Greenhouse Gas Emissions Audit for Colby College


Introduction

Goals

Methods

Results

Steps Toward our Goals

Recommendations

Honors Thesis

Links

Environmental Studies Program

 

 

 

Steps Toward Our Goals

  • 100% Green electricity purchase reduced emissions by about 3000 tonnes eCO2 each year
  • Recycling, composting, and forest preservation reduce emissions by over 175 tonnes eCO2
  • Co-generation plant produces about 13% of the campus electricity by re-using steam
  • Energy performance – seeking LEED certification for new buildings

 

Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Campus Building Space Since 1990

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