KSU’s Climate Action Plan

Submitted as part of the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) January,

2010

4 March, 2010

Climate Change

• GHGs include CO2 ,CH4, NOx, SOx expressed in terms of metric ton equivalents of CO2

2005 & 2007 are tied the 3rd greatest CO2 increase since monitoring began in 1958

Carbon neutrality by 2030 (?)

KSU's Climate Action Plan

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What We'll need to do:

- some capital-intensive initiatives e.g., LEED certified buildings, alternative energy

- & some Behavioral Changes

TRANSPORTATION

Seek ways to reduce vehicle idling:

a campus "No-Idle" Policy;

finding off-campus parking sites;

shuttle bus route

• Encourage alternatives to single-occupancy vehicle commutes

• Incentives for alternate-fuel vehicles

• Promote Teleworking• Promote the use of

"Wimba" technology for teleconferencing

ENERGY CONSERVATION

• Continue looking at extending campus shut-downs

(establish a Master Calendar to coordinate athletics & arts scheduling)

• Motion sensors for office, parking deck lights

• Thermostat settings: 680, 780

• Energy audits & retro-commissioning of older buildings (stimulus funds awarded)

• Phantom Power Load: screen savers use energy and are not necessary

• Turn off computers, monitors, coffee makers, etc.

RECYCLING

• Watch for comingling of trash & recyclables

• Promote the use of paper with 30% or 50% recycled fiber

• Introduce a workable recycling system into residence halls

EDUCATION

• Sustainability Across the Curriculum

• "Why Recycle" course for staff & faculty

KSU GREEN POLICIES

• Energy Star Purchasing Policy (2008)

• Proposed No Idle & No Heater Policies

• Propose a policy of using Recyclables only at KSU-sponsored events

4% per annum growth model

Year Enrolment MTeCO2

2007 20607 96097

2008 21431 99941

2010 23180 108096

2015 28202 131515

2020 34312 160009

2024 37112 173065

Building Space (in sqft) Projections from KSU Master Plan (years 2019 – 2023 based on a 4% growth model)

Year SqFt Building2008 1669923

2010 1884607 Commons, Health Sci.

2011 1937407 Lab. Science Add.

2013 2046607 Ed. Classroom

2015 2214327 Business Add.

2016 2914327 Residence F

2017 4738007 Phase II

2018 5438007 Residence G

2024 6880814 Phase III

Targeted % reduction in GHG due to instituting efficiency measures in older buildings (retro-commissioning, controls, lighting upgrades and

controls, etc.)

Year GHG Reduction Target

2012 10%

2015 15%

2020 20%

2024 25%

Targeted % reduction in GHG due to transportation improvements

(e.g., increased carpooling, public transportation). Year GHG Reduction Target

2015 5%

2020 15%

2024 20%

Targeted % reduction in GHG due to behavioral changes (telework, thermostat changes, green IT, etc.).

Year GHG Reduction Target

2012 5%

2015 10%

2018 15%

2020 20%

2024 25%

Carbon Credits: cost for 2030 = $1,371,030(@ $15/MTCO2)

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