Full Title: Mapping A Pathway To Low-Carbon Campuses Insights For Developing An Effective Campus Climate Action Plan
Author(s): Chris McClurg, Craig Schiller, & Philip Keuhn
Publisher(s): Rocky Mountain Institute
Publication Date: July 1, 2017
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Description (excerpt):
Over the last few years, RMI has partnered with universities to develop aggressive carbon-reduction/neutrality plans and to share best practices associated with energy efficiency and renewable energy across organizations.1 Through these engagements, we have gathered insights on how to approach a climate action plan, as well as common pitfalls. The insights provided illustrate ways to innovate beyond business-as-usual practices. Depending on current campus policies and organizational structures, several of the insights may not be feasible to implement on day one, but can be built into the climate action plan to be phased in over time. If barriers to implementing these innovations exist, case studies are provided to demonstrate how they can be overcome and provide resources for doing that.
This guide does not aim to provide step-by-step instructions for developing a climate action plan, but instead highlights best practices and insights to maximize the impact and feasibility of a plan.