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The University of Montana Climate Action Plan

Discover the comprehensive Climate Action Plan developed by the University of Montana to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable transportation strategies. Get involved and learn about sustainability practices in education, outreach, and research.

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The University of Montana Climate Action Plan

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  1. The University of Montana Climate Action Plan Planning to reduce greenhouse gas emissions The Office of Sustainability 32 Campus Dr MS 9288Missoula MT, 59812

  2. 2007 American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment • 2008 Greenhouse Gas Inventory • 2010 Climate Action Plan Implementing the Commitment

  3. Greenhouse Gas Inventory

  4. Greenhouse Gas Inventory Transportation Steam Plant Purchased Electricity

  5. Greenhouse Gas Inventory

  6. Strategies to reduce • GHG Emissions • Strategies to include • sustainability in • education, outreach, • and research • Developed though • public Involvement Climate Action Plan

  7. Climate Action Plan • Energy Efficiency and Conservation • Renewable Energy Generation • Green Buildings • Transportation • Offsetting Emissions Strategies To Reduce GHG Emissions

  8. Energy audits • Lighting retrofits • Retro-commission HVAC systems • Behavior Modification • Energy-wise IT Energy Efficiency and Conservation

  9. Biomass • Solar photovoltaic • Solar thermal • Wind Power Renewable Energy

  10. LEED New Construction (NC) Silver certification • LEED for Existing Buildings, Operation and Maintenance (EBOM) certification Green Buildings

  11. Transportation - Commuting • ASUM Transportation • Increase incentives to bike, walk and bus • Disincentives for parking on campus

  12. Transportation - Fleet • More fuel efficient fleet vehicles • Consolidate field trips • More electric trucks in maintenance fleet • Use biodiesel in ASUM busses

  13. Transportation - Air Travel • Increase video & teleconferencing • Evaluate departmental travel • Purchase carbon offsets for travel

  14. Carbon Offsets • Renewable Energy Credits Offsetting Emissions

  15. GHG Reduction of 10% below 2007 levels by 2015 10% below 2007 greenhouse gas emission levels by 2015

  16. Carbon Neutral by 2020

  17. Climate Action Plan • Climate Change Studies Minor • Energy Technology Program at COT • Green Thread faculty Workshop • Campus Climate Exchange Strategies To Include Sustainability in Education, Outreach, and Research

  18. Climate Action Plan • Renewable Energy Loan Fund (RELF) • Forum for Living with Appropriate Technology (FLAT) • Farm-to-College Program • Climate Change Internships Strategies To Include Sustainability in Education, Outreach, and Research

  19. http://www.umt.edu/greeningum/ Office of Sustainability Cherie Peacock, Sustainability Coordinator cherie.peacock@umontana.edu 406-243-6001 For more information:

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