Centre Region Greenhouse Gas Project

1. Centre Region Greenhouse Gas Project

2. Background • Penn State Campus Greenhouse Gas Project 2003-2005 • Borough of State College Greenhouse Gas Project 2006-2008 • Centre Region Greenhouse Gas Project 2009-2010

3. The Centre Region

4. Phase 1: GHG Emissions Inventory

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8. Phase 2: Generate Mitigation Options • 24 community participants • 3 focus groups • 107 options

9. Phase 3: Research Options Description Stakeholders Measure of Success Pros and Cons Selected Funding Opportunities Existing Programs

10. Example Options 1) Encourage use of compact fluorescent (CFL) and Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting 2) Encourage and develop energy purchasing co-ops with the mission of reducing energy consumption in homes and businesses

11. Phase 4: Prioritize Options This is where you come in! First Step: Break into three small groups, discuss a portion of the options, and choose top two for each of these three time frames: short-term, medium-term and long-term implementation.

12. Phase 4: Prioritize Options Second Step: Reconvene into one group, present top options, and create a consensus priority list through discussion and voting.

13. Phase 4: Prioritize Options Third Step: Rank each option individually using score card.

14. Phase 5: Drafting of regional climate change action plan by COG using your prioritized list as a planning tool.