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Transparency in Data Use and Financial Statements: The Next Step for Sustainability Programs

Transparency in Data Use and Financial Statements: The Next Step for Sustainability Programs Bill Winner May, 2013. “At current levels, a 25% reduction in energy usage would yield a 20 -year savings in excess of $ 1 billion .” . Sustainability for the UNC System.

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Transparency in Data Use and Financial Statements: The Next Step for Sustainability Programs

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  1. Transparency in Data Use and Financial Statements: The Next Step for Sustainability Programs Bill Winner May, 2013

  2. “At current levels, a 25% reduction in energy usage would yield a 20-year savings in excess of $1 billion.” Sustainability for the UNC System http://sustain.appstate.edu/university-data

  3. Consider Statistics: How to present data? Histogram bars? Scattergram? How to Present Statistics? Correlation? Regression? Linear? Curves? Extrapolation? How far back? How far forward? Sustainability for the UNC System http://sustain.appstate.edu/university-data

  4. Consider Economic Claims: What are assumptions? Energy costs? Energy conservation? Energy efficiencies Economic change? Inflation? Innovative technologies? Savings estimates Cost savings/avoidance? Costs of ESCOs? Costs of Energy Mngmnt? Sustainability for the UNC System http://sustain.appstate.edu/university-data

  5. Let’s Talk a Bit About Data One data set; Three Regression Curves How to Extrapolate? http://jtemplin.coe.uga.edu/files/regression/epsy581s05/epsy581_18.pdf

  6. Energy and Students at NC State University

  7. My Line Energy and Students at NC State University

  8. My Line Utility Costs as a Fraction of Total Expenses at NC State University

  9. My Lines Utility Costs per Student at NC State University

  10. Consider: Be a leader in proper use of data 2. Use science to test hypotheses 3. Do not use science to prove your point Carefully consider statistical needs Consult with statistical experts Consult with accountants and economists 7. Seek independent audits of data and financial reporting

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