Update on Changes to the ACUPCC Reporting System
An updated version of the ACUPCC Reporting System went live on October 27. A number of changes were made to improve the way data is collected and accessed. Please note the need for each school to keep the information in its Implementation Profile current, particularly in regards to the Implementation Liaison name, email, and phone. For example, the recent email inviting ILs to the networking session at the AASHE 2008 conference was sent just to the ILs designated in the Implementation Profile. The ACUPCC Implementer, in contrast, is sent to every person with an account in the ACUPCC Reporting System, as it contains information helpful to anyone using that system. New features include:
· Filtered browsing – We've added the ability for users to browse the list of signatories by state and Carnegie Classification so you can more easily find reports from similar institutions.
· 2-Month Reports renamed, new fields added – To better indicate the type of information included in the Two-Month Reports and our intention that these reports be updated over time, we have renamed the Two Month Report as the Implementation Profile. We've also added additional fields for Carnegie Classification, climate zone, control, and community setting to enable better data analysis. Finally, we made a number of usability improvements to the Implementation Profile form to reduce user confusion.
· New fields in the GHG Report – In response to user requests, we've added fields to allow users to report on carbon storage due to composting and heating/cooling degree days. Also, consistent with The Climate Registry's General Reporting Protocol and the new version of the Clean Air-Cool Planet Campus Carbon Calculator, we have added fields to allow users to report on biogenic carbon emissions. We've also updated the instructions to provide guidance on where to find requested information in the new version of the CACP calculator.
· Improved error checking – We've improved the error checking process to provide more clearly identify missing or incorrect information. In addition, if a user attempts to submit GHG data that is far outside of the normal range, a message will appear encouraging the user to double check his or her submission.
