5. Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Strategies

There are a great many ways to reduce GHG emissions on campus. This section of the CAP Guide presents basic GHG mitigation strategies and specific tactics/actions within these categories:

  • Energy Conservation and Efficiency
  • Appropriate Heating and Power Plant Fuel Choices
  • On-Site Renewable Energy Technologies
  • Buy Green Power
  • Maximize Space Utilization to Minimize or Avoid New Construction
  • Design and Construct Only the Greenest, Most Energy Efficient New Buildings
  • Sustainable Transportation Solutions
  • Other GHG Mitigation Strategies (waste disposal, purchasing, food)
  • Carbon Offsets to Address Remaining Emissions
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