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
Financial Supporter
This guide was produced with financial support from the American College & Univerisity Presidents Climate Commitment.
The ACUPCC Implementer
The ACUPCC Implementer is the monthly newsletter of the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment.


