DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
Centre Region
Greenhouse Gas Project
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Background
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Penn State Campus Greenhouse Gas Project
2003-2005
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Borough of State College Greenhouse Gas Project
2006-2008
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Centre Region Greenhouse Gas Project
2009-2010
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The Centre Region
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Phase 1: GHG Emissions Inventory
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(2006)
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(2006)
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(2006)
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Phase 2: Generate Mitigation Options
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24 community participants
3 focus groups
107 options
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Phase 3: Research Options
Description
Stakeholders
Measure of Success
Pros and Cons
Selected Funding
Opportunities
Existing Programs
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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
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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, mediumterm and long-term implementation.
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Phase 4: Prioritize Options
Second Step: Reconvene into one group, present
top options, and create a consensus priority list
through discussion and voting.
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Phase 4: Prioritize Options
Third Step: Rank each option individually using
score card.
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Phase 5:
Drafting of regional climate change action plan by
COG using your prioritized list as a planning tool.