Table of Contents

1. New Data Views in the ACUPCC Reporting System
2. ACUPCC Voluntary Carbon Offset Protocol Launched
3. FAQs on Climate Action Planning, Part 1
4. Clean Renewable Energy Bonds Used to Fund Wind Turbines at the University of Minnesota-Morris

New Data Views in the ACUPCC Reporting System

To help signatories get a sense of how their emissions compare to the emissions of other signatories in their Carnegie Classification, AASHE has added some new data views on the ACUPCC Reporting System. The new visualizations are dynamically updated bar charts showing average gross emissions per square foot of built space or per student for each Carnegie classification and pie charts showing the percent of average gross emissions from each source for each Carnegie grouping. We plan to add new and improved data views over time--please contact us at reporting@aashe.org if there is something in particular that you would like to see. And don't forget to visit the ACUPCC Reporting System at its new address, acupcc.aashe.org.

Average Gross Emissions by Source for Associate's and Tribal Colleges

ACUPCC Voluntary Carbon Offset Protocol Launched

As many of you know, the ACUPCC Voluntary Carbon Offset Protocol and accompanying guidelines document was released at the AASHE conference. The Protocol was developed under the leadership of three ACUPCC presidents – David Hales of College of the Atlantic, Judith Ramaley of Winona State University, and David Shi of Furman University – with the help and support of representatives from other ACUPCC institutions, experts from the carbon markets, and Second Nature. The protocol was developed to: (1) Help ACUPCC institutions evaluate if, when, and how to incorporate offsets in their climate action plans; (2) Help institutions that have not yet signed to better understand the Commitment and the role of offsets; and (3) Raise the bar and help improve the offset markets (it is already doing so), by providing a strong, collective voice from the higher education sector... Read more.

FAQs on Climate Action Planning, Part 1

For ACUPCC Charter Signatories (all Presidents that signed the Commitment prior to September 15, 2007) the comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CAP) for your campus is due September 15, 2009. Fortunately, there is a good deal of existing guidance and examples from other campuses on how to complete a CAP. The following list of frequently asked questions is intended to help provide answers to questions many implementation liaisons have asked and point folks in the right direction for further information and resources... Read more.

Clean Renewable Energy Bonds Used to Fund Wind Turbines at the University of Minnesota-Morris

The University of Minnesota-Morris received funding for three projects in 2007 from the Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBs) program managed by the Internal Revenue Service. First created under the federal Energy Tax Incentive Act of 2005, the CREBs program allows electric cooperatives and government entities to issue tax-free bonds to finance renewable energy projects at 0 percent interest. The Energy Extension and Improvement Act of 2008, passed on October 3, authorized $800 million for new CREBs to be issued through December 31, 2009; one-third of this amount is ear-marked for state, local, and Indian tribal governments, including public colleges and universities. This program is perhaps the best option schools have to obtain funding for renewable energy installations on campus, although many financing opportunities are also available at the state level... Read more.

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