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White Paper Shows How Universities Can Develop a Successful Climate Action Plan

Posted on: Tuesday, 16 December 2008, 09:20 CST

NEEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- In the absence of nation-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction regulations, universities are on the forefront of the issue. Many dedicated to mitigating GHG emissions on their own campuses are initiating their efforts with the creation of a Climate Action Plan (CAP) to serve as the cornerstone of their commitment.

A new free white paper, "Striving for Climate Neutrality on Campus: 7 Steps to Writing a Climate Action Plan for a Reduced Carbon Footprint," details the key attributes required in a good CAP as well as outlines the steps necessary for University presidents, administrators, and sustainability program directors to follow in creating and implementing a successful CAP. The white paper is available for free download at: http://www.eheinc.com/7stepscap.htm.

"There are a number of distinct elements required for the creation of a university or college campus based climate action plan. To be successful, the CAP itself must not only be consistent in its overall approach in addressing their specific needs and goals, but also flexible enough to allow institutions to adopt and benefit from best practice initiatives undertaken at other campuses," says Michael Crowley, M.S., LEED AP, author of the white paper, and the Pathways to Campus Sustainability Program Manager at EH&E.

While CAPs must be tailored to the needs and opportunities of individual campuses, the whitepaper identifies and details the elements required for the successful implementation of a CAP at any campus. These include:

• Assemble a stakeholder-based committee to approach sustainability
• Develop a GHG inventory and conduct an energy analysis
• Prioritize GHG mitigation opportunities
• Set GHG reduction targets and develop a climate neutral strategy
• Conducting educational, research, community outreach efforts
• Identify and implement financing strategies
• Track progress and course-correct

To download the free white paper, "Steps to Developing a Successful Climate Action Plan for a Reduced Carbon Footprint" visit, http://www.eheinc.com/7stepscap.htm.

About EH&E

EH&E (www.eheinc.com) has provided an extensive range of environmental and engineering consulting services for 20 years. Our team consists of more than 60 experts with an outstanding record of providing business-focused solutions for issues that affect the built environment. EH&E has a depth of knowledge and credibility unmatched in the industry and our wealth of readily-accessible information has become a powerful resource for our clients.

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