University of Minnesota Duluth Energy Action Plan ‐ Version 2.0

Abstract

The UMD Energy Action Plan (EAP) was created to help UMD meet commitments made under the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). The EAP outlines specific goals and actions that the campus will take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The EAP emphasizes energy efficiency and conservation in buildings first and foremost because the majority of campus emissions come from heating and powering buildings. Waste and transportation emissions are also addressed. Education and outreach will be essential in encouraging sustainable choices by the entire campus community, and to communicate campus progress and lessons learned to the surrounding community. Research will play a key role in EAP implementation, as the campus can develop and test new technologies and approaches.