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Step 2: Enter Baseline Energy Consumption Data

Use pre-set data:

Enter your campus's baseline greenhouse gas emissions and growth rates below.

Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Scope 1: Emissions (Direct Combustion)

T CO₂e = Tonnes of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent*

Gas (T CO₂e)
Oil (T CO₂e)
Coal (T CO₂e)
Fleet (T CO₂e)
Total (T CO₂e)	*Metric tons of CO₂ equivalent or 2.204 lbs of CO₂.

Scope 2: Indirect Emissions (Purchased Power)

	MWh	Lbs. CO₂/MWh		T CO₂e
Vendor 1	Vendor 1 megawatt hours	Vendor 1 pounds of carbon dioxide per megawatt hours	=	Vendor 1 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent

Scope 3: Other Indirect Emissions (Transportation)

Commuters tons of carbon dioxide equivalent	T CO₂e
Business tons of carbon dioxide equivalent	T CO₂e

Growth Rates

Buildings percent; The percentage campus building area growth is defined by the addition of floor space in 1 year divided by the total campus floor space at the start of the year. Over time, campus growth occurs in steps as new buildings come on line. As used in this model, the campus growth rate is the average annual growth over the term of the climate action plan. Large, mature research campuses typically grow at the rate of about 1% per year. Smaller emerging campuses will grow at higher rates. your campus planning office will be familiar with your campus historic growth rate.

% compounded over 40 years | What's this?

Commuter percent; The growth rate for commuters is defined as the increase in the number of staff and students in 1 year divided by the total number of staff and students at the start of the year. Student growth is often a result of additional programs or proactive efforts to increase the size of the student body. This data is tracked by offices such as the bursar or Dean of Students. Growth in staff is generally the result of increased research programs and support staff. the growth rate used in this model is the average annual growth rate over the term of the climate action plan.

% compounded over 40 years | What's this?

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