Access MIT: Moving toward flexible, low carbon commuting
- 1. Efficiency Forward program begins Plan for Action on Climate Change Implementing a low-carbon future at MIT 2010 2015 Overwhelming evidence shows that the Earth is warmer than it was in the pre- industrial age and that most present-day climate change is associated with human activity—the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG). Joint statement from Climate Change committee (Executive Summary of Plan for Action on Climate Change) Campus GHG Reduction Strategy 2017 “ ”
- 2. MIT commits to efficiency and conservation in campus buildings 2010 Efficiency Forward program begins Plan for Action on Climate Change 2015 Campus GHG Reduction Strategy 2017
- 3. The Efficiency Forward program is reducing campus electricity, natural gas consumption, and GHG emissions Building Fuel Source Breakdown FY 2014 MIT Campus Greenhouse Gas Inventory FY 2014, Main Categories
- 4. We’ve completed over 250 projects since 2010
- 5. Renewing equipment (high efficiency, digital controls, variable speeds) Enhancing building management systems (occupancy sensors, nighttime setbacks) Optimizing chilled water (production and distribution) Renewing lighting systems (high efficiency, occupancy controls) Replacing aged steam traps and piping insulation Improving lab energy and management Installing meters Achieving energy efficiency gains in buildings
- 6. The Institute outlines a plan to address climate change 2010 Efficiency Forward program begins Plan for Action on Climate Change 2015 Campus GHG Reduction Strategy 2017
- 7. Energy Efficiency program beganAn integrated Plan for Action on Climate Change Integrating research, education, and campus operations moves the Plan for Action forward. Research Campus operations as a test bed OutreachEducation Leveraging new climate research across MIT Developing new curriculum and classes Reducing our emissions Striving for climate neutrality Sharing our solutions globally
- 8. MIT announces a strategy for reducing greenhouse gases on campus 2010 Efficiency Forward program begins Plan for Action on Climate Change 2015 Campus GHG Reduction Strategy Central Utilities Plant upgrade begins GHG Commitment Baseline 2017 Summit Farms Solar PPA 2014
- 9. 2014 BASELINE On a path toward our 32% goal and beyond 32% REDUCTION GOAL CARBON NEUTRAL GOAL 213,000 Metric tons CO2e 10% TBD TBD 10% Central Utility Plant (CUP) Enhancements 15% Efficiency gains in buildings 1-3% On-site solar 17% Large-scale solar project Campus greenhouse gas emissions are down 7% since 2014* *Measured campus emissions in fiscal year 2016 Campus growth 10%
- 10. Overview of plan MIT has embraced the challenge in the Plan for Action on Climate Change to use our campus as a test bed for innovation in reducing its GHG emissions. Here are the key mitigation strategies: Reduce emissions associated with the generation and delivery of campus energy (CUP enhancements) Increase sources of renewable energy produced on campus and regionally Maximize energy efficiency in buildings Reduce emissions from our fleet vehicles Reduce fugitive emissions from use of specialty gases
- 11. We are striving for carbon neutrality Organizing to examine and consider what a climate neutral campus might look like “It’s important to underscore that the 32 percent goal is a floor, not a ceiling. Students and faculty have challenged us to become a carbon-neutral campus, and we aspire to do that as soon as we can.” –Maria Zuber, Vice President for Research Leveraging the diverse expertise of our faculty, students and staff Helping to shape the future of MIT and practices around the world
- 12. How can you help? If you have occupancy detecting temperature controls: • Understand your occupancy sensors • Maintain building set-points, do not ask to override • Dress for the season • No heaters • Understand your thermostat If you have occupancy detecting lighting: • Understand your occupancy sensors (vacancy vs. occupancy) • Do not disable occupancy sensors If you work in a lab: • Shut your sash when not in use • Clean out and chill-up freezers to -70 degrees If you are a decision maker: • Develop policies and programs in your areas that support sustainable goals • Challenge and reward your staff to find and develop additional sustainability solutions
- 13. There is room and reason for each of us to be part of the solution. I urge everyone to join us in rising to this historic challenge. L. Rafael Reif, President, MIT “ ”
Editor's Notes
- #11: Steve: Three horizontal icons of plan. Greenhouse Gas Working Group inter-EVPT unit collaboration Overall strategy summary Reducing the use of fossil fuels to power our campus and vehicles, Increasing the use of renewably produced power, and Minimizing the release of fugitive process gases.