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Community Collaborations to Facilitate Applied Learning and Emissions Reductions Programs Kurt Teichert L t i E i t l St di d Lecturer in Environmental Studies and Manager of Environmental Stewardship Initiatives Center for Environmental Studies Brown University

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The session will review initiatives to engage students, faculty and staff with community organizations on projects that result in positive learning outcomes for students and build capacity in local organizations to raise awareness of environmental issues. Projects vary widely from programs to reduce energy consumption and related emissions in institutional and residential buildings to community/institution composting projects to Community Master Planning. Participants in this session will be engaged to discuss their campus/community experiences, and to help them advance plans to increase local collaborations.

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Community Collaborations to Facilitate Applied Learning and Emissions Reductions Programs

Kurt Teichert

L t i E i t l St di dLecturer in Environmental Studies andManager of Environmental Stewardship Initiatives

Center for Environmental StudiesBrown University

Discussion

• Groups of 3

• Introduce yourselves

• What is your experience with community-based • What is your experience with community-based projects and/or classes?

What do you want to gain in terms of • What do you want to gain in terms of information and tools to support your work?

Community Carbon Use Reduction at Brown2

Some Key Points from the Discussion

• Align goals and unify efforts so that different organizations and stakeholders are not

i f l ll i i competing – for example: all organizations working toward a weatherization training program that involves all organizations program that involves all organizations cohesively

• Filter out the “useful” from the “non useful” • Filter out the useful from the non-useful collaborators

• Align efforts internally within campus and • Align efforts internally within campus and establish a strategic, phased approach

• Work with existing structures such as a • Work with existing structures, such as a community seminar series

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Some Questions from the Discussion

• How does a smaller campus without the central resource of a Center for Public Service make h ff i li k i h i the most effective linkages with community

organizations?

• The relationships with community collaborators b f il h th b t b can be fragile, how can they best be

maintained?

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The Community Carbon Use Reduction at Brown (CCURB) Project is designed to link ( ) j gthe greater Providence community with Brown students, staff, and faculty in projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

This program will address emissions beyond This program will address emissions beyond those included in Brown’s campus-based greenhouse gas emissions inventory.g g y

Brown Carbon Reduction Goals and Context for CCURBGoal: reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 42 percent below 2007 levels

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GHG Reduction Plan and Progress

http://www.brown.edu/Facilities/Facilities_Management/docs/Sustainability%20Report%202009%20Update.pdf

BAU, 87,000

Energy Efficiency

Fuel Switching

75 00080,00085,00090,000

Actual Progress67 403 (-7 7%)

High Performance Design

Renewable Energy

Energy Efficiency

60,00065,00070,00075,000

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Recommended

Approved Goal51,000

67,403 (-7.7%) Design

40 00045,00050,00055,000 Cogeneration

42,00040,000

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2016

2017

2018

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2020Fiscal Year

Recommended reduction is based on 15% below 1990 levels, including grow th. Approved Goal is based on 42% below 2007 for existing buildings, up to 50% better than code for new construction, and up to 30% better than code for acquired buildings. Interim reduction goals are 4% per year from 2008 through 2011, 3% per year from 2012 through 2019, and 2% in 2020.

KEY:Source: Sustainability Progress Report, Chris Powell, Facilities Mgmt, Jan. 2009

Community Carbon Use Reduction at Brown

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KEY:MTCDE = Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide EquivalentBAU = Business As UsualThe yellow line represents the level of CO2 emissions approved by Goals.The dark blue line indicates the level of CO2 emissions that would be released if the Goals were not implemented on campus.The green line indicates the actual decrease in CO2

Community-based project should address the following goals:

– Provide vibrant opportunities for learning for all those involved all those involved

E i i i hi ki – Engage non-university groups in thinking about how to increase the sustainability of the greater Providence area and its the greater Providence area and its neighborhoods in a way that is responsive to the needs of the communitythe needs of the community

Lead to a measurable reduction in – Lead to a measurable reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

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• Letters of InterestI di id l d i i d b i L f I – Individuals and teams are invited to submit a Letter of Interest to provide a brief overview of the proposed project and how it fits into the program objectives listed above.

– Submit your Letter of Interest to [email protected]

Grant applications• Grant applications– The CCURB committee will review applications on a rolling

basis, with a final deadline of November 30, 2009 at 11:59 pm. Th li i i il bl f d l d The application is available for download.

• http://www.brown.edu/Departments/CCURB/projects.htmlp p p j

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Pilot Projects Update

• Project Heat Save Thermostat Upgrades

• Pump It Up Vehicle Fuel Use ReductionPump It Up Vehicle Fuel Use Reduction

• Project 2020 Lamp Replacements

• Capital Good Fund Proposal

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Project Description

Project Heat Save• Project Description

• Save money, energy, and carbon by installing programmable thermostats in eligible homes

• Project Goal• Install thermostats in 200 homes

• Projected Heating Cost Reductions• 10% to 25%

• Project Status• 80 home installations to date; contractor80 home installations to date; contractor

hired; marketing to eligible homes; linking upwith national grid to collect energy data andreceive rebatesreceive rebates

• As heating season starts, we need to providemore education to installed households

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Pump It Up

• Consumer behavioral shift towards optimal tire inflation to maximize fuel efficiencyfuel efficiency

• Encourage drivers to maintain Encourage drivers to maintain proper tire inflation and publicize the benefits—both environmental and economic—of proper tire and economic of proper tire inflation

I iti l l t 1 000 d i ’ • Initial goal to pump 1,000 drivers’ tires

• Initial pilot test completed, with driver surveys on awareness

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14Patrick Corey ’10 and Kelly Glaser ’10 install a highPatrick Corey ’10 and Kelly Glaser ’10 install a high--efficiency efficiency compact fluorescent light bulb in a house on Larch Street in compact fluorescent light bulb in a house on Larch Street in Providence. Providence.

Community Carbon Use Reduction at Brown

Assumptions in Emission Reduction Assumptions in Emission Reduction CalculationsCalculations

• Over 65,000 bulbs installed in nearly 5000 homes

• Over 1,000 MTCDE annual reduction

• Over 4,000 MTCDE over 4 year lamp life

$60/MTCDE reduced• $60/MTCDE reduced

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Community Carbon Use Reduction at Brown

Project 20/20 isProject 20/20 isProject 20/20 isProject 20/20 is

• An environmental projectAn environmental project

A d ti l j t• An educational project

• A community outreach project

Our Community PartnersOur Community PartnersOur Community PartnersOur Community PartnersAtlantic Mills Flea MarketCamp Street MinistriesCapital City Senior ProgramsChild & Family Residence in NewportChurch of St. FrancisCommunity Works of Rhode IslandCurtis Arms ApartmentspFoster Grandparent ProgramFox Point ManorGeorge Wiley CenterHoly Cross ChurchJohn Hope Settlement HomeLincoln Housing AuthorityLincoln Housing AuthorityLockwood PlazaNeighborworks Blackstone River ValleyNickerson Community CenterPortsmouth Multi Purpose Senior CenterPoverello CenterProvidence Housing AuthorityProvidence Housing AuthorityRI Food BankRI Interfaith Power & LightRI Parent Information NetworkRI People's Power & LightRI Recovery HousingSan Miguel's ChurchSan Miguel s ChurchSanta Theresa's ChurchSt. Elizabeth PlaceSt. James Baptist ChurchWal-MartWest Broadway Elementary SchoolWhitmarsh Group HomesWhitmarsh Group Homes

http://capitalgoodfund.org

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Community-based projects Guidelines

• Context, partnership, reciprocity -- existing efforts, community expertise not a "laboratory" for Brown community expertise, not a laboratory for Brown

• Awareness of diversity and perceptions of Brown Awareness of diversity and perceptions of Brown

• Full community engagement throughouty g g g– defining "needs," – designing plan,

I l ti g ti – Implementing actions, – evaluating outcomes

Community Carbon Use Reduction at Brown

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Community-based projects Guidelines

• Coordinated outreach to community; consideration for it ti community time

Plan for accountability and long term sustainability • Plan for accountability and long-term sustainability

• Grace and humility• Grace and humility

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http://www.swearercenter.brown.edu/

Contact: [email protected]

Information available at:Information available at:

– http://www.brown.edu/Departments/CCURB

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Engaging Students in Sustainable Engaging Students in Sustainable Design Through Community-BasedLearningLearning

S i bl D i i h Sustainable Design in the Built EnvironmentBuilt Environment

Objective: To take fundamental concepts of environmental Objective: To take fundamental concepts of environmental issues, economic analysis, and architectural design and apply them to develop analytical and reasoning ability and to design real-world solutions to reduce y gnegative environmental impacts of the built environment.

Course Goals:Course Goals:

•To cultivate particular applied skills associated with sustainable •To cultivate particular applied skills associated with sustainable design (see Course Objectives)

•To learn to work in interdisciplinary teams and utilize individual •To learn to work in interdisciplinary teams and utilize individual areas of expertise to synthesize information and analyze environmental problems that can be addressed through improved d idesign.

•To develop skills to present and teach technical concepts through visual, verbal, and written communication.

•To gain experience working across stakeholders in the g p glocal Providence community to enact change in the built environment.

• Pilot Brown University / ULI Mentorship Program – Fall 2009 Semester

• The goal: provide hands-on experience for students of sustainable d i i B ’ E i t l St di P hil ff i design in Brown’s Environmental Studies Program, while offering an opportunity to RI real estate, design, engineering and related practitioners to become involved with the next generation of sustainable design leadership.

1) Advisory Mentorship Mentors will be available to – 1) Advisory Mentorship – Mentors will be available to advise students in the area of their expertise on a bi-weekly schedule with meetings for 1-2 hours (total of 4 meetings

li g b t 6 h ) Thi ld t k th f f i l i equaling about 6 hours). This could take the form of inclusion in meetings, site visits, one-to-one project reviews, etc.

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• Pilot Brown University / ULI Mentorship Program – Fall 2009 Semester

2) Project-Based Mentorship

• Mentor firms propose projects for student assistance. S d k l d hi l i d fi i • Students take a leadership role in defining project parameters and deliverables.E l f thi t f j t ld i l d • Examples of this type of project could include

– researching points for a LEED checklist, – producing graphics (including sketch-up renderings) producing graphics (including sketch up renderings)

illustrating the green components of a building, – materials and sourcing research, etc.

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Presentation Session

http://keeneweb.org/celt/

• Mission: The Center for Engagement, g g ,Learning and Teaching will provide resources and experience to support resources and experience to support deeper learning, effective teaching, and

it d f i l g g t community and professional engagement at Keene State College.

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“Th G i f Pitt b h“The Greening of Pittsburgh through Community g y

Connections”

B b K iBarbara KvizCarnegie Mellon University g y

October 26, 2009

St i b I tit tSteinbrenner Institute: Operations and Research Focus

OperationsFocus areas: Education & ResearchMechanisms: Seed grants, graduate fellowships,

t f i l ti itisupport of special activitiesResearch

Urban infrastructure and sustainable citiesEnergy transition strategies and the environment

G P ti C ittGreen Practices Committee:Mission

“Strive to develop universityStrive to develop university practices that improve environmental quality, decrease waste, and conserve natural ,resources and energy.”

Pittsburgh Going GreenPittsburgh is #3 Among U.S. Cities by Green Buildings and SpaceDiversified Green-oriented WorkforceDiversified Green oriented Workforce Green Technology NetworkExpertise in Brownfield’s RedevelopmentSolar Cities funding and Solar Companies Re-discovering our riverfrontsSustainability CoordinatorsSustainability CoordinatorsGreen Government Task ForceBiodiesel / Alternative Fuels InitiativesKeystone Innovation Zones / R&DUrban Forestry/Landscape and Architecture/TreeVitalizePittsburgh Hosts the National Green Jobs ConferencePittsburgh Hosts the National Green Jobs Conference500+ Companies in Region Producing Green

Products

Local Collaborative InitiativesPittsburgh Climate Change InitiativeAllegheny Green Climate Change CorpsClimate Change Corps Pittsburgh Green Innovators

Green Government Task ForcePittsburgh Climate Change Initiative

20% d ti i GHG b 202320% reduction in GHG by 2023Pittsburgh Climate Action Plan

Hi h Ed ti (HECC)Higher Education (HECC)MunicipalBusinessBusiness Community

Plan adopted in June 2008Plan adopted in June 2008www.blackandgoldcitygoesgreen.com

Pittsburgh Climate InitiativeGeneralEnergyRecycling and WasteRecycling and Waste ManagementTransportationGreen Building PracticesGreen Building PracticesStudent Engagement and Education

Allegheny GreenLed by county Executive Dan OnoratoChargeThe Green Action Team, engages a diverse group of local thought leaders to develop policies programs and incentives that will assureleaders to develop policies, programs and incentives that will assure sustainable practices, embrace smart growth principles, and protect our natural amenities to solidify western Pennsylvania's standing as one of the greenest regions in the United States.g g

VisionAllegheny County will be a national leader by ensuring that all residents thrive in a sustainable community that is equally committed to economic vitality, social equity and the highest environmental standards.

Allegheny Green Working GroupsBuilding ServicesE-waste and RecyclingEmployee CultureEmployee CultureSustainability PrinciplesLand Use and the Comprehensive PlanClimate Change and EnergyClimate Change and EnergyPolicyy

Citizens Climate CorpsMission: "The Citizens Climate Corps is a grassroots, citizen-led organization that seeks to slow global warming by g g yidentifying, researching, and advocating for strategic solutions that reducefor strategic solutions that reduce manmade, heat-trapping gases in southwestern Pennsylvania via projectsouthwestern Pennsylvania via project-based campaigns and education."

Pittsburgh Green InnovatorsInitiative led by

PA Senator Ferlo US Congressman Mike DoyleUS Congressman Mike Doyle

A Collaborative for Living, Learning and Earningg

MissionCreate the megaplex that allows

stakeholder collaboration, helping SW PA to maximize the opportunity to pp ystrengthen the economy through green jobsgreen jobs.

VisionPittsburgh will lead SW Pennsylvania achieving a clean,

green vibrant innovative and productive economygreen, vibrant, innovative and productive economy, fortifying its place as a global leader in sustainability.

With the Pittsburgh Green Innovators as a catalyst, our Region will become the center with the tools and talents needed to meet the challenges of achieving atalents needed to meet the challenges of achieving a more sustainable economy by combining the best of our legendary work ethic and skilled labor, along with our emerging strengths in higher education and revolutionary technologies.

Workforce Development

Research and Development

Trade Unions

K-12

Development

K-12

Non-Profits

Advocacy“STEM”

Higher Education

“STEM” Support

PGIPublic

Resources & Foundations

GovernmentMature and Start Up

Businesses

Community Resource

Tech Transfer

Business Development

Tech Transfer and Product Demonstration

Business Development and Incubator

Government/Quasi - LocalAllegheny County Economic DevelopmentPitt b h Cit Pl iPittsburgh City PlanningLocal Government AcademyCouncilman PedutoUrban Redevelopment AuthoritySouthwest PA Planning Commission3 Rivers Wet Weather3 Rivers Wet WeatherPlus many municipalities ….

Government - StatePennsylvania Department of E i t l P t tiEnvironmental ProtectionPennsylvania Department of y pCommunity and Economic DevelopmentPERC formerly (PCIEP)PERC formerly (PCIEP)

Government - FederalUS Environmental Protection AgencyUS Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentDevelopmentNational Energy Technology Lab

Higher EducationUniversity of Pittsburgh -

M C t f S t i bl I tiMascaro Center for Sustainable InnovationEnvironmental Law Clinic

Penn State Metro Center and Ag ExtensionPenn State Metro Center and Ag ExtensionChatham - Rachel Carson Institute

C fDuquesne University - Center for Environmental Research and EducationC SCarnegie Mellon - Steinbrenner InstituteSlippery Rock - PA Center for Environmental Education

FoundationsHeinzPittsburghRK MellonRK MellonColcomBenedumGiant EagleGiant Eagle

Private Sector Companies-Private Sector Companies-Examples

MaturePNC B k USSt l PPG C l Al UPMCPNC Bank, USSteel, PPG, Consol, Alcoa, UPMCEnvironmental Consultants/LabsDevelopers Soffer Rubinoff Fourth RiverDevelopers - Soffer, Rubinoff, Fourth RiverContractors - Mascaro Construction

Start upsStart-upsGTECH, Fossil Free Fuels, Steel City BiofuelsImbutecImbutecThar Technologies

Professional OrganizationsAir and Waste Management AssociationAmerican Society of Civil EngineersEngineers’ Society of WesternEngineers Society of Western PennsylvaniaPittsburgh Technology Council

Non-Profits10,000 FriendsAllegheny Conference for PA Environmental Allegheny Conference for Community DevelopmentAllegheny Land Trust

CouncilPA Resource Councilg y

Allegheny RecyclingBike Pittsburgh

Penn FuturePhipps Conservatoryg

Conservation Consultants, Inc.Construction Junction

Rachel Carson HomesteadRiverlife Task ForceRi Q tFriends of the Riverfront

Green Building Alliance

RiverQuestSierra ClubSustainable PittsburghGroup Against Smog and

PollutionSustainable PittsburghYoung Preservationist Association

Non-ProfitsWatershed Ass’ns

Ch ti C kConservancies

All h C t Chartiers CreekMontour RunNi Mil R

Allegheny County Conservation DistrictMt Lebanon Nature C Nine Mile Run

Pine CreekConservancyPittsburgh Parks ConservancySouthern AllegheniesWestern Pennsylvania ConservancyConservancyWestmoreland County Conservation District

Community Based OrganizationsAllegheny River Towns Enterprise ZoneSteel Valley Enterprise ZoneEast Liberty Development IncEast Liberty Development, Inc.Heritage Health Foundation, Inc.

OthersTrade Unions

IBEWIBEWInternational Union of Operating Engineers

Public SchoolsPublic SchoolsPPS - Career and Technical EducationMagnet and Charter SchoolsMagnet and Charter SchoolsAllegheny Intermediate Unit

Cross CuttingCross CuttingGreen Drinks