Climate Action Plan - East Los Angeles College

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What is a metric ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e) Each of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases has different global warming potentials, meaning they have differing abilities to trap heat in the atmosphere. The total emissions of all six greenhouse gases are normalized according to their global warming equivalence to a molecule of carbon dioxide (CO2e). And a metric ton is approximately 2,204 pounds! 12
Building Electricity East Los Angeles College campus buildings typically use electricity for lighting, motors, fans, heating and cooling systems, and plug loads, such as computers. We purchase electricity from Southern California Edison. We purchased 10,088 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity from Southern California Edison in 2008, equivalent to 2,931 MTCO2e. In 2004, ELAC student, staff, and faculty commuters were responsible for 7,415 MTCO2e of indirect mobile (gasoline and diesel) emissions. This number has remained relatively consistent through 2007, but it is projected to increase as our student population increases. Building Natural Gas As of 2008, the main sources of natural gas consumption are space heating and water heating equipment. 8 The Southern California Gas Company supplies this natural gas. We purchased 186,079 therms of natural gas from Southern California Gas Company, equivalent to 990 MTCO2e. Transportation Fuels Commuting is part of everyday life at a community college, for faculty, staff, and students, alike. 8. Los Angeles Community College District, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Verification Report, 2008, Appendix D 13
Page 1 and 2: East Los Angeles College Climate Ac
Page 3 and 4: Contents Introduction . . . . . . .
Page 5 and 6: CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS OUR WORLD, O
Page 7 and 8: New Lessons in Higher Education We
Page 9 and 10: LACCD Awards and Recognitions 2010
Page 11 and 12: Our Course for a Climate Action Pla
Page 13: Building a Baseline Greenhouse Gas
Page 17 and 18: Emissions Forecast and Achieving Cl
Page 19 and 20: Climate Action Strategies East Los
Page 21 and 22: Material reuse and recycling measur
Page 23 and 24: Performing Arts and Fine Arts Cente
Page 25 and 26: Renewable Energy East Los Angeles C
Page 27 and 28: Business Travel ELAC is equipped wi
Page 29 and 30: THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABILITY
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