| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.90 |
| Liaison | Chris Frantsvog |
| Submission Date | July 29, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Luther College
Tier2-2: Local Offsets Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Dan
Bellrichard Sustainability Coordinator Sustainability Department |
Does the institution have a local offsets program through which the institution seeks to offset its greenhouse gas emissions by implementing projects that reduce GHG emissions in the local community?:
A brief description of the program:
Luther’s strategic plan calls for limited use of carbon offsets with a clear preference for regional projects with known entities. Luther College has contracted to purchase the entire production of renewable energy certificates (RECs) from a community wind project in St. Ansgar, IA that was recently commissioned in November 2008. The turbine is projected to produce at least 2.5 million kilowatt hours of electricity per year. The related RECs will offset an additional 1,418 MT of greenhouse gas emissions, enabling Luther to reduce its peak campus carbon footprint by an additional 7.4 percent.
The website URL where information about the program is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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