Revision Subcommittees
Get to Know the Climate Action Commitment Revision Subcommittees: Lightning Presentations
This subcommittee reviewed progress made around energy conservation efforts for new and existing buildings, and explored new ways to boost energy efficiency in these buildings through design guidelines, the Five-Year Energy Action Plan, and more.
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This subcommittee considered the equity and social justice aspects of Virginia Tech's climate action plan, including the social costs of energy production and waste, and how to aid those most vulnerable to climate change and mitigation.
This committee reviewed progress and opportunities around energy-related issues, including electricity efficiency, the campus steam plant, chiller plants, efficiency and demand reductions, and the Five-Year Energy Action Plan.
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This subcommittee reviewed the university's current practices around carbon emissions monitoring to ensure effectiveness.
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This subcommittee explored renewable energy opportunities including solar, biomass, wind, off-campus renewable energy opportunities at other Virginia Tech properties, and how to engage new partnerships around renewable energy.
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This subcommittee reviewed transportation progress and potential emission reductions at the university, including commuting, motor pool, air travel, and other university business travel.
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This subcommittee reviewed progress and opportunities around the university's waste management, recycling, composting, and procurement efforts.
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This subcommittee explored ways to boost outreach to students, faculty, and staff around sustainability on campus.
This subcommittee investigated net emissions from Virginia Tech New River Valley land use and agriculture operations not included in the original Climate Action Commitment. The subcommittee explored new opportunities for emissions reduction, waste digestion, and composting.
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A summary of the peer university subcommittee's efforts may be accessed in presentation form here.