NCCCS Code Green Leadership Team
Of the NCACCPJanuary 2009
SHIFT HAPPENS
Rose Harrell Johnson
SHIFT to Global Awareness of Issues
Dwindling oil supply
High food costs 'a global burden‘
Many US public schools in ‘air pollution danger zone’
Acid rain kills trees
Ice cap shrinking
Loss of marine life impacts tourism and fishing industry
Flooding and erosion caused by over development
SHIFT in Attitude and Actions
Knowledge that natural resources vital to life (social, economic, environmental) are dwindling and damaged through
overuse, misuse and a general disregard has raised consciousness and spurred actions
aimed at reversing that trend.
SHIFT to Sustainability Revolution
A phenomenon impacting six major sectors
Ecology and conservationResource extraction and use
(forestry, farming, fisheries, coal, oil, water, etc.)
Health and social responsibilityCommunity, government and
internationalCommerce (business, manufacturing)Ecological design (architecture,
technology, site development)
SHIFT in Personal Commitment
SHIFT to Global CommitmentUS Mayors Climate Protection Agreement
910 mayors, 50 states and Dist. Co. + Puerto Rico, representing more than 81 million citizens
American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment
All 50 states, 300+ college and university presidents
Association for Advancement of
Sustainability in Higher Education
Colleges, businesses and organizations dedicated to sustainability.
Kyoto Protocol 183 countries and 1 regional economic integration organization (the EEC)
US Climate Action Partnership 31 major industries and environmental organizations
SHIFT in Commerce and Advocacy
Alcoa American International Group, I
nc. (AIG)
Boston Scientific Corporation BP America Inc. Caterpillar Inc. Chrysler LLC ConocoPhillips Deere & Company The Dow Chemical Company Duke Energy DuPont Environmental Defense Fund Exelon Corporation Ford Motor Company FPL Group, Inc. General Electric
General Motors Corp. Johnson & Johnson Marsh, Inc. Natural Resources Defense Cou
ncil
The Nature Conservancy NRG Energy, Inc. PepsiCo Pew Center on Global Climate C
hange
PG&E Corporation PNM Resources Rio Tinto Shell Siemens Corporation World Resources Institute Xerox Corporation
U.S. Climate Action Partnership Members
SHIFT in Manufacturing Commitment
Sustainable Supply Chain
Summit North America
Oct. 2008
HOW TO MEASURE AND REDUCE THE ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT WHILE INCREASING EFFICIENCY AND PROFIT
Green Manufacturing: Adoption and
Implementation 2008
In a survey of more than 300 global manufacturing executives, 71% believe the cost of greening the manufacturing process is getting lower, and the potential profit higher.
http://events.eyefortransport.com/manufacturing/free_report.shtml
SHIFT Company Values
SHIFT in Business and Manufacturing
The Sustainability Revolution
Detroit automakers’ bailout drive sputters on Capitol HillWASHINGTON -- The U.S. auto industry’s drive for a US$34 billion emergency taxpayer bailout was stuck in neutral on Friday as the chief executives of Detroit’s Big Three began a second day of testimony on Capitol Hill.
Shift in Demand
SHIFT in MANUFACTURINGBattery plant announcement is good news for Michiganby Bryan Laviolette | MLive.com auto analyst Monday January 12, 2009, 10:46 AM
Just 10 years ago, who would have guessed that the battery would play a key role as Detroit regains its place as a center for automotive development.
General Motors said that it will open a plant to make lithium-ion build battery packs for the upcoming Chevrolet Volt, which is expected to go on sale in late 2010.
Battery plants, like the one that A123 Systems plans to build in southeast Michigan, have little in common with the local factories in which autoworkers are accustomed to building parts and cars.
SHIFT to Renewable EnergySolar Thermal
Solar Photovoltaic
Wind
Solar Photovoltaic Farm in CantonOctober 2008
FLS Energy, Inc. plans to erect an eight million dollar solar photovoltaic field that will produce 1 megawatt of electricity to be purchased by Progress Energy as part of its plan to meet NC renewable energy mandates.Biofuels
Geothermal
Russia Stops Gas to Eastern EuropeJan 2009
Bright Future? New N.C. utilities law generates proposal for solar-energy farm in Davidson County –Winston –Salem Journal May 2008 LEXINGTON -- A proposed 21.5 megawatt solar farm in Davidson County
SHIFT in Product Development
SHIFT to Awareness of Land Issues
Mudslide destroys Haywood home and renews slope debate –Asheville Citizen-Times Jan. 2009
…State Representative Ray Rapp said the damage highlights the need for statewide restrictions on development of steep mountain slopes, which he will propose again once the General Assembly returns to Raleigh this month.
The concept of sustainability is an important one in coastal North CarolinaUNC Coastal Studies Institute
The idea of coastal sustainability involves not only maintaining the integrity of the natural environment, but also growing and preserving the economic and cultural aspects of these ever expanding communities.
SHIFT in DesignPlanning and Development
Auto Industry
Energy Industry
Farming andFood Production
Green Construction
SHIFT in Leisure Spending
The International Ecotourism Society
• Ecotourism is fast growing trend representing 5% of overall U.S. travel and tourism market
• 35-54 years of age
• 82% have a college education or higher
• North American consumers are willing to pay on average $1,000-1,500 more per eco-trip than mass tourists usually spend
SHIFT in Policy
The U.S. is in a global marketplace. If we refuse to address policy and regulatory barriers to the sustained development of the new energy economy, other countries will lead and reap the economic and environmental benefits.U.S. Clean Air Act, U.S. Clean Water Act, U.S. Energy Policy Act
U.S. Higher Education Sustainability Act (HESA) as part of the new Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HR 4137)
NC Senate Bill 668 has specific energy benchmarks for any renovation or new construction involving 20,000 square feet or more
NC Senate Bill 3 promotes development of renewable energy and energy efficiency in the State through implementation of a renewable energy and
energy efficiency portfolio standard
SHIFT in Legal Action
The Sustainability Revolution
TVA Ordered to CutEmissions Asheville Citizen-Times(Jan. 14, 2009)
Ruling applies to coalplants near NC
Asheville – A federal judge ruled the Tennessee Valley Authority mustclean up air pollution that harms thehealth of NC residents, obscures mountain vistas and damages forests.
SHIFT in EmploymentBig Firms Deepen Job, Wage Cuts- Jan 17, 2009
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.: 1,100 jobs (9%)
ConocoPhillips: 1,350 (4%)
Pfizer: 2,400 (33% of sales)
Hertz: 4,000 (13%)
WellPoint: 1,500 (3.6%)
Circuit City: 30,000 (closing)
Bank of America + Wells Fargo + others: Not yet disclosed
US Unemployment -7.2%NC Unemployment -8.7%
(Dec. 2009)
Only five metropolitan areas in the U.S. will escape job losses this year, according to a forecast released Jan. 17, 2009 by the U.S Conference of Mayors… Calling for an investment in 10 sectors, including renewable energy and green jobs…
SHIFT in Jobs
Green Collar Jobs (Jan. 2009)
ASES (American Solar Energy Society)
… as many as 37 million jobs can be generated
by the renewable energy and energy efficiency (RE&EE) industries in the
U.S. by 2030 – more than 17% of all anticipated U.S.
employment.
SHIFT to Green Sector Jobs
Hottest sectorswind Solar thermal Fuel cells Solar photovoltaics BiofuelRecyclingEnergy efficient windows/doorsResearch and developmentGreen building
Excerpt from ASES Green Collar Jobs Report
Mark Kegans for The New York Times
Arie Versendaal worked at the Maytag plant in Newton, Iowa, for years. After it closed, he went to TPI Composites, which makes wind turbine blades.
A Splash of Green for the Rust Belt By PETER S. GOODMANPublished: November 1, 2008 NEWTON, Iowa
SHIFT in Economic Stimulus
Obama unveils economic stimulus plan
New York Times Jan. 9, 2009
… Obama's stimulus plan, designed to save or create three million jobs, would include money for the building of roads, bridges and schools as well as money to promote renewable energies…vowed to double U.S. production of alternative energy in three years …
SHIFT in Community College Opportunities
Position the NCCCS and its Colleges as
Leaders in the Sustainability Revolution
Prepare green collar workforce
Cultivate environmental responsibility
Model green/sustainable campuses
Influence development of sustainable businesses, communities and municipalities
NCCCS SHIFT to Sustainability
NCCCS SHIFT to Sustainability
NCCCS SHIFT to Sustainability
NCCCS SHIFT to Sustainability
NCCCS SHIFT to Sustainability
Examples Current Educational Programs/Community Initiatives
Green BuildingBio-Fuel Technologies
Water ManagementPV Panel InstallationBrownfield Training
Sustainable AgricultureSustainable Technologies
Green Business ExpoGreen Building Conference
Fuel Cell TechnologyGreen Homes Tour
NC Sustainable CompetitionSustainable Lunch and Learn
Alternative Energy DemoSustainable Landscaping
Some New Programs Being Developed or Considered
Sustainable TextilesEcotourism
Sustainable CommunitiesGreen Building Design
Water ConservationHydrology
Low Impact DevelopmentWind, Solar, Photovoltaic, Nuclear
Expand BiotechnologyIntegrate into Technology ProgramsManagement of Sustainable Tech.
Full Range of Continuing Ed CoursesGeneral Ed Sustainability Course
SHIFT to Next Steps
Code Green Leadership TeamSetting Standards for System-Wide
Implementation
Environmental CommitmentSustainable Education/Training
Sustainable CampusesSustainable Businesses, Communities,
Municipalities
North Carolina Community College System
SHIFT to SUSTAINABILITY
Rose Harrell Johnson
RESOURCESGreen Recovery: Create Good Jobs and Start Building a Low-Carbon Economy
www.americanprogress.org
Green Manufacturing: Adoption and Implementation 2008 http://events.eyefortransport.com/manufacturing/free_report.shtml
ASES (American Solar Energy Society) Green Collar Jobs
www.ases.org/greenjobs
Kyoto Protocol
www.kyotoprotocol.com
US Climate Action Partnership www.us-cap.org
US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement www.usmayors.org/climateprotection/
Presidents Climate Commitment www.presidentsclimatecommitment.org
Manufacturing Climate Solutions by Duke University
http://www.cggc.duke.edu/environment/climatesolutions/