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ISCN Leadership for a Sustainable Future21 June 2016
Yale Office of Sustainability
Why We Need a Roadmap for Campus Carbon Pricing
Why a carbon charge?
Promoting Market-Based Solutions
Preparing for High Carbon Price Future
Meeting Ex-/Internal Sustainability Targets
Improving Operations and Reducing Costs
Bolstering Community Engagement
Overview of Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut, USA – Population: 130,000
13,000 Students + 5,000 Faculty + 10,000 Staff – Population: 28,000
$3.2B USD in Operating Expenses – $65M on Energy
350 Buildings, 15M GSF, 3 Power Plants
Services: Dorms, Athletics, Dining, Fleet, Grounds, Hospital, IT, etc.
Spring 2014 » Students, faculty, staff show interest in carbon pricing
Spring 2015 » Task Force issues report and Yale commits to pilot
Fall 2014 » President Salovey forms Carbon Charge Task Force
Winter 2014 » Meetings and workshops to study the concept
Fall 2015 » Staff design and begin implementing pilot
Winter 2015 » Six month pilot begins on December 1 before COP-21
The Task Force in Numbers:
50 hours of task force meetings
8 faculty members, 3 students, and 4 administrators
4 internal working groups
3 community forums
1 campus-wide energy innovation prize competition
1 conference with academic and industry thought leaders
Pierson CollegeEncouraging Responsible Energy Practices
Address 261 Park StreetPrimary Use DormitorySquare Footage 175,000Date of Construction 1933Carbon Charge Group #2
School of ArtBreaking Design Rules for Energy Savings
Address 32-36 Edgewood Ave.Primary Use AcademicSquare Footage 65,000Date of Construction 2007Carbon Charge Group #2
Peabody MuseumConserving Energy, Preserving Collections
Address 170 Whitney Ave.Primary Use MuseumSquare Footage 90,000Date of Construction 1923Carbon Charge Group#1
Evaluation through Stakeholder Engagement
4 orientations
6 months of utility billing
40 interviews
4 focus groups
6 steering committee meetings
Campus conversations
Internal student and staff teams
Lessons Learned
Carbon charge is an effective price signal
Program increases energy literacy, action, and accountability
Certain budget structures lead to more commitment to energy conservation
Self-improvement is more motivating than competition
Peer learning and recognition are strong motivators
Opportunities for teaching, learning and research well-received
Important Aspects to Consider
Boundary Setting
Price Setting Scheme Selection
Phased Implementation
Education and Management
Resources to Improve Administration
Project Funding Technical Support Custom Reports
Reliable Metering Tools & Resources Research & Analysis
WBCSD’s Step-by-Step Guide
Source: WBCSD, Emerging Practices in Internal Carbon Pricing: A Practical Guide, 2015
Looking Ahead
Fine Tuning Incentives to Align with Goals
Incorporating Scope 3 (e.g. Air Travel)
Developing Carbon Billing System
Modifying KPIs, Behavior, and Culture
Learning from and Sharing with Peers
