3. What is the problem? How did we get here? What can we do about it? Global Climate Change Michael Dunn, USEPA Overview and Perspectives March 26, 2009 Industrial Revolution Reduce emissions Energy-use in buildings, transportation, & industry
16. First step to reducing emissions Efficiency is a “cheap” and effective place to start.
17. Another step to reducing emissions Indirect Lifecycle Emissions EPA Waste/GhG Calculators http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/wycd/waste/calculators/ WARM calculates and totals GHG emissions of baseline and alternative waste management practices—source reduction, recycling, combustion, composting, and landfilling. RECON estimates life-cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy impacts from purchasing and/or manufacturing materials with varying degrees of post-consumer recycled content.
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20. Highlighted EPA Program Fuel Efficiency MPG Is 60 MPG high or low for an automobile? Statement of Energy Performance EPA Rating Is 80 kBtu/SF/YR high or low for a building? Rating systems for Buildings
23. EPA Programs EPA’s Climate and Energy State and Local Program assists state and local governments in their clean energy efforts by providing technical assistance, analytical tools, and outreach support. Specific assistance includes: Identifying and documenting cost-effective policies and initiatives that promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, and related clean technologies. Measuring and evaluating the environmental, economic, and public health benefits of clean energy initiatives. Fostering peer exchange opportunities for state and local officials to share information on best practices and innovative policies. Offering a suite of national voluntary programs that provide partners with assistance and recognition for their clean energy actions. www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-programs/state-and-local/
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25. Global Climate Change Michael Dunn, USEPA Overview and EPA Perspectives March 26, 2009 Thank you. Michael Dunn [email_address] 215.814.2712
