Physical Place:

Climate & Emissions

START Metric #35:

GHG Reduction

Guides & Resources

‘How To’ Guides

  • Behavior-Based Strategies for Energy Conservation

    From US Center for Green Schools, a toolkit for behavior-based strategies for energy conservation, using case studies and providing steps to create your own energy conservation initiative.

  • Guide for GHG Reduction Programs

    From the EPA, a guide to developing & implementing GHG reduction strategies in K-12 schools, including strategies, case studies and additional resources.

  • Decarbonization Roadmap Guide

    From the New Buildings Institute, a guide for school building decision makers at US school districts that includes an interactive Roadmap Planner, customizable templates and recommended actions.

U.S. School District Resources

  • Examples of Carbon Neutral School District Resolutions

    From the New Buildings Institute, examples of formal district resolutions from across the US.

  • District Energy & Carbon Design Checklist

    From the New Buildings Institute, a customizable checklist that outlines a series of critical energy and carbon considerations during design and construction.


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