Since 2005, Penn State has worked steadily toward lowering its University-wide greenhouse gas emissions. Along the way, the University set and met various goals — including a 17.5% reduction by 2012 and a 35% reduction by 2020 — and recently exceeded a 50% reduction, marking a major milestone.

The University-wide focus on decarbonization has been the result of significant effort over many years. Several initiatives have contributed to Penn State’s significant progress, including, but not limited to, various utility plant improvements; energy savings programs; green design standards; and, most recently, the 25-year solar power purchase agreement the University executed with Lightsource bp to supply 25% of the University’s statewide electricity needs using power generated at three Franklin County solar sites. Information about these projects and more can be found on Penn State Sustainability’s website, including the University’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory dashboard.

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