Pennsylvania State University System (Sierra Student Coalition (SSC))
Penn State students, led by Brittany Harris and Jane Dahms, got their University to commit to a comprehensive climate policy that included the following: $10 million annually invested in retrofitting and efficiency work, 20% wind purchase, all new building L.E.E.D. certified, undergraduate energy and global warming awareness and education campaign called IT Matters! Additionally, there will be annual meetings with stakeholders from across the University to address mitigation strategies. Tactics that were used to win the campaign include gathering 5,000 student petition signatures and 45 professor signatures, forming a coalition of 15 student organizations, numerous outreach and education events, lobbying of the administration, earning media attention and direct action. The next step for the campaign is securing a strong post-2012 greenhouse gas reduction target. A 17.5% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions by 2012 will result from these policy changes, with growth accounted for. Over 80,000 students attend the Pennsylvania State University system which is comprised of 20 separate campuses.
17.5% decrease in Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2012
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