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"Inspiring Climate-Action Leadership: Colleges and Universities Commit to Decarbonize in DOE’s Better Climate Challenge"
Author: Briana Colon, ORISE Fellow, and Maria T. Vargas
Published In: Facilities Manager
Date: September/October 2022

The United States spends $400 billion every year to power buildings and industrial facilities. On average, 20 to 30% of this energy is wasted. Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions presents opportunities not only to increase energy efficiency, but also to cut costs, create jobs, strengthen global competitiveness, and mitigate climate change. For the United States to reach a net-zero emissions economy by 2050, buildings and manufacturing plants must drastically cut GHG emissions within this decade. However, setting emissions targets is only the first step. Taking action—specifically, identifying and implementing proven pathways to decarbonization—is where organizations now need to focus and succeed.

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