First Advisor
Max Nielsen-Pincus
Date of Award
2019
Document Type
Project
Degree Name
Professional Science Master in Environmental Science and Management
Department
Environmental Science and Management
Language
English
Subjects
Portland State University, Renewable energy sources -- Evaluation, Campus planning -- Environmental aspects -- Oregon -- Portland, Universities and colleges -- Environmental aspects -- Oregon -- Portland
DOI
10.15760/mem.58
Abstract
Taking voluntary action to increase renewable use is necessary for higher education institutions to meet carbon reduction goals. Options for increasing renewable energy are largely defined by state-level utility regulation as well as local and institutional electricity providers. This project contained three major stages: 1) determine renewable energy procurement and development options available to Portland State; 2) evaluate these options using a values-based assessment; and 3) develop recommendations and next steps for University stakeholders. Final recommendations include pursuing the Portland General Electric green tariff, directly sourcing renewable energy through PSU's direct access contract, and more.
Rights
© 2019 Emily Quinton
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Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/30323
Recommended Citation
Quinton, Emily, "Developing a Framework to Assess Renewable Energy Options for Higher Education Institutions: Values-Based Recommendations for Portland State University" (2019). Environmental Science and Management Professional Master's Project Reports. 56.
https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/mem_gradprojects/56
https://doi.org/10.15760/mem.58
Comments
A project report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Professional Science Master in Environmental Science and Management.