| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2012 Target |
| 31,326 | 34,471 | 32,242 | 45,000 | |
In FY08, emissions from stationary sources was the 2nd largest source of net emissions for OSU, contributing nearly 35,000 t CO2e. Fossil fuel use for stationary sources has grown by 12% since 1998, the oldest year with intact data. The vast majority (over 95%) of emissions in this category result from the combustion of natural gas to make steam at the central heat plant. Furthermore, a cogeneration facility that will become operational in early 2010, natural gas consumption is expected to increase by more than 15%.
| Strategy |
Implementation Period |
FY10 Progress | Estimated FY10 Reduction |
| 1: Increase efficiency of the generation systems that derives energy from fossil fuels | FY10 | Energy Center, | |
| 2: Increase efficiency of distribution system that delivers energy from fossil fuels | FY11 | N/A | |
| 3: Decrease user‐end consumption (conservation) | FY10 | ||
| 4: Minimize climate impact of stationary sources through use of technologies and alternative fuels | FY18 | ||
| 5: Offset remaining emissions from stationary sources | N/A |
For more detail, please see OSU Climate Plan pages 26-27.