As universities and colleges attempt to develop long-term strategies for addressing their GHG emissions and obligations under the PCC, the challenges for financing these efforts remain daunting. This presentation will cover the latest trends in identifying projects for renewable, resource and energy efficiencies and how institutions are prioritizing and financing these efforts. Examples of corporate financing strategies for sustainability programs and GHG reductions will also be described. "Simple payback" is the default metric referred to when individuals discuss the viability of energy efficiency and sustainability projects on campus. However, many other investment decisions at an organization are based on different financial analyses. This session will help define some financial terms used by your CFO and Budget Office, and share examples of how to successfully influence decision-makers by communicating project economics in a language they understand.
