Publication Library

Transforming and Embracing Innovation in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District: Moving towards Sustainable, Efficient and Reliable Energy

CNT
December, 2011

Northern Ohio has enough wind, solar and biogas potential to meet all of its electricity needs, but only a small fraction of the region's energy comes from these sources. In spite of its vast untapped renewable resources, production of renewable...Read more

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PDF icon CNT_Oberlin.DOE_.pdf
Topics: 
Climate
Energy

Tree Asset Management in Portland, Oregon

by CNT
June, 2011

This study shows that Portland is well-positioned to pilot a tree asset management program that would lay the groundwork for turning its tree canopy into a bondable asset, similar to bridges and roads. The study identified six steps through which...Read more

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PDF icon CNT_PDXTreeAssetMgmt.pdf
Topics: 
Climate
Green Infrastructure

Transit-Oriented Development and the Potential for VMT-related Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction

by CNT, CTOD
June, 2010

Transit-oriented development – a mix of residential and commercial development within walking distance of public transportation – can play a substantial part in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.Read more

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PDF icon TOD-Potential-GHG-Emissions-Growth.FINAL_.pdf
Topics: 
Climate
Transit-Oriented Development
Transportation + Community Development

Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Chicago: Emissions Inventories and Reduction Strategies for Chicago and its Metropolitan Region

CNT
February, 2010

A greenhouse gas emissions inventory was conducted for Chicago and its metropolitanregion for the years 2000 and 2005. Emissions ofcarbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride totaled 34.7 millionmetric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (MMTCO2e) in Chicago...Read more

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PDF icon CNT_GreatLakesJournalClimate.pdf
Topics: 
Climate

Regional Green Building Case Study Project: A post-occupancy study of LEED projects in Illinois

by CNT
October, 2009

The Regional Green Building Case Study Project analyzes the post-occupancy performance and costs and benefits of 25 LEED projects in Illinois related to: measured energy and greenhouse gas emissions, water, commute transportation, construction and operating costs, green premium, health and...Read more

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PDF icon CNT_Exec-Summary-Regional-Green-Building-Case-Study-Project-Year-1-Report.pdf
Topics: 
Climate
Energy
Transportation + Community Development
Water

Managing Urban Stormwater with Green Infrastructure

by CNT
March, 2009

CNT, along with Hey and Associates Inc. (Hey), conducted research to monitor and document the performance of green infrastructure for stormwater management. The project was funded, by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5.Read more

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PDF icon GreenInfrastructureReportCivicFederation-10-07.pdf
Topics: 
Climate
Green Infrastructure
RainReady
Urban Flooding
Water

Creating a Chicago Regional Building Energy Efficiency System

Mary O’Connell (ed.)
January, 2009

The Chicago area’s homes and offices must be brought up to 21st century standards for energy efficiency, both to save money and to reduce climate‐altering green house gas emissions. Federal money available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)...Read more

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PDF icon Creating-a-Chicago-Regional-Building-Energy-Efficiency-System.pdf
Topics: 
Climate
Energy
Green Infrastructure
Sustainable Economic Development

Sustainable Prosperity: Decreasing Household Expenses and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

by CNT, Steve Perkins, Ph.D., and Joe Grant
December, 2008

This policy paper makes the case for mandating the inclusion of expense reduction and sustainable living education into a range of federal initiatives, and concludes with recommendations to enhance pending green initiatives by linking them to financial education programming focused...Read more

Downloadable PDF: 
PDF icon CNT_SustainableProsperityDecreasing.pdf
Topics: 
Climate
Sustainable Economic Development

Chicago’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions: An Inventory, Forecast and Mitigation Analysis for Chicago and the Metropolitan Region

by CNT
September, 2008

This research was part of a broader effort by the City of Chicago to determine the local ramifications of climate change, for its citizens and for City operations. In addition to CNT’s work on emissions and mitigation strategies, the City...Read more

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PDF icon CNT_ChicagoGreenhouseGasEmissions.pdf
Topics: 
Climate

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