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Holdsworth Retrofit And Renovation, L Carl Fiocchi Jr, Katherine Mccusker, Benjamin S. Weil
Holdsworth Retrofit And Renovation, L Carl Fiocchi Jr, Katherine Mccusker, Benjamin S. Weil
L. Carl Fiocchi
The University of Massachusetts has a rapidly evolving commitment to reducing greenhouse gas
emissions and improving the environmental sustainability of its operations. According to the most
recent IPCC report, the buildings sector has more potential to contribute to climate change
mitigation than any other sector. The energy efficient designs of the current spate of building
projects are indicative of the University’s commitment to green building—reducing the energy
intensity of the university relative to building area and activities. However, these efforts cannot
reduce the total energy use or greenhouse gas emissions from current levels. Among the University’s
assets with the greatest …