The Energy Task Force was responsible for making recommendations and taking action on issues that relate to energy production (from conventional to renewable), procurement, demand, emission reduction and conservation.

The Energy Task Force was supported by the work of four sub-committees focusing on the following topics: Renewable Energy, Education Outreach, Incentive-based programs and Base-load analysis.

Committee recommendations took into account: the short and long-term energy needs of faculty, staff, students, and campus visitors; funding sources and levels that are realistic and feasible within Yale University budgetary policies and constraints; short and long-term costs and benefits of investment into clean and renewable energy production/consumption; best practices; projected institutional growth; local, state and national targets and regulations; and the teaching, research, and public service missions of Yale University.

The Energy Task Force was responsible for the development of Yale’s Greenhouse Gas Commitment and Reduction Strategy.  Yale is now committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions to 10% below 1990 levels by the year 2020.

For more information see the Energy Task Force Charter.