Project: Carbon Offsets and Internal Carbon Pricing
Jeremy Rubin, M.A. in Public Policy ’24, explored carbon offsets for Stanford’s scope 3 emissions, and engaged with stakeholders and experts to help the university achieve net zero emissions.
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Project: Electrify the Farm
Sergio Lopez used his fellowship to electrify Stanford’s Educational Farm, reducing emissions and leading the transition of small farms from fossil fuel dependency.
Project: Scheduling for Sustainability
Justin West ’25 piloted an occupancy-based HVAC scheduling system in the Gates building, aiming to reduce energy consumption by 20% through adjustments based on real-time data.
Project: Reducing Embodied Carbon in Construction
Doctoral student Eleni Alexandraki, B.S. ’19 and M.S. ’21, developed a set of Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment Guidelines for her Living Lab Fellowship Project.
Project: Operationalizing Waste Justice at Stanford University
Sam Bunke, PhD candidate in chemical engineering, developed a framework for addressing waste justice in Stanford’s programs.
Project: Planned Fire and Fuels Management on Stanford Lands
Zander Opperman developed a fire management plan for the Jasper Ridge Preserve as part of his Living Lab Fellowship.
Project: Going Zero Waste at Campus Elementary Schools
Linda Vera is using her Living Lab Fellowship to develop a zero waste strategy for local schools, aligning with Stanford’s zero waste goal.
Project: Carbon Accounting on Stanford Open Space
This project developed accurate measurements of carbon stocks in Stanford’s open spaces.
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