Stationary energy, dominated by the electricity (43%) and natural gas (41%) used to heat and cool buildings, produced the vast majority of DPS’ greenhouse gas emissions (84%) in FY2021. On-road transportation—which includes cars, buses, and vans—made up 13% of the District’s emissions. The majority of those emissions came from gasoline-fueled vehicles at 11% (including gasoline-fueled vehicles used during employee commutes), followed by diesel-fueled vehicles at 2%. Waste makes up 3% of DPS emissions.
This pie chart shows the results of the inventory, split by emissions source and sector.
The results of the inventory will help DPS use a data-driven process to prioritize strategies and tactics based on greenhouse gas emissions reduction potential.
2021 DPS Emissions by Sector + Source Electricity 43%
Waste 3%
Building Energy 84%
Other On-Road Fuel 2% Transportation 13%
While only a relatively small percentage of greenhouse gas emissions, the waste sector is of great interest to many DPS stakeholders, particularly students. The public interest in waste diversion underscores that although greenhouse gas emissions reductions are one of the most powerful tools for fighting climate change, the District’s environmental footprint as a whole extends beyond these few metrics.
On-Road Gasoline 11%
Natural Gas 41%
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