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MMSD sustainability lead outlines goals: 20% reduction since 2019, 50% by 2035 and design changes for referendum schools
Summary
New MMSD sustainability lead reported about a 20% reduction in greenhouse‑gas emissions from a 2019 baseline so far, outlined goals to cut operational emissions 50% by 2035 and pursue net‑zero by 2045, and described grant pursuits, geothermal and solar integration in forthcoming referendum school designs.
Madison Metropolitan School District staff reported progress and plans for sustainability tied to the district’s building referendum and operations.
Brianna Craigler, the district’s new sustainability lead in building services, told the operations work group the district has established a 2019 baseline and is at least about 20% below that baseline so far. Craigler said that figure reflects a combination of LED lighting projects, a three‑megawatt solar farm and fleet changes; the district has a formal goal to reduce operational greenhouse‑gas emissions 50% from the 2019 baseline by 2035 and to reach net‑zero operations by 2045.
Why it matters: The sustainability work will shape design and equipment choices for the 10 schools funded by the referendum, affect lifecycle operating costs,…
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