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Goal Achievement

Solar panels were installed on the
bungalow, Ecolodge and Paul Gross
Faculty Residence roofs to heat water.

19.4%

decrease in average monthly propane
consumption between 2012 and 2015.

replace over 50% of the kitchen’s
propane needs.
Since 2012, UGA Costa Rica has
remained on a decreasing trend of
propane consumption. Between
2012 and 2015, the campus

was able to reduce its propane
consumption for each bednight
on campus by over 50%, revealing
the commitment made towards
reducing fossil fuel consumption.

UGA Costa Rica Propane Consumption: 2012 – 2014

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Propane Consumption (pounds)

to removing 5.9 tonnes of
carbon dioxide from the Earth’s
atmosphere each year. In terms of
carbon sequestration, 5.9 tonnes
is the equivalent of planting 152
trees. It is estimated that the
biodigesters have the potential to

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