1. Establish a policy that all new campus construction will be built to at least the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Silver standard or equivalent.

Yes: HCC established a policy to build to LEED Silver equivalent in 2004.

2. Adopt an energy-efficient appliance purchasing policy requiring purchase of ENERGY STAR certified products in all areas for which such ratings exist.

Yes: HCC will adopt this policy or equivalent by January 1, 2008.

3. Establish a policy of offsetting all greenhouse gas emissions generated by air travel paid for by our institution.

No: To date there is no established policy regarding this matter.

4. Encourage use of and provide access to public transportation for all faculty, staff, students and visitors at our institution.

Yes: Though HCC buildings covers a large geographic area that frequently requires the use of automobiles to reach a given destination, there are opportunities to use mass transit (e.g., buses, light rail). HCC will explore these opportunities.

5. Within one year of signing this document, begin purchasing or producing at least 15% of our institution's electricity consumption from renewable sources.

Yes: HCC engaged the services of several firms to evaluate current energy use and develop a plan for various energy reduction efforts. The goal is to reduce consumption by at least 15%.

6. Establish a policy or a committee that supports climate and sustainability shareholder proposals at companies where our institution's endowment is invested.

No: No information provided.

7. Participate in the Waste Minimization component of the national RecycleMania competition, and adopt 3 or more associated measures to reduce waste.

Yes: HCC will participate in waste minimization via its district-wide planned recycling efforts. The plan includes participating in the RecyclMania competition. Additinally, a committee of HCC faculty, staff and students are formulating a recycling plan with an anticipated start date of Fall 2009.