In 2006, the Town of Chapel Hill committed to a 60 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from municipal operations by 2050. Having not conducted a baseline study prior to this commitment, the Town commissioned the author to create a 2005 baseline inventory of greenhouse gas emissions. This Master’s Project achieved that goal and added annual inventories through 2009. The Town of Chapel Hill anticipates that this information will be used to guide initial greenhouse gas emission reduction measures to help meet its 2050 goal. Editors’ Note: Portions of this feature have been edited or cut due to space considerations. If you are interested in reading the original, full-length document, please contact carolinaplanning@unc.edu.