Objectives Dashboard [OLD]

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The 2015 Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP) provides a strategic plan for achieving the Climate Leadership Commitments, including being carbon neutral no later than 2050. There are several specific objectives defined in the 2015 iCAP, and each objective has a related Project on this portal. The dashboard below links iCAP Objectives to key performance metrics and the related Project.

Theme	Objective	Metric
	5.5 Plan for Organic Waste	Tons of pre- and post-consumer food scraps diverted via Grind2Energy View details for metric: Tons of pre- and post-consumer food scraps diverted via Grind2Energy
	7.6 iCAP Portal Updates	iCAP Portal users per year Annotations FY 2021: during covid pandemic View details for metric: iCAP Portal users per year
	1.0 iCAP 2020 Illinois Climate Action Plan	Total Campus GHG Emissions Current iCAP 2020 2015 iCAP 2010 iCAP View details for metric: Total Campus GHG Emissions
	1.0 2015 Illinois Climate Action Plan	Total Campus GHG Emissions Current iCAP 2020 2015 iCAP 2010 iCAP View details for metric: Total Campus GHG Emissions
	2.1 Net-Zero Space	No metric specified for this objective
	2.2 Improve standards for new building and renovations	No metric specified for this objective
	2.3 Strengthen Centralized Conservation Plan	Percent Reduction in Energy Use Intensity Current iCAP 2020 2015 iCAP 2010 iCAP Annotations FY 2020: includes covid-19 pandemic View details for metric: Percent Reduction in Energy Use Intensity
	2.4 Engage and incentivize the campus community	No metric specified for this objective
	3.1 Explore Options for 100 Percent Clean Campus Energy	No metric specified for this objective
	3.2 Expand On-Campus Solar Energy Production	Solar Energy Generation on Campus Current iCAP 2020 2015 iCAP Annotations FY 2008: iCAP baseline year FY 2009: Production started at BIF FY 2014: Production started at BRC FY 2016: Production started at Wassaja and Solar Farm 1.0 FY 2019: Production started at ECE FY 2021: Production started at Solar Farm 2.0 and Conference Center View details for metric: Solar Energy Generation on Campus
	3.3 Expand the Purchase of Clean Energy	Total Purchased Clean Power Current iCAP 2020 2015 iCAP Annotations FY 2008: Baseline FY 2009: Production started at BIF FY 2014: Production started at BRC FY 2015: bought 20,000 RECs FY 2016: Production started at the Wassaja and Solar Farm FY 2017: PPA signed with RainSplitter Wind Farm in Nov 2016 FY 2018: Includes thermal renewables at ARC and the Energy Farm, plus wind and solar power FY 2021: includes first five months of Solar Farm 2.0 View details for metric: Total Purchased Clean Power
	3.4 Purchase offsets for Supercomputers	Annual electrical consumption for Petascale Facility View details for metric: Annual electrical consumption for Petascale Facility
	4.1 Reduce Air Travel Emissions	Percent reduction from air travel baseline FY14 Current 2015 iCAP View details for metric: Percent reduction from air travel baseline FY14
	4.2 Reduce Fleet emission in the next 5 years	4.2 Percent reduction in emissions from the UI fleet Current 2015 iCAP View details for metric: 4.2 Percent reduction in emissions from the UI fleet
	4.3 Develop scenarios for converting the fleet to renewable fuels	No metric specified for this objective
	4.4 Reduce Single Occupancy Vehicle Usage	4.4 Percent of Staff Driving Alone Current iCAP 2020 2015 iCAP Annotations FY 2007: mi-plan survey FY 2011: CUUATS survey FY 2022: Mode Choice Survey 2022 View details for metric: 4.4 Percent of Staff Driving Alone
	4.5 Implement the campus bicycle plan	4.5 Percent of Proposed Bikeway Facilities Installed Current 2015 iCAP View details for metric: 4.5 Percent of Proposed Bikeway Facilities Installed
	4.6 Appropriately staff sustainable transportation efforts	Full Time Employees for Sustainable Transportation Current 2014 Bike Plan View details for metric: Full Time Employees for Sustainable Transportation
	5.1 Obtain and Publicize Water Data	Percent Reduction in Potable Water Consumption Current iCAP 2020 2015 iCAP 2010 iCAP Annotations FY 2020: includes covid-19 impacts FY 2021: includes covid-19 impacts View details for metric: Percent Reduction in Potable Water Consumption
	5.2 Reduce cooling tower water use	No metric specified for this objective
	5.3 Water Audit to establish conservation targets and facilities standard	5.3 Number of Audits Completed View details for metric: 5.3 Number of Audits Completed
	5.4 Inventory & Benchmark existing landscape performance	No metric specified for this objective
	5.5 Implement pilot projects for water reuse and / or non-potable water substitution	No metric specified for this objective
	5.6 Stormwater runoff pollutant reduction	No metric specified for this objective
	6.1 Develop and apply environmental purchasing standards	6.1 Percent of Paper Purchased from OfficeMax with Recycled-Content Current 2015 iCAP View details for metric: 6.1 Percent of Paper Purchased from OfficeMax with Recycled-Content
	6.2 Reduce MSW landfill volume	Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Diversion Rate Current 2015 iCAP 2010 iCAP Annotations FY 2020: with covid impacts View details for metric: Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Diversion Rate
	6.3 Methane Capture at Landfill	No metric specified for this objective
	6.4 Appropriately Staff Zero Waste Efforts	No metric specified for this objective
	7.1 Assess and reduce agricultural emissions	No metric specified for this objective
	7.2 Sustainable Plantings & Maintenance Across Campus	No metric specified for this objective
	7.3 Sustainability in campus master plan	No metric specified for this objective
	7.4 Increase use of local food	5.6 Locally grown purchases Current iCAP 2020 View details for metric: 5.6 Locally grown purchases
	7.5 Increase Carbon Sequestration	7.5 Total acres of agroforestry Current 2015 iCAP Annotations FY 2008: Includes the Illini Grove, the South Arboretum Woods, and the Forestry Tract FY 2013: Added Woody Perennial Polyculture site at Sustainable Student Farm FY 2015: Added Multifunctional Woody Polyculture at Energy Farm FY 2018: Forestry Tract additional area FY 2020: Solar Farm 2.0 buffer added View details for metric: 7.5 Total acres of agroforestry
	7.6 Agricultural runoff and subsurface drainage	No metric specified for this objective
	8.1 Conduct an RFP Process for Offsets	Number of offsets purchased for campus View details for metric: Number of offsets purchased for campus
	8.2 Develop a Mechanism for Units to Purchase Offsets	No metric specified for this objective
	8.3 Develop Local/Regional Mission-Linked Offsets	No metric specified for this objective
	8.4 Use Offsets to Meet Unmet 2020 iCAP Targets	No metric specified for this objective
	9.1 Studies of Feasibility, Costs, and Benefits	No metric specified for this objective
	9.2 Increase Funding for Projects with Financial Payback	Funding available in any Revolving Loan Fund View details for metric: Funding available in any Revolving Loan Fund
	9.3 Identify and Increase Available Funding for Projects without Payback	Funding available from Carbon Credit Sales at end of Fiscal Year View details for metric: Funding available from Carbon Credit Sales at end of Fiscal Year
	9.4 Evaluate the Feasibility of Internally Putting a Price on Carbon	No metric specified for this objective
	10.1 Undergraduate Sustainability Minor	No metric specified for this objective
	10.2 Undergraduate Research and Practical Experiences	No metric specified for this objective
	10.3 Add New Sustainability-focused Courses	Percent of Departments Offering Sustainability Courses View details for metric: Percent of Departments Offering Sustainability Courses
	11.1 Support Co-Curricular Student Sustainability Programs	No metric specified for this objective
	11.2 Strengthen Sustainability Outreach Programs	No metric specified for this objective
	11.3 Organize Three Major Sustainability Events Each Year	No metric specified for this objective
	12.1 iSEE Website	No metric specified for this objective
	12.2 Scholars Program	No metric specified for this objective
	12.3 Launch Thematic Research	No metric specified for this objective
	2.1 Energy Planning Document	No metric specified for this objective
	2.2 Increase Energy Efficiency	Energy Use Intensity Current iCAP 2020 2010 iCAP Annotations FY 2008: iCAP baseline year FY 2015: University's goal for 2015 met. View details for metric: Energy Use Intensity
	2.2.1 Improve Space Utilization	No metric specified for this objective
	2.2.2 Reduce Building-level Energy	Total Energy Use (MMBTU) View details for metric: Total Energy Use (MMBTU)
	2.3 Clean Energy Sources	No metric specified for this objective
	2.3.1 140,000 MWh/yr Clean Power	Total Purchased Clean Power Current iCAP 2020 2015 iCAP Annotations FY 2008: Baseline FY 2009: Production started at BIF FY 2014: Production started at BRC FY 2015: bought 20,000 RECs FY 2016: Production started at the Wassaja and Solar Farm FY 2017: PPA signed with RainSplitter Wind Farm in Nov 2016 FY 2018: Includes thermal renewables at ARC and the Energy Farm, plus wind and solar power FY 2021: includes first five months of Solar Farm 2.0 View details for metric: Total Purchased Clean Power
	2.3.2 Clean Thermal Energy	No metric specified for this objective
	3.1 Fleet Replacement Plans	No metric specified for this objective
	3.2 Increase Pavement Condition Index	Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of University-owned pavement Current iCAP 2020 View details for metric: Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of University-owned pavement
	3.3 Electric Vehicle Task Force	No metric specified for this objective
	3.4 Reduce Driving on Campus	4.4 Percent of Staff Driving Alone Current iCAP 2020 2015 iCAP Annotations FY 2007: mi-plan survey FY 2011: CUUATS survey FY 2022: Mode Choice Survey 2022 View details for metric: 4.4 Percent of Staff Driving Alone
	3.4.1 Develop a Commuter Program	No metric specified for this objective
	3.4.2 Implement Campus Bike Plan	4.5 Percent of Proposed Bikeway Facilities Installed Current 2015 iCAP View details for metric: 4.5 Percent of Proposed Bikeway Facilities Installed
	3.4.3 Telecommuting Policies	No metric specified for this objective
	3.5 Offset Air Travel Emissions	Percent reduction from air travel baseline FY14 Current 2015 iCAP View details for metric: Percent reduction from air travel baseline FY14
	4.1 Reduce Water Consumption	4.1 Total Potable Water Use (kgal) Current iCAP 2020 Annotations FY 2020: includes covid-19 impact FY 2021: includes covid-19 impact View details for metric: 4.1 Total Potable Water Use (kgal)
	4.2 Implement Resilient Landscape Strategy	No metric specified for this objective
	4.2.1 Increase Number of Trees	Number of trees on campus View details for metric: Number of trees on campus
	4.2.2 Increase Pollinator-Friendly Areas	Pollinator-Friendly Areas Current iCAP 2020 Annotations FY 2019: Baseline View details for metric: Pollinator-Friendly Areas
	4.2.3 Double Green Infrastructure Installations	Number of green infrastructure Current iCAP 2020 View details for metric: Number of green infrastructure
	4.3 Cover Crops on South Farms	Acres of cover crops on South Farms Current iCAP 2020 View details for metric: Acres of cover crops on South Farms
	4.4 Monitor Soil Health	No metric specified for this objective
	5.1 Sustainable Procurement Reports	No metric specified for this objective
	5.2 Reduce Landfilled Waste	Total campus waste going to landfills Current iCAP 2020 View details for metric: Total campus waste going to landfills
	5.2.1 Install Appropriate Infrastructure	Buildings with new waste bins Current iCAP 2020 View details for metric: Buildings with new waste bins
	5.3 Establish a Culture of Reuse	Zero waste events using durable goods and composting Current iCAP 2020 View details for metric: Zero waste events using durable goods and composting
	5.3.1 Zero Waste Messaging Campaign	Use the Bin pledges View details for metric: Use the Bin pledges
	5.4 Reduce Food Scraps	No metric specified for this objective
	5.6 Use Local Food	Percent of Local Food from Dining Services Current iCAP 2020 View details for metric: Percent of Local Food from Dining Services
	5.6.1 Food Literacy Project	No metric specified for this objective
	5.7 Green Cleaning Program	No metric specified for this objective
	6.1 Broaden Sustainability Education	No metric specified for this objective
	6.2 Sustainability Course Catalog	No metric specified for this objective
	6.3 Environmental Leadership Program	No metric specified for this objective
	6.4 Sustainability Internship Program	No metric specified for this objective
	6.5 Sustainability at Career Fairs	No metric specified for this objective
	6.6 Graduate Certificate in Sustainability	No metric specified for this objective
	7.1 Green Certifications	Greener Campus Program Certifications View details for metric: Greener Campus Program Certifications
	7.2 Sustainable Events Program	No metric specified for this objective
	7.3 Green Sports Alliance	No metric specified for this objective
	7.4 Local Collaborations	No metric specified for this objective
	7.5 Support Youth Sustainability	No metric specified for this objective
	8.1 Urban Biodiversity Master Plan	No metric specified for this objective
	8.2 Coordinated Rainwater Management	No metric specified for this objective
	8.3 Environmental Justice Plan	No metric specified for this objective
	8.4 Local Sustainability Issues	No metric specified for this objective
	8.5 Inventory Green Jobs	No metric specified for this objective
	8.6 Vision Zero	No metric specified for this objective
	8.7 Local Offsets Program	No metric specified for this objective
	9.1 Divest from Fossil Fuels	No metric specified for this objective
	9.2 Sustainable Investing Policy	No metric specified for this objective
	9.3 Include iCAP in Strategic Plan	No metric specified for this objective
	9.4 Become STARS Platinum	No metric specified for this objective
	1. Real Time Energy Displays	Energy Dashboard Buildings by Year View details for metric: Energy Dashboard Buildings by Year
	2. Energy Liaisons - Presentation in Individual Buildings	No metric specified for this objective
	3. Eco-Reps Pilot Program	No metric specified for this objective
	4. AFMFA Funding Use for Sustainability Needs	No metric specified for this objective
	5. Weatherization of Existing Campus Buildings	No metric specified for this objective
	6. Fume Hoods Reduction	No metric specified for this objective
	7. Fume Hoods Conversion from CAV to VAV	No metric specified for this objective
	8. Fume Hoods Education	No metric specified for this objective
	9. Update Standards for New Construction, Major Renovations, and Replacement Units	No metric specified for this objective
	10. Insulation of Hot Water Tanks	No metric specified for this objective
	11. Recovered Heat	No metric specified for this objective
	12. Temperature Setbacks- Energy Use Policy Enforcement	No metric specified for this objective
	13. Campus Computer Policy Update and Enforcement	No metric specified for this objective
	14. Purchasing Standards for Energy Conservation	6.1 Percent of Paper Purchased from OfficeMax with Recycled-Content Current 2015 iCAP View details for metric: 6.1 Percent of Paper Purchased from OfficeMax with Recycled-Content
	15. Lighting Retrofit Project Completion	No metric specified for this objective
	16. Lighting Sensors Project	No metric specified for this objective
	17. Steam System Maintinence	No metric specified for this objective
	18. Retrocomissioning Strategic Plan	No metric specified for this objective
	19. Direct Digital Control Command Center	No metric specified for this objective
	20. Green Roof Feasibility Study	No metric specified for this objective
	21. Carbon Offsets for Massive Energy Users	No metric specified for this objective
	22. Energy Chargeback System	ECIP pledges by year View details for metric: ECIP pledges by year
	23. Update Maintenance Procedures	No metric specified for this objective
	24. Funding the Maintenance Division for Sustainability Improvements	No metric specified for this objective
	25. Food and Waste Study	No metric specified for this objective
	26. Integrate ICAP into Campus Strategic Plan	No metric specified for this objective
	27. Integrate ICAP into Research Park	No metric specified for this objective
	28. Resource Plan for ICAP	No metric specified for this objective
	29. Progress Reports for ICAP	No metric specified for this objective
	30. Research Seminar	No metric specified for this objective
	31. Integrate Sustainability into Curriculum	No metric specified for this objective
	32. Educational Programs	No metric specified for this objective
	33. Sustainability Public Engagement	No metric specified for this objective
	34. Student Projects Off Campus	No metric specified for this objective
	35. Allocate Savings from Sustainability Projects	No metric specified for this objective
	36. Clean Energy Fund	No metric specified for this objective
	37. Grants for Reducing GHG Emissions/Sustainability Projects	No metric specified for this objective
	38. 2012 Campus Energy Study	No metric specified for this objective
	39. Abbot Power Plant 5-Year Plan	Total Coal Use at Abbott Power Plant (MMBTU) View details for metric: Total Coal Use at Abbott Power Plant (MMBTU)
	40. Burning Biomass at Abbott Power Plant	No metric specified for this objective
	41. Wind Turbine	No metric specified for this objective
	42. Solar Power on Campus Parking Decks	No metric specified for this objective
	43. Campus Power Contracts for Renewables	Wind Power Purchased by Month (MWh) View details for metric: Wind Power Purchased by Month (MWh)
	44. Methane Capture Pilot Project at Beef and Sheep	No metric specified for this objective
	45. Miscanthus Boiler	No metric specified for this objective
	46. Process for Purchasing Local Carbon Offsets	No metric specified for this objective
	47. 5% Renewable Sources	Percent of Power from Renewable Sources Current 2010 iCAP Annotations FY 2015: RECs View details for metric: Percent of Power from Renewable Sources
	48. Reduce F&S Idling	No metric specified for this objective
	49. Alternative Service Vehicles	No metric specified for this objective
	50. Preferential Treatment for high MPG Vehicles	No metric specified for this objective
	51. Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure	No metric specified for this objective
	52. Campus Bike Plan	4.5 Percent of Proposed Bikeway Facilities Installed Current 2015 iCAP View details for metric: 4.5 Percent of Proposed Bikeway Facilities Installed
	53. Voluntary Carbon Offsets for Air Travel	No metric specified for this objective
	54. Space Marketplace	No metric specified for this objective
	55. Net Energy Neutral Buildings by 2025	No metric specified for this objective
	56. LEED Certification Requirements	Square Footage certified as LEED each year View details for metric: Square Footage certified as LEED each year
	57. LEED Gold Design Review	Square Footage LEED Gold Certification Annotations Nov 4, 09: National Petascale Computing Facility Nov 4, 11: UIUC NCSA Petascale Computing Facility Feb 1, 17: Wassaja Hall Jun 29, 18: State Farm Center Aug 7, 18: Ikenberry Commons Res.Hall-Phase C & D Oct 19, 18: Surveying Building Renovation Oct 30, 18: Chemistry Annex Jan 29, 19: Chez Family Foundation Center for Wounded Veterans in Higher Education Aug 29, 19: Everitt Laboratory Renovation U14088 View details for metric: Square Footage LEED Gold Certification
	58. Reduce Campus Square Footage	No metric specified for this objective
	59. Tile-Drainage Wetlands	No metric specified for this objective
	60. Sustainable Agricultural Practices	No metric specified for this objective
	61. No Net Increase in Campus Space	No metric specified for this objective
	62. Short Term Sustainable Landscape Projects	No metric specified for this objective
	63. Sustainable Landscapes Plan	No metric specified for this objective
	64. Large-Scale Food Composting	Annual Tons of Materials Composted View details for metric: Annual Tons of Materials Composted
	65. Local Foods	5.6 Locally grown purchases Current iCAP 2020 View details for metric: 5.6 Locally grown purchases
	66. Local Foods Network	No metric specified for this objective
	67. Incorporate Carbon Costs into Food Products Sold on Campus	No metric specified for this objective
	68. Increase Recycling Rate	Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Diversion Rate Current 2015 iCAP 2010 iCAP Annotations FY 2020: with covid impacts View details for metric: Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Diversion Rate
	69. Eliminate Purchase of Non-Recyclable Material when Suitable Substitutes Exist	No metric specified for this objective
	70. Use Life-Cycle Cost Analysis for Major Purchases	No metric specified for this objective
	71. Purchasing Policies to Support the Enviornment	6.1 Percent of Paper Purchased from OfficeMax with Recycled-Content Current 2015 iCAP View details for metric: 6.1 Percent of Paper Purchased from OfficeMax with Recycled-Content
	72. Cataloging System for Reuse of Surplus Durable Goods	No metric specified for this objective
	73. Legislative Change to Allow for Resale of Durable Goods to Local Public	No metric specified for this objective
	74. Zero-Waste Campus Policy	No metric specified for this objective
	75. True Cost of Water Study	No metric specified for this objective
	76. Water Chargeback System	No metric specified for this objective
	77. Use of Non-Potable Water	No metric specified for this objective
	78. Raw Water System	No metric specified for this objective

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Objectives Dashboard [OLD]

Tons of pre- and post-consumer food scraps diverted via Grind2Energy

iCAP Portal users per year

Annotations

Total Campus GHG Emissions

Total Campus GHG Emissions

Percent Reduction in Energy Use Intensity

Annotations

Solar Energy Generation on Campus

Annotations

Total Purchased Clean Power

Annotations

Annual electrical consumption for Petascale Facility

Percent reduction from air travel baseline FY14

4.2 Percent reduction in emissions from the UI fleet

4.4 Percent of Staff Driving Alone

Annotations

4.5 Percent of Proposed Bikeway Facilities Installed

Full Time Employees for Sustainable Transportation

Percent Reduction in Potable Water Consumption

Annotations

5.3 Number of Audits Completed

6.1 Percent of Paper Purchased from OfficeMax with Recycled-Content

Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Diversion Rate

Annotations

5.6 Locally grown purchases

7.5 Total acres of agroforestry

Annotations

Number of offsets purchased for campus

Funding available in any Revolving Loan Fund

Funding available from Carbon Credit Sales at end of Fiscal Year

Percent of Departments Offering Sustainability Courses

Energy Use Intensity

Annotations

Total Energy Use (MMBTU)

Total Purchased Clean Power

Annotations

Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of University-owned pavement

4.4 Percent of Staff Driving Alone

Annotations

4.5 Percent of Proposed Bikeway Facilities Installed

Percent reduction from air travel baseline FY14

4.1 Total Potable Water Use (kgal)

Annotations

Number of trees on campus

Pollinator-Friendly Areas

Annotations

Number of green infrastructure

Acres of cover crops on South Farms

Total campus waste going to landfills

Buildings with new waste bins

Zero waste events using durable goods and composting

Use the Bin pledges

Percent of Local Food from Dining Services

Greener Campus Program Certifications

Energy Dashboard Buildings by Year

6.1 Percent of Paper Purchased from OfficeMax with Recycled-Content

ECIP pledges by year

Total Coal Use at Abbott Power Plant (MMBTU)

Wind Power Purchased by Month (MWh)

Percent of Power from Renewable Sources

Annotations

4.5 Percent of Proposed Bikeway Facilities Installed

Square Footage certified as LEED each year

Square Footage LEED Gold Certification

Annotations

Annual Tons of Materials Composted

5.6 Locally grown purchases

Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Diversion Rate

Annotations

6.1 Percent of Paper Purchased from OfficeMax with Recycled-Content