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Rachna Bhatia reached out to the Campus Bicycle Shop Manager, James Roedl to discussion potential collaboration between The Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign and the Action Researcy Illinois. She noted that their second outreach is the first weekend of November, they have started formulating projects, and she thought this could be a good addition.
-Involving the individual colleges for spreading the word to gain student leaders and volunteers, ex: College of Environmental Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, ACES etc… ?
After gaining their support, I would send a mass e-mail to the admins office and they could forward to students
From: Johnston, Morgan B
Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 4:19 PM
To: Dornford, Adam Rey; Lietz, Amanda M; Ali, Zeynep; Branham, Bruce E
Cc: Grant, Craig P; Halverson, Robert
Subject: IBI trailer
Hello IBI representatives,
In order for F&S specialists to adequately review the IBI biodiesel trailer installation requirements, we will need additional details from the manufacturer. Craig Grant is the Associate Director of Campus Code Compliance and Fire Safety, and he told me that the website for Verde Biofuel does not specify the codes that company used when creating their trailer systems.
Please confirm the specific trailer you intend to purchase, and seek the detailed specifications for the equipment used in that trailer. We need to know, for example, if they followed the National Electric Code (NEC) requirements.
You are welcome to call me at 217-344-0044 if you would like to talk about this.
Thanks,
Morgan
Hello folks,
As some of you know, the Illinois Biodiesel Initiative (IBI) is very interested in getting a self-contained trailer to do their reactions in. There is a company called Verde Biofuel that makes these trailers, and the IBI is in discussions with them.
We are looking for feedback about what needs to be done in order for this trailer system to be approved by campus. Are there certain location restrictions they will need to abide? Do they need to incorporate anything in addition to what is listed above? For example, they will need to store glycerin, soap, and waste oil somewhere. Should they be looking at a permanent tank or two?
Please let me know your thoughts and if you would like to discuss this in person.
Thanks,
Morgan
The fully signed SSC funding award letter is attached here.
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From: Skaggs, Thomas R
Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 10:39 AM
Cc: Ivey, David J; Wahl, Michelle
Subject: FW: electric vehicle charging stations
Dear Mr. Hobbs,
Thank you for contacting the Parking Department and providing your comments. While electric charging stations are not readily available on our campus, there are discussions currently underway that include the Parking Department about the installation of electric charging stations. We are in touch with other campuses around the nation and many are likewise exploring the use of EV stations. Because the scale of the UIUC campus is vast, the program requires extra consideration, funding and logistics to execute. Please know however, that UI is committed to sustainability and will continue our effort.
Again, thank you for your input. We hope your visit to our campus was enjoyable.
Regards,
Thomas Skaggs
Coordinator
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From: Martin Hobbs [mailto:amhobbs22@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2013 10:16 AM
To: parkingcomments@illinois.edu; esbeaty@urbanaillinois.us
Subject: electric vehicle charging stations
To Whom It May Concern:
I visited the U of I campus yesterday to attend a football game and was disappointed in the absence of EV charging stations. I would expect a university and city of this caliber to have numerous Level II charging stations available for the public to use. Normal/Bloomington have dozens of public EV charging stations, all of which are free to the public to use. Many are located on or near the ISU campus. Is the Bloomington/Normal and ISU community that much more progressive and environmentally friendly than the U of I and Champaign/Urbana community. I don't think necessarily that is the case, but the absence of electric vehicle charging stations sure leaves a black mark on the reputation of the university and the community. I sincerely hope that your community has plans to install Level 2 charging stations in the near future.
Sincerely,
Martin Hobbs
Eureka, IL
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From: Borkowski, Joe [mailto:J.Borkowski@Phoenixsolar.us]
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 2:11 PM
To: Johnston, Morgan B; Dempsey, John Garrett
Subject: U.S. Steel use for University solar
Morgan,
This email is to attest Phoenix Solar will comply with Illinois and Federal Buy American procurement provisions. For the purpose of clarity, Phoenix Solar will ensure the steel that is used on this system will be procured and manufactured in the United States.
I look forward to speaking soon.
Best regards,
Joe Borkowski
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The first meeting was held on August 6th to discuss campus public use EV charging station plans.
It was determined at this time more research into parking enforcement options, types of charging stations to use, and sites available for installation is needed. Follow-up meeting to take place after research findings are completed.
To this date no method exists to interface from the chargers software to the campus parking enforcement software.
See picture below: with this type of charger the enforcement officer could identify that billing is taking place by the Solid lightning bolt on the right as opposed to the one on the left.
"The Burrill/ Morrill Hall corridor offers a unique opportunity to explore methods of sustainable design through conventional practices of rain garden design as well as hardscaping improvements, lighting installations and additional non-plant strategies. A moderate strategy is advised. In this conversation moderate is understood to mean more than a creating only rain garden while leaving the existing vegetation, but less than a full redesign which would completely reshape the hardscaping. A moderate strategy addresses the creation of the rain garden, all the landscape beds while leaving the mature canopy trees in place, and makes some alterations to the existing hardscape. Perhaps the most difficult challenges of the corridor will be to unify the character of the corridor landscape beds and to design a solu-tion suitable for the harsh conditions of very little sun, significant wind, and heavy pedestrian use."
Justin Johnston confirmed that the answers to all the State Purchasing Officer's questions have been sent to Steve Rotello, the State Purchasing Officer. Justin is working to set a meeting with the SPO, Justin, and Morgan Johnston to review the current status of this approval.
Morgan encouraged Bill to ask the SSC for funding to do the design work for a rainwater harvesting system for the Hartley Gardens. He said he will talk with Matt Edmonson to get an estimate of the cost for the project, so he is ready to reqeust funding when the SSC call for inquiries goes out this fall.
There are native plants throughout the Arboretum and in concentrated paces around the ponds - wetland and mezic. There is also a prairie just south of the Polinatarium, maintained by John Marlin and volunteers.
Eliana Brown provided the following update.
National Renewable Energy Laboratories conducted research into solar land use requirements, but were unable to find a comprehensive evaluation from the literature. NREL created this report to analyze data related to land use in large solar arrays. The paragraph below explains the efficiency of land by type of solar project, and the link takes you directly to the report.
Generation-weighted averages for total area requirements range from about 3 acres/GWh/yr for CSP towers and CPV installations to 5.5 acres/GWh/yr for small 2-axis flat panel PV power plants. Across all solar technologies, the total area generation-weighted average is 3.5 acres/GWh/yr with 40% of power plants within 3 and 4 acres/GWh/yr. For direct-area requirements the generation-weighted average is 2.9 acres/GWh/yr, with 49% of power plants within 2.5 and 3.5 acres/GWh/yr. On a capacity basis, the total-area capacity-weighted average is 8.9 acres/MWac, with 22% of power plants within 8 and 10 acres/MWac. For direct land-use requirements, the capacity-weighted average is 7.3 acre/MWac, with 40% of power plants within 6 and 8 acres/MWac. Other published estimates of solar direct land use generally fall within these ranges.
The Solar Farm Purchase Agreement is waiting on approval from the State Purchasing Officer (SPO). After the Board of Trustees approval in November 2012, the project went to the SPO's office. It is now under review and Facilities & Services is working to answer any SPO questions.
The Campus Bicycle Shop seeks to hire 2 part-time student employees to assist the Shop Manager. The position would involve duties such as helping members/users of the space with their needs, repairing bicycles, assisting in organizing events, shop organization, teaching bicycle repair, assisting with bicycle-related classes, and other duties as assigned.
The Campus Bicycle Shop – a collaboration between the University of Illinois and The Bicycle Project of Urbana-Champaign – is dedicated to empowering individuals with knowledge about how to repair and maintain bicycles. This is a hands on, educational space meant to provide knowledge and experience about fixing bicycles, not a "drop it off for repair" bike shop. The Campus Shop provides tools, parts, refurbished bikes for sale, educational classes, and dedicated volunteers to help members and the larger community with their bicycle needs. Membership in The Bike Project at Urbana-Champaign is valid at both the Campus Shop and the Downtown Urbana Shop.
Requirements: An interest in or passion for bicycling and sustainable transportation is required. Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references via email to: jmroedl@illinois.edu. Please include "Student Assistant Position" in the subject line. Please include a copy of weekly class schedule and any other time commitments.
Skills: Previous bicycle repair experience, membership in The Bike Project of Urbana Champaign, and familiarity with the Campus Shop would be preferred but are not required. Familiarity with social media, college campuses, and educational work would be helpful. Preference will also be given to applicants eligible for Federal Work Study.
Ikenberry Commons Res Hall 2 will have a green roof. Plant materials are being brought in this week.
