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  8. Potential Rooftop Solar for Krannert Art Museum

    Associated Project(s): 
    Energy iCAP Team
    Rooftop Solar Potential
    Solar Power on Campus

    In February, Paul Foote investigated the potential for rooftop solar on Krannert Art Museum. Individuals from F&S and the museum expressed interest in exploring this project.

    Attached is the findings for the potential solar output of the rooftop. 

    Currently, the project is being explored as Krannert Art Museum wraps up renovations and leadership changes occur. 

    Attached Files: 

  9. using geothermal to reduce snow on roads in Japan

    Associated Project(s): 
    Illinois Geothermal Coalition

    Please see the first 18 minutes on a recent broadcast on Japan national news this weekend about using groundwater and geothermal for snow melting in Japan.  The president of this company visited us several years ago.  

    https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/2091047/

    Yu-Feng Lin

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    Illinois Water Resources Center: iwrc.illinois.edu <http://iwrc.illinois.edu/> Illinois State Geological Survey: www.isgs.illinois.edu <http://www.isgs.illinois.edu/> Prairie Research Institute: www.prairie.illinois.edu <http://www.prairie.illinois.edu/>

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: www.illinois.edu <http://www.illinois.edu/>

  15. iCAP Energy Meeting March 2025

    Associated Project(s): 
    Energy iCAP Team
    Rooftop Solar Potential
    Solar Power on Campus

    The Energy Team had their March meeting on Thursday, March 6th, from 2:00 - 3:00 PM. We welcomed a new member and had a hybrid meeting. The focus was on the Building Occupancy Engagement Pilot Program. We discussed the way forward and different ways to engage occupants.  Strategies like involving student groups, sending out surveys, and scheduling one-on-one meetings with building managers were discussed. Updates on the solar rooftop project and involving the athletics department in the pilot program were shared as well. The meeting minutes are attached!

    Attached Files: 

  16. iCAP Energy Meeting February 2025

    Associated Project(s): 
    Energy iCAP Team
    EEPs – Energy Efficiency Grants
    Rooftop Solar Potential
    Solar Power on Campus

    The Energy Team had their February meeting on Thursday, Feb. 6th, from 2:00 - 3:00 PM. We discussed updates on the solar rooftop project, focusing on the Krannert Art Museum as a potential installation site. The team also explored funding opportunities, including the Illinois Climate Bank’s new loan program for energy efficiency projects. Additional topics included occupant engagement initiatives, lab energy optimization, and potential participation in the Engineering Open House. The meeting minutes are attached!

    Our next meeting is March 13th, 2:00 - 3:00 PM.

    Attached Files: 

  19. iCAP Energy Meeting November 2024

    Associated Project(s): 
    Energy iCAP Team
    Building-Level Energy Efficiency
    Rooftop Solar Potential
    Solar Power on Campus

    The Energy Team met on Tuesday, Nov. 12th, from 3:30 - 4:30 PM. We provided updates on building energy efficiency efforts, explored occupant engagement strategies, and continued progress on solar rooftop initiatives. A draft recommendation for campus-wide energy upgrades was reviewed, and we discussed the upcoming agrivoltaic solar project. The meeting minutes are attached!

    Our next meeting is December 10th, 3:30 - 4:30 PM.

    Attached Files: 

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