Location map corrected
Associated Project(s):
The map location of the proposed turbine was mistakenly shown as one mile east of the actual proposed location. This is now corrected.
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Solar Urbana-Champaign
Associated Project(s):From: Marta Monti <marta@midwestrenew.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2022 4:34 PM
To: White, Morgan <mbwhite at illinois.edu>
Subject: Solar Urbana-Champaign is back!
Solar Urbana Champaign is back for 2022
2022 marks the seventh year for the Solar Urbana Champaign program. Since 2016, this non-profit-led program has educated 1,292 people about their solar opportunities with our Solar Power Hours presentations, and of those folks, 242 properties decided to go solar.
In partnership with our competitively-selected installer, GRNE Solar, and with support from the Citizens Utility Board (CUB), the City of Urbana, and our growing partners, we're excited to help central Illinois residents go solar and save on their energy costs!
Find us online:
- Learn all about Solar Urbana Champaign and sign up for your free site assessment by visiting the website at SolarUrbanaChampaign.com
- Be sure to like the Solar Urbana-Champaign and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) Facebook pages and join the online conversation!
- Learn more about our competitively selected solar installer, GRNE Solar, by visiting their website.
First Benchmark Reached!
Our group buy program uses the power of bulk purchasing to create an economy of scale: the more people who participate, the larger the savings become! This year's program has already passed the first 50 kilowatt benchmark, meaning that participants can look forward to additional savings. Join today and share with friends so we can achieve lower costs for everyone!
Please help spread the word:
Please share the program website or this email with your friends and neighbors or post it on your social media pages.
Remember: the more people that go solar through the Solar Urbana Champaign program, the lower the cost for all!
Pull out your yard sign, it's Grow Solar season!
Not sure where it went? No worries, it's been a while. Let us know where to drop it off and we will get you a new one.
- UPCOMING SOLAR POWER HOURS -
Share this schedule with a friend and invite them to start their solar journey with you!
8/11, Thursday: Solar Power Hour, 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Papa Del’s Pizza Factory, 1201 S Neil St, Champaign, IL
8/17, Wednesday: Solar Power Hour, 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Danville Public Library, 319 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL
8/26, Friday: Solar Power Hour, 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Big Thorn Farm & Brewery, 14274 600 North Rd, Georgetown, IL – co-hosted by Big Thorn Farm & Brewery
8/31, Wednesday: Solar Power Hour, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Zoom (click to register)
— BROUGHT TO YOU BY —
Questions?
Throughout the program, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please let me know. I can be reached at marta@midwestrenew.org.
Sincerely,
Marta Monti
MREA Solar Program Manager
The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration. To learn more about our work, visit midwestrenew.org.
Conservation Plan
Associated Project(s):In March 2011, John Dempsey, then Executive Director of Facilities and Services, signed the conservation plan for the State Threatened Franklin's ground squirrel at the South Farms location (for wind turbine installation).
Attached Files:Site location (modified)
Associated Project(s):A modified version of the site location for the wind turbine was proposed.
Attached Files:Wind turbine: History and status
Associated Project(s):In March 2011, the university provided the history and the current status update regarding the wind turbine project at the South Farms location.
Attached Files:Letter from the Mayor of Urbana
Associated Project(s):In February 2011, the Mayor of Urbana wrote a letter to Morgan Johnston regarding wind turbine project on South Farms location. She asked the university to conduct research on the issues mentioned in the letter before the start of the wind turbine project.
Attached Files:Public comments #2
Associated Project(s):Following the meeting on January 31, 2011, the university received comment cards from the public.
Attached Files:Public meeting #2
Associated Project(s):In January 2011, the university held a second meeting with the public. Morgan Johnston presented a seminar on South Farm Wind Turbine Project, and received comments and questions from the public.
Attached Files:News article about wind turbine in Champaign
Associated Project(s):In January 2011, The News-Gazette published an article "Champaign turbine draws no complaints, unlike Urbana proposal".
Public comments
Associated Project(s):Following the presentation by Morgan Johnston on December 16, questions and comments from the public were received.
Attached Files:Public meeting #1
Associated Project(s):In December 2010, a public meeting between the university officials and the public regarding the South Farms Wind Turbine Project. A seminar was presented by Morgan Johnston on the topic.
Attached Files:News article about meeting between the university and City of Urbana
Associated Project(s):In December 2010, the News-Gazette published an article regarding the meeting between the university officials and the city of Urbana representatives. In this meeting, the university officials would take questions, concerns, and comments about the wind turbine from the people.
Attached Files:Letter to the Board of Trustees
Associated Project(s):In December 2010, Eileen Borgia wrote a letter to the Board of Trustees (BOT) requesting a greater degree of engagement in the wind turbine project. She also informed them about an info session to be held sometime before December 25, 2010.
Attached Files:News article about difficulty for wind turbine plan in Urbana
Associated Project(s):In December 2010, the News-Gazette published the article "Time is tight for wind turbine plan in Urbana".
Attached Files:News article about debate over wind turbine between Urbana residents and UI officials
Associated Project(s):In December 2010, the News-Gazette published the article "Wind turbine plan brings more debate to Urbana council".
Attached Files:Project proposal from AB LLC
Associated Project(s):On November 30, 2010, the university received the project proposal from Arends Brothers LLC, an Illinois based company, for the installation of wind turbine at the South Farms location.
Amendment to the RFP
Associated Project(s):The bid opening date changed to November 30th, 2010.
News article about problems caused by the university wind turbines
Associated Project(s):A news article published by the Daily Illini "University wind turbines cause concern for Urbana" <https://web.archive.org/web/20101206070314/http://media.www.dailyillini....
Attached Files:News article about criticism from Urbana residents over UI wind turbine plans
Associated Project(s):In November 2010, the News-Gazette published the article "Urbana council, residents hit UI over wind turbine plans".
Attached Files:University's response to the City of Urbana wind ordinance
Associated Project(s):Responding to the ordinance presented by the City of Urbana in September 2010, the university said in an official statement, "The University of Illinois is not subject to city codes and ordinances" and "The real property the University owns, it holds as trustee for the State of Illinois, the beneficial owner, and is not subject to the jurisdiction of the city. As such, the University would not be subject to the proposed new wind turbine zoning ordinance and would resist any attempt to apply the ordinance to the University.”
