Lab Manager article
Here is the Lab Manager article that quotes many folks from UIUC: http://www.ourdigitalmags.com/publication/?i=570689&ver=html5&p=44
Here is the Lab Manager article that quotes many folks from UIUC: http://www.ourdigitalmags.com/publication/?i=570689&ver=html5&p=44
The final report submitted to the Student Sustainability Committee for the Freezer Challenge project. UIUC took first place in the 2018 International Laboratory Freezer Challenge Academic Organization category.
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Hello everyone, The International Freezer Challenge is in full swing thru April 30th. Help the University of Illinois compete while receiving recognition, and a certificate of leadership in Environmental Stewardship.
Registering to participate in the Freezer Challenge is a fun way to stay up-to-date with the latest in sample management, receive recognition for your efforts, and have fun while helping the University of Illinois maintain our world-class standing.
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All lab practices since May 2017 are eligible for points and can be added to your score card.
Benefits Webinars, Best Practices and Resources
Increasing grant eligibility is another benefit according to How going green can raise cash for your lab a Nature International Journal of Science article, this quote shares an interesting perspective; Ramirez-Aguilar argues that implementing energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable lab practices can be a smart way for researchers to make their grants stand out. It might seem a small detail, but having such procedures in place could make all the difference to the success of your application. “If it makes your proposal look better,” she says, “you’re more likely to get funding.”
For more information contact Paul Foote @ gfoote2@illinois.edu F&S Energy Services
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The Office of the Provost approved $75,000 in one-time funding for the next step in the LED Exit Sign retrofit project. The funding of $75,000 is for LED Exit Sign lighting replacement, additions, and new building surveys. Material and labor of $70,000 would be used to replace 343 fixtures in 20 buildings at an average rate of $204/fixture. An additional $5,000 is proposed to survey 50 campus buildings for exit light counts. That will provide the input necessary for the next phase, once this phase is completed.
There were nine projects approved by the Revolving Loan Fund selection committee, see attached image.
F&S Building Maintenance submitted the attached funding request to the F&S Director of Shared and Administrative Services for the next round of the LED Exit Sign projects.
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Sarthak Prasad completed his independent study with Dr. Rizwan Uddin in fall 2016. Please see attached the final report from this study.
Met with the university Facilities and Services officials and LED staff on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, to discuss the progress of LED Campus projects so far. The main focus of the meeting was Exit signs in the buildings. Meeting was hosted by Mogan Johnston, and attended by Ken Buenting, Brian Finet, Steven Bainbridge, and Patty Douglas.
After the successful completion of the recent LED Exit Sign upgrades, the F&S Building Maintenance division has received approval for another round of LED Exit Sign upgrades. Ken Buenting, Sharon Ball, Ryan Wild, and Morgan Johnston met to discuss the prioritization process for identifying the next buildings to address. Buildings will be ranked according to student/transient visitor contact hours (if this information can be obtained), results of campus code fire safety reports, and coordination with other projects or funding.
In support of the Chancellor's commitment to making the University of Illinois an LED Campus, 531 LED way-finding signs have been installed in eight campus buildings: Grainger Library, Animal Science, Roger Adams Lab, Engineering Science Building, Turner Hall, Main Library, Education Building, and the Chem. Life Sciences Lab.
Marques,
I discussed the project with Carl Wegel. I regret to inform you that F&S will not be able to continue it at this time.
Please let me know what actions we would need to take if any to close out this account.
Best,
Eliana
My information is a bit dated, but I had calculated $5.25/cfm for constant air versus $3.23/cfm for variable flow hoods.
FY07 - 13 buildings
FY08 - 12 buildings
FY14 – CURRENT PROJECT
OTHER PROJECTS
Ken Buenting, Sharon Ball, Eva Sweeney, Morgan Johnston, and Ryan Wild met to review progress on the LED Exit Sign work. Ken reported great progress with four buildings complete and one in progress: Grainger, RAL, Animal Sciences Lab, and the Engineering Sciences Building. They are in Turner Hall now. Just over $24K has been spent so far through the contractor. They will move on to the Main Library and the Education Building next.
The current implementation process is as follows:
Eva had Ken remove Temple Buell Hall from the list because it is being handled through another project. Also, through other funding, South studio five and seven were completed.
Building |
Bld # |
Cost (labor/material) |
Animal Science Lab |
165 |
$10,900 |
Temple Buell Hall |
339 |
$7,300 |
Turner Hall |
197 |
$10,500 |
Grainger Library |
324 |
$8,200 |
Roger Adams Lab |
116 |
$12,300 |
Engineering Science Bld |
174 |
$13,400 |
Cost (Material only) |
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Abbott Power Plant |
120 |
$36,900 |
Total |
$99,500 |