The Lincoln Avenue Residence Hall Sustainability Living Learning Community Intern, Rachel Daughtridge, called a team meeting with various stakeholders to discuss the process for becoming an official Bee Campus USA.
| Occupant Action Category |
% Improvement |
Incentive Award |
| 1. Foellinger Auditorium | 41.0% | $61,994 |
| 2. Natural Resources Building | 21.0% | $38,543 |
| 3. 1207 W. Oregon | 19.4% | $15,677 |
| 4. Agricultural Engineering Sciences Building |
13.6% | $12,986 |
|
Energy Advancement Category |
% Improvement |
Incentive Award |
| 1. Early Child Development Laboratory |
25.2% | $10,000* |
| 2. Administrative Information Technology Services Building |
24.1% | $10,000* |
| 3. Astronomy Building | 23.4% | $10,000* |
| 4. ACES Library, Information & Alumni Center |
23.2% | $10,000* |
see file
The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) is looking to become more involved with the SWATeams and sustainability on campus. ECBS proposed ideas such as decreasing refrigerator usage, making a climate action plan specifically for DIA, and promoting recycling at tailgates. Illini Lights Out had their first event on September 29, and it was a success. 284 light switches were turned off in 13 different buildings. The Green Labs Coordinator position is slowly making progress, but there is a concern with funding. Updates on the ECIP were made, and there is a push being made for mid-year checkpoints in the future. ECBS also discussed if AFMFA projects could be redefined in order to do more maintenance-based projects.
Here's a neat idea for campus to consider, as we continue to look at options for ground cover under solar panels.
Morgan Johnston and Shawna Grady met to discuss the potential uses for the Transportation Building's ECIP funding award ($10,000). Options included additional recycling bins, LED lamps, power strips, battery recycling containers, and potentially a waste characterization study for the building (if available through ISTC).
Krannert Center has identified several projects to tackle with the ECIP award funding:
The dollar amounts listed are approximations. Any additional funds not used for these items would be allocated to expanding the stock of replacement LED bulbs.
The 2016 ECIP award winners were announced last Wednesday, and they will be given plaques at the annual Campus Sustainability Celebration this week, 10/16 from 4-6 at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center. Here is the letter.
Congratulations!
We would like to recognize your unit as a 2016 Energy Conservation Incentive Program (ECIP) award winner during the Campus Sustainability Celebration on Wednesday, October 26 from 4-6 p.m. at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center. For planning purposes, please let us know who will be accepting the award(s) on behalf of your unit by Friday, October 21.
Sustainability initiatives are at the core of Illinois’ commitment to its land-grant university mission. The Climate Leadership Commitment pledges the Urbana campus to be carbon neutral by 2050, which requires all students, staff, and employees working together to implement a dynamic, multi-disciplinary approach to campus sustainability.
The ECIP awards began in 2013 as a way to recognize outstanding individual and team efforts that move us closer to reaching our Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP) goals. The ECIP honors occupants of campus buildings that have reduced energy at the greatest level from one year to the next. This year more than $177,000 for improvement projects in winning facilities will be provided through the program.
Everyone researching, learning, and working in these nine buildings is an ECIP winner, and we encourage as many participants to join the celebration as possible. Hosted by Facilities & Services and the Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment, the Campus Sustainability Celebration will cover the iCAP objectives, celebrate the diverse sustainability community, and recognize 2016 winners.
We look forward to you and your employees joining us to celebrate the ECIP winners and their contributions toward campus energy conservation.
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2016 ECIP WINNERS |
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Occupant Action Category |
% Improvement |
Incentive Award |
|
1. Atmospheric Sciences Building |
7.5% |
$50,324 |
|
2. Krannert Center for the Performing Arts |
4.8% |
$34,111 |
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3. Institute of Government & Public Affairs Building |
4.4% |
$15,083 |
|
4. 1207 West Oregon Street (tie) |
2.9% |
$10,048 |
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4. Temple Hoyne Buell Hall (tie) |
2.4% |
$11,486 |
|
Energy Advancement Category |
% Improvement |
Incentive Award |
|
1. Davenport Hall |
25.8% |
$26,335 |
|
2. Ceramics Kiln House |
21.2% |
$10,000 |
|
3. Transportation Building |
14.0% |
$10,000 |
|
4. Rehabilitation Education Center |
9.6% |
$10,000 |
Helen J. Coleman, LEED AP
Interim Executive Director
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Facilities & Services
1501 South Oak St.
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 265-8477
E-mail: hjcolema@illinois.edu
Prairie Rivers Network, the Illinois affiliate for the National Wildlife Federation, is leading an effort to support monarchs in the local region. The are also working with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) on a plan for protecting monarchs in our state. IDNR is planning a statewide event in Springfield on September 9 to share the results of initial surveys.
The Champaign County Sustainability Network (CCNet) participated in the Pollinator Palooza on July 16: "Help plant milkweed at Firefighter Park, 305 S Randolph St, Champaign, Saturday July 16 from 9-12, bring gloves -- The Champaign Park District is transforming Firefighter Park (305 S Randolph) into a butterfly habitat. All City Staff are invited to help plant milkweed this Saturday from 9 am to noon. Champaign joined the Mayor's Monarch Challenge Leadership Circle to save the Monarch Butterfly. In the last 20 years, the Monarch population has declined by over 94%, shrinking from over 1 billion to just 60 million butterflies. Monarchs rely on Milkweed plants, the only plant that they can use to cocoon. The Midwest is an essential breeding ground for the annual Monarch migration from Canada to Mexico, and habitat loss has contributed to their decline."
CCNet also hosted the Pollinator Pocket Garden Tour on July 28: "Walking Tour Begins at Bresnan Center,706 Kenwood Rd, Champaign -- Moving beyond pollinator week in June and to keep the conversation ongoing, CCNET is hosting a tour with, Randy Hauser, Horticulture and Natural Areas Supervisor for the Champaign Park District to learn about "pocket gardens". This will be a great learning experience for people who love plants and want to help the pollinators and the Monarch, but only have small space for gardens."
The City of Champaign and other partners in the community such as the Champaign Park District, Prairie Rivers Network and many others have been working to preserve Monarch Butterfly habitat throughout the community. The City of Champaign joined the Mayor's Monarch Challenge Leadership Circle to save the Monarch Butterfly. In the last 20 years, the Monarch population has declined by over 94%, shrinking from over 1 billion to just 60 million butterflies. Monarchs rely on Milkweed plants, the only plant that they can use to cocoon. The Midwest is an essential breeding ground from the annual Monarch migration from Canada to Mexico, and habitat loss has contributed to their decline. The Champaign Park District hosted a number of Monarch Themed events throughout the summer focused on Monarch Butterfly education and habitat preservation.
City of Urbana staff have planted milkweed seed in landscapes at the Boneyard Creek. They have also designed a butterfly and pollinator garden to be installed south of the City Building next spring. Additionally, Mayor Prussing has signed the Wildlife Federation’s Mayors For Monarchs Pledge. In accordance with the pledge and the Mayor’s interest in supporting monarch populations, staff have assisted in the creation or enhancement of monarch and pollinator gardens with community groups at the Lierman Garden, Urbana Free Library Garden, and Downtown Garden.
Here are some useful references on Native Plants, Pollinators, and related topics.
The ECBS Objective 4 Subcommittee met Tuesday, February 16 to continue fleshing out the ECBS SWATeam's fourth iCAP objective, which has to do with increasing campus engagement in sustainability. Discussion continued on ECIP and potential changes for the upcoming year- a major issue is raising awareness of this program and others like it. By the conclusion of the meeting, the focus of the subcommittee shifted to creating and sending recommendations to the iCAP Working Group, such as a Green Labs Initiative proposal as well as continuing Eco-Olympics or initiating a similar program that would serve as dorm resident engagement. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 23.
The ECBS Objective 4 Subcommittee held its first meeting on Tuesday, February 9. Discussion revolved around the issue of tying all existing campus engagement programs (e.g., ECIP, Certified Green Office Program, revolving loan fund, etc.) together into one campus-wide brand.
| Occupant Action Category | % Improvement | Incentive Award |
| 1. Admissions and Records Building |
39.2% | $61,778 |
| 2. Agricultural Bioprocess Laboratory |
25.2% | $34,110 |
| 3. Christopher Hall | 24.9% | $18,297 |
| 4. Turner Hall | 11.4% | $16,075 |
| Energy Advancement Category | % Improvement | Incentive Award |
| 1. David Kinley Hall | 39.9% | $33,701 |
| 2. Lincoln Hall | 32.0% | $15,961 |
| 3. Early Childhood Development Building |
24.2% | $10,000 |
| 4. Davenport Hall | 19.6% | $10,000 |
Currently, the Illini Union has a variety of water fountains in the facility, totaling 16 units. Select fountains were retrofitted in 2009 with “goose-neck” style bottle filler fixtures, however these are susceptible to damage and not filtered. Ten units in public areas are funded for replacement in this project with Elkay fountains that have built in bottle refill stations. These water fountains will make it much easier to fill water bottles than the current water fountains and provide filtered, cool water to students and guests. These fill stations will also track the number of bottles saved from the land fill and will provide this information on an LED screen at the top of the refill station. The LED screens on each water fountain can be used as an educational resource for all users. These new Elkay water fountains will encourage everyone to refill their water bottles because each unit provides a real time digital display of the number of bottles saved from the landfill.
Award Letter - Union Water Fountains Dual Unit Information Model LVRCGNTL8WSK.pdf Energy Efficiency Comparison Chart.pdf Model LVRCGRN8WSK.pdf Model VRCGRN8WSK.pdf W - SSC Phase 1 - Union Fountains Supporting Docs.pdf
W - SSC Phase 1 - Union Fountains.xlsx W - SSC Step 2 - Illini Fountains - Fountain location Map.pdf W - SSC Step 2 - Illini Fountains.xls Water Foundation Replacement Project Supporting Documentation.pdf Water Quality Report 2013.pdfThe Daily Illini notes the ECIP in this article about the iCAP Forum.
http://www.dailyillini.com/news/article_e5e80564-5a55-11e4-b9f4-001a4bcf...
CHAMPAIGN, IL (October 22, 2014) – Eight facilities on the Urbana campus will win funding for facility improvements as recipients of the 2014 Energy Conservation Incentive Program (ECIP) awards on Wednesday, October 22 at 3:00 p.m. in Illini Union 314B as a part of the Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP) Forum.
Last year, the ECIP awarded more than $250K in pre-approved energy conservation projects.
The list of FY14 winning facilities is attached.
The attached file is the final report for the Water Bottle filler retrofit program.
Under the leadership of Professor Evan DeLucia, the Center for a Sustainable Environment is transitioning to the Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE). The News-Gazette wrote a great article covering the transition and the goals of the new organization (see file).
We are pleased to inform you that Prof. Evan DeLucia will become the first director of the Center for a Sustainable Environment, pending approval by the Board of Trustees.
Prof. DeLucia brings a record of exceptional scholarship and a wealth of administrative experience to the new center. The G. William Arends Professor of Biology and the director of the School of Integrative Biology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Prof. DeLucia joined the faculty at Illinois in 1986. He was the founding director of the program in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and has served as the head of the department of Plant Biology.
Illinois is uniquely poised to address the issue of environmental sustainability - and the Center for a Sustainable Environment will enhance our institutional capacity to do so. Prof. DeLucia will work with the many individuals, teams, and campus organizations involved in sustainability work on our campus to create the institutional structure to increase our impact and raise our profile as a leader in this area. These efforts will build on the campus strengths in sustainability, energy, and the environment that were so clearly identified in the Visioning Future Excellence process.
Prof. DeLucia's research interests strongly align with the vision for the Center. He studies the responses of forest and agro-ecosystems to elevated carbon dioxide and other elements of global change. He uses ecological, physiological and genomic approaches to understand how global change affects the carbon cycle and the trophic dynamics between plants and insects. His work has been well-funded by both government and industry.
Prof. DeLucia is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and is a member of multiple other professional societies. He received a B.A. from Bennington College, an M.F.S. in forest ecology from Yale University, and a Ph.D. in plant ecology and physiology from Duke University.
Please join us in welcoming Prof. Delucia to this new role.
EATING LOCAL MEANS CHOOSING FOODS THAT ARE GROWN WITHIN A 100 MILE RADIUS OF
WHERE YOU CONSUME IT.
IT’S JUST BETTER!
Looks, Tastes, and Nutritionally better because it is in season always and picked at ripeness. It even has a longer shelf life.
SUPPORTS LOCAL FARMERS & ECONOMY!
$$$ goes through fewer hands and tends to get to the people who grew it. At times by as much as 90% if purchased directly from local farmers.
HELPS SAVE THE PLANET!
Reduces the carbon footprint of our foods by using:
-LESS gas for transportation
-LESS electricity for refrigeration
-NO waste from packaging
The average grocery store's produce travels nearly 1,500 miles between the farm where it was grown and your refrigerator.
(source: https://www.sustainabletable.org/issues/whybuylocal/)
