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Site location (modified)

Posted by Sarthak Prasad on March 8, 2011
Associated Project(s):
Wind Turbine Generator(s) on South Farms [ARCHIVED]
A modified version of the site location for the wind turbine was proposed.
Attached Files:
- Wind turbine location map
- Wind turbine (modified) location comparison
Wind turbine: History and status

Posted by Sarthak Prasad on March 7, 2011
Associated Project(s):
Wind Turbine Generator(s) on South Farms [ARCHIVED]
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:
- Wind Turbine Project History and Status.doc
Computing Applications Building

Posted by Gwendolyn Childers on March 4, 2011

Associated Project(s):
ICECF 2009 Lighting Retrofit [ARCHIVED]
As part of the ICECF 2009 Lighting Retrofit, 621 T-12 fixtures in the Computing Applications Building were replaced with more energy-efficient T-8 fixtures. This switch will incur an Annual kWh Savings of 113,735 hours. The simple payback for this project is 0.74 years.
Energy presentation at Altgeld

Posted by Morgan White on March 3, 2011

Associated Project(s):
Presentations with Energy Liaisons [ARCHIVED]
Energy details on display at Altgeld.
Medical Sciences Building

Posted by Gwendolyn Childers on March 1, 2011

Associated Project(s):
ICECF 2009 Lighting Retrofit [ARCHIVED]
As part of the ICECF 2009 Lighting Retrofit, 2,195 T-12 fixtures in the Medical Sciences Building were replaced with the more energy-effiecient T-8 fixtures. This switch will incur an Annual kWh Savings of 416,547 hours. The simple payback for this project is 11.68 years.
Kevin Wolz discusses composting with various F&S representatives

Posted by Morgan White on February 28, 2011

Associated Project(s):
Large-Scale Food Waste Composting
Series of emails from Kevin Wolz with various F&S staff. Tracy was involved in discussions with Kevin about the waste container and truck options. Ryan Welch was involved in discussions with Kevin about the possibilities of using the Grounds landscape compost site and equipment.
Energy presentation at IGB

Posted by Morgan White on February 11, 2011

Associated Project(s):
Presentations with Energy Liaisons [ARCHIVED]
Energy details on display at the Institute of Genomic Biology.
Site Selection Committee formed

Posted by Morgan White on February 9, 2011

Associated Project(s):
Solar Farm 1.0
A Site Selection committee was formed to evaluate potential locations for the Solar Farm.
Letter from the Mayor of Urbana

Posted by Sarthak Prasad on February 8, 2011
Associated Project(s):
Wind Turbine Generator(s) on South Farms [ARCHIVED]
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:
- Letter from the Mayor of Urbana
Public comments #2

Posted by Sarthak Prasad on February 1, 2011
Associated Project(s):
Wind Turbine Generator(s) on South Farms [ARCHIVED]
Following the meeting on January 31, 2011, the university received comment cards from the public.
Attached Files:
- Public Comment Cards #2
Public meeting #2

Posted by Sarthak Prasad on January 31, 2011
Associated Project(s):
Wind Turbine Generator(s) on South Farms [ARCHIVED]
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:
- Public meeting Jan 31
Kevin Wolz meets with F&S representatives

Posted by Morgan White on January 30, 2011

Associated Project(s):
Large-Scale Food Waste Composting
Kevin Wolz met with Carl Wegel & Tracy Osby to discuss compost pick-up & transportation
Energy presentation at Ice Arena

Posted by Morgan White on January 21, 2011

Associated Project(s):
Presentations with Energy Liaisons [ARCHIVED]
Energy details on display at Ice Arena.
Energy presentation at CRCE

Posted by Morgan White on January 20, 2011

Associated Project(s):
Presentations with Energy Liaisons [ARCHIVED]
Energy details on display at CRCE.
Energy presentation at ARC

Posted by Morgan White on January 19, 2011

Associated Project(s):
Presentations with Energy Liaisons [ARCHIVED]
Energy details on display at ARC.
BLUE LEED standard info

Posted by Sarthak Prasad on January 15, 2011

Associated Project(s):
LEED Certification
Building a Lasting University Environment (BLUE) [ARCHIVED]
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEEDⓇ) is a green building certification and rating system established by the US Green Business Council which provides a framework for the design and construction of green buildings. The F&S Planning and Construction Divisions successfully implemented LEEDⓇ Silver standards and practices on all capital construction projects over $5 million. As of January 2011, all new construction will strive for LEED Gold Certification. Facilities & Services employs 25 LEEDⓇ Accredited Professionals.
BLUE Sustainable planting info

Posted by Sarthak Prasad on January 15, 2011

Associated Project(s):
Increase Pollinator-Friendly Areas
Building a Lasting University Environment (BLUE) [ARCHIVED]
Sustainable plants are native species that are resilient to insects and disease. Once established, they require minimal fertilizer, watering, and upkeep. The F&S Grounds Department planted 80 native trees last year and more than 2,300 native grasses in the last three years. Campus locations with native grasses include: Roger Adams Laboratory, the Institute for Genomic Biology, the Agricultural Engineering Building, and the Veterinary Medicine Basic Sciences Building.
News article about wind turbine in Champaign

Posted by Sarthak Prasad on January 11, 2011
Associated Project(s):
Wind Turbine Generator(s) on South Farms [ARCHIVED]
Contribute to Regional Climate Action Plans
In January 2011, The News-Gazette published an article "Champaign turbine draws no complaints, unlike Urbana proposal".
Attached Files:
- Champaign turbine draws no complaints, unlike Urbana proposal.pdf
The Sustainable University Presentation 2011

Posted by Zach Bromberg on January 11, 2011
Associated Project(s):
Sustainability Reports and Presentations
John Dempsey, Morgan White, and Suhail Barot discussed commitments signed with the University, the iCAP plan and implementation methods, as well as funding options and challenges.
Attached Files:
- The Sustainable University Presentation 2011.pdf
Public comments

Posted by Sarthak Prasad on December 16, 2010
Associated Project(s):
Wind Turbine Generator(s) on South Farms [ARCHIVED]
Following the presentation by Morgan Johnston on December 16, questions and comments from the public were received.
Attached Files:
- Public comment cards

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