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BIF greywater meter - update
Associated Project(s):The greywater piping system at BIF uses potable water, but in FY19 F&S started tracking the water consumption that goes through the greywater pipes. The meter for that water consumption is not in the Energy Billing System because it does not get billed separately. It is on the DDC system as 1206-W3. The meter base ID is 1206-W3. Usage can be requested from accounting or email Robbie Bauer.
Weekly Update
Associated Project(s):All, Last week was a little out of the ordinary: we hosted Agora Days classes at to the Bike Center in collaboration with University High School. 5 students came every morning Tuesday – Friday from 11 – 12:30pm. I taught basic bicycle repairs and provided some hands-on practice with them. Overall they seemed to enjoy themselves. A big thanks to Phillip for organizing the event!
I’ve started a new employee, Maria, and in the process of hiring two more to help with the spring and summer as a few staff are leaving after this semester.
Last week we took in six brand new bikes as donations here at the Bike Center and have been working to get those tuned up and ready for sale. It will be a little odd to have them on the sales floor as they are new, shiny, and not a “used” bike in the sense that we usually employ the term. Big thanks to Corey for orchestrating the logistics and transporting the bikes!
Courtesy of F&S the Bike Center will take possession of a new bike trailer. It’s small but very much a cargo trailer (no kid seats). Will be great for hauling smaller boxes! I’ll go pick it up this week.
The numbers:
Visitors: 48
Sales: $301
Bikes (refurb): 2 for $260
Tire/tube: 3 for $18
Jake Benjamin
Campus Bike Center ManagerSpecial SSC funding cycle launches today
Associated Project(s):SSC is offering a special funding cycle for more entry/mid level projects that promote environmental awareness, justice, and green living. More info is online at https://ssc.sustainability.illinois.edu/?page_id=2452.
Attached Files:Weekly Updates for Zero Waste
Associated Project(s):Hi Pete and Shawn—
Zero waste activity for the past week was an exchange of emails with Fab Lab to see if they could make use of the EPS densifier. They appreciated the offer but declined it for lack of space. They suggested Arch Annex1 may have use for it, and Morgan has also given me other suggestions, which I plan to pursue this week.
Best regards
Marya Ryan
ECBS SWATeam Meeting Minutes
Associated Project(s):On February 22nd, 2019, the ECBS SWATeam held a meeting.
Attached Files:Washington Post article: The next money crop for farmers: Solar panels
Associated Project(s):The Washington Post published an article on February 22, 2019, about how farmers are making the transition to solar based on current corn and soybean price drops, and the implications of that. Evan DeLucia is quoted in this article.
See attached or follow the link to read the article.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/the-next-money-crop-for-...
ALUFS Meeting Notes 22 February 2019
Associated Project(s):A plan to gather information on agricultural greenhouse gas emissions tools was intitiated. Many of the goals related to landscaping have been met (for example, incorporation of sustainability into the Campus Master Plan); in iCAP review, the team deicided that more goals would be needed if work were to be continued in this field. The team brought up the impact on food choice regarding greenhouse gases, as compared to transportation.
Attached Files:DTRT test next Thursday
Associated Project(s):We plan to start the DTRT test next Thursday (Feb 28, 2019). We will be circulating heated water through the loop for 72 hrs, then turn off the water and measure the subsurface temperatures with the DTS system for roughly a week.
Letter of Support from F&S for the Curtis Road railroad track grade separation project
Associated Project(s):F&S provided the attached letter of support for the Curtis Road railroad track grade separation project, and promising to use Solar Farm 2.0 power for the associated street lights.
SSC funds Energy Shaft at the Energy Farm
Associated Project(s):This student-led project will involve the design, construction, and installation of an energy geo-structure for heating the UIUC Energy Farm, located near the southeast corner of Race Street and Curtis Road on the South Farms. This project has great potential in exploring and utilizing geothermal energy, a renewable energy alternative to fossil fuels. An energy shaft is a new technology designed to access the shallow geothermal energy (relatively constant ground temperature in the upper 30 m of the subsurface). The objective of the project is to determine the feasibility of using drilled shafts that are already being used to support structures on campus also as a geothermal heat-exchange element. Geothermal heat exchangers (closed absorber pipes) can be incorporated into underground infrastructure, e.g., drilled shafts, through which water is circulated to withdraw shallow geothermal heat (~55 °F) and transport it to the surface for structure heating or cooling.
Attached Files:Students for Equal Access to Learning (SEAL) Fee Renewal Referenda Questions
Associated Project(s):The final version for the student ballot about the renewal of the Bicycle Programs and Infrastructure Fee is attached. CSEC accepted all of the recommended changes. The goals for this revision are to clearly inform the voter about how the fee will be assessed and spent, to appropriately frame the result of the vote as advisory, and to introduce consistency across other referenda questions on fee renewal.
Attached Files:SSC Scope Change: Bicycle Registration and RFID Tracking Program
Associated Project(s):Please see attached the scope change document. This request suggested the use of Eco-Counter instead of developing a system in-house by the students of Roly Poly team.
SSC funds Red Oak Rain Garden Sidewalks
Associated Project(s):Located just south of Allen Hall/LAR and west of McKinley Health Center, the Red Oak Rain Garden solves local flooding issues while providing an outdoor space for the UIUC community. This SSC grant provides support for sidewalk modifications and additions, expanding pedestrian and cyclist transportation while strengthening flood control. The project team will also install benches to encourage community members to use the space throughout the year. For outreach, the project team will host a ribbon cutting event that celebrates the upgraded rain garden. Similarly, individuals can follow the rain garden @RainGardenUIUC on all social media platforms.
Attached Files:Full Committee Biweekly Meeting - 2.18.19
Associated Project(s):During this meeting, the committee discussed the ActGreen micro grant proposal, applicant outreach, and Fall 2019 recruitment.
Attached Files:eGen SWATeam Meeting Minutes
Associated Project(s):On February 19th, 2019, the eGen SWATeam had their second meeting of the spring semester.
Attached Files:Eco-Olympics Kickoff
Associated Project(s):iSEE will provide up to $1,000 toward trophies, printing costs, and/or the software needed for building monitors in support of Eco-Olympics this spring.
Water and Stormwater Meeting Notes 19 February 2019
Associated Project(s):Attainability of iCAP goals and a review of the objectives to be applied to the upcoming 2020 iCAP were discussed.
Attached Files:6 February 2019 SWATeam minutes
Associated Project(s):The attached document contains the meeting minutes for 6 February 2019.
Attached Files:7 February 2019
Associated Project(s):The attached document is the meeting minutes from 7 February 2019.
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