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semi final draft of 2010 iCAP
Associated Project(s):The attached word doc is a semi-final draft of the first Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP) for our university. This file includes comments from Jack Dempsey, Brian Deal, Stephanie Lage, Tom Abram, Suhail Barot, Terry Ruprecht, and notes from Jack Dempsey entered by Judy Harris.
Attached Files:CCNet Business Discussion Group
Associated Project(s):See attached
Attached Files:Roger Adams Laboratory (completed)
Associated Project(s):A portion of the T-12 fixtures in the Roger Adams Laboratory were retrofitted in the 2008 leg of the ICECF Lighting Retrofit. The remaining 2,064 fixtures were replaced in the 2009 Retrofit, however, allowing an additional Annual kWh Savings of 157,759 hours. The Simple Payback for the replacing these fixtures in the remaining portion of the building is 3.34 years.
Open House, April 2010
Associated Project(s):The Campus Bike Project, located at 608 East Pennsylvania Ave. in Champaign, will hold an open house on Friday, April 23, from noon to 5 p.m. in conjunction with Earth Day. Tours will be available every hour, on the hour, at 12 noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m.
Attached Files:Final Grant Extension Letter
Associated Project(s):In April 2010, Suhail Barot of Student Sustainability Committee (SSC) wrote a letter to Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation (ICECF) to approve a final 1-year grant extension to build the wind turbine at South Farm location.
Attached Files:Roger Adams Laboratory (portion)
Associated Project(s):Sixty-four lighting fixtures in a portion of the Roger Adams Laboratory were changed from T-12 fixtures to T-8 fixtures as part of the ICECF Lighting Retrofit. This will allow an Annual kWh Savings of 10,092 hours. The Simple Payback for changing the fixtures in the Roger Adams Laboratory is 2.01 years.
Undergraduate Library
Associated Project(s):As part of the ICECF 2009 Lighting Retrofit, 2,294 T-12 fixtures in the Undergraduate Library were replaced with the more energy-efficient T-8 fixtures. This switch will incur an Annual kWh Savings of 508,525 hours. The simple payback for this project is -0.17 years.
2010 Waste Reduction Plan
Associated Project(s):From: Wegel, Carl V (Facilities & Services)
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 3:31 PM
To: Dempsey, John G (Facilities & Services)
Subject: FW: Waste Reduction Plan 2010Jack,
I asked Tracy to proceed. We should be good for another 5 years.
Carl
From: Osby, Tracy L (Facilities & Services)
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 5:35 PM
To: Wegel, Carl V (Facilities & Services)
Subject: Waste Reduction Plan 2010Carl,
I have made the adjustments that were recommended and Tim has adjusted the numbers as needed. Unless notified differently, tomorrow Wednesday 3/31/10, I will proceed to send an e-version to:
David E. Smith, Manager
Illinois College Assistance Program for Recycling and Waste reduction (I-CAP)
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
620 East Adams - CIPS 5
Springfield, IL 62701 - 1615
I will also have to send via U.S. mail an original and three copies (signed), as it is required according to the guidelines. Thanks
Tracy Osby
Facilities and Services
Coordinator Of Campus Waste Management (Interim)
Waste Transfer Station
10 E. St. Mary's Road
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 244 - 7283
tosby@illinois.edu
Attached Files:Bevier Hall
Associated Project(s):A total of 1,982 lighting fixtures in Bevier Hall were changed from T-12 fixtures to T-8 fixtures as part of the ICECF Lighting Retrofit. This will allow an Annual kWh Savings of 338,894 hours. The Simple Payback for changing the fixtures inBevier Hall is 1.26 years.
Noyes Laboratory
Associated Project(s):A total of 1,574 lighting fixtures in the Noyes Laboratory were changed from T-12 fixtures to T-8 fixtures as part of the ICECF Lighting Retrofit. This will allow an Annual kWh Savings of 276,264 hours. The Simple Payback for changing the fixtures in the Noyes Laboratory is 0.94 years.
Campus Bike Project soft opening, March 2010
Associated Project(s):The Campus Bike Project (later named the Campus Bicycle Shop) opened in March of 2010 during Naturally Illinois and began serving the campus for 16 hours per week (open Monday mornings, Friday afternoons, and Sunday and Tuesday evenings).
A press release was sent out and is attached here.
Attached Files:Renewable Energy Summit Presentation 2010
Associated Project(s):Tom Abram discussed various renewable energy programs and projects on campus, along with future goals for the University.
Attached Files:High Tunnels
Associated Project(s):The Student Sustainable Farm began using high tunnels, which allow for year-round production. The farm will begin with salad greens, leaf lettuce, and braising greens.
LEED Presentation 2010
Associated Project(s):Tom Abram discussed the LEED system (categories, ranking system, etc.) and market sectors.
Attached Files:Davenport Hall
Associated Project(s):A total of 2,030 lighting fixtures in Davenport Hall were changed from T-12 fixtures to T-8 fixtures as part of the ICECF Lighting Retrofit. This will allow an Annual kWh Savings of 363,141 hours. The Simple Payback for changing the fixtures in Davenport Hall is 1.36 years.
SSC funding requested for start up costs
Associated Project(s):In November 2009, funding was requested from the SSC to support the start up costs of the campus location. Unfortunately, this funding was denied.
Freer Hall
Associated Project(s):A total of 629 lighting fixtures in Freer Hall were changed from T-12 fixtures to T-8 fixtures as part of the ICECF Lighting Retrofit. This will allow an Annual kWh Savings of 100,595 hours. The Simple Payback for changing the fixtures in Freer Hall is 2.49 years.
Natural History Building
Associated Project(s):A total of 2,153 lighting fixtures in the Natural History Building were changed from T-12 fixtures to T-8 fixtures as part of the ICECF Lighting Retrofit. This will allow an Annual kWh Savings of 345,994 hours. The Simple Payback for changing the fixtures in the Natural History Building is 2.37 years.
Funding for employee from F&S Executive Director
Associated Project(s):This afternoon, I verified with Jack Dempsey that he is still willing to fund a 900-HR extra-help employee for the first year of the new Campus Bike Project. The employee will be paid $12.00 per hour for 900 hours, so the full cost is $10,800. - Morgan Johnston