iWG meeting minutes May 31, 2016
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iWG agenda May 31, 2016
Associated Project(s):see file
Conservation Budget Recommendation (ECONS003) - Submittal
Associated Project(s):The ECBS SWATeam submitted a recommendation to the iWG stating, "We recommend continuing to fund critical projects that are key to energy conservation efforts at UIUC. Given the budgetary constraints of the University of Illinois, the team has developed a prioritized list to guide decision makers about funding priorities. Please see noted references for additional rationale for our recommendations.
Conservation Budget Recommendation - Supplanted by ECONS003
Associated Project(s):The Conservation Budget Recommendation (ECONS001) was supplanted by an updated Conservation Budget Recommendation (ECONS003).
ECBS SWATeam Meeting Minutes
Associated Project(s):At the ECBS SWATeam meeting this week, Sam Wilson, a grad student in Communication, presented his ongoing research efforts on fume hood behaviors, which will tie into the development of our Green Labs Initiative. Big Picture Recommendation discussion continued as the team worked on making clear connections to iCAP 2015 in the document, which is set to be submitted by the end of next week. The online Energy Dashboard has been updated, courtesy of Mike Marquissee.
Article about Illini Lights Out
Associated Project(s):ECBS SWATeam Meeting Minutes
Associated Project(s):Discussion on the development of a campus sustainability brand continued, with the input of iSEE Communications attendees Tony Mancuso and Olivia Harris. The Big Picture Recommendation discussion moved forward as well, and a subcommittee meeting was set for April 26. The Green Office Program is up and running again, with Olivia Webb replacing Nishant Makhijani as iSEE Sustainability Programs Coordinator. The Building Standards Consultation Group is planning to call its first meeting, led by Morgan Johnston and Fred Hahn, before the end of the semester.
Illini Lights Out Results
Associated Project(s):Energy Conservation and Building Standards SWATeam Recommendation Summary:
Illini Lights Out – Friday April 15th 6pm – 7pmIllini Lights Out pilot was a huge success
Associated Project(s):Just quick here. We completed the Illini Lights Out a few minutes ago. It went off magnificently. Alex led the process with confidence and clarity. 15 volunteers showed up plus the 7 student patrols (they were perfect). Alex sent the teams out with clipboards (thanks Alex and Karl), maps (thank you Morgan J), instructions (thank you Morgan K) and tally sheets (thank you Jessica) to turn off lights and close windows, The teams took about 30 to 50 minutes, depending on the building. Pizza was enjoyed by all when they finished. The students seemed to really enjoy it.
iWG meeting agenda March 30, 2016
Associated Project(s):see file
iWG meeting meeting March 30, 2016
Associated Project(s):see file
ECBS SWATeam Meeting Minutes
Associated Project(s):The SWATeam continued the discussion about its Big Picture Recommendation for energy conservation regarding the Campus Master Plan. Students reported their findings on what undergraduates want to see on energy displays in campus buildings. Smaller updates on fume hood efficiency efforts and Illini Lights Out followed. Green Labs Initiative intern Natalie Pelekh attended this meeting to present her research on Green Labs programs at other schools and to discuss factors that need consideration before launching our own Green Labs program.
ECBS Objective 4 Subcommittee Meeting Minutes
Associated Project(s):Illini Lights Out was further developed in terms of advertising and the logistics of the event. Olivia Harris from iSEE attended to participate in the continued logo contest discussion. A key aspect of this contest is clearly defining what we're looking for in this logo and exactly what it will be encompassing. The contest may be pushed back to Fall 2016.
ECBS SWATeam Meeting Minutes
Associated Project(s):The iCAP ECBS Objective 2 consultation group is forming, and the first meeting is planned for the week after spring break. Karl updated on fume hood efficiency efforts, which have led to several fume hoods being shut down. The Energy Dashboard project was discussed and give to the Objective 4 Subcommittee as a new item to work on. The team also discussed ways to advocate for energy conservation funding in the campus master plan and decided to create a proposal to send to the Office of the Provost.
ECBS Objective 4 Subcommittee Meeting Minutes
Associated Project(s):Committee members updated on tasks in preparation of Illini Lights Out. The tally sheet design and advertising methods were discussed. The meeting ended with a discussion on the logo contest and how to go about launching it.
ECONS002 Illini Lights Out Recommendation - Submittal
Associated Project(s):The ECBS SWATeam submitted a recommendation to the iWG stating, "The ECBS SWATeam recommends conducting a one hour pilot audit of lights left on in select buildings on campus as part of a campus engagement and conservation strategy. Pairs of students accompanied by campus security/other personnel (as necessary) are assigned buildings to audit on the main Quad to turn off non-essential lights in classrooms/bathrooms not in use. Volunteers will meet at a designated location to sign in, review safety protocols and receive their tally sheets and floor plans.
ECBS Objective 4 Subcommittee Meeting Minutes
Associated Project(s):Details for the pilot energy audit were further developed in order to finalize the recommendation. The audit will be called Illini Lights Out and is set to occur on April 15 at 6pm and to target student volunteers. Details and issues discussed are included in the attached minutes.
ECBS SWATeam Meeting Minutes
Associated Project(s):Ben McCall attended this ECBS SWATeam meeting to join in on the discussion of objectives 2 and 3 under the ECBS section of iCAP 2015. A consultation group will be formed to help in recommending potential objective 2 strategies. The main issue is that there is no "one size fits all" standard for all campus buildings. Various strategies of creating a feedback loop for reducing energy usage were also discussed with regards to objective 3. Next meeting is set for Tuesday, March 15.
ECBS Objective 4 Subcommittee Meeting Minutes
Associated Project(s):The ECBS Objective 4 Subcommittee met on Tuesday, February 23 to continue discussions on campus engagement in sustainability. Paul Foote attended and gave an update on Eco-Olympics and his plans to continue the program this year, with some changes. Work on the Green Labs Initiative is progressing. A continued discussion of potential recommendations to send to the iWG led to the idea of a pilot energy audit by student volunteers on April 15. However, the issue of raising awareness for and branding campus sustainability remains.
ECBS Objective 4 Subcommittee Meeting Minutes
Associated Project(s):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.