IWG Meeting Minutes November 30, 2017
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ECBS SWATeam Meeting Minutes
Associated Project(s):On November 1, the ECBS SWATeam had their fourth meeting of FY17. Representatives Doris Reeser and Brad Klein from the Deferred Maintenance Program came to talk about AFMFA and maintenance. The team also considered potential funding for energy conservation and started a discussion on a possible recommendation. The Green Labs Coordinator position is also moving along, and the team plans to establish safety guidelines and procedures for the program in the near future. Marian Huhman has also contacted the student group American Advertising Federation for a sustainability imagery project.
Attached Files:iWG meeting agenda November 30, 2017
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Attached Files:ECBS SWATeam Meeting Minutes
Associated Project(s):At the ECBS SWATeam's third meeting of FY17, the members discussed methods for how the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) can become more sustainable. For example, there are lighting opportunities at Irwin Practice Facility and at Atkins tennis center. In addiiton, Mike Marquissee, director of Budget, Research and Planning for energy services, presented a mini-lecture (also attached) to the team on their funding options and predicted budget for FY18. The SWATeam then discussed how the grant cuts will impact their iCap progress, as well as what needs to be prioritized in terms of funding. Finally, updates on programs such as the Green Labs Coordinator and Illini Lights out were presented.
Attached Files:iWG meeting agenda October 27, 2017
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Attached Files:iWG meeting minutes October 27, 2017
Associated Project(s):see file
Attached Files:ECBS SWATeam Meeting Minutes
Associated Project(s):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.
Attached Files:iWG meeting minutes September 18, 2017
Associated Project(s):see file
Attached Files:Meeting Notes - 9-18-2017
Associated Project(s):The iCAP Working Group met and discussed the following items:
1. Welcome to New Members
2. SWATeam Updates
3. Green Labs Program Update
a. Overview of Green Labs Concept
b. History of SWATeam Recommendation and Assessmentc. Green Labs Best Practices From Peer Institutions
d. Open Issues for Discussion
Attached Files:iWG agenda September 18, 2017
Associated Project(s):see file
Attached Files:ECBS SWATeam Meeting Minutes
Associated Project(s):The Energy Conservation and Building Standards SWATeam gathered for the first meeting of the FY2017 on September 12. The team briefly reflected on the progress made thus far (e.g. Zero Net Growth policy was passed in 2015 and a 30% campus-wide energy reduction goal was achieved 3 years early). Updates on current projects were also presented, such as on the new leadership of the Illini Lights Out program.
Attached Files:ECONS004 Green Labs Coordinator Recommendation - Transmittal
Associated Project(s):Following the completion of iWG assessment for ECONS004 Green Labs Coordinator, the recommendation was transmitted to Melanie Loots and Jan Novakofski from the VCR's office.
ECBS SWATeam meeting minutes
Associated Project(s):On the agenda at the ECBS SWATeam meeting:
1) Status of our recommendations to iWG;
2) Review of Illini Lights Out over the past year;
3) Any final thoughts, recommendations for Eco-Olympics;
4) Progress on building energy standards;
5) Updates on the revolving loan fund (RLF) projects;
6) Turning off computers. Change in policy, at least at F&S. Implications for Certified Green Office Program?
7) Building level energy consumption report summary;
8) Good-byes and thanks to departing members.
Attached Files:iWG meeting minutes May 2, 2017
Associated Project(s):see file
Attached Files:iWG agenda May 2, 2017
Associated Project(s):See attached agenda for iWG meeting held on May 2nd, 2017.
Attached Files:ECBS SWATeam meeting minutes
Associated Project(s):On the agenda at the ECBS SWATeam meeting:
1) Report from Karl on projects he has been working on:
a) Enterprise Works - proposed revolving loan project. Awaiting departmental funding of $350K to complete project.
b) Memorial Stadium RCx work - This appears to be getting $500K in funding.
c) National Soybean Research space walk preview.
2) Discussion on LEED requirements as iCAP goal
3) BIF lighting follow up
4) Final planning for ILO on Friday, April 14
5) Updates:
a) Eco-Olympics
b) Recommendation for ILO continuation submitted by Marian
c) Green Labs Coordinator position
6) SWATeam next meeting time and date: April 27th, from 3:30 to 5 pm.
Attached Files:ECBS SWATeam meeting minutes
Associated Project(s):On the agenda at the ECBS SWATeam meeting:
1) Final review of Illini Lights Out (ILO) recommendation;
2) Scott Willenbrock visiting April 14 meeting;
3) Updates:
- iCAP Portal. Work of Morgan and Chenxi Jiang;
- Earth Hour photo;
- Eco-Olympics;
- Green Lab Coordinator
4) SWATeam next meeting time and date: April 13th, from 3:30 to 5 pm.
Attached Files:iWG meeting agenda March 28, 2017
Associated Project(s):see file
Attached Files:iWG meeting minutes March 28, 2017
Associated Project(s):see file
Attached Files:Green Labs Coordinator Recommendation - Assessment with all comments
Associated Project(s):The iCAP Working Group (iWG) met on Dec 6, 2016. They supported the Green Labs Coordinator recommendation. The Assessment was completed with comments from all the iWG members on March 27, 2017. The iWG's official comment for this recommendation was:
"The iCAP Working Group strongly supports the creation of a formal and campus-wide Green Labs program, led by a full-time coordinator and assisted by a team of student interns and a faculty advisory committee. Many of our peer institutions have successfully implemented such programs. Such a program is almost certain to lead to significant cost savings: for example, if the program led to the decommissioning of just 1% of our campus's 1700 fume hoods, the recurring energy savings would pay for a full-time position. However, we anticipate that a much larger fraction (perhaps 10-20%) of hoods could be decommissioned, and there would be additional cost savings from behavior changes, freezer and refrigerator management, and other improvements. The fiscal benefit to the campus as a whole, in addition to the sustainability benefit, is clear. However, given current uncertainties about budgets and even budget models, it is not obvious which unit(s) stand to realize the cost savings over the long term. We therefore suggest that this position be supported centrally, by the Office of the Provost, as a cross-cutting cost-saving strategy. In terms of organizational placement, we suggest that the OVCR is the natural home for this program, because this office already oversees many programs related to the responsible conduct of research, including safety, compliance, and animal care. As suggested by the SWATeam, this program could also receive communications/marketing support from iSEE staff."
See attached the iWG assessment complete with official comments from all the iWG members.
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