Done:

• Fixed map marker popup formatting on Theme pages (e.g. Energy theme map)
• Permissions:
  • Metric Tracking:
    • Add/update: iCAP Admins, iCAP Moderators, iCAP Clerks
    • Delete: iCAP Admins, iCAP Moderators, NOT iCAP Clerks
  • Metric Targets:
    • Add/update: iCAP Admins, iCAP Moderators, NOT iCAP Clerks
    • Delete: iCAP Admins, iCAP Moderators, NOT iCAP Clerks
• Metric search/display (DEV):
  • Search text
  • Theme (via connected Project, i.e. Theme -> Project -> Metric)
    • Need to figure out how to display/search this... a metric can link to many projects, each with its own Primary Theme, so perhaps we should show each of them for the metric, a la the card collection we created for SSC?

Discussion:

• Question about a TODO: "Collections page: Add image upload option". At a previous meeting we had this TODO, but what was the context? Was it to have a thumbnail for each Collection? Or a banner image?
• Should we link to "Take Action" project from homepage?
• Archiving projects
  • Add "Archived" checkbox?
  • Add "Archived" to Visibility options?
  • Add "Archived" to Project Status options? (probably not - this mixes the status of the project itself with whether we still want it to show up on the site)
  • Remove from nested listings, still publicly available?

TODO:

• Header: remove "at" between UI and UC
• Show "no content" message under Metric Chart when no tracking records exist
• Look into Collection embedding again, à la Drawdown Solutions Library Sammy had found ("Filter by sector or area of action" section)
• SSC project categories:
  • Education and Justice
  • Energy
  • Food and Waste
  • Transportation and Infrastructure
  • Land, Air, and Water
• Metric search/display:
  • Theme (via connected Project, i.e. Theme -> Project -> Metric)
  • Most recent updates as of: (list of years) -> can we query Tracking data?
  • (Internal only) Last updated before (list of years) -> can we query Tracking data?
• (Low Priority) Make column headers click-sortable on Projects by Project Status page
• Fancy project layout mockups - keep tweaking #3 to improve contrast
• Discuss metrics
  • Metrics with lots of data
  • Consider how to handle old metrics that no longer track new data. Archive somehow?
  • Fun with math (e.g. combining multiple metrics)
  • Calculated Metrics on Dev site

Hi Madhu and Ehab,

FYI, Students for Environmental Concerns is requesting Student Sustainability Committee funding ($1,000.00) to develop a database of U of I investments, in relationship to divestment. 

Madhu, this is sponsored by Yu-Feng Lin at PRI, but I don’t think he is aware of the history in these discussions.  Perhaps you would like to reach out to Yu-Feng, or touch base with Susan Martinis?  (I don’t know if small scale projects come through iSEE for funding approvals or only larger budget projects.)

Thanks,

Morgan

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Just circling back on this – I did discuss this with Susan and will be meeting with Yu-Feng and Praveen Kumar to give them the background on this.

Thanks

Madhu

Although the Illini Union Events Program has not achieved 80% sustainability in FY23, the project is on track to reach this metric by FY24 with the implementation of new bylaws.

The iCAP Engagement Team had its April meeting. We discussed iCAP 7.1 and Earth Week. Next semester, our team is looking to revamp the Green Certified Office program.

Done:

• Added last updated date on Project page
• Project page:
  • Changed "Project History" heading to "Recent Project Updates"
  • Changed "View all project progress »" more link to "View all project updates »"
• Removed user & date/time from search results
• Added tracking date type (FY, monthly, etc.) to legend (e.g. Pedestrian and Bicycle Counts)

Discussion:

• Map marker popup display question (e.g. Energy theme map)
  
• Question about a TODO: "Collections page: Add image upload option". At a previous meeting we had this TODO, but what was the context? Was it to have a thumbnail for each Collection? Or a banner image?
• Should we link to "Take Action" project from homepage?
• Archiving projects
  • Add "Archived" checkbox?
  • Add "Archived" to Visibility options?
  • Add "Archived" to Project Status options? (probably not - this mixes the status of the project itself with whether we still want it to show up on the site)
  • Remove from nested listings, still publicly available?

TODO:

• Metric search/display:
  • Search text
  • Theme (via connected Project, i.e. Theme -> Project -> Metric)
  • Most recent updates as of: (list of years) -> can we query Tracking data?
  • (Internal only) Last updated before (list of years) -> can we query Tracking data?
• (Low Priority) Make column headers click-sortable on Projects by Project Status page
• Permissions:
  • Metric Tracking:
    • Add/update: iCAP Admins, iCAP Moderators, iCAP Advocates
    • Delete: iCAP Admins, iCAP Moderators, NOT iCAP Advocates
  • Metric Targets:
    • Add/update: iCAP Admins, iCAP Moderators, NOT iCAP Advocates
    • Delete: iCAP Admins, iCAP Moderators, NOT iCAP Advocates
• Fancy project layout mockups - keep tweaking #3 to improve contrast
• Discuss metrics
  • Metrics with lots of data
  • Consider how to handle old metrics that no longer track new data. Archive somehow?
  • Fun with math (e.g. combining multiple metrics)
  • Calculated Metrics on Dev site

Hi all,

This is a friendly reminder that we are scheduled to meet to discuss EPP tomorrow (Thursday) from 2 – 3 PM via Zoom (link below). Looking forward to speaking with you all then!

Thanks,

Meredith

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Good morning,

Here is the current draft I’ve put together for the EPP Guide. I’ll be ready to discuss at our meeting this afternoon.

Thanks,

Aaron M Finder

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Good morning,

I wanted to follow up to make sure this stays on everyone radar. Does anyone have anything to add to the attachment?

Thank you,

Aaron M Finder

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Hi Aaron,

Thank you for following up on the EPP Guide last month. I am wondering what the current status is - are you still looking for feedback from us?

Thanks,

Meredith

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Hi Meredith,

Syd was able to send over some comments but I am awaiting a responses from the others on this thread. If anyone has any recommendation for improvements or wants to forward this document to other UIUC stakeholders for their input, that would be appreciated. To ensure we maintain progress, could everyone have their comments in by 6/30/2022?

Thanks,

Aaron M Finder

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Hi all,

Thanks for including me. I attached my comments. As I am joining this conversation late, you may have already discussed some of the issues that I raise. Generally, I think we could provide more specific criteria in some places. The UC System has a very detailed document that we could consult for guidance. I am not advocating for the stringent guidelines they use, but putting this out there as a nice resource:

Happy to chat about this if desired.

Thanks,

Jen

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Hi Aaron,

Can you provide a status update on the procurement document please?

Thanks,

Jen

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Hi Jennifer,

To date, I have only received comments from you and Pete’s former intern. I was hoping to receive more input from F&S as they will be the department most impacted. If F&S does not have further comment, we can work towards finalizing the document.

Thanks,

Aaron M Finder

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Hi Aaron and Jen,

Please see the attached EPP document with additional comments from F&S.

Thank you,

Daphne

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Hi Morgan,

Putting this back on the radar! This was the most recent document we have with our EPP guidelines, sent to Aaron Finder. Where should we go from here?

Thank you,
Daphne

April 5, 2023 Green Research Committee (Kick Off) Meeting 1

Present: Lisa Moore, Daphne Hulse, Stephanie Hess, Jeremy Neighbors, Jennifer Fraterrigo, Chad Stevens, Shari Effert-Fanta, Sabrina Summers, Morgan White, Mitchell Bryant, Timothy Mies, Maisie Kingren, Paul Foote, Patty Jones, Susan Martinis, Madhu Khanna

Absent: Ehab Kamarah

Charge:

• Look at what others do.
  
  • Makes it less onerous.
  • Check in with our peer institutions
• Check in with our iCAP.
• Structure what we come up with in short- and long-term goals. We have a tight timeline and a broad objective overall.

Discussion:

• Two graduate students joined, which is very valuable to us.
• Deadline to show ideas and progress and present to Ehab, Madhu, and Susan, by May. Jeremy & Stephanie will give this update and summarize what is discussed now and a general timeline going forward.
• Morgan’s been thinking about this for 7 or 8 years, and is excited to see it come to fruition. The core is that researchers are making huge changes and breakthroughs to address climate change but we’re still buying plastic and throwing it away, leaving fume hoods open, etc. How to integrate it into research without jeopardizing the research itself, is the question to explore.
• Messaging must be very cautious to balance safety with sustainability.
• Opportunity to review the iCAP 2020 or 2015 objectives to identify how it applies today.
• Green Research as opposed to Green Labs: allows us to be more broad in our approach.
• Paul Foote spent a year just doing a Green Labs Program so he has tremendous experience and background knowledge on the subject. Don’t reinvent the wheel. I2SL, My Green Lab are good resources to look at.
• Mitchell: Not a lot of knowledge about how to dispose of waste safely (information deficit), so he sees a lot of improper disposal as a student. A lot of opportunity for energy reduction in labs. Concerted effort across campus is necessary, but can we add the carrot (incentive) as well?
• Tim: ACES, South Farms, see inconsistency with how waste is disposed of. Some go through Waste Transfer, others go through Area Disposal. Researchers want to do the right thing, but most people are strapped on time “how do I do it versus how do I have time in the day?” Growth chamber: big refrigerator with a lot of light bulbs. Remove the heat from lamps. Some people don’t turn them off - maintenance or researchers just forgetting. Think of a way to incentivize this? Support the researchers as much as possible.
• Mitchell thinks is very much falls on the individual to ensure they are following the right instructors (don’t pour stains down the sink, etc.).
• On Stephanie’s mind is a culture change for safety. How can they improve the culture of safety on campus? There is simultaneously a sustainability culture we need to grow, too.

How to accomplish this:

• The charge letter had three different goals:
  
  • Break into three groups and each would tackle one of those before the next meeting.
    
    • On-site wet and dry research labs, off-site UIUC research labs, agriculture land and field sites
    • Develop a program whereby groups and departments can qualify for a Green Lab or Green Research certification. Contribute to the iCAP goals.
    • Outline a framework to recommend building-specific plans for safe energy conservation
• Sub-teams in Teams is how we will communicate among our teams.
• Cadence of meetings?
  
  • Big meeting once per month, small groups on the week between (each team has a delegate for scheduling meetings for their group)
  • October deliverables - so we have until the end of September to work
• Resources to carry this out
  
  • Anything that will require funding we will need to state, justify, estimate cost, expected impact from the investment.
• Consider reward packages for research groups.
  
  • Rewarding research groups will be key, according to Donald Stevens
• Paul will put together a sheet of how funding in the past has worked, for projects he’s been involved with. Give the group an idea of how we can tap into funds.
• Stephanie: think about connections you have, things you can tap into.
  
  • Ex: TV screens in lab settings for safety communication. Interest from researchers for this, especially if they can get it for free. A way to communicate without needing paper. Where can we ask for favors?
• Jen’s concern: how can we get voices from other researchers on campus and oversee labs: find opportunities and barriers?
  
  • Paul: successful programs have Green Ambassadors who can be a voice for the labs and can brainstorm together what will work for different labs.
  • Group agrees that more faculty PIs should be included in the conversation.
• Donald & Morgan discussion on zero growth space policy - Capital - comes from Deferred Maintenance than any sort of energy-related issue.
• Mitchell Bryant: attending a seminar tomorrow on this topic and will post his notes in Teams

On April 4th, the Land & Water iCAP team met to finish up two final recommendations for the year: State Farm Center Permeable Pavers and Paver Maintenance. 

Meeting minutes are attached. 

Thank you for your responses so far to attend this very important event to confront Health and Environmental Strategies for Climate Adaptation.

For those who have not yet responded, there is still time. 

Please register using the link below today.

Cart Tutt

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FYI, I'll be speaking at this event this week (online). It is a free event, and we will highlight the indoor air quality project with Safe Traces and Integrating Green Technologies.  Thanks, Morgan 

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Morgan,

Did we get a report on the Astronomy Building from the Safe Traces test they ran?

Dave

Hi Rob,

Do we have an updated chart to show the progress to date,  i.e. FY22.

Ehab

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Morgan – Is this your chart?

Rob Roman

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Hi Rob,

It is from the icap portal at https://icap.sustainability.illinois.edu/metric/percent-reduction-energy-use-intensity.

I calculate it from the EUI, which we record here: https://icap.sustainability.illinois.edu/metric/energy-use-intensity. 

If you would get me the FY22 EUI, I should be able to add FY22 to both these charts this morning. 

I believe the projection shown in the image from Ehab was done by iSEE in photoshop. It uses the icap objectives shown in the top link, when you click on the chart tab called "icap 2020."

Thanks,

Morgan 

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Can you or Anthony provide EUI?

 Rob Roman

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194,638

Regards,

Tony

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Updated!

https://icap.sustainability.illinois.edu/metric/percent-reduction-energy-use-intensity

Thanks, Morgan 

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Ehab,

As per your request, please see attached. It was truly a group effort!

Rob

Hi Jen,

CC’ed is the team of ENG 177 students who are working on the survey for water bottle filling stations. Can you send them the map of locations?

Also, do you happen to know who they might reach out to at F&S to get a quote on installation costs, or do you have that information?

Thanks,

Eric Green

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Hi Eric and ENG 177 students!

I attached the most up-to-date map of bottle filling stations. I also attached a spreadsheet with the inventory for campus buildings, including residence halls, which have not yet been included in the map.

The cost of replacing an existing fixture with a new water cooler with a bottle filler is around $2,400. An install that requires additional plumbing will cost around $7,500.

Let me know if you need anything else or have any questions. I hope you will be able to determine student preference for bottle filler stations versus fountains with spigots, and provide recommendations about where to place them.

Thanks, 

Jen

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Hi all,

As I mentioned previously, the main goal is to determine student preferences for bottle filler stations versus fountains with spigots, and provide recommendations about where to place filler stations. Students living in residence halls are an important target population for understanding preferences because survey data indicate that first- and second-year students consume more bottled water and believe that there are not enough convenient places to refill reusable bottles on campus.  

Thanks and let me know if you have any questions.

Jennifer Fraterrigo

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