Energy iCAP Team Presentation - Campus Sustainability Month
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The attached presentation was prepared by the students of the Energy iCAP Team for the Campus Sustainability Celebration!
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Use The Bin Pledge Temporary Tattoo Order
Associated Project(s):Order information for Use The Bin Pledge:
- Website: https://www.temporarytattoos.com/product/?pid=custom-tattoo-regular-M
- Dimensions: 2.0 x 2.0 inches
- Quantity: 1000 (as per the original conversation)
- White Option: Either "Flood White" or "Spot White"
- To my understanding, "Flood White" would have a white square as the temporary tattoo. If we did "Spot White", I believe it would just be the text and the bin, with the white only being in the recycling logo and bottles.
- Request "Digital Proof Required"
- No additional price associated with this. But it would delay the shipment by 1-2 days.
- Unit Cost: $0.15/tattoo
- Total Cost: $149.75
- Shipping: First Class USPS (Free)
- Design: I've attached the digital rendering of the design to this email again!
Attached Files:Walkability Audit: Group meeting before training sessions begin
Associated Project(s):On Tuesday October 26, 2021, all members involved in the Walkability Audit project met to discuss the Final draft of the Walkability Audit Training manual. The Training Manual covers the following sections:
1. Objective of the project, introduction and timeline
2. Map of the campus divided into larger map blocks and smaller mini blocks
3. Volunteer assignment
4. Directions to perform the audit
5. Detailed steps to download and use the ArcGIS survey 123 App.
6. Instructions for '2021 UI Campus Walkability audit survey' (General questionnaire of 40 questions with explanation and diagrams)
7. Instructions for '2021 UI Campus Deficiency reporting survey' ( Specific questionnaire detailing deficiencies under 8 categories)
Previous comments/suggestions for both the surveys were taken into account and incorporated in order to create the final list of questions for the surveys. (Please see attached pdf) During the meeting, Stacey brought up the possibility of having a multiple choice option for the Deficiency reporting survey since there is a possibility of encountering more than 1 deficiency at the same location. However, due to the inability of the ArcGIS survey 123 app to register more than one deficiency per submission, we had to move forward with the previously decided 1 deficiency per submission option.
Training sessions will be held next week, everyday from Nov 1- Nov 6 (Virtual training sessions and in-person training sessions) for 1 hour each. These sessions are for the volunteers to understand how to use the ArcGIS survey 123 app and the nuances of the questions included in the audit for both the surveys. The deadline for the volunteers to complete the data collection is 20th Nov 2021.
Coordinated Rainwater Management Brainstorming Meeting
Associated Project(s):10/25/2021 11:00 am
Present: Brent Lewis, Betsy Liggett, Lisa Merrifield, Stacy Gloss
Updates from Stacy:
- Resilience team identified a next step on the iCAP objective review slides: “Resilience team to recommend campus to initiate an engineered rainwater master plan”
- NGICP training for 4 F&S staff submitted to SSC as step-1 application
- Stacy attended the GI conference Oct 20
Updates from Lisa and Betsy:
- Extension receiving funds to create state-wide GI reporting platform, working with NCSA
- Lisa is hiring an Academic Hourly intern to work through summer 2022 for the biodiversity plan - this work is complementary to coordinated rainwater management plans and so this staff person may be able to work on planning objectives for coordinated rainwater management plans.
- Lisa is recruiting someone with planning / engineering background to work on GI or biodiversity this summer.
Coordinated Rainwater Plan
We discussed the fit for Extension to be involved in coordinating rainwater management plans for our urbanized areas and campus. We brainstormed ideas on how coordination can take place, who should be involved, and started thinking about special topics to address.
Green Infrastructure Mapping
Work together with Extension and NCSA on the GI platform for Illinois. This work is starting soon.
Next Steps
- Follow up and plan to meet in December or January.
- Define rainwater management plan
- Define objectives for a rainwater management plan
- Describe process for achieving those objectives
- Attend planning meetings with Extension on GI platform & mapping
Weekly Update: Slow week; Outside event with Urbana Parks District; Kid's Bike Giveaway
Associated Project(s):All, Slower week as per usual with the coming of fall. We’re still mostly sold out of bikes as the ones we have been getting in are finicky and in need of uncommon parts.
Last week, I tentatively set up an outside event for the spring with the Urbana Parks District. More details as that event develops.
This week we’ll also get to planning for our participation/role in this winter’s Kid’s Bike Giveaway. We’ve certainly got the bikes for it!
The numbers:
Visitors: 32
Sales: $366
Memberships: 6 for $180
Tires/tubes: 8 for $35Thanks!
Jacob Benjamin
Campus Bike Center CoordinatorAugust 2021 Buyer's Share Report
Associated Project(s):RailSplitter Wind Farm provided the August 2021 Buyer's Share amounts by hour, totaling 988.60 Megawatt hours. See attached file.
Attached Files:September 2021 Buyer's Share Report
Associated Project(s):RailSplitter Wind Farm provided the September 2021 Buyer's Share amounts by hour, totaling 1762.90 Megawatt hours. See attached file.
Attached Files:Engagement iCAP Team Meeting
Associated Project(s):On Monday, October 25, the Engagement iCAP Team met to synthesize the themes of sustainability engagement discussed at the team's previous meeting. The four major working themes include: Awareness & Purpose, Technology & Visibility, Culture & Practicality, and Connection & Relationships. Moving forward, the team will break into sub-committees to pursue each of these themes. Meeting minutes attached.
Attached Files:Pilot for National Green Infrastructure Certification Program for University Operations
Associated Project(s):A SSC Fall Step 1 Application was submitted on October 15, 2021 to support F&S staff to receive National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP) training. If funded, four F&S staff or designees will receive the NGICP training from Parkland College’s NGICP program between January 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023.
National Green Infrastructure Certification Program ONLINE (https://parkland.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=course.classinformation&coursenumber=WBT-906)
ID : 11479
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Become certified. Be the solution. Be a leader in managing your natural water assets in a sustainable way. Help shape the future landscape of Illinois and beyond! Green infrastructure (GI) has become a critical component and the standard of comprehensive stormwater management. GI is a cost-effective approach to managing stormwater and requires skilled and certified individuals. Landscaping, city planning, public works, and stormwater managing can all benefit from the knowledge and skills to ensure GI projects are installed and maintained properly to support long-term performance and a positive impact on communities.
Certification increases your competitiveness in the job market and provides a pathway to higher-paying positions. Benefits of certifying in NGICP:- Expansion of your skills and knowledge of building, inspecting, and maintaining GI systems
- Greater awareness of GI career opportunities
- Proof of your commitment to supporting sustainable performance of GI practices
- Exposure to employers looking to hire skilled GI workers through the NGICP Certification Database
In addition to online course work, you will meet for required LIVE online discussions 11:30 AM-1:30 PM CST, Thursdays, January 6-27. You must complete 100% of the online course modules and assignments to be eligible for the certification exam. No make-up sessions are available.
While Parkland College provides the NGICP training, EnviroCert International, Inc. (ECI) administers the computer-based certification exam at Prometric Testing Centers or through online remote proctoring. Registration for the exam will occur through ECI, visit their site for details. The fee for the NGICP exam is $150.Attached Files:Green Fund resources
Energy Education grant program
Associated Project(s):https://www.constellation.com/community/e2-energy-to-educate.html
Through the E2 Energy to EducateSM grant program, Constellation offers students in grades 6-12 and college opportunities to experience problem-solving today’s and tomorrow’s energy challenges. Grant funds support projects designed to enhance students’ understanding of science and technology, and inspire them to think differently about energy.
EV Procurement Law in Illinois
Associated Project(s):EO 2108, ELECTRIC VEHICLE PROCUREMENT. The executive order provides that the state shall: (1) develop and implement a program for procurement of electric and other low emission or zero emission vehicles for state purposes; (2) establish a State Fleet Working Group convened by the Department of Central Management Services and composed of representatives from the Department of Transportation, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, and the Illinois Commerce Commission; (3) set forth the responsibilities of the working group; (4) direct the Department of Central Management Services, in conjunction with other state agencies, to develop a plan to install electric vehicle chargers on state property; and (5) direct the Illinois State Board of Education to collaborate with the Department of Transportation and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to develop tools and provide information to assist school districts in assessing the benefits and costs of zero emission bus options when replacing school buses. The executive order became effective 22 APR 21.
https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/Executive-Orders/ExecutiveOrder2021-08.a...
Walkability Audit: Week 9 meeting
Associated Project(s):On Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, Oct 19, 22, 23, 2021, Sutapa and Sarthak met to work on the Training Manual for the Walkability Audit.
The training manual is designed for the volunteers to understand the project better before starting their audits next week. The training manual entails the following sections (more details included in the attached word doc):
1. Introduction to the Project
2. Maps of the site of intervention
3. Directions for volunteers
4. Understanding the Walkability Audit questionnaire- Each question explained with figures for key concepts
5. Understanding the Deficiency Reporting questionnaire- Categories of deficiencies with an example of how to collect data
The draft manual has been sent to everyone involved in the project for their perusal before finally sending it to the volunteers.
Volunteer list has also been processed. They have been divided into teams and assigned map blocks to audit. The list of teams along with the training manual will be sent to all the volunteers shortly after 26th Oct ( Tuesday's meeting).
Energy004 - Energy Conservation Funding - Successful
Associated Project(s):The Energy004 recommendation was discussed at the spring 2021 Sustainability Sub-Council meeting and was then sent to UES to address. Rob Roman, F&S Director of Energy and Utility Services, sent the following response:
“UES has had the opportunity to have discussions with the College of ACES and the Provost office regarding a large ESCO project being performed at the ACES facilities. This project has received a priority status for the Energy Performance Contracting group, who will begin working with the College on scope development of the project. The Provost Budget Office remains supportive of the ESCO initiatives.”
See iWG assessment and transmittal of Energy004 - Energy Conservation Funding here.
See iCAP Team submittal and recommendation of Energy004 - Energy Conservation Funding here.For additional progress on this effort, see Energy Performance Contracting / ESCO.
Vision Zero - Final report presentation by Ray and Jacob + meeting recording
Associated Project(s):Dr. Ray Benekohal and Jacob Mathew met with Stacey DeLorenzo, Sarthak Prasad, and Stacy Gloss, and they presented the findings from their Vision Zero project in 2020-21. They collected information on campus locations with
- Potential problems
- Near misses
- Collisions
They received more than 500 responses, of which nearly 475 were on campus. They analyzed the crash report data from IDOT from 2014-18, and they also organized two focus group studies.
Please see attached the final presentation and the full report. See the full report from this study online at: https://uofi.box.com/s/zyuqv8p11tleiuqzsvwge3utsuuutipp
See the meeting recording (45 minute presentation) here: https://uofi.box.com/s/wjybgfpjdz1nyl6hahw09utub8162ynd
See the preliminary report shared during CTAC Fall 2020 presentation
Attached Files:Zero Waste iCAP Team Meeting
Associated Project(s):On Friday, October 22, the Zero Waste iCAP Team met to touch base on the status of last semester's submitted recommendations and potential recommendations that were proposed last semester. The team also held an ideation session to generate new recommendation ideas. Members will be filling out a form to identify their primary initiative interests before next meeting to serve as a starting point for the team's work. Meeting minutes attached.
Attached Files:Natural Water Balance
Associated Project(s):Meredith Moore, Sustainability Programs Manager, reached out to Associate Professor Ashlynn Stillwell to ask a question from the AASHE STARS sustainability report (Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, Sustainability Tracking and Reporting System). The question is: "Has the institution calculated a natural water balance for the campus to assess the sustainability of its water withdrawal?". Professor Stillwell replied explaining that UIUC has not calculated its natural water balance, and proposed ideas on how to it can start doing so. Specifically she said,
"First, it seems like a question that is motivated by water scarcity, given the phrasing "sustainability of its water withdrawal". Extraction (withdrawal) of water is not the only way I personally would calculate water sustainability. In our part of the world, runoff volume and the contaminants contained in that runoff are important aspects of sustainability too.
Next, to actually calculate the natural water balance, I would think one would write a high-level mass balance around the campus. 'Natural' to me implies 'non-engineered', so at first pass, I would only include natural water flows. However, the question then mentions waer withdrawal, which is a non-natural human interaction with water, which makes me think the engineered water system should be included also.
For a high-level water mass balance around campus, it would be similar to any mass balance: IN - OUT = CHANGE IN STORAGE
What goes IN? potable water, raw water (?), makeup to chilled water loop, makeup to steam loop, rainfall, runoff from upstream areas, inflowing streams, inflowing groundwater.
What goes OUT? waste water, evaporation (from steam and chilled water loops), evapotranspiration, runoff (from rainfall and from overwatering from sprinklers), runoff to downstream areas, surface stream discharge, outflowing groundwater.
How much is CHANGE IN STORAGE? probably zero at steady state on a sufficiently large timescale."
Resilience Work Meeting
Associated Project(s):Resilience Work Group Meeting 10/21/2021
Present: Morgan White, Meredith Moore, Stacy Gloss
Project Management:
Stacy will start keeping track of resilience projects in an excel Gantt chart to be able to show high-level progress. Project progress will be tracked as “not begun, just starting, in progress, finishing up, done”
Stacy showed changes she made to the Resilience box.com folder by adding Objective folders.
Project Updates:
We discussed Vision Zero. Morgan asked Stacy to contact CCRPC, Champaign and Savoy planners for their perspectives on Vision Zero. Stacy presented draft recommendations for the next steps Vision Zero white paper. We discussed these early recommendations and path for sharing the white paper with the iCAP team and with Gina for editing.
Stacy briefly shared progress on getting an understanding of how the 2010 and 2015 iCAPs intended to create a local offsets program.
We discussed an update to the DFA student project.
SSC Final Report: Stay Glassy - Illinois Enactus
Associated Project(s):SSC received the final report on Fall 2021 for Stay Glassy - Enactus Illinois project on 10/19/2021. Please see attached.
New Contact for Plastics to Oil/Fuel Research
Associated Project(s):Sriraam Chandrasekaran is taking over Brajendra Kumar Sharma's plastics to oil/fuel research.
Visit Chandrasekaran's UIUC directory page for contact and background information.
