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Solar-Powered Lighting in Lot E37

Project Description

Parking Lot E37 (near the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center and Natural History Survey) currently lacks sufficient lighting to meet minimum light requirements, but unfortunately is located in a low-priority area located away from current electrical access. The use of standalone solarpowered lights for parking is an innovative solution that allows the system to remain off-grid while improving illumination for the lots - which in turn improves campus safety. There are currently no other universities in Illinois utilizing solar-powered parking lot lighting, allowing the University of Illinois to lead the way in one aspect of sustainability.

This proposal directly funds:
1. The light poles themselves
2. Labor for installation
3. Scope development and other Facilities and Services costs.

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Funding Details

Student Campus Environment Fee (SCEF) - 303692
Fiscal Year Status Amount Date Operations
2016 Allocated $55,032.00 2/18/2016 Edit | Delete

SSC Basic Info

Year Started: 2016
Semester: Spring
Status: Closed
Student Led? No
Project Category: Energy

SSC Project Team

Project Lead:

​Mike Wise​ (​mwise@illinois.edu​)

Financial Advisor:

​Michelle Wahl​ (​mwahl@illinois.edu​)

Team Members:

  • ​​Michael Wise​
  • ​​Paul Foote​

Illinois Green Fund - Student Sustainability Committee