A document containing the notes from this interview is attached below.

Summary of the Clean Energy Transition Plan Interview:

Mike Larson - F&S Director of Utilities Production

On 4/7/22, the team met with Mike Larson. This interview gave valuable insight on the transitioning to clean energy, as well as the challenges that go along with using renewable sources. In the short term, it is recommended to focus on conservation as well as carbon capture technologies. He does not believe carbon capture is feasible for the long term, but it could be a valuable technology to use while technologies such as nuclear are being developed further. He believes that when nuclear is commercially viable, it will be the best option for campus. He also thinks that electrification of the university could be positive, but only if the grid electricity becomes more renewable. At the moment, the efficiency of Abbot is greater than the electricity sources that power the grid. If the campus were to be electrified and converted to hot water, technology such as heat recovery chillers should also be considered.

Heartland Coca-cola provided data from our UIUC purchases from 2016 to part of 2022. There are 3 tabs, broken out by full service, direct delivery bottle/can and BIB. 

Here are the symbols used:

• Dasani 20oz
• Dasani .5L 24pk
• Sparkling (soda) 20oz
• 12oz sparkling cans
• Smartwater 1L
• Dasani 12oz
• Core Power 14oz
• BodyArmor 28oz
• Powerade 28oz 32oz
• Minute Maid Juice Bottles 12oz
• Vitamin Water 20oz
• Dunkin 13.7oz
• Monster single
• Dasani 1L
• Core Power Elite 14oz
• Powerade 20oz
• Gold Peak 18.5oz
• Smartwater 20oz IC

Attached is a banner fund request associated with UIF Fund 337632.

Morgan White, Dhruvaraj Gambhire, and Ali Khan met on 4-6-2022 to discuss what the next steps of the project are.

A file containing the notes from the meeting is attached below.

Please see attached the progress report from 2022 for the Campus Bicycle Master Plan.

Read the 2019 Report for 2014 Campus Bicycle Plan

Attached are the Land and Water iCAP Team April meeting notes. 

A document containing the notes from this interview is attached below.

Summary of the Clean Energy Transition Plan Interview:

Clark Bullard - Former MechE Professor, Experience in Thermal Systems

On 4/5/22 the team spoke with Clark Bullard. In this meeting, we were provided with valuable insight into the importance of conservation and updating the current steam heating system on campus. In his opinion, the University should focus on conservation mainly and purchase renewable energy from the grid. This would allow more resources to be put towards conservation, where there is currently a lot of energy being lost. Additionally, he stressed the importance of updating the campus heating system to something more modern, such as a hot water and heat pump system. The team found that this interview gave good insight and recommendations on a potential way to approach the energy transition.

A document containing the notes from this interview is attached below.

Summary of the Clean Energy Transition Plan Interview:

Xinlei Wang - ABE Professor, Experience in Renewable Energy Systems

John Zhao-ABE Doctorate Student, Research in Geothermal Systems

On 4/5/22, the team interviewed Dr. Xinlei Wang and John Zhao. Professor Wang is a subject matter expert with regards to geothermal energy and has done research on other forms of renewable energy. Professor Wang explained that geothermal energy is the most efficient way to both heat and cool buildings and that despite high upfront costs it is a cheaper system to implement than traditional heating and cooling. Professor Wang explained that if the University was to switch to a geothermal system, then it would have to be done building by building and it would take a lot of planning and time. Professor Wang also told the team that geothermal and solar energy can be used together to create an energy efficient system and make it viable for the University.

On Wednesday, March 30th, the Resilience iCAP Team had their second meeting of the semester. The team discussed updates on projects such as the Environmental Justice Plan, the Biodiversity Plan and events for Earth Month. Meeting minutes are attached. 

Lowa Mwilambwe is coordinating a meeting with representatives from Coke, to discuss sustainability options, per the discussion at the Sustainability Sub-council.  They are gathering a team that will be able to engage with our campus both short-term and long-term. 

Response to Brian Bundren's request for a time estimate for new ACES ESCO projects.

From: Roman, Robert Raymond

To: Bundren, Brian

Good Morning Brian,

We are gathering data on recommended scope and deferred maintenance opportunities in the buildings so we can assemble a presentation for review and discussion with your office. We would seek preliminary consent to continue in the ESCO process at that time from the Provost Office. It is my understanding that Dr. Kamarah’s office is working to put together a meeting with the parties involved. Hopefully, we will be meeting within the next two to three weeks. If we gain approval, I expect that we will begin in-depth scope development to provide to the system office for bid preparations.

Hopefully, this addresses your inquiry. If not, please feel free to contact me.

Best Regards,
Rob

Robert Roman
DIRECTOR UTILITY & ENERGY SERVICES
 
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Utilities & Energy Services (UES)
Facilities and Services Office
1501 S. Oak Street
Champaign, IL 61820
217.300.5810 | roman at illinois.edu
fs.illinois.edu/services/utilities-energy