May 2010 progress statement
Associated Project(s):
As of May 2010 approximately 2.6 million gross square feet, 56 football fields, or 20% of the campus academic space have benefitted from retrocommissioning.
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Projects Updates for collection: 2010 iCAP F&S projects
Work continues, progress meeting
Associated Project(s):Work on the Energy Production and Distribution Master Plan continues. There was a progress meeting at F&S on April 18. This included a discussion about stakeholder engagement for the project and a brainstorming session with staff to identify new projects and aspects for the AEI team to review during the master planning study.
CUUATS reported Grainger lighted crosswalk not recommended
Associated Project(s):The Champaign-Urbana Urbanized Area Transportation Study (CUUATS) prepared a report on the efficacy of the Grainger lighted crosswalk on Springfield Avenue at the Engineering Quad. Due to high maintenance needs, difficulty with the light activation system, and a false sense of security for pedestrians and cyclists crossing Springfield Avenue, this system is not recommended for future locations on campus. Safety for people crossing high-traffic streets can be enhanced with alternative lighted crosswalk systems that are more effective and provide more consistent safety improvements.
ICECF review for light funding, new DCEO grant updates
Associated Project(s):Hosted a site visit from Bob Romo at ICECF to review lighting upgrades they funded previously.
DCEO has a new grant available for Steam Trap replacement and Pipe Insulation. The F&S Maintenance Division qualifies for this grant program, so we will submit a grant request in May. Calculated funding request for the DCEO Boiler grant.
Received final award documents for DCEO EEPs grant.
Academic hourly position available
Associated Project(s):Academic Hourly position for Composting will start June 1.
SSC supported “Weatherization” project coming to conclusion
Associated Project(s):The SSC supported “Weatherization” project is coming to its conclusion. The six RSO teams that participated in this program have submitted their reports to the Weatherization intern, and the F&S Maintenance Division has identified the costs of the recommended improvements. These will be summarized and implemented after the Spring 2012 semester.
Metering in Residence Halls
Associated Project(s):Bryan Johnson, from University Housing's Sustainability Council, has reported that residence halls PAR and FAR have individual metering setup, but Blaisdell Hall's metering is connected to the mechancial room and dining hall. LAR and Allen have individual metering, but the dining hall feeds into both dining halls. Information about metering in Busey-Evans is still needed.
Ikenberry Commons Suggestion
Associated Project(s):The projects committee in the US Green Building Council student chapter is working on a "Green Your Dorm" project encouraging dorms to save energy and water. The SSC has approved funding to put individual metering in dorms. The USGBC chapter made the suggestion that Ikenberry Commons resdence halls be the first to receive meter upgrades.
Progress with MTD, Zipcar, and Chilled Water extension project
Associated Project(s):There is a Chilled Water extension project planned for this summer and fall along Springfield Avenue from Mathews to the Grainger Crosswalk. The Crosswalk pavement and ramps will be upgraded at that time, for enhanced pedestrian safety.
Met with the Parking Department and MTD about the costs for transit service and faculty/staff access for the University in the new MTD contract for FY13-15.
Met with the Zipcar partners in town about the status of the Zipcar program in the community. Our account rep will be changing for the first time in a couple of years, and we are eager to keep the program running strong.
Bicycle Facilities and Programs Projects Continue
Associated Project(s):Student intern met with employees at Christopher Hall to make recommendations for new bike parking.
Submitted additional information about bike parking to the SSC, and were granted an award for $250,000 to revamp existing bike parking areas at various key locations throughout campus.
Campus Transportation Committee met and reviewed all bike related iCAP projects.
Bike sharing survey went live from the LINC course, as described above.
Staff met with employees at the Arboretum to make recommendations for new bike parking near the parking lot between the Idea Garden and the Japan House.
Staff met with Housing representatives to discuss a potential pilot trial of distributed bike parking enforcement. This would allow F&S to train and authorize certain key facility managers in proper procedures for impounding bikes parking improperly. Housing will draft a proposal in the next few months, then F&S will discuss the merits with appropriate campus representatives (such as Legal Counsel, the Parking Department, and Campus Planning) and determine how to proceed.
Sample Varsity Bike racks were provided for a one-year free trial to Champaign County Bikes. The Architecture Review Committee approved testing them at the east side of the Illini Union. The Union’s approval is pending an approval from SSC for the bike parking improvements at the southwest corner, with FY10 SSC funding.
Grant Modifications, Paperwork, Progress
Associated Project(s):Finished the grant modification docs for 09-466012 DCEO Large Customer ARRA grant.
Sent additional paperwork for the ICECF lighting retrofit grant to ICECF.
Received anticipation account CFOP for FY12 EEPs DCEO grant, and allocated funding to the Lighting Retrofit project.
President Hogan contributes to Revolving Loan Fund
Associated Project(s):President Hogan agreed to contribute $750,000 to the Revolving Loan Fund.
Attached Files:SCC Awards Funding for Solar Projects
Associated Project(s):The SSC awarded funding for Solar at the ECE North Campus Parking Deck project and the Conceptualization phase for Solar at KCPA.
Recycling Assistant to assist and oversee
Associated Project(s):Tim Hoss was approved as a Recycling Assistant academic hourly position to oversee the implementation of the Food Waste Composting Facility and assist with other iCAP waste management projects.
Grants Cleared Up for Food Waste Composting Project
Associated Project(s):Staff answered questions from DCEO about the FSCRAP grant, in cooperation with University Grants and Contracts. Additionally, staff provided detailed responses to inquiries from students about the status of the project.
"No-new space" Formalization
Associated Project(s):F&S Planning is working on formalization of the “no-new space” policy as recommended in the iCAP.
MTD Contract Renewal and Car Sharing Promotions
Associated Project(s):Continued contract renewal work for the University and MTD three-year contract form FY13-FY15. The students approved recommended transportation fees which will be forwarded to the Board of Trustees this spring.
Staff held weekly conference calls with Zipcar about promoting car-sharing on campus, and provided input to the University of Iowa and Eastern Illinois University regarding their car sharing plans.
MTD Very Small Starts project
Associated Project(s):Staff worked with CATS agencies about the MTD Very Small Starts project which could potentially lead to funding for complete streets in the University District on White Street, Wright Street, Green Street, and Armory Avenue.
SSC Weatherization student leader met with the Building Maintenance team
Associated Project(s):The SSC Weatherization student leader met with the Building Maintenance team at F&S to review the student team reports for the small houses they assessed last fall. Building Maintenance will develop cost estimates for the identified needs, so the students can prioritize the available funding ($50,000 from F&S).
Abbott Power granted permit
Associated Project(s):Abbott Power Plant was granted an IEPA permit to co-fire biomass with coal until June 30, 2013. F&S intends to do some test burns this spring with wood chips. Wood chips have a good track record in stoker boilers, and we are fairly confident we can demonstrate a successful trial. In addition, wood chips appear to be one of the most cost effective sources of biomass available at this time.
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