Energy Conservation & Building Standards SWATeam meeting minutes for December 9.
The major agenda items were about the Energy Dashboard Project and a presentation by Scott Willenbrock from the Energy Generation, Purchasing, Distribution SWATeam.
Cassettes and VHS tapes are recycled at Plastic Recycling Incorporated through a mail in program. Their address is:
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The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (IL DCEO) formally approved the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2015 Waste Reduction Plan.
Energy Conservation & Building Standards SWATeam meeting minutes for December 2.
Major agenda items included a report on the Green Building Conference, discussion of the Certified Green Office Program, Design Center, space utilization, and potential feasibility studies.
| Occupant Action Category | % Improvement | Incentive Award |
| 1. Admissions and Records Building |
39.2% | $61,778 |
| 2. Agricultural Bioprocess Laboratory |
25.2% | $34,110 |
| 3. Christopher Hall | 24.9% | $18,297 |
| 4. Turner Hall | 11.4% | $16,075 |
| Energy Advancement Category | % Improvement | Incentive Award |
| 1. David Kinley Hall | 39.9% | $33,701 |
| 2. Lincoln Hall | 32.0% | $15,961 |
| 3. Early Childhood Development Building |
24.2% | $10,000 |
| 4. Davenport Hall | 19.6% | $10,000 |
"No Net Increase in Space" Policy
According to plans set forth by the 2010 Illinois Climate Action Plan, the University will enact a “no net increase in space” policy for the entire campus by 2012, applicable to all space controlled by campus including auxiliary units and rental space. Continued growth of the campus has led to an increase in the University’s use of non-renewable energy sources. In order to decrease the projected increase in carbon emissions, steps must be taken to ensure that square footage is only added on necessary occasions.
As part of the “no net increase in space” policy, the Non-Instructional and Instruction Space Taskforces were created. These taskforce provided advice on non-instructional and instructional space utilization on the Urbana campus.
The goals of the Non-Instructional Space Taskforce are to develop and review policies governing the assignment of space to promote the most efficient use; prepare recommendations for policies to govern how space is assigned and used; propose an approval process for requesting new and additional space that considers the iCAP commitment; determine policies for space being used for storage of excess equipment, furniture and physical records; and review the policies of other institutions to identify practices that should be incorporated into the policy recommendations above. The committee is also looking into space management tools to allow for better transparency of space allocated to units.
The goals of the Instructional Space Taskforce are to adopt guiding principles for use of instructional space and determine standards for equipment within the instructional spaces; determine the appropriate inventory mix of instructional space and what qualifies as "instructional space; create or update an inventory and assess the use and condition of all instructional space; and create and track space utilization metrics on an annual basis.
Maintain or reduce the campus gross square footage relative to the FY10 baseline.
The 2010 iCAP committed the campus to enacting a 'no net increase in space' policy applicable to all space controlled by campus. Such a policy enables greenhouse gas emission reductions through restricting additional gross square feet of campus buildings, which is directly related to the peak energy demand for campus utilities. In addition to limiting future energy expenditures, there will also be a reduction in the use of resources for construction materials and processes, and a reduction of transportation emissions associated with urban sprawl.
A net zero growth space policy has been approved by the Provost’s Non-Instructional Space Task Force. The campus should target formal adoption of this policy and incorporation into the Campus Administrative Manual before the end of FY15. According to this policy, when buildings are demolished or leases are vacated (post-2010), their gross square footage would be added to a “square footage bank” held by the Provost’s office. The Provost may “retire” this square footage in order to effect a gradual reduction in campus gross square footage, or may make allocations of this square footage to offset individual projects that would otherwise increase gross square footage. Such an allocation from the bank would represent a negative square footage contribution to the project to enable it to result in no increase in gross square footage.
Modern building standards typically require more square footage for accessibility and mechanical needs. Nevertheless, campus could prevent the need for increases in square footage by judiciously examining existing and new space requirements at a departmental level. Campus could also consider best practices from other campuses, such as a space marketplace that provides rewards for space reduction and enables efficient space swaps. The campus could develop a standardized reporting system that measures utilization of classrooms, classroom laboratories, conference rooms, and meeting rooms based on variables such as time and day of the week, average percent fill, facilities demand, etc. Campus administrators could then identify underutilized spaces and reassign them for other purposes. A comprehensive space audit of the campus could also be considered.
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Tracy,
Here is an update and overview from our conversation this morning.
1. We will start by auditing BIF on the week of October 5-9. Kari Cooperider is our contact. Everything is in place at this venue. Bin mapping has already been done. We will pick up most of the material from both dumpsters on a daily basis. You may not have to empty these all week but we will let you know if it is needed. We will also weigh all the recycling totes on site before you pick up that material, but not remove anything from the totes. Everything removed from the dumpsters will be taken to ISTC for sorting and then dropped off at the WTS the next morning.
2. The Illini Union will be audited the week of October 12-17. Dave Guth and David Parker are our contacts. They are working to have Area provide them with a roll off for that week. Bin mapping has been done. They are already looking to purchase new bins and change signage. We will capture 400 pounds of material and take it to ISTC for sorting. Afterward that material will be taken back to the Union. The compactor will only be used in the case overflow is needed. We will coordinate the collection of samples to prior to the Area pickups.
3. LAR will be audited the week of October 19-23. Contacts are Michael Wassom (BSW Supervisor) and Brenda Welch (Dining Supervisor) . For this week you will provide a 20 yard roll off and place it at the loading dock next to the compactor. The compactor will not be used during this week. For this week LAR will place everything in liners and place them in the 20 yard roll off. We will be pulling out 40 bags per day but there will most likely still need to be pickups depending on how much material is left over. We will call you when that is needed and to coordinate our samples being picked up prior. Bin mapping has already been done.
4. RAL is also scheduled for October 19-23. Our contacts are Wes Riggsby and Ron Eggett. For this audit they have agreed to use liners for that week. They are also going to try and direct any waste from the Chemical Life Sciences building to the dumpsters on the other side of their building. Because RAL has a deep dumpster, you have agreed to replace it with a 20 yard roll off. We will be picking up 40 bags per day and taking them to the ISTC for sorting. That material will be taken to the WTS the next morning. We believe that some pickups may be needed but we will call you if that is the case.
The materials will be collected and then sorted behind ISTC. To accommodate student workers, the timing of the sorts will be from 3pm -7pm each day. Surveys will also be done on each building.
Cheers,
Bart
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NEW CHEMICAL FUME HOODS: In response to our ongoing focus on energy conservation programs and increased interest by campus units, F&S has completed a draft of revised ventilation facility standards that incorporates criteria for the use of high-efficiency chemical fume hoods (HE-CFH). These units have air flow requirements that are different from standard fume hoods and can decrease operating expenses related to air handling and overall energy consumption. In creating the draft, F&S conducted an in-depth engineering study, including surveying equipment manufacturers and installers, as well as other universities.
Hi Tracy,
Plans are coming together for the waste audits so let me give you the latest.
1. We will start by auditing BIF on the week of October 5-9. Kari Cooperider is our contact. Everything is in place at this venue. Bin mapping has already been done.
2. The Illini Union will be audited the week of October 12-17. Dave Guth and David Parker are our contacts. They are working to have Area provide them with a roll off for that week. Bin mapping has been done. They are already looking to purchase new bins and change signage.
3. LAR will be audited the week of October 19-23. Contact is Michael Wassom. To do this audit we would like a roll off placed on site for that week. Can you help us with that? Bin mapping has already been done.
4. RAL is also scheduled for October 19-23. Our contacts are Wes Riggsby and Ron Eggett. For this audit they have agreed to use liners for that week. They are also going to try and direct any waste from the Chemical Life Sciences building to the dumpsters on the other side of their building. RAL has a very deep dumpster. Could you replace that for the week with a shorter version? We are happy to make frequent pickups to accommodate a decrease in capacity.
The materials will be collected and then sorted behind ISTC. To accommodate student workers, the timing of the sorts will be from 3pm -7pm each day. Materials will then either be dropped on the dumpster and recycling bins at ISTC or taken to the WTS the next morning. I think most will have to be taken to the WTS because of the limited capacity at ISTC. Surveys will also be done on each building. Art and Design students are also putting together a structure built from waste. Final reports on everything should be complete by year end. Please let me know if you have any questions or want to discuss in more detail.
Cheers,
Bart
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The attached file is a draft bike checkout sheet. This can be modified for future uses.
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Several SWATeam recommendations were discussed. Also, an update from the Sustainability Council was provided:
"Review of Council Meeting/Status of iCAP Approval - The Sustainability Council meeting went very well with lots of good discussion. There were not too many serious objections to the iCAP. They would like to see financial information, such as cost-benefit analysis on projects. This information will be included in the study for accelerating our carbon neutrality date. The cover letter from the Chancellor affirming our commitment will include language about the current fiscal climate in Illinois. The Chancellor was keen to be able to reach carbon neutrality by 2035. Other concerns were in regard to the net zero space item and they suggested a space audit be included in the iCAP."
In Spring 2011, SSC funded a bike sharing feasibility study, and it established a three-tier approach to bike sharing. However, it was found that no improvements to developing a bike sharing could begin until the bike infrastructure was significantly improved. In the last 4 years, there have been vast improvements and new infrastructure plans are continuing to be implemented.
The UIUC Pilot Bike Share program is a proposal for a two year pilot bike share program. This pilot program will be a 50 bike fleet. It will be using a new approach to bike sharing through smart locks. Smart locks contain all the technology for the bike-sharing program linked to a smart phone. The smart locks will allow for versatility in the type of bikes to use within the system and where the bikes could be located. iSEE is exploring a collaboration with BitLock for the smart locks and Neutral Cycle for the bikes.
This two-year pilot bike-sharing program is in with collaboration with CUMTD, City of Urbana, City of Champaign, and CUPHD (CU Bike Share Task Force) in creating a bike share program on campus that can be scalable into the community. The desired outcome is to design a bike share program that is equitable and gives students the best access to traveling around campus, while reducing our carbon footprint.
Happy Bike Month Everybody,
We have lots of bike-related events going on in May. And as the use of bikes and the local bike community grows, we will have more and more bike events. This is all good. Champaign County Bikes will try to share local bike information and keep everyone informed. (A growing task for us, and one of the reasons we need to grow and add capacity!) For now, during Bike Month - our Bike Month calendar and resources are at www.CUBike.org A more complete and ongoing bike event calendar that draws from many of our local bike groups is at our CCB website, www.champaigncountybikes.org.
I just want to quick highlight a new event, one I just received some information on tonight. I believe it’s good that all of us who share leadership roles in our bicycle community are well informed, given that that we might be asked about any bike-related event in town, including this new event. Scott Bechtel and his staff at KellerWilliams Realtor are hosting this RED DAY Bicycle Recycle event, and as I understand it are promoting it primarily within their extensive network of contacts, and then generally in the community. One of our CCB members knows Scott and they have had some conversations. This is how CCB knows of RED DAY. Red Day falls on our local Bike to Work Day, Thursday, May 14.
You can find more information at: www.KWChampaignRedDay.com, at KellerWillimas, or their Facebook page.
Thanks for everything all of you are doing to make Champaign County an awesomely Bicycle Friendly Place!
Jeff
Jeff Yockey
President
Champaign County Bikes
217 565-1785
Facilities & Services unit rejected the recommendation. F&S's response was sent to the iWG and EGen SWATeam on June 15th, 2015. However, this recommendation led to the EGen004 Electrification Study recommendation.
See SWATeam recommendation EGen004 Electrification Study here.
See Transmittal of EGen002 Utilities Master Plan Review to the unit here.
See iWG Assessment of EGen002 Utilities Master Plan Review here.
See SWATeam recommendation EGen002 Utilities Master Plan Review here.
Following the completion of iWG Assessment, the recommendation was forwarded to the Facilities & Services unit on May 29th, 2015.
See iWG Assessment of EGen002 Utilities Master Plan Review here.
See SWATeam recommendation EGen002 Utilities Master Plan Review here.
