iWG agenda May 2, 2017
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See attached agenda for iWG meeting held on May 2nd, 2017.
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ECBS SWATeam meeting minutes
Associated Project(s):On the agenda at the ECBS SWATeam meeting:
1) Report from Karl on projects he has been working on:
a) Enterprise Works - proposed revolving loan project. Awaiting departmental funding of $350K to complete project.
b) Memorial Stadium RCx work - This appears to be getting $500K in funding.
c) National Soybean Research space walk preview.
2) Discussion on LEED requirements as iCAP goal
3) BIF lighting follow up
4) Final planning for ILO on Friday, April 14
5) Updates:
a) Eco-Olympics
b) Recommendation for ILO continuation submitted by Marian
c) Green Labs Coordinator position
6) SWATeam next meeting time and date: April 27th, from 3:30 to 5 pm.
Attached Files:ECBS SWATeam meeting minutes
Associated Project(s):On the agenda at the ECBS SWATeam meeting:
1) Final review of Illini Lights Out (ILO) recommendation;
2) Scott Willenbrock visiting April 14 meeting;
3) Updates:
- iCAP Portal. Work of Morgan and Chenxi Jiang;
- Earth Hour photo;
- Eco-Olympics;
- Green Lab Coordinator
4) SWATeam next meeting time and date: April 13th, from 3:30 to 5 pm.
Attached Files:iWG meeting agenda March 28, 2017
Associated Project(s):see file
Attached Files:iWG meeting minutes March 28, 2017
Associated Project(s):see file
Attached Files:Green Labs Coordinator Recommendation - Assessment with all comments
Associated Project(s):The iCAP Working Group (iWG) met on Dec 6, 2016. They supported the Green Labs Coordinator recommendation. The Assessment was completed with comments from all the iWG members on March 27, 2017. The iWG's official comment for this recommendation was:
"The iCAP Working Group strongly supports the creation of a formal and campus-wide Green Labs program, led by a full-time coordinator and assisted by a team of student interns and a faculty advisory committee. Many of our peer institutions have successfully implemented such programs. Such a program is almost certain to lead to significant cost savings: for example, if the program led to the decommissioning of just 1% of our campus's 1700 fume hoods, the recurring energy savings would pay for a full-time position. However, we anticipate that a much larger fraction (perhaps 10-20%) of hoods could be decommissioned, and there would be additional cost savings from behavior changes, freezer and refrigerator management, and other improvements. The fiscal benefit to the campus as a whole, in addition to the sustainability benefit, is clear. However, given current uncertainties about budgets and even budget models, it is not obvious which unit(s) stand to realize the cost savings over the long term. We therefore suggest that this position be supported centrally, by the Office of the Provost, as a cross-cutting cost-saving strategy. In terms of organizational placement, we suggest that the OVCR is the natural home for this program, because this office already oversees many programs related to the responsible conduct of research, including safety, compliance, and animal care. As suggested by the SWATeam, this program could also receive communications/marketing support from iSEE staff."
See attached the iWG assessment complete with official comments from all the iWG members.
Attached Files:ECBS SWATeam meeting minutes
Associated Project(s):On the agenda at the ECBS SWATeam meeting:
1) Comments needed on Illini Lights Out (ILO) recommendation;
2) Illini Lights Out final planning for 10th of March;
3) Building level energy consumption report;
4) Participation in Earth Hour and Earth week activities on campus;
5) Updates on the Green Labs Coordinator;
6) Planning for a campus walk focused on space utilization.
Attached Files:iWG Meeting Notes from Jan. 27, 2017
Associated Project(s):The iCAP Working Group met and discussed the following agenda items. Meeting notes are attached.
1. Brief iCAP Portal overview by Morgan
2. Discuss any updates to Water002, Cooling Tower Increase COC
3. Discuss Trans008, Bike Parking in Ramps
4. Discuss updates to Econs004, Green Labs Coordinator
5. Consider issues with recommendation process and view recommendation trackerAttached Files:ECBS SWATeam meeting minutes
Associated Project(s):On the agenda at the ECBS SWATeam meeting:
1) Discuss and comment on attached recommendation for institutionalizing Illini Lights Out;
2) Illini Lights Out final planning for 24th of February;
3) Participation in Earth Hour activities on campus;
4) Discussion on what else to accomplish this year.
Attached Files:iWG meeting agenda February 23, 2017
Associated Project(s):see file
Attached Files:iWG meeting minutes February 23, 2017
Associated Project(s):see file
Attached Files:ECBS SWATeam meeting minutes
Associated Project(s):On the agenda at the ECBS SWATeam meeting:
1) Discussion of recommendation process as developed and described in the iCAP;
2) Illini Lights Out final planning for 10th of February;
3) Update on fume hood work;
4) North America Laboratory Freezer Challenge update; 5) Planning for Earth Week.
Attached Files:ECBS SWATeam meeting minutes
Associated Project(s):On the agenda at the ECBS SWATeam meeting:
1) Associate Director for Campus Sustainability at iSEE replacement;
2) Status of recommendation for Green Lab Coordinator;
3) Discussion: How the SWATeam recommendation process working for us;
4) FYI: Discussions are ongoing on campus about higher expectations for building standards;
5) Illini Light Out” will transition to iSEE and dates for the rest of the year;
6) Certified Green Office Program. How ECBS SWATeam can promote this;
7) Status updates: 2017 Freezer Challenge and Eco-Olympics Planning.
Attached Files:Freezer Challenge launching January 15, 2017
Associated Project(s):U of I Campus Labs Encouraged to Join Freezer Challenge
Members of iSEE’s Energy Conservation & Building Standards Sustainability Working Advisory Team (ECBS SWATeam) invites U. of I. labs of all shapes and sizes laboratories on campus to register for the North American Laboratory Freezer Challenge, which uses friendly competition to optimize sustainability of freezer management in laboratories.
Any type of laboratory is eligible to participate by working at its own pace to implement optimal cold storage management practices that save energy. Participating labs from the Illinois campus will receive special recognition from iSEE at the annual Sustainability Week Celebration and find themselves one step ahead toward Green Lab certification, a proposed program being discussed on campus and at iSEE. The competition has updated the awards to include individual lab awards, including a picture in Nature!
Register by Jan. 15. More details can be found at the competition website >>>
ECBS SWATeam meeting minutes
Associated Project(s):At the ECBS SWATeam meeting the report from student capstone project on attitudes toward fume hood energy conservation was discussed. There is a need to sign up the labs for the Freezer Challenge project before January 15, 2017. The last in the fall semester, the Illini Lights Out project is expected on December 9. The Status of Green Labs recommendation was discussed.
Attached Files:ECBS SWATeam Green Labs Coordinator recommendation
Associated Project(s):The ECBS SWATeam recommends funding a full-time Green Labs Coordinator position. The coordinator would implement, with the help of students, a Green Labs Program. Major components of the program would include energy conservation through analysis of fume hood usage (needs and possible consolidation), a Shut the Sash fume hood initiative, freezer and refrigerator management, space efficiency and utilization, water conservation, recycling (e.g., batteries, Styrofoam) and collaboration and education of effective energy efficiency and sustainable methods for management of lab chemicals and hazardous waste disposal.
Rationale for Recommendation is included. Connection to iCAP Goals is considered. Perceived Challenges are discussed. Suggested unit/department to address implementation is considered. Individual comments from each SWATeam member are included.
Attached Files:ECONS004 Green Labs Coordinator Recommendation - Submittal
Associated Project(s):The ECBS SWATeam submitted a recommendation to the iWG stating, "The ECBS SWATeam recommends funding a full-time Green Labs Coordinator position. The coordinator would implement, with the help of students, a Green Labs Program. Major components of the program would include energy conservation through analysis of fume hood usage (needs and possible consolidation), a Shut the Sash fume hood initiative, freezer and refrigerator management, space efficiency and utilization, water conservation, recycling (e.g., batteries, Styrofoam) and collaboration and education of effective energy efficiency and sustainable methods for management of lab chemicals and hazardous waste disposal."
See attached the SWATeam recommendation ECONS004 Green Labs Coordinator complete with comments from all the ECBS SWATeam members.
Attached Files:ECBS SWATeam meeting minutes
Associated Project(s):At the ECBS SWATeam meeting on November 28, the results of "Illini Lights Out" project, occured on November 17, were discussed. ECBS SWATeam Green Labs Coordinator recommendation was considered as ready for the submission. Possible participation in the 2017 North American Laboratory Freezer Challenge from January to May 2017 was considered. Upcoming public forums on the ongoing design updates to the Urbana campus Master Plan-November 29 and November 30.
Attached Files:ECBS SWATeam meeting minutes
Associated Project(s):At the ECBS SWATeam meeting on November 9, "Illini Lights Out" project, occuring on November 17, was discussed. The building level energy consumption report, which will be about behaviour change messaging, is expected by May 2017. "Green Labs" project progress was discussed. The need for high visibility of energy usage was considered. Next generation energy saving devices, which are present in some buildings on the campus, were discussed.
Attached Files:ECBS SWATeam meeting minutes
Associated Project(s):At the ECBS SWATeam meeting Doctor Yun Yi joined the team as a new Faculty Member. Dr. Yi shared with the team his campus level building performance research on energy usage modeling in Pennsylvania. It was decided that the buildings for an informal study at UIUC, based on Dr Yi’s model, will be the same eight buildings as for “Illini Lights Out” project. “Illini Lights Out” project was approved by SSC for $1000 of funding. Campus Sustainability Celebration will occur on October 26, where ECBS SWATeam's poster will be presented.
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