Energy SWATeam Meeting: October 10, 2019
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The Energy SWATeam's early October meeting involved discussions on the draft 2020 iCAP Objectives created by the SWATeam members.
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Projects Updates for Stop Burning Coal at Abbott Power Plant
14 Weeks Without Coal Burning
Associated Project(s):Beginning on June 1, 2012 the University quit burning coal as the campus energy needs declined with the beginning of summer. The University had gone without coal for 20 weeks in the summer of 2011. Abbott Power Plant began burning coal again on September 5, 2012 after 14 weeks without burning.
No Summer Coal Burning 2012
Associated Project(s):As of June 1, 2012, the University will again try to meet campus energy without burning coal in the summer months.
Beyond Coal student group joint celebration at Abbott Power Plant
Associated Project(s):F&S and the Beyond Coal student group portion of Students for Environmental ConcernS (SECS) held a joint celebration at Abbott Power Plant to recognize the efforts that have been made to reduce coal usage for campus. There was a discussion about the additional projects F&S is pursuing and the financial decision makers for campus.
The F&S Energy and Production Distribution Master Plan Kicked Off
Associated Project(s):The F&S Energy and Production Distribution Master Plan was kicked off in January. This plan is the first step to achieving the goal of not burning coal at Abbott Power Plant by 2017. The plan will be developed over the course of calendar year 2012 and will include specific projects and cost estimates for implementing the plan in five-year increments.
20 Weeks Without Coal Burning
Associated Project(s):Abbott Power Plant began burning coal again on August 30, 2011 after they stopped on April 12, 2011. The power plant went 20 weeks without coal, but needed to start burning it again as needed to meet the energy demands on campus as students began to return for the Fall 2011 semester.
No Summer Coal Buring
Associated Project(s):Beginning April 12, 2011 Abbott Power Plant will no longer burn any coal during the summer, when natural gas is enough to meet the campus energy demands.
News article regarding reduction in coal usage by U of I
Associated Project(s):In May 2010, the News-Gazette published the article "UI promises to stop coal use by 2017, take other steps to lower energy use".
