As part of the ICECF 2009 Lighting Retrofit, 621 T-12 fixtures in the Computing Applications Building were replaced with more energy-efficient T-8 fixtures. This switch will incur an Annual kWh Savings of 113,735 hours. The simple payback for this project is 0.74 years.
Energy details on display at Altgeld.
As part of the ICECF 2009 Lighting Retrofit, 2,195 T-12 fixtures in the Medical Sciences Building were replaced with the more energy-effiecient T-8 fixtures. This switch will incur an Annual kWh Savings of 416,547 hours. The simple payback for this project is 11.68 years.
Series of emails from Kevin Wolz with various F&S staff. Tracy was involved in discussions with Kevin about the waste container and truck options. Ryan Welch was involved in discussions with Kevin about the possibilities of using the Grounds landscape compost site and equipment.
Energy details on display at the Institute of Genomic Biology.
A Site Selection committee was formed to evaluate potential locations for the Solar Farm.
In February 2011, the Mayor of Urbana wrote a letter to Morgan Johnston regarding wind turbine project on South Farms location. She asked the university to conduct research on the issues mentioned in the letter before the start of the wind turbine project.
Following the meeting on January 31, 2011, the university received comment cards from the public.
In January 2011, the university held a second meeting with the public. Morgan Johnston presented a seminar on South Farm Wind Turbine Project, and received comments and questions from the public.
Kevin Wolz met with Carl Wegel & Tracy Osby to discuss compost pick-up & transportation
Energy details on display at Ice Arena.
Energy details on display at CRCE.
Energy details on display at ARC.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEEDⓇ) is a green building certification and rating system established by the US Green Business Council which provides a framework for the design and construction of green buildings. The F&S Planning and Construction Divisions successfully implemented LEEDⓇ Silver standards and practices on all capital construction projects over $5 million. As of January 2011, all new construction will strive for LEED Gold Certification. Facilities & Services employs 25 LEEDⓇ Accredited Professionals.
Sustainable plants are native species that are resilient to insects and disease. Once established, they require minimal fertilizer, watering, and upkeep. The F&S Grounds Department planted 80 native trees last year and more than 2,300 native grasses in the last three years. Campus locations with native grasses include: Roger Adams Laboratory, the Institute for Genomic Biology, the Agricultural Engineering Building, and the Veterinary Medicine Basic Sciences Building.
In January 2011, The News-Gazette published an article "Champaign turbine draws no complaints, unlike Urbana proposal".
Following the presentation by Morgan Johnston on December 16, questions and comments from the public were received.
In December 2010, a public meeting between the university officials and the public regarding the South Farms Wind Turbine Project. A seminar was presented by Morgan Johnston on the topic.
In December 2010, the News-Gazette published an article regarding the meeting between the university officials and the city of Urbana representatives. In this meeting, the university officials would take questions, concerns, and comments about the wind turbine from the people.
In December 2010, Eileen Borgia wrote a letter to the Board of Trustees (BOT) requesting a greater degree of engagement in the wind turbine project. She also informed them about an info session to be held sometime before December 25, 2010.
