SOUL Energy Efficiency Meeting In attendance: Grant Stover, Christie Mcfarland, Jackie Fain, Hallie Zarbakhsh, Megan Graver, Annie Laurie Cadmus, Katie Lasco March 26, 2014 Guest speaker: Joe Lalley; senior associate vice president (SAVP) for Information Technologies and Administrative Services Of all the Energy investments on campus significant, the Lausche at $70 million, is
second biggest Every million dollars spent in infrastructure by the university each year is an extra in $60
added to tuition Wants to run by the Cornell operation – R5, reuse, reduce, rethink, respect, recycle Use less energy in the first place Gas burning could be combined with biofuels o
Enough steam leftover from process to drive turbine for water chiller
Last semester during the energy crisis where OU was asked to power down, the
university went from 22 Megawatts to16 Megawatts in 45 minutes o
With diesel running for extra
Tax credits for renewables could create jobs in Appalachia The less we use, the less we pay
“If we don’t start now making progress, we won’t get there.”
In June, there will be a board presentation about the future of energy at Ohio University Objectives same, but we may change how to get there o
There is a short term, intermediate, long term plan
New buildings will be submetered to gauge energy use o
Retrofitting will occur in older buildings
Would like to see energy consumption go down or stay flat even as we expand Base load(what you have to have)
SOUL could work into looking at alternative sources and energy saving ideas
SOUL Energy Efficiency Sub-Group Meeting In attendance: Megan Graver, Hallie Zarbakhsh, Kate Blyth, Katie Lasco, Hallie Zarbakhsh, Matt Kovarik, Annie Laurie Cadmus,Christie Camendola January 22, 2014 News: Strategic Advertising Class (2 members) present; filming for promotional video for SOUL Discussion Points: Benchmark 21: Assess endowment investment in sustainable corporations and entities and recommend strategies for increasing investment in these corporations and entities OU Foundation donation link for sustainability is now on the OU Foundation website and
the Office of sustainability website(http://author.oit.ohio.edu/sustainability/Give.cfm) Benchmark 3: Increase renewable energy Idea to raise funds for renewable energy on campus Fundraising ideas discussed through local businesses Possibility of creating a student survey to see what OU wants to see done on campus
Benchmark 1: Reduce institutional greenhouse gas emissions The Lausche Heating Plant is transitioning to lower carbon emitting natural gas power as
a transitional step on the OU Climate Action Plan’s goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2075 Action Items:
Check for updates at next Energy Efficiency Sub-Group meeting – the fourth Wednesday
of every month
SOUL Energy Efficiency Sub-Group Meeting In attendance: Nick Kroncke, Annie Laurie Cadmus, Katie Lasco, Abe Kitchen, Jackie Fain, Hallie Zarbakhsh December 5, 2013 Meeting minutes, taken by Hallie Zarbakhsh Discussion Points: •
This meeting was a work session in which we went over Benchmark 29: Increase purchase of environmentally friendly computer products
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Jackie Fain created a document explaining EPEAT to show to Technology Depot
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The group was able to use that document and other information to create three attractive slides to advertise to be put in the store
For more information about EPEAT, go to: http://www.epeat.net/
SOUL Energy and Efficiency Sub-Group Meeting In attendance: Annie Laurie Cadmus, Katie Lasco, Hallie Zarbakhsh, Sara Portwood, Newman Telischak, Jackie Fain, Marie Desmarais October 23, 2013 Meeting minutes, taken by Hallie Zarbakhsh Discussion Points: Benchmark 3: Increase renewable energy Currently, two solar panel sites on campus: the coal storage shed and the compost facility Currently 3% renewables of portfolio energy; goal is 20% overall energy Ideas to help the University invest in renewables: government incentives/tax breaks,
invest in new Ohio solar farm, partner with students and Student Senate, look into SAC funding for campaign Educate students about solar panels with models or actual panels
Benchmark 29: Increase purchase of environmentally preferable goods Continue organization of EPEAT standard categorizing Create marketing resources and tools for purchasing at Tech Depot
Action Items:
Annie Laurie/ Katie: talk to Alex Slaymaker about connecting with Student Senate Jackie: contact friend in Student Senate Everyone:create a list of questions and suggestions for Housing and Redevelopment
plans on Basecamp Jackie and Newman: Divide and conquer EPEAT organization
SOUL Energy Efficiency Sub-Group Meeting In attendance: Matt Kovarik, Newman T, Hallie Zarbakhsh, Katie Lasco, Annie Laurie Cadmus September 25, 2013 Meeting minutes, taken by Hallie Zarbakhsh Discussion: Benchmark 1: Reduce institutional greenhouse gas emissions EPA deadline to be coal free for all institutions in the state of Ohio is 2015 New natural gas power plant for OU is set reduce GHG emissions by 50% 5% Ohio Solar credits bought for campus energy - plan to increase percentage Energy cutback on 9/11 - we are in an energy crisis! Individuals on campus can make a radical difference, and need to be empowered Benchmark 21: Access endowment assessment in sustainable corporations and entities and recommend strategies for increasing investments corporations and entities Sustainability Investing Advisory Committee(SIAC) new program to launch on campus to define parameters of sustainable investing Need to prove sustainability is profitable need 6-7 committed students to work 5-10 hours per week: possible interview process, credit compensation, and resume building
Benchmark 29: Increase purchase of environmentally preferable goods Communication with the Tech Depot and Office of Procurement Need comparison of purchased products with EPEAT Gold standards of computer products Idea to advertise EPEAT standards through at the Tech Depot Action Points:
Improve design of SIAC website Create a half page handout/ presentation with key information about SIAC Wait to hear details back about natural gas Hallie Z.: Gather information on housing development - new dorm logistics Identify grants for renewable energy Analyze excel spreadsheets and input column for EPEAT rating Proposal to Tech Depot for EPEAT advertising
Sustainable OU Leaders: Energy Efficiency Sub-Group Meeting Minutes, taken by Katie Lasco March 27, 2013 In attendance: Meghann Foss, Marianne Jacobs, Matt Kovarik, Megan Graver, Annie Laurie Cadmus, Katie Lasco Discussion Points: - Benchmark 29: Increase purchase of environmentally preferable computer products o Report back from meeting with Tech Depot about EPEAT certified products o Requested SOUL’s help with marketing materials for customers and to educate staff members o Tech Depot receives a statement from suppliers saying that everything is EPEAT certified; SOUL will analyze sales spreadsheets to verify this o Half of sales are made to university departments, and the rest is to faculty/staff/students. o Willing to change location of EPEAT information on Tech Depot website o Currently no way to track purchases made by departments; will evaluate Bobcat Buy system o Discussion about recycling of used electronic products and ink cartridges – pass to Waste Reduction Sub-Group o Discussion about including EPEAT information in student tours – pass to Outreach and Education Sub-Group
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Benchmark 21: Assess endowment investment in sustainable corporations and entities and recommend strategies for increasing investment in these corporations and entities o Report on March 2 meeting with Board of Trustees on a student-managed socially responsible investment fund o At the meeting, advocated use of positive screening techniques and a framework of sustainability for investments o Waiting to hear back from trustees/VP of Finance Benchmark 3: Increase renewable energy generation and sourcing o Meeting with Ping Center about human energy generation is still upcoming o Discussion about existing infrastructure projects that renewable energy could be added to (no project managers currently available for new projects) Housing Redevelopment Scripps College of Communication o Discussion on Constellation energy contract and audits of university buildings Benchmark 12: Evaluate LEED EBOM of existing facilities o Stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Buildings Operations & Maintenance o Find a class/faculty member who would like to continue doing energy audits of buildings as part of the curriculum o Link to Common Experience Project on Sustainability o Reach out to faculty members mid-summer
Action Items: - Develop one page overview of EPEAT certification to provide to Tech Depot for Marketing – Meghann - Megan will analyze Tech Depot website to determine where EPEAT information would best fit - Obtain sales spreadsheet and divide sections to verify EPEAT certification – Everyone - Marianne, Megan, and Annie Laurie to meet with Ping Center - Annie Laurie will obtain full list of existing construction projects - Pass task of researching renewable energy grants to Administration committee - Annie Laurie will reach out to the Common Experience Project on Sustainability about developing building energy audit curriculum.
Sustainable OU Leaders: Energy Efficiency Sub-Group Meeting Minutes, taken by Katie Lasco February 27, 2013 In attendance: Meghann Foss, Marianne Jacobs, Chase Robinson, Matt Kovarik, Megan Graver, Annie Laurie Cadmus, Katie Lasco Discussion Points: - Overview of energy generation and use on campus. The university is currently transitioning from coal to natural gas, and has also made progress with solar power. - Benchmark 29: Increase purchase of environmentally preferable computer products o Target is to have all computer products rated EPEAT Gold; EPEAT is a rating system that identifies greener electronic equipment and provides a database for manufacturer scores o Established that all laptops and desktops currently sold by Tech Depot are now EPEAT Gold certified. This does not include other electronic products. o Discussion on providing education and incentives for students/faculty/staff to choose EPEAT. o Megan, Chase, Meghann, and Annie Laurie will meet with a representative from Tech Depot to discuss the following: Current knowledge of Tech Depot employees about EPEAT. Is this included in training? Methods of advertising EPEAT in the store and on the website What other EPEAT certified products do you offer besides laptops and desktops?
Who are most products provided to? Students? Classrooms? The library? How does Tech Depot market to new students and inclusion of EPEAT in those materials. Benchmark 21: Assess endowment investment in sustainable corporations and entities and recommend strategies for increasing investment in these corporations and entities o The board of trustees currently has a sub-committee that is evaluating the potential of establishing a student-managed socially responsible investment fund o Katie Lasco and Annie Laurie Cadmus will attend the Board meeting on Saturday, March 2 and report back to the group Benchmark 3: Increase renewable energy generation and sourcing o Update on solar energy generation on campus: in 2012 the university has added a 61.1kW solar panel by the coal plant and a 31.1kW array at the compost facility in addition to the existing 10.1kW. Other solar panels on campus are a 19.13kW array at the Ecohouse and small arrays at a few academic buildings. o Established that wind energy isn’t plausible because we are in a valley o Discussion about actionable projects to further renewable energy Will require grant writing Piggyback on existing infrastructure projects, such as housing redevelopment Increase use of human power to generate energy at Ping Center. Marianne, Meghann, and Annie Laurie will meet with representatives from Ping after spring break.
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Action Items: - Annie Laurie Cadmus and Megan Graver to obtain statistics on # of EPEAT purchases - Meghann, Chase, Annie Laurie, and Megan to meet with Tech Depot about EPEAT purchasing - Katie and Annie Laurie will attend Board of Trustees meeting and report back about progress on establishing a student-managed socially responsible investment fund - Marianne and Megan will meet with representatives from Ping Center to talk about increasing human energy generation - All members: engage students in informal discussion to obtain opinions about solar energy on campus. Brainstorm ideas for renewable energy projects Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 27. 3:30pm. Bingham, 1st Floor Conference Table