University of Florida Office of Sustainability

The next meeting of the energy and climate change task force is set for 4/25/06 at 1:00 pm in Rinker Hall, 304.

AGENDA

Mark: 15 minutes for an overview of a carbon neutral plan
Eric: 15 minutes for an overview of the generation side


I am requesting that the following people begin forming efforts within the TF to begin addressing and resolving the issues we have discussed thusfar. Please plan on giving a brief synopsis of how you would suggest approaching these issues, what resources are needed, etc.

Feedback loops: Jeff Johnson
Energy indicators: Jeff Johnson
User Incentives: Charles Kibert
Existing Building Energy Conservation: Jeff Chorlog
Beyond LEED: Bahar Armaghani
Carbon Neutrality: Mark van Soestenberg
Waste to Energy: Alex Green
Composting: Pratap Pullammanappallil

We need leaders for the following identified project:
Increasing bus travel
Increaing bicycle use
Improving UF vehicle fleet efficiency

Volunteers and suggestions are appreciated.

[posted on behalf of Charles Kibert]

1. A meeting of the ECC-TF was held on 1 Jun 06 at 1:30 in the Rinker Hall
conference room. The main topic were several presentations by PPD
representatives on the Campus Utility System. PPD informed the group that while they provide utilities for the entire campus, they have influence on utility consumption only in the E&G and Health Center buildings on campus.

2. Eric Cochran of PPD presented a list of past, present, and future PPD energy conservation initiatives. The document containing these is attached.

3. Several items of note:
a. An effort to provide real time metering of electricity consumption of campus buildings is underway and several vendors are being evaluated for this purpose. At present there is not real time monitoring of electrical consumption on campus. This is a critical step in providing quality feedback to building users to enable them to reduce energy consumption.

b. Energy consumption profiles of several campus buildings are being assembled in the PPD space planning site. A very interesting demo of this system was provided by Frank Phillips. Anyone interested in accessing this info can go to http://stars.facilities.ufl.edu/ Access can be had by following the instructions on the site. It is suggested you start with Rinker Hall and under the building comparison section, you can find several other buildings such as the Brain Institute and Anderson Hall for which profiles have been created.

c. As noted by Eric Cochran, the "low-hanging" fruit for reducing energy consumption is in the scheduling of buildings. Although less than 50% of the maximum student populations is at UF during the summer, all buildings are running as if they were all occupied. During Christmas break, with few people on campus, all buildings are scheduled as it they were fully occupied. The group agreed that we needed to study this further and discuss the issue with the Provost to suggest that we review building use in light of the academic calendar to determine if we can setback zones not needed during summer, and setback the entire campus during Christmas break.

4. The bicycling part of the agenda was tabled due to a lack of time. Increasing bicycle ridership and bus ridership will be the subjects of the next meeting, to be held in about one month.

[Posted on behalf of Charles Kibert]

1. A meeting of the Energy and Climate Change Task Force was held in Rinker Hall on 7 Feb 06 at 10:30 am.

2. Attendance: Mark van Soestenberg, Dedee DeLongpre, Pierce Jones, J. Victor Austin, Jeff Chorlog, John Lawson, Wendell Porter, Alex Green, Paul Oppenheim, Fred Cantrell, Dave Gustashaw, Jeffrey Peet, and Charles Kibert

3. The main points of discussion:
a. Charles Kibert provided the attendees with two maps describing (1) the UF energy system and (2) Energy and Climate Change Projects. Updated versions in pdf format, based on the discussions of the committee, are attached. It was agreed committee members would review these maps and provide feedback. These will be used as tools in the process of reducing energy consumption and bringing more renewable energy online. The Projects map indicates both projects and project responsibility.

b. Jeff Chorlog provided CD copies of the recent Progress Energy "University of Florida Energy Efficiency Study" dated January 18, 2006. Committee members were asked to review this report to be able to factor it into recommended actions.

c. The measurement of energy consumption on campus was discussed and the need to have internet, real time information that informs users of energy consumption and costs was covered. The committee agreed that Rinker Hall would be a pilot for this effort and the PPD representatives (Jeff Chorolog and John Lawson) were requested to initiate actions to pilot this project.

d. The committee requested 20 minute presentations at its next meeting from Alex Green on waste to energy potential on campus and from Jeff Peet on the Progress Energy Report.

e. The startup of a user incentive program was discussed whereby building operational budgets would be devolved to departments, along with internet delivered consumption information. If departments use less resources than budgeted, they would benefit monetarily. If they exceeded the budget, they would have to use internal resources to makeup the shortfall. It was suggested that the university community be alerted to this shift and that internet consumption info be fed to all units as soon as possible so they could become accustomed to the data and also begin to understand their consumption patterns. Rinker Hall was proposed as the first project for this purpose. The next step is a meeting with the Provost (Fred Cantrell to organize) to discuss user incentives and devolving budget to departments.

f. Mark van Soestenberg provided information about a proposed Climate Neutral Education for UF students. I am requesting Mark circulate the concept paper to all committee members and that we discuss at our next meeting.

4. The next meeting will be held prior to Spring Break in early March.

[Posted on behalf of Charles Kibert]

1. The ECC-TF met in Rinker 304 on 9 March 06. Attached is the agenda for the meeting.

2. In attendance: Jeff Johnson, Dedee DeLongpre, Jeff Chorlog, Jeff Peet (Progress Energy), Alex Green, Coleen Smith (ESG), Greg Burkett (Progress Energy), Charles Kibert

3. Alex Green gave a presentation on a waste to energy scheme that holds a lot of promise in creating a zero waste campus as well as generating a significant fraction of the campus' energy needs. The SWEATT scheme which Alex briefed will be reviewed by the committee alongside biodiesel, anaerobic digestion, and recycling to determine the optimal path for handling the waste to energy issue.

4. Greg Burkett of Progress Energy briefed the committee on their recent campus Energy Conservation Report. The report indicated that substantial savings could be had by re-commissionning air handlers in buildings, optimizing central plant operation, and several other strategies. Jeff Johnson indicated that PPD was analyzing the report to determine how to implement the recommended measures.

5. A brief discussion was made about providing energy consumption feedback to user groups and the campus as a whole. Jeff Chorlog indicated progress was being made in this arena.

6. Dedee DeLongpre indicated she was now responsible for the User Incentive piece of the Task Force activity.

[Posted on behalf of Charles Kibert]

The next meeting of the Energy & Climate Change task force will take place on Tuesday, August 22 at 3:00 pm in Tigert Hall 202.

AGENDA
ECC-TF
22 August 2006
3:00-4:30 Tigert 202


1. Introductions

2. Bicycling Report

3. Report on building shutdown during breaks and summer sessions

4. Report on progress in building metering

5. Discussion of waste to energy plant

6. Climate neutrality discussion

7. Building performance requirements

8. Organization of task groups: buildings and energy conservation, transportation (bicycling, buses, parking), climate neutrality, energy supply (waste to energy and renewables), outreach

9. Other business

10. Adjourn

UF Energy & Climate Change Task Force
Minutes of Meeting
22 August 2006

1. The meeting was brought to order by Charles Kibert (BCN) at 1:30 pm in Rinker Tigert 2002

2. In attendance were Fred Cantrell, Mark van Soestbergen, Linda Dixon, Bahar Armaghani, Kiara Winans, Eric Wachsman, Cana Balaban, Rob Van Der Like, Jeff Peet, Eric Cochran, Alex Green, Hralold Barrand, John Lawson, Dedee Delongpre, and Charles Kibert

3. Charles Kibert suggested that the primary order of business should be to organize the ECC-TF into Task Groups to address four major issues: (1) Building and Infrastructure, (2) Transportation, (3) Energy Supply and Renewable Energy and (4) Climate Neutrality.
Kiara Winans volunteered to organize the Transporation Task Group, Alex Green the Energy Supply and Renewable Energy Task Group, and Mark van Soestenberg the Climate Neutrality Task Group. For the interim Charles Kibert will head the Buildings and Infrastructure Task Group. Each Task Group leader should solicit members of the ECC-TF or other interested UF or community members to participate in the Task Group. The Task Groups should set goals and review their goals and progress with the ECC-TF at the monthly meeting.

4. Eric Cochran reported that progress had been made in the effort to minimize building energy consumption during academic calendar breaks and summers. He identified a group of buildings that will be part of a pilot program to be run during the four day Thanksgiving Holiday. Charles Kibert will inform the Provost’s office and the affected Deans to obtain feedback about critical areas that may be affected by setting back the temperatures in these facilities. A potentially larger group of buildings will be part of a similar larger group of buildings that will be piloted over the Christmas break.

5. Dedee will circulate a request to all ECC-TF participants to find out the best time for a standard monthly meeting.

6. Other agenda items were tabled until the next meeting, most likely in late September.

7. The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 pm.

Minutes
Energy and Climate Change Task Force

1. A meeting of the UF ECC-TF was held at 12:30pm on 19 October 2006.

2. Attendees: Jeff Chorlog, Alex Green, Dedee DeLongpre, Mark Van Soestbergen, Bahar Armaghani, Rob Van Der Like, Jon Priest, James Duncan, Linda Dixon, Wendell Porter, Pratap Pullammanappallil, Brian Becker, Jacob Chung, and Charles Kibert.

3. The purpose of the meeting was to learn about the progress of the four Task Groups of the Task Force and to discuss general directions for energy and climate change efforts.

4. Bahar reported on the meeting of the Building Energy Task Group. The building shutdown over Thanksgiving will proceed as planned as there have only been isolated problems to resolve. Charles Kibert will contact the Alligator to provide them an overview of the building shutdown program with input from Jeff Chorlog. The Group is considering working with fraternities and sororities on campus to assist them in energy conservation efforts. The group discussed the issues of metering and user behavior modification and how to begin the implementation process. The Building Energy Task Group will suggest a pilot program that results in buildings being metered and the information fed back to the users with appropriate software, first for the purposes of informing them of energy consumption, and later as part of an incentives program. A discussion of what measures should be included in UF’s Construction Standards was held and the Building Energy Task Group will provide a list of measures that contribute to better energy performance should be included in new buildings and major renovations.

5. Mark Van Soestbergen discussed the Carbon Neutrality Task Group’s activities and introduced Brian Becker who is working with Tom Ankersen to produce a report that describes the sequestration potential of UF forestry holdings. A general discussion was held about not only determining UF’s current carbon footprint, but also the need to track the changes in sequestration potential and other forms of mitigation as bus and bicycle ridership increases.

6. Alex Green reported on the initial activities of the Energy Generation Task Group. They are proposing a 1 MW pilot program that will use a thermal process to convert waste to energy, using about 10,000 tons of waste annually. Pratap mentioned that he and Ann Wilkie suggested a biochemical conversion process to generate fuel from waste in contrast to the thermal conversion process. The Task Group will be looking at both options and also coordinate with Linda Dixon and others about the siting of a potential waste to energy plant.

7. Linda Dixon noted that the Transportation Task Group had not yet met but that they would be meeting in early November. She had sent around a list of possible projects that the Task Group would be considering in its meeting. It was noted that a taxi service was being piloted on campus. The Task Group will report jointly to the ECC-TF and the Transportation and Parking Advisory Committee. Linda mentioned that the Transportation Access Fee Committee would be meeting soon to determine how to best allocate the student fees for transportation and if the fees should be changed. More investment in bicycle infrastructure might be an outcome of this meeting with input from the Task Group. It was requested that the Task Group begin a process of quantifying the energy and carbon savings due to shifts from automobiles to buses and bicycles.

8. It was requested that all Task Groups create a written, dynamic plan so that the campus community would be able to inform themselves about the various actions being taken to reduce energy consumption and become carbon neutral.

9. In the future the ECC-TF will meet in alternate months to allow the Task Groups time to meet and develop their plans. The next meeting will be the week of 11 December.

10. The meeting adjourned at 2:00 pm.

Transportation Work Group:

Our next meeting is scheduled for:
Monday, January 8th
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Facilities Planning & Construction Office, Room 226 Stadium (same office suite as last time, but different conference room - just ask our receptionist to direct you)

The agenda is simply to review the status of our various initiatives as reflected on the attached spreadsheet. This sheet has been updated to reflect discussions at our November meeting.

By way of minutes:
Our last meeting was held on 11/6/06 with 8 members in attendance (Scott Davies, Linda Dixon, Jon Priest, Kiara Winans, Erik Lewis, Bob Miller, Scott Fox, and Ron Fuller). The attached spreadsheet reflects discussions of each item at this meeting.

Linda B. Dixon, AICP
Assistant Director
Facilities Planning and Construction Division
University of Florida
P. O. Box 115050
Gainesville, FL 32611-5050

352/392-8799 phone, 622-8799 SunCom
352/392-6378 fax

The next meeting of the Energy & Climate Change Task Force will take place from noon-2:00 on Wednesday, 1/31/07 in the Rinker School of Construction's conference room.

UF Energy & Climate Change Task Force
Agenda
12:00 noon, 29 January 2007
Rinker 304


1. Introductions

2. Announcements
Climate Change Teach in 20 Feb 07
Other Announcements
SC Meeting Wed 7 Feb 07, 9:00am in 220 Tigert

3. Presentations including major goals for the year
Climate Change
Built Environment
Transportation
Energy Generation


4. Other Business:
UF Unplugged
Other

5. Adjourn


-------------------------
Charles J. Kibert, Ph.D., P.E.
Professor & Director
Powell Center for Contruction & Environment
University of Florida
PO Box 115703 or RNK 304
Gainesville, Florida 32611-5703
USA
t: +1 352 273 1189
f: +1 352 392 9606

UF Energy & Climate Change Task Force
Minutes of Meeting
31 January 2007

1. The meeting was brought to order by Charles Kibert (BCN) at 12:00 pm in Rinker 304

2. In attendance were Mark van Soestbergen, Linda Dixon, Kiara Winans, Rob Van Der Like, Jeff Peet, Jeff Chorlog, Alex Green, Wendell Porter, John Lawson, Brian Becker, Paul Oppenheim, and Charles Kibert

3. Mark van Soestenbergen reported on progress in documenting UF’s CO2 profile. The information gathered for 2005 indicated UF had generated 455,250 tons of CO2 equivalents. Progress is being made on refining the data and the data gathering process such that monthly reports should be available by mid-year.

4. John Lawson reported that the Christmas building setbacks had been successful and although the final data had not been processed, it was anticipated that significant savings had occurred. A similar program will be in place for Spring Break. John also reported that they were collaborating with the Registrar to consolidate summer classes in the more efficient buildings in order to be able to setback academic spaces in the less efficient buildings.

5. Charles Kibert will contact Mark Hoit to discuss the issue of some buildings having to be at a fully operational state due to server rooms not having dedicated cooling. A discussion of remote shutdown of computers in offices around campus will also be discussed.

6. Rob Van Der Like described progress in developing a behavioral modification program that will be piloted with sororities and fraternities for the purpose of reducing energy consumption. Lessons learned in this program could help craft a similar program that would help reduce main campus energy consumption. It was noted that the strategy and techniques used in this program could also be extended to other issues such as waste generation, recycling, and transit choices.

7. John Lawson reported that the effort to meter campus buildings was moving forward with a goal to have digital meters capable of real-time data gathering in 75% of UF’s buildings by the end of this calendar year.

8. Linda Dixon reported on the efforts of the transportation working group which has focused on shifting the campus community away from personal automobiles for commuting. It was noted that a highly useful tool would be a website connected to the UF sustainability website that would have comprehensive information about alternative transportation options such as the Green Ride Program, the Flexcar Program, RTS information, bicycle routes and other information that would assist newcomers and even existing members of the campus community in quickly finding their options.

9. Alex Green reported from the energy generation working group and noted that a $2.5 million solid waste pyrolysis proposal is being considered by FDEP, with the results to be known shortly. In the event this proposal is not successful, it was agreed to collaborate with Fred Cantrell to produce a RFP for vendors to supply a turnkey system that would convert the campus waste stream to energy.

10. Jeff Peet indicated that Progress Energy was building a biomass plant in central Florida and that UF could potentially purchase the energy from this plant as a renewable energy source and to offset other carbon emissions. He also indicated they were looking into the possibility of collaborating with UF on photovoltaic installations. UF students have been preparing a petition to have $0.50 per credit hour of their fees allocated to renewable energy purchases and installations.

11. There will be a Climate Change Teach-In in Rinker 238 at 3 pm on 20 February. The Sustainability Committee will be meeting in Tigert 220 at 9 am on 7 February. The Transportation Working Group will meet on Monday 5 February at 10 am in Stadium 226.

12. Charles Kibert asked the Task Force to support a program called "UF Unplugged" that would publicize the need for UF faculty and staff to turn off computers, printers, copy machines and other electronic devices after hours. These plug loads represent a substantial fraction of campus electrical energy use. The programs to setback buildings could also be included in this program.

13. Linda Dixon mentioned a grants program that needs to be publicized, the Environmental Stewardship CITF Grant Program. The University’s Lakes and Natural Areas Subcommittee will award grants up to $20,000 for projects that benefit the University’s Conservation Areas. The total amount of funding available is $200,000. The link is at http://facilities.ufl.edu/cp/grant/index.htm

14. The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 pm.

The working group will be meeting on Monday 6/4 from 10:00-11:30 in Room 226 of the Facilities Planning and Construction office. The office entrance is 232 Stadium located on the ground floor between Gates 3 & 4. Dr. Ruth Steiner will be attending to discuss our ideas about mode choice monitoring and a benefits/barriers survey.

Transportation Work Group
Meeting Agenda, June 4, 2007
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Facilities Planning & Construction Division, 232 Stadium
Conference Room 226

Introductions

Old Business – brief update on initiative status

1. Public outreach for commute alternatives promotions and special events: Comprehensive PR Campaign – Dedee DeLongpre

2. TAPS web page update for Commute Alternatives – Scott Fox / Ron Fuller

3. HHP bicycle education course – Cher Harris

4. Bicycle parking rack inventory and presentation to departments – Linda Dixon

5. Bicycle purchasing program – Erik Lewis

6. Bicycle shower/locker participation program – Dedee DeLongpre / Jeff Holcomb


New Business

1. Transportation mode choice data tracking and benefits/barriers study – Ruth Steiner

2. Sustainability Strategic Work Plan and Transportation Work Group list of priority initiatives to organize in a final report – Dedee DeLongpre / Linda Dixon


Other Business


Adjourn – 11:30



Transportation Work Group
Meeting Summary, February 5, 2007


Attendance:
Dedee DeLongpre, Bob Miller, Erik Lewis, Linda Dixon, Scott Fox, Ron Fuller

New Business:
Members discussed the overall Work Group priorities and organization of a final report. The Energy and Climate Change Task Force has asked each Work Group to formulate two goals that are achievable by the end of 2007. Members concluded:

? One top goal would be to complete research on "Barriers and Benefits" for alternative transportation. Linda reported that there are multiple sources for this information in the form of preference surveys, observation surveys, etc. that have been conducted in the past. These could be reviewed so that any new surveys would produce some trends data comparable to existing data. The Group also discussed opportunities to track campus mode splits for the purpose of monitoring changes in behavior. Members discussed opportunities to gather data including surveys during the annual decal sales and feedback from the GreenRide program. Linda will contact Dr. Ruth Steiner to see if she would be available to assist with this study in the fall. At a minimum, the Group felt it could have a study methodology by the end of 2007, if not a completed report.

? The other top goal identified by the Group was to organize a comprehensive package of incentives/disincentives with a promotional campaign. There are many incentive/disincentive programs in existence, but they are not promoted or tracked as a comprehensive program. TAPS is updating its webpage to create a new "Commute Options" page that can bring these efforts together in one place. Scott will keep the Group informed on their progress.

? Dedee reported the Carbon Neutrality Work Group is also preparing recommendations for transportation and parking that will need to relate to the activities of the Transportation Work Group. In the big picture, her office is working toward a Strategic Plan for Sustainability that will have goals for various campus operations. The Transportation goals and actions should fit into that Strategic Plan. Once the format of the Strategic Plan is set, the Work Group will have better guidance on how to organize its final report. Linda reported that the Energy and Climate Change Task Force discussed holding a meeting of its Work Group chairs to discuss the role of the Groups, but this meeting has not yet been scheduled. Dedee will report back to the Group about the Strategic Plan format as it develops.

Old Business:
The Work Group discussed the following recommendations:

Recommendation to develop a bicycle education course within the College of Health and Human Performance -

? Nothing new to report at this time. Cher Harris and Linda Crider are working on this.

Recommendation to provide shower and locker facilities for bicycle commuters -
? Dedee mentioned that Kim Tanzer had offered a graduate student from Architecture to work on this issue. Members discussed that the problem is more one of policy and procedure rather than design. Scott mentioned the possibility of including some very general information on the Commute Options webpage about shower availability.

Recommendation to provide bicycle rack inventory and usage data –
? Linda reported that this work is done. A map was provided for members to examine after the meeting. The next step will be to present this information to the appropriate PPD staff to determine any necessary actions.

Recommendation to develop a bicycle purchasing program –
? Members discussed where on the UF web is the best place to host this information. In general, members agreed the TAPS Commute Options page may be appropriate with links to Purchasing/Green Purchasing page and Sustainability website.

Recommendation for public outreach and promotions –
? Linda reported that she had contacted Dekova Batey at the City of Gainesville for information on their upcoming commuter alternatives events. At this time, the City’s Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee is undecided about events it may conduct in conjunction with Earth Day. Dedee and Linda will continue to stay in contact with Dekova and determine what collaborative special events may occur.

am cancelling our July 2nd meeting, so our next regularly scheduled meeting will be August 2nd at 10AM. Several of us still have some follow-up to do from the last meeting, and I expect we will have plenty to talk about in August before the semester gears up. See you then!
-Linda Dixon, chair

Ooops! I meant our next meeting is August 6th - the first Monday of the month at 10AM in 226 stadium (as usual).

Sorry for the confusion,
Linda

The next meeting of the Transportation Work Group is scheduled for:

Tuesday, August 28th from 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM in Room 226 Stadium

This meeting will be for the Work Group to participate in a sustainable transportation visioning forum. The University's Office of Sustainability intends to conduct a series of these visioning workshops to facilitate developing a university-wide sustainability strategic plan. The workshop will be moderated by Jodi Gentry and will follow the "Sustainability in Higher Education Assessment Framework" developed by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).

Since we will be meeting later in the month, I am CANCELLING our regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, August 6th. Attached, you will find a summary for our June Work Group meeting. Regrettably, I forgot to have attendance sign-in so please double check that part in particular and let me know of any corrections.

-Linda Dixon, chair

Upcoming meetings of the Transportation Work Group have been scheduled for Monday mornings from 10:00-11:30 on the following dates:
September 24
October 15
November 19

We will schedule our December meeting as it gets closer. That agenda will include a presentation of results from Dr. Steiner's research project working with her student, Genesis Harrod. The week of Dec. 10th is finals, so we will work around that when the time comes.

All meetings are in the Facilities Planning & Construction Division conference room 226 at the Stadium. Our main entrance is marked 232 Stadium and is a glass door on the ground floor between Gates 3 & 4. This entrance brings you up a flight of stairs to our reception area where you can be shown to the conference room. You may also use the elevator located between Gates 2 & 3. When you get off the elevator, turn left; left again; and Room 226 is on your left next to the vending machines.

Our September meeting agenda will include a recap of the recent Sustainable Transportation Visioning workshop, a discussion of Dr. Steiner's research project, and a discussion of our work plan for this academic year. We may also schedule presentations this fall from students that did work with Dedee and Dr. Kim Tanzer last spring on topics of bicycle sharing/commuter stations, and moped/scooter issues.


Linda Dixon, TWG chair

Oops - one change already...

Our October meeting will be on the 22nd NOT on the 15th. The Campus Sustainability Conference at FSU conflicts on the 15th.

So our fall dates are:
Sept. 24
Oct. 22
Nov. 19

Sorry for any confusion,
Linda

Yet another change:

The Oct. 22nd and Nov. 19th meetings will be held from 3:30 to 5:00 PM. The meeting location remains as 226 Stadium.

-Linda Dixon

The Transportation Work Group will meet on Monday, 10/22 from 3:30-5:00 in Room 226 of the Facilities, Planning & Construction Division, 232 Stadium. The agenda is attached.

The first meeting of the UF Carbon Neutrality Working Group will be held on 16 November 2007, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm in Tigert Hall 202.

Agenda

Carbon Neutrality Working Group
16 November 2007 – 2:00 – 3:00
Tigert Hall 202


I. Introductions

II. American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC)
a. Machen’s leadership
b. Timeline
c. Commitment

III. Action Plan
a. Review the "Plan for the Plan"
b. Identify areas of interest

IV. Who’s missing from the working group?

V. Date/Time/Agenda for next meeting

Attached are the minutes from the 11/16/07 meeting.

Also attached are documents referenced in the minutes.

The next meeting of the Sustainable Transportation Work Group is Monday, November 19, 2007 from 3:30-5:00 PM in Room 226 Stadium. An Agenda and October meeting summary are attached.

The next meeting of the Transportation Work Group will be Monday, December 17th from 3:30-5:00 pm in 226 Stadium. A copy of the agenda and meeting summary from November 19th is attached.

Linda Dixon, chair

Agenda

Carbon Neutrality Working Group
7 December 2007 – 2:00 – 3:00
Tigert Hall 202


I. Introductions

II. Review of two campus campaigns
a. Focus the Nation (www.focusthenation.org) – call to action
b. Office/classroom campaign – feedback on planning

III. Review of carbon inventory software
a. Discussion of reduction setting goals

IV. Date/Time/Agenda for next meeting

Meeting Minutes from December 12, 2007.

The next meeting will be on January 25th from 3-4pm in Tigert 202.

The next meeting of the Carbon Neutrality Working Group will take place on Friday, January 25 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm in Tigert Hall, Room 204.

The next meeting of the Transportation Work Group is Monday, January 28, 2008 from 10-11:30 AM in Room 226 Stadium. An agenda and December meeting summary is attached.

The next meeting of the Transportation Work Group is scheduled for Monday, 2/25/08 from 10:00-11:30 AM in 226 Stadium.

-Linda Dixon

The next meeting of the Transportation Work Group will be Monday, March 24th from 10:00-11:30 AM in Room 226 Stadium. The agenda and January meeting minutes are attached.

-Linda Dixon

The Carbon Neutrality Working Group will meet on 3/28/08 from 3:00 to 4:30 in Tigert Hall 202.

Agenda:

1) Presentation of Carbon Inventory status -- Mark van Soestbergen (ICBE)

2) Updates of ongoing carbon action plan developments

The next meeting of the Transportation Work Group is scheduled for Monday, 4/28 from 10-11:30 in 226 Stadium. Minutes and agenda are attached.

-Linda Dixon

John Lawson will update us on:

1.1. Baselines (PPD Energy Office)
1.1.1. Metering
1.1.2. Set backs
1.1.3. Auxiliaries
1.1.4. DSOs (?)

1.2. Systems
1.2.1. Chilled water (PPD Energy Office)
1.2.2. Metering (PPD Energy Office)
1.2.3. Alternative transportation (Transportation Working Group)
1.2.4. Fuels (RTS and Fleet)

Our goal is to make plans to assess the amount of energy/GHG emissions we can conserve in these areas.

The meeting will be held from 3:00 to 4:30 at PPD on Radio Road ("Main Street" facility).

Meeting from 3:00 to 4:30.

We will discuss how we can save/cut energy in new construction, retrofits, and deferred maintenance projects:

1.1.1. Building efficiencies
1.1.2. New construction (FP&C)
1.1.3. Retrofits (FP&C and PPD)