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F&S comment on solar house at Energy Farm
Associated Project(s):Collin has been involved in this project from the very beginning, so he should be involved in any further discussions on this project. I really want to ensure proper code compliance on this since it was not originally built nor inspected to verify adherence to the International Residential Code or the NEC. We are trying to renovate it to be considered to be a code-compliant single family residence. - Craig Grant
Conference program related to digesters
Associated Project(s):Early Bird Discount Expires
Friday, February 28Early bird registration fee of $495 includes sessions, exhibit hall, continental breakfasts, lunches, refreshments on April 8 and 9. Plus American Biogas Council Reception & Awards Ceremony on April 8.
Agenda Highlights
• How To Finance AD Facilities
• Codigestion of Food Waste At Wastewater Treatment Plants
• Integrating Composting And Anaerobic Digestion
• Lobbying Boot Camp
• Digestate Management And Markets
• Biogas To Low Carbon Fuel
• Food Waste Diversion Tips & Tools
• Building California's Digester Infrastructure
Tuesday, April 8 and Wednesday, April 9, 2014
More than 80 Presentations on:
ANAEROBIC DIGESTION • BIOGAS MARKETS
FOOD WASTE • MANURE • BIOFUELS • COMPOSTINGOver 60 Exhibitors View list
Keynote Speakers
Plenary session, April 8Director,
CalRecycleCommissioner,
California Energy CommissionAgSTAR 2014 National Workshop Monday, April 7, 2014
Navigating the Biogas Maze:
Learning from the Leaders
This one-day AgSTAR event will include experiences and insights shared by members of the biogas and livestock industries, policy makers, and others. Registration for the AgSTAR 2014 National Workshop is free. Attendees have the option of having lunch on their own or participating in an optional luncheon for $25. AgSTAR is holding this one-day workshop in conjunction with BIOCYCLE REFOR14 WEST.American Biogas Council Events
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Noon — 2 PM: ABC Working Groups & Committee Meetings
6 — 8 PM: ABC Reception & Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
7:30 — 8:30 AM: ABC Member Meeting
Noon — 2 PM ABC Working Groups & Committee MeetingsAll Day site tours See details
Thursday, April 10, 2014
• California Center For Algae Biotechnology
• Encina Wastewater Authority Energy Recovery Plant
• San Diego International Airport: Food Scraps And Materials RecyclingNetwork and Connect
BioCycle REFOR14 WEST is where to network and connect to the growing organics recycling sector of the Renewable Energy Industry. Generators of organic waste streams need solutions that provide multiple benefits for capital investments — environmental compliance, reducing power and fuel costs, climate-friendly practices.Processors need the facts, figures, case studies, equipment that will turn organics into renewable energy. Developers and investors will get key industry data to move projects forward.Who's Attending
• Project developers and operators
• Public officials and permitting authorities
• Organic waste generators and managers
• Utilities and biofuel suppliers
• Investors
• Industry executives
• Equipment providers
• ResearchersBioCycle REFOR14 WEST — where participants get the latest on technologies and practices to turn municipal, agricultural and industrial organic waste streams into power, renewable natural gas, vehicle fuels and high-value digestate and compost products.
Schedule:Monday, April 7
Tuesday & Wednesday,
April 8 & 9Thursday, April 10
Sponsors:
Over 80 Presentations:
ANAEROBIC
DIGESTIONBIOGAS
MARKETSFOOD WASTE
MANURE
BIOFUELS
COMPOSTING
Town & Country ResortSan Diego, California 92108
(619) 291-7131Take advantage of the Special BioCycle Conference Hotel Rate: $118 Double/Single (plus tax)
(special rate expires March 13, 2014)Annotated Bibliography Addressing Functioning and Efficacy Renewable Energy Credits - Memo
Associated Project(s):Here is a memo from Scott Tess to the Urbana Sustainability Advisory Commission addressing functioning and efficacy of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs).
Attached Files:Funding request submitted to SSC for Solar Panels on ECE
Associated Project(s):The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) requested funding from the Student Sustainability Committee in support of rooftop solar for the new ECE Building.
Attached Files:Videos
Associated Project(s):We are pleased to provide the two animated files discussed at yesterday’s final presentation of the N. Campus Parking Deck Solar Array Conceptualization:
- Hanno Weber’s ramp-up animation
- Time lapse showing the construction of a parking garage solar installation
Please click the following link to access these two items, and feel free to forward the link to colleagues who would be interested but were not at Thursday’s meeting. https://pepractice.box.com/s/suegtnts53iasbhvvohp
Final Conceptualization Report
data about our avoided electrical costs
Associated Project(s):To really understand the cost avoidance from clean energy, campus needs to compare the renewable electricity costs to the specific costs for buying electricity from the grid. To do that we need to know that AMIL.peic is the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign MISO Node.
SSC award letter fully signed
Associated Project(s):The fully signed SSC funding award letter is attached here.
Attached Files:Phoenix will comply with US Steel requirements
Associated Project(s):-----Original Message-----
From: Borkowski, Joe [mailto:J.Borkowski@Phoenixsolar.us]
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 2:11 PM
To: Johnston, Morgan B; Dempsey, John Garrett
Subject: U.S. Steel use for University solarMorgan,
This email is to attest Phoenix Solar will comply with Illinois and Federal Buy American procurement provisions. For the purpose of clarity, Phoenix Solar will ensure the steel that is used on this system will be procured and manufactured in the United States.
I look forward to speaking soon.
Best regards,
Joe Borkowski
Update from Justin Johnston at UI Purchasing
Associated Project(s):Justin Johnston confirmed that the answers to all the State Purchasing Officer's questions have been sent to Steve Rotello, the State Purchasing Officer. Justin is working to set a meeting with the SPO, Justin, and Morgan Johnston to review the current status of this approval.
Solar Houses moving to Energy Farm
Land Use Data for US Solar Farms
Associated Project(s):National Renewable Energy Laboratories conducted research into solar land use requirements, but were unable to find a comprehensive evaluation from the literature. NREL created this report to analyze data related to land use in large solar arrays. The paragraph below explains the efficiency of land by type of solar project, and the link takes you directly to the report.
Generation-weighted averages for total area requirements range from about 3 acres/GWh/yr for CSP towers and CPV installations to 5.5 acres/GWh/yr for small 2-axis flat panel PV power plants. Across all solar technologies, the total area generation-weighted average is 3.5 acres/GWh/yr with 40% of power plants within 3 and 4 acres/GWh/yr. For direct-area requirements the generation-weighted average is 2.9 acres/GWh/yr, with 49% of power plants within 2.5 and 3.5 acres/GWh/yr. On a capacity basis, the total-area capacity-weighted average is 8.9 acres/MWac, with 22% of power plants within 8 and 10 acres/MWac. For direct land-use requirements, the capacity-weighted average is 7.3 acre/MWac, with 40% of power plants within 6 and 8 acres/MWac. Other published estimates of solar direct land use generally fall within these ranges.
Solar Farm pending State Purchasing Officer (SPO) approval
Associated Project(s):The Solar Farm Purchase Agreement is waiting on approval from the State Purchasing Officer (SPO). After the Board of Trustees approval in November 2012, the project went to the SPO's office. It is now under review and Facilities & Services is working to answer any SPO questions.
Purchasing met with SPO
Associated Project(s):From: Milbrandt, Janet
Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 1:33 PM
To: Dempsey, John Garrett
Cc: Johnston, Morgan B
Subject: RE: solar farmJustin met with Steve Rotello on Friday, 6/30/2013. We are meeting later today to discuss the results.
Janet.
From: Dempsey, John Garrett
Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 1:26 PM
To: Milbrandt, Janet
Cc: Johnston, Morgan B
Subject: solar farmCan you provide me with and updated status of this important procurement.
Information about solar films
Associated Project(s):F&S Engineers provide input on solar film technology: "We experienced delamination with these in the past; about 25 years ago. I’d be curious if the adhesives have gotten any better." - John Prince
"Films have come a long way. Like John, I have seen several versions of solar films and have not been impressed with their durability. The newer films and coatings are much better but the effectiveness is still dependent to the quality of installation. The films may have some applications on campus but must be evaluated in terms of cost. The solar transmittance is low enough for me to question whether IHPA would have a problem with our historic buildings. We would also want to avoid a checker board appearance if the product were applied randomly to a building windows. I don’t want to dismiss the product but it does need more investigation." - Fred Hahn
Allerton Park Geothermal_Funding Award and Acceptance
Associated Project(s):This project seeks to significantly reduce Allerton Park’s net energy usage while, at the same time, promoting clean, renewable energy. This will be done by converting the facility’s most inefficient and outdated heating and cooling system, located within the Gatehouse building, to geothermal heating and cooling. As a U of I entity, Allerton Park strives to lead the way in upholding the University’s climate commitment by proactively encouraging sound and sustainable building principles. As a climate leader, Allerton Park is committed to encouraging alternative energy initiatives, improving energy efficiency, and engaging students in supporting alternative sources of energy.
ARC Solar Thermal_Funding Award and Acceptance
Associated Project(s):Attached Files:2013 Solar Decathlon_Funding Award and Acceptance
Associated Project(s):Attached Files:Solar Farm Funding Award and Acceptance Letter
Associated Project(s):The 5.87 megawatt (MW) Solar Farm will increase the generation of renewable energy on campus and help meet goals outlined in the Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP). The Solar Farm will produce an estimated 7.86 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) the first year or approximately 2% of the electrical demand for the Urbana campus based upon usage projections for fiscal year 2015.