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Minutes Campus Sustainability Task Force Meeting
Friday, March 20th 2:00 – 4:00pm
Barrett Athletic Center Conference Room, 2nd Floor
Attendees: See attached list.
Welcome remarks by co-chairs (Mary Stephens, Paul Laris, Reza Toossi)
• Reza Toossi welcomes all, wishes them happy equinox, happy spring
STF Reorganization Presentation & Action Plan Tutorial (Paul Wingco, Holli Fajack, Reza Toossi)
• Paul Wingco presents new proposed structure that attempts to address concerns raised by STF
about previous proposal presented at 12/19/14 meeting; new structure based on key policy
priorities and identified need for oversight and student involvement (see attached PPT for details)
• Holli Fajack discusses how Working Groups (WG) relate to established Climate Action Plan, CSU
Policy and other established goals and targets
• Describes the Action Plan tool to be used as mechanism for tracking progress of WGs and keep them
accountable
• Dean Toji: Student Engagement WG should not be framed as a support group; it is a central goal
• Christine Whitcraft: Student engagement aligns with efforts to create a Learning Community
• Paul Wingco: intention was that Student Engagement WG be student lead and act as a “clearing
house” for connecting students to projects within the other WG that fit their interest; based on STF
feedback, we can eliminate separate Student Engagement “support” group and be more explicit in
communicating that students are involved with all areas of STF
• Next Step: Clarify function and goal of Student Engagement Working Group - STF members suggest
harnessing and coordinating multiple existing outreach channels to promote student engagement
(Sustain U “get involved” website, USU Sustainability assistants office, Ingrid Martin MBA students,
ASI Sustainability Secretary, Holli and Paul’s office) – Working Group’s task would be identifying all
of those channels; focus on outreaching to fields/disciplines that aren’t currently engaged in
sustainability efforts
• Next Step: recruit WG members and chairs
• New STF structure APPROVED with condition that Student Engagement WG function be clarified
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Proposal 1: Expansion of Sustainability Task Force Member Positions (Reza Toossi)
• Reza Toossi: provides background on formation of STF via Academic Senate to consist of decision
makers of university; changes to membership need to be approved by AS
• Proposal to add representatives from all colleges; AS Chair suggests adding Provost
• Paul Wingco: Proposal also suggests adding ASI Sustainability Secretary, Sustainability Coordinator,
Director of Purchasing
• Holli Fajack: this proposal was submitted at 12/19/14 meeting but was not approved. Main change
proposal was specifying that each department and college would only have 1 voting member
• Dave Edwards: Moves to add Lee Johnson, ASI Recycling Coordinator as STF Member; no
objections, APPROVED
• Proposal APPROVED with condition that involvement of Provost be clarified
• Next Step: submit to Academic Senate for approval
Proposal 2: Clarification of Membership Expectations (Holli Fajack)
• Holli Fajack: Academic Senate Chair recommended clarifying member expectations and process for
excusing inactive members
• This proposal was presented last time – only change to proposal is that STF members are not
REQUIRED to be members of Working Groups (strongly encouraged)
• Next Steps: Draft a memo with expectations spelled out and send to STF members
• Proposal APPROVED
Sustainability Website Status Update (Holli Fajack)
• Communications/Engagement Working Group has made real progress on organizing content. New
website mock-up created and sent out to STF members
• Challenges: New University website roll-out effort means limited resources for prioritizing our site
• Options:
o 1. Work with Web Development Center (WDC) to create a DAF branded site using the old
template. Timeline approximately 3 months. Issues: Project is very big and WDC has limited
staff; Having DAF branding on university wide sustainability efforts is not ideal
o 2. Work with University Relations & Communications (URD) to create website in new site.
Timeline: unknown. Issues: Everyone wants their pages to be prioritized.
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o 3. Build a website ourselves using a 3rd party template, hire a student to help build it: WDC is
not supportive of this option; might be a good stop-gap measure while we wait in the queue
URC to build us a website on new site.
• Asking for feedback from STF on which option they prefer.
• Dean Toji: Come with a proposal; hashing this out is more of a Working Group activity, not an STF
activity
• Next Steps: Holli asks STF members to submit content (per their “homework” sheets). Come up with
a proposal; look into revamping BeachBoard site as tool for STF
Zero Waste Plan Update (Lee Johnson)
• Proposed Zero Waste Plan will be organized in terms of “Front Door, Indoor, and Back Door”; what
comes in, how we use it, what we do with it when we are done (see attached PPT for details)
• Front Door: Malia Kinimaka, Director of Purchasing has agreed to work closely with Zero Waste
Working Group (ZWWG); purchasing will be a key element
• Indoor: Will require cultural shift; operational changes; admin support for both
• Back Door strategies – Lee Johnson and Jon Root have a very good handle on this component. Waste
audit results confirmed that existing recycling programs are doing a good job of recovering
materials; still need to improve on composting
• Implementing Zero Waste Plan is a key part of our sustainability efforts; will require significant
resources – staff and financial
• Questions for STF:
o 1. Are we headed in the right direction?
o 2. Is the STF ready and willing to pursue these strategies
o 3. Will we have the high level support for this
• Mary Stephens: Support from high level (President, Provost) should be easy; Question of how
quickly efforts can be funded; What can we do with changes in policies and practices first; What
dollars are attached to each effort? President is very supportive of sustainability efforts; Funding is
more of a long term discussion
• David Salazar: Would be helpful to quantify the strategies in terms of staff hours; waste reduction
impact; Look at how we can quantify the objective so we can prioritize our efforts and resources
• STF endorses further development of Zero Waste Plan as presented
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Proposal 3: Green Gen Event Funding Request (Christine Whitcraft)
• Annual mixer brings together campus, Long Beach, and business community; Student project
showcase will be judged and prizes awarded this year
• STF and Working Group members are strongly encouraged to attend
• Donations have been secured but requesting up to $2500 for food and services
• Proposal APPROVED
Water Action Plan Update (Paul Wingco)
• Lawn Conversion Project – Phase 1; 90,000 sq. ft. of turf to be converted to drought tolerant; project
will start mid-May; 6 areas on perimeter of campus; Communication campaign – signs, articles
• Campus wide water audit – identify opportunities for conservation; want to involve students
Climate Action Plan Update (Paul Wingco)
• 2020 milestone: reduce GHG emissions by 30k MtCO2e from 2010 levels
• GHG emissions inventory to be completed this spring/summer to tell us where we stand in relation
to this goal; 5 student volunteers have been selected to help complete GHG inventory
• Clean Energy Initiative: Plan to reduce reliance on fossil fuels; eliminate energy waste (most cost
effective way to reduce GHG emissions and save money); increase renewable energy generation;
implement and build net zero energy buildings; transition fleet to clean energy fuels; expand energy
storage; create smart micro grid; develop funding mechanism to sustain projects over time;
incorporate students and faculty as part of campus as a living lab
• Next Steps: Establish Energy Emissions/Clean Energy Working Group. Paul volunteers as Chair/co-
Chair to get started on these initiatives
Campus as a Living Lab Update (CALL) (David Salazar)
• Systemwide initiative – first round was experimental but successful so Chancellor’s office is
supporting another round
• Proposed CALL project is for parking lot 14 – will take a trans-disciplinary approach; engage faculty
and students from business, design, sciences, engineering, etc; our most ambitious CALL project
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• Proposed elements: Solar canopy; storm water management; EV charging; pedestrian/bike paths;
drought tolerant/solar canopy compatible landscaping; energy storage
• Project will be phased; cost estimate $9-14 million – represents a bold and very visible sustainability
effort
• CO’s office will help support conversion of an existing course to engage students in various aspects
of the project
Meeting with Long Beach Mayor (David Salazar)
• Campus has reached out to LB Mayor’s office to discuss better coordination of sustainability efforts
• David Salazar, Paul Wingco, Dean Toji and Terry (inaudible) from university relations/governmental
affairs will be meeting with Mayor Garcia and his Chief of Staff
• University has resources (intellectual capital) that can be channeled to help achieve shared goals of
the campus and the city
• Climate Action Plan success hinges largely on partnering with the city on bigger issues
• Dean Toji: We can’t solve a lot of problems by ourselves – transportation, energy, housing issues;
Mayor has come out strong on his commitment to sustainability; we want to help him channel that
• Ellie Christov: Getting support from the Mayor will help us approach the Counties
Announcements
• Green Gen Mixer – April 16th – RSVP at greengen2015.eventbrite.com; request that faculty send one
or two PPT slides about research or creative activity to be displayed at the event
• Earth Week at the Beach – April 20th-23rd – Please help spread the word; Attend; STF members,
staff and faculty encouraged to eat at the Chartroom on Monday the 20th
• Sustainability Communications: In addition to Facebook and Twitter, we now have a newsletter and
Instagram; please send us things you want to promote
• Next meeting: Early fall
Closing Remarks
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ROSTER, CSULB CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY TASK FORCE
Name Title Attendance
Brian Nowlin Chief Operating Officer, CSULB Foundation Present
Carol Roberts-Corb Director, Housing and Residential Life Present
Christine Whitcraft Assistant Professor, Biology Present
Dave Edwards Associate Executive Director, Associated Students Present
David Salazar Associate Vice President, PPFM Present
Dean Toji Assistant Professor, Asian & Asian American Studies Present
Don Penrod General Manager, 49er Shops Present
Ellie Christov Transportation Services Manager, Parking and Transportation Present
Ingrid Martin Marketing Professor Present
Jeanette Schelin Director, Japanese Gardens Present
Jeniffer Fuentes-Mishica Administrative Coordinator School of Dance Absent
Joseph Phillips President, Associated Students Absent
Malia Kinimaka Director of Purchasing Present
Mary Stephens Vice President, Administration and Finance Present
Paul Laris Director, Geography and Environmental Science and Policy Absent
Paul Wingco Energy and Sustainability Manager Present
Reza Toossi Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Present
Simon Kim AVP, Research and External Support Present
Tracey Mayfield Associate Dean, Library Absent
Wesley Woelfel Assistant Professor, Design Present
Additional Meeting Attendees
Name Title Attendance
Holli Fajack Sustainability Coordinator Present
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Lisa Nguyen Student, ASI Sustainability Secretary Present
Whitney Miller Sustainability Intern Present
Ezra LeBank Faculty, Theater – Green Thread Workshop Facilitator Present
Lee Johnson ASI Recycling Coordinator Present
Eric Brian ASI Recycling Center Present
Veronica Acosta-Deprez Faculty, Health; Member of Research Subcommittee Present
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Sustainability Task Force March, 20th 2015 - Meeting Agenda
• Welcome remarks by co-chairs (Mary Stephens, Paul Laris, Reza Toossi) (5 min)
• STF Reorganization Presentation & Action Plan Tutorial (20 min - Paul Wingco, Holli Fajack, Reza Toossi) o Proposal 1: Expansion of Sustainability Task Force Member Positions (Reza
Toossi)(5 min) o Proposal 2: Clarification of Membership Expectations (Holli Fajack)(5 min)
• Sustainability Website Status Update (5 min) (Holli Fajack)
• Zero Waste Plan update (10 min)(Lee Johnson)
• Water Action Plan Update (5 min) Paul Wingco o Lawn Conversion Project – Phase 1
• Climate Action Plan Update (5 min) Paul Wingco
• Campus as a Living Lab Update (5 min) (David Salazar) • Meeting with Long Beach Mayor (5 min) (David Salazar)
• Proposal 3: Green Gen Event Funding Request (5 min) (Christine Whitcraft)
• Announcements (5 min)
• Closing Remarks
STF Reorganization (Paul Wingco, Reza Toossi, Holli Fajack)
20 min
Presentation Overview:
• Background Information – the need to re-organize
• Recap of previously presented STF structure – key
concerns
• Presentation of new proposed STF structure & process
• Discussion of proposed structure
• Determine steps needed to final structure
Previously Proposed Structure: • Based on STARS framework
• Working Groups organized under
Subcommittees
Concerns about this structure: • Key priorities are unclear
• Tries to encompass too many efforts
• Having both subcommittees & working
groups = too much bureaucracy
• Unclear how working groups will be held accountable for making progress
STF Priorities
Reduce GHG Emissions
(Climate Neutrality by 2030)
Develop Learning Community
(Increase engagement & sustainability / climate
literacy)
Achieve CSU Policy Goals Track Progress & Involve Students
What are our Key Priorities?
Transportation Emissions
Energy Emissions
Landfill Emissions
What are our key challenges
related to these priorities?
Curriculum Offerings
Research Support & Assessment
Effective Communications
Water Conservation
Procurement Practices / Policies
Sustainable Foods Assessment &
Purchasing
Lack of Baseline Data & Reports
Lack of Oversight &
Accountability
No Mechanism for Student
Involvement
STF Priorities
Reduce GHG Emissions
(Climate Neutrality by 2030)
Develop Learning Community
(Increase engagement & sustainability / climate
literacy)
Achieve CSU Policy Goals Track Progress & Involve Students
New Proposed Org Chart
Subcommittees eliminated - 12 Working Groups total
Working Groups organized around key priorities pertinent to all STF members & stakeholders
Assessment & Support WGs to track progress & promote accountability and student involvement
GHG Emissions Reduction Working Groups
STF
Transpo Emissions
Clean Energy
Zero Waste
Sustainability Curriculum
Faculty Research
Communications Water
Conservation Sustainable
Food Procurement Oversight
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Student Engagement
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Key Priority: Reduce CSULB’s GHG emissions Specific Goals: • Achieve the GHG emissions reduction goals outlined in the Climate Action Plan, specifically 50%
below 2010 levels by 2020 and climate neutrality by 2030, by tackling CSULB’s top emissions sources: commuter emissions & purchased energy
• Increase renewable energy generation on campus to contribute to system-wide goals to:
Increase self-generated energy capacity from 44 to 80 megawatts by 2020
Exceed CPUC’s RPS target sooner than the established goal of procuring 33 percent of its electricity needs from renewable sources by 2020
• Develop & implement campus-wide Zero Waste Plan
Example of a GHG Reduction Working Group’s ACTION PLAN
The Action Plan is the mechanism for describing the specific goals and milestones to be accomplished by the WGs so that progress can be tracked and communicated more clearly and easily.
Sustainability Task Force ZERO WASTE Working Group - Action Plan
Project Name Key Priority
Zero Waste Action Plan GHG Emissions Reduction
Working Group/Project purpose (what specific problem or problems is the WG trying to solve?)
Develop a campus-wide zero waste action plan to reduce the amount of waste being sent to landfill or incinerator to 10% or less.
Specific goals to be accomplished Target date Status
Campus-wide waste audit End of February
2015
Pending more complete
report from EDCO
Determine the elements of a Zero Waste Plan Dec 15th 2014 Complete
Draft campus Zero Waste Plan TBD
Submit campus Zero Waste Plan for approval TBD
Specific actions/steps WG will take to achieve the goals described
above
Person(s) taking
the lead
Target date Status
Find out cost of waste audit Jon Root End of January Complete
Evaluate applicability of new waste assessment framework - meet with
organization
Lee Johnson End of January Complete
Draft framework/outline for Zero Waste Plan Lee Johnson End of February Complete
Review Zero Waste plan draft framework - submit comments Everyone End of February Complete
Develop overview presentation for March 20th STF meeting Lee & Holli March 13th Complete
Press EDCO for a more specific Waste Audit report Jon Root March 6th EDCO agreed to do another
audit and report
Take a look at waste/recycling tracking tool - www.greenhalosystems.com Jon Root
Draft/revise RFP for waste hauler vender (add food waste & help us achieve
zero waste goal) 3/16
Jon Root March 16th
How will WG's efforts help CSULB achieve the goals outlined in the Climate Action Plan (achieving climate neutrality by 2030 and promoting
climate action and literacy through curriculum, research, and community engagement)?
Landfill waste is a significant source of GHG emissions and represents approximately 3% of CSULB's total GHG emissions. Reducing the amount of
waste we are sending to landfill will move us closer to climate neutrality. Additionally, implementing a campus wide zero waste plan will provide
opportunities to communicate the university's commitment to resource recovery, waste reduction, and climate action and educate our campus
population about environmental and climate stewardship.
Key Priorities: Increase sustainability-related academic programs & improve communications
Specific Goals: • Create baseline inventory of “sustainability courses” & “sustainability related research”
• Increase number of sustainability & climate change related courses through the Green Thread
• Establish Sustainability GE pathway and minor
• Develop communications infrastructure/assets to highlight sustainability efforts/programs including &
connect community to opportunities for engagement: Website Videos Speakers Series
Learning Community
Working Groups
Communications &
Engagement
Curriculum
Development
Faculty
Research
Key Priorities: Water Conservation, Sustainable Procurement, & Sustainable Foods
Specific Goals: • Implement Water Action Plan to reduce campus-wide water use by 10 percent by 2016, and 20
percent by 2020 • Conduct baseline assessment of sustainable food purchases
• Increase sustainable food purchases to 20 percent of total food budget by 2020
• Conduct baseline assessment of the proportion of expenditures made on environmentally
preferable products
Water
Conservation
Procurement
Sustainable Foods
Other CSU Policy Priorities
Working Groups
Sustainable
Food
Oversight Working Group
Assessment & Reporting
Working Group
Student Engagement
Working Group
Assessment & Support Working Groups
Function: Support the other Working Groups by providing assessment, goal tracking, and student participant resources.
GHG Reduction Working Groups
Transpo
Emissions
Landfill
Emissions
Energy
Emissions
Water
Conservation
Procurement Sustainable
Foods
Other CSU Policy
Priority Working
Groups
Learning Community
Working Groups
Communications
& Engagement
Curriculum
Development Faculty
Research
Oversight Working Group
Assessment & Reporting
Working Group
Student Engagement
Working Group
How Key Priority Working Groups
interact with the
Assessment/Support Working Groups
GHG Reduction Working Groups
Water
Conservation
Procurement Sustainable
Foods
Other CSU Policy
Priority Working
Groups
Learning Community
Working Groups
Oversight Working Group
Assessment & Reporting
Working Group
Student Engagement
Working Group
Oversight Working Group: • Utilizes Action Plans to evaluate WGs’
progress on Key Priorities
• Ensures that Action Plans are kept current so they can be used to communicate progress to STF
Transpo
Emissions
Landfill
Emissions
Energy
Emissions
Communications
& Engagement
Curriculum
Development Faculty
Research
GHG Reduction Working Groups
Water
Conservation
Procurement Sustainable
Foods
Other CSU Policy
Priority Working
Groups
Learning Community
Working Groups
Oversight Working Group
Assessment & Reporting
Working Group
Student Engagement
Working Group
Assessment & Reporting Working Group: • Gathers & compiles data/info from
other WGs for STARS, ACUPCC, and Sustainability Reports
• Communicates data-supported results and outcomes to Oversight WG
Transpo
Emissions
Landfill
Emissions
Energy
Emissions
Communications
& Engagement
Curriculum
Development Faculty
Research
GHG Reduction Working Groups
Water
Conservation
Procurement Sustainable
Foods
Other CSU Policy
Priority Working
Groups
Learning Community
Working Groups
Oversight Working Group
Assessment & Reporting
Working Group
Student Engagement
Working Group
Student Engagement Working Group: • Seeks out WG projects that students
can participate in
• Recruits interested students
• Provides assistance to student WG members completing for-credit internships, service learning, etc.
Transpo
Emissions
Landfill
Emissions
Energy
Emissions
Communications
& Engagement
Curriculum
Development Faculty
Research
Summary
• Priorities based Working Groups
• Direct link to the STF
• Working groups to address specific challenges
• 12 Total Working Groups
• New Working Group Action Plan
– Purpose, Goals with Timelines, Action Steps
• Critical role of Oversight, Assessment , and Student Engagement
• Next Step:
– Send out solicitation for WG Chairs & members
Proposal #1: Expanded STF Membership (Reza Toossi - 5 min)
Expand membership to include:
• Faculty representatives from all 8 colleges
Arts
Engineering
Liberal Arts
Natural Science & Math
Business Administration ― Education
― Health & Human Services
― Continuing & Professional Education
• ASI Sustainability Secretary
• Sustainability Coordinator
• Director of Purchasing
Designate voting & non-voting members - NEW
• Each represented area gets 1 vote
• Areas with more than 1 member on STF share 1 vote - (PPFM, ASI,
Financial Management)
• Term limits – 3 years (with opportunity to reapply)
• STF member responsibilities: • Attend STF meetings ( 3 times per year )
• Review and vote on proposals to the STF
• Participate in at least 1 Working Group
• Attend STF sponsored/campus sustainability events (as much as
possible)
• Communicate, support, and promote STF goals and campus
sustainability activities, events, and initiatives within your
department, office, division, etc.
• STF can release “inactive” members from their position
• Inactivity defined as follows:
• Failure to attend 3 consecutive STF meetings
• Failure to respond to 3 email of phone inquiries from STF Co-Chairs
or administrative support to the STF
Proposal #2: Clarifying Member Expectations (Holli Fajack – 5 min)
- Encouraged but not required
Sustainability Website Update (Holli Fajack)
5 min
• View Google site mock-up: https://sites.google.com/site/calstatelbsustainability
• Next steps: • Option 1: Build website using old DAF template
• Timeline: 3 month minimum
• Option 2: Get in the queue for new URD website design
• Timeline: Uncertain – possibly1-3 years
• Option 3: Build it ourselves using 3rd party template
• Timeline: Possibly much quicker than other options
• Your HOMEWORK!
Zero Waste Plan Update (Lee Johnson)
10 min
Zero Waste Plan Outline
The 3 Doorways to Zero Waste:
Front Door
What we allow in
Indoor
How efficiently we use it
Back Door
How we dispose of,
recycle or repurpose it
Front Door Strategies
• Minimum Recycled Content Policy – Purchase only 20-30 % recycled content paper products
–Give preference to recycled content durable goods
• Packaging Policies –Work with suppliers to minimize non-recyclable
packaging
– Require suppliers to take back packaging
• Purchasing Preference Policies – Prioritize used/refurbished products and equipment
– Prioritize environmentally preferable products
• Reduce Non-Durable/Recyclable Purchases
Indoor Strategies
• Paperless Office & Classroom Policies
–Discourage unnecessary printing
–Move toward digital record keeping
• Employee & Student Zero Waste Training
– Zero Waste goals championed from Senior Admin on down
– Zero Waste training standard part of SOAR
• Duplex Printing & Copying Policy
Indoor Strategies
• Encourage Use of Reusable Containers
–Add Hydration Stations
–Offer more low cost reusable beverage containers
– Encourage staff & students to pack zero waste meals
– Encourage vendors to give discounts to patrons who BYO
• Stricter Food Vendor Requirements
– Future contracts prohibit plastic bags, excess packaging, Styrofoam
• Designated Surplus Equipment/Supply Stewards in all Departments
Back Door Strategies
• Waste Audits
– Are recyclables/compostables going to landfill?
– Where are these materials being generated on campus?
• Expand Existing Programs
– Composting
– Reuse (surplus property & supplies)
– Landscape waste recycling/reuse
• Eliminate Classroom Waste Bins
– Implement “Pack-it-in, Pack-it-out”
• Measure Climate Impacts
Summary & Next Steps
Achieving Zero Waste will require:
• Potentially significant additional financial & staff resources
• Making changes to operational practices
• Making changes to purchasing practices and policies
• Administration’s support in prioritizing & enforcing “indoor” strategies
Our 2 Questions to STF:
1. Are we ready & willing to pursue these strategies?
2. Will we have the high level support we need to carry out this Zero Waste Plan?
Water Action Plan Update (Paul Wingco)
5 min
• Lawn conversion project
– 90K SF of lawn to be converted
– Eradication of turf in selected areas – to begin April
– Conversion start – May
– Communication plan
• Campus-wide Water Audit
• Fly over Infra Red Scan
Climate Action Plan Update (Paul Wingco)
5 min
• GHG Reduction Needed by 2020 – 30,000 Metric Tons
• Greenhouse Gas Inventory Update
• Clean Energy Initiative
What is a Clean Energy Initiative?
A plan to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels
• Eliminate Energy Waste and Improve Efficiency
• Renewable Energy
• Build Net Zero Energy Buildings
• Clean Energy Powered Fleet
• Expand Energy Storage Capabilities
• Create a Smart Micro Grid
• Funding Mechanism
• Incorporate as a Campus Living Lab Model
Clean Energy Initiative
NEXT STEPS
• Create the Energy Emissions/Clean Energy Working
Group
• Develop Goals and Timeline
• Develop a Clean Energy Plan
• Phase Implementation
Campus as a Living Lab Update (David Salazar)
5 min
Meeting with Long Beach
Mayor Garcia (David Salazar)
5 min
Proposal 3: Green Generation Mixer Funding (Christine Whitcraft)
5 min
Request: $2500 for food and services
Justifications: This is premier campus event for:
• Bringing together campus and Long Beach
sustainability community
• Highlighting sustainability efforts and
achievements
• Supporting the development of our
sustainability-focused Learning Community
Announcements (Holli Fajack)
5 min
April 16th @ 5pm
RSVP if you plan to attend • GreenGen2015.Eventbrite.com
Faculty:
• Send 1 PPT slide of scholarly &
creative activity for showcase
• Encourage students to submit
projects by March 27th
Students:
• Submit a project!
Whole week of great events!
• Please help us spread the word!
• Still looking for groups to
organize a booth, activity, info
table, etc. for any events
New Communication Outlets!
CSULB Sustainability
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CSULB_Sustainability 38 Followers
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CSULB_Sustain 99 Followers
Questions, Comments,
Closing Remarks
Thank you!