June 15, 2022
Attendance: Steph Madsen, Mike Weir, Liz Maloney, Sarah Fuller, Mallory Kastner, Aidan Philie, Derek Jensen
#1 Introduction to our 2022 CEC (Clean Energy Center) Interns: Derek Jensen (UMass Amherst) and Aidan Philie (Bowdoin College), Zeinab Yusuf (Cornell)
· And new Facilities Engineer Kai Srisirikul kai.srisirikul@whoi.edu
We are happy to have Kai join our Facilities team. He brings lots of experience with energy efficiency engineering projects. The 3 new CEC interns will be an excellent addition as well. We plan to engage them in energy efficiency projects around campus.
Action:
· Send CEC interns Freezer spreadsheet, flyers for beach cleanup, various EE flyers (SM)
· Schedule Alt Plastic/EE Pop Up events throughout the summer (SM+CEC):Clark Lobby (11-1)July 14th and Redfield Lobby August 4 (10-11:45)
· Send Reliance flyers that could help WHOI employees (CEC interns)
#2 Utility Cost increases for 2023 + Energy Efficiency Plan. We spent considerable time discussing energy efficiency program options including the following:
· Electricity supply costs will increase 26% (2023) and gas supply costs will increase 17% (in 2024)
· Energy Conservation Program
o Building energy reps – target thermostat settings, doors-windows open, flyers, contests, etc (it was suggested that we pay at least an hour/week for EE Reps identified in buildings)
o Cold Storage – freezer/fridge conservation. Replace old units and utilize CLC rebates.
o Pop Up Energy Efficiency events – share energy cost increases with WHOI personnel
o CRL pilot program for controls (ECMs) and variable frequency drives (VFDs)
o Schedule Dept presentations
Action:
· Identify Target Buildings then recruit an EE Rep
· Ask Dave about supporting proj#+ $ (1 hour per week) for EE Rep (SM)
· Mike Weir willing to be Rep for Crowell House?
· Work with Property Dept and get Freezer Inventory (SM-done)
· Sort the freezer list and target ones to replace (CEC interns)
· Meet with Matt Dudley of CLC to determine custom rebates/incentives (SM + team)
#3 WSS (WHOI Social Sustainability) – Events that increase social connections were suggested.
Please volunteer for WSS Events:
· Solar for Your Home Lunch n Learn – Tuesday, June 21 @ noon (Cotuit Solar, Revision, + Megan Amsler Self-Reliance)
· Kelp potluck – June 9 at 5:00pm
· Fieldtrip to Falmouth Farmer’s Market? We discussed borrowing Whoi van vs carpooling in plug in hybrids
· Plan 5:00pm hikes for summer (on hold)
· Activity Fair – Tuesday, Sept 20 2022 (tbd) Partner with Workplace Climate Comm + Women’s Comm (keep item on agenda)
· Lawn Games – for access contact Stephanie Madsen smadsen@whoi.edu
· Toy Swap during WHOI summer camp for kids?
· Lithium battery program – Andrew Rose has information
· EV Car Show in the Fall ?
· Offer group bike ride – we need a leader
· Mini-split heat pump lunch n learn?
Action:
· Post Residential Solar Lunch n Learn on the STF website (DP – done)
· Recruit volunteers to lead bike ride and/or hikes (SM+LM)
# 4 Energy Updates: solar, LEDs + Energy Master Plan (EMP) Solar – check out Meteor House solar production at https://monitoringpublic.solaredge.com/solaredge-web/p/kiosk?guid=9e412e93-f66d-4899-bcf4-6ba6e0f910ce
· next project CRL-RCRC (expected this fall 2022)- contract signed
· NQSF warehouse next (waiting for proposal)
· Possibly David Center rooftop + carports
· Heat pump custom rebate from Nat Grid/Mass Save- Our consultants CES advise waiting on the heat pumps until DOER posts their APS regulation updates in the next 3 months. APS = Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards
· LEDs – replacing LED fixtures in at least 10 of our residential buildings + USGS (22 buildings already done)
Action:
· Keep CES updates about when to install Heat Pumps in Swift and Vincent (SM)
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#5 Beach Clean-up Shore Lab - Monthly – We need Volunteers to join the leaders! STF is partnering with T3C + WHOI neighbors to clean up the beach on the first Thursday of each month at noon. Meet at Gate by Shore Lab. Leaders for Beach Cleanups include:
· June 2, Thursday –
· July 7, Thursday – Post Doc Assoc (Mike Weir) + SSFs + PEP?
· August 4, Thursday –
#6 New Business -
Bike rack at Smith may be needed…or move the one under awning to the grassy area
Action:
Take pics of Smith Bike rack to see if overflow (SF or LM)
Check out bike rack behind Smith – by trailer…underutilized? (LM)