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)