Attendance:<\/strong> Steph Madsen, Mike Weir, Liz Maloney, Sarah Fuller, Mallory Kastner, Aidan Philie, Derek Jensen<\/p>\n <\/p>\n #1<\/strong> \u00a0Introduction to our 2022 CEC (Clean Energy Center) Interns: Derek Jensen (UMass Amherst) and Aidan Philie (Bowdoin College), Zeinab Yusuf (Cornell)<\/p>\n\n We are happy to have Kai join our Facilities team. He brings lots of experience with energy efficiency engineering projects.\u00a0 The 3 new CEC interns will be an excellent addition as well. We plan to engage them in energy efficiency projects around campus.<\/p>\n\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Send CEC interns Freezer spreadsheet, flyers for beach cleanup, various EE flyers (SM)<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 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)<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Send Reliance flyers that could help WHOI employees (CEC interns)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n #2<\/strong> Utility Cost increases for 2023 + Energy Efficiency Plan. We spent considerable time discussing energy efficiency program options including the following:<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Electricity supply costs will increase 26% \u00a0(2023) and gas supply costs will increase 17% (in 2024)<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Energy Conservation Program<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 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)<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 Cold Storage – freezer\/fridge conservation. Replace old units and utilize CLC rebates.<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 Pop Up Energy Efficiency events – share energy cost increases with WHOI personnel<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 CRL pilot program for controls (ECMs) and variable frequency drives (VFDs)<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 Schedule Dept presentations<\/p>\n\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Identify Target Buildings then recruit an EE Rep<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ask Dave about supporting proj#+ $ (1 hour per week) for EE Rep (SM)<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mike Weir willing to be Rep for Crowell House?<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Work with Property Dept and get Freezer Inventory (SM-done)<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sort the freezer list and target ones to replace (CEC interns)<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Meet with Matt Dudley of CLC to determine custom rebates\/incentives (SM + team)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n #3<\/strong>\u00a0 WSS\u00a0 (WHOI Social Sustainability) – Events that increase social connections were suggested.<\/p>\n Please volunteer for WSS Events:<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Solar for Your Home Lunch n Learn – Tuesday, June 21 @ noon \u00a0(Cotuit Solar, Revision, + Megan Amsler Self-Reliance)<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Kelp potluck – June 9 at 5:00pm<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fieldtrip to Falmouth Farmer’s Market? We discussed borrowing Whoi van vs carpooling in plug in hybrids<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Plan 5:00pm \u00a0hikes for summer (on hold)<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Activity Fair – Tuesday, Sept 20 \u00a02022 (tbd) Partner with Workplace Climate Comm + Women’s Comm (keep item on agenda)<\/p>\n\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Toy Swap during WHOI summer camp for kids?<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lithium battery program – Andrew Rose has information<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 EV Car Show in the Fall ?<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Offer group bike ride – we need a leader<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mini-split heat pump lunch n learn?<\/p>\n\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Post Residential Solar Lunch n Learn on the STF website (DP – done)<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Recruit volunteers to lead bike ride and\/or hikes (SM+LM)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 next project CRL-RCRC (expected this fall 2022)- contract signed<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 NQSF warehouse next (waiting for proposal)<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Possibly David Center rooftop + carports<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 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<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 LEDs – replacing LED fixtures in at least 10 of our residential buildings + USGS (22 buildings already done)<\/p>\n\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Keep CES updates about when to install Heat Pumps in Swift and Vincent (SM)<\/p>\n \u00b7<\/p>\n #5<\/strong>\u00a0 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:<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 June 2, Thursday –<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 July 7, Thursday – Post Doc Assoc (Mike Weir) + SSFs + PEP?<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 August 4, Thursday –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n #6<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 New Business\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 –<\/p>\n Bike rack at Smith may be needed…or move the one under awning to the grassy area<\/p>\n\n Take pics of Smith Bike rack to see if overflow (SF or LM)<\/p>\n Check out bike rack behind Smith – by trailer…underutilized? (LM)<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" June 15, 2022 Attendance: Steph Madsen, Mike Weir, Liz Maloney, Sarah Fuller, Mallory Kastner, Aidan Philie, Derek Jensen #1 \u00a0Introduction to our 2022 CEC (Clean Energy Center) Interns: Derek Jensen (UMass Amherst) and Aidan Philie (Bowdoin College), Zeinab Yusuf (Cornell) We are happy to have Kai join our Facilities team. 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