ADMINISTRATIVE AND STUDENT LIFE SERVICES COMMITTEE MID-YEAR PROGRESS REPORT: 2015-16 Committee Name Sustainability Committee Committee Members: Sarah Rykal (Chair), Andrew Cleveland, Wendy Stary, Joan Menefee, Zenon Smolarek, Katie Ankowicz, Jeremy Janiak, Dane Neville, Arthur Kneeland, Keith McCarten, Darrin Witucki, Laura Donovan, Haley Frater, Danielle Laine, Brianna Shea, Houston Taylor DUE DATE CHARGE / ACTION ITEM Solar Energy: If funding is approved by SSA, implement the solar PV system at the MSC in collaboration with the MSC and Physical Plant units Upon SSA’s funding approval Bike Friendly University: • Submit an application to certify Stout as a Bike Friendly University • Conduct a feasibility study for the installation of bike lockers and a rental bike program* Building Dashboard*: Utilize the dashboard for an energy competition between academic and administrative buildings • RESPONSIBLE PERSON(S)/ GROUP PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (if applicable) Sustainable Steering Committee Alternative Transportation Work Group • 6/30/16 6/30/16 Sustainable Steering Committee Greenhouse gas Scope 1 & 2** • Our entire campus was able to save $3,806 in electricity costs and avert 57,359 lbs of CO2 MID-YEAR UPDATE • SSA is requesting more information for the solar panel project. The study performed by Cedar Corp last year had insufficient information for SSA to make a decision about the project. • We are finalizing the application for the Bike Friendly Campus and will be submitting it in Spring semester. • We are working with students in the Built Environment course to conduct the study. The Biggest Reducer Energy Conservation Competition took place in November. • *Denotes Sustainability Action Plan Item **Greenhouse Gas Scope 1: Natural Gas, Coal, distillate Oil, Gasoline/Diesel for Fleet, Synthetic Fertilizer Scope 2: Purchased Electricity, Steam, chilled Water Scope 3: Commuting Miles, Air Travel, Study Abroad Travel, Personal Vehicle Travel, Landfilled Waste, Wastewater, Paper Purchases Greenhouse Gas Emissions*: Develop a system for tracking greenhouse gas emissions data annually* 6/30/16 Greenhouse gas Scope 1, 2 & 3** • 2008-2013 Experience vs Goal Green Cleaning*: Develop and implement a marketing campaign for green cleaning in campus buildings 6/30/16 In collaboration with the Physical Plant Rideshark*: Implement Rideshark online ride sharing software to offer shared commute options to faculty / staff and students 6/30/16 Alternative Transportation Work Group Scope 1: + 5.91% <1-3%> Scope 2: <8.64%> <10-20%> Scope 3: <63.15%> <3-5%> Greenhouse gas Scope 2** Greenhouse gas Scope 3** • System developed and all annual greenhouse gas data updated up until 2015 Recommended Targets for 2020: o Scope 1: 1% o Scope 2: 10% o Scope 3: 10-15% Marketing has been developed; we will print the signage and post it during the spring semester. Rideshark has been implemented and is called UW-Stout Rideshare. As of November, 156 registered users. *Denotes Sustainability Action Plan Item **Greenhouse Gas Scope 1: Natural Gas, Coal, distillate Oil, Gasoline/Diesel for Fleet, Synthetic Fertilizer Scope 2: Purchased Electricity, Steam, chilled Water Scope 3: Commuting Miles, Air Travel, Study Abroad Travel, Personal Vehicle Travel, Landfilled Waste, Wastewater, Paper Purchases