SURF GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
Fund Policy
VP Finance
(Funding note below)
Project portfolio types: utilities cost savings projects such as
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Energy conservation technologies
User behavioral change initiatives/community
engagement
Water conservation
Renewable energy incentives
Chief Facilities Officer
Director Operations
User Eligibility
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Open to Campus Community (Faculty, students, staff)
Project Criteria
ROI of 8 years (this may be revised, some exceptions)
Viability/Risk assessment
Other (e.g. Bundling with ongoing projects, aligning with
strategic priorities)
Project intake, timing
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Ongoing, project list compiled for review quarterly
Projects implementation year round
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Financial Reporting
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ft
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Energy Management Office
(Fund Manager)
Quarterly reports to CFO and Senior Sustainability
Council
Annual report to SFU Finance/ Senior Management
SURF Advisory
Committee Energy
Committee
(EC)
Review Process:
1. Submit project idea: name of
proponent, project
description (use attached
form) Email to surf@sfu.ca
2. Meet with Energy manager
to review
3. Energy management office
evaluates cost effectiveness
(ROI)
4. Prepares eligible project list
and recommendations
5. Review with EC quarterly for
input
6. Submit finalized project list
annually for approval
Implementation Phase:
Monitoring/ verification by
Energy Management Office
Reporting out to Community
Note:
Seed funding of $800K in 2013/14 with additional $500K in 2014 /15, savings from projects reinvested to replenish SURF