Application
TGIF project grants 2007-2008
A. General Information
Project title: University Hall: Going Green! LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design) Existing Building Certification
Total amount requested from TGIF: $20,000
Partnering organizations, departments, or individuals (if any): Office of Environment,
Health & Safety (EH&S), the Office of Sustainability, School of Public Health (SPH), Building
Sustainability at Cal Program, Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP)
Students for a Greener Berkeley, Cal Refuse and Recycling, and other University Hall Building
Occupants and Departments, as needed.
Primary and secondary contact names:
Name
Title and
department
Phone
Email
Rebecca K. Anderson
Environmental Specialist, Environment, Health & Safety
Name
Title and
department
Phone
Email
Ian Baldridge
Radiation Safety Technician, Environment, Health & Safety
510-642-6568
rander@berkeley.edu
510-643-3152
iandb@berkeley.edu
Organization or campus unit through which the grant funds will be administered:
The Office of Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S)
Account number where funds can be transferred if grant is approved:
1-58000-[fund]-21555-64-FHGUHG
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B. Project Description
(The maximum total length for answers to all questions in this section is 300 words.)
1. Purpose
Describe the overall purpose of your project and its key components.
Together, the occupants of University Hall have begun an initiative to Go Green! with LEED –
Existing Building certification as the end goal.
Key components of this grant will help to achieve the following LEED credits:
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Energy & Atmosphere: optimize energy performance (2 pts)
o Replace inefficient appliances with energy efficient models (e.g. Energy-star)
Materials & Resources: solid waste management (1 pt)
o Implement composting program
Indoor Environmental Quality: entryway systems (1 pt)
o Implement entryway system for particle control
Innovation in Operations: communication, education (1 pt)
o Student internship
o Work with Building Sustainability at Cal classes
o Develop Outreach and Education Program
o Document efforts through case study
2. Sustainability Goals
Which aspects of campus sustainability will your project address, and why is addressing
these sustainability components important?
This project will initiate sustainable measures in building operations. Addressing this area of
campus sustainability is vitally important to achieving campus goals, as building operations are
responsible for a large percentage of the campus footprint. For example, existing building
operations account for 39% of the nation’s CO2 emissions (average, United States Green
Building Council).
Does your project tie into any broader campus sustainability initiatives? If so, how? (For
example, CalCAP, activities by CACS, etc.)
This project directly ties into several campus initiatives, including:
Initiative
CalCAP
Building Sustainability at Cal
CACS
Green Building Initiatives
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Project Contribution
Reduce University Hall’s carbon footprint by using student and
staff effort to integrate sustainable practices into building
operations, and then communicating that effort as a model for
other campus buildings in developing sustainable operations.
3. Project Benefits
How will this project benefit your fellow students? How will your project benefit UC
Berkeley as a whole?
-Provides a unique student learning opportunity to apply in a real-life situation
-Visitor’s Center: showcase UC Berkeley as a Green Campus
-Model for LEED existing building projects on campus
-Model for other academic institutions and buildings
-Helps meet UCOP Green Building Initiatives
-Will enable the campus to meet LEED-EBOM standards
4. Approvals for Project Activities
Do any aspects of your project require approval from an entity on or off campus? If so,
please explain. (For example, any project which affects a campus building must be
approved by the appropriate campus facilities personnel.)
The building manager of University Hall has approved and supported all aspects of this proposal.
What is the status of these approvals, as of the date you’re submitting this proposal?
Project has been approved, but may require minor approvals from building department heads.
C. Project Goals and Quantifiable Impacts
(The maximum total length for answers to all questions in this section is 300 words.)
1. Metrics and Measurability
What quantifiable sustainability impacts will your project have? (This might be kWh of
electricity saved, gallons of water saved, tons of carbon emissions avoided, specific area of
land preserved, etc.)
1. Kilowatt-hour electricity saved
2. Pounds organic material diverted from landfill
3. Indoor air quality improvement
(Numbered items in questions below correspond to the above metrics)
How will you measure these impacts after your project is implemented in order to see if
you met your goal?
1. Watt-Meter will measure performance of old and new appliances.
2. Composting will be weighed to determine lbs of diversion.
3. Before and after the new entryway floor mats are replaced, a TSI Dustrak will determine
amount of airborne particle reduction.
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How do these impacts fit into the larger campus context? (For example, what fraction of
campus electricity use does your savings represent?)
The above measures are innovative strategies to attack “low-hanging fruit” and by using them as
concrete examples they can serve as catalysts for a net impact on the campus.
2. Additionality or Marginal Benefit
If your project involves doing something that UC Berkeley does anyway (meeting minimal
green building standards or basic environmental regulations), how does your project go
above and beyond these minimal requirements?
Currently, the Policy on Sustainable Practices outlines a number of green building requirements.
Please reference table below for details of how project exceeds requirements.
Requirement
University will develop a plan to operate and
maintain buildings at the LEED-EB certified
level.
University will purchase Energy Star products
when available (new purchases).
The University adopts a waste diversion goal
of 50% by 6/2008 and 75% by 6/2012.
University will explore ways to connect LEED
buildings with education & research mission.
Exceeded by
This project strives for LEED – Silver rating.
This project seeks to proactively replace
outdated equipment with energy efficient
models.
This project goes above and beyond the
required diversion rate.
This project directly involves academic classes,
student volunteers and a student intern. The
project also serves as an educational
opportunity for the university, community and
campus visitors.
3. Cost Savings and Repayment to the Fund
If your project will generate costs savings to the University, please estimate them here.
This project will generate a cost savings of approximately $700 per year.
Education of building occupants will further reduce energy and save money (quantified later).
Using the PG&E Home Appliance Calculator, it was found that $1456.35 is currently spent per
year in electricity costs for our refrigerators. By implementing energy efficient models, we will
lower the total cost to $766.50 per year.
Will any of the savings be available to pay back into TGIF?
No, but energy use reductions will result in savings to allow for future Sustainability projects.
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D. Project Team
1. Project team members
Please fill in a table like the one below for each team member. Three blank tables have
been provided for you. You may copy and paste a blank table to create additional entries
for project teams larger than three.
Name
Title and
department
Address
Phone
Email
Relevant
experience or
knowledge for this
project
Hours per week
for this project
Name
Title and
department
Address
Phone
Email
Relevant
experience or
knowledge for this
project
Hours per week
for this project
Rebecca K Anderson
Environmental Specialist, Environment, Health & Safety
317 University Hall, #1150
510-642-6568
rander@berkeley.edu
Has worked in environmental arena for five years, specifically in the area
of sustainable building operations for three years. Attended LEED for
Existing Building training in 2007 and is working toward LEED
accreditation. Completed Introduction to Project Management class
through UC Berkeley extension.
Eight
Ian Baldridge
Environmental Specialist, Environment, Health & Safety
317 University Hall, #1150
510-643-3152
iandb@berkeley.edu
Involved in community sustainability and most recently serves as the chair
to the Environment, Health & Safety Sustainability Committee (2007present).
Four or as needed.
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Name
Title and
department
Address
Phone
Email
Relevant
experience or
knowledge for this
project
Hours per week
for this project
Name
Title and
department
Address
Phone
Email
Relevant
experience or
knowledge for this
project
Hours per week
for this project
Name
Title and
department
Address
Phone
Email
Relevant
experience or
knowledge for this
project
Hours per week
for this project
Kelley Etherington
Hazardous Materials Specialist, Environment, Health & Safety
317 University Hall, #1150
510-643-7195
Kelley_e@berkeley.edu
I have twenty years of experience in the environmental field, 7 years at
UC Berkeley. I successfully managed a three-year EPA mercury reduction
grant for EH&S as well as a dozen (or so) other grants to reduce oil
pollution. I attended a LEED –NC class about 2 years ago due to my
interest in Green Buildings. Member of EH&S Sustainability Committee.
Four
Sara Souza
Research Safety Specialist, Environment, Health & Safety
317 University Hall, #1150
510-643-5809
sarasouza@berkely.edu
Graduate of Environmental Sciences and School of Public Health
programs; member of EH&S Sustainability Committee; trained industrial
hygienist, will perform indoor air quality monitoring; Registered
Environmental Health Specialist, will monitor and promote sanitation of
compost bins
Two or as needed
Greg Van Aken
Deputy Fire Marshal
317 University Hall, #1150
510-643-8373
gvanaken@berkeley.edu
15 years of experience in project management. Working toward LEED
Accreditation. Took LEED accreditation class with ROLF Jensen &
Associates. Member of EH&S Sustainability Committee.
Two or as needed
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Name
Title and
department
Address
Phone
Email
Relevant
experience or
knowledge for this
project
Hours per week
for this project
Donna Reese
Editing Assistant, Environment Health & Safety
Name
Title and
department
Address
Phone
Email
Relevant
experience or
knowledge for this
project
Hours per week
for this project
Cheryl Reinman
Web Manager, Environment Health & Safety
Name
Title and
department
Address
Phone
Email
Relevant
experience or
knowledge for this
project
Hours per week
for this project
Steve Maranzana
Assistant Manager, Training, Emergency Response & Audit
317 University Hall, #1150
510-642-1550
dreese@berkeley.edu
Experience in facilitating and organizing meetings and events. Involved in
community sustainability. Member of EH&S Sustainability Committee.
Two or as needed
317 University Hall, #1150
510-642-1978
tortuga@berkeley.edu
Environmental Science, BA. Assisted with EH&S student run class for 7
years, teaching basics of environment, health and safety. Web design and
development skills. Member of EH&S Sustainability Committee.
Two-Four
317 University Hall, #1150
510-643-1208
stevemar@berkeley.edu
Undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley in Environmental Science.
Masters of Science from University of San Francisco in Environmental
Management. Worked as an Environmental Specialist at UC Berkeley,
EH&S for 8 years. Member of EH&S Sustainability Committee.
Two or as needed
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Name
Title and
department
Address
Phone
Email
Relevant
experience or
knowledge for this
project
Hours per week
for this project
Janis Honda
Building Manager, University Hall
50 University Hall, #7360
510-643-6954
jkhonda@berkeley.edu
Building coordinator, facilities manager for over 20 years at UC Berkeley
SPH; multiple building and surge projects, renovation projects, knowledge
of campus design, maintenance systems; current POC for all sustainability
activities at SPH and collaborative sustainability groups
Five or as needed
2. Additional Team Info
If your project team is partnering with other organizations, departments, individuals, or
other stakeholders, please explain their involvement. (100 words max)
The SPH and Office of Sustainability will serve as advisors to this project as well as assist in
outreach to University Hall occupants.
Students in the Building Sustainability at Cal program will be responsible for:
 Outreach to University Hall occupants
 Identification of future compost bin locations
 Identification of appliances for replacement
A student intern will be responsible for:
 Creation of outreach materials (signage, pamphlets, presentation)
 Integration with visitor’s center campus tour
 Assistance in setting up composting program
Which person or persons on your team is ultimately accountable for ensuring that the
project succeeds? (i.e., who is the project manager?)
Rebecca Anderson will be serving as project manager with Ian Baldridge as secondary.
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Which person or persons will be responsible for reporting project status and
accomplishments back to TGIF? (For example, if your project goal is to save a certain
amount of fuel each year, who will measure the savings and report the number to TGIF
each year?)
Rebecca Anderson
Please be specific about the ways in which you can ensure that your team will have this
time available. (For example, students might choose to take fewer classes in order to have
time to devote to the project. Staff might receive permission from a supervisor to devote X
hours per week to the project.) (50 words max)
Rebecca Anderson and Ian Baldridge have been allotted time from respective managers to
devote significant effort to the project. EH&S Sustainability Committee members have been
granted time by EH&S senior management for assistance in project implementation. Students
will be involved through the Building Sustainability at Cal Program and paid internships.
3. Student Involvement
Will your project involve students other than those listed on this application? (For
example, a project might involve recruiting student volunteers or hiring student interns.)
Yes.
If so, how many students? What kind of students? How will they be involved? (100 words
max)
Undergraduate students in Building Sustainability at Cal courses will be involved in project
analysis and implementation, with 4-20 students involved in this manner. At least one additional
student will serve as a paid intern to help implement and document project success.
Students from URAP will be involved in a project that would include the following elements:
- Developing a case study of University Hall
- Examining metrics of projects, compare to other documented cases
- Research suggestions for continued improvement
- Research how University Hall can serve as a model for buildings on campus
- Other items as interest warrants
E. Project Education, Outreach, and Publicity Plan
Note: This section is about letting the campus know what your project has accomplished after
you’ve met your project goals. If outreach and education are actually the primary goals of your
project, please describe them above in the section entitled “Project Goals and Quantifiable
Impacts.”
(The maximum total length for answers to all questions in this section is 100 words.)
What is your plan for letting others on campus know what your project has accomplished?
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A case study will be available online and through presentation (CACS, PP-CS Staff, etc.). Also
promotion of project communication includes: marketing material in University Hall lobby
(kiosk, pamphlets, signage, etc), Visitor’s Center Campus Tour integration, and Building
Sustainability at Cal course involvement. Berkeleyan article, DSC network presentations.
Do you have any specific outreach goals? If so, how will they be measured? (For example,
number of students attending info session, number of hits on informational website, etc.)
Outreach Goal
Building Sustainability at Cal involvement
Visitor’s Center Campus Tour integration
Case Study
Online Posting
Presentations
Bulletin Board, pamphlets and signage
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Measurement
Number of participating students
Direct feedback
Number of requests/downloads
Number of downloads
Number of presentations given, evaluation
sheets
Direct observance, number pamphlets taken
F. Project Budget
1. Budget Table
List all budget items for which funding is being requested. Include cost and total amount
for each item requested. (Insert additional rows if necessary.)
Item
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RETROFITS
Replacement & installation of appliances (mainly refrigerators) with
more efficient models (ex. energy star). Also includes cost estimate for
removal of old appliances.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Initial start up cost for composting in all break rooms (containers &
signage)
GREEN CLEANING
Entryway system (Floor Mats) to reduce the amount of particles
entering the building, to be placed at 3 main entrances
COMMUNICATION – Total $3000
Development of project logo
Signage for green projects
Pamphlets for visitors
Kiosk for “Sustainable News!”, case study, etc. in entryway
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
One student intern for period of 3 months to assist in project
implementation
Cost
Request
$10,000
$10,000
$1,250
$1,250
$1,500
$1,500
$150
$300
$1700
$850
$150
$300
$1700
$850
$4,250
$4,250
Total
$20,000
2. Continuing Support
If you are funded, will your project need any on-going funding after the completion of this
grant? What is your strategy for supporting the project after this initial period to cover
replacement, operational, and renewal costs? (Note that TGIF is unlikely to provide
funding beyond the initial year for ongoing projects.)
Minimal ongoing funding will be needed for the composting component of this project.
Departments in University Hall have pledged money to support this ongoing cost, as well as
volunteer time and effort in maintaining the program.
3. Other sources for funding and in-kind resources
Please describe any non-TGIF sources you are pursuing for funding, volunteer time, inkind donations, etc.
Non-TGIF Sources: staff volunteer time
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G. Project Timeline
Please complete the following table to describe your project timeline. List milestones
chronologically. (Insert additional rows if necessary.)
Make sure to include estimates for:
 Project start date
 Target date for project completion
 Date by which you will need the first installment of TGIF money
 Date by which you expect to have spent all TGIF funds
 Target date for submitting final project report to TGIF
 Any significant milestones along the way
Milestone
Project start
o Kick-off meeting with project team
o Announcement email to partnering organizations
o Meet with LEED Project Team to announce TGIF project start
Begin implementation of URAP Project
o Work with Prof. Bill Berry on logistics (see student involvement
section)
Student internship
o Advertise for student internship
o Hire student intern*
Begin plan for composting program
o Gather information and best practices on composting collection
(RSSP, UCOP, etc.)
o Examine trash audit (to be conducted Spring 2008) to
determine amount of ongoing consumables currently in trash
o Meet with Refuse & Recycling Services
o Tour University Hall to determine locations of bins
o Design signage for composting bins
o Plan how compost collection will work
Audit inefficient appliances
o Conduct audit to determine type, number and location of
inefficient appliances
o Identify energy efficient (energy star) replacements
o Track current energy use of representative inefficient
appliances with Watt-meter
o Determine end home for inefficient appliances after they are
replaced (Excess & Salvage, recycling, etc.)
Communication & education
o Integrate into Building Sustainability at Cal courses
o Research kiosk for purchase
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Estimated
completion
date
Week 1
Week 2
Week 4
Week 4
Week 6
Week 10
o Develop project logo*
o Develop signage for green projects
o Create pamphlets for visitors
Milestone
Identify entryway system for particle control
o Research entryway systems for each entry
o Work with custodial staff to integrate entryway systems into
cleaning schedule
o Conduct particle count study of current system
Implement entryway system for particle control
o Purchase and install entryway systems*
o Conduct particle count study of current system
Replace inefficient appliances
o Purchase efficient appliance replacements*
o Install new appliances and “recycle” old appliances*
o Track new energy use of representative replacement appliances
with Watt-meter
Implement composting program
o Purchase composting bins*
o Install composting bins
o Train users on composting (ex. Department presentations,
email to building, signage, etc.)
o Track composting progress/success
Communication & education
o Print Pamphlets and Signage*
o Integrate into Visitor’s Center Campus Tour
o Write case study
o Post case study and other information online
o Conduct presentations
o Purchase kiosk for “Sustainable News!”, case study, etc.*
Estimated
completion
date
Week 10
Week 13
Week 16
Week 18
Week 25
Other notes on project timeline (if necessary):
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Starred Items (*) require funding from TGIF. These items have a flexible schedule based
on the release of funds. These items have also been allowed a long lead time for product
delivery (e.g. composting bins)
Items in the same section (e.g. implement composting program) that are preceded by a
starred item are contingent upon that item’s completion before they are started. (e.g.
“install new appliances and recycle old appliances” cannot occur before the “purchase of
efficient appliance replacements”)
All money will be spent by project completion, Week 25
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H. Help TGIF Improve This Application (optional)
Note: All questions in this section are optional. Your answers (or your choice to skip these
questions) will have no affect on TGIF’s decision on funding your project. In particular, TGIF
will not reward or penalize applicants based on how much time they spent on the application,
but it will help us give next year’s applicants an idea of how much work is involved.
How can TGIF make this form better for next year’s at-large student applicants?
Allow attachment of other documentations (e.g. calculation sheets of cost savings)
How many weeks did you and your team work on this application, from the time you
started to the time you submitted it?
Three weeks
About how many hours do you think each student on your project team spent preparing
the application (including writing, background research, discussions with campus
sponsors, getting approvals, etc.)?
Two hours
About how many hours do you think each non-student on your project team spent
preparing the application?
Six – Twenty hours
Anything else you want to tell us?
Accountability toward sustainability begins with exemplary models communicated through
education and outreach. University Hall is ready to commit to establishing first steps toward
becoming a proactive model and resource for other buildings and organizations. Including
students increases the impact potential on the future. Going green takes some “green” to begin
the process. Please consider investing in our commitment.
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Date: March 12, 2008