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UCSC CARBON FUND

INFORMATION SESSION. UCSC CARBON FUND. October 15 th 4-6pm College 8 Red Room. Agenda. 4:00-4:10 Introductions 4:10-5:10 Carbon Fund Overview 5:10-6:00 Project Discussions. Carbon Fund Overview. Mission & History Committee Application Process-Abstract phase, Application phase

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UCSC CARBON FUND

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  1. INFORMATION SESSION UCSC CARBON FUND October 15th 4-6pm College 8 Red Room

  2. Agenda • 4:00-4:10 Introductions • 4:10-5:10 Carbon Fund Overview • 5:10-6:00 Project Discussions

  3. Carbon Fund Overview • Mission & History • Committee • Application Process-Abstract phase, Application phase • Past Projects • Q+A

  4. Mission •  The Committee strives for a sustainable future by working to mitigate climate change through funding and participating in projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conduct relevant research, or carry out education and behavioral change programs. •  The Committee’s first consideration in achieving its mission is that of student needs, education, and engagement.

  5. Fee Measure 44 • Initiated in 2006 • $3 per student per quarter • 2010- Switch from purchase of offsets to funding projects • Measure raises ~$100,000 annually

  6. Carbon Fund Committee • Voting Members • Nicole Scott (student) • LaurynGutowski  (student) • ChrissyThomure Climate Action Manager (staff) • Patrick Testoni Campus Energy Manager (staff) • Kathryn Cunningham Member of Purchasing Working Group (staff) • Non-Voting Members • Elissa Martinez Carbon Fund Student Facilitator (student staff) • Anna Barclay Carbon Fund Outreach Coordinator (student staff) • Adam Millard-Ball Member of UCSC Faculty (ex-officio)

  7. (project cost-lifetime savings)/lifetime GHG reductions Cost of continued maintenance Total cost Project cost as % of funds available Matching funds

  8. Project Guidelines • Only UCSC affiliates will be considered for funding for project proposals • staff, student, faculty • Projects include: • Renewable energy • Energy efficiency • Energy conservation • Cleaning up the grid • Water efficiency and conservation • Other projects as applicable

  9. The Greenwharf Project

  10. East Field House Lighting Retrofit

  11. Bike Transit Planning

  12. Water Conservation at Natural Bridges High School

  13. YouTube videos of past projects http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRkPPrNmJ4Y http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq8PFzGWuiE&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PLyie9o-naUA6nJPToPlpLKm8D_c_zssmj

  14. Changes to the Fund (2013-2014) • Micro-grants- $5K or less only Abstract Phase • We’ve added an earmark for community projects of 20% ($50K this year!) • Mavenlink Project Management & Reporting Tool • Green Revolving Loan Fund

  15. How to Apply? CARBON FUND WEBSITE: http://sustainability.ucsc.edu/get-involved/funding/carbon-fund/index.html

  16. Contact Information & Website • Website: tinyurl.com/carbonfunducsc • Email:carbonfund.ucsc@gmail.com • Outreach Coordinator: Anna Barclay ambarcla@ucsc.edu • Student Facilitator:Elissa Martinez elmmarti@ucsc.edu • Climate Action Manager: ChrissyThomurecthomure@ucsc.edu • Address: Sustainability Office, Carbon Fund
 118 Kerr Hall • Phone: 831-502-7086

  17. Q&A Frequently Asked Questions -All project abstracts are due on November 15th 11:59pm online. • When are project applications due? • When will you receive funding? -About a month or two after application is accepted

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