February 26th, 2007

• University of Puget Sound to purchase 100% Green Tags.
• Derek presented there last week.

• House Bill 1036: Mandates RE credit purchases.
• possible issue: credits must be bought in-state.

• Brandt’s Intro to Photovoltaics talk last week Wed. (2.21.07)

• 23 attended
• publicity center did not post the posters around campus!
• downtown posters were effective. A list of where to put posters is being compiled so it's easier next time.

• Continuing Speaker Series
• Renewable Energy Careers on April 23 - Chuck Marken
• NREL speaker on April 26 or 27?

• Bookstore Solar Panels
• set to generate 2-3 kW (would power lights in a few rooms)

• Climate Change Committee is seeking statewide youth member. Devon will get more information .

February 12th, 2007

• How to be involved in Earth Day?
• sign up for service project, receive money for our club
• possible SRE presentation

• More effective Green Tags
• Stephen is supporting it; mtg. will be held to discuss it.
• Company most likely to win RFP is South Dakota-based NativeEnergy
• PowerPoint about this will be available in ~1 month

• Nate’s report from Board of Trustees meeting (2-9-07)
• Due to high fuel prices, green features of the AIC building were cut instead of the programs within the bldg.
• Many green features maintained; possibility of getting “Existing Building” LEED certification
• Board to support Building Assessment Study

• WashPIRG (Public Interest Research Group)
• Possible collaboration to spread knowledge of global warming
• SRE members to help WashPIRGS’s “Personal Pledge” tabling (Th.)

• Derek is going to speak atUniv. of Puget Sound’s Green Energy Forum

• Univ. of Oregon Environmental Law Conference is Mar. 1-4