Monday, November 26, 2007

Rose, Benson, Ben, Kelsi, Katie, and Malie present

Solar Demo. Committee

  • met with Todd Morton today
  • Todd will look into how much the Plynth G6 model with kiosk and display will cost, and whether or not BEF can cover the cost
  • Ben will take measurements to see if 8 ft. setup will fit
  • Malie will email the partners to request a description and logo and will email the rough draft of the kiosk content to the list-serve
  • Rose is continuing to promote the tilting of the panels

Wind

  • continuing to work with waterfront development contacts

Education

  • Jan. panel about conservation will be finalized this week
  • signed thank-you notes for WECU, Brandt, and Fairhaven Runners

Potluck

  • All SRE members are invited to 1021 Mason St. this Sunday, December 2nd at 5:00pm for an evening of fun! RSVP to Rose and bring a dish. If you want to carpool, contact Kelsi at kelsi.franzen@gmail.com.

Monday, November 19, 2007

Rose, Ben, Benson, Michael, Scott, and Malie present

Members-only page
  • check here to stay updated on committee info. before attending meetings
  • each committee has a mailing list

Solar Demo. System

  • plan to meet with Prof. Morton
  • mounting of panels at an optimal tilt angle is sought (see case statement in members page)
  • mounting panels flat represents a 53% reduction in kwH generation
  • Malie is writing the basic kiosk content slides
  • Ben contacted Fat Spaniel

Wind

  • Scott emailed Ron asking if university towers are available for anemometer mounting
  • Mike is looking into zoning issues

Conservation

  • no representative present
  • will meet with Eco-reps

Education

  • 4 speakers considered; will be contacted before Christmas break
  • conservation theme
  • WECU has been given the address of our account (to send check to)

Potluck

  • tentatively Sun., Dec. 2

Monday, November 5, 2007

Rose, Benson, Ben, Katie, Kelsi, & Malie present

Member's only resources

  • will contain contacts of committee members, faculty, admin.
  • leaders able to update blogs
  • individual committees to have list-serve

Solar Demo. System

  • met with Ron Bailey and Manca Valum 11/5/07
  • Rose: funding and case statement to architect
  • Ben: Public Relations and finalizing TV display
  • Malie: contact Prof. Morton

Education

  • Dana Brandt's talk is this Thurs. at 7 pm in CF 125
  • Posters: Rose and Kelsi posted them on campus, Andrea and Angela downtown, Malie in Fairhaven
  • Congratulations!: $100 donated by WECU

Conservation

  • Residence halls do purchase CFs: can we help distribute them?
  • Katie checked into computer labs

Wind

  • 1 yr. of data analysis needed; looking for donation of anamometer towers and equip.
  • City of Bellingham has done a wind mapping project

AS President Espinoza to meet with Alpha Tech. on Tues.

  • He will convey our thanks to Alpha for their donations, and discuss future potential partnerships with them for more renewable energy on campus