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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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INFORMATION SESSION UCSC CARBON FUND October 15th 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 • Past Projects • Q+A
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.
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
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)
(project cost-lifetime savings)/lifetime GHG reductions Cost of continued maintenance Total cost Project cost as % of funds available Matching funds
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
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
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
How to Apply? CARBON FUND WEBSITE: http://sustainability.ucsc.edu/get-involved/funding/carbon-fund/index.html
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
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