1. Campus Collaboration:
Green Campus Program and
Humboldt Energy Independence Fund
get “HEIFY ”
Jon Mitscha and Max Tanti
Humboldt State University
GreenCampusHSU@gmail.com
2. What is HEIF?
The mission of the Humboldt Energy Independence Fund
(HEIF) is to reduce the environmental impact of energy
use at HSU through student-driven projects
• Established in 2007 with 86%
student support
• Finances student-led project
proposals related to energy
• $10 per student each semester HEIF Solar Radiation Monitoring System
(~ $70,000 )
3. HEIF Application Process
1. Students submit a 1-2 page project
proposal by deadline early each
semester
2. Projects selected by HEIF committee-vote
receive advisor to develop project further
( i.e. accurate energy and cost calculations)
3. Project is funded based on viability
investigation by HEIF project advisor
and committee
Funding allocation and project
implementation handled by HEIF
4. GCP and HEIF:
Funded Project Collaboration
Re-light the Redwood Bowl:
• Reduced light pollution with improved
field illumination
• 48kW power reduction from de-lamping
• Annual energy savings ~ 61,000 kWh
• Annual cost savings: $7,930
HEIF awarded project $75,000
5. Server Virtualization
GCP-HEIF Projects • Optimization of processing
Fall 2010 power by splitting up computing
tasks more evenly between
servers; allowed for 4 newer servers
to replace 40 older models
• Significantly reduced server-room cooling load
• Annual savings of ~41,000 kWh
• Annual cost savings: $5,330
HEIF awarded project $19,702
6. Library Lighting Retrofit
GCP-HEIF Projects • Replacement of entire third floor
Fall 2010 lamps from 32W T8 to 28W T8
• Total of 987 lamps replaced
• Annual savings: ~26,280 kWh
• Annual cost savings: $3,416
HEIF awarded project $3,959
7. Comprehensive Building Energy Project
GCP-HEIF Projects • Audit of building will be conducted
GC-HEIF Projects
Fall 2010GC-HEIF Projects • Signage will be created that stresses the
Spring 2011 importance of EE to increase RE in our
Spring 2011
grid mix and show Pv currently is far more
expensive than many EE measures per
unit of energy
• 2.4kW Array from demolished
building on campus to be installed on
resident hall visible from sign location
HEIF award TBD after system
testing
8. Campus-Wide Audit
GCP-HEIF Projects • Audit can not be funded due to it being
required by Chancellor’s Executive Order
987
Spring 2011 • Audit vital for maximizing GCP efficiency
• Will play a pivotal role in campus carbon
inventory and Climate Action Plan
Strong support from HEIF
9. Take Home Message:
• Synergy allows BIG things to happen!
• Work closely with groups on campus
that share your goal -- particularly those
that fund student proposals
Get HEIFY!
• Look into establishing a HEIF-type fund
on your campus if none are present
10. Thank You!
Questions?
Max Tanti and Jon Mitscha
Humboldt State University
GreenCampusHSU@gmail.com