1. Net Zero The Next Wave of Innovation “The Renewable Energy Initiative” Student Summit, AASHE Conference 2011 – October 9, 2011

2. The Idea

3. Show Me The Money! …we had none Campus Sources Outside Donors Students 1 2 3 Departmental Funding Chancellor Funding Solar Companies Alumni REI Project

4. The Renewable Energy Initiative $6.00: Per Student, Per Quarter 4 Quarters per Year x 10 years $3.4 Million Dollars Towards Renewable Energy Governance Board = Long-Term Structure First Project: 500kW Array = 800 kWhr annually Cost of about $3.1 Million

5. Collaboration Through Resources Stakeholders Experience • Faculty • Campus Departments • Administrative Allies • Campus Mindset • Environmental Committees and Initiatives • Field of Study • Student Leadership • Past Employment and Internships

6. Navigating the University Goal For Campus Campus Sustainability Chancellor’s Advisory Committee Executive Direction Change Agents Implementation TGIF ECoalition Involved Communities Campus Donors Faculty and Staff Students

7. What We Were Up Against Financing • Campus Budget Office • Short term financing Aesthetics Avoiding Business as Usual

8. Branding Your Campaign Students University Provides a way to get involvedAllows for involvement in auditing, publicizing, and working with consultants Helps with current UC budget situation Money saved will be reinvested into student services Prestige as first university With a Net Zero division Use as a model for the rest ofthe campus Potential for campus-wideimplementation

9. Applying To Your Campus Explore Funding Sources Identify Stakeholders & Pull From Experience Navigate University Hierarchy Anticipate Road Blocks Brand Your Campaign

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