The UC Davis Solar Decathlon team, called Aggie Sol, is designing an affordable zero-net energy home for farmworkers to compete in the 2015 competition. The team is developing innovative energy efficient technologies to lower the cost of the home and make sustainable living more attainable. They are seeking sponsors to support their goals of improving housing for farmworkers and promoting affordable sustainable housing.
The document discusses Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and its growing adoption in Wyoming. It notes that:
1) LEED is a framework for designing and building sustainable, efficient structures. It evaluates projects in categories like energy savings, materials, and indoor air quality to certify buildings as Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum.
2) The University of Wyoming now requires new buildings and renovations to meet LEED Silver standards. Several UW buildings have achieved or are pursuing LEED certification due to their efficient designs.
3) There are now over 90 LEED-certified structures across Wyoming, but more could be done to adopt these standards for K-12 schools
Sixty-one organizations within the NeighborWorks network, representing over 4,200 employees across 27 states, have achieved the NeighborWorks Green Organization designation by incorporating green practices into their operations, housing developments, and community efforts. This document highlights and celebrates the 19 organizations that newly achieved the designation in 2014 through accomplishments like building ENERGY STAR certified homes, weatherizing properties, establishing community gardens, and more. It discusses how these organizations are leading efforts to create a greener future for their communities and residents.
The document outlines IKEA's sustainability strategy for 2020. It discusses how the world is facing challenges like climate change, resource scarcity, and inequality. IKEA's vision is to create a better everyday life for many people while being mindful of these global issues. The strategy aims to transform IKEA's business to use resources more efficiently and reduce emissions, while maintaining low prices and promoting equality. Some current sustainability initiatives at IKEA include its code of conduct for suppliers, commitments to renewable energy and children's rights.
Eventfarma ofrece una amplia gama de servicios para la organización de eventos, desde cafés hasta grandes congresos, incluyendo la gestión de sedes y lugares, catering, tecnología audiovisual, marketing y promoción, personal como azafatas, material y animación para eventos, transporte y agencia de viajes. Su objetivo es dar soluciones integrales llave en mano para satisfacer las necesidades crecientes de las compañías en la realización de eventos.
Olá, obrigado por compartilhar este documento interessante. A introdução parece abordar conceitos importantes sobre governança e tecnologia da informação. Deixo aqui algumas observações iniciais:
- Governança é um tema relevante hoje em dia, já que as organizações dependem cada vez mais de tecnologias digitais para suas operações e estratégias de negócio.
- Uma boa governança de TI é essencial para garantir que a tecnologia esteja alinhada com os objetivos da organização e ajude a gerenciar riscos relacion
Este documento presenta un cuaderno de propuestas didácticas relacionadas con el cortometraje "El secreto mejor guardado" producido por Unicef. Incluye información sobre la India y el SIDA, actividades previas y posteriores a la visualización del corto, y cuestionarios para analizar el argumento, los personajes y los temas que plantea la película como la pobreza, la solidaridad y el estigma social. El objetivo es utilizar el cortometraje para generar conciencia sobre esta enfermedad y promover valores de igualdad e
Presentación de las redes de blogs Influencers, Feminity y Hipertextual.
Datos de audiencia en internet y medios sociales en España según EGM y otros institutos de investigación
Plumsa i? AVOT! – Beskrivningar av AVO-projektets verksamhet 2008–2011 innehåller åtta berättelser, av vilka var och en belyser praktiska implementeringar av projektet ur olika synvinklar. Rapporten är riktad till både sakkunniga och dem, som är intresserade av projektet. De teman som behandlas gäller öppen inlärning, öppen verksamhetskultur, kollektiva medier och innehållsproduktion. Användningen av virtuella världar och mobil utrustning samt fri och öppen programvara i undervisning och organisationer tas också upp i beskrivningarna.
Projektet Öppna nätverk för inlärning (AVO) genomfördes åren 2008–2011 på verksamhetslinje 3 i det nationella ESF-utvecklingsprogrammet för Fastlands-Finland: Öppna inlärningsmiljöer främjar aktivt medborgarskap. Finansiär har varit ELY-centralen i Lappland. Projektet koordinerades av Suomen eOppimiskeskus och sammanlagt deltog elva organisationer.
The document discusses Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and its growing adoption in Wyoming. It notes that:
1) LEED is a framework for designing and building sustainable, efficient structures. It evaluates projects in categories like energy savings, materials, and indoor air quality to certify buildings as Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum.
2) The University of Wyoming now requires new buildings and renovations to meet LEED Silver standards. Several UW buildings have achieved or are pursuing LEED certification due to their efficient designs.
3) There are now over 90 LEED-certified structures across Wyoming, but more could be done to adopt these standards for K-12 schools
Sixty-one organizations within the NeighborWorks network, representing over 4,200 employees across 27 states, have achieved the NeighborWorks Green Organization designation by incorporating green practices into their operations, housing developments, and community efforts. This document highlights and celebrates the 19 organizations that newly achieved the designation in 2014 through accomplishments like building ENERGY STAR certified homes, weatherizing properties, establishing community gardens, and more. It discusses how these organizations are leading efforts to create a greener future for their communities and residents.
The document outlines IKEA's sustainability strategy for 2020. It discusses how the world is facing challenges like climate change, resource scarcity, and inequality. IKEA's vision is to create a better everyday life for many people while being mindful of these global issues. The strategy aims to transform IKEA's business to use resources more efficiently and reduce emissions, while maintaining low prices and promoting equality. Some current sustainability initiatives at IKEA include its code of conduct for suppliers, commitments to renewable energy and children's rights.
Eventfarma ofrece una amplia gama de servicios para la organización de eventos, desde cafés hasta grandes congresos, incluyendo la gestión de sedes y lugares, catering, tecnología audiovisual, marketing y promoción, personal como azafatas, material y animación para eventos, transporte y agencia de viajes. Su objetivo es dar soluciones integrales llave en mano para satisfacer las necesidades crecientes de las compañías en la realización de eventos.
Olá, obrigado por compartilhar este documento interessante. A introdução parece abordar conceitos importantes sobre governança e tecnologia da informação. Deixo aqui algumas observações iniciais:
- Governança é um tema relevante hoje em dia, já que as organizações dependem cada vez mais de tecnologias digitais para suas operações e estratégias de negócio.
- Uma boa governança de TI é essencial para garantir que a tecnologia esteja alinhada com os objetivos da organização e ajude a gerenciar riscos relacion
Este documento presenta un cuaderno de propuestas didácticas relacionadas con el cortometraje "El secreto mejor guardado" producido por Unicef. Incluye información sobre la India y el SIDA, actividades previas y posteriores a la visualización del corto, y cuestionarios para analizar el argumento, los personajes y los temas que plantea la película como la pobreza, la solidaridad y el estigma social. El objetivo es utilizar el cortometraje para generar conciencia sobre esta enfermedad y promover valores de igualdad e
Presentación de las redes de blogs Influencers, Feminity y Hipertextual.
Datos de audiencia en internet y medios sociales en España según EGM y otros institutos de investigación
Plumsa i? AVOT! – Beskrivningar av AVO-projektets verksamhet 2008–2011 innehåller åtta berättelser, av vilka var och en belyser praktiska implementeringar av projektet ur olika synvinklar. Rapporten är riktad till både sakkunniga och dem, som är intresserade av projektet. De teman som behandlas gäller öppen inlärning, öppen verksamhetskultur, kollektiva medier och innehållsproduktion. Användningen av virtuella världar och mobil utrustning samt fri och öppen programvara i undervisning och organisationer tas också upp i beskrivningarna.
Projektet Öppna nätverk för inlärning (AVO) genomfördes åren 2008–2011 på verksamhetslinje 3 i det nationella ESF-utvecklingsprogrammet för Fastlands-Finland: Öppna inlärningsmiljöer främjar aktivt medborgarskap. Finansiär har varit ELY-centralen i Lappland. Projektet koordinerades av Suomen eOppimiskeskus och sammanlagt deltog elva organisationer.
La osteoporosis ocurre cuando los huesos se vuelven porosos debido a la pérdida de calcio, debilitándolos y haciéndolos más propensos a fracturarse. Varias factores aumentan el riesgo de osteoporosis, incluyendo la edad, menopausia, falta de ejercicio, dieta pobre en calcio y vitamina D, fumar y algunos medicamentos. El tratamiento incluye medicamentos para prevenir la pérdida adicional de masa ósea.
Min åttonde berättelse. Alla mina berättelser handlar om transpersoner och deras liv, förhoppningar och möjligheter. Det är berättelser som är i fiktiv form, men platser och händelser kan ha verklighetsbakgrund, likaså med personerna i mina berättelser.
Publicerad i mars 2001
This document provides instructions for setting up a TrinityCore private server on Linux. It discusses downloading and compiling TrinityCore source code, configuring the required MySQL databases, and basic server configuration. Key steps include installing prerequisites like build tools and libraries, cloning the TrinityCore source repository, running cmake to configure the build, importing SQL files to set up the auth, characters, and world databases, and editing the realmlist table to point clients to the server.
Este documento presenta los objetivos y el plan de una lección sobre el sonido impartida a estudiantes de 5to grado. La lección busca que los estudiantes entiendan que el sonido se produce por vibraciones y que puede ser percibido a través de diferentes sentidos. La maestra utiliza audio, experimentos y discusión para explorar estas ideas. Al final, evalúa el aprendizaje de los estudiantes y reflexiona sobre cómo mejorar la lección.
El documento resume la legislación de seguridad náutica en la provincia de Córdoba. Describe las leyes y organismos que regulan la seguridad en los embalses y ríos, incluyendo la Dirección de Seguridad Náutica y la Dirección Provincial de Agua y Saneamiento. También explica los requisitos para obtener una licencia de conductor náutico y la documentación y equipos de seguridad obligatorios para navegar.
Este documento proporciona información sobre las oficinas y plantas de producción de Grupo Frigus Therme en varias ciudades de México. Incluye las direcciones, números de teléfono y contactos de las oficinas corporativas en la Ciudad de México, la planta en Querétaro, y las sucursales en Monterrey, Culiacán, Tijuana y Guadalajara. También incluye información de contacto por correo electrónico y la página web de la compañía.
Este documento presenta conceptos básicos de física aplicados al buceo, incluyendo fuerza, presión, estados de la materia, leyes de los gases y el principio de Arquímedes. Explica que la presión aumenta con la profundidad y define presión relativa y absoluta. También describe los tipos de flotabilidad y cómo afectan la capacidad de flotación de un objeto.
Programas para aprender, programas tutoriales y programastrececccc
Este documento describe las características de un buen programa para aprender, incluyendo la motivación, diferencias individuales, objetivos de aprendizaje, organización del contenido, preparación, emociones, participación, feedback, refuerzo, práctica y repetición, y aplicación. También describe programas tutoriales y simuladores, destacando que los tutoriales siguen el modelo de enseñanza programada y que los simuladores permiten recrear situaciones para interactuar.
HVAC systems are an integral part of environmental control and include air handling units, filters, and controls for temperature and humidity. Air handling units are large metal boxes that condition and circulate air using components like blowers, coils, and filter racks. Proper filtration is important for pharmaceutical facilities to produce dust-free environments using filter types like HEPA that can remove 99.97% of particles over 0.3 microns. Inspection and maintenance of air handling systems and their documentation is critical because they play a major role in pharmaceutical quality.
Este documento describe un Master Internacional en Coaching y Negocios impartido por FundAres Coaching & Business, Euncet Business School y la Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña. El programa de 60 créditos ECTS se desarrolla en modalidad modular de febrero a julio de 2014 y combina encuentros presenciales con sesiones individuales de coaching y prácticas dirigidas. El objetivo es entrenar a los participantes para que se conviertan en coaches profesionales capaces de aplicar diferentes metodologías y herramientas de coaching en el á
El documento describe una solución de localización llamada Profinder que ofrece localización precisa, alertas y generación de informes a través de una plataforma global. La solución usa dispositivos GPS y de comunicación que pueden instalarse en vehículos, personas y activos para fines como seguridad, gestión de flotas y seguimiento. La plataforma puede integrarse con otros sistemas y ofrece funciones como localización en tiempo real, historiales de ubicación y detección de movimiento.
Libro de resúmenes III Congreso Ibérico del LoboMartiño Cabana
Este documento anuncia o III Congresso Ibérico do Lobo que ocorrerá em Lugo, Espanha entre 23 e 25 de novembro de 2012. O congresso contará com palestrantes renomados sobre a ecologia e conservação do lobo ibérico e incluirá discussões sobre monitoramento, saúde, genética e gestão de conflitos com a espécie.
Find your voice, speak intelligently to the people you respect, and get better. This presentation covers everything I know about producing the kind of work that I enjoy and that I strive to make.
NB: I'll eventually replace this upload with an annotated version, so apologies in advance if comments and what have you disappear later.
Engineers Without Borders at Cal Poly is a student organization that partners with communities around the world and in San Luis Obispo to design and implement sustainable engineering projects. The organization currently has partnerships in Thailand, India, Malawi, Nicaragua, and the local San Luis Obispo community. Students gain hands-on experience by participating in all aspects of projects from design to implementation while also learning about different cultures. The organization is seeking sponsorship to continue its work improving lives through engineering projects.
The document discusses a collaboration called Journey 2 Jobs in Central New York to develop a talent pipeline for energy and environmental systems fields through workforce development partnerships. It outlines over 24 partners including education institutions, government agencies, and business organizations. It provides details on grants and programs established to promote green jobs training, career development, and internships in the region.
This document summarizes the work of the PRactical ADvantage Communications student agency in collaborating with the PR firm Echo Media Group to promote their client, the Great Park Neighborhoods, at the 2013 Solar Decathlon event. The agency helped manage a booth and water stations at the event to promote the Pavilion Park subdivision located near the event site. While the event was successful in attracting approximately 60,000 visitors, communication issues arose between event organizers and the client that impacted aspects of the promotional campaign. Overall, the client was pleased with the agency's efforts in helping raise awareness for Pavilion Park at the large-scale renewable energy event.
GRID Alternatives trains volunteers to install solar panels for low-income families. Since 2004 they have installed 230 systems in California, which will save families $3.79 million and reduce CO2 emissions by 11,507 tons. Companies can sponsor an installation project starting at $1,000 to involve employees in volunteering. Sponsorship levels are based on the number of volunteers and include recognition and solar training.
This document provides an overview of GE's ecomagination initiative and 2010 annual report. The key points are:
1. GE's ecomagination initiative aims to address critical challenges like cleaner energy sources, reduced emissions, and clean water through developing innovative solutions.
2. In 2010, GE invested $1.8 billion in research and development for ecomagination products, added 22 new products, and made progress towards environmental goals like reducing emissions and water use.
3. Going forward, GE's strategy includes partnering globally to meet local needs, creating full-service solutions through partnerships, and funding ideas through open innovation initiatives.
Viridian is an energy company that provides customers choices for renewable and sustainable energy products. They offer affordable electricity and natural gas plans, including options that are partially or fully renewable. Viridian aims to help customers make smarter energy choices, save money, and make a positive impact on the environment through their collective decisions.
La osteoporosis ocurre cuando los huesos se vuelven porosos debido a la pérdida de calcio, debilitándolos y haciéndolos más propensos a fracturarse. Varias factores aumentan el riesgo de osteoporosis, incluyendo la edad, menopausia, falta de ejercicio, dieta pobre en calcio y vitamina D, fumar y algunos medicamentos. El tratamiento incluye medicamentos para prevenir la pérdida adicional de masa ósea.
Min åttonde berättelse. Alla mina berättelser handlar om transpersoner och deras liv, förhoppningar och möjligheter. Det är berättelser som är i fiktiv form, men platser och händelser kan ha verklighetsbakgrund, likaså med personerna i mina berättelser.
Publicerad i mars 2001
This document provides instructions for setting up a TrinityCore private server on Linux. It discusses downloading and compiling TrinityCore source code, configuring the required MySQL databases, and basic server configuration. Key steps include installing prerequisites like build tools and libraries, cloning the TrinityCore source repository, running cmake to configure the build, importing SQL files to set up the auth, characters, and world databases, and editing the realmlist table to point clients to the server.
Este documento presenta los objetivos y el plan de una lección sobre el sonido impartida a estudiantes de 5to grado. La lección busca que los estudiantes entiendan que el sonido se produce por vibraciones y que puede ser percibido a través de diferentes sentidos. La maestra utiliza audio, experimentos y discusión para explorar estas ideas. Al final, evalúa el aprendizaje de los estudiantes y reflexiona sobre cómo mejorar la lección.
El documento resume la legislación de seguridad náutica en la provincia de Córdoba. Describe las leyes y organismos que regulan la seguridad en los embalses y ríos, incluyendo la Dirección de Seguridad Náutica y la Dirección Provincial de Agua y Saneamiento. También explica los requisitos para obtener una licencia de conductor náutico y la documentación y equipos de seguridad obligatorios para navegar.
Este documento proporciona información sobre las oficinas y plantas de producción de Grupo Frigus Therme en varias ciudades de México. Incluye las direcciones, números de teléfono y contactos de las oficinas corporativas en la Ciudad de México, la planta en Querétaro, y las sucursales en Monterrey, Culiacán, Tijuana y Guadalajara. También incluye información de contacto por correo electrónico y la página web de la compañía.
Este documento presenta conceptos básicos de física aplicados al buceo, incluyendo fuerza, presión, estados de la materia, leyes de los gases y el principio de Arquímedes. Explica que la presión aumenta con la profundidad y define presión relativa y absoluta. También describe los tipos de flotabilidad y cómo afectan la capacidad de flotación de un objeto.
Programas para aprender, programas tutoriales y programastrececccc
Este documento describe las características de un buen programa para aprender, incluyendo la motivación, diferencias individuales, objetivos de aprendizaje, organización del contenido, preparación, emociones, participación, feedback, refuerzo, práctica y repetición, y aplicación. También describe programas tutoriales y simuladores, destacando que los tutoriales siguen el modelo de enseñanza programada y que los simuladores permiten recrear situaciones para interactuar.
HVAC systems are an integral part of environmental control and include air handling units, filters, and controls for temperature and humidity. Air handling units are large metal boxes that condition and circulate air using components like blowers, coils, and filter racks. Proper filtration is important for pharmaceutical facilities to produce dust-free environments using filter types like HEPA that can remove 99.97% of particles over 0.3 microns. Inspection and maintenance of air handling systems and their documentation is critical because they play a major role in pharmaceutical quality.
Este documento describe un Master Internacional en Coaching y Negocios impartido por FundAres Coaching & Business, Euncet Business School y la Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña. El programa de 60 créditos ECTS se desarrolla en modalidad modular de febrero a julio de 2014 y combina encuentros presenciales con sesiones individuales de coaching y prácticas dirigidas. El objetivo es entrenar a los participantes para que se conviertan en coaches profesionales capaces de aplicar diferentes metodologías y herramientas de coaching en el á
El documento describe una solución de localización llamada Profinder que ofrece localización precisa, alertas y generación de informes a través de una plataforma global. La solución usa dispositivos GPS y de comunicación que pueden instalarse en vehículos, personas y activos para fines como seguridad, gestión de flotas y seguimiento. La plataforma puede integrarse con otros sistemas y ofrece funciones como localización en tiempo real, historiales de ubicación y detección de movimiento.
Libro de resúmenes III Congreso Ibérico del LoboMartiño Cabana
Este documento anuncia o III Congresso Ibérico do Lobo que ocorrerá em Lugo, Espanha entre 23 e 25 de novembro de 2012. O congresso contará com palestrantes renomados sobre a ecologia e conservação do lobo ibérico e incluirá discussões sobre monitoramento, saúde, genética e gestão de conflitos com a espécie.
Find your voice, speak intelligently to the people you respect, and get better. This presentation covers everything I know about producing the kind of work that I enjoy and that I strive to make.
NB: I'll eventually replace this upload with an annotated version, so apologies in advance if comments and what have you disappear later.
Engineers Without Borders at Cal Poly is a student organization that partners with communities around the world and in San Luis Obispo to design and implement sustainable engineering projects. The organization currently has partnerships in Thailand, India, Malawi, Nicaragua, and the local San Luis Obispo community. Students gain hands-on experience by participating in all aspects of projects from design to implementation while also learning about different cultures. The organization is seeking sponsorship to continue its work improving lives through engineering projects.
The document discusses a collaboration called Journey 2 Jobs in Central New York to develop a talent pipeline for energy and environmental systems fields through workforce development partnerships. It outlines over 24 partners including education institutions, government agencies, and business organizations. It provides details on grants and programs established to promote green jobs training, career development, and internships in the region.
This document summarizes the work of the PRactical ADvantage Communications student agency in collaborating with the PR firm Echo Media Group to promote their client, the Great Park Neighborhoods, at the 2013 Solar Decathlon event. The agency helped manage a booth and water stations at the event to promote the Pavilion Park subdivision located near the event site. While the event was successful in attracting approximately 60,000 visitors, communication issues arose between event organizers and the client that impacted aspects of the promotional campaign. Overall, the client was pleased with the agency's efforts in helping raise awareness for Pavilion Park at the large-scale renewable energy event.
GRID Alternatives trains volunteers to install solar panels for low-income families. Since 2004 they have installed 230 systems in California, which will save families $3.79 million and reduce CO2 emissions by 11,507 tons. Companies can sponsor an installation project starting at $1,000 to involve employees in volunteering. Sponsorship levels are based on the number of volunteers and include recognition and solar training.
This document provides an overview of GE's ecomagination initiative and 2010 annual report. The key points are:
1. GE's ecomagination initiative aims to address critical challenges like cleaner energy sources, reduced emissions, and clean water through developing innovative solutions.
2. In 2010, GE invested $1.8 billion in research and development for ecomagination products, added 22 new products, and made progress towards environmental goals like reducing emissions and water use.
3. Going forward, GE's strategy includes partnering globally to meet local needs, creating full-service solutions through partnerships, and funding ideas through open innovation initiatives.
Viridian is an energy company that provides customers choices for renewable and sustainable energy products. They offer affordable electricity and natural gas plans, including options that are partially or fully renewable. Viridian aims to help customers make smarter energy choices, save money, and make a positive impact on the environment through their collective decisions.
Despite much progress in the field of international development, humanity continues to face tremendous global challenges. Water problems such as access to safe drinking water and reliable sanitation affect about half of the world’s population. Nearly 1.1 billion people do not have access to clean drinking water. Two point six billion people do not have access to proper sanitation. An even more disturbing fact is that unsafe water, inadequate sanitation and lack of hygiene claim the lives of 1.6 million children under the age of five every year.
The world’s energy story isn’t much better. About 1.4 billion people lack access to direct electricity. Two point seven billion people still rely on traditional cooking methods utilizing biomass energy. We all know that cooking shouldn’t kill. But it is estimated that the household air pollution resulting from biomass use will result in more than 1.5 million deaths per year by 2030.
These statistics reveal a dire reality, but there’s still good news to share.
GRID Alternatives is a nonprofit organization that empowers low-income communities through renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. It trains volunteers and job trainees to install solar panels on homes of low-income families. Since its founding in 2001, GRID Alternatives has installed over 200 solar systems through its Solar Affordable Housing Program and prevented over 10,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions. The organization works with communities, volunteers, and homeowners to provide both environmental and economic benefits through solar energy.
This document discusses environmental justice and equity in urban forestry programs. It provides examples of how utilities like Seattle City Light are working to prioritize environmental justice goals by making decisions with affected communities and focusing tree planting and other programs in areas with communities of color and lower tree canopy cover. Partnerships between utilities and non-profits are highlighted as effective ways to engage communities and provide equitable access to programs and resources. Specific programs undertaken by Seattle City Light, Bridging the Gap, and TreesUpstate are summarized as well.
OCWA's 2013 Social Responsibility Reportjodileigh5
OCWA is a provincial agency that operates over 800 municipal water and wastewater facilities across Ontario. In 2013, OCWA supported many community initiatives through donations and employee volunteering, such as water festivals, education programs, and fundraising over $100,000 for GlobalMedic. OCWA also launched awareness campaigns on water conservation and proper pharmaceutical disposal. Internally, OCWA engaged employees to develop a corporate social responsibility framework focused on their community, environment, and employees.
The document is a monthly digest from Skipso that summarizes new cleantech grants, awards, and incentives added to their database in January-February 2012. It highlights 11 new funding opportunities, including 6 prizes/awards and 2 R&D grants. It also notes that 12 grants are approaching their application deadline. The digest provides details on several notable grant opportunities, such as the MIT Clean Energy Prize and Cleantech Challenge Mexico, and directs readers to Skipso's website to access their database of over 935 cleantech grants.
GRID Alternatives is a nonprofit solar contractor that installs solar electric systems for low-income families with the help of volunteers and job trainees. It was founded in 2001 by two engineers who wanted to directly impact people's lives by providing clean energy access. GRID Alternatives addresses environmental and economic issues by lowering energy bills for low-income homeowners, creating green jobs, and advancing the use of renewable energy. It is funded through donations, grants, and partnerships to make solar power affordable and beneficial for those most in need.
Program for sale along with licensing rights, will tailor to your specific area see example http://www.thecommunityvoice.org/archive_article.php?id=7489&articleType=news
This document outlines plans for a youth ecology and conservation workforce program in Cloverdale, California. It discusses forming partnerships with local schools, organizations, and businesses to provide youth training in areas like horticulture, gardening, and workforce skills. The goals are to inspire youth to become productive citizens, improve academic performance, promote healthy lifestyles, increase youth activities, and develop a sustainable youth workforce through careers in areas such as the green economy. Youth would gain skills and certifications while helping to restore their communities through projects focused on sustainability, environmental stewardship, and economic development.
Autodesk's seventh sustainability report describes the company's efforts and progress in sustainability during the FY2015 and it reiterates Autodesk's commitment to imagine, design,and create a better world. In 2014, we
expanded our Cleantech Partner Program into
China—a key market that is making bold
commitments to tackle climate change. We also
launched the Autodesk® Foundation—the first
foundation to invest in people who are using
design to tackle social and environmental
challenges. Read the report to learn more.
Casas_MaryAnn_Spring2016_UsingLEEDGuidelinesToTransformTheKappaDeltaSororityH...Mary Ann Casas
The document provides information about a capstone project to implement sustainable retrofits at the Kappa Delta sorority house at the University of Florida. It discusses conducting an audit of the building's current water and energy usage and proposing upgrades like high-efficiency shower heads and LED lighting to reduce costs and increase efficiency. The goals are to create a more sustainable environment for residents through low-cost retrofits following LEED guidelines and educating members on conservation practices. Water, energy, and indoor air quality are the focus areas since they offer the most opportunity for impacting usage within the house.
Las Colinas, located in Irving, Texas, is a major corporate community home to companies like ExxonMobil and Nokia. It offers a progressive business climate and amenities. Plans include a new light rail connecting Las Colinas to Dallas and the airport, as well as parks and other developments. The area aims to continue growing as a premier corporate address through improving transportation and recreational opportunities.
Kroskin Design Group is an architecture firm that specializes in green building design. They have experience with various green building certification programs like Earthcraft Virginia and EnergyStar. Some of their project experience includes affordable multi-family housing developments in Virginia and renovations of buildings for the U.S. Marine Corps. They also have experience with permanent supportive housing and adaptive reuse of buildings for affordable elderly housing.
Kroskin Design Group is an architecture firm that specializes in green building design. They have experience with various green building certification programs like Earthcraft Virginia and EnergyStar. Some of their project experience includes affordable multi-family housing developments in Virginia and renovations of buildings for the U.S. Marine Corps. They also have experience with permanent supportive housing and adaptive reuse of buildings for affordable elderly housing.
Sustainable Silicon Valley (SSV) is a consortium that works to inspire collaboration around sustainability between companies, governments, academics, and non-profits in Silicon Valley. It connects these stakeholders to drive innovation and economic prosperity through sustainable solutions. SSV's programs educate participants and facilitate interaction to identify, improve, and implement practical sustainability solutions through collaboration.
1. Credit : Neil Palmer (CIAT)
SOLAR DECATHLON 2015
International Competition for Building Sustainable Solar Homes
Credit : Jeff Kubina
AGGIE SOL
AFFORDABLE SOLAR HOUSING FOR FARMWORKERS
2. Dear Friend,
Thank you for your interest in the UC Davis Solar Decathlon team. The U.S. Department
of Energy Solar Decathlon is a competition that promotes energy-efficient residential
design. UC Davis is one of eighteen collegiate teams selected to design and build zero-net-
energy (ZNE) homes for the October 2015 competition in Irvine, California.
Participation in the Solar Decathlon provides exposure for student teams and sponsors
alike. In 2013 the Solar Decathlon attracted:
Over 2 billion total media impressions
More than 3 million website views
More than 1,750 online articles
350 articles in almost 150 publications around the world
200 interviews worldwide and 150 radio interviews
Over 6,000 news stories, including national headlines and stories
UC Davis’ team, Aggie Sol, is developing affordable energy-efficient housing that
contributes to the well-being and dignity of farmworkers, some of the hardest working yet
least rewarded segments of America’s workforce. Focusing on affordability, our team is
developing innovative energy efficient technologies. These technologies have the potential
to lower the cost of ZNE housing, thereby making sustainable living attainable by all.
We are looking for individuals and companies who share our vision of promoting
affordable ZNE living. Your commitment to the Aggie Sol team is an investment in the
next generation of energy efficiency experts and an opportunity to increase the market for
ZNE homes. Enclosed is our sponsorship packet with more information about the
competition, our team, and involvement opportunities. Together we can improve our
communities, our world, and our future.
Welcome to the Aggie Sol team.
Sincerely,
Ben White, NCARB, LEED AP
Project Manager
benwhite@ucdavis.edu
AGGIE SOL
3. Project Goal
AGGIE SOL
Substandard farmworker housing is a significant concern that reaches far beyond the
issue of affordability. Not only are some farmworkers asked to pay high rent for housing,
but they often find themselves living in crowded, unsanitary and run-down buildings.
Aggie Sol’s goal is to design an affordable home that provides comfort, safety, and a
better quality of life for farmworkers as well as other low-income and underserved
communities. To be successful, our design will address the numerous health, living and
cost concerns associated with some farmworkers’ current housing conditions. These
include lack of cooling, poor air quality, contamination from pesticides, and
lack of affordability.
Our team believes we can design a zero-net energy home that will serve workers at a
price that public and private housing providers can afford. In our quest to develop
housing at the lowest possible price, we are also researching and incorporating low-cost
efficiency technologies. Our house will demonstrate cutting-edge energy efficiency
research from our university focusing on “smart home” innovations that will manage
energy inputs and losses. High-efficiency lighting, heating, cooling, ventilation, hot water,
and other appropriate technologies, will be driven by grid-tied photovoltaic and
photovoltaic-thermal hybrid panels. By reducing costs, these technologies will have the
potential to make well-designed ZNE housing available to communities of all income levels.
4. Background of Aggie Sol
UC Davis is a comprehensive public research university in
California’s agricultural heartland with an intense focus on
teaching, research and public service to advance the human
condition. Consistently ranked as one of the top public
universities in America, we are dedicated to using the best talent,
technology, and know-how to tackle the hardest problems facing
our state, country, and world.
Mindful of these objectives, UC Davis has actively invested in
ZNE initiatives, having partnered with outside entities to develop
and host West Village, the largest planned ZNE community in the
country. With this development and the University’s signature
energy efficiency and transportation research programs sited
there, UC Davis has asserted itself as the national leader in ZNE
design and operation.
This existing foundation of ZNE expertise gives our team of
students in engineering, design, landscape architecture, and
sociology the support to successfully design and build energy-
efficient housing for farmworkers. We see the U.S. Department
of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015 as an opportunity to improve
both the quality of life for farmworkers and the condition of the
environment- a goal that is consistent with our aspirations to
become responsible citizens of this nation and planet.
AGGIE SOL
5. To accomplish our goals, we need the support of companies and individuals who share our vision.
To succeed, we need help in the following areas:
Monetary support to help fund construction, transportation, research, outreach and competition participation.
In-kind donations of construction material, high-efficiency systems, furniture, software, tools, and equipment.
Consultation and training to improve team knowledge, expertise and efficiency .
Our goal is to raise $750,000.
$250,000 in cash
$500,000 in-kind donations
Our Needs
AGGIE SOL
6. Sponsor Benefits
▪ Positive Brand Association
By sponsoring team Aggie Sol, your company supports the next generation of innovators. Your
sponsorship also furthers UC Davis’ position as a national leader in energy efficiency and
renewable technologies.
Expanding Your Network
Getting involved in the competition gives you direct access to UC Davis’ network of innovators:
faculty and staff who direct state-of-the-art sustainable technology research centers such as the
Western Cooling Efficiency Center, Center for Water-Energy Efficiency, California Lighting
Technology Center, Energy Efficiency Center, Institute of Transportation Studies, and Plug-In
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Research Center.
Media Exposure
By sponsoring our team, your company will gain exposure through a variety of outlets.
Our communications team is developing a strong online presence from which we will
co-promote our partner companies. Furthermore, the competition attracts widespread media
coverage that translates into visibility for your company.
Content to Attract Stakeholders
Your support of the Aggie Sol team gives you access to the content generated by the Solar
Decathlon to attract customers, employees and other stakeholders. As we make progress we
will keep you updated on our accomplishments.
Recruiting the Best
This competition gives you the opportunity to recruit the best undergraduate and graduate
students in their fields, helping your company to stay at the forefront of innovation.
Ongoing Research and Innovation
We anticipate that the Solar Decathlon project will identify a number areas that are ripe for
research and innovation but are beyond the scope of the Aggie Sol effort. UC Davis will
continue to pursue these opportunities after the competition has ended, seeking to develop
commercializable, low-cost approaches to efficiecy and ZNE deployment. Sponsorship of the
Aggie Sol team will provide exposure to these emerging needs and opportunities for sponsors to
develop partnerships with UC Davis researchers following the competition.
Credit: Eric Grigorian/U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Credit: Stefano Paltera/U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon
AGGIE SOL
7. Sponsorship Levels
Featured articles of company in
our monthly newsletter
Signed photograph of team
Company logo on team uniform, website and
newsletter
Company name listed in our newsletter
Invitation to first wall raising
Company name on website and
other social media sites
Company name on sponsors board at site in
Irvine, CA
Dinner in the Aggie Sol house with the team
and other One World sponsors
Personalized thank-you video
Model of final house
Signed framed poster of the team
Plaque commemorating your support
Sketch book that illustrates the
team’s design process
Sponsorship Opportunities One World
($75,000+)
One Community
($50,000+)
One Family
($10,000+)
One Home
($5,000+)
One Heart
($200+)
One Dream
($1+)
Invitation to Aggie Sol events
“Front of the Line” pass at the Solar Decathlon
One Neighborhood
($35,000+)
Team T-Shirt
Group tour of house
AGGIE SOL
To build a house, you need the foundation
to support it, and each nail to hold it together.
As a supporter of Aggie Sol, you are part of a team that is striving to make sustainable technologies affordable and accessible for all. Together
we can improve our communities, our world, and our future. To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact student fundraising
managers Ariel Chavez or Alejandro Perez. Donations are tax-deductible as the University of California, Davis is a 501 (c)(3) organization.
8. Student Leaders
Support the Team
AGGIE SOL
Ariel Chavez
Fundraising Co-Manager
aschav@ucdavis.edu
(916) 521-5148
Jake Parkhurst
Communications Manager
jparkhurst@ucdavis.edu
Mahan Soltanzadeh
Design Manager
soltanzadeh@ucdavis.edu
Greg Webber
Landscape Design Manager
gjwebber@ucdavis.edu
Alejandro Perez
Fundraising Co-Manager
axrperez@ucdavis.edu
(626) 383-5148
Payman Alemi
Engineering Manager
palemi@ucdavis.edu
Tom Ryan
Construction Manager
tomryan@ucdavis.edu
Frank J. Loge, Ph.D., P.E
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Faculty Advisor
fjloge@ucdavis.edu
Ben White
Project Manager
benwhite@ucdavis.edu
Website: solardecathlon2015.ucdavis.edu
Telephone: (530) 752-5465
Facebook: www.facebook.com/davissolardecathlon2015
Twitter: @AggieSol2015
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Tel: (530) 752-5465
www.solardecathlon2015.ucdavis.edu
Facebook: www.facebook.com/davissolardecathlon2015
Twitter:@AggieSol2015