Technology
this type of clean energy uses Earth's internal heat to produce electricity and heat water
geothermal
legislation passed in MI's senate last November sets this year to reach a 100% clean energy standard
2040
president's commission for carbon neutrality
how do solar panels like their eggs?
sunny side up
this SfCE proposal to the UM administration made it into the PCCN (think ... money)
Revolving Energy Fund
this technology will make natural gas count as a "clean energy" under MI law (think ... emission reductions, carbon vacuum)
carbon capture
Sustainable Energy Utility
what's that big smoke stack doing on central campus by palmer field?
central campus power plant (natural gas and steam)
what state has the highest percentage of its electricity produced by clean energy (as of 2021)? (it's not what you think)
first to guess wins the points
South Dakota
who founded SfCE and when? (essential background info)
Chris Takahashi, 2008
this unit of measurement is what you see on your energy bill
kWh
what energy source did Kamala Harris repeatedly endorse in the presidential debate?
fracking (booo)
what kind of energy provides heating/cooling and electricity for the entire Michigan Medicine campus?
steam power
what state has the highest total renewable energy electricity production (in kW)?
Texas
name 1 past SfCE project from past years?
multiple correct answers
this equipment is used to convert solar panel electricity (DC) to grid/home electrical needs (AC)
inverter
what stipulation in the IRA allows for an additional 10% tax credit bonus for renewable energy projects (We will accept either of the 2 correct responses)
1. located in energy community
2. labor is composed of prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements
what form of renewable energy will the university be installing for the new residence halls under construction?
geothermal!
how tall is the average wind turbine (including wing length)?
400 ft
who is the SfCE treasurer?
Leonard