Reassessing the Use of the Clean Energy Fee to Buy Renewable Energy Certificates
Evaluating the costs and benefits of the college’s currently using roughly $70,000 a year in revenue from the student-initiated Clean Energy Fee of $1/credit hour to buy Renewable Energy Certificates rather than spending the money to support other student and faculty sustainability initiatives. After research and an assessment of the issue, the project might propose an alternative plan for using the money to the Clean Energy Committee, the student group that manages the funds.

Renewable Energy Certificate Explainer (1-Pager)
Separately, or as part of the previous project, someone might design a handout explaining how Evergreen purchases and uses Renewable Energy Certificates to increase campus understanding of the program and support committee presentations. It would cover how they work, their pros and cons, and potential alternatives such as purchasing power from PSE’s Green Direct program or supporting student projects and the Climate Center.

Solar Panel Vendor Research
Research companies like EcoFlow and other potential providers of solar-powered canopies or portable solar arrays to select and acquire a solar canopy tent for tabling, educational demonstrations, and providing on-site energy during sunny-day events. The project would also purchase collapsible tables, folding chairs, and weather-appropriate tents for use by the Climate Center at outreach events, with a focus on sustainability and reusability.

Clean Energy Committee 101 Presentation
Create an updated orientation slideshow for Clean Energy Committee members and the public. Revise and enhance the current introductory presentation, including the committee’s history, operations, and impact. Highlight the renewable energy certificate program and compare it with alternatives like utility green power programs. 

Developing a Standard Operating Procedure for Assessing Solar Feasibility
Support long-term renewable energy planning by establishing and documenting a standardized method for assessing potential solar sites at Evergreen, using public data and GIS mapping tools in collaboration with Olympia Community Solar.

Conduct Solar Feasibility Studies
Assess the solar potential of three campus locations, applying the standard operating procedure to the Seminar II walkway (solar PV), the Recreation Center (solar thermal pool heating), and parking lots (solar canopies). Data and documents will be uploaded to the Greener Projects Google Map. Includes outreach to Facilities and solar stakeholders.

Geothermal Heating: A Feasibility Study
Assess the feasibility of using geothermal heating  for the central campus in a preliminary or final report for long-term consideration by staff and administrators.