Nevada System of Higher Education

2012 Renewable Energy Report

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UNLV

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2012 Renewable Energy Report

UNLV: A Leader in Renewable Energy

Introduction

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is dedicated to advancing renewable energy in the community, state, region, and beyond. UNLV’s outstanding achievements in renewable energy research, its success in establishing public/private partnerships, and its outstanding academic programs place the university as a leader among the state’s public entities in this field.

UNLV has acquired more than $101 million in funding in the past dozen years for research on wide-ranging subjects in the renewable energy area, including solar and geothermal power; biofuels; photonics; nuclear energy, including recycling of nuclear waste; and hydrogen production, storage, and use.*

This year, UNLV is among 20 teams selected worldwide to participate in the 2013 Solar Decathlon, an international competition initiated by the U.S. Department of Energy with the goal of educating the public about energy-saving opportunities. Collegiate teams from across the U.S. and around the world design, build, and operate sustainable solar-powered houses. This competition serves as an avenue for academic institutions and their respective teams to showcase their expertise and promote sustainability and the environment.

Additionally, UNLV has formed partnerships with a variety of businesses and other public entities with the goal of accelerating the deployment of renewable technologies, diversifying the regional economy, generating jobs, analyzing policy, and coordinating financial and intellectual resources. UNLV has co-hosted the National Clean Energy Summit for the past five years and served as a host site for other important international meetings on its campus. The university’s academic programs are geared toward educating

*See the attached 2012 UNLV Renewable Energy Research Inventory for additional details.

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The campus itself exhibits tremendous dedication to the support and use of renewable energy and sustainable practices. UNLV earned a 2011 Silver Rating in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Ratings System (STARS). STARS is a voluntary, self-reporting framework developed by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) to help measure sustainability performance over time and among colleges and universities nationwide. The UNLV Sustainability Council oversaw STARS, which by measuring sustainability can help UNLV to reduce energy consumption and waste, improve education, attract research, and generate jobs.

Academic Programs

UNLV introduced a Solar and Renewable Energy Minor in 2009. Hosted by the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, the highly successful program has 105 students currently enrolled. This interdisciplinary minor provides students from a variety of backgrounds the opportunity to explore this field. The minor degree program is available to all undergraduate students at UNLV through two tracks – one in engineering and science, and another in policy. In addition, various co-curricular activities are provided to further prepare students for careers in the solar and renewable energy fields. See http://sepa.unlv.edu/programs/solarMinor.html for more information.

UNLV has developed the minor program through an industry-education partnership with NV Energy, which has provided a $1 million donation over four years to help establish this program. The goal of the program is to position Nevada and UNLV as leaders in the field of alternative energy through the support of excellent educational programs that advance understanding of the field, build the state’s workforce, and stimulate the state and local economy.

The School of Environmental and Public Affairs offers a Graduate Certificate in Solar and Renewable (SRE) Energy. The SRE Certificate is designed for individuals who already hold either a baccalaureate degree or a graduate degree. More specifically, the SRE Certificate provides a specialized qualification for career professionals in the energy industry; professionals from other fields; individuals with bachelor’s degrees who are seeking entry into the renewable energy field; and currently enrolled graduate students seeking an additional specialization. This SRE Certificate is designed to:

• Provide an interdisciplinary approach to SRE grounded in the three critical pillars of policy and governance, technology and physical science, and the built environment. • Develop within students the intellectual and problem-solving foundation for a successful professional career in the SRE field. • Improve the overall effectiveness of the solar and renewable energy sector in Nevada and the Western U.S.

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 4 of 92 Student success in the renewable energy fields is evident in several schools and colleges at UNLV. In the Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering, department of mechanical and aerospace engineering students at all levels programs are working at the Center for Energy Research. Numerous master’s and doctoral students are working on funded research projects, and many undergraduates have done senior design projects in alternative energy. In the department of civil and environmental engineering, two graduate students have completed funded research on improvements in solar distillation to produce potable water.

In the School of Architecture, faculty members teach and conduct renewable energy research in a variety of areas from renewable energy application to building and landscape design.

Course List

UNLV provides a wide variety of courses in solar and renewable energy or related fields and many others that contain significant content on the subject; all are listed below. Many of these courses are part of the curriculum of the Solar and Renewable Energy Minor program and/or the Graduate Certificate in Solar and Renewable Energy.

College of Business BLW 331 - Real Estate Law I BLW 435 - Construction Law ECO 707 - Environmental & Natural Resource Economics

College of Fine Arts AAE/AAL 330 - Design with Climate AAE 435/635 - Developing Sustainable Design / Sustainable Design Principles ABS 331/531 – Environmental Control Systems I ABS 332/532 - Environmental Control Systems II ABS 443/643- Interior Lighting Design ABS 632 – Solar Energy Applications in Architecture ABS 644 – Lighting Design and Technology

College of Liberal Arts EPS 743- Policy Formation: The Problem of Legitimacy HIST 441/641 - American Environmental History HIST 443/643 - Comparative Environmental History PSC 320 - Policy Analysis PSC 321 - Analyzing Policy Issues PSC 403A - Natural Resource Policy PSC 403B - Energy Politics and Policy PSC 405Q - Global Ecopolitics PSC 721 or EPS 747 - Public Policy Process PSC 722 - Environmental Resource Policy NRES 411 - Environmental Law SOC 407/607 - Environment and Society

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 5 of 92 Greenspun College of Urban Affairs ENV 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science ENV 206 - Introduction to Climate Change ENV 350 - Sustainable Urban Planning and Design ENV 360 - Environmental Assessment Methods ENV 407 /SOC 407 - Environment and Society ENV 411/611 - Environmental Risk Management ENV 420 - Environmental Impact Analysis ENV 460/660 - Environmental Modeling ENV 480/680 - GIS for Environmental Management ENV 470 - Energy Economics ENV 703 - Environmental Law and Policy ENV 711 - Risk Assessment and Risk Management ENV 720 - Natural Resource Valuation PAF 702 - Role of Government in Society PUA 725 - Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation PUA 756 - Policy Implementation

William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration HMD 395- Facilities Management MHD 626 - Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry

Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering CEE 250 - Sustainability in Civil and Environmental Engineering CEE 413 - Water Resources Engineering CEM 480680 - Sustainable Construction CEM 755 - Renewable Energy Capital Facility Projects EE 290 - Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering EE 320/L - Engineering Electronics EE 340/L - Introduction to Electrical Power Engineering EE 450/ECG 650 and 450L/ECG 650L - Solid State Devices and Solid State Characterization Laboratory EE 451/ECG 651 - Electronic and Magnetic Materials and Devices EE 452/ ECG 652 - Introduction to Optical Electronics EE 453/ ECG 653 - Introduction to Nanotechnology EE 495/ ECG 695 - Photovoltaic Devices and Systems EE 442/ECG 642 - Power Electronics ECG 740 - Computer Analysis Methods for Power Systems ECG 741 - Electric Power Distribution System Engineering ECG 742 - Power System Stability and Control ECG 757 - Electron Transport Phenomena in Solid State Devices EGG 450/650 - I Solar and Renewable Energy Utilization ME 311 - Engineering Thermodynamics ME 314 - Introduction to Heat Transfer ME 315 - Thermal Energineering Laboratory ME 412/ - Sizing Solar Energy Systems ME 415/615 - Design of Thermal Systems

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College of Sciences CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II CHEM 241/L - Organic Chemistry I CHEM 421/621 - Physical Chemistry I CHEM 422/622 - Physical Chemistry II CHEM 431/631 -Advanced Inorganic Chemistry PHYS 108/108L - Physics for a Better Environment PHYS 181/L - Physics II - Electricity and Magnetism PHYS 182/L - Physics III - Fluids, Thermodynamics and Optics PHYS 461/661 - Light and Physical Optics PHYS 462/662 - Modem Optics and Photonics GEOL 110 - Global Warming GEOL 303 - Global Environmental Change GEOL 410/610 - Soil Classification and Resource Management GEOL 430/630 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Theory and Applications GEOL 446/646 - Geologic Application in Remote Sensing

Research

UNLV faculty, staff, and students are conducting research on a number of forms of clean and renewable energy. As previously mentioned, the university has acquired more than $101 million in research funding in the last dozen years for clean and renewable energy projects. As indicated in the attached research inventory and the pie chart below, research related to nuclear applications, such as radiochemistry, nuclear waste management, nuclear reactor and fuel designs, and other related research, comprise a significant portion of this funding. Building design, improvement of active and passive methods of energy conservation, and solar energy production for buildings is a strong emphasis. Solar energy research in other areas continues to grow as well, including solar cell materials; concentrated solar designs and testing; smart metering; energy storage; and design projects related to solar towers and fields. Federal funding for hydrogen research is diminishing significantly, resulting in decreasing funding for UNLV projects related to fuel cells and hydrogen storage. Biofuels research is growing in relation to new materials for biofuels processing, as well as algae-based fuels. The remaining projects focus on wind, water, lighting, and infrastructure research and development.

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Capital Projects/Institutional Practices

Facilities Management

UNLV’s Facilities Management (FM) has a long history of utilizing technology and improved practices to make the campus as efficient as possible within the limitations of funding and resources. In the 1980s, FM installed Energy Management Systems with the technology that was available. In the 1990s newer technologies were added in multiple buildings on the campus. More recently, even newer technologies and metering systems are continually being installed to improve energy efficiency, and both turf reduction and more efficient water projects are being completed to improve water efficiency. All these efforts have resulted in not only reduced energy and water costs, but also have significantly reduced the UNLV greenhouse gas footprint. The following is a summary of sustainability-related activities and projects undertaken or being planned by UNLV Facilities Management (FM) for FY 2011 and FY 2012.

ENERGY/RESOURCE EFFICIENCY- Recent Capital Projects

• Pneumatic temperature controls were upgraded to direct digital temperature controls (DDC) in the Thomas T. Beam Engineering Complex in FY 2011 and in the Ham Fine Arts and Beam Hall buildings in FY 2012.

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• Lighting retrofits are being conducted in existing campus buildings for higher efficiency lighting systems. Additionally, a new standard for lighting in campus buildings has been developed that eliminates incandescent lighting in favor of compact fluorescent lights and LED lighting. FM has some test sites for LED fixtures. • Light sensors have been installed in new and existing facilities that automatically turn off lights in many classrooms and offices when they are not in use. • Carbon dioxide sensors and controls have been installed to reduce energy use and maintain air quality in several UNLV facilities. • Chiller retrofits are being conducted on campus to install higher-efficiency chillers. • Higher-efficiency motors are being installed in various types of equipment in campus facilities. • Hydronic HVAC equipment, where applicable, is being optimized to condition for a temperature differential as opposed to target flow rates. • Programmable thermostats are being retrofitted to allow for set point management of temperatures based on conditions and occupancy. • Facility controls are being reprogrammed to optimize HVAC compressor operation on rooftop split-system units. • Boilers are being replaced with more efficient units as needed. • Temperature settings in buildings are being increased in the summer and reduced in the winter to reduce electrical and natural gas use.

WATER EFFICIENCY

• About 138,000 square feet of turf was converted to desert landscaping in 2008 with an estimated water savings of over 7.5 million gallons of water, and more conversion is scheduled for 2011 and beyond. The overall estimated annual water savings due to projects completed since 2000 is over 55.9 million gallons. • Low-flow water fixtures are installed in facilities when practical. These use 20-30 percent less water than required by the Energy Policy Act of 1992. • A new water treatment contract is in-place to obtain a more efficient water treatment system for boilers and cooling systems. This action should save water, extend the life of equipment, and improve efficiency. • In FY 2012 about 15 hydration stations were installed in multiple locations on campus.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

• UNLV’s President signed the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment in August 2008. As part of this commitment, UNLV developed a Climate Action Plan as a collaborative effort of the Sustainability Committee and a group of law students who were selected to partner with the

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 9 of 92 National Association of Environmental Law Society in developing this plan. Facilities Management continues to support the plan with its decisions and practices. • Sustainability policies and procedures, developed and implemented in 2008, are ongoing and fully adopted by Facilities Management. Emphasis is on energy efficiency, purchase, and use of only Energy Star products, as well as the LEED Silver equivalency program for new construction, renovations, and maintenance. • A greenhouse gas emissions tracking process is in place. • The university meets the federal requirement for alternative fuels by buying vehicles that use diesel or E85 fuel. Nearly all UNLV maintenance fleet vehicles are electric: Out of a total of 201 vehicles, 147 are electric carts. Two are solar-powered carts; 21 are alternative fuel vehicles; and only 31 are traditionally fueled vehicles. Additionally, the university has some older propane/natural gas vehicles. The university also has several hybrid gas- electric vehicles. • Paints, adhesives, carpets, and composite wood used in buildings have low amounts of volatile organic compounds. • UNLV has implemented a “green” housekeeping plan that focuses on enhanced custodial training and the use of environmentally safe cleaning products.

NOTABLE MISCELLANEOUS SUCCESSES

• UNLV Facilities Management continues to support and comply with guidance from the Sustainability Council that serves as an advisory group for various sustainability efforts related to campus, research, education, and community engagement. • UNLV and its staff received several awards for water efficiency during FY 2011 and 2012. Recognition came from the Southern Nevada Water Authority, USA Tree, and others. • From FY 2011 through FY 2012, buildings maintained and supported by FM have realized an energy and cost avoidance of over 219,000 MMBTUs and more than $4.3 million. These savings, which are being realized due to the aforementioned actions, are ongoing and will continue to grow with new projects/measures. Avoidance is calculated from the base year FY 2001. • From FY 2011 through FY 2012, buildings maintained and supported by FM have realized a water and cost avoidance of over 735,000 KGALs and more than $2 million. These savings, which are being realized due to the aforementioned actions, including turf reduction and water efficiency fixtures, are ongoing and will continue to grow with new projects/measures. Avoidance is calculated from the base year FY 2001. • The photovoltaic array at the LEED Gold-Certified Greenspun Hall has produced electricity at the average rate of about 292,000 KWh per year. At this rate of production, the cost savings is approximately $29,000 per year.

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 10 of 92 • From FY 2011 through FY 2012 the following energy- and water-efficiency tasks were completed. o Installed low-flush urinals in 20 buildings. o LED walkway lighting installed in multiple locations on campus. o Corridor dimming ballasts installed in one building. o Converted from 32 watt T8 lamps to 25 watt lamps in five buildings. o Partial installation of window tint on two buildings. o Installed daylight harvesting system for the corridors in one building. o Installed air-cooled chiller on process loop in one building to allow shutdown of chiller plant. o Retrofitted 100w mercury vapor lamps with LED. • For FY 2011 and 2012, UNLV’s Rebel Recycling program recycled approximately 690 and 720 tons of material. • UNLV received a $6,500 rebate from NVEnergy for lighting efficiencies, dimming ballast, occupancy sensors, and delamping.

NOTABLE PROJECTS IN PROGRESS

The following projects are expected to be completed in FY 2013.

• Pneumatic temperature controls in the Harry Reid Center and Rogers Administrative Justice Hall Buildings are to be upgraded to DDC. • The HID entryway lighting will be changed to LED in two buildings. • Walkway lighting fixtures will be replaced with LED in multiple locations on campus. • Solar window film will be installed on two buildings. • Turf will be converted to water smart landscaping at two buildings. • Roof and HVAC units will be replaced with more efficient systems. • Projected rebates for FY 2013 include an NVEnergy payment of about $8,000 for conversion of mercury vapor lamps to LED and a Southwest Gas Co. payment of boiler tune-up rebate for about $5,800.

Planning and Construction

UNLV is currently proceeding on two projects with NV Energy Solar Generations rebates for a 50 kW rooftop solar project at Ham Concert Hall, and another 50kW rooftop solar project at the Rogers Center for Administration and Justice Building. The anticipated completion date on these projects is November 2012.

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Industry Title Description Funding Source Time Period P.I. Partner SOLAR NREL, Florida Solar Energy Ctr @ U of Cntrl FL, U Characterization of the electronic and chemical of Toledo, Institute Thin Film Photovoltaic structure at thin film Cu(In,Ga)(S,Se)2 (CIGSS) solar of Energy 463,604 DOE – NREL 7/05-6/08 Heske Partnership Program cell interfaces. Conservation @ U of Delaware, Miasole, Global Solar Thin Film Photovoltaic High throughput, low toxicity processing of very thin and See Above 43,000 DOE – NREL 7/05-6/08 Heske Partnership Program high efficiency Cu(In,Ga)(S,Se)2 (CIGSS) solar cells.

Planning for a research and outreach facility focused on Center for Energy solar energy utilization and building designs. Efforts are Boehm - 1,160,000 DOE – NREL 4/27/05-4/19/11 Research (CER) now focused on finding a location for renewable energy Kroelinger work on or near campus. Monitoring, maintenance, and analysis related to new Amonix/Nevada Power concentrating PV concept development. This involves Concentrating PV operation of the three concentrating PV systems at Amonix 704,000 DOE – NREL 9/11/03-7/31/07 Boehm Research Nevada Power, as well as advanced concept development for system at UNLV. Work with Solargenix on advanced development of a Solar Thermal Power solar power plant in the Eldorado Valley. Initially this Solargenix 685,000 DOE – NREL 1/14/03-3/31/08 Boehm Generation work focused on receive aspects development and will now be turning to thermal storage elements. Development of a research and test facility for large- scale solar energy devices in the Eldorado Valley, south Solar Technology Center of Boulder City. This is slated to become a major facility - 37,666 DOE – EERE 1/1/07-12/31/09 Boehm for the UNLV Center for Energy Research for larger types of systems. Study of a new concept for solar power generation and SAIC Dish PV System building of an SAIC dish PV system, including analysis, SAIC 824,000 DOE – NREL 2/12/03-6/30/07 Boehm testing, and redesign. Assessing the potential for the development of concentrating solar power for the Southwest, including Developing Solar Power political, economic, technical, grid, utility, and other - 200,743 DOE – NREL 6/20/05-5/31/07 Boehm impacts. Includes attempting to improve dry cooling option efficiencies. Assisting four Department of Interior agencies located in Southern Nevada in attempting to cover their power Renewable Energy For load from solar energy. Includes amalgamating the National Park Land Management - 35,000 8/28/06-10/1/07 Boehm power bills for the agencies as well as defining a solar Service Agencies system size to satisfy the loads. Also includes selection of a possible site for this application.

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Effort to develop a cheap, flexible solar panel that could be used for the skin of an aircraft. The spin off from this work has resulted in using the flexible panels for power associated with container homes (new project), and a Alexander Energy Flexible Solar Panel series of solar-powered water pumps. (Twenty-two will Resources 92,000 DOD, NASA 2007-2008 Pepper Development be sent to Kenya.) Considerable computing was International needed in the beginning for the aerodynamic design and structural analysis of the plane and structural analysis of the pump.

Focuses on the study of the performance of solar stills that look like solar hot water collectors but allow the water to evaporate, condense and drain into a Solar Still Development collection vessel. Solar stills can remove inorganic and - 75,000 Harold R. Hay Fund 4/1/05-6/30/08 D. James microbial contaminants from impure water supplies and typically produce about three quarts of water a day from a square yard of glass surface.

Focuses on the definition of economically feasible concepts for solar-powered production of hydrogen from water, consistent with the cost and schedule goals Solar Hydrogen outlined by the Department of Energy. This task University of Generation Research (originally known as the Solar Thermo-Chemical Colorado, General Chen Program - High Efficiency Hydrogen Project or "STCH"), supports the President’s Atomics, NREL, Hsieh Generation of Hydrogen Hydrogen Economy Initiative by seeking cost-effective, 5,677,934 DOE - EERE 6/25/03-12/31/07 SNL, U of Hawaii, Moujaes Fuels using Solar Thermo- non-polluting sources of hydrogen to serve as a future U of CA – Santa Rennels chemical Splitting of energy carrier for energy storage applications and as a Barbara Water transportation fuel. This project also focuses on the discovery of new thermo-chemical cycles through literature search and contributions from cycle originators outside the project. Development of stand-alone semiconductor-based photoelectrochemical systems for unassisted hydrogen Solar Hydrogen production meeting DOE requirements in performance, Generation Research durability, and cost. The DOE Multi-Year Program Plan Chen Included in SHGR Program targets PEC production systems with 10 percent plant Hsieh budget component (see DOE 10/2006-9/2007 (SHGR)/Photoelectroche solar-to-hydrogen conversion efficiency by 2015. Moujaes above) mical Hydrogen Emphasis will be placed on the materials research Rennels Production (PEC) since even general methods of engineering and manufacture must accommodate the peculiarities of selected materials. Development of marketable systems for passive solar Natural Energies heating and cooling and the mapping of energy Harold R. and Advanced Technologies 100,000 2004-present Fernandez consumption and carbon dioxide emissions of the Evelyn J. Hay Trust (NEAT) Laboratory residential sector in the Las Vegas Valley.

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 13 of 92 Industry Title Description Funding Source Time Period P.I. Partner The objective of this project is to develop a low cost nonlithographic nanofabrication technology for the fabrication of thin film porous templates as well as uniform arrays of semiconductor nanostructures for the implementation of high efficiency solar cells. Solar cells Solar Cell based on semiconductor nanostructures are expected Nanotechnology 738,000 DOE 7/1/08-8/31/10 Das to have very high energy conversion efficiencies due to Research the increased adsorption coefficients of semiconductor nanostructures. In addition, the thin film porous template can be used for optimum surface texturing of solar cells leading to additional enhancement in energy conversion efficiency.

Operate and maintain the HCPV system located at the UNLV. This includes documenting the daily performance, maintenance operation, and reliability. This support is to be in periods where the O&M support is not covered by any other program. Assist Amonix with installation of subsystems and components on the HCPV unit for on-sun testing. This will include a new generation of mega Modules and single plate modules. Low Cost High UNLV will conduct specific testing on the hardware and Concentration Photo Amonix - Federal document performance, specific parameter Amonix 728,723 1/1/08-6/30/11 Boehm Voltaic Systems for Utility Pass Thru measurement and reliability. Assist Amonix with Power Generation analytical thermal, wind loading, and stress modeling to compare with the measured data. Investigate and conduct Fresnel lens cleaning methods, solutions, and coating. Determine soiling rates for different sites. Assist Amonix with the installation and operation of other HCPV projects in the Las Vegas area. Conduct a wind, temperature, humidity, and DNI performance analysis for different solar sites.

Characterization of the Advanced Amonix 6th The primary objective of this subcontract is to advance Generation Mega Module the commercialization and knowledge of multi-junction Amonix 148,222 NREL 3/10/08-6/9/09 Boehm and Multi Junction cells by integrating this technology into a high Photovoltaic Cells Under concentration photovoltaic system. High Concentration

Surveys and support for the Environmental Impact Amargosa Farm Road - Statement (EIS) relation to the development of solar Tierra Data, Inc. 139,694 3/4/09-3/3/10 Winslow Solar Power Plants power plants at the Armargosa Farm Road site in Nye County, Nevada for Solar Millennium LLC.

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 14 of 92 Industry Title Description Funding Source Time Period P.I. Partner Objective 1: This project will provide a preliminary design for a potential pilot-scale research facility that could be used to evaluate concentrating solar components and systems, with a particular emphasis Thermal Storage Analysis on incorporating storage into such systems. Objective For Trough Power 2: This project will provide fundamental thermal storage 199,210 NREL 10/20/09-5/19/2011 Boehm Systems and corrosion characterization of solar salts, ceramic materials, and nanotubes; general guidelines on appropriate handling of these materials and a description of potential hazards; and a survey of current costs and cost effectiveness of these materials.

A 12 kW portable concentrator system has been developed. It will be brought to UNLV and placed "on sun". CER personnel will then operate the system for a Preliminary Evaluation of period of approximately 3 months. During this time, the Diversified Solar a 12 kW Portable Solar periodic measurements of the performance of the 15,000 2/1/2010-7/30/10 Boehm Products Concentrator system will be made. Attempts will be made to quantify the thermal harvest of the unit. Also, the system will be examined for ways that improvements might be made in the receiver portion.

UNLV researchers will design a 1-15 MW solar tower Nevada Renewable research facility to be located in or near Las Vegas, as Energy Consortium - Task 199,762 DRI 10/1/09-12/31/11 Johnson, A. well as investigate several novel solar tracker 2.3 Solar Research Tower mechanisms to incorporate and test at the facility.

Evaluation of High UNLV will evaluate the performance of dye-sensitized Korea Institute of Efficiency Dye-Sensitized cells developed by KITECH and report the performance 30,000 Industrial 11/1/2010-10/31/11 Boehm Solar Cells (DSSC) found for these cells. Technology (1) Provide 3 different types of 200 watt solar panel, the diagnosis instrument for electricity generation and any other necessary tools which will be installed at UNLV. Under the supervision of Kwangwoon, UNLV will Electric Efficiency maintain and monitor the electric generation for 3 Kwangwoon Evaluation of the Solar 10,000 6/1/11-8/31/11 Boehm months. (2) Kwangwoon will perform Thermal University Power Resistivity testing and write an analytical report (3) Kwangwoon will submit the comparison report in each month and a final formal report in 3 months with a formal report from UNLV. Project will be focused on documenting the current Southwest Solar status and opportunity for advancing solar electricity Strategic Energy Transformation Initiative adoption by reducing roadblocks and developing a 16,932 3/1/12-2/28/13 Boehm Innovations (SSTI) roadmap for collaboration across communities in the Southwest. Help determine the phase transformation of materials applicable to thermochemical energy storage, themogravimetric and differential thermal analysis of Thermochemical Energy the materials cycling through the transformation will 18,000 General Atomics 7/20/10-3/31/11 Chen, Y. Storage need to be carried out. This can be accomplished with the high accuracy TGA at UNLV. There will be a total of 300 experimental runs.

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 15 of 92 Industry Title Description Funding Source Time Period P.I. Partner 1. the evaluation of solar resources at various strategic locations of the country. 2. study the technical feasibility Technical and Financial of various solar technologies 3. study the financial Greenway Solar Pvt Feasibility of Solar 25,844 1/1/12-7/31/12 Sadineni feasibility of the considered solar technologies for Ltd Projects in India application in Indian conditions. 4. submit the final report at the end of project period. This project examines cost reductions of large scale solar facilities with trackers/heliostats. Tasks include Nevada Renewable examining the potential benefits of encasing heliostats Energy Consortium: Task within protective domes, examining a system that 2.2 Enabling Technology separates the high-load function of moving large 55,688 DRI 10/1/10-9/30/12 Lee, J. for Solar Energy numbers of heliostats from the low-load, high-precision Development in Nevada function of fine tuning the heliostat operation; examining the coupling between windblown dust and the presence of large-scale solar installations Solid State Organic PV This project will assess the field performance of dye Cells-Field Evaluation of sensitized solar cells a compared to the crystalline 71,421 DRI 10/1/10-12/31/11 Sadineni the Cells - Task 2.6.2 silicon based PV cells. Towards Economically The central goal of this research is to design novel Competitive Nanocrystal- nanostructured architectures and establish the Based Solar Cells fundamental principles that will enable novel 46,395 DOE 7/1/10-6/30/12 Zhao Through a Novel Nano assembling processes towards massive production of Fabrication Technology the next-generation low-cost, high efficiency Using Electric Fields nanocrystal-based solar cells. Large-scale solar facilities where trackers/heliostats are used to concentrate sunlight onto a collector have the potential to be the most economical arrangement for solar power generation. This project examines cost Enabling Technology for reductions of those facilities through three types of Solar Energy improvements: encasing heliostats within protective 145,424 DRI 10/1/10-9/30/12 Johnson, A. Development in Nevada - domes; using a system that separates the high-load Task 2.8.2 function of moving large numbers of heliostats from the low-load, high-precision function of fine tuning the heliostat operation; examining the coupling between windblown dust and the presence of large-scale solar installations

The search for new sources of clean energy is rapidly becoming one of the most pressing technological challenges that we are facing today. Still development Synthesis and of inexpensive methods for synthesizing materials that Characterization of Novel demonstrate both visible light activity and high solar (IV, II) VI Group Materials 100,863 DRI 10/1/10-9/30/12 Stolte energy utilization along with stability is a challenge. This for Solar Energy project will address this critical challenge by focusing on Utilization - Task 2.7.2 optical, electronic, and catalytic properties of crystalline/polycrystalline and amorphous galena doped by zinc thin films/composites/nano-particles.

Subtotal 12,787,125

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 16 of 92 Industry Title Description Funding Source Time Period P.I. Partner WIND Use of a unique, adaptive 3-D model that permits Wind Energy Survey for resolution down to meter levels to determine the best DRI 307,000 DOE – NREL 2002-2006 Pepper Nevada locations for placing wind turbines. Portion of project has been in collaboration with DRI. Site Evaluation and Selection for Nye County Solar Monitoring. Site Evaluation and Selection for 3rd Beatty Nye County Renewable Wind Monitoring Site. Equipment Specification and Nye County 55,000 Nye County Clerk 1/5/09-5/31/10 Boehm Energy Project Purchasing. Equipment Installation and Setup. Data Monitoring and Equipment Maintenance. Data Analysis and Reporting as needed.

Subtotal 362,000 WATER An effort was begun in 2004 to develop a national task force to examine the effects of water quality, quantity, human health, and advanced engineering technology on water resources in the southwest U.S., including effects on energy. A conference was held in Las Vegas Water-Energy Nexus in Oct. 2006, and a workshop will be held at the - 40,000 ASME 2006-2007 Pepper National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C. in May 2007 to begin a research program for addressing water issues in the West. Drought studies and forecasts were conducted using the computing resources prior to the conference. Design and Fabrication of This additional request for funding is to employ Louis a Water Table for Dube, MS Aerospace Engineering student, to assist - 19,828 8/27/08-3/1/09 Pepper Compressible Flow with the project. Studies Conduct an economic impact study of labor costs Groundwater Labor Nevada associated with the Southern Nevada Water Authority 22,200 SNWA 4/9/08-3/31/09 Schwer Impact Study Parnters/SNWA Ground Water Development Project. The main objectives of this research are to (1) support University of Nevada, Las graduate students working on sustainability research; Vegas Water in the 21st (2) provide seed grants to interdisciplinary research - 506,000 US - DOE 9/1/08-8/31/11 Piechota Century Multi-Disciplinary teams that are evaluating the energy/water Research Project relationships for sustainability; (3) host a regional workshop on sustainability. CAREER: Vulnerability of Water Infrastructure to The motivation of this research is to understand the Climate Variability and complex and dynamic interactions among population National Science 430,000 8/1/09-7/31/14 Ahmad, Sajjad Change: Implications for growth, water-energy nexus, climate change, and Foundation Sustainable Water vulnerability in a coupled human-environmental system. Management - ARRA

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 17 of 92 Industry Title Description Funding Source Time Period P.I. Partner The objectives of this project are to understand the effect that meteorological variables have on the performance of solar stills; use artificial neural networks and genetic algorithms to accurately model; predict Predicting Solar Still solar still performance from existing data sets and Water Production Using DRI, Arizona State perform real time testing; compare input data needs 10,158 3/1/10-2/28/11 Said Artificial Intelligence University and the accuracy of artificial intelligence models to Techniques conventional heat and mass transfer based models for solar still performance. Overall project goal is to predict daily water yield within 10% of the actual value 90% of the time. This proposal outlines a research plan to develop new Development of polymeric membrane materials that will significantly Ultrafiltration Membrane- enhance our understanding of membrane fouling Separation Technology for mechanism and advance the development of anti- 25,000 DOE 9/15/10-9/14/15 Yim, W. Energy-Efficient Water fouling membranes. The PI proposes a new strategy to Treatment and synthesize robust polysulfone membrane materials Desalination Process functionalized with various ionic groups and concentrations. Subtotal 1,053,186 HYDROGEN Development of a high pressure electrolyzer on Las Vegas Valley Water District property that includes the installation of a photovoltaic system to provide Photo Voltaic High- renewable energy to power the station. Includes the Pressure Integrated research and development of a higher efficiency PEM Proton Energy 3,051,955 DOE - EERE 10/1/04-12/31/08 Boehm Electrolysis (Hydrogen (proton exchange membrane), the vehicle Filling Station – HFS) conversion/modification utilizing Las Vegas Valley Water District vehicles, and photoelectrochemical hydrogen production. Hydrogen Filling Station- Travel support of the hydrogen filling station project. See HFS above DOE – EERE 10/1/04-12/31/08 Boehm Travel Hydrogen Filling Station- Completion of project work on the photocatalytic Photon Synergy See HFS above DOE – EERE 10/1/04-12/31/08 Boehm Xiaoming He aspects of the hydrogen filling station contract.

Creates the framework for an interdisciplinary academic research center, combining theory and experimentation, in order to better understand specific aspects of Bae hydrogen storage and use. The project consists of five Chen tasks focused on development, validation, and Cornelius application of theoretical models and simulations of Das hydrogen storage performance in various media of Hatchett Hydrogen Fuel Cells and various composition; research, development, test and Hemmers Storage Technology evaluation of novel fuel cell membranes; and electronic 7,469,514 DOE – EERE 10/1/05-9/30/07 Heske (FCAST) structure studies of fuel cell catalytic surfaces to Kim quantify activity in terms of catalyst cluster size and Lepp composition. The project focuses on fundamental Naduvalath understanding of interaction of atomic and molecular Pang hydrogen with materials pertinent to the storage and Stolte use of hydrogen to enable improved conceptual Zygelman development, design, and testing of storage options and fuel cell concepts.

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 18 of 92 Industry Title Description Funding Source Time Period P.I. Partner Description of Work - 1. Define a baseline condensation- quench model for cadmium vapor. Data from condensation/quenching of another metal e.g. mercury, High Efficiency can be used to validate the developed model. 2. The Generation of Hydrogen effect of vapor pressure, flow rate, fluid temperature, Fuels Using Solar Thermo decomposer sizing and geometry, etc. should be General Atomics 45,000 General Atomics Chen chemical Splitting of delineated. 3. Incorporate the cadmium-oxygen reaction Water - Cadmium into model so that the optimal quench rate with respect Quenching Modeling to the back reaction can be defined. 4. Define the optimal mixing geometry of the quench set up for different scale demonstration plants based on the developed method. This is a fundamental research project with the objectives including design, synthesis and micro- and non-structural characterization of complex oxide glass systems and of glass-derived nanocrystalline Hollow Glass Lipinska-Kalita composites. These materials will be considered - in a 654,156 DOE 7/1/09-6/30/11 Microspheres Hemmers prospective future extension of this project stage - as base materials for the fabrication of hollow glass microspheres for use as hydrogen encapsulation vessels for potential vehicular applications. Subtotal 11,220,625 NUCLEAR General Atomics, Development of high-temperature heat exchangers for DOE / DOE UNLV High Temperature Heat ORNL, Sandia, Hechanova hydrogen production and electrical energy conversion 4,408,689 Research 5/1/01-6/30/07 Exchanger (HTHX) MIT, Argonne, U. Czerwinski from advanced nuclear reactor concepts. Foundation of CA - Berkeley The goal of the UNLV Transmutation Research Program (TRP) is t develop a sustainable and robust research community at UNLV that is able to contribute Advanced Fuel Cycle to and support the national effort through faculty- Initiative (AFCI) - supervised, student-conducted research. The UNLV 14,378,824 US - DOE 7/1/06-6/30/11 Hechanova Transmutation Research TRP consists of five components: Student Research, Program TRP Administration comprising of Program Support, Research Infrastructure Augmentation, International Collaboration, and Deep Burn Reactor Research.

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The purpose of this project is to implement an Advanced Accelerator Applications University Participation Program to establish a world-class program for accelerator-driven transmutation technology while building core competencies and facilities to promote the University's strategic growth goals. Long-term goals are to increase UNLV's research capabilities and to attract students and faculty of the highest caliber. The UNLV Program will be Advanced Accelerator administered through a triumvirate of the HRC, the Applications University College of Science, and the College of Engineering. 10,188,847 US - DOE 5/1/01-5/31/07 Hechanova Participation Program The UNLV Program will be closely integrated into the national project led by LANL and ANL. The program proposes to establish a center for transmutation studies that will provide a core interdisciplinary academic program and a coordinated communication outreach to the academic and lay communities. This center will also be responsible for the UNLV Program support activities such as an interactive website, conferences and workshops, new expert faculty, and development of state-of-the-art student research facilities.

UNLV MSNE grad and doctoral candidate Lawrence Lakeotes purchased, installed, loaded software on, and Research Infrastructure tested a desktop parallel computer system for modeling Building - Nevada NASA 30,164 NSHE 10-26 7/1/2009-5/30/10 Beller space radiation transport and effects. The system is EPSCoR now being used in a variety of radiation transport studies. Surface Complexation UNLV Research and Solid Dissolution 818,596 10/1/2004-9/30/06 Czerwinski Foundation-DOE Task 2 This project has three main objectives: Develop facilities at the participating institutes to perform cutting edge research on radionuclide reactions with surfaces; Investigations of the Obtain data on radionuclide sorption and desorption Fundamental Surface interactions that can be incorporated into a variety of Reactions Involved in the 603,717 EPSCoR/U.S. DOE 8/1/2006-7/31/10 Czerwinski models for use in environmental fate and transport, Sorption and Desorption performance assessment, repository or waste site of Radionuclides development, or remediation; Provide a source of researchers for the DOE with expertise in radiochemistry and radiobiology. RCL Lab Equipment Equipment - Single Crystal XRD, Glove Box with UNLV/Research 451,833 10/1/2005-6/20/09 Czerwinski Acquisition Furnace, Leco TC600 N/O Analyzer Foundation FPT Advanced Nuclear Assess the efficiency and applicability of advanced Technologies for the nuclear technologies for the separation of Idaho State 14,770 10/1/2008-9/30/09 Paviet-Hartmann, P. Separation of actinides/radionuclides from spent nuclear fuel by liquid- University Actinides/Radionuclides liquid extraction.

Fundamental Studies on Perform fundamental studies on speciation variations in Speciation Variations in nuclear materials and fuels. The experiments will 50,000 TerraPower, LLC 3/1/2009-2/1/10 Czerwinski Nuclear Materials and evaluate the impact of conditions on chemical and Fuels physical changes in the examined material.

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1. Identification of the degradation products of TBP during a runaway reaction in the presence of uranium. The techniques used will be ESI-Mass Spectrometry, GC MS. 2. Speciation of Uranium/TBP/HNO3 during a runaway reaction. 3. Kinetic data and thermodynamic Solvent/Nitric Acid System data for the degraded TBP species which are butanol, 270,805 AREVA NC 4/1/2009-3/31/2012 Paviet-Hartmann, P. Investigation - Red Oil butyl nitrate, DBP, MBP. T. 4. Studies of the influence of other metal nitrates on a red oil event. 5. Investigation of the role of the diluent in a red oil event. 6. Phase inversion investigation caused by the presence of metal ions in the aqueous phase that can solvate with TBP.

This project will result in a comprehensive and detailed report on the following topics with regard to the Republic of Korea: Description and analysis of nuclear power infrastructure; description and analysis of nuclear South Korean Nuclear waste disposal infrastructure; description and analysis Sandia National 95,000 5/31/2007-5/23/09 Yim, W. Information Project of regulatory and oversight agencies related to nuclear Laboratories disposal; discussion of past, present, and planned public acceptance activities and public reactions to nuclear issues; discussion of future plans for nuclear waste disposal.

Nuclear Repository The proof of concept micro air vehicle (MAV) will be Sandia National Information and 729,239 5/1/2008-12/31/10 Yim, W. developed for applications mainly in closed-quarters. Laboratories Monitoring Project

09-442 Rapid Automated The project will focus on identification of radiochemical Dissolution and Analysis separation procedures for the analysis of nuclear fuel Battelle Energy Techniques for 378,213 10/6/2009-9/30/12 Sudowe processing samples that show the potential to be Alliance, LLC Radionuclides in Recycle implemented on an automation platform. Process Streams

Remote Radiation Detection by the Idaho National 50,000 3/24/2006-6/30/07 Czerwinski Interception of Ultraviolet Laboratory Scintillation 1. Conduct a competitive Fe/U studies with selected ligands. 2. Determine the degree of U-comples Uranium Visualization phosphorescent enhancement in solution, and as dried National Security 44,620 5/15/2007-9/30/07 Czerwinski Chemistry - Task 46 solids with Fe present. 3. Explore methods for oxidizing Technologies U4+ osices to U6+ compounds. 4. Explore formulations for separation of uranium complexes from bulk material. Detector Data Collection 10,000 NSTech/DOE 5/5/2008-6/30/08 Czerwinski Construction of a lead shielding tomb for characterizing room-temperature gamma-ray detection crystals LaBr3, CeBr3, and others. BSME(NE option) student used radioactive calibration standards from labs in the HRC Detector Data Collection 10,000 NSTech/DOE 7/1/2008-9/30/08 Beller and Health Physics and measured the crystals' energy discrimination, efficiency, and background performance compared to the standard NaI (Sodium-Iodide) scintillation detector. (BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 21 of 92 Industry Title Description Funding Source Time Period P.I. Partner Address phase constitutional in LIFE fuel from as a Actinide and Fission function of burn-up from 0 to 99.9%. The proposed Lawrence Livermore Element Speciation in Life speciation experiments will neglect the contribution of 125,000 National 8/13/2008-1/31/10 Czerwinski Liquid and Solid Fuels as Xenon as it is an inert gas. Two separate areas will be Laboratories a Function of Burn-up examined, solid LIFE fuel and salt mixtures. Idaho National Laboratory Support of the characterization and property analysis of Battelle Energy Joint Appointment 175,948 8/22/2008-7/31/10 Hartmann, T. transmutation fuels development investigated at INL. Alliance, LLC Agreement Massachusetts Subtask 2. Experimental Analysis of Fission Product Fission Removal Analysis 153,610 Institute of 1/1/2004-9/30/05 Czerwinski Removal by Co2. Technology Evaluation of US & UC- Massachusetts US Solid a Solution subcontract with MIT 34,250 Institute of 1/1/2004-3/31/05 Czerwinski Oxidation by CO2 Technology Enhanced Control of PWR Primary Coolant Water Chemistry Using Massachusetts UNLV will perform laboratory speciation experiments, Selective Separation 99,249 Institute of 1/1/2004-9/30/05 Czerwinski modeling and coordinate the project. Systems for Recovery and Technology Recycle of Enriched Boric Acid Pecase (US) Presidential 56,564 LANL 7/1/2004-4/30/05 Czerwinski Award Graduate research assistants (BSME(NE) grads and MSNE students) used the radiation transport code MCNP Calc of Labr3-Task MCNP to model the performance of the above LaBr3 11,383 Bechtel 7/19/2006-9/30/06 Beller 35 crystal for RSL. Determined that MCNP did not have the necessary capabilities. Nuclear Oxide Fuel Fabrication and Process Contribute to the development of advanced nuclear Modeling Utilizing Field Battelle Energy fuels in collaboration with the Nuclear Fuels and 110,170 12/11/2008-3/31/10 Hartmann, T. Activation and Employing Alliance, LLC Materials Division of the Idaho National Laboratory. the Spark Plasma Sintering Method Identify the degradation products formed in the FPEX INL Joint Appointment Battelle Energy solvent and methods to wash these degradation 75,000 12/15/2008-9/14/09 Paviet-Hartmann, P. Agreement Alliance, LLC products from the solvent. BSME(NE option) student analyzed the results of CeBR3 a Room measurements and organized and produced a Temperature High catalogue of the results as well as the previously 30,405 PO 106777 1/25/2009-9/30/09 Beller Resolution Detector collected data. The results were used in reports and several publications. The Experimental Synthesis and Fabrication and characterization of technetium-bearing Characterization of fluorite derivative oxide compositions as candidate Los Alamos Nat'l 50,000 8/31/2009-9/30/12 Hartmann, T. Technetium (Tc) Bearing waste forms for disposition of technetium and other Lab Binary and Complex fission product elements from used nuclear fuel. Oxides 09-285 Utilization of Methacrylates and This proposal addresses the need for new and Battelle Energy Polymer Matrices for the innovative methods for the selective separation of 650,300 10/1/2009-9/30/12 Czerwinski Alliance, LLC Synthesis of Ion Specific actinides through novel ion imprinted resins. Resins

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 22 of 92 Industry Title Description Funding Source Time Period P.I. Partner In the US advanced fuel cycle program, the UREX+1 process is proposed to separate transuranic elements 09-315 Development of from spent nuclear fuel. The fission product Tc will be Battelle Energy Alternative Technetium 656,347 10/1/2009-9/30/12 Czerwinski extracted into an organic phase containing Alliance, LLC Waste Forms tributylphosphate together with uranium within the first process steps. 09-350 Quantification of In this project UV-Visible and TRLFS will be evaluated UV-Visible and Laser for use in proposed GNEP solvent extraction based Spectroscopic Techniques Battelle Energy separations. Studies are also ongoing using TRLFS to 494,935 10/1/2009-9/30/12 Czerwinski for Materials Alliance, LLC evaluate Cm speciation and concentration in the Accountability and TALSPEAK process. Process Control Identifying & Understanding Environment Induced NEUP Contract 317,700 10/1/2009-9/30/12 Ma, Longzhou Crack Propagation 90711 Behavior in Ni-based Superalloy INCONEL 617

SISGR-Fundamental Chemistry of Technetium- 99 Incorporated into Metal The subcontract is for work on aim 4 of the project Hunter College of Oxide, Phosphate and proposal. This aim is for the hydrothermal synthesis of 80,000 9/15/2009-9/14/10 Czerwinski CUNY Sulfide; Toward Tc phosphate materials and their characterization. Stabilization of Low- Valent Technetium

Developing neutron detection technology for measuring Viability of Lead Slowing- high-energy neutrons produced in full assemblies of Down Spectroscopy used nuclear fuel to accurately assay the quantity 35,000 DOE - PNNL 1/1/2010-12/31/10 Beller (LSDS) for spent-fuel plutonium and other fissile nuclides. We are developing assay radiochemistry and other techniques to produce ultra- pure radiation detectors. Contribute to the development of advanced nuclear fuels in collaboration with the Nuclear Fuels and Irradiation Testing and Materials Division of the Idaho National Laboratory. Molecular Modeling of More specifically, the Subcontractor shall investigate Battelle Energy Irradiation-Assisted 115,000 2/1/2010-1/31/13 Hartmann, T. interdiffusion phenomena in surrogate sub-systems of Alliance, LLC Diffusion and advanced transmutation fuels to allow for a refined Microstructural Evolution understanding of useable lifetime of fuels and fuel components. This activity is designed to provide insight and data regarding the iron solid solution phases that form with Production and various intermetallic phases in multi-phase alloy waste Pacific Northwest Characterization of Fe-Tc 50,000 3/30/2010-9/30/10 Czerwinski forms being developed to immobilize high-level National Laboratory Alloys radioactive waste streams generated during fuel reprocessing operations.

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 23 of 92 Industry Title Description Funding Source Time Period P.I. Partner Two UNLV students accompanied Research Prof. Beller to Idaho Falls where they worked in the Center for Advanced Energy Studies to develop a MCNP Development and nuclear criticality model of the Advanced Test Reactor Validation of an Advanced Critical (ATRC). BSME student worked with INL Test Reactor Critical engineers, technicians, and machinists to design, 67,952 DOE - BEA 94722 3/24/2010-9/30/10 Beller Radiation Transport purchase components, construct, and program an Model - Faculty Student automated measurement device for measuring the Research Team elongation of highly irradiated metal samples from ATR experiments.

Management of the above FSRT and subsequent ATR National Scientific Users Facility (NSUF) research that International Criticality will begin in FY11. Research Prof. Beller supervised the Safety Benchmark students, designed a criticality benchmark experiment, 20,000 DOE - BEA 97330 3/24/2010-9/30/10 Beller Evaluation Project for the analyzed its predicted in-reactor performance and Advanced Test Reactor measurable changes, and developed a test plan for its insertion in the ATRC. The goal of this educational program is to develop, initiate, and implement a comprehensive, experimental, hands-on training curriculum introducing students to Nuclear Forensics topics essential to nuclear forensics, including: nuclear Los Alamos Nat'l 155,000 4/7/2010-9/30/10 Czerwinski Summer School 2010 decay, atomic and nuclear structure, nuclear material Lab processes and uses, the nuclear fuel cycle, radiation detection, standard analytical methods, and environmental radiochemistry.

Validating A Using several existing code systems to model neutron Developmental measurements in a sub-critical experiment that was Computational Patch conducted at the Los Alamos Criticality Experiments Being Added to the Los Facility at the NNSS. The experiment involved Alamos Monte Carlo N- measurements with a beryllium-reflected nearly critical 120,000 LANL / DOE 5/12/2010-3/31/11 Beller Particle Code's Simulation ball of plutonium (BeRP Ball). Scientists and Engineers Capability for Performing at LANL will use their results to validate a new Sub-critical Neutron computational capability for the MCNP radiation Multiplication Calculations transport code. Uranium and uranium-plutonium oxides will be prepared and characterized to identify properties and signatures suitable for determining synthesis methods Synthesis of Actinide Lawrence Livermore and materials origin. The oxides will be prepared from Oxides for Forensic 50,000 National 7/20/2010-12/31/10 Czerwinski different starting material under varied conditions. Both Characterization Laboratories powders and pellets will be synthesized and examined. Starting materials will include oxide powders and actinide salts.

Remote Radiation Development and characterization of scintillate-loaded Advanced Research Detection via Solar-Blind strippable coatings and demonstrate their use in LLNL 25,000 10/20/20064/30/07 Czerwinski Projects Agency Scintillation remotely detecting residual radioactive materials.

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 24 of 92 Industry Title Description Funding Source Time Period P.I. Partner The Radiation Decontamination (RD) program has the mandate to develop a system of technologies that will allow for the decontamination and controlled cleanup of Further Development of radioactively contaminated buildings after a radiological Radiation dispersal event. The Radionuclide Capture and Advanced Research 1,500,000 7/19/2006-9/30/07 Czerwinski Decontamination Methods Decontamination (RCD) effort of the program focuses Projects Agency on Building Surfaces specifically on development of novel technologies for efficient removal of radioactive isotopes from the surfaces of porous structural materials (e.g., concrete, marble, and granite).

The objective of the proposed project is to study neutron capture reaction on TM 171Tm and 147Pm Neutron Capture using the Detector for Advanced Neutron Capture Measurements on Tm-171 Experiments (DANCE) at the Manuel Lujan Jr Neutron 200,000 NNSA 1/11/2010-1/10/13 Sudowe and Pm-147 Scattering Center at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) and to measure the respective neutron capture cross sections for these isotopes.

The primary objective of the program is to study the sorption of Pu and Np to solid phase germane to conditions found at the Nevada Test Site. The project Sorption of Neptunium will include initial modeling component to evaluate the and Plutonium to Mineral expected Np and Pu solution and solid phase Phase Found at the speciation based on existing data. Experiments will be Nevada Test Site: performed to quantify Np and Pu sorption to solid Evaluating Chemical phases and the resulting actinide species will be 105,000 DOE 10/1/1998-9/30/08 Czerwinski Kinetic and identified. The experiments performed so the resulting Thermodynamic Data for data can be incorporated into existing kinetic and Modeling Neptunium and thermodynamic based geochemical models. The Plutonium Environmental inclusion of NTS site specific data into existing models Behavior will permit an assessment of dose emanating from the site due to these actinides. Additionally this information can be utilized in the development of remediation schemes.

Electrochemical The objective of this project is to develop a method for Separation of Curium and the separation of Am from Cm based on 62,403 DOE 7/1/2006-8/31/09 Hatchett Americium - Task 25 - electrochemical techniques. TRP In-Situ Thermodynamic The acquisition of a Physical Property Measurement and Thermophysical System (PPMS) and a high temperature XRD Property Measurement of attachment will provide us with the opportunity to Advanced Ceramic and improve our understanding in structure-property relation Metallic Nuclear Fuel, as 294,222 DOE 7/15/2009-7/14/10 Czerwinski in radioelement containing materials such as advanced well as Novel Technetium nuclear fuels, transmutation target materials, and novel and Actinide Waste Forms waste forms to stabilize plutonium, minor actinides, and under Inert Glove Box technetium. Conditions To procure a High Purity Germanium (HPGe) Detector Global Nuclear Energy and gamma spectroscopy system and establish a Ph.D Partnership University fellowship for first-year graduate students in 100,000 DOE 9/30/2007-9/29/09 Hechanova Readiness Needs for Radiochemistry and a potential new program in Nuclear UNLV Engineering at UNLV.

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 25 of 92 Industry Title Description Funding Source Time Period P.I. Partner Goals of the proposed project are to: 1) Complete and deploy a functional In situ Tritium Probe (ITP) that easily fits into 2-inch diameter wells, filters and deionizes groundwaters, detects and measures dissolved tritium; 2) ITP sub-system shall be survivable in deep monitor wells for extended periods, have the lowest possible Delivering a Downhole, detection limits, be able to maintain calibration, and be Real-Time Monitoring 41,560 DOE 10/1/2001-9/30/03 Hechanova capable of unattended operation at remote well sites; 3) System Research ITP systems at the Harry Reid Center shall provide baseline data required for obtaining the required detection limits for dissolved tritium. The proposed research also enables important training for students and promotes further development of sophisticated ITP systems.

Determine the mechanisms of certain microbial Microbial Transformations transformations in selected TRU and mixed wastes. of Tru and Mixed Wastes: Drs. Czerwinski and Yanch will design experiments and, 210,000 DOE 12/1/2003-6/30/07 Czerwinski Actinide Speciation and along with the research assistant, will carry out the Waste Volume Reduction investigations.

Examination of inert fuels containing ZrO2 and MgO as the inert matrix, with the relative amount of MgO varied from 30 % to 70% in ZrO2. Reactor physics calculations will be used to examine suitable quantities Dissolution, Reactor, and of burnable poisons from the candidate elements Gd, Environmental Behavior of Er, or Hf with reactor grade Pu providing the fissile 224,935 DOE 5/1/2001-4/30/06 Czerwinski Z402-mGo Inert Fuel component, with up to 10% of 239 Pu. Ceramics will be Matrix - Task 19 synthesized and characterized based on the reactor physics results. The solubility the fuel ceramics, in reactor conditions, reprocessing conditions, and repository conditions, will be investigated in a manner to provide thermodynamic data necessary for modeling.

Examination of inert fuels containing ZrO2 and MgO as the inert matrix, with the relative amount of MgO varied from 30 % to 70% in ZrO2. Reactor physics calculations will be used to examine suitable quantities of burnable poisons from the candidate elements Gd, Er, or Hf with reactor grade Pu providing the fissile Pu Chemistry Task 26 135,776 DOE 5/1/2004-4/30/05 Czerwinski component. Ceramics will be synthesized and characterized based on the reactor physics results. The solubility the fuel ceramics, in reactor conditions, reprocessing conditions, and repository conditions, will be investigated in a manner to provide thermodynamic data necessary for modeling. Nuclear Fuel Cycle Distance Learning and Experiential Learning Improving the nuclear education infrastructure for Nuclear Regulatory Course: Core Concepts training students on the chemical and radiochemical 144,962 7/15/2009-7/14/11 Cerefice Commission for Separations, aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle. Environmental Behavior, and Safeguards

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 26 of 92 Industry Title Description Funding Source Time Period P.I. Partner Development and Quantification of UV- Visible and Laser UV-Visible and TRLFS will be evaluated for use in Spectroscopic Techniques 233,078 DOE 10/1/2008-9/30/10 Czerwinski proposed GNEP solvent extraction based separations. for Materials Accountability and Process Control Develop a sustainable and robust research community UNLV Nuclear Hydrogen at UNLV that is able to contribute to and support the 1,127,761 DOE 9/2/2007-9/1/10 Hechanova Initiative national effort through faculty-supervised, student- conducted research. Support the environmental management programs on the Nevada Test Site (NTS). Specifically, subject matter experts, academic faculty, and students were NRAMP - Nevada Risk engaged to conduct research to support the compilation Assessment Management 2,483,272 DOE 10/2/06-9/30/09 Hechanova of inventory data, the study of long-term subsidence of Program - Phase 2 Department of Energy (DOE) waste sites, and the chemical behavior of radionuclides and their implications on dose and migration at these sites.

Develop facilities at the participating institutes to perform cutting edge research on radionuclide reactions DOE EPSCoR MATCH with surfaces; Obtain data on radionuclide sorption and (7328) - Investigations of desorption interactions that can be incorporated into a the Fundamental Surface variety of models for use in environmental fate and 274,717 NSHE 8/1/06-7/31/09 Czerwinski Reactions Involved in the transport, performance assessment, repository or waste Sorption and Desorption site development, or remediation; Provide a source of of Radionuclides researchers for the DOE with expertise in radiochemistry and radiobiology.

Subtotal 43,429,816

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 27 of 92 Industry Title Description Funding Source Time Period P.I. Partner BIOFUELS Effort to way to find an electrochemical process to Development of Biofuels produce high-purity sodium methoxide from low-cost Utilizing Ionic Transfer aqueous sodium hydroxide, providing a lower-cost yet Ceramatec 3,700,000 DOE 7/1/06-6/30/09 Hemmers Membrane (Biodiesel) high-purity product with no hazardous contaminants and reduced waste stream. This project focuses on the development of a tubular NaSICON membrane process that produces high-purity Development of Biofuels sodium methoxide from low-cost aqueous sodium Lipinska-Kalita Utilizing Ionic Transfer hydroxide. The ceramic membrane is known to be Ceramatec 2,166,779 DOE 7/1/09-12/31/13 Hemmers Membrane (Biodiesel) permeable only to sodium ions when an electric field is applied across the membrane so that low-cost, impure sodium hydroxide streams can be utilized. All three NSHE research institutions have on-going RandD related to algal fuels. DRI is exploring the potential of utilizing geothermal fluids for growing algae; UNR is developing modified algal strains to maximize Nevada Renewable lipid productions; UNLV is working on various Energy Consortium - Task 413,311 DRI 10/1/09-12/31/11 Ma, Jian engineering aspects related to efficient use of light and 1.3 Algal Based Fuels improved harvesting techniques. This task will support these on-going activities, help coordinate the work of all three institutions, and extend this work in several new directions. The Nuclear Engineering Group (NEG) of the Nuclear Science and Technology Division (NSTD) of the Harry Nanostructured Reid Center for Environmental Studies (HRC) at UNLV Lanthanum Halides and shall provide laboratory space, faculty and National Security CeBR3 for Nuclear 14,531 8/24/10-9/23/10 Beller undergraduate research assistant(s), and radioactive Technologies Radiation Detection - sources for collecting radiological data with different Task 8 RSL-supplied detectors using a shielded lead counting chamber located in the HRC.

Assist to develop, test, validate, and implement a Nuclear Fuel Cycle computational tool that can identify relationships of Northrup Grumman Elemental Particle 135,000 8/1/10-9/30/11 Beller particles based on their chemical composition, Systems Corp. Classification morphology, and elemental concentrations.

Subtotal 6,429,621

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 28 of 92 Industry Title Description Funding Source Time Period P.I. Partner MISCELLANEOUS Development of non-Platinum cathode electrocatalysts based on bimetallic base metal-noble metal systems. The noble metals will have lower cost than platinum. Argonne, U of IL – The choice of metals for the bimetallic systems is based Non-platinum Bimetallic Chicago, CalTech, on surface energy calculations giving the propensity of 544,000 DOE – EERE 1/07-12/10 Heske Cathode Electrocatalysts ORNL, Los the minor noble metal component to segregate to the Alamos Nat’l Lab surface of a particle leaving a predominantly base metal core. The base metal component is chosen to make the noble metal more “Platinum-like.”

The objective is to continue a cooperative agreement between UNLV and SWG that was established to train educators and students. Energy education will be Energy Education Southwest Gas 12,000 Southwest Gas 4/1/08-3/31/09 Davis provided to teachers, students and selected residents within the SWG service area. Work towards developing a statewide energy education program.

Nevada Renewable This task will be used to advance the education of Energy Consortium - Task UNLV undergraduate and graduate students in 4 Education and renewable energy in such topics as research, 83,494 DRI 10/1/09-12/31/10 Giguet Workforce Development - technological advances, policy development, and Task 4.1.2 implementation issues. Sustainable Planning for Large-Scale This research seeks to develop an approach to simultaneously consider key transportation effects Transportation Systems: A 46,600 DOE 7/1/10-6/30/12 Paz-Cruz Dynamic Simulation- required for the planning of sustainable transportation Based Model for the Las systems in the Las Vegas Valley. Vegas Valley Subtotal 686,094

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Research on design, instrumentation, and monitoring of zero-energy and base-case houses. Comparisons Pinnacle, NV Zero-Energy House 278,000 DOE – NREL 1/1/04-3/31/08 Boehm between the two buildings both in an occupied state as Power well as model home state are being made.

The objectives of this project are: The scope of this project is to work with Pulte, on a reasonable effort basis, in retrofitting existing models with PV systems and marketing energy efficiency efforts to potential home buyers. Provide Primary and Secondary market research. Collaborate with NPC and Pulte to provide an economic analysis, drawing boundaries around ZEH options, and providing realistic incremental costs. Zero-Energy House Analyze builder and consumer perspective with Pulte Homes, NV 78,626 NV Power 4/29/08-12/31/09 Boehm Evaluations ROI/LCC analysis. Collaborate with NPC and Pulte to Power provide energy modeling. Selecting the best models from each community and performing home energy computer simulations to develop nine optimized packages. Install photovoltaic systems and/or solar thermal systems on selected homes. Selecting appropriate size, system and vendor. Analyze results of project to determine future zero energy home program offerings.

The objective is for UNLV to demonstrate and monitor an advanced energy-efficient building to be built in the Las Vegas area that includes a roof-integrated Construction and daylighting and solar cooling/heating system. This Performance Evaluation building will be the first to incorporate the energy- of an Advanced Energy efficient Solarcrete wall building system with Duke Solar Efficient Building with a Power Roof (TM) solar technology. The net result of 22,839 NREL 1/14/03-12/31/08 Boehm Building-Integrated this combination of energy efficient design with solar- Solar/Cooling/Heating/Da produced daylighting and solar-produced ylighting System cooling/heating is a building that has extraordinarily-low net energy consumption and provides a premier workplace environment, at a cost only nominally higher than conventional buildings.

Center for Energy Research - Development of a community of homes in Las Vegas that incorporate Dramatic Residential energy-efficient features and advanced utility metering Pulte Homes, NV Demand Reduction in the to cut residential energy use by more than half. This 20,893,008 DOE 9/30/08-10/1/2013 Boehm Energy Desert Southwest - ARRA project demonstrates that a significant reduction in peak energy demand through conscientious building design and practical application of new technology.

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 30 of 92 Industry Title Description Funding Source Time Period P.I. Partner A study of issues related to efficient and low-cost building aspects for the desert Southwest. Has involved NV Science Technology Pulte Homes, NV both zero-energy building design as well as concepts 100,000 HUD 2/6/03-2/5/08 Boehm Center Energy related to low-cost housing development for fill-in properties. Nevada Renewable Development of both an interior testing evaluation Energy Consortium - Task facility as well as an on-sun evaluation facility to 2.4 High Performance determine the performance of building facade 199,761 DRI 10/1/2009-12/31/11 Boehm Wall Sections and components. Both window and wall types of sections Windows will be the focus of this. Subtotal 21,572,234 LIGHTING A multi-faceted, multi-year photonics research and development program designed to further develop advanced lighting technologies that will improve national energy conversion efficiencies, reduce heat load, increase brightness, and significantly lower the cost of conventional lighting technologies; to establish Boehm a comprehensive infrastructure within UNLV focused on Photonics Research and Das photonics research and development, thus bringing Sunlight Direct 2,731,068 DOE – EERE 8/1/05-7/31/07 Development (PRD) Heske improved lighting technologies to the world’s largest Venkat entertainment venue; and to develop and implement an academic program within the Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering that concentrates on photonics research, development, testing and evaluation, thus providing credentialed lighting professionals for the entertainment industry and for the nation.

Subtotal 2,731,068 INFRASTRUCTURE A second phase subcontract for the further development of the UNLV Renewable Energy Center is proposed. In this phase, the REC central office will UNLV Renewable Energy move to new space identified by UNLV for them, and NREL 810,000 DOE-NREL 2/2009-4/2011 Boehm Center (REC) Phase II educational, outreach, and lab and capability development will get underway to prepare for research projects funded by other monies secured later.

Subtotal 810,000

TOTAL FUNDING ALL PROJECTS $ 101,081,769

DOE US Department of Energy DRI Desert Research Institute, NSHE NREL National Renewable Energy Laboratory NSHE Nevada System of Higher Education UNLV University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NSHE ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers DOD US Department of Defense EERE US Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy HUD US Department of Housing and Urban Development

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Type Funding Nuclear UNLV Renewable Energy 43,429,816 Research by Area of Study Buildings 21,572,234 Solar 2000-2012 12,787,125 Hydrogen 11,220,625 Biofuels 6,429,621 $686,094 Lighting $1,053,186 2,731,068 Water $810,000 1,053,186 Infrastructure $2,731,068 810,000$362,000 Miscellaneous 686,094 Wind 362,000 101,081,769

$6,429,621

$11,220,625

$43,429,816

Nuclear Buildings $12,787,125 Solar Hydrogen Biofuels Lighting Water

Infrastructure $21,572,234 Miscellaneous Total Funding $101,081,769

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University of Nevada, Reno Renewable Energy Center

Background: The Nation’s need to address its energy requirements domestically with new clean technologies has been identified as a national priority by the National Academies of Engineering and Science, as stated in their Grand Challenges and recently discussed by numerous reports compiled by science and engineering technical societies. Furthermore, according to the National Science Foundation (NSF), “5 million new jobs by will be created over the next 10 years by strategically investing $150 billion in order to catalyze private efforts to build a clean energy future.”

The Renewable Energy Center and its Vision: In response to this national need, the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) has formed a new collaborative, the Renewable Energy Center (REC, www.unr.edu/energy/). The vision of the REC is to become nationally recognized for the excellence of its educational, research and development, and outreach programs in renewable energy.

Strategic Objectives: To achieve this vision, REC has set the following major strategic objectives: 1. To efficiently utilize existing strengths and expertise in the area of renewable energy at UNR 2. To promote excellence in: • Research and Development in Renewable Energy • Educational Programs and activities related to Renewable Energy • Outreach activities in Renewable Energy 3. To assume a leadership role in serving the Renewable Energy needs of the State, the Nation, and the World

Strategies and Goals: To accomplish its strategic objectives the REC has set the following goals and strategies:

1. To assemble existing expertise and resources in a way that fosters and maximizes collaboration, the following administrative structure has been established.

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In this structure, the activities of the Center are coordinated by the Director and are overseen by a council consisting of the deans of the following Colleges: Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources; Business Administration; Engineering; and Science. The Chair of the Council of Deans reports to the Provost. Each area of existing renewable-energy strength is managed by a Coordinator. A Business Outreach Coordinator interacts directly with each strength-area coordinator. The Director and the Coordinators conduct regular meetings to discuss the REC’s goals, efforts, progress, needs, future directions and initiatives. The Director updates the Council of Deans in monthly meetings.

2. To collaborate closely with other institutions of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).

3. To increase competitive research funding, the coordinators of the research and development strength- areas meet frequently with all participating faculty, discuss opportunities, and form competitive teams to pursue external funding.

4. To strengthen existing educational programs, establish new educational programs, and contribute to workforce development locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally, the coordinators of the educational and business outreach programs meet frequently with all participating faculty, discuss educational needs and opportunities, and form competitive teams to pursue them.

5. To establish robust partnerships with local, regional, national and international Renewable Energy Industries, the Director, Coordinators, and the Deans will participate in meetings as needed to pursue the establishment of relationships with the industry.

6. To contribute to the commercialization of processes or products and implementation of research findings and renewable energy policies.

7. To advance and coordinate fundraising efforts through the UNR Foundation for the development of scholarships, fellowships, endowed professorships or chairs, and seed funding initiatives to promote the advancement of renewable energy training and research.

8. To disseminate its activities through high quality publications, reports, presentations, a web presence, and public relations and media announcements.

Strength Areas and Activities:

Research and Development Efforts that Support Renewable Energy: Existing research strengths at UNR within the Colleges of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources; Engineering; and Science are summarized in the following categories:

• Geothermal Energy: Strengths include exploration techniques, detection and mapping of geothermal resources, environmental impacts of geothermal fluids, modeling of geothermal systems, production of low-cost hydrogen from geothermal water, development of advanced heat exchangers for applications in geothermal power plants, development of methods for geothermal power plant efficiency enhancements, assessment of induced seismic hazards, and reservoir imaging using micro-seismic techniques. • Biomass/Biofuels: Strengths include selection and engineering algae to produce biofuels; woody biomass production and conversion to gas, liquid, and solid biofuels and green products; use of cold- adapted oilseed crops as feedstocks for biodiesel; harvesting energy from waste biomass (biosolids) produced during wastewater treatment; production of biodiesel from coffee-grounds; and conversion of CO2 to gasoline. • Power Grid: Strengths include methods to improve the efficiency, reliability, economics, and sustainability of generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical energy. In particular, the currently-pursued idea of the “smart grid” involves a radically increased usage of information technology in all components of the national grid. It will facilitate optimization of power flow and allow mutually advantageous communications between producers and consumers of electric power. • Energy Efficiency and Storage: Strengths include use of electrochemical methods to investigate fuel cell catalysts, utilization of hydrogen powered vehicles in underground mines, hydrogen storage and release in heavy metals, cost-effective photoelectrochemical generation of hydrogen, and thermal compression of hydrogen using waste heat. 2

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Educational and Workforce Development Programs and Training Efforts that Support the Renewable Energy Industry:

• The National Geothermal Academy is an 8-week intensive summer course offered by international experts in resource identification, development, and business principles that is available for university credit or professional development. http://www.unr.edu/geothermal/NGA.htm • A multi-disciplinary Online Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy for workforce development is designed for managers, engineers, government regulators and others interested in, or impacted by, the engineering, policies and practices of renewable energy. The following courses have been offered or will be taught for the first time in Spring 2012. http://www.extendedstudies.unr.edu/energyonline/

ENGR 600 – Alternative Energy Fundamentals ENGR 610 – Renewable Energy Policy ENGR 640 – Operation of Contemporary Power Systems ENGR 650 – Solar and Renewable Energy Utilization ENGR 660 – Fundamentals of Biofuels ENGR 661- Practicum in Biofuels PSC 751- Public Policy Analysis BUS 600 - Business Issues in Sustainability and Renewable Energy

• An interdisciplinary Renewable Energy Minor, with tracks for engineering and non-engineering majors, has been developed with participation from several Colleges to provide students with technical skills and the economic, political and social backgrounds needed to help them apply knowledge obtained in their majors to renewable energy issues. http://www.unr.edu/degrees/renewable-energy/minor • The E-Scholars Program (supported by the National Science Foundation) provides financial and academic support to 20 undergraduate engineering students with a interest in renewable energy

Commercialization, Economic Studies and Outreach:

The Business Environmental Program (BEP) is a program of the Nevada Small Business Development Center (NSBDC), an economic development group based in the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno. BEP and the NSBDC have a number of ongoing energy related projects:

• BEP offers energy efficiency and renewable energy outreach, education, and technical assistance to small and medium sized businesses in Northern Nevada to help firms reduce operating costs and be more competitive. • BEP provided extensive outreach and training to municipal codes officials and the construction industry statewide under a grant from the Nevada State Office of Energy to support the state's July 1, 2012 adoption of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Codes for residential and commercial buildings. BEP continues to participate in the Nevada Energy Codes Collaborative which is focused on achieving energy codes compliance over the next five years and planning for adoption of future codes revisions. • BEP provides advice and policy support on energy efficiency financing to the Nevada State Office of Energy for the EnergyFit Nevada project. The project has a goal of installing energy efficiency upgrades in 50,000 homes by 2021. • BEP is providing advice and policy support to the Nevada State Office of Energy on a project to increase the implementation of energy efficiency measures in commercial buildings. This project is looking at key state economic development and energy policies and making recommendations where improved alignment is possible. The project is also focused on developing recommendations for commercial building energy efficiency financing programs. • BEP's Wood Utilization Program is investigating with others at UNR, including Chuck Coronella, potential applications and commercialization potential for biomass/biochar/biofuels products from Pinyon and Juniper.

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Capital projects that support renewable energy and reduce energy consumption or demand

The following summary of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects demonstrate the University’s on-going commitment to saving money and reducing our environmental impact.

Energy /Resource Efficiency – Recent Capital Projects

• Joe Crowley Student Union project

The JCSU was designed as a LEED Silver equivalent project. The project included a full program of day lighting practices including light level, occupancy/motion, and time clock controls and sensors. Sunlight shading and light reflective architectural elements were included in the project as well as internal light sharing and glare reduction measures. An energy usage analysis was performed with a projected decrease of $90,000 per year. Several water conservation systems and a modified storm drainage system were also installed. Since the last report, a 30 kw PV solar array was added to the rooftop on a portion of the facility for a cost of $198,000. The installation was partially funded by JCSU construction funds ($45,900) and the remainder reimbursed from a $5/w rebate from NV Energy's Solar Generations Program and a donation of labor from Black Rock Solar. The system has produced over 176 MWh of electricity since installation. Visit the following web site to observe the system performance and historic data https://www.mypvpower.com/dashboard/515

• UNR Renewable Energy Center

A 3,000 square foot laboratory housed at the Redfield Campus will be home to engineering research projects on hydrogen storage, hydrogen generation, heat exchangers, biofuel processes, fuel cells, wind and solar generation and geothermal energy resources.

• Davidson Mathematics and Science Center

A student teaching laboratory, classroom and office building that was designed and built to LEED Silver Equivalent standards.

• Athletic Academic Center LEED Certification

The Facilities Services Department submitted and received LEED Silver Certification of the Marguerite Wattis Petersen Athletic Academic Center.

• Center for Molecular Medicine (new building)

This is a 141,000 square foot state-of-the-art research facility and medical office building designed for LEED Silver equivalency under the management of the State Public Works Board. It includes lighting level, occupancy sensors, shading devices, high efficiency glazing systems, building automation controls, and high efficiency mechanical systems.

• Pennington Health Science Education Building (new building)

Designed for LEED Silver equivalency under the management of the State Public Works Board, this is a 58,535 square foot facility that includes a gross anatomy lab, multi-disciplinary and simulation labs, lecture halls, classrooms and nursing department administration and office functions.

• Living Learning Community (new building)

This five story, 125,000 square foot, 320 bed residential student housing facility has been registered as a LEED project seeking at least Silver Certification. The facility includes: full 4

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 37 of 92 daylight, occupation, and time clock controlled lighting systems as well as high efficiency mechanical units and full automation controls. High efficiency glazing, horizontal and vertical shading components are also incorporated. The project incorporates both residential units with academic spaces within one building to increase utilization of the facility.

• Central Computing Center -- Cooling Tower Replacement

Replaced an old inefficient cooling tower that limited the expansion of the Central Computing Center with a larger and more efficient unit and upgraded integrated controls. The new unit has more capacity, lower cost operation, and a substantially reduced labor and repair impact on operating budgets.

• Chemistry Building -- Cooling Tower and Chilled Water Piping Replacement

The project was recently completed. It consisted of removing an old inefficient cooling tower located on the roof of the building with a high efficiency ground system. The system includes new automated controls and new variable frequency capacity. Ground based installation reduces both operating and maintenance costs and reduces work associated with replacement/modification of water lines within very difficult vertical shaft conditions.

• Jot Travis Building -- Boiler Replacement Project

The project was completed in the summer of 2010. The work included replacement of the existing supplemental boiler/heat exchanger which generated a need to run the campus's existing central boilers and high temperature heating loop at an elevated temperature. By replacing the old inefficient supplemental boiler and heat exchanger we have reduced operating and maintenance costs of the facility as well as reduce operating temperatures of the campus central heating loop.

• Parking Garage Lighting Retrofit Projects

The University has recently completed two very visible energy efficiency projects in re-lamping of the parking garages on campus. The first to be completed in the fall of 2011 was the Sierra Street Parking complex. This project involved replacing the lighting with high efficiency LED light that have multiple level setting and occupancy sensors. It both raised the light level in the garage (for security purposes) and saves over $20,000 per year in electricity. The Brian Whalen Parking structure was completed with the same light fixtures in the winter of 2011-12 and should show similar savings. We are currently planning to replace the lighting in the West Stadium Garage this fall. These re-lamping projects were funded by Facilities funds, utility rebates, and the Integrated Sustainability Initiative. These renewable energy and energy efficiency projects demonstrate the University’s on-going commitment to saving money and reducing our environmental impact.

• Valley Road Green House PV Solar Array Installation

A 30 KW PV solar array has been added to the rooftop of a portion of the facility. The project was completed at a cost of $187,000 and funded with a combination of grant funding through the Integrated Sustainability Initiative, and rebate from NV Energy's Solar Generations Program. Estimated annual energy reduction savings from the system is $6,700. To date the system has produced over 120 MWh of energy. Visit the following web site to observe the system performance and data: http://live.deckmonitoring.com/?id=unr_valley_road_greenhouses

Summary of Projects

The table presented at the end of this narrative includes projects that were either funded during this reporting period or the award is in negotiation. The table also shows that each project supports the Clean Energy Industry, which is a target of the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development.

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Key: DOE US Department of Energy ARI Applied Research Initiative American Society of Mechanical DRI Desert Research Institute, NSHE ASME Engineers MAP Management Assistance Partnership, NSHE DOD US Department of Defense US Department of Energy, Energy NREL National Renewable Energy Laboratory EERE Efficiency and Renewable Energy US Department of Housing and Urban NSHE Nevada System of Higher Education HUD Development National Aeronautics and Space UNLV University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NSHE NASA Administration UNR University of Nevada, Reno, NSHE NSF National Science Foundation USDA US Department of Agriculture NSOE Nevada State Office of Energy

Time Alignment with Governor's Office of Industry 2010-2012 Period Institution Title Description Economic Development Target Source Partner Funding of Industries Project

SOLAR & HYDROGEN

Research focuses on materials performance during spent fuel reprocessing by molten salt electrolysis and consists of four tasks: 1. electrochemical reprocessing of spent Center for Materials 6/2006- UNR fuels. 2. first principle modeling of nuclear fuels. 3. Clean Energy $2,681,400 DOE Reliability 9/2012 immobilization of radionuclides by tiffanate nanotubes, and 4. nanotube oxide hereostructures for energy conversion.

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is focused on developing renewable energy devices that are potentially deployable and transportable. In this statement of work, we have proposed a device as described below under phases 1 and 2 that can be designed and tested in the laboratory within a time period of 18 months for generating electricity and Integrated Solar‐ 4/2010- UNR other energy harvesting products. The proposed device is Clean Energy SNC $1,200,000 DOE Thermal Power 9/17/2013 an outcome of discussions between and based on the expertise of researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) College of Engineering and Desert Research Institute (DRI), since it has been specified by SNC that this research project must be performed with a close collaboration between the two institutions.

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High cost EF resistant metal alloys are often used as heat exchanger materials or regular maintenance work is Optimized Nano‐Porous needed to repair or protect many components in UNR Surfaces for Boiling Heat geothermal power plants. UNR is currently developing Clean Energy $325,000 NSF 2008-11 Transfer cost‐effective and performance effective polymer‐ nanocomposite coating materials suitable for use in geothermal heat exchangers.

Plain tubes alone lack the low surface energy required to induce droplets to form and tend to be dominated by filmwise condensation. UNR is currently conducting Optimized Thermal fundamental studies on dropwise condensation‐enhanced Compression of UNR heat exchanger surfaces. Opportunities: Existing Clean Energy $358,399 DOE 2009-11 Hydrogen Utilizing geothermal power plants with air‐cooled condensers are Geothermal Energy looking to employ "hybrid" condensers (utilize water‐ cooled condensers in summer months to supplement and increase efficiency of existing generation.)

PolyPhenyleneSulfide (PPS) is an effective polymeric treated material in high temperature geothermal environments (up to 200 degree C). However, the low Effective Surfaces for thermal conductivity and poor wear resistance of PPS UNR High Temperature Heat NEI Corp $116,000 DOE 2010-11 should be adequately addressed for its successful Exchanger Applications deployment. New nanoscale filler material(s) can significant improve both thermal conductivity and wear resistance of PPS.

Nano‐Structured We will advance the understanding of membrane’s Polymer Electrolyte properties in fuel cell operation. We will develop polymer‐ UNR Membranes for Clean Energy $55,769 DOE/NSHE 2010-11 electrolyte membranes at low relative humidity Hydrogen Fuel Cell conditions. Applications This project examines the applications of other oxide Low Cost, High Efficient material architectures such as wires, mesh, and flexibility UNR Clean Energy DOE/NSHE/DRI $204,833 DOE 9/30/2012 Flexible Solar Cells in the materials that form the solar cell to improve light harvesting and conversion.

The project looks at the feasibility of synthesizing Synthesis & quantum dots with a wide ranging absorbing properties in 10/01/10‐ UNR Characterization of Clean Energy DOE/NSHE/DRI $52,996 NV REC the visible to be added to a substrate for achieving better 9/30/12 Group Materials photo electrochemical properties.

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Develop models for driven synthesis of photocatalysis for Bandgap/Solar Energy UNR visible light water splitting reactions as applied to solar Clean Energy DOE $256,785 NSF 7/2014 Conversion energy conversion.

TOTAL $5,708,195 GEOTHERMAL

Successful exploration strategies in extended terranes will Arra: Structural be developed by characterizing structural controls of 1/2010 ‐ UNR Clean Energy $935,505 DOE Controls/EGS & Conv. engineered geothermal systems of candidate and 1/2013 conventional geothermal reservoirs in the Great Basin.

Pattern and Timing of This DOE project investigated the spatial association of Active Faulting Along seismically active faulting and the occurrence of high‐ 11/2009‐ UNR Nevada Geothermal temperature (>100o C) geothermal sites in western Clean Energy $168,431 DOE 12/2012 Systems: Is there a Nevada in order to assess the potential for using active Connection? faulting as a geothermal exploration tool.

Active Faulting and These DOE projects investigated the spatial association of Neotectonics at High‐ seismically active faulting and the occurrence high‐ 11/2009‐ UNR temperature temperature (>100o C) geothermal sites in western Clean Energy $382,685 DOE 12/2012 Geothermal Sites in Nevada in order to assess the potential for using active Nevada faulting as a geothermal exploration tool.

Expanding Geothermal This task will involve conducting geosciences research and Resource Utilization in developing technology to improve the assessment, Nevada through 11/2009‐ UNR exploration and stimulation of geothermal resources. Clean Energy $171,484 DOE Directed Research and 12/2012 This task supports management and outreach activities of Public Outreach, the Great Basin Center for Geothermal Energy. Management Funds

Task A: Geothermal This task focuses on the management aspects of the NREL 3/2009‐ UNR Education & Research‐ Research and Training project including submitting and Clean Energy $119,252 DOE/NREL 5/2011 Management compiling bi‐monthly reports and other deliverables.

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This task focuses on establishing the technician training center at TMCC and fully implementing the approved Renewable Energy Minor at the University of Nevada, 3/2009‐ UNR Task B: Curriculum Reno. The intent of the minor is to expose students in Clean Energy $153,400 DOE/NREL 5/2011 one discipline to materials relevant to renewable energy in other fields, such as Political Science and Business or Economics, or other related scientific areas.

Geothermal Task C‐2: Life Cycle Analysis Framework for 10/2009‐ UNR Clean Energy $168,113 DOE/NSHE/ DRI Geothermal Energy 12/2010 Exploration and Production

Characterization of Hydrothermal Systems 2/2010‐ UNR Clean Energy $111,247 NASA Using Simulated HyspIRI 2/2011 Data

The University of Nevada has partnered with the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe and the Desert Research Institute on a 3‐ year DOE/ARRA Advanced Geothermal Technologies project that aims to locate, drill, and test two geothermal ARRA: Evaluation of wells on the PLPT reservation. The University is providing Pyramid Lake Paiute advanced seismic exploration and imaging, plus geological 2/2010‐ UNR Clean Energy $903,619 DOE/PLPT Tribe Geothermal and fault‐stress modeling technologies through the 12/2012 Resources Nevada Seismological Lab and the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology. To date, the University has completed seismic data acquisition and initial interpretation. The project will fully support two graduate students in the Dept. of Geological Sciences and Engineering, and provide part‐time employment to a dozen undergraduates.

Update website with work conducted in the past 5 years on geothermal systems using the revision to Map 141 (to be published as Map 161). Text, photos, data and maps Geothermal Database will be added to an interactive map where geochemistry 11/2009‐ UNR Clean Energy $115,179 DOE and website can be queried and added live. Create interactive maps of 12/2012 Nevada geothermometry and good/fair/poor charge balance available through the website to focus future sampling efforts. Update BLM lease maps.

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Contribute data and maps to the NGDS. Help design the database. Program database interfaces. Develop ARRA: National database schema for inclusion in the database. Reformat DOE/Boise 09/01/09‐ UNR Geothermal Database metadata to be compatible with NGDS. Update Great Clean Energy $308,978 State 05/31/14 System Basin geothermal favorability map. Develop a financial risk and classification model. Collect legacy data. Develop geothermal case studies.

We will lead the development of the National Geothermal Geothermal Workforce Academy, an 8‐week intensive summer course in all Development, Training, aspects of geothermal energy development and 2/2010‐ UNR Clean Energy $995,000 DOE and Retention (National utilization. The course will be offered for either 3/2011 Geothermal Academy) undergraduate or graduate credit as well as professional development.

ARRA: Geothermal 12/2009‐ UNR Model for Enhanced Clean Energy $1,278,070 DOE 1/2013 Geothermal Systems

The work performed for this project was for participation NV Geothermal Energy in the NV Energy Nevada Geothermal Technical Advisory 7/2007‐ UNR Clean Energy $20,000 NV Energy Advisory Board Panel to provide advice on geothermal development in 6/2011 Nevada.

3/2009‐ UNR Renewable Energy Clean Energy $375,000 DOE/NREL 5/2011 Center Phase II, Task 3

This task will involve conducting research and education Expanding Geothermal activities to improve the assessment, exploration and Resource Utilization in stimulation of geothermal resources. Competitive faculty Nevada through seed grants and graduate research assistantships will be 9/30/10‐ UNR Directed Research and offered. We will hold periodic workshops at the request Clean Energy $1,000,000 DOE 12/31/13 Public Outreach, of the Department of Energy, answer questions from the Management Funds‐ public about geothermal and GBCGE will support FY10 interaction with national and international geothermal organizations like GEA, GRC, IGA and CanGEA.

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ARRA: Structure Successful exploration strategies in extended terranes will Controls of Enhanced be developed by characterizing structural controls of 3/20/02‐ UNR Clean Energy $935,505 DOE and Conventional engineered geothermal systems of candidate and 12/31/12 Geothermal Systems conventional geothermal reservoirs in the Great Basin.

Develop multiple projects related to solar and geothermal energy. A low cost, high capacity, visible light efficient, flexible solar cell will be developed and tested. Hydrogen generation by natural gas decomposition using molten salt solar thermal storage will be investigated. Existing wastewater infrastructures will be exploited to develop TASK C: Geothermal‐Life 10/1/09‐ UNR new sources of renewable fuels. A chemically promoted Clean Energy DRI $546,224 DOE/NSHE/ DRI Cycle 9/30/12 mechanical dewatering of wastewater sludge will also be developed. Surveys of shallow temperature and soil gas will be conducted. An analysis of the life cycle for geothermal energy exploration and products will be performed. Effective outreach training and workforce development activities will be conducted.

The Great Basin Center for Geothermal Energy (GBCGE) will (1) produce a web‐based, stakeholder geothermal information system for Nevada geothermal data relevant to assessing and developing geothermal resources, and Expanding Geothermal 3/20/02‐ UNR (2) manage an applied research program to find relevant, Clean Energy DOE $5,794,147 DOE Use 12/31/12 peer reviewed geothermal research addressing the goal of increasing applications of geothermal energy in the Great Basin. Workshops will be conducted to inform industry of the availability of this knowledge resource base.

A non‐invasive exploration methodology integrating geology, geophysics, and geochemistry for identifying Altarock Energy UNR ARRA: EGS Exploration Clean Energy $78,141 DOE 9/2012 potential drilling targets for Engineered Geothermal Incorporated Systems is to be developed and tested.

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Enhance the characterization of the Brady Geothermal Brady's Geothermal Field by conducting a comprehensive synthesis of Ormat UNR Clean Energy $52,053 12/2012 Study geophysical and geological data sets along with detailed Technologies structural and 3D modeling studies.

Evaluating Deployment UNR of Geothermal Energy in Clean Energy $4,500 NSF 2011 the Western U.S.

Identify and conduct structural analyses of faults in the PGE Geothermal Lease East Fork, Hood River lease block to provide a relatively Optim UNR N/A $47,287 4/2012 Areas quick and inexpensive approach to determine whether (or Incorporated where) further evaluation of these faults is warranted.

TOTAL $14,663,820

BIOFUELS/BIOMASS

Gas Technology 10/2010‐ UNR Biomass/Coal Pellets Clean Energy $60,000 DOE via GTI Institute 9/2011

Biomaterials and Biofuel Uses for Chryosthamnus 7/2009‐ UNR Clean Energy NAES $102,080 USDA Hatch nauseosus (rabbit 6/2012 brush)

Develop improved analytical methods for the characterization of algal lipids; Create culture collection of UNR Algal‐based Fuels indigenous Nevada microalgae; Investigate parameters Clean Energy $258,235 DOE 2010‐2011 affecting algal growth rates and compositions; Production and characterization of algal biomass and biodiesel.

Determine lipid production of 20 strains of halophilic green algae; Conduct mutant screens to identify optimal Biofuels from Salt Basin UNR strains with suitability for biodiesel production; Identify Clean Energy $294,173 DOT/ Sungrant 2007‐2011 Algae genes controlling lipid production; Develop pilot‐scale and demonstration‐scale production facilities.

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Improved Abiotic Stress Improve the drought‐tolerance and other agronomic USDA Hatch UNR Clean Energy $498,600 2010‐2015 Tolerance of Camelina traits of Camelina – a novel biofuel crop for Nevada. (NC‐1200)

College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Bureau of Warm and Cool Season This project began in 2007 to plan four cool‐season and Natural Reclamation (In Grasses as a Potential five warm‐season grasses in 3 locations in Western 2007‐ UNR Clean Energy Resources; 2 $277,839 conjunction w/ Biofuel Source in Nevada to evaluate the potential of these species as a Present private the Walker Western Nevada biofuel source under varying amounts of irrigation. landowners; NV Basin Project) Department of Wildlife

Greenwood Resources & Poplar Trees as a This partnership project began in 2006 to establish a small Natural Greenwood 2006‐ UNR Potential Biofuel Source scale poplar tree variety trial to evaluate 58 poplar clones Clean Energy $4,000 Resource Resources Present in Western Nevada for their potential as a biofuel source in Western Nevada. Conservation Services

In the United States soy, corn, rapeseed, and cotton‐seed oil are the dependable primary sources for biodiesel production. A successful biofuel industry will not be based on digestible starch from staple crops such as corn. Next Generation Thus, finding alternative, non‐food, and cheap feed stocks UNR Biodiesel from Food such as waste vegetable oil, grease, and animal fats from Clean Energy $1,299,149 DOE 2010-2012 Waste poultry industries is considered necessary. The overall goal of this proposed project is to develop catalyst and catalytic processes to utilize these non‐food sources to product fuels which either can substitute gasoline and diesel or can be utilized by mixing with them.

The goals of this research are to develop the agronomic expertise to grow energy crops suitable to Nevada’s arid UNR Arid Land Biofuel Plants climate and to develop the infrastructure to process these Clean Energy $76,248 DOE/NSHE/ DRI 2010-11 and other energy crop species for liquid fuel production and direct thermal conversion to electricity.

Developing Thermal 9/1/07- UNR Clean Energy DOE/NSHE/DRI $396,413 DOE/NSHE/ DRI Conversion 11/30/12 Hydrothermal Pre‐ UNR Pretreatment of biomass to produce energy. Clean Energy $80,000 DOE/NSHE/ DRI 2010-11 Treatment

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The goals of this project are to identify micro algal strains that tolerate high concentrations of centrate; Determine Municipal Wastewater which strains are most effective at removal of nitrogen, UNR for Microalgae Biofuel phosphorous, and inorganic nitrogen; Identify specific Clean Energy $250,000 DOE/NSHE/ DRI 2011-2012 Feedstock Production components of wastewater centrate that inhibit micro algal growth; Test the compatibility of raw and sterilized centrate for micro algal production systems.

The goals of this research are to develop the agronomic Biomass and Biofuel expertise to grow energy crops suitable to Nevada’s arid Production from Plants UNR climate and to develop the infrastructure to process these Clean Energy $76,248 DOE/NSHE/ DRI 2011-2012 Suited for Nevada’s Arid and other energy crop species for liquid fuel production Environment and direct thermal conversion to electricity.

Hydrocarbon UNR Clean Energy $30,000 USDA Hatch 2012-2015 Biosynthesis In Insects

Development of The goal of this project is to optimize the production of Opuntia (Pricly Pear lipids in an environmentally robust production platform UNR Cactus) As a Low‐Water‐ Clean Energy $31,360 USDA Hatch 2012-2017 that will be stable under high temperature and low water Inut Oleogenic biofuel input conditions. and Biomass Feedstock

Engineering A Nevada Biofuel Crop for UNR Increased Production of Clean Energy $33,300 USDA Hatch 2012-2015 Long Chain Hydrocarbons

Arid Land Biofuel Crops: UNR Clean Energy $32,000 USDA Hatch 2012-2015 Grindelia Squarrosa

Next Generation UNR Biodiesel from Food Clean Energy $1,000,000 DOE 2010-2013 Waste Algae‐based Renewable UNR Clean Energy $100,000 DOE/NSHE/ DRI 2009‐2011 Energy

High efficiency The goal of this project is to test methods for high STREAMLINE microalgae biofuel UNR throughput conversion of algal biomass to biofuels Clean Energy AUTOMATION $60,767 DOE SBIR 2010‐2012 harvest and extraction feedstocks using ionic liquids. LLC using ionic liquids

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Microbially‐Active Functional Material Based Bioreactors for UNR Clean Energy $312,755 NSF 2013‐2015 Continuous Production of Biofuels and Industrial Feedstock

Engineering CAM The long‐term goal of the proposed research is to Photosynthetic enhance the water use efficiency (WUE) and adaptability Machinery into UNR to hotter, drier climates of species that normally perform Clean Energy $7,632,695 DOE 2012-2017 Bioenergy Crops for C3 photosynthesis by introducing Crassulacean Acid Biofuels Production in Metabolism (CAM). Marginal Environments

NVREC Microalgae Test municipal wastewater for its suitability for use in UNR Clean Energy $53,093 DOE/NSHE/ DRI 9/2012 Biofuel Feeds growing microalgaes as a biofuel feedback.

A microfluidic based sensor for large scaled microalgae Microfluids for UNR culturing for use in bio‐diesel fule production will be Clean Energy NASA $19,994 NSHE 5/2012 Microalgae developed.

Idaho National UNR will design a reactor for ZERE Energy and Biofuels, Hydrothermal Laboratory/ UNR Inc. and conduct a biomass inventory in the state of Clean Energy $50,000 DOE 11/2012 Cond/Corn Stover Battelle Energy Nevada Alliance

TOTAL $13,028,949 MISCELLANEOUS

President's Climate In Spring 2007, the University's president enrolled UNR as Commitment of the one of the charter signatories of this coalition committed Various higher 2007‐ UNR American Society of to reducing the amount of greenhouse gases created on education Present Colleges and college campuses as well as supporting more sustainable, institutions. Universities climate neutral practices.

DOE/Idaho An analytical and experimental investigation of novel National Rooftop Wind Panel rooftop wind panel systems with horizontal Savonius and 9/15/09‐ UNR Clean Energy Laboratory; $216,375 Systems Darrieus rotors, and power electronic on‐grid and off‐grid 8/31/12 Battelle Energy interfaces. Alliance

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Reduction of the environmental impact of the University of Nevada, Reno campus by transformation of the Integrated Sustainability 10/1/09‐ UNR infrastructure and institutional practices, and Clean Energy DOE $951,500 Initiative 9/30/12 development of collaborative programs to reduce consumption and waste.

Voluntary Green Business Programs: UNR Clean Energy $3,000 EPSCoR 2010 Restructuring for the new carbon economy Climate Change UNR Mitigation and Clean Energy $9,993 EPSCoR 2012 Adaptation Policy

The JCSU was designed as a LEED Silver equivalent project. The project included a full program of day lighting JCSU practices including light level, occupancy/motion, and NV Energy ‐‐ Construction time clock controls and sensors. Sunlight shading and Solar Funding from light reflective architectural elements were included in Generations UNR. Joe Crowley Student the project as well as internal light sharing and glare Program. Labor 2008‐ UNR NV Energy ‐‐ Union project reduction measures. An energy usage analysis was for this project Present Solar performed with a projected decrease of $90,000 per year. was donated by Generations Several water conservation systems and a modified storm Black Rock solar Program drainage system were also installed. A solar array was ± $80,000. rebates added to the rooftop on a portion of the facility for a cost of $198,000.

Western NV Supply; Odyssey Business Services; Carson City Iron The two‐story, environmentally friendly "cabin" at Lake Works; Peak Tahoe, completed in 2006, meets national standards for Engineering; Kit high‐performance and sustainability as a "green" building. Carson Its construction utilizes both energy saving construction Construction; NV materials as well as renewable energy generation through Division of State 4‐H Camp Green 2008‐ UNR a 2000 watt photovoltaic system set up for "net zero Forestry; Deans $51,500 Building Present consumption." The building is used to create Future Scholars; environmental awareness during orientations at camp Yerington Turf and is available for tours regarding sustainable building Farm; Bay Area practices. Facilities Services applied for and received LEED Electric; Barbara & Dale Byington; Silver Certification for this building. Sierra Pacific Power; Meeks Lumber; Buckner Windows

Page 11 of 15 (BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 49 of 92 Time Alignment with Governor's Office of Industry 2010-2012 Period Institution Title Description Economic Development Target Source Partner Funding of Industries Project NV Energy; International The UNCE's Clark County Lifelong Learning Center has Brotherhood of 42,000 square feet of offices and classrooms. With the University of Nevada Electrical assistance of the Nevada Power Company, the center 2006‐ UNR Cooperative Extension Engineers; $120,000 utilizes cost‐ and energy‐efficient solar energy. There is a Present Lifelong Learning Center Bombard 35 Kilowatt photovoltaic system and high diffusion Electric and skylights. Solar Generations

A 3,000 square foot laboratory housed at the Redfield UNR Renewable Energy Campus is home to engineering research projects on Institutional 2010‐ UNR Ormat/Various $1,000,000 Center hydrogen storage, hydrogen generation, heat exchangers, Donor Present biofuel processes, fuel cells, wind and solar generation and geothermal energy resources.

Davidson Mathematics and Science Center; These University construction projects have been 2010‐ UNR Center for Molecular designed for a LEED Silver equivalent rating. Present Medicine

Athletic Academic The Facilities Services Department submitted and Institutional 2008‐ UNR Center LEED received LEED Silver Certification of the Marguerite Wattis $6,000,000 Donor Present Certification Petersen Athletic Academic Center.

Degree programs in mechanical engineering, civil and environmental engineering, electrical engineering, and Renewable Energy computer engineering have specific renewable energy UNR Present Courses related courses of study in areas such as solar energy, water resources engineering, and environmental control systems.

State appropriate‐ This is a 141,000 square foot state‐of‐the‐art research ed funds; facility and medical office building designed for LEED University Silver equivalency under the management of the State Center for Molecular Research 2011‐ UNR Public Works Board. It includes lighting level, occupancy $79,000,000 Medicine (new building) Grant/F&A Cost Present sensors, shading devices, high efficiency glazing systems, Recovery; building automation controls, and high efficiency Whittemore mechanical systems. Peterson Institute

Designed for LEED Silver equivalency under the management of the State Public Works Board, this is a State Appropri‐ Pennington Health 58,535 square foot facility that includes a gross anatomy ated and 2011‐ UNR Science Education $42,500,000 lab, multi‐disciplinary and simulation labs, lecture halls, University present Building (new building) classrooms and nursing department administration and funds office functions.

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This five story, 125,000 square foot, 320 bed residential student housing facility has been registered as a LEED project seeking at least Silver Certification. The facility Completed includes: full daylight, occupation, and time clock Living Learning Summer controlled lighting systems as well as high efficiency Self‐Supporting 2012 UNR Community (new $39,000,000 mechanical units and full automation controls. High Room Revenue seeking Leed building) efficiency glazing, horizontal and vertical shading Certi‐ components are also incorporated. The project fication incorporates both residential units with academic spaces within one building to increase utilization of the facility.

Replaced an old inefficient cooling tower, that limited the expansion of the Central Computing Center, with a larger Central Computing and more efficient unit and upgraded integrated controls. HECC/ 2009‐ UNR Center ‐‐ Cooling Tower $135,000 The new unit has more capacity, lower cost operation, SHECC funding Present Replacement and a substantially reduced labor and repair impact on operating budgets.

The project is currently ready to bid but is on hold to analyze costs and energy savings to extend central heat plant high temperature hot water lines to Lombardi rather than upgrading existing stand alone plant). The existing Lombardi boiler plant and main line manifold are to be modified to act as a small central boiler plant to more efficiently handle heating loads for the Lombardi Lombardi Recreation Recreation Building, Joe Crowley Student Union, HECC/ Summer UNR Boiler ‐‐ Controls/Piping $1,200,000 Academic Athletic Center, and Mackay Stadium Field SHECC funding 2013 revisions House buildings. The project will make the existing boiler system more efficient in serving as a central plant and will include new integrated building controls and provide more flexibility in addressing the needs of the four buildings currently heated by the system. Substantial reduction in maintenance and operating costs will be experienced once the project is completed.

The project is complete. It replaced an old inefficient cooling tower located on the roof of the building with a Chemistry Building ‐‐ high efficiency ground system. The system includes new Cooling Tower and automated controls and new variable frequency capacity. HECC/ UNR $600,000 2012 Chilled Water Piping Ground based installation reduced both operating and SHECC funding Replacement maintenance costs and work associated with replacement/modification of water lines within very difficult vertical shaft conditions.

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The project is completed. The work included replacement of the existing supplemental boiler/heat exchanger which generated a need to run the campus's existing central boilers and high temperature heating loop at an elevated Jot Travis Building ‐‐ temperature. By replacing the old inefficient HECC/ UNR Boiler Replacement supplemental boiler and heat exchanger we have reduced $231,000 2012 SHECC funding Project operating and maintenance costs of the facility as well as reduce operating temperatures of the campus central heating loop. Additional LTHW heat exchanger and valves were recently added to complete the internal piping systems modifications to the building.

This project includes construction of an additional 24,500 GSF of large scale earthquake shaker table lab space, Federal Grant Large Scale Earthquake office, classroom and auditorium space. Project is being and Complete UNR Lab expansion (New $10,917,000 funded by Federal Grant and Institutional funding. The Institutional 2013 Addition) project was designed to meet a LEED Certified Funding equivalency. Completion is anticipated in Fall 2013.

The projects are designed to replace, modify and/or upgrade the existing lighting systems in three campus parking garages, and will include reducing lighting levels Sierra Street during daytime hours while modifying (adding or and Whalen reducing) lighting levels during nighttime hours. Dual Parking level, daylight and motion sensor controls will be $150,000 from structure introduced as well as replacement of inefficient lighting US DOE grant; projects fixtures with higher efficiency LED fixtures. Modification balance from were Parking Garage Lighting of existing system and introduction of dual control and reduced energy complete UNR $200,000 Retrofit Projects sensors at the West Stadium facility is projected to reduce consump‐ summer electrical energy consumption enough to offset increased tion and 2012; West lumen and safety levels at the other two facilities. HECC/SHECC Stadium Anticipated savings in energy for the West Stadium Way Funding Garage work anticipated project is approximately $20,000 a year and potential to complete savings at the other two garages is $5‐7,000 a year. Two 2013. of the three garages have been completed. West Stadium Garage conversion is anticipated to be complete January 2013.

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The objective of this task is to gain experience in the areas of renewable energy. In addition summer interns will be hired to work in various renewable energy projects and Education & Workforce participate training in the industry. Produce engineering UNR $89,025 NV REC Pending Development graduates who can compete in a global world where design and production efforts cross national borders. Build partnerships between pre‐college institutions and universities

TOTAL $182,224,393

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(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 54 of 92 COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA PROGRAMMING FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY UPDATE FOR THE PERIOD THROUGH OCTOBER, 2012

CSN’s School of Advanced & Applied Technologies established academic preparation for new, renewable, or alternative energy resources within a number of Career & Technical Education disciplines. Some programs have created distinctly identified coursework that examines the resource applications directly, such as BT198B Solar Photovoltaic Panel Installation in Building Technologies. Others have incorporated renewable or energy efficiency technologies within the curriculum of existing courses. For example, AUTO 145B Automotive Brakes covers standard hydraulic brakes but now also includes a component for hybrid regenerative braking systems that return energy to the battery propulsion system.

The applications of renewable or alternative energy instruction are diverse. Disciplines in which new or renewable energy resources play a significant role include:

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Gas Heat Pumps: This program has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop a training program for technicians to install and maintain new Gas Heat Pump air conditioning systems. This program will take advantage of natural gas as a transitional fuel with high efficiencies and low carbon footprint.

This technology significantly lowers the energy requirements for air conditioning and eliminates the effect of “peak demand” as seen in electrically powered systems. Given that better than 80% of energy used in commercial buildings is for air conditioning, this represents a considerable change in energy management. The grant to support this technology was awarded in September 2010. Curriculum will be developed through this year and the first classes are planned for 2011.

Solar: The Air Conditioning Program is working with new solar powered control systems that, when coupled with the gas heat pump units, can take commercial air conditioning systems “off the grid.” The first solar trainers were acquired with CSN equipment funding, and more will be purchased through the Department of Energy grant. Curriculum is being developed for the AC program; meanwhile, the solar trainers are being shared by the Construction Technologies and Architectural Design programs as laboratory instructional tools.

Construction and Design Technologies

The Construction and Design groups have developed a significant bank of courses to address the need for Sustainable Construction Technologies (SCT). These courses prepare students to produce highly efficient structures and to meet the requirements of the International Code Council (ICC), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and prepare for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) exam.

The new SCT courses are being offered for the first time Fall Semester 2010 and have a combined enrollment of 53 students. The new Architectural Design Technologies course, Fundamentals of Green Architecture, has an enrollment of 21 students this semester. The Environmental Safety and Health Program (within the Construction group) enrolled 11 students in its Renewable Energy course which was initially offered in Spring Semester 2010.

In addition to these course offerings, the CSN Construction group is working with the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) apprenticeships to enhance the Electricians program with coursework in Photovoltaic Panel Installation. Beginning in Summer Semester 2010, the program enrolled 46 apprentice electricians in the Photovoltaic Panel courses. The ABC has indicated that interest in these courses is very high.

Automotive Technology

The Automotive group has integrated alternative fuels and hybrid technology content throughout curriculum. Nearly all of the 721 students enrolled in their Spring Semester 2010 courses received instruction on some aspects of the new alternative fuels or hybrid vehicle technologies. In-service education for the faculty has been arranged through its Perkins funding.

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The Automotive program developed two courses specifically for alternative fueled vehicles and has made these courses available to in-service and pre-service technicians. In their first scheduled offerings in Fall Semester 2010, AUTO 185B, Introduction to Alternative Fueled Vehicles (17 students) and AUTO 285B Hybrid Vehicle Service Techniques (12 students) address the particular challenges posed by the new technologies. The Automotive program continues to conduct public events such as the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Odyssey Day organized through the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium.

Engineering Technology

The Electronics program in the Engineering Technology group initiated new technical coursework in low energy LCD panel repair and maintenance for kiosks, slot machines and other proprietary video uses. This technology represents a significant reduction in energy consumption, metal contamination, and landfill use. This course serves our Electronics students in the Slot Machine Repair Technology program and through the Workforce Education Division, technicians who are currently employed in the field. The demand for the course remains high and, due to the limited number of certified faculty, exceeds CSN’s current delivery capacity.

Department of Workforce and Economic Development (DWED)

The DWED was recently notified of a grant award to develop a Facilities Management and Operations Program to train skilled employees for work in hospitality, medical and government facilities. This program will provide the core basic skills needed to be successful in the facilities maintenance technical arena including, but not limited to, a rotation in to Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, etc. Of particular note is that the curriculum includes Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) focused on certification as a Green Associate; the Electronic Systems Technician I (Low Voltage) includes the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) complete Level 1 certification.

As these courses are developed, taught and evaluated, the program will begin to transition, with appropriate college and Board of Regents’ approvals, to an approved degree program--Associate of Applied Science Degree in Facilities Management. (Updated 10/12)

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Project Description Benefit Charleston Campus 1. “D” Building, Phase I -- solar panel installation Install 50Kw of solar panels; project $250,000 rebate through NV Energy Solar completed 9/10/10. Generations Program (received October 1, 2010.) 2. “D” Building, Phase II -- additional solar panel Install 50Kw of solar panels; project 98% $250,000 additional rebate through NV Energy Solar installation complete as of 9/30/10 Generations Program (received in October 2010.) 3. Fire Station (City of Las Vegas partnership) Install 30Kw of solar panels; project Panels help reduce the electrical bills on the building. completed 8/31/10. Cheyenne Campus 1. Planetarium electric sign Powered by energy generated by solar Amount of savings is not available—not metered. panels 2. Phase V – Solar panel installation Install 100Kw of solar panels; project $250,000 rebate through NV Energy Solar 10/12 update completed 7/20/11. Generations Program. 3. Horn Theater – solar panel installation Apply for future 100Kw solar panel project CSN will contract through Black Rock Solar. Initial 10/12 Update through the NV Energy Solar Generations estimates indicate that the project can be Program. Project will be dependent on accomplished at no cost to the College allowing for funding. immediate cost savings.

Henderson Campus 1. B Building – solar panel installation Install 84Kw of solar panels; project 98% With the help of the $250,000 rebate through NV 10/12 update complete as of 10/16/12. Energy Solar Generations Program, the project came in at no cost to the College allowing for immediate cost savings. 2. West Parking Lot Lighting Installation of solar powered parking lot light The solar parking lot lights minimized the initial cost 10/12 update fixtures in the west parking lot. of the project due to the reduction of electrical conduit. In addition, the College will see savings in its electric bill.

Miscellaneous Alternative Energy Master Plan In 2009, CSN contracted with an Under this plan, Charleston Campus could generate architectural firm to develop an Alternative as much as 3,096 Kw hours per year; Cheyenne Energy Master Plan, including identification Campus as many as 2,500 Kw hours per year; and of all locations where solar power would be Henderson Campus as many as 1,200 Kw hours per viable. year without the implementation of new buildings or other additions.

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Project Description Benefit Charleston Campus Design desert landscaping for future conversion Eliminate the turf areas (with the exception of Save on water bills as well as manpower. The the Campus Child Care area) and replace current turf irrigation systems are old and require with desert landscaping that will be watered continuous repair. It will allow better control of water on a drip irrigation system. usage. 10/12 update--This conversion is 20% complete.

All Campuses 1. Install automated irrigation control systems New control system allows the Grounds This will save on water bills by allowing better control with weather stations. Department to control water usage based of water usage; amount of savings is yet to be upon the changes in weather as opposed to quantified. utilizing set watering times. 2. Install motion sensors on urinals and These sensors help to control the amount of These controls have been installed in about 5% of lavatories. water used with each flush of the urinals, and the campus buildings, including the new Fire Station provides for automatic shut off at the at Charleston Campus. lavatories.

Building Efficiency

Project Description Benefit All Campuses 1. Design new buildings according to LEED Design all new buildings to LEED equivalent At Charleston Campus, the new Fire Station, the “K” equivalent standards. standards and incorporate as many LEED Building Engelstad addition and “I” Buildings have requirements as possible to increase the been built to standards equivalent to LEED. building sustainability. Specifically, the focus has been on water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, material resources, indoor environmental quality and sustainable sites. 2. Mechanical controls have been installed on all New buildings include: the Transportation These controls primarily increase the efficiency of the of CSN’s new buildings; controls are being Technology Building at Cheyenne Campus; HVAC systems; savings have not been quantified. added to systems in older buildings to Classroom/Library, Ralph & Betty Engelstad increase efficiency. School of Health Sciences and new addition, Fire Station, at Charleston Campus. 10/12 update – New mechanical controls were installed in older buildings as noted below: Cheyenne Campus Culinary Building; “D” and “E” Buildings at Charleston Campus; and Henderson Campus “C” Building.

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Project Description Benefit 3. Install room occupancy sensors. Sensors that identify when classrooms, Current installations include: offices and/or corridors are occupied have • Henderson, Bldg. “C”; been installed in various buildings and • Cheyenne, Telecommunications Bldg.; campuses. • Charleston, Engelstad Addition to “K”; and • Cheyenne Campus Phases I through IV (will be completed by end of the current fiscal year) 4. Ongoing projects Insulate, or replace insulation in buildings; These ongoing efforts are being implemented to replace incandescent lights with fluorescent improve sustainability and cost savings, and are lights; old light bulbs with more efficient T-8 environmentally friendly. The cost savings are and T-5 light bulbs; add motion detectors to unknown. lighting systems; and HID security lighting has been/is being replaced with fluorescent lamps. Cheyenne Campus 1. Recoat five rooftops. The rooftop coating was changed from black Although it is known that this color change better to white to reflect the heat. reflects heat, the savings has not yet been quantified. 2. Install parking lot controller for the north This controller allows the parking lot and Allows for more efficient and immediate control of parking lot/exterior building lighting. exterior building lighting to be remotely lighting vs. programmed lighting. controlled. 3. Replace single glazed windows with Low E Windows have been replaced in office Increase energy efficiency by decreasing the amount double-glazed windows in older buildings complexes 2213 and 2056. of heat absorbed to reduce energy costs; savings not yet quantified.

Use of “Green” Cleaning Products – All Campuses

Project Description Benefit 1. Use cleaning products that are “Green Seal” Utilize “green” products to be more Decrease environmental impact. and “GreenGuard” certified. environmentally friendly. 2. Use multiple role toilet tissue dispensers in Installed five role toilet paper dispensers. This allows for use of the entire paper roll prior to public restrooms. replacement, saving on material costs. 3. Replace disposable implements with reusable Launder reusable mops, micro-fiber rags and Micro-fiber removes over 95% of contaminants vs. mops; microfiber rags and micro-fiber dust dust mops. cotton rags removal of 65%; micro-fiber dust mops mops. replace oil-treated dust mops. Reduces replacement of the disposable items. 4. Reduced floor finishing inventory to two Reduce the number of floor finishers used Reduced the amount of product packaging. products. across the campuses.

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Project Description Benefit 1. Instituted campus recycling program. Recycle paper, cardboard and glass. Reduce the number of trash bins needed at campuses and has resulted in cost savings in reduction number of yards of trash by more than $28,425/year at the Cheyenne Campus, $21,209 at the Charleston Campus. 10/12 update --$16,800 at the Henderson Campus. 2. Reuse shipping materials. The amount of savings is not quantified, but known to be environmentally friendly.

Recycling (continued)

3. Stopped printing the College’s Class Stop printing a “hard copy” of the class This effort saves the College $165,000 per year and Schedule schedule; schedule is available online. 10 million pages of paper. 4. Stopped mailing payroll statements and Place all employee remittance advices online Annual cost savings of $7,000 in paper, postage and placed remittance advices online. through the ESS system. other costs associated with mailing out employee payroll advices. 5. Use and distribute recycled and/or Savings are not quantified; but known to be environmentally friendly promotional products environmentally friendly. 6. Overall effort to use more online services that Savings are not quantified; but known to be require less paper and shipping supplies; environmentally friendly. such as scanning and uploading exhibits, online scheduling, virtual upload of audio and online access to transcripts.

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DRI

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 61 of 92 DRI Renewable Energy Programs

Background/Overview The Desert Research Institute (DRI) renewable energy research programs are a natural extension of the institute’s fundamental research in atmospheric, hydrologic, and earth and ecosystem sciences to address the benefits and limitations of renewable energy systems and their impacts on the environment. To further promote and coordinate renewable energy research, development, demonstration, and deployment activities, DRI initiated in June 2010 a new interdisciplinary science center: the Clean Technologies and Renewable Energy Center (CTREC), one of four interdisciplinary science centers at DRI. Building on DRI’s success in basic and applied research in renewable energy, the goals and objectives of CTREC include the following:

• Developing and applying new technologies to address environmental issues. Facilitating interdisciplinary research across DRI’s three divisions and through collaborations with other organizations. • Fostering development of interdisciplinary and inter-institutional research teams that explore emerging areas in renewable energy and the development and application of clean technologies. • Serving as a neutral forum to scientifically assess renewable energy and clean technology initiatives. • Providing an organizational umbrella under which all of DRI’s renewable energy research, education, and outreach activities are conducted.

Research Highlights of current DRI renewable energy research activities include: • Application and validation of advanced atmospheric models to predict solar energy potential plus wind speed and direction for deployment of solar arrays and wind turbines. • Development of biomass pre-treatment processes using hydrothermal carbonization to increase the energy density of lignocellulosic biomass feed stocks with a variety of sizes, shapes, compositions, and densities. The resulting product could replace coal in existing power plants. • Estimation of the impact of bio-distillate fuels on diesel vehicle emissions. Depending on blend level, the findings indicate a significant decrease in particulate matter, hydrocarbon, and carbon monoxide emissions, with a potential increase in emissions of nitrogen oxides – supporting the need for additional diesel vehicle nitrogen oxide control technologies when using biofuels. • Advancement of analytical techniques for rapid, direct characterization of the lipid profile of algae, critical for production of biofuels. • Development of a unique monitoring device for determining operational costs of many appliances from a single measurement location to promote conservation. • Use of high resolution remote sensing data to identify geothermal-indicator minerals, helping to reduce the cost of drilling. • Detection of heat flux anomalies associated with hidden geothermal systems through improved shallow temperature measurement and soil gas techniques, with the potential to greatly improve development of geothermal wells for power production.

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 62 of 92 • Development of methods to sample and chemically analyze emissions from industrial facilities powered by biofuels. • Application of remote sensing technologies to assess the amount of biomass available in Nevada for use as a biofuel feedstock. • Testing use of solar energy to demonstrate reformation of carbon dioxide, methane, and steam to produce synthesis gas, which is then catalytically transformed into diesel fuel. • Design of a renewable energy experimental facility (REEF) to serve as a platform to test and evaluate renewable energy and energy conservation systems.

Public/Private Partnerships To enhance formation of public/private partnerships and technology commercialization, we have undertaken the following: • Partnering with private industry to implement technology development, resource assessment, and impact monitoring/modeling programs. Partners have included Sierra Nevada Corporation, Great Basin Wind, NV Energy, Sierra Geothermal Power, the Gas Technology Institute, Changing World Technologies, and the Renewable Energy Institute International. • Linking with the Nevada Institute for Renewable Energy Commercialization (NIREC) to pursue development of products based on the findings of their research programs. • Providing a point of contact for private entities to link with DRI researchers to respond to requests for proposals (such as the recent NIREC commercialization RFP) and other opportunities. • Working with the UNR/DRI Technology Transfer Office (TTO) to spin off research products such as the energy monitoring and conservation system currently being commercialized by IBUCS (Intelligent Building Utility Conservation Systems, LLC).

Outreach/Curriculum Development DRI’s primary energy outreach program is GreenPower, sponsored by NV Energy and the Robert S. and Dorothy J. Keyser Foundation. GreenPower supports and promotes educating Nevada’s K-12 students in renewable energy and incorporates conscious living practices into their daily lives. GreenPower recently changed its focus from renewable energy installation to providing teachers in more than 60 participating schools with hands-on teaching tools. Educators also receive a variety of professional development options – including annual training, monthly workshops, bi-annual hydroponics training, and energy audit training – some of which provide renewable credits for participants. As part of DRI’s workforce development efforts, DRI faculty, in conjunction with faculty from UNR and UNLV, were funded by the Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium to develop an on- line certification program in renewable energy targeted to industry professionals.

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Renewable Energy Facilities Installations DRI has recently installed over 500 kW of photovoltaic panels over three installations. A 20 kW rated solar array was installed on the east side of the Computational Resources & Visualization Building (CRVB) in Reno, a 117 kW rated solar array was installed on the south side of the CRVB building in Reno, and a 265 kW rated solar array was installed as a parking structure at the Southern Nevada Science Center (SNSC) in Las Vegas. The three installations together provide approximately 400 kW of electricity to DRI, resulting in an estimated yearly average reduced electrical consumption of 18% for the CRVB building and 70% for the SNSC building. This equates to renewable energy generation of over 27% for Las Vegas and over 3% for Reno. Combined, these installations will save an estimated $83,050 per year in electricity costs. The 20 kW installation at the CRVB has produced on average 9% more electricity than estimated. The CRVB east installation is mounted on three racks facing south with a total of 96 210 watt panels. The CRVB south installation, also mounted on racks consists of 418 280 watt panels. The SNSC installation consists of 1658 235 watt panels mounted on parking structures. A breakdown of electrical energy sources is DRI Reno & Las Vegas Electricity Consumption shown in Figure 1. SNSC Generated CRVB-EPV Generated CRVB-SPV Generated Grid Electricity

0.41% Funding support for these installations 1.95% 7.05% came from the NV Energy Solar Generations Rebate Program. The State Public Works Division partnered with DRI for the SNSC installation, and the panels were purchased Hamilton Solar. The solar panels for the CRVB-south 90.59% installations were purchased through Black Rock Solar. Figure 1 - Electrical Energy Sources for DRI

Research Installations DRI has recently constructed the Renewable Energy Experimental Facility (REEF) on the DRI- Reno campus. The REEF is designed as an energy net-zero infrastructure that can be operated off-grid. Energy, as both electricity and heat, is provided by solar photovoltaics (5 kW), wind turbines (3 kW), 400 ft2 of liquid-based solar thermal collectors, and 580 ft2 of air- based solar thermal collectors. The hot water and hot air generated by the solar thermal collectors are used to heat the facility in winter, and cool the facility in summer through the use of an absorption chiller. The generated electricity is used directly and also stored in batteries and hydrogen. When excess electricity is available, it is used to power a 5 kW hydrogen generator which is then stored as a gas. When the electrical demand has surpassed the supply, the hydrogen is then combusted in an internal combustion engine and converted to electricity through a belt-driven alternator. To ensure energy security, the same engine has the capability to run on propane.

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Biomass/Biofuels

Industry Institution Project Title Description Funding1 Year2 Source Partner

DRI, UNR Developing This is a cooperative project with the Gas Technology Institute (GTI), GTI, CWT, 1,629,728 2007- DOE Thermal UNR, and other partners. Pre-treatment of lignocellulosic biomass and REII 2012 Conversion Options materials will be explored to improve the density, energy content, and for Bio-refinery handling properties of these materials. A small-scale operating unit will be Residues built and deployed in Nevada to demonstrate thermal conversion of biomass to useful products. Biomass resources in Nevada and Northern California also will be assessed.

DRI Co-Production of We will provide a basis for developing optimal biomass pretreatment GTI 161,609 2011- GTI Power, Fuels, and strategies for the successful formation of robust pellets/briquettes 2013 Chemicals via Coal/Biomass Mixtures

DRI Demonstration of a DRI's main contribution to this project will involve collection and REII 209,709 2012- REII Pilot Integrated characterization of samples produced during operation of an integrated 2013 Biorefinery for the bio-refinery (IBR) in Toledo, Ohio. In addition, DRI will conduct data Economical processing and analysis, and will prepare a detailed written report to Conversion of document all of its activities and results. Biomass to Diesel Fuel

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DRI DOE Algal-based Interdisciplinary research program will identify promising algal strains from 1,513,625 2009- DOE Renewable Energy growth in Nevada's geothermal fluids, optimize conditions for maximum 2012 for Nevada lipid production, and demonstrate and evaluate the effectiveness of algal systems in sequestering carbon dioxide from fossil-fueled power plants. Additional practical aspects regarding algal harvesting technologies, continuous processes for biodiesel production, and developing new uses of algal residues and biodiesel byproducts will be investigated.

DRI, UNR, Algal-based Fuels The first objective is to explore new analytical techniques to provide rapid, 362,006 2009- DOE/ UNLV direct characterization of triglycerides in algal samples, without requiring 2012 NVREC pre-treatment to isolate the fatty acid component from algae. Second, we will create a culture collection of indigenous microalgae for biofuel research in Nevada by screening natural aquatic habitats (e.g., hot springs) and anthropogenic habitats (e.g., Las Vegas wash), for algae that could be potentially mass produced as feedstock for biofuel production. Third, we will investigate the value of wastewater as a nutrient source and growth medium for lipid-rich algal species.

UNLV, Novel thermophilic The major technological hurdle to second-generation biofuels is difficulty in 250,000 2010- DOE/ DRI microorganisms efficiently converting structurally complex lignocellulose feedstocks to 2011 NVREC and cellulases for fermentable sugars or directly to biofuels. This limitation will be addressed improving second- by focusing on novel thermophilic (“heat-loving”) microorganisms and generation biofuel enzymes with the goal of decreasing the energy and water demands of technologies this process. Cellulolytic thermophiles will be isolated and characterized with regard to substrate use, kinetics, and metabolic products. Bioinformatics will be used to identify novel cellulase genes in metagenomes of eight thermophilic microbial communities degrading lignocellulosic feedstocks (e.g., corn stover, poplar shavings).

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UNR, DRI Municipal Specific aims of this study are to (1) identify microalgal strains that tolerate 250,000 2010- DOE/ Wastewater for high concentrations of centrate; (2) determine which strains are most 2011 NVREC Microalgae Biofuel effective at nitrogen, phosphorous, and organic nitrogen removal, as well Feedstock as investigate the potential for heavy metal accumulation and lipid (i.e., Production biodiesel) production; (3) determine which components of wastewater inhibit microalgal growth; and (4) test the compatibility of raw and sterilized centrate for microalgal production systems. In addition, a statewide symposia and journal club series will be developed to enhance outreach activities and coordinate research at the NSHE institutions focused on algae-to-biofuels research.

UNR, Biomass and Goals are to develop agronomic expertise to cultivate Grindelia squarrosa 162,760 2010- DOE/ UNLV, Biofuel Production (gumweed) and Euphorbia lathryis (gopherweed) in both Northern and 2011 NVREC DRI from Plants Suited Southern Nevada and develop the infrastructure to process these and for Nevada's Arid other energy crop species for liquid fuel production and direct thermal Environment conversion to electricity.

DRI, UNR Optimized The goal is to deploy a more realistic, laboratory-scale continuous process 333,247 2010- DOE/ Hydrothermal Pre- unit (built with other funding) to explore a range of operating conditions. A 2011 NVREC treatment of major objective is to identify optimum, pre-treatment conditions for Nevada Biomass production of an energy dense, solid biochar product from Nevada- relevant biomass. Pyrolysis of both raw and pre-treated biomass materials using a novel, bench-top tube reactor also will be explored. Accurate mass and energy balances of the continuous pre-treatment process, which is critical to assessing commercial viability of this approach, will be determined. Sufficient amounts of biochar will be produced to support other NSHE investigators who are interested in exploring uses of this material.

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Industry Institution Project Title Description Funding1 Years2 Source Partner

DRI Comprehensive Integrate state-of-the-art exploration technologies with geologic 1,149,424 2010- DOE/ Evaluation of the framework and reservoir modeling to determine the efficacy of future 2013 Pyramid Geothermal geothermal production at the Astor Pass Site within the Pyramid Lake Lake Resource Paiute Reservation. Information gained during this study will allow the Paiute Potential within the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe (PLPT) to make informed decisions Tribe Pyramid Lake regarding construction of a geothermal power plant. Additional benefits Paiute include transfer of new technologies and geothermal data to the Reservation geothermal industry plus creation and preservation of nearly three dozen jobs that will serve to stimulate the economy in accordance with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Solar

Industry 1 2 Institution Project Title Description Partner Funding Years Source

DRI Electricity DRI faculty will assist UNR in solar thermal system planning, design, Sierra 300,000 2010- DOE Generation Using modeling, and evaluation. Nevada 2011 Solar Energy Corporation

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UNR, Liquid Crystal Based Organic photovoltaic cells (OPVC) promise inexpensive electricity 245,829 2010- DOE/ UNLV, DRI Photovoltaic Cells from sunlight, but state-of-the-art OPVCs do not last long. To 2011 NVREC circumvent this problem, this study will investigate the unique and tunable phase behavior of OPVC-based liquid crystals. Two liquid crystalline components, an electron donor and an electron acceptor, will be developed to spontaneously form single-component stacks. These single-component stacks will mix while maintaining their homogeneity to provide ideal nanoscale organization. Molecular systems will be developed, and their liquid crystal behavior studied. Electronic properties of the OPVC components will be characterized, and prototype liquid crystal-based OPVCs will be built. A photovoltaic testing apparatus also will be constructed.

UNLV, DRI Enabling This study will examine cost reductions for solar energy facilities 250,000 2010- DOE/ Technologies for through three types of improvements. First, the potential benefits of 2011 NVREC Solar Energy encasing heliostats within protective domeswhich reduce the Development in structural, mechanical, and electrical requirements for tracker Nevada mechanismswill be studied. Second, a system that separates the high-load function of moving large numbers of heliostats from the low- load, high-precision function of fine tuning the heliostat orientation will be evaluated. Third, the study will assess coupling between windblown dust and the presence of large-scale solar installations with respect to how best to keep optical components free of dust and stabilize degraded land by installing solar arrays. Prototypes of the trackers and evaluation of dust potentials of various sites/facilities will be generated and commercialization opportunities will be pursued.

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UNR, DRI Salinity Gradient Previous research has demonstrated that passive solar collection 188,554 2010- DOE/ Solar Ponds for systems combined with membrane distillation can generate high 2011 NVREC Collection and temperatures. In addition, results demonstrated that renewable Storage of Solar energy production can be combined with terminal lake restoration. Energy - Water This study seeks to build on these promising preliminary results by Desalination Using implementing a unique model to perform inorganic chemistry Renewable Energy analyses in high-temperature systems. The coupled solar pond membrane distillation system represents a synergistic strategy for renewable energy collection and storage and water desalination. This strategy requires little electrical energy and relies almost entirely on renewable solar energy. The objective of this study is to develop a greater understanding of aquatic chemistry and evaporation aspects of the solar pond and to gain insight into the scaling potential for the membrane distillation system.

Wind

Industry 1 2 Institution Project Title Description Partner Funding Years Source

DRI Renewable The objective of this project is to develop the capabilities necessary 888,000 2009- DOE/ NREL Energy to make the DRI-REC fully operational and sustainable. These 2012 Center - DRI: capabilities include acquisition of new laboratory equipment; new field Phase II research equipment; modifications to existing research equipment; research tools such as numerical analyses, databases, and specialized testing protocols and systems; outreach activities to K-12 schools and community colleges, including educational displays, to promote education in renewable energy and energy conservation; and relationships with stakeholders (individuals and groups) which will support and benefit from the REC.

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DRI Wind Energy This project will (1) provide technical advice regarding purchase and Great Basin 26,771 2006- Great Basin Data installation of climate and meteorological equipment to be installed at Wind 2013 Wind Collection at the Ophir Hill site by Mountain Wind Energy LLC and (2) provide raw Ophir Hills and compiled data collected per current DRI protocol. Data from Site - New individual sensors also will be collected and made accessible to Comstock Mountain Wind Energy LLC via a secure Web-link.

DRI, UNR Forecasting The goal of this work is to develop a forecasting methodology for 201,480 2010- DOE/ NVREC Wind and daily prediction of winds and solar resources in areas with complex 2011 Solar terrain. This advanced methodology will support wind and solar Resources resource planning and provide guidance for renewable storage and feasibility using pump‐storage technology. Locations with sufficient Renewable potential for storage facilities will be identified. Reliable integration of Energy renewable sources to the power grid also will be investigated. Storage Optimal integration will be determined for real‐time grid operation and Feasibility in future planning using increased pump‐storage systems. Reliable grid Complex operation paradigms will be studied through probabilistic unit Terrain commitment, optimal power flow, and power system stability analyses. The proposed project will be performed jointly with an industry partner wind developer.

DRI Wind Install instrumentation at the CMS1 Project for the purpose of Energypros.com, 2012- Energypros.com, Measurement measuring the affects of wind in a photovoltaic solar plant. LLC 2013 LLC Test

DRI Tall Tower The goal is to establish a wind energy measurement platform of one 304,350 2009- DOE/ NREL Wind Energy 120 m tower in Southern Nevada and conduct preliminary evaluation 2014 Monitoring of computerized numerical models used to estimate the wind and resource and other wind characteristics at modern turbine hub- Numerical heights. Model Validation in Southern Nevada

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Industry Partner Institution Project Title Description Funding1 Years2 Source

DRI Building the Phase II involves implementation of the plan developed in Phase I. 750,000 2008- DRI This will result in establishment of a Renewable Energy Center (now 2011 Renewable called the REEF, renewable energy experimental facility) on the Energy DRI-NNSC campus. Center (REC) Phase II

DRI GreenPower Program involves collecting funds from Nevada utility rate payers NV Energy 220,000 2011- NV Energy. and building renewable energy systems at middle schools 2012 Public and throughout the state to assist in offsetting power use and to aid in Private science education. Donations

UNR, Professional A set of courses in renewable energy delivered online with an 122,568 2010- DOE/ NVREC UNLV, Workforce internship component will address time, content diversity, and 2011 DRI Development hands-on training constraints. The team will develop an online in Renewable certification program in renewable energy targeted to industry Energy professionals. through an Online Certification Program

DRI Nevada Year 2 technical and financial management of the Nevada 256,254 2010- DOE/ NVREC Renewable Renewable Energy Consortium, including preparation of quarterly 2012 Energy and annual progress and financial reports, management of Consortium subcontracts to other NSHE institutions, communication with the Project sponsor, presentation of results at appropriate technical meetings, Management oversight of research programs, plus planning and organization of future research efforts.

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DRI Nevada Develop and implement renewable energy outreach activities 113,559 2009- DOE/ NVREC Renewable associated with the Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium. 2012 Energy Included in this effort are K-12 activities and communication of Consortium Consortium activities to the general public. DRI Outreach and Development

DRI Conduct Conduct energy study Energypyros.com 1,000 2012 Energypyros.com Energy Study

Total: $9,890,473* * Amount includes total support for multi-institutional projects

1funding amounts do not include cost share requirements 2years are calendar years

KEY

ARRA American Recovery and Reinvestment Act DOE US Department of Energy CRC Coordinating Research Council DRI Desert Research Institute HUD US Department of Housing and Urban Development SBIR Small Business Innovation Research Program TTO Technology Transfer Office STTR Small Business Technology Transfer Program NREL National Renewable Energy Laboratory NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration NSHE Nevada System of Higher Education NSF National Science Foundation UNLV University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NSHE NVREC Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium UNR University of Nevada, Reno, NSHE EPRI Electric Power Research Institute

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GBC

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 74 of 92 Great Basin College Renewable Energy Report 2011-2012 Annual Update October 15, 2012

Great Basin College has been engaged in a number of renewable energy projects. Brief descriptions follow.

Great Basin College – Direct Use Geothermal Demonstration Project Phase I: Good Jobs with Green Energy

Great Basin College has been awarded $1,000,000 for Phase I of the Direct Use Geothermal Demonstration Project. The award was granted by the Department of Energy. GBC is a member of a local Geothermal Users Group, partnering with the City of Elko, the Elko County School District and the Elko Convention Center and Visitors Authority. GBC and the User Group partners have engaged Summit Engineering for Phase I of the project, and, as of this writing, a review of the proposal for civil and mechanical engineering services is occurring. The approval is expected by November 1, 2012. Once approved, work on the project will begin.

The proposal covers seven task areas:

1. A review of well records to identify entire system historical flow rates, temperatures and pressures. Identify areas of concern in regards to distribution system performance, capacity and expansion capabilities. Perform and as-built survey and provide system base map. 2. Review existing performance issues associated with system in GBC High Tech Center. Determine modifications and upgrades necessary for optimum performance at GBC. Review existing geothermal piping system at GBC and make recommendations for expansion to include access for instructional purposes. 3. Investigate technical and economic issues associated with fully expanding the geothermal infrastructure to serve additional users. Recommend expansion alternatives. Provide conceptual plan for construction of new main geothermal plant at Flagview campus (an Elko County School District facility) to include access for instructional purposes. 4. Review of existing fluid disposal process and review of alternative solutions for disposal, including infiltration basins, surface ponds, and other direct use options, including opportunities for instructional purposes. 5. Provide detailed system-wide master plan based on the above listed general tasks. 6. Review each customer site and provide report outlining improvement and maintenance recommendations. Review future geothermal needs at current customer locations, including use for instructional purposes.

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 75 of 92 7. Provide ongoing engineering services as necessary related to the geothermal system on an on-call basis.

An additional $1,000,000 appropriations request for Phase II of the project passed through the United States Senate during a past congressional session. However, it was held up with other appropriations and will be re-introduced at a later date. Phase II creates an opportunity for sustainable professional, technical and skilled and unskilled labor jobs and, through education and training, help to develop the regional workforce by enhancing and expanding an existing geothermal heating system serving four public agencies in Elko, Nevada.

Additionally, GBC has entered into preliminary discussion with DRI and UNR on an applied research partnership to use the college’s proximity to geothermal resources in the production of algae for bio-fuels. In the partnership, GBC students and faculty would work side-by-side with DRI and UNR researchers to construct, operate and maintain the systems required for the algae production.

Pattern Energy Funding

Great Basin College recently received a contribution of $500,000 from Pattern Energy Company, in fulfillment of Pattern’s development agreement with White Pine County for its 152 megawatt Spring Valley Wind Farm. The farm, located about an hour east of Ely, produces enough electricity to power a city of 40,000, annually. The contribution came in a one-time payment of $100,000, to be followed by $20,000 per year until 2032. The contribution will support Great Basin College programs originating in/from the college’s branch in Ely. Supported programs will be in STEM areas, intended to provide students with training valued by the alternative energy industry. A substantial number of scholarships will also be provided to GBC students from White Pine County.

Solar Generations: NV Energy Solar Grant

Through a Solar Generation grant from NV Energy, GBC was able to install a 67kW solar system on the roof of the High Tech Center building at the Elko campus in May 2011. The project was completed at a total cost of $353,969; Solar Generations rebated $335,000, and GBC paid $18,969. Over the next five years the system is expected to save GBC approximately $68,300 in electrical utility costs. Students in GBC’s Instrumentation and Electrical programs use this renewable energy system to teach principles of operation and installation. This project is an example of a functional solar system in practice and is used to train students in renewable energy.

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 76 of 92 Black Rock Solar on behalf of Great Basin College will be submitting 18 applications to Solar Generations for the lottery opening October 26.

Renewable Energy Lab

GBC’s Electrical Systems Technology program employs several renewable energy technologies within its curriculum. Students gain knowledge on the following equipment and systems: two solar mobile vehicles, wind generator simulator, electric drive car, 4 kW operational solar systems, and a mobile training solar structure. The use of these items reinforces renewable energy technologies for GBC students. Graduates have options for employment in renewable energy fields as well as opportunities in industrial electrical fields.

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NSC

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Nevada State College’s Renewable Energy Statement:

Energy/Resource Efficiency – Recent Capital Projects

Dawson Building Seventeen high-efficiency variable motors HVAC units replaced existing older units. The system upgrade will reduce energy consumption by about 15%-25%. The project cost is approximately $100,000.

Liberal Arts and Sciences Building NV Energy approved NSC’s application to install a 206Kw AC solar array next to the College’s Liberal Arts and Sciences Building. The Photovoltaic Solar Power system installation of 206Kw AC will afford NSC energy savings annually of approximately $42,159 through the rebate NV Energy Solar Generations Program.

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TMCC

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 80 of 92 Truckee Meadows Community College

2012 Renewable Energy Report

TMCC’s renewable energy program began in 2007 with course sequences that emphasized solar energy, energy efficiency, and weatherization. In 2009, the college added Renewable Energy as an emphasis of the Construction Technologies AAS degree. It provided a foundation for training technicians to install and maintain basic solar and wind energy systems on homes and commercial buildings.

The table below shows the number of students who are pursuing the Renewable Energy emphasis, the unduplicated headcount in specific renewable energy courses, and the number in all courses within the emphasis including supporting courses. The headcount is duplicated when students register in more than one renewable or supporting course.

Semester Number of Majors Renewable Energy All Courses Fall 2011 94 101 263 Fall 2012 75 91 178

The program produced four graduates in 2010-11 and 14 in 2011-12.

In response to the growing emphasis on Nevada’s geothermal resources, the college developed a new certificate to train geothermal plant operators in 2011. With the introduction of this new program and the on-going development of the other renewable energy courses, the college determined that the curriculum exceeded the original designation as a support program for the construction industry. A new Energy Technologies AAS proposal has been submitted to the BOR with a target implementation of Fall 2013.

The new degree program will allow students to specialize in individual technologies instead of gaining an overview of all of them. It also provides the foundation for the college to expand beyond the traditional definition of renewable energy into other energy technology fields, such as power plant operation and power distribution system management. As illustrated in the table above, enrollment in renewable energy experienced a recent decline which correlates to reduced government expenditures in support of the renewable energy industry. Job opportunities have not developed as originally anticipated. The new degree program will give us the flexibility to quickly respond to the changing demands of the market.

Since its inception, the program has secured multiple grants which have been used primarily for curriculum development, professional development, and equipment acquisitions. More recently, the geothermal program has been awarded a grant from NevadaWorks that provides direct student support in the form of scholarships. It also funds positions for an internship and job placement coordinator and lab attendant.

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 81 of 92 In cooperation with UNR, the geothermal program has also built a new lab in the university’s building on the Redfield campus. With a cash gift from an anonymous donor, the program renovated a large space in the building into a large classroom/shop space with smaller process-specific labs, study rooms and offices in surrounding rooms. The program is also in the process of building an outdoor demonstration lab at the Redfield campus with equipment donated from multiple geothermal industry partners.

Two TMCC instructors who teach geothermal courses have also been invited to participate in the United States-Australia Renewable Energy Learning Exchange and Network, a project funded by the National Science Foundation’s ATE CREATE Renewable Energy Center. The goal of the project is to develop an international learning community of technical educators to improve curricula and pedagogy by sharing best practices to advance the skills and competencies in renewable energy disciplines in both the United States and Australia. The instructors will be part of a contingency of up to 15 individuals from across the country to travel to Australia in March 2013 to participate in the learning exchange.

The geothermal program is also participating with four southern California colleges in an NSF proposal to develop a Geothermal Energy Technician Training (GETT) program. The proposed program will build on existing curriculum for geothermal power plants to expand it to include all steam generating-power plants, export the curriculum to other colleges in power producing areas, offer lifelong learning opportunities in this career path, and increase the number of skilled technicians in the workforce. Each college in the consortium will contribute curriculum that is unique for its geographic region.

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 82 of 92 Time Industry Period of Institution Title Description Partner Funding Source Project P.I. TMCC/UNR/ Nevada 1)Create a State wide program under Home Free $5,000,000 DOE/ Nevada 2010-13 Leon Mills/ UNLV Retrofit the Home Performance with Energy Nevada (TMCC: State Office TMCC Initiative (NRI) Star label to encourage home owners $247,000) of Energy to have a home energy assessment completed by trained and licensed energy assessors. Goal is to retrofit 1750 homes in three years. 2)Encourage home owners to complete energy upgrades as suggested by the energy assessment to qualify for a $1000 rebate when the savings can be shown through accepted practices and software to save 20% or more from original condition. 3) Prepare and implement a State wide consumer awareness program to promote the Nevada Retrofit Initiative Program. Design a sustainability program to carry the Program for an additional seven years and to retrofit a total of 50,000 homes. 4)TMCC to train 80 Auditors in the first three years for RESNET and Building Performance Institutes certification and for State licensing.

TMCC Solar PV and NSF grant included training for faculty Salt Lake $15,000 National 2011-14 Scott Wind members in solar PV and wind energy Community Science Walker/ Instructor technologies College, Foundation TMCC Training Solar Energy International

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 83 of 92 Time Industry Period of Institution Title Description Partner Funding Source Project P.I. TMCC Geothermal Scholarships will be provided for 20 $262,000 Nevada 2012-13 Norma Plant low-income students to complete a works Velasquez- Operators Certificate of Achievement as a Bryant/ (GPO)Training trained GPO. Covers tuition, fees, TMCC Program books, and safety equipment. Students will also receive internship and job placement assistance upon graduation. TMCC/UNLV/ Sunshot TMCC certified faculty members will $150,000 DOE/ Nevada Phase I Scott DRI Initiative train contractors statewide on state (est.) State Office 2012-13 Walker/ (pending and local statutes and regulations of Energy Phase II TMCC elections and governing the installation of solar 2013-15 sequestration) photovoltaic systems. TMCC IGT 1,100 S.F. new classroom built to NV Energy $134,000 NV Energy 2010-11 Ted Renewable teach renewable concepts & Grant Grant Plaggemeyer Classroom technology, includes (10) sola tubes that are used for light during the day. TMCC Redfield 3,300 S.F. classroom space remodeled $196,000 2011-12 Ted Geothermal into a instructional lab to teach Plaggemeyer Lab geothermal technology. Includes lab, classroom and grouping spaces. TMCC Dandini Wind Two turbines totaling 7.4 kW for NV Energy & $ 76,000 NV Energy & 2011-12 Ted Turbines instruction purposes on the Dandini IGT Grants IGT Grants Plaggemeyer campus (5 kW Evance 9000 and 2.4 kW Skystream). The system can be monitored by both students and the public via internet website and offsets our electrical bill for this site.

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 84 of 92 Time Industry Period of Institution Title Description Partner Funding Source Project P.I. TMCC Vista Solar A 50 kW photovoltaic system was NV Energy $ 235,000 NV Energy 2011-12 Dave Array installed on the Dandini campus. This Rebates Rebates Roberts system can be monitored by students and the public via internet website and offsets our electrical bill for this site. TMCC Redfield This project (in process) will provide $ 28,000 2011-12 Ted Geothermal approximately 2,400 S.F. enclosed Plaggemeyer Exhibit Yard yard (outside) to exhibit large pieces of geothermal equipment for students and staff to utilize for instruction for hands on training. TMCC Utility Direct This software was purchased to help $ 4,200 2011-12 Dave Software track, report, export and trouble shoot Roberts Installation potential use and cost issues for utilities and includes weather trending data.

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WNC

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 86 of 92 F Western Nevada College Renewable Energy Inventory October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2012

Year Institution Project Title Description Partners Funding Funding Source Completed

WNC Cedar Solar Project Design and installation of a 200 kW solar array Black Rock Solar $ 940,000 NV Energy Rebate 2012 that links with the Cedar Building; estimated through Black Rock return is $2600 per month at current (no pun Solar; no college funds intended ) rates. WNC Reynolds Solar Project Design and installation of a 100 kW solar array Black Rock Solar $ 370,000 NV Energy Rebate 2012 that links with the Reynolds Center for through Black Rock Technology; estimated return is $21,176.92 per Solar; no college funds year at the rate when the application was approved. WNC High Tech Center Pod Installation of energy efficient lighting in the pod Carson City $ 15,687 College and school 2012 Lighting Retrofit area of the High Tech Center located on the School District district funds Project Carson High School campus. w/possible NV Energy SureBet rebate

WNC High Tech Center Replacement of facility's original control system Carson City $ 24,500 College and school 2011 Energy Controls with state-of-the-art ALC controls to manage the School District district funds Replacement building's chiller, water tower, boilers (2), pumps (6) and valves (4). WNC High Tech Center Air Retrofit of center's existing system controls with Carson City $ 40,610 College and school 2011 Handling Controls ALC components and adjusted system to meet School District district funds Replacement current needs and building utilization.

WNC High Tech Center Float Replaced manual cooling tower float with Carson City $ 4,995 College and school 2012 Upgrade electronic float to prevent wasteful tower basin School District district funds overflow WNC Carson Parking Lot Retrofit of lamp units in the college's Carson $ 15,687 College funds 2012 Lighting Retrofit campus lower parking lot with LED units. w/possible NV Energy Project SureBet rebate

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 87 of 92 Year Institution Project Title Description Partners Funding Funding Source Completed WNC Student Services HVAC Elimination of an aging 'swamp cooler' system $ 47,644 Campus funds 2012 System Replacement with a linkage to a recently replaced state of the art, energy efficient chiller unit that now meets the need of the entire Bristlecone Building. WNC HVAC System WNC requested, and State Public Works Board $ 500,000 HECC/SHECC funds 2014 (est.) Replacements recommended FY14/FY15 HECC/SHECC funding pending legislative to replace the aging HVAC units on three of the approval college's facilities: Child Development Center, Aspen Building (4 units), and Piñon Hall (5 units). Current technology of these new units will result in energy savings, as well as more consistent heating and cooling of the respective areas. WNC Cedar Building Air Replacement of the Cedar Building's original $ 8,540 College funds 2011 Handler Unit drive unit with a variable frequency drive to Replacement increase efficiency. WNC Sky Light Energy efficient sky lights installed in Bristlecone $ 61,255 College funds 2011 Replacements (main corridor and dean of instruction office), Piñon Hall (entry) and Getto Hall (entry). WNC Exit Sign Retrofits Replaced light elements in 60 exit sign units with $ 1,349 College funds 2012 LED units to save electrical energy use.

WNC Aspen Door Installation of all Aspen Building exterior doors $ 59,950 College funds 2012 Replacements resulting in energy savings. WNC Single-pane Window Completion of a project to replace all single-pane $ 24,995 College funds 2011 Replacement windows Bristlecone Building to maximize energy efficiency.

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 88 of 92 Year Institution Project Title Description Partners Funding Funding Source Completed WNC Roof Replacement The roof surfaces on four campus facilities (Aspen- $ 576,748 HECC/SHECC funds 2011 Projects partial [Carson campus], Bristlecone-partial [Carson campus], Piñon [Fallon campus], and Getto [Fallon campus] were replaced. The replacement of the old roofs with Sarnafil Energy Smart roof membranes provides increased protection to the building envelope and increase the insulation value of the surface. The membrane is the first commercial single-ply membrane to be labeled under the EPA's Energy Star program with a 20-year warranty. WNC Computing Services Designed and installed a ventilation system for System $ 10,760 College funds 2011 Server Room Computing Services and System Computing Computing Ventilation Project Services server hub located on campus. Services Temperature control system reduces operational costs related to 24/7 operation of HVAC units.

WNC Cedar Building In consultation with academic personnel, $ 24,475 College and 2011 and Classroom Lighting retrofitted the lighting units and controls in a Technology Fee funds 2012 Retrofit Project number of mediated classrooms with dimmable units and controls. WNC Institutional A cross-campus committee, with community NV Energy, $ 385 On-going Sustainability representatives, organizes activities and events Southwest Gas, Committee to promote recycling, renewable energy, and State of Nevada energy conservation. America Recycles Day and Recycling Earth Week celebrations were presented along Coordinator, with activities such as e-waste recycling and solar Associated array dedication. Students of Western Nevada (ASWN)

WNC Vehicle Replacement Replaced a traditional internal combustion $ 24,477 College funds 2012 engine vehicle with a Prius; campus fleet currently includes four Prius vehicles

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 89 of 92 Year Institution Project Title Description Partners Funding Funding Source Completed WNC Hand Dryer Installation Installation of 15 energy efficient hand dryers in a $ 16,980 College funds 2011 and number of public restrooms; result of a pilot 2012 program in 2011 with 2 units.

WNC Cedar Building Installed tinting on numerous large academic $ 848 College funds 2011 and Window Tinting classroom windows to reduce heat loss in winter 2012 and cooling needs in the summer.

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 90 of 92 Western Nevada College Renewable Energy Inventory October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2012 Credit or Linked Institution Course or Project Title Description Non-credit Academic Program

Academic WNC Introduction to Alternative Three-credit hour course that introduces students to alternative Credit Elective Energy and sustainable energy sources and systems; includes renewable approaches such as solar and wind energy.

Community Education and Training WNC Energy Efficiency Auditing A review of Residential Energy Efficiency Auditing, including Non-credit data gathering for HERS Ratings and Building Professional Institute Building Analyst home audits. Course includes theory behind building energy efficiency and the data collection and testing required to identify and recommend energy efficiency improvements. WNC Introduction to Solar Energy Lean how to save onyour home heating costs. Topics will Non-credit include all types of solar with field trips to solar sites. Instructor has retrofitted & built a home that is 100% off the grid.

WNC Introduction to Solar Intro to Solar PV Design course provides an introduction to solar Non-credit Photovoltaic Design photovoltaic (PV) systems. Topics include solar energy basics, PV systems and components, code requirements, incentives & rebates, design of solar PV systems, installation & commissioning. The participants will have covered the basics to allow them to take the Nevada Department of Industrial Relations Solar PV Installer exam for licensing as a solar PV installer WNC Advanced Solar Voltaic Includes a review of solar energy basics, PV systems & Non-credit Prerequisite required - Design and Installation components, code requirements, and incentives & rebates. In Introduction to Solar depth design of solar PV systems will include grid-tie, off grid, Photovoltaic Design battery backup & hybrid installations. The students will participate in a solar PV installation.

(BOARD OF REGENTS' AGENDA 11/29/12 & 11/30/12) Ref. BOR-8b, Page 91 of 92 Credit or Linked Institution Course or Project Title Description Non-credit Academic Program WNC Inspection and Intended for solar PV installers & inspectors. Class will cover Non-credit Commissioning of Solar issues associated with proper commissioning & inspection of Photovoltaic Systems solar PV installations. The commissioning portion will provide a systematic approach to activating a solar PV installation including verifying expected power output. The inspection portion will address PV installations from an NEC compliant as well as a maintenance and troubleshooting perspective. WNC Solar Thermal Design and Course covers design & installation of solar thermal systems. Non-credit Installation Topics include solar thermal components for hot water & space heating systems, design of solar thermal systems, and installation, including hands on experience with a solar thermal system.

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