Renewable Energy Fund

HEAT's goal for the second year was to establish a Student-Generated Renewable Energy Fund. HEAT proposed an opt-out $30 fee per year per student, which would be collected in increments of $10 per fall and spring semesters and $5 per summer semester. The money collected through the fund would be allocated to renewable energy projects on and off campus. Throughout the fall and spring HEAT campaigned for the opt-out fee and surveyed students to get an opinion from the student body. With overwhelming positive results from the surveys, HEAT took the next step and worked with the Student Government Association and the Resident Student Association to draft legislation. Both organizations passed the legislation and the fee will be voted on by the Board of Trustees in June. HEAT is also actively working to get the administration to match the money collected from the students as well as allow alumni to donate to the fund. Check back for updates!