College/University - Chapel Hill, NC, US
DescriptionThe Renewable Energy Special Projects Committee (RESPC) works on a variety of projects related to renewable energy, energy efficiency and conservation, and energy education on the university campus. We work with several different departments, faculty, and professionals in order to generate ideas and technologies that can be used to improve the use of energy at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Through a Renewable Energy student fee, we are able to fund these projects and implement new technologies and retrofits that will help UNC Chapel Hill set the standard for campus sustainability as the flagship university in the UNC school system.Mission StatementThe purpose of the Renewable Energy Special Projects Committee (RESPC) shall be to increase the use of renewable energy and sustainable practices through funding of renewable energy, energy efficiency, maintenance, and energy education projects on campus.Who We AreRESPC is a student committee that manages the money created by the Student Renewable Energy Fee ($4 per student per semester) allocated for renewable energy, energy efficiency, maintenance, and education projects on campus.