Renewable Energy Referendum

Renewable Energy Referendum to go on Student Ballot

IN THE STUDENT CONGRESS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL

84 SR 049

A RESOLUTION TO HOLD A REFERENDUM TO RAISE THE STUDENT FEES TO FUND RENEWABLE ENERGY ON CAMPUS AND IN NORTH CAROLINA

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05 NOV 2002 INTRODUCED BY STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE CHAIRWOMAN RICHTER
05 NOV 2002 SENT TO THE RULES AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
05 NOV 2002 REPORTED WITHOUT PREDJUDICE BY COMMITTEE
05 NOV 2002 SENT TO FULL CONGRESS
12 NOV 2002 AMENDED BY COMMITTEE
12 NOV 2002 ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE OF 19-4 IN FULL CONGRESS
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WHEREAS, 67% of our power comes from fossil fuel combustion and 32% comes from nuclear generation.

WHEREAS, the Earth is experiencing global climate changes mostly because of the overuse of fossil fuels.

WHEREAS, many other schools, organizations, and citizens look up to Carolina as a leader and it is therefore our responsibility to become the first university in the southeast to support renewable and sustainable energy options.

WHEREAS, creating a fund of student fee money to support renewable energy options will reduce pollution and electricity costs.

WHEREAS, this plan has been discussed with and has the approval of Carolyn Efland, Associate Vice Chancellor of Campus Services; Ray DuBose, Director of Energy Services; Ralph Taylor, Energy Manager for Facilities Services; and Cindy Shea, Sustainability Coordinator for the University.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE STUDENT CONGRESS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL THAT:

The following paragraph, which would create a student fee to fund sustainable energy, be placed on the ballot for general elections in February for passage by the student body:

“Do you approve the creation of a $4 per semester Renewable Energy fee that will go into a fund that will support renewable energy projects on campus and buy power from renewable energy providers? This would give UNC the opportunity to reduce pollution and improve public health in our area by using cleaner renewable energy sources (such as solar, wind, and small hydroelectric). The fee, if approved, will go into effect in 2004 and will be paid by undergraduate and graduate students.”

Should the above referendum pass by a simple majority of students voting, a $4 per semester student fee shall be created, pending approval by the Board of Trustees and the Board of Governors, for undergraduate and graduate students.

Done by the Student Congress on the ___ day of ____________ in Two Thousand and Two:

Anthony Larson,
Speaker of Student Congress


Renewable Energy Referendum to go on Student Ballot
IN THE STUDENT CONGRESS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL 84 SR 049 A RESOLUTION TO HOLD A REFERENDUM TO RAISE THE STUDENT FEES TO FUND RENEWABLE ENERGY ON CAMPUS AND IN NORTH CAROLINA ___________________________________________________________________________ 05 NOV 2002 INTRODUCED BY STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE CHAIRWOMAN RICHTER 05 NOV 2002 SENT TO THE RULES AND JUDICIARY COMMITTEE 05 NOV 2002 REPORTED WITHOUT PREDJUDICE BY COMMITTEE 05 NOV 2002 SENT TO FULL CONGRESS 12 NOV 2002 AMENDED BY COMMITTEE 12 NOV 2002 ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL VOTE OF 19-4 IN FULL CONGRESS ___________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, 67% of our power comes from fossil fuel combustion and 32% comes from nuclear generation. WHEREAS, the Earth is experiencing global climate changes mostly because of the overuse of fossil fuels. WHEREAS, many other schools, organizations, and citizens look up to Carolina as a leader and it is therefore our responsibility to become the first university in the southeast to support renewable and sustainable energy options. WHEREAS, creating a fund of student fee money to support renewable energy options will reduce pollution and electricity costs. WHEREAS, this plan has been discussed with and has the approval of Carolyn Efland, Associate Vice Chancellor of Campus Services; Ray DuBose, Director of Energy Services; Ralph Taylor, Energy Manager for Facilities Services; and Cindy Shea, Sustainability Coordinator for the University. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE STUDENT CONGRESS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL THAT: The following paragraph, which would create a student fee to fund sustainable energy, be placed on the ballot for general elections in February for passage by the student body: “Do you approve the creation of a $4 per semester Renewable Energy fee that will go into a fund that will support renewable energy projects on campus and buy power from renewable energy providers? This would give UNC the opportunity to reduce pollution and improve public health in our area by using cleaner renewable energy sources (such as solar, wind, and small hydroelectric). The fee, if approved, will go into effect in 2004 and will be paid by undergraduate and graduate students.” Should the above referendum pass by a simple majority of students voting, a $4 per semester student fee shall be created, pending approval by the Board of Trustees and the Board of Governors, for undergraduate and graduate students. Done by the Student Congress on the ___ day of ____________ in Two Thousand and Two: Anthony Larson, Speaker of Student Congress