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Co-Chairs: Dr. Karan L. Watson, Provost and Executive Vice President Dr. Jerry Strawser. Vice President for Finance and Administration

March 10, 201 5

MEMORANDUM

TO: Dr. Mark A. Hussey Interim President, Texas A&M Uni versity

SUBJECT: CBE Recommendation : Aggie Mini Power Stations

The Council for the Built Environment (CBE) received a request fi·om the Engineering Academic and Student Affairs Office (EASA) requesting approval for the installation of Aggie Mini Power Stations (AMPS). The request includes the insta llation of the AMPS prototype at the corner of Ireland and Ross, plus the installation of up to nine additional units around campus (see attached request).

Recommendations

Design Review Sub-Council CORse) The DRsc unanimously voted for approval of the prototype for the Aggie Mini Power Stations as proposed, with the fo llowing caveats:

• Prior to installation of the remaining nine devices, all concerns and questions as stated in the DRsc's recommendation (attached) must be presented to the DRsc. These include functiona lity, aesthetics and safety.

• Alternative locations need to be identified to address the concerns.

Technical Review Sub-Council (TRsc) The TRsc supports the proposed request and recommends approval, provided the following issues/concerns are addressed and funded.

• Utility & Energy Services: The project and design team wi ll need to follow the applicable T AMU UES Design Standards where applicable - https://utilities.tamu.edu/design-standards/

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The project and design team will need to fo llow the TAMU policy on digging on campus prior to any excavation- https://utilities.tamu.edu/diggi ng-campus/

It may be beneficial to the success of the project to try and co-locate the stations a longside ex isting bus stop structures to provide shade for comfort and reduce the need for ground penetrations.

• EHS and SASE: 110 V outlets must be GFCI outlets to protect users.

Electrical and structura l designs and must be reviewed and approved by appropriate professional engineers.

Routine maintenance plans should be developed and implemented as part of this proj ect.

Security enhancements to the design should be considered to reduce likelihood of theft of devices being charged .

• CIS: The Aggie Mini Power Stations may need to be discussed with CIS in more detail concerning Data (if needed) at these locations. This could significantly increase the cost of installati on if conduit needs to be placed for Data cabling.

• Univers ity Police: There is concern that users may lose their property at the station. Users whose attention is drawn away from the ir device while it is chargi ng may have their property stolen. UPD has past cases where young, non-A&M persons steal on campus. Many are fo und wearing A&M attire and carrying a backpack.

Users may also simply forget their device and board an A&M bus. There would be a good chance that the property would not be there upon their return.

It is suggested that signage be placed on the station that encourages persons to remain with their device while it is charging.

If approved and implemented, UPD should have a point of contact to share any crime information associated with the charging station. If crimes do occur, that information should be considered before approving and installing more stations on campus.

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The CBE voted to recommend the President's approval, with noted caveats, the request from the Engineering Academic and Student Affairs Office (EASA) for the installation of Aggie Mini Power Stations (AMPS).

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Provost and Executive Vice President Vice President fo r Finance and Administration

Date

Co-Chair, Council for the Built Environment Co-Chair, Council for the Built Environment

~ljor not concur with CBE's recommendation:

Interim President

cc: Sub-Council Chairs, Council for the Built Environment Dr. M. Katherine Banks, Vice Chancellor and Dean of Engineering

DWIGHT LOOK COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

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January 15. 2015

MEMORANDUM

TO: Dr. Karan 1 .. Watson Provost & Fxccuti' l: Vit.:e Pr~: ·idem Co-Chair. Count.:il on thl· Built l:nvironmcnt

TIIRO Gi l: Dr. Jcrr) Str:t\\scr Vice Presidc:nt for Finance and Administration Co-Chair. Council on the Built l:n\'ironmc:nt

TJ IROlJG II: Dr. M. Katherine Oanks Vice Chancdlor and Dcan of Engineering Director. Texas A&M Engineering Expcrim~:nt Station

FROM: Dr. Valerie: Taylor . . cnior Associate Dean to r Acatkmic f'fa ir:-. ' {

Dr. Prasad Enjcti. Associate Dean lor Undergraduate Programs a. , Mrs. Magda Lagoudas. Fxecuti\ e Director. lndu~tl') and onprotit Partnerships'

UBJECT: Design Review for the Installation or Aggie Mini Po"cr Station( )

Th~: Enginc:c:ring Academi~.: and Student Affairs Office (I· ASA) request · the.: Council on the Built Envi ronment (CBE) to rc\'iC\\< the proposed de-ign for the Aggie Mi ni Po\\Cr Station (AMPS). Further. \\e sec:k the npproval to proceed with development of an initial prutot. pc to test the design nf AM PS and gather performance data.

In March 201-t. EASA n.:cc i cd npprm al lo r funding !'rom tht...· Aggie Green Fund to devdop and install a set of so lar-powt:r~d stations. Aggi~ Mini Power ' tations (AMPS). at.:ross our <.:ampus to support charging sllldent cle<.:tmnic device . Students from EN ,R ::!70/470 - Engineering Projects in Cnmmunit. Service - ha c Jevdoped an ADA compliant AMP. design that is a se ll'-sunicicnt. solnr powered lamp-post that can be installed at strategic locations across the campus to provide an ecn-f'ricndl} altcmati c for charging electronic devices ·on-the-go.·

Uuilt 3round the Ci;.m.lco and Sterner LED light-pok::. curn.::ntl) U!)t.::d on <.:mnpus. AMPS \\OUid provide students and faculty the llbility to quick I) charge their clc<.:tronic de\ ices \\hile blending ae thctically with existing T ~:xas 1\&M Uni crsit)' in l"rastructure. Ex t~: rna I modifications wi ll adhere to the bronze. anodized finish of the ori ginal light poles and '"ill consist of the following:

• 250W mono-crystalline solar pand mounted on top ot'th~ t:xisting lamp-post • Power junction box housinc. multiple Sl3 am.! II OV cle~.:trical outlets • Graphical display providing u age stati stics and curn.:nt AMP.' status • Metal she I r tor supporting charging ckctrunic OC\ i c~:s

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Whill! AMPS may resemble th~ ~:-.isting light poks externally. it" ill funct ion as a stand-alone ch.:ctrical 'mini­grid ' and be able to operate autonornousl) . When expo cd to dire~.:t sunlight. AMPS can continuously charge connected devices. When operating in periods or compli.:tc cloud-co\'er. the intcgrah.:d batter pack can suppon the continuous charging of tim:~: laptops for approximately eight hour ·. During periods of average sunlight. AMPS will intcllig~:ntl) balance the po\\ cr h~t\\Ccn charging connected de i~.:es and storing remaining energy in the Lithium-ton batter pad. hou-.cd in its ba. ~: . Any c:-.cess po"'cr c;cncratcd v.ould be returned lu the Tc as A&M electric grid.

To ma-ximize impa ·ton tudent!' anti non-solar p<:'l\\cr consumption. it is propo~cd thut AMPS he installed in areas of high p~destrian traffic such as ncar hus ·tops. dormitories. th~: MSC and Kyk Field. Due to its unique de. ign. AMPS can be relocated to an) existing light pole location based on changing traffic models and student nt:eds. The initial prototype ""ould be installed at the bus stop located at th~: corner or lrl!land and Ross. near the Engim;.,;ring Innovation Center ( EI{' ). Thi~ would give student easy acccs~ In th~: AMI'S during prototype evaluation and te ting.

Once approved by the: CBF. th~: initial MP. prutot) pl: '"ill he d~:'cl"pcd "'ith funding from the Aggie Ureen fund . At1cr completing prototype testing. design changes will be implcmc:ntcJ (if ;my) and the final design of AMPS will be developed. l ip to ten operational unit 'A ill be construch.:d and installed around campus.

A sci nf engineering drawings and a concept render ol'thc proposed /\MPS prototype arc: ..:m:loscd. Thank you for your consideration or this rc:qucst.

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MEMORANDUM

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Dr. Jerry Strawser Co-Chair, Council for the Built Environment

Dr. Karan Watson

Co-Chair, Council for the Built Environment

Ms. Lilia Gonzales, AlA University Architect and Chair, Design Review Sub-Council

March 4, 2015

Design Review Sub-Council (DRsc) Report Aggie Mini Power Stations

On February 25, 2015 the Design Review sub-council (DRsc) reviewed a request from the Engineering Academic and Student Affairs Office for the installation of Aggie Mini Power Stations (AMPS}. The request includes the installation of the AMPS prototype at the corner of Ireland and Ross, plus the installation of up to nine additional units around campus.

This project, funded by the Aggie Green Fund, will develop and insta ll a set of solar-powered charging stations across campus. They are intended to provide a quick charge of mobile devices as 10-15 minutes could produce up to 20% of power. They are proposed to be installed in areas of high pedestrian traffic such as near bus stops, dormitories, the MSC and Kyle Field. The project objective is to engage undergraduate students in a design/build application using solar power and is in connection with the Engineering Innovation Center. The design intent of the stations includes: collect solar energy through a top-mounted solar cell; charge electronic devices through USB charging ports; store excess energy in an AMPS battery pack; and track and display information such as solar usage metrics and real time bus information. The proposal is to install the prototype over the summer and collect data to determine what adjustments are necessary. The students would build and install the remaining ten devices in the fall. If the project it is not successful, then the light poles would be returned to their original state .

The stations are designed to be built around the existing LED light-poles currently utilized on campus. The overall height with the top-mounted solar power cell is approximately 14 feet high. The battery pack will be located at the base of the pole, beneath a tabletop, which is designed with one ADA accessible port. Above the tabletop will be eight charging ports and the display screen. The design is still being finalized, but as of now the goal is to accommodate eight users. The maintenance and repairs of the AMPS will be addressed by the College of Engineering, while maintenance of the light poles and LED fixtures will still be handled by the

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The DRsc expressed concerns with the aesthetics of the device and questioned whether there was a way to reduce the amount of attachments to the poles and make it more effective. The potential to apply the solar cells to the rooftops of the bus shelters in lieu of the light poles was also questioned. There were also concerns with the potential to obstruct paths of travel in these high traffic areas if users were standing around the

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device or if lines were formed around the devices. In addition, the use of signage needs to be addressed. The DRsc encourages limited use of signage such as project identification. The project request brought up a

greater concern for the committee regarding the Campus Master Plan and it being outdated in regards to requests such as these.

Action On February 25, 2015 the DRsc unanimously voted for approval of the prototype for the Aggie Mini Power Stations as proposed, with the following caveats:

Prior to installation of the remaining nine devices, all concerns and questions as stated above must be presented to the DRsc. These include functionality, aesthetics and safety. Alternative locations need to be identified to address the concerns stated above.

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• Track & Display - Solar usage metrics

- Real time bus information

- AMPS system status

Design Requirements (2/2) • Integrate aesthetically with the Built Environment

• Adhere to applicable Texas and Federal standards*

• Install AMPS at strategic locations to maximize exposure to students and sun

• Maintain existing light pole functionality

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• Monitor system -report AMPS metrics, system status, and outages on a display at EIC

• Continue routine maintenance of light poles by the university

• Address needed repairs - College of Engineering responsible for component repair of all AMPS systems

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

OHoce of tho> Vocot Presidl!nl for S(udent Atfatrs

MEMORANDUM

TO: Dr. Karan Watson

Co-chair, Council on the Built Environment

Or. Jerry Strawser

Co-chair, Council on the Built Environment

FROM: Tm~~ Chair, CBE Technical Review Sub-council

DATE: February 24, 2015

SUBJECT: CBE TRsc Recommendation : Request for the installation of Aggie Mini Power Stations

On February 9, 20l5, Mrs. Magda Lagoudas, Executive Director, Industry and Nonprofit Partnerships

presented to the CBE's Technical Review Sub-council on the proposed request for the installation of

Aggie Mini Power Stations.

In March 2014, EASA received approval for funding from the Aggie Green Fund to develop and Install a

set of solar-powered stations, Aggie Mini Power Station (AMPS), across campus to support charging

student electronic devices. Students from ENGR 270/470- Engineering Projects in Community Service,

have developed an ADA compliant AMPS design that is a sel f-sufficient, solar powered lamp-post that

can be installed at strategic locations across campus to provide an eco-friendly alternative for charging

electronic devices.

Built around the Gardea and Sterner LED light-poles currently used on campus would provide the ability

to quickly charge electronic devices. External modifications will adhere to the bronze, anodized finish of

the original light poles and will consist of the following: 250W mono-crystalline solar panel mounted on

top of the existing lamp-post; power junction box housing multiple USB and 110V electrical outlets;

graphical display providing usage statistics and current AMPS status; metal shelf for supporting charging

electronic devices; positive battery enclosure.

To maximize impact on student s and non-solar power consumption, it is proposed that AMPS be

installed in areas of high pedestrian traffic such as near bus stops, dormitories, the MSC, and Kyle Field.

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Recommendation

The Technical Review Sub-council supports the proposed request for the installation of Aggie Min•

Power Stations and recommends approval, provided the following issues/concerns are addressed and

funded.

Utility & Energy Services:

TAMU UES looks forward to working closely with the project and design team to ensure that all campus

requirements are met and that the project is successful.

The project and design team will need to follow the applicable TAMU UES Design Standards where

applicable · https://utilities.tamu.edu/design-standards/

The project and design team will need to follow the TAMU policy on digging on campus- prior to any

excavation · https://utilities tamu.edu/ dlgging-campus/

It may be beneficial to the success of the project to try and co-locate the stations alongside ex_isting bus

stop structures to provide shade for comfort and reduce the need for ground penetrations.

EHS and SASE:

110 V outlets must be GFCl outlets to protect users.

Electrical and structural designs and must be reviewed and approved by appropriate professional

engineers.

Routine maintenance plans should be developed and implemented as part of this project.

Security enhancements to the design should be considered to reduce likelihood of theft of devices being

charged.

CIS:

The Aggie Mini Power Stations may need to be discussed with CIS in more detail concerning Data (if

needed) at these locations. This could significantly increase the cost of installation if conduit needs to

be placed for Data cabling.

University Police:

Have concerns that users may lose their property at the stiltion. Users whose attention is drawn away

from their device while it is charging may have their property stolen. UPD has past cases where young,

non-A&M persons steal on campus. Many are found wearing A&M attire and carrying a backpack.

Users may also simply forget their device and board an A&M bus. There would be a good chance tha t

the property would not be there upon their return.

Suggest that signage be placed on the station that encourages persons to remain with their device while

it is. charging.

If approved and implemented, I suggest that UPD have a point of contact to share any crime information

associated with the charging station. If crimes do occur, that information should be considered before

approving and installing more stations on campus

Capital Financial Planning. Facilities Serv1ces. FCOR/GIS. Procurement. Telecommunications,

Transportation Serv1ces. Student Affairs.

No concerns.

Xc· CBE Technical Review Sub-council

CBE Support Staff