Spring 2017
Committee:
LAC/EPC
Whereas, solar power is the collection of sunlight, redistributed into renewable electricity via the process of photovoltaic (PV) or concentrated solar power (CSP), and can be used as a sustainable energy source;
Whereas, electricity costs are considered large operating expense at community college districts, which can be spent on further improvement of infrastructure at our educational institutions, programs offered to benefit the general student population, and increase funding for student success services by using solar energy;
Whereas, Butte College, Bakersfield College, De Anza College, Los Angeles Trade Technical College, Santa Rosa Junior College, College of the Siskiyous, and Solano Community College District have already taken steps towards educating and implementing green technology at their local campuses; and
Whereas, the long term effects of green technology are beneficial to the environment and general welfare of the population, offset the short term costs used towards creating these technological improvements on our campuses.
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges promote to all California Community Colleges to create a plan of action upon installing solar panels and other green technology with collaboration with all associated student organizations; and
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges promotes and advocates for legislation that promotes alternative energy initiatives, subsidies, and grants, education on green technology, fossil fuel divestment, and the elimination of carbon emissions.
Whereas, electricity costs are considered large operating expense at community college districts, which can be spent on further improvement of infrastructure at our educational institutions, programs offered to benefit the general student population, and increase funding for student success services by using solar energy;
Whereas, Butte College, Bakersfield College, De Anza College, Los Angeles Trade Technical College, Santa Rosa Junior College, College of the Siskiyous, and Solano Community College District have already taken steps towards educating and implementing green technology at their local campuses; and
Whereas, the long term effects of green technology are beneficial to the environment and general welfare of the population, offset the short term costs used towards creating these technological improvements on our campuses.
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges promote to all California Community Colleges to create a plan of action upon installing solar panels and other green technology with collaboration with all associated student organizations; and
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges promotes and advocates for legislation that promotes alternative energy initiatives, subsidies, and grants, education on green technology, fossil fuel divestment, and the elimination of carbon emissions.