Sustaining Kansas: the 2012 Kansas Higher Education Sustainability Conference
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Item Open Access Solar-Powered Charge Stations: LCA Thinking(Kansas State University, 2012-11-20) Chan, E.; Erickson, Larry E.; Boguski, Terrie K.; Leven, Blase A.; Natarajan, Bala; lerick; tboguski; baleven; balaLife cycle assessment shows that solar energy has lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to coal and natural gas. There are air quality benefits associated with the electrification of transportation. Solar-powered charge stations and the electrification of transportation reduce GHGs and improve air quality. Introducing plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs) can potentially reduce dependence on foreign oil, and introducing more charge stations can help them penetrate the automobile market. Further research is needed to develop the decision support tools.Item Open Access Smart Solar Powered Charge Stations for Electric Vehicles(Kansas State University, 2012-11-20) Erickson, Larry E.; Babcock, Michael; Boguski, Terrie; Brase, Gary L.; Griswold, Wendy; Kramer, Kimberly W.; Leven, Blase; Mirafzal, Behrooz; Natarajan, Bala; Pahwa, Anil; lerick; mwb; tboguski; gbrase; griswold; kramer; baleven; mirafzal; bala; pahwaSmart solar powered charge stations (SSPCS) and smart microgrids that control power flow to electric vehicles at work sites, shopping malls, restaurants, schools, parks, etc. will become important as the number of electric vehicles (EVs) increases. Progress on the development of SSPCS will be presented. This will include the rationale for SSPCS and a triple bottom line analysis of SSPCS. Wide adoption of SSPCS will enhance and support the electrification of transportation and market penetration of EVs. Business models that include free parking and charging at SSPCS can be implemented to encourage people to electrify their transportation. Business models that include charge station control by power companies can include use of the power flow to the vehicles as a form of spinning reserve. Convenient and inexpensive charging of EVs is desirable and beneficial to all because significant electrification of transportation will impact gasoline supplies and prices over time.Item Open Access Academic Commitments to Sustainability at PSU(Kansas State University, 2012-11-20) Triplett, JimThis poster will detail the Bachelor of Integrated Studies in Sustainability, Society and Resource Management at Pittsburg State University. In addition, other programs that have specific commitments to sustainability will be highlighted.
