CSUCI’s Green Revolving Fund (GRF) supports investment in efficiency projects. The GRF enables the campus to invest in energy efficiency and water conservation projects that will save costs and reduce CI’s environmental impact. The best part is that the savings generated from these projects will be reinvested into the fund, allowing us to continue making green investments and further reducing CI’s operating costs.
GRF Mission
The mission of CSUCI’s GRF is to reduce utility expenses, conserve resources, engage students in sustainability, and achieve CSUCI’s sustainability goals.
How the Green Revolving Fund Works
Typical Projects
The most commonly funded categories include:
- Lighting Retrofits
- HVAC Improvements
- Equipment/Appliance Replacement
- All Types of Commissioning
- Behavior Change Campaigns
- Building/Lighting Controls
- Building Envelope Improvements
- Renewable Energy
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Submit a GRF Proposal
Eligibility
All CSUCI students, staff, faculty, administrators, and departments that have an idea that will make CSUCI a more sustainable place are invited to make a difference by applying for a loan from the GRF. Seniors who are graduating must submit a plan for who will be taking the project on after they