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  The Humboldt Energy Independence Fund (HEIF)

  Aims to make the Humboldt state University campus in Arcata,CA energy independent through an additional student fee of $10/semester.

  This policy change reached a student vote in the spring of 2004 where it was approved by an 86% majority!

  At that time it met a political roadblock at the chancellors office when he used his executive powers to veto the implementation of this student supported policy.

  In the wake of a major political shift favoring sustainability, the HEIF once again has arisen to claim its role as HSU's solution to future climate-change.  The student organizations overseeing implementation will approach the chancellor again this year to hopefully garner final approval.

  Until then, the HEIF exists as a non-mandatory student fee.  At registration students will be prompted with an option to give $10 to the fund.  It is anticipated that this system will result in enough cash flow to begin campus projects now!

  read more www.humboldt.edu/~sctf
  and contact us! sctf@humboldt.edu

  Jeff Hinton
  Co-Director
  Humboldt Energy Independence FundOn Colleges and universities are learning what it takes to go green posted 3 years, 1 month ago 4 Responses