Maddie Chesebro
Maddie Chesebro presented on the Berkeley Clean Energy Campus project, which will replace the campus's 1987 fossil gas cogeneration plant with an electrified heating and cooling facility. Phase 1 construction begins in mid-2026, leading to cogeneration shutdown by 2029 and work through the mid-2030s. She requested ASUC support in communicating upcoming construction disruptions and accessibility accommodations to the student body.
passed by unanimous consent
moved by Reading,
seconded by
Memon
passed by unanimous consent
moved by Reading,
seconded by
Memon
3 more passed
moved by De Miguel,
seconded by
Scott
7 people spoke
A representative speaking on behalf of the Committee on Student Fees announced the Student Fees Forum taking place the following day from 3 to 5 p.m. in East Pauley Ballroom. They asked senators to encourage their communities to attend to learn how their $1,500 in annual fees are used and noted that free food will be provided.
Anaya Lacy spoke in support of the 'Establishing the Shade' proposal, which aims to clean up a poorly maintained, weed-covered plot of land behind the Alumni House near Strawberry Creek. She argued that clearing the overgrown plants and fire hazards would create a shaded, comfortable space for students to picnic, study, and relax.
Fabiana spoke in support of the campus electrification infrastructure overhaul, highlighting energy loss from current systems and the scale of upcoming changes. She called on the Senate to help communicate these impacts to students and build collaboration between facility services, accessibility offices, and student committees.
Nathalie Sheetsborough urged the ASUC Senate to support the Energy Campus Project and promote it across campus. She emphasized the project's financial and sustainability benefits, as well as future opportunities for senate involvement and fundraising.
Abby Decker spoke on behalf of the ECO Office to urge the ASUC Senate to support the resolution for campus decarbonization and environmental justice. She stressed the need for a just clean energy transition with educational opportunities and raised concerns about health and safety hazards at the current campus power plant.
Yardella spoke in favor of the DCDCB plan and campus electrification, arguing that upgrading the current inefficient power system aligns with sustainability values and boosts efficiency. She urged the Senate to support the goal to help UC Berkeley remain a leader in campus decarbonization alongside peer institutions like UC Davis.
The speaker urged the ASUC Senate to pass SR 25/26-096 in support of ACA 10. They emphasized that while graduate students deserve representation, undergraduates make up roughly 230,000 of the 300,000 UC students and need their perspectives represented on the UC Board of Regents.
