answer-the-last-3-questions

• What is the problem/opportunity? (should be quantitative as possible)
  • Silverware problem
  • Lack of recycling bins in dorms
  • Reuse furniture
  • Solar Panels in new dorms

• What is the solution?

• Recycling bins in every dorm room

• What is the outcome?

https://www.solarpowerauthority.com/top-10-u-s-solar-powered-universities-and-how-theyre-doing-it/

Top 10 universities that have implemented solar panels

Average lifetime savings in New Hampshire, Price shown after repayments of capital: $53,661

Wind energy is cleaner due to less pollution and no greenhouse gases

7 Benefits (https://goingsolar.com/7-benefits-of-solar-panels-for-universities-schools/)

1. Free energy
2. The more an institution embraces renewable energy, the better its image will be with the community.
3. universities that invest in solar power can operate outside of the traditional grid system, which may be helpful during a utility power outage.
4. Press coverage
5. Low maintenance, strong enough to withstand hurricanes
6. colleges and universities can receive a 30 percent investment tax credit from the federal government

https://greenfuture.io/solar/wind-vs-solar-energy

Wind vs solar energy

RUBRIC FOR PAPER

• Apply the triple bottom line framework
  • social, environmental (or ecological) and financial
• Describe the proposal
  • background, case studies, resources and discuss and identify trends
• Other schools that have succeeded (identify 2-3)
  • What sort of metrics does each use to measure success?
• How many years until you save money from the cost of the investment? (breakeven analysis)
• Would SNHU have to pay?

Questions to Answer:

1. Exactly what problem will this proposal solve?

2. What stakeholders will benefit from this proposal?

3. Who do you need to include in your anticipated proposal? How will you approach them? What are some of their gains and losses in collaborating?