Energy
Facts
- About 70% of U.S. generated energy comes from nonrenewable sources
- Over the past three academic years, energy use at the residence halls and apartments has decreased by 5%
Student Housing practices
- 4.2 kw photovoltaic system at the Tri-Cooperatives
- Solar hot water at Leach and Solano Park
- Undergoing MBCx at Alder, Kearney, Laben , Miller, and Thompson Halls
- Lights connected to motion sensors and/or photocells in some spaces
- Electronic ballasts and fluorescent lights in residence halls
- ENERGY STAR washing machines
- White roofs to reduce heating and cooling loads
- Energy management systems in the buildings
- Thermostat controls allow user control in an efficient range
- Provides each student a low energy fluorescent desk lamp
What you can do
- Turn off your electronics when not in use
- Use natural light and switch off lights when you leave a room
- Save energy by using power management features on your computer
- Buy CFLs instead of incandescent lights
- See the Utilities Dashboard for consumption information