Resource Conservation
Tips for Saving Energy!
- When not in use, turn off lights, computers, and other electronics. Report energy waste to Hotline.
- Buy equipment with the energy star label.
- Learn what you can do to fight Vampire Energy.
- Understand the Holiday Building Setback Schedule.
- Follow the 7 Habits of Energy Efficient People.
- Use energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs.
- Use less hot water. Wash clothes in warm or cold. Reduce shower time. Report water waste to Hotline.
- Make double-sided copies. Recycle paper and buy recyled products.
- Consolildate automobile trips. Walk, bike, carpool, or use the HOP, SKIP, JUMP, LEAP, DASH, BOUND, SKYRIDE, STAMPEDE, and other RTD options.
- More tips >>
- Want to do more? Complete a Building Audit Checklist.
- Energy Star - Back - To - School Shopping Checklist
The Office of Campus Resource Conservation is charged to evaluate and implement economically feasible technological breakthroughs and solutions to reduce our environmental footprint. The Resource Conservation Office promotes and implements "best in class" sustainable capital construction practices as well as the most effective behavioral conservation measures.
Our campus is among the top in the nation in regards to its energy conservation focus and environmental stewardship. Given our history, current expectations are that the campus will respond to the President's/Chancellor's Climate Commitment concerning the significant reduction of CO2 emissions and the Governor's mandate for Greening of the State Government.
- More details on the campus' plan to achieve the Governor's "Greening of the State Government" executive order.
- Read about the Carbon Neutrality and Sustainability Pledge.
We think of the "Greening of the State Government" mandate as our near term goal in support of our larger goals of carbon neutrality and the Chancellor's pledge to American College and University President Climate Commitment. We will attempt to step up to these long term, challenging goals by large scale energy conservation measures, the use of large scale renewable energy power generation sources and new & breakthrough technologies.
