Resource Conservation
Winning building proctors above from front, left: Donna Maes-Math, Laura Vidal-Lesser, and Maureen Murphy -Science Learning Lab.
Winners not shown: Tito Salas- Fiske Planetarium and Sheila Goff - Henderson Museum.
Also pictured from rear, left: Paul Tabolt-VCA, Moe Tabrizi-Energy Conservation Officer, and Chancellor Peterson.
(Photo courtesy of Jefferson Dogde - Silver & Gold Record)
What is Buff Energy Star?
The Buff Energy Star Award Program is a voluntary program to showcase, recognize and reward building proctors that reduce energy waste and improve efficiency with the assistance of the Resource Conservation Office & Facilities staff. The campus annual energy bill currently exceeds $25 million dollars. The goal of the Buff Energy Star program is to reduce energy consumption, reduce campus CO2 emissions and other environmental impacts of energy usage, and provide energy conservation learning opportunities. Building proctors in buildings granted the Buff Energy Star Award will receive a $1000 bonus.
The Buff Energy Star Award is granted to buildings that fulfill all of the following 4 program criteria:
- The building must reduce its electricity use by at least 5% from the prior fiscal year.
- The building proctor must take an active role in communicating and encouraging building occupants to conserve resources. This can be achieved by displaying energy and water conservation posters and educational materials (provided by Environmental Center and Resource Conservation Office).
- The building proctor must complete the Energy Audit Checklist with Moe Tabrizi, the Campus Energy Conservation Officer (ECO).
- The building proctor must work with the ECO to take action on the findings of the audit and submit the Energy Audit Follow-Up.
Buff Energy Star In the News:
- 2006 Buff Energy Star Award Winners - (PDF)
- CU Awarded For Bright Ideas - Daily Camera Oct. 27,2006 (PDF)
- 2005 Buff Energy Star Award Winners - (PDF)
- 2004 Buff Energy Star Award Winners - (PDF)
