It’s time for our weekly energy campaign update. Our ninth annual Energy Campaign at the University at Albany started Wednesday, September 2nd , running for ten weeks until November 8th . The campaign aims to reduce electricity consumption on campus by 10%.
Week 6 Results
Each week, the campus creeps closer to the goal of a 10% reduction. As of week 6, we’ve reduced our electricity use by 7.8%. The cumulative results show that the Lecture Centers has the highest percent reduction. This marks a distinct difference from last year, when the Lecture Centers waivered around the 10%-15% range. This decrease demonstrates the collective commitment of individuals to turn off electronics in communal spaces. Way to go!
Even with the significant progress of the Lecture Centers, the Academic Buildings’ Energy Campaign achievements are slipping. Just a few weeks ago, the academic buildings hovered near the 8% reduction, whereas now their score is closer to the 6% mark. The dorms and apartment buildings are carrying you!
Watts On? Turn it off!
The Energy Check Team, made up of Green Scene volunteers, have been diligently performing Energy Checks in the buildings who are the low performers in the Campaign. These students take time every Friday evening to go through classrooms to ensure that lights and computers are shut off for the weekend, a two day time period when they will not be in use. As you leave for the weekend, be sure to shut every electronic off; computers, monitors, and lights enjoy weekend respite as much as you. Don’t forget to shut it all down on Friday with these tips .
Show off with #UAlbanyEnergy
When you engage in an energy saving activity, take a moment to upload a picture of you and your colleagues to Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram with the hashtag #UAlbanyEnergy. Each submission will automatically count as a ticket to win a celebratory breakfast for your office. One winner will be chosen every two weeks!
Got questions? Email gogreen@albany.edu .
Mary Ellen
Mary Ellen Mallia, PhD
Director of Environmental Sustainability
University at Albany
Business Administration 309
518-442-2601
www.albany.edu/gogreen
Facebook: UAlbany Green Scene
Twitter: UAlbanyGreenScn
