Campus Achievements 2004 - 2006
Note: This page is provided as a way to highlight the progress the University has made toward a more energy efficient campus. These achievements are not related to the Climate Change Institute. Academic / Research / Mechanical / Lighting / Controls
- steam trap survey, inventory and repair
- steam infrastructure upgrades
- lighting upgrades
- improved control of heating and ventilation systems in academic buildings for increased efficiency.
Transportation
- six new hybrid vehivles added to the university fleet
- encouraging carpooling by establishing dedicated campus carpool staions
- increase in the University sponsored bus service (BAT bus) with Bango Area Transportation to provide service for students, faculty and staff.
- increase use of interactive video for teleconferencing to reduce travel and save energy
- working on alternative transportation options to reduce vehicular traffic on and to campus.
Energy Purchases
- ENERGY STAR purchases required campuswide
- plans underway to bring on cogeneration facility in three years resulting in significant long term energy savings and reductions in greenhouse gases.
Residence Halls
- installation of over 200 electric timers to replace light switches
- installation of heating controls in 4 residence halls. These controls enable students to control their heat from 55 – 72 degrees in their individual rooms, to prevent over heating and adjustment of temperature by opening windows.
- installation of energy efficient light bulbs in over 800 resident rooms
- installation of motion sensors in dorm room hallways
- installation of low flow shower fixtures in 5 residence halls. These fixtures reduce water usage by 30,000 gallons per building per day.
- winterization upgrades to University Park family housing