This week, it's time to go all out--storm the lounges, check the bathrooms, and conserve as much electricity as you can. Don't forget that clothes dryers and elevators also use a lot of energy, so limit your use of these as much as possible!
Also, don't forget about No Power Hour on Thursday!
Monday, February 25, 2008
Sunday, February 24, 2008
DO IT IN THE DARK: (No) Power Hour!
Celebrate the final week of Battle of the Bulbs with a (No) Power Hour on Thursday from 9-10 p.m. Go dark by turning off all your lights and by unplugging everything possible for the hour!
Week 3 Results
Week 4 is your big chance to do something special to show your committment to energy conservation! Don't slack off now!Click on the image to enlarge it.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Week 3 Targets
Remember, victory depends on your overall energy reduction, so don't wait until the 4th week to get proactive!
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Tip of the Week
Most of the energy used by a washing machine comes from heating the water. Next time you do laundry, use warm or cold water instead of hot (clothes also last longer that way!). You can also hang clothes to dry rather than putting them in the dryer.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Did You Know? Energy Star Devices
Most electronic devices (such as computers and monitors) and appliances (including microwaves, dishwashers, and toasters) come with an Energy Star label that identifies energy efficient products.
The EPA estimates that selective purchase of Energy Star devices saved around $12 billion in 2005.
The EPA estimates that selective purchase of Energy Star devices saved around $12 billion in 2005.
Week 2 Results
Building Week 2: 8th–15th
Target Usage %
Blackstone 3584 3720 -6.6
Breckinridge 4392 3840 -21.3
Broadview 7371 7020 -14.3
Burton-Judson 18765 21000 +0.7
Maclean 5565 5423 -12.3
Pierce 19608 20404 -6.3
Snell-Hitchcock 9021 11340 +13.1
Shoreland 35181 38240 -2.2
Max Palevsky 42866 46577 -2.2
ALL DORMS 146353 157564 -3.1
Chart to come soon!
Target Usage %
Blackstone 3584 3720 -6.6
Breckinridge 4392 3840 -21.3
Broadview 7371 7020 -14.3
Burton-Judson 18765 21000 +0.7
Maclean 5565 5423 -12.3
Pierce 19608 20404 -6.3
Snell-Hitchcock 9021 11340 +13.1
Shoreland 35181 38240 -2.2
Max Palevsky 42866 46577 -2.2
ALL DORMS 146353 157564 -3.1
Chart to come soon!
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Tip of the Week
As Week 2 begins, here's another tip to lead your house to victory:
Last one awake in your house at night? Make a quick round to check for empty common areas and bathrooms with the lights still on. Flick them off--and prevent several hours of unnecessary energy use.
Last one awake in your house at night? Make a quick round to check for empty common areas and bathrooms with the lights still on. Flick them off--and prevent several hours of unnecessary energy use.
Week 1 Results!
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Monday, February 4, 2008
T-shirts, CFLs, pledge forms, giveaways, etc
Have you seen those awesome 100% organic cotton Battle of the Bulbs t-shirts from American Apparel around campus? You too can become a proud wearer for the low price of $10! Just stop by our table in the Reynolds Club this week on Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 11:30-2 p.m.
If you buy a t-shirt, we'll hook you up with two free tickets to the raffle at our closing ceremony, where we will be giving away sweet prizes from Patagonia and more! If you don't want to throw down the bones for a shirt, but still want to be awesome, you can fill out a pledge form to participate in the Battle and we'll automatically enter you in the raffle (for free!).
Speaking of more stuff about the table, you can also drop by to get free buttons adorned with clever slogans like "Kiss Me, I Do it in the Dark!" Even if you live in an apartment, you can still pledge to participate. For apartment-dwellers, we're giving away free compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs), which use about a quarter of the energy a traditional incandescent bulb typically sucks up, and last ten times as long! (If you live in a dorm, you should be able to get these for your desk lamp simply by putting in a work order).
If you buy a t-shirt, we'll hook you up with two free tickets to the raffle at our closing ceremony, where we will be giving away sweet prizes from Patagonia and more! If you don't want to throw down the bones for a shirt, but still want to be awesome, you can fill out a pledge form to participate in the Battle and we'll automatically enter you in the raffle (for free!).
Speaking of more stuff about the table, you can also drop by to get free buttons adorned with clever slogans like "Kiss Me, I Do it in the Dark!" Even if you live in an apartment, you can still pledge to participate. For apartment-dwellers, we're giving away free compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs), which use about a quarter of the energy a traditional incandescent bulb typically sucks up, and last ten times as long! (If you live in a dorm, you should be able to get these for your desk lamp simply by putting in a work order).
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Week 1 Target
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Friday, February 1, 2008
Tip of the Week
Open the blinds and let in the light! Taking advantage of natural sunlight reduces your need for electric lighting, cutting down on energy use.
The Battle has Begun!
As of 12 a.m. today, the Battle has begun! Energy usage is going on record...is your dorm the best conserver or the worst guzzler?
Tip: Nobody in the room? Turn off the lights! Electricity use is not significantly increased by turning the lights off and on unless you're only going out for a couple of minutes.
Keep your eyes peeled for info on each dorm's progress. Our first update will be in a week.
Tip: Nobody in the room? Turn off the lights! Electricity use is not significantly increased by turning the lights off and on unless you're only going out for a couple of minutes.
Keep your eyes peeled for info on each dorm's progress. Our first update will be in a week.
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