We emit approximately 24,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent into the atmosphere every year from our electricity use. To promote the conservation of electricity in the Residence Halls, University Apartments, Academic Buildings, and Support Buildings, we conduct the Energy Campaign, a 10-week challenge for all monitored buildings to achieve a 10% reduction in electricity use as measure against their baselines. The residence buildings earn back a portion of their savings, which then funds the Residential Life Sustainability Grant program.
Last year, annual Energy Campaign began on September 7th and ran until November 13th. We saved over 558,000 kilowatt hours and achieved an 5.3% campus-wide reduction. Together we saved more than 200 tons of CO2 from entering our atmosphere. You can view more equivalents at the EPA website by clicking here.
Fall 2018
Week 10 |
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Residential Building |
Percent Reduction |
KWH Saved |
Carbon Dioxide Saved (in tons) |
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6836 |
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Colonial |
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1644 |
0.61 |
Dutch |
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Empire |
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Freedom |
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Indian |
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Liberty |
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State |
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| Academic Buildings | 8.8% |
36644 |
13.67 |
| Dorms & Apartments | 13.9% |
45614 |
17.02 |
CAMPUS TOTAL |
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Office of Sustainability
University at Albany
State University of New York - CS 15 (we moved!) 1400 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12222 Phone (518) 442-2592 Fax (518) 442-3170
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