2022 ENERGY STAR® Residence Hall Energy Competition
During the month of April, seven University Residence Halls battled it out to see who could save the most energy and water in the 2022 Battle of the Buildings Energy Challenge. The results are in, and we’re excited to share them with you! Battle of the Buildings is a contest created by ENERGY STAR®, designed to encourage participants to save building energy consumption through internal competition.
Student sustainability leaders from the Phoenix Sustainability Initiative and Sustainability Ambassadors led the effort with support from the Office of Sustainability and Campus & Student Life. Students successfully generated weekly dialogue around energy efficiency best practices in the residence halls and beyond by posting ENERGY STAR® signage and promotional materials and offering daily tips to keep their housemates on track. The long-term goal of the Battle of the Buildings is to promote energy-efficient behaviors that will continue long after the competition period and that extend to the rest of campus. Special thank you to Jovani Myers, Woodlawn Commons Director of Operations, and Crystal Szewczyk, Housing & Residence Life Director of Operations, for providing incredible support and guidance throughout the competition.
The biggest electricity reduction went to Burton-Judson Courts, with a reduction of 26% relative to their own baseline average. The biggest water reduction went to International House, with a reduction of 34% relative to their own baseline average. Congratulations to all on a job well done!
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