FYI Intersting Energy Facts
August 22, 2007 Edition:
"Since 2003 the U has been working on a behavioral program to ensure that its resources are being efficiently used. The energy savings from this program have been substantial thanks to those who occupy and help control the buildings on campus. The CO2 impact for these savings is roughly equivalent to 8,866 passenger cars not driven for one year."
October 3, 2007 Edition:
"Since the university’s energy-saving program began in July 2003 the U has saved the CO2 equivalent of 6,877,370 gallons of gasoline."
October 17, 2007 Edition:
"Since the university’s energy-saving program began in July 2003 the U has saved the CO2 equivalent of 11,023 passenger cars and light trucks not driven for one year.”
October 31, 2007 Edition:
"Since the university’s energy-saving program began in July 2003 the U has saved the CO2 equivalent of 20,747 tons of recycled (rather than land-filled) waste.”
November 14, 2007 Edition:
"Since the university’s energy-saving program began in July 2003 the U has saved the CO2 equivalent of 51,348 acres of pine or fir forests storing carbon for one year."
November 28, 2007 Edition:
"Since the university’s energy-saving program began in July 2003 the U has saved the CO2 equivalent of 11,023 passenger cars and light trucks not driven for one year."
Please Note
The Office of Sustainability is a clearinghouse for information on sustainability initiatives being carried out by other departments and groups at the U of Utah. This project was implemented by the U of U Energy Management group. Please contact project leader Bianca Shama directly to learn more details. (801) 585-117. Contact info