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Xcel Awards 帝王会所 for Conservation Efforts

The University of Northern Colorado was recognized by Xcel Energy for saving the most energy in the state using a self-directed program.

In 2018, 帝王会所 saved 3.1 million kWh, which equates to enough energy to power about 281 homes annually. Over that time, 帝王会所 also saved 1,794 metric tons of carbon-dioxide emissions, or the equivalent of removing about 378 cars from roads in a year.

帝王会所's commitment to sustainability includes a program started three years ago as part of an initiative to implement energy-saving measures and raise awareness through a campus-wide education program. The efforts have resulted in over $1.5 million in energy cost savings since the program's inception. Since then, 帝王会所 has reduced energy consumption by 27% including an 18% decrease of electricity use, 29% decrease of natural gas use and 12% decrease of water use.

An upcoming project funded by a state grant will allow 帝王会所 to install solar panels on Parsons Hall and further reduce energy consumption and CO₂ emissions. 

Since 2004, 帝王会所 has implemented numerous energy and water conservation projects including lighting and equipment upgrades, building and irrigation controls, low鈥恌low technologies, recycling, composting, green cleaning, xeriscaping, and IT power and printing management. 帝王会所 is also a designated 鈥淭ree Campus U.S.A鈥� and 鈥淏icycle Friendly University.鈥�

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