UW-L's Trowbridge Hall is the winner of the
2009 Chancellor's Energy Challenge. The only other residence hall, out of the eleven participating, that was able to conserve electricity over the four week challenge period was Angell Hall. This was the first year of the Energy Challenge. Hopefully it was a valuable learning experience for all of us. The Joint Committee on Environmental Sustainability congratulates Trowbridge Hall on its victory and thanks all of the hall residents who participated in the challenge by taking steps to reduce energy consumption.
While the competition is over, the challenge is not. We must all do whatever we can to reduce energy consumption. Consider doing the following to make a difference:
- Turn off lights when you leave a room.
- Use energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs.
- Turn off computers and other electrical devices when not in use.
- Set up computers to take advantage of power conservation settings during the day.
- Walk, bike or use public transportation whenever possible.
- Take a shorter shower to conserve hot water.
Only with everyone working together can we help conserve energy and reduce the production of greenhouse gases. Change begins with each of us.
