Annual Res Hall Energy Contest, ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Unplugged, Running November 1-15

Students living in ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Res Halls and most Greek Houses can compete to reduce their energy usage over the course of two weeks, November 1-15.

Don’t worry, if you're an off-campus or commuter student, you can still participate.

All ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ undergraduate students, both on and off campus, can for a chance to win raffle prizes. 

Tips to Win:

  • Monitor your building’s live energy consumption and take action. 
  • Get your friends and suitemates to reduce your building’s electricity use by turning off the lights, taking the stairs, unplugging devices, and washing clothes in cold water. 
  • Have a pledge signing party with your RA.
  • Off campus students should consider switching to LED lights instead of incandescent bulbs and unplug or use smart powerstrips. 
  • Consider other home energy tips from the Office of Energy & Sustainability Website. 

Prizes:

For the winning building, there will be a fun pizza party! 

Points will be awarded for: 

  • reducing the amount of energy used in your residence hall 
  • Number of resigned that sign up for the Sustainability Pledge
  • Individuals are automatically entered to win raffle prizes by signing the pledge. Prizes include gift cards and zero waste kits with tote bags, reusable silverware, beeswax wraps, and more!

ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Unplugged is organized by the Office of Energy & Sustainability, Sustainability Ambassadors with support from Student Sustainability Council, the Conservation Project and RHA.