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Unplugged: Insights from the UR Energy Wars Competition at the University of Richmond

Discover the lessons learned from the UR Energy Wars, an internal competition aimed at reducing energy consumption across residence halls at the University of Richmond. This initiative raised awareness about energy use, GHG emissions, and climate change while encouraging students to adopt more sustainable habits. By exploring the successes and challenges faced, this overview highlights effective strategies for future energy reduction competitions, emphasizing the importance of communication, engagement, and incentives to foster a culture of sustainability on campus.

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Unplugged: Insights from the UR Energy Wars Competition at the University of Richmond

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  1. unplugged. Lessons from the UR Energy Wars Competition Kaitlan Lawrence, University of Richmond ‘12

  2. Overview • Why compete to reduce? • Campus Conservation Nationals • UR Energy Wars: Challenges & Successes • Lessons for Future Competitions

  3. Why Compete to Reduce? • Raise awareness about energy consumption, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and climate change • Competitive structure offers incentive(s) for students to make changes to habits & lifestyle while competing against peers • Encourage energy education & student involvement in consumption-reduction projects • Reduce energy use & thereby decrease impact on GHG emissions

  4. Campus Conservation Nationals (CCN) • National energy reduction competition • 40 Universities • 600 Residence Buildings • 120,000 Students • Building Dashboard System • Real-time energy monitoring program • Calculate energy use in terms of dollars, kWh, or CO2e • CCN – National-level competition; UR Energy Wars – internal competition among UR residence halls

  5. UR Energy Wars • Successes: • Raised awareness about student energy use, GHG emissions & climate change • Energy reductions in some buildings • Participation after competition ended • Challenges: • Weather changes • Daylight savings time • Insufficient advertising & student awareness of the event • Lack of participation Competition Begins

  6. Lessons for Future Competitions • Increased communication • Length of time • Variety of advertising media • Involve Residence Life staff more • Improve prizes & incentives • Involve clubs or other student organizations (sports, greek, academic interest, etc.) • More awareness among faculty & staff

  7. Special Thanks: • Dr. Mary Finley-Brook, Geography Department & Renewable Energy Education Project • Megan Zanella-Litke, Sustainability Coordinator • GreenUR • Ana Neferu, Phoebe Krumich, Celia Landesburg,

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