The University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) is cutting power use through lighting, HVAC and equipment upgrades and is saving 11,300,000 kWh of electricity (17.3%), 146,000 therms of natural gas and $1,389,000 annually. Most importantly, these measures have reduced GHG emissions by 8,100 tons (16,200,000 pounds). To save even more energy the school has taken serious water conservation measures, installing water-free urinals and drought-resistant landscaping. UCSB also involves the student body with educational programs, competitions and other activities that promote conservation.
Mark Peppers, U.C. Santa Barbara, accepts an Energy Efficiency Award