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University of California Irvine

University of California IrvineThe University of California Irvine is leading the way in energy and water efficiency, reducing its electrical demand by up to 15,000 kW, yielding a peak savings of 68% and saving nearly 4 million gallons of water annually. A cogeneration plant on campus captures heat produced by electrical generation, reducing demand from regional sources and saving the university an estimated 3.7 million kWh of electricity during the 2007/2008 fiscal year. To save water the University has installed ultra low flow urinals and high efficiency toilets, continues to water its landscaping using 100% reclaimed water, and has implemented a clothes washer replacement program to install Energy Star clothes washers in student housing.