The president of U.S. Steel explains the thinking behind the Cost Reduction Incentive Award Program: it is a way to involve everyone in saving energy and cutting other costs. He hopes that this awards program will help develop a broad awareness of cost problems among those associated with institutions of higher education and the need for a total…

The University of Illinois' program of "Quick Fix, Refit, and Systems Convert" is described. Lists are given showing conservation measures already taken, under way, or under active consideration. (LBH)

The role of the Higher Education Energy Task Force as a catalyst in the conception, development, and execution of campus master plans is discussed. Included are a sample checklist for a physical plant tour, sample list of conservation ideas, and suggestions for coordination of administrative ideas. (MSE)

The critical question of how financial resources are spent is categorized by the ABG/NACUBO Task Force: faculty and staff (salaries, benefits, employee relations, equal opportunity and affirmative action, faculty effort); purchasing; maintenance and replacement of capital assets; and energy. In each area aspects to consider are noted. (Author/LBH)

The conception, development, and installation of a woodburning heating system at Maryville College, in collaboration with the Tennessee Valley Authority and with funding from several external sources, is described. The system uses waste wood at a cost substantially below other common fuels, and the college may eventually be able to sell excess…