There is general consensus within students and staff in higher education that designers have to be 'eco-conscious', making decisions every day that will consciously or non-consciously impact their carbon footprint in multiple ways, from the files they are saving, to the designs they are creating. However, in further/higher education, it is still…

Most colleges and universities have taken great strides in recent years to embrace "being green." As part of this process, many institutions have established an Office of Sustainability or similar department to implement these practices and foster the image of environmental consciousness that the universities want to project. Institutions are…

With the world focusing on climate change and individuals through to organizations questioning how they can reduce their personal and professional carbon footprints, JISC (Joint Information Systems Committee) is looking at how it can help U.K. education professionals learn from one another. In 2009, the final report from JISC's SusteIT study…

Addressing ongoing and costly deferred-maintenance needs is a challenge for any two- or four-year school. During an economically challenging time, many HBCUs have put energy efficiency and other green projects on the back burner. However, some are finding that deferred maintenance does not have to be a barrier to becoming green. Despite budget…

An inexpensive meter is used to measure the amount of steam used to heat more than 80 Michigan State University buildings. (MLF)

Discussed is how taking college courses at home via television and other formats can save students valuable commuting time and, even more important, gas money. (Author/TG)

As part of an overall energy management program, the central steam plant at the University of Connecticut at Storrs has a fuel contract method in which vendors bid on a specification based on heating value as opposed to just volume. (Author/MLF)

Coal has great potential for use in many school systems. Domestic supplies are abundant with relatively stable prices. Equipment is available for clean and efficient combustion of coal with little or no impact on environmental quality. Cost estimates are provided. (Author/MLF)

Columbia University saves $47,000 a year by switching from conjunctional billing to coincident demand metering; and the reduction of nighttime lighting loads could produce an additional savings of $30,000 a year. (Author/MF)

Describes Atmospheric Fluidized Bed (AFB) combustion that many persons believe to be a way to burn coal cleanly and efficiently and is especially significant for colleges and universities. (Author)

Thirty-one suggestions aimed at reducing student energy crisis problems are listed for institutions offering degree and non-credit programs for adults, to make it easier for students to continue their programs. The suggestions cover transportation; scheduling; course delivery; admission, registration, and advising; and payment procedures. (AG)

Energy conservation efforts at the Lane Community College campus in Eugene, Oregon, are detailed, including facility modifications and computerized control systems. Efforts at other institutions and by the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges are also discussed. (LBH)

Started in late 1972, "Operation Conserve" has led to a central control system and reduced lighting methods that have cut the University of Western Ontario's energy use by 15 percent. (Author)

Although the University of Northern Iowa initially had problems in regulating temperature control devices to meet federal energy guidelines, conservation efforts are being made on the campus. (MLF)

A discussion of savings of water and hot water heating fuel and an appropriate means of choosing the right products. (Author/MLF)