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Sat., February 11
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Clean Energy Forum
Wes Watkins Center, OSU-Stillwater
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Tue-Wed, Feb. 14-15
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
LEED Certification Training
Location: TBA
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email energy@okstate.edu

Monday-Friday, March 19-23
Students' Spring Break

Oklahoma State University

ENERGY MANAGER HONORED

Energy manager Patrick Wheeler was honored Tuesday, November 29, at the University Awards Convocation held at the OSU ConocoPhillips Alumni Center. The Staff Advisory Council (SAC) presented Distinguished Service Awards (DSA) to four winners, then Marta Kochenhower, SAC Chairperson, recognized the ten finalists for this year's awards. As a DSA finalist, Wheeler, along with the other finalists, was awarded a certificate and a $100 stipend. The SAC Distinguished Service Awards recognize individuals, judged by their peers, who bring value to their workplace, exhibit a positive attitude toward those they serve, and in general, are outstanding representatives of Oklahoma State University.

BUILDING ENVELOPE IMPROVEMENTS IN PROCESS

Building envelope improvements of weather-stripping doors and caulking windows are 99% completed in ten (10) campus buildings. Work will continue through November, in eighteen (18) more buildings on campus, and is 95% complete.  To date, approximately 150 steam traps have been replaced out of approximately 170 slated for replacement, and 99% of thermal insulation blankets have been added to steam lines.

PHYSICAL PLANT RECEIVES RECOGNITION

OSU is approaching $15 million in savings after investing in sustainability education and new green policies. Read entire article.


ENERGY CONSERVATION PAYS OFF

OSU Physical Plant was selected to receive the 2011 Staff Award for Outstanding Environmental Service. We are excited to give the 2011 Staff Award for Outstanding Environmental Service to the Physical Plant, said Jeri Fleming, communications manager for the Institute for Sustainable Environments.  Read entire article.
 

EVERY WEEKEND IS A GREAT ENERGY SAVINGS OPPORTUNITY!

Every weekend is a great opportunity for energy savings!  Thank you for supporting OSU energy conservation efforts.

ENERGY TIPS

Consider installing motion sensors on porch lights. This saves energy because lights will automatically turn on and off.

 

QUOTES

 

"The greenest electron
is the one not generated."

Shirley J. Hansen,Ph.D.