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| CPUC Commissioner Dian Grueneich presents Mark Peppers of UC Santa Barbara with an Energy Efficiency Award at the 5th Annual Flex Your Power Awards (Photo: Flex Your Power) |
The University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) is cutting power use through lighting, HVAC and equipment upgrades, and is saving 11,300,000 kilowatt-hours 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 waterless urinals and drought-resistant landscaping. UCSB also involves the student body with educational programs, competitions and other activities that promote conservation. UCSB was the recipient of an Energy Efficiency Award in the 5th Annual Flex Your Power Awards.
