Welcome!
Welcome to the new KU energy website, your resource for energy conservation at the University of Kansas. This site is a collaboration between campus departments and KU partners, highlighting efforts to reduce energy consumption at KU and providing information on how you can help minimize our impact on the environment through simple conservation measures.
Conservation Starts with You
We all play a role in making our campus more sustainable by conserving energy in the workplace. You can help by becoming familiar with the campus energy policy and recommendations for reducing energy consumption.
Energy Information
Energy Conservation Tips for KU - Tips for conserving energy in the workplace, including special measures for heating and cooling seasons.
Facilities Operations Energy Management - More information on energy use at KU, our performance contract that is helping reduce energy consumption, and tips for conserving energy in the workplace.
Energy Policies & Directives
University of Kansas Energy Policy
Executive Directive 07-373 - The governor's directive on Energy Conservation and Management
Energy Conservation and Computers - A
Lawrence Journal World article on the governor's plan for reducing energy use by computers
Energy Saver News
As part of the energy education component of KU's performance contract with Chevron Energy Solutions to reduce energy use at KU, Chevron has created a quarterly newsletter which contains information on KU's energy use and conservation practices.
Click here to read past issues and sign up for email alerts when new issues are available.
Energy Events
KU Energy Fair
CFS is teaming up with Chevron Energy Solutions to host the KU Energy Fair on October 9 from 11 AM to 3 PM on the Stauffer-Flint Lawn. Join us to celebrate the successes of the KU Community and learn more about energy conservation on campus!
Lights Out Across Campus
Go natural on October 9 by turning out the overhead lights in your office, classroom, or dorm room, and relying on that natural light streaming through your windows. For tips on reducing your energy use every day, visit our
Energy in the Office page. Let us know if you are participating by sending an email to
sustainability@ku.edu.
Sustainability Leadership Awards
Know someone at KU making an effort to reduce their energy use or address other issues of sustainability? Nominate them for the
Sustainability Leadership Awards. Deadline for nominations is October 15.
Coming Soon
Get energy saving tips in your inbox! We will be starting a bi-weekly email to remind you about easy to implement energy saving strategies. To sign up, contact the center for sustainability at
sustainability@ku.edu. You can also sign up for the quarterly
Energy Saver News.
Please check back often as we develop this site to feature projects, people, and practices at KU that help cut energy costs and the associated environmental impacts. Share your ideas for the site, and let us know what you are doing to conserve energy at KU. Just send an email to
sustainability@ku.edu
