We've completed our research and created a powerpoint presentation for the educational portion of our project. So far, we have reached almost 4,000 students through presentations to various lecture halls across campus. More presentations are scheduled for later in the term. Hey! We might be in your classroom soon!

Have you not had a chance to see the presentation yet? Watch our presentation from your own computer by viewing our webcast of the UO Energy Profile Presentation.

On Earth Day, Thursday, April 22, we conducted two campus energy tours detailing various conservation projects across campus. The tour ran for about an hour covering energy conservation hot spots, such as the Lillis Buisiness Complex, the Recreation Center, and the EMU. You can take the virtual tour from the comforts of your own home. Also, check out the April 20 Oregon Daily Emerald for our front page article here.

We are also investigating how to initiate our wind campaign. We're suggesting to convert the Erb Memorial Union to 100% wind power. To do so would cost around $2 per student each year. However, because it does involve student fees, it is a complicated process.
Interested? Get involved in our letter writing campaign! Click here for more information.

Kathy and Maureen present to ENVS 202
Photo taken by: Steve Mital

Kathy leads the tour group to the top of PLC for a view of the Gerlinger Annex solar water heater
Photo taken by Sarah Mazze

Our research last term involved the following:

	Analysis of the University’s energy consumption.
	Investigation of energy production and environmental impacts of energy consumption.
	Energy use and efficiency, including wind power.
	Observation of energy conservation projects by the University.
	Costs and benefits of alternative energies, including wind power.
	Costs and benefits of improving energy efficiency on campus.

Currently the focus is education. This includes:

	Presenting the findings of our research to 25% of the campus community.
	Creating and leading an energy tour of the campus.
	Promoting the purchase of wind power from EWEB as an alternative.

Our Goal.. By June 2004 we hope to provide the campus community with the awareness needed to conserve energy in the present and the future. We also hope to present the purchase of wind power as a viable and worthwhile alternative, and ultimately revitalize conservation efforts on the University of Oregon Campus. If you would like to have our presentation given in your classroom, group meeting, or other function, or if you want to find out how you can help make this project a success, click here.