(Report Wasteful Energy Practices)
Links
It's Your MTD, Too
ZipCar
CITES Energy Guidelines
Printable Conservation Tips
Renewable Energy Initiative
Student Sustainability Committee
Utilities & Energy Management
Energy Information Admin. (USDOE)
The Former Soviet Union has 36% of the known remaining natural gas reserves in the world; the Middle East another 36%. North America? Under 5%.

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Student Involvement

Student Sustainability Committee

The Student Sustainability Committee is responsible for allocating two student fees: the $2/semester Clean Energy Technology fee and the $5 Sustainable Campus Environment fee. Campus administration and Facilities & Services work with the students to implement their approved projects.

Student Projects

Projects receiving funding include:

  • Energy audit and lighting retrofits for the Illini Union
  • Biodiesel initiative to convert waste vegetable oil to diesel fuel
  • Photovoltaic array and green roof for the Business Instructional Facility
  • Lighting retrofits for the Waste Management Research Center


Student Initiatives
Students Focus on MEL's Energy
Biodiesel Initiatives
Business Instructional Facility (BIF)-Photovoltaic Array &
Green Roofs)
E-85 Ethanol Tank
Current Campus Initiatives
Business Instructional Facility (BIF)-Sustainable Energy Project
Miscanthus/Fisher House Project
Biodiesel Partnership with California
Regional Chilled Water Sys.
Metering Project