Lights Out! Training Building Occupants to Change Energy-Consuming Behaviors Tim O’Kane, Director of Marketing Energy Solutions Professionals Jeffrey Severin, Director KU Center for Sustainability

Energy Competition between 3 campus buildings Measurements for electricity and gas over a12-week period Focus on adopting energy conservation behaviors Partnership between Energy Solutions Professionals and Center for Sustainability Lights Out! Project Overview

Buy-in from Deans Focus groups Green Teams Energy Baselines Dedicated web page ( Pre-Competition

Training and consultation CFL Exchange Weekly updates Energy pledge Prize drawings Building audits During Competition

Individual Savings

Cumulative Savings

Lessons Learned There is no level playing field Identify (and fix if possible) mechanical challenges before competition begins Can be difficult for participants to see direct effects of their impacts Difficult to match the reward to effort

Lessons Learned Promote long-term behavior change Green Teams provide strong, ongoing support within the building Keep measurements simple Put numbers into relatable terms Make it personal and…

Stephen "The Taxman" Mazza Neeli "The Influencer" Bendapudi Danny "Numero Uno" Anderson Make it fun!

Questions? Tim O’Kane Director of Marketing Energy Solutions Professionals Jeff Severin, Director KU Center for Sustainability