1. + Lessons from the UR Energy Wars Competition Kaitlan Lawrence, University of Richmond ‘12

2. + Overview Why compete to reduce? Campus Conservation Nationals UR Energy Wars: Challenges & Successes Lessons for Future Competitions

3. + Why Compete to Reduce? Raise awareness about energy consumption, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and climate change Competitive structure offers incentive(s) for students to make changes to habits & lifestyle while competing against peers Encourage energy education & student involvement in consumption-reduction projects Reduce energy use & thereby decrease impact on GHG emissions

4. + Campus Conservation Nationals (CCN) National energy reduction competition 40 Universities 600 Residence Buildings 120,000 Students Building Dashboard System Real-time energy monitoring program Calculate energy use in terms of dollars, kWh, or CO 2 e CCN – National-level competition; UR Energy Wars – internal competition among UR residence halls

5. + UR Energy Wars Successes : Raised awareness about student energy use, GHG emissions & climate change Energy reductions in some buildings Participation after competition ended Challenges : Weather changes Daylight savings time Insufficient advertising & student awareness of the event Lack of participation Competition Begins

6. + Lessons for Future Competitions Increased communication Length of time Variety of advertising media Involve Residence Life staff more Improve prizes & incentives Involve clubs or other student organizations (sports, greek, academic interest, etc.) More awareness among faculty & staff

7. + Special Thanks: Dr. Mary Finley-Brook, Geography Department & Renewable Energy Education Project Megan Zanella-Litke, Sustainability Coordinator GreenUR Ana Neferu, Phoebe Krumich, Celia Landesburg,