Minnesota Campus Energy Challenge

Welcome

Ever wish that you could take on a larger role to reduce global warming? You can. The Minnesota Campus Energy Challenge (MCEC) is a month long student-run competition between MN college campuses aimed at making energy efficiency a daily part of our lives. As students, we have the opportunity to be national leaders in a movement to reduce energy use.

Need some tips for reducing your energy use?

Students:

Turn your light off when you leave a room.
If you use a lamp, switch to a CFL bulb
Unplug all electronic devices (phone charger, lamp etc.) when not in use. These devices still use energy when you're not using them!
Use a power strip so you don't have to unplug all of your electronics individually
Take shorter showers with water that isn't scalding hot; it takes energy to heat that up, too

Faculty:

Make sure to turn off the lights when your class is over
Turn off/unplug projectors (note: ceiling projectors should not be unplugged due to being programmed
If using a computer lab, remind your students to turn the computers off when done
Share appliances such as fridges, microwaves, and coffee makers in departments; use a power strip when applicable

Like this bike? The winner of

this year's competition will get this

BIKE POWERED BLENDER!

See the bike in action during the MCEC Retreat:

Recent Announcements

MCEC Retreat photos Check out our picture from the MCEC retreat. We had a good time and learned a lot, too!
Posted Feb 14, 2010 3:41 PM by MCEC Admin
Retreat Recap Thank you to Bethel, St. Scholastica, Macalester, UofM Crookston and UofM Twin Cities for participating in the first MCEC retreat. It was a great success. Bemidji and Carleton, you were ...
Posted Dec 11, 2009 6:55 PM by MCEC Admin
MCEC Retreat The date of our retreat has been finalized: When: Dec. 5th 2009, (specific schedule TBA soon)Where: Macalester CollegeWhat: Possible presentations include:-Psychology of Sustainable Behavior-Collecting Data and ...
Posted Nov 13, 2009 8:19 PM by MCEC Admin
Welcome Welcome to MCEC 2010!Hey everyone, we're so glad that you're interested in the Minnesota Campus Energy Challenge. Welcome to all newcomers and welcome back to those of ...
Posted Oct 15, 2009 3:33 PM by MCEC Admin

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General questions? Contact us at MnCampusEnergyChallenge@gmail.com

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