That makes sense. UI is not alone, of course. A cold winter and high heating costs, the California crisis and rising gasoline prices all have conspired to make energy the hot topic this summer. And many tax-spending organizations are trying to figure out how to reduce costs. But the university is taking a particularly broad and aggressive approach.
Large users can agree to cutbacks, in return for credits.
Adjusting thermostats, limiting areas where events take place and installing additional motion sensors are being considered. Looking at alternative sources, such as wind, thermal and solar. We'd like to add the possibility of looking at the number of vehicle trips and the vehicles making them. Perhaps there is a way to cut back on gasoline costs, too. Nothing outrageous or particularly unusual.