KU seeks ideas on energy costs KU seeks ideas on energy costs Provost David Shulenburger recently requested assistance from KU employees as climbing energy costs and usage pose a budget challenge. Growing electricity use and new city water, sewer and refuse service charges are also boosting the bills. Actions taken during the recent heat wave were valuable in avoiding additional costs, but the utility budget is already overtaxed despite the conservation efforts. KU is working to devise additional ways to cut energy costs so that the university does not have to buy gas and electricity with money that otherwise would support its educational mission.
Suggestions are welcome on how to reduce energy consumption during the winter months.
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