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POWER Challenge Results
Hall VolsHall Vols has changed its name to Eco-Vols.
Different name, same great program.
POWER Challenge Overview
Friendly conservation competition during October between all UTK residence halls.
Halls were measured through weekly meter readings, recycling totals, and program participation points.
POWER Challenge Programs
Everyone did a great job at implementing creative floor and hall programs. Great work!
Light Bulb ExchangeHall Name Bulbs Exchanged
Per 100 residents
Morrill 97 13
Hess 87 10
Massey 44 8
S. Carrick 40 8
Reese 35 7
ARH 56 6
Laurel 27 5
N. Carrick 17 4
Volunteer 23 3
Humes 16 3
Clement 16 2
Gibbs 2 1
Totals 460 6
Black Out Bash
Lights out event in Presidential Courtyard
Over 50 residents participated
Congrats to Hess and Morrill for representing the most
We had pumpkin carving, refreshments and unplugged music
POWER Challenge Resources Saved*
Water saved could flood football field 6 deep!
Almost 16,000 lbs. of additional recycling
Light Bulb Exchange will save 77,000 kWh of electricity**
* Compared to October 2008, before POWER Challenge became a fall event
** Equivalent to carbon emissions from 1,400 propane cylinders for BBQs
POWER Challenge Costs Avoided
Watera $7,474
Wastewater a $21,034
Landfill b $479
Electricity (LBE) $7,300======================TOTAL $36,287
a October 2011 water and wastewater rates based on KUB bills for 9/20/11 -10/18/2011b Campus pays about $60/ton for landfill trash and receives about $100/ton for paper recycled
Congrats to ARH for winning the 2011 POWER Challenge!!!
Contact Information
Courtney Washburn
Sustainability Outreach Coordinator
974-7780
Please contact me with any questions about the POWER Challenge, sustainability, or ways to become more involved.