Green Technology

Wisconsin Governer Doyle announces energy challenge at university campus.  Four campuses will collaborate to achieve energy independence, while ensuring sustainability.  ...

...   "Gov. Jim Doyle announced that UW System campuses at Green Bay, Oshkosh, River Falls and Stevens Point will participate in the statewide energy initiative. The campuses selected have been leaders in energy conservation and sustainability.  The four campuses will work with the state Department of Administration's Division of State Facilities to identify and implement technologies to move the campuses toward energy independence. "   ...

Via University of Wisconsin, Green Bay: UW-Green Bay welcomes selection for energy independence program ...

Governor Doyle Announces Four UW Campuses to Be Energy Independent By 2012: "By conservative estimates, converting the four campuses to renewable fuels will save 260,000 tons of coal over a decade – equivalent to a train loaded with coal 30 miles long. It will also reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 676,000 tons and improve the energy efficiency of campuses – saving taxpayers money.  Energy use on college campuses has increased dramatically over time as the proliferation of computer technology and high-end equipment has taken on a larger role in day-to-day campus life. Adding to that demand is an ongoing surge in the number of electronic devices students bring to campus such as laptops, cell phones, iPods and televisions. "