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Sept. 28, 2017
Kent State University and the Office of Sustainability kicked off Campus Sustainability Month with the Kent Green Energy Ohio Tour, a self-guided tour through different sites around Kent and Portage County, on Oct. 1. The tour included a…
Sept. 27, 2017
By The Record-Courier
The Kent Green Energy Ohio Tour will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at multiple locations at Kent State University and in the city of Kent. This free, self-guided tour features green technologies, such as solar…
Sept. 26, 2017
By John Funk, The Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND -- Energy independence and less costly energy are two of the themes of the 17th annual Green Energy Ohio fall solar tour this coming weekend.
There are guided tours and open…
Sept. 22, 2017
Report a room that is too cold or too hot, to maintain the balance without wasting watts.
DID YOU KNOW?
An excessively hot, cold or drafty room may indicate energy waste.
Your facility manager is the best person to examine and fix a…
Sept. 22, 2017
The Kent State University Office of Sustainability will participate in the Game Day Challenge stadium waste reduction and recycling competition during the Sept. 30 football game against the University at Buffalo at 3:30…
Sept. 22, 2017
Progress continues on the development of a comprehensive facilities master plan for Kent State University. Representatives from SmithGroupJJR, the consultant selected for development of the master plan, will provide an update on the…
Sept. 18, 2017
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Room & Building: Other - multiple buildings
Sunday, October 1, 2017 - 8:00am to Monday, November 6, 2017 - 5:00pm
Kent State University’s Office of Sustainability and the Women’s Center are hosting a bra…
Sept. 14, 2017
ENERGY TIP OF THE WEEK: TRY DAYLIGHTING
Serve up some savings while you soak up the sun. Working by daylight is efficient and fun!
DID YOU KNOW?
Natural light has been linked to better health, comfort and higher…
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Sept. 8, 2017
These days, consumers can buy the latest clothing trends quickly and inexpensively. Critics, however, maintain that this “fast fashion” can be detrimental to the environment.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 84…
Sept. 6, 2017
1, 2, 3, 4 – PC power settings to save you more.
5, 6, 7, 8 – Don’t forget to activate!
DID YOU KNOW?
More than 3,000 businesses and organizations have pledged to activate power management settings on their computers.
These users…
