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

cjwash@utk.edu

974-7780

Please contact me with any questions about the POWER Challenge, sustainability, or ways to become more involved.