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Villano, Matt – Campus Technology, 2011
Colleges and universities have been among the leaders nationwide in adopting green initiatives, partly due to their demographics, but also because they are facing their own budget pressures. Virtualization has become the poster child of many schools' efforts, because it provides significant bang for the buck. However, more and more higher…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Energy Conservation, Conservation (Environment), Colleges
Energy Management through Use of a Load Programmer.
Bock, Larry T. – 1982
As the first step in a district energy conservation program, the Blair (Nebraska) Community School District installed a load programmer in 1980 to control power usage in the 144,000 square foot junior-senior high school. The cost of the load programmer was less that $8,500, including installation, and during the initial year of operation, the…
Descriptors: Climate Control, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Facilities, Electrical Systems
Energy. Nebraska Home Economics Energy Management Guide.
Nickisch, Marge Hill – 1981
The Nebraska Home Economics Energy Management Guide is composed of 25 individual lessons in 5 units plus a resource section. The introductory unit discusses basic principles in decision-making, the historical development of energy sources and use, and the rationale for energy management. The next four units focus on energy management in housing,…
Descriptors: Climate Control, Clothing, Electrical Appliances, Energy
The Big E (Energy). 4-H Leader's Guide for Units 2 & 3.
Caldwell, William; And Others – 1980
This leader's guide is designed for units 2 and 3 of the Nebraska 4-H Energy Project. The goals of the project are to: (1) help young people understand energy problems related to life styles; (2) use energy resources carefully; (3) guide members in choosing their own energy alternatives; and (4) to enjoy together the challenges and creativity of…
Descriptors: Careers, Climate Control, Conservation Education, Elementary Secondary Education
The Big E (Energy). 4-H Energy Project. 4-H Member's E-Book, Unit 1.
Caldwell, William; And Others – 1979
This activity and record book is designed for unit 1 (ages 9-11) of the Nebraska 4-H Energy Project. In this project, members are required to: (1) use energy wisely by closing doors and turning off lights; (2) inspecting homes for energy use at least once; (3) judging the best use of lighting in a home; (4) sharing ideas about energy use in a…
Descriptors: Climate Control, Conservation Education, Educational Games, Elementary Education
The Big E (Energy). 4-H Member Guide, Unit 2.
Caldwell, William; And Others – 1980
This activity and record book is designed for unit 2 (ages 12-14) of the Nebraska 4-H Energy Project. Aims, energy attitudes to be developed, and instructions are provided for each activity. Activities include: (1) a word search of energy-related words (with definitions provided); (2) determining fuel waste; (3) reading electric/gas meters and…
Descriptors: Climate Control, Conservation Education, Electrical Appliances, Elementary Secondary Education
The Big E (Energy). 4-H Leader's Guide [for Unit 1].
Caldwell, William; And Others – 1979
This guide is designed for leaders of the Nebraska 4-H Energy Project. The goals of the project are to: (1) help young people understand energy problems related to life styles; (2) use energy resources carefully; (3) guide members in choosing their own energy alternatives; and (4) enjoy together the challenges and creativity of finding energy…
Descriptors: Climate Control, Conservation Education, Educational Games, Elementary Education