Describes the online energy management control system at San Diego State University, California. Tips for the smooth operation of systems already installed or those under consideration are presented. Following these tips can save campuses time, money, and energy. (RE)

Explains how designing and constructing sustainable, environmentally friendly school buildings does not have to be a costly venture. Provides advice for selecting building materials, developing energy efficiency, and minimizing toxins. Reviews the status of national sustainable design standards. (GR)

Notes on topics such as use of student work crews at special events; carpeting for gymnasiums; and a system for mixing water with oil for more efficient heating. (JF)

Describes a system at Michigan State University that comprises 16 separate programs and schedules 25,000 manhours of preventive maintenance. With information about preventive maintenance for over 100,000 units stored in its computer, the university saves personnel, time, and energy. (Author/MLF)

The large-scale generation of electrical power by wind turbine fields is discussed. It is shown that the maximum power that can be extracted by a wind turbine is 16/27 of the power available in the wind. (BB)

Suggested guidelines for energy saving on campus include a 3-phase plan: (1) Quick Fix--effective management of what you already have; (2) Refitting--modification of existing systems and installation of simple controls; (3) Systems Convert--installation of computerized controls, waste-heat recovery, solid-waste recovery utilization and other…

Energy reduction measures that achieve significant energy savings at little cost and negligible disruption of the academic environment concentrate on utilities and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment. (Author/MLF)

Brief accounts of four winners in the 1983 "American School and University's" Energy Conservation Contest. Two colleges and two schools turned to alternative fuels (sawdust, waste oil, wood pellets, and corncob pellets) and reduced heating costs. (MLF)

At a series of workshops across the country, college and university physical plant administrators and chief business officials are working together to learn effective ways to manage energy and cut costs. (Author)

Notes from a meeting of physical plant planners and administrators on planning and operating colleges and universities. (Author/MLF)

Discusses how energy conservation can be integrated into a course on staged operations. Includes a course outline, sources of materials, and examples used in the course (low pressure operation, retraying for higher efficiency, and heat pumped towers). (SK)

Programing is described as a process leading to an explicit statement of an architectural problem. The programing phase is seen as the most critical period in the delivery process in which energy analysis can have an impact on design. A programing method appropriate for standard architectural practice is provided. (MLW)

Uses objective and subjective data to document the triumphs and tragedies of the environmental movement and environmental education during the 1970's. Proposes that members of the National Association for Environmental Education dedicate themselves to a decade of integrated environmental management education. (DC)

Compact design and insulation cut energy use at a junior high school in Rexon (New Brunswick). Loma Linda University in California has reduced consumption of natural gas by installing cogeneration equipment. Morningside College in Sioux City (Iowa) has replaced deteriorating windows. (Author/MLF)

Energy education is being added to the curriculum in many schools. Although not well defined, it is a growing and important area, and good materials are available. (Author/JM)