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Amnesty International and The Student Environmental Action Coalition. Energy Plan. The Overall Plan. Identify the total cost for energy on the Reynolda Campus for Fall 2006. Campaign throughout the Fall 2007 semester to reduce total energy usage.
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Amnesty International and The Student Environmental Action Coalition Energy Plan
The Overall Plan • Identify the total cost for energy on the Reynolda Campus for Fall 2006. • Campaign throughout the Fall 2007 semester to reduce total energy usage. • Calculate the difference between the two above figures. • Allocate half of the difference to Wake Forest and half to a selected charity.
Benefits for Wake Forest • WFU received a “D” on the Environmental Sustainability Report. • Money can be used towards increasing this grade. • Student awareness
Iowa State University • Student body is roughly 4.5 times larger than that of Wake. • Up to $1.5 million saved per annum • Adjusted thermostats and increased awareness.
Other Universities • Duke University • Yale University • Notre Dame University
Cost of Various Appliances Source: Iowa State University
The Campaign • Work with Facilities Management • Student/faculty/staff awareness
Where the Money Will Go • 50% to UNICEF or OXFAM • 50% to Wake Forest