​1. Electric Stoves 

• Description: This project would involve replacing gas-fired stoves in certain residence halls with electric ones. Switching to electric stoves would reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
•  Helpful Links: N/A
• Contact Information/References: Facilities Management

2. Escalator Automation

• Description: This project involves the installation of buttons/sensors to existing escalators on campus (Petersen Events Center/Posvar) to reduce energy usage by having the escalators at rest when no one is going up or down them. 
• Helpful Links: https://www.nap.edu/catalog/22243/airport-escalators-and-movingwalkways-cost-savings-and-energy-reduction-technologies
• Contact Information/References: Facilities Management

3. Energy-Producing Exercise Equipment

• Description: Installation of exercise equipment in campus gyms that produces energy through kinetic motion (rowing machines, stationary bikes, stair masters) to increase production of clean energy
• Helpful Links: http://www.thegreenmicrogym.com/electricity-generating-equipment-2/
• Contact Information/References: Facilities Management

4. Vertical Axis Wind Turbines

• Where on campus might be good to raise awareness about local wind resources, while generating electricity?
• Local manufacturer: http://windstax.com/
• Contact Information/References:  Aurora Sharrard ([email protected])