The University of Michigan (U-M) has a long-standing commitment to conserving electricity and fossil fuels to the maximum extent possible, consistent with the educational and research missions of the University. Since the inception of this energy conservation effort in 1973, the U-M has saved an estimated $78 million in energy costs.

This section explains some of the current practices that U-M has used to fulfill its ongoing commitment to energy conservation through engineering modifications and educational outreach efforts. It takes more than just engineering changes to make this energy conservation effort successful; there are actions taken on a daily basis to conserve energy for a more sustainable future.

Based on the U-M's ongoing commitment to energy conservation, additional projects will be added to this section as they are successfully implemented on campus. For more information on any of the topics in this section, please contact the Department of Occupational Safety and Environmental Health or visit our Web site at www.oseh.umich.edu/.

• Alternative Lighting Systems
• Ballast Retrofits
• Carbon Dioxide Sensor Usage in the Power Center for the Performing Arts
• Cogeneration at the Central Power Plant
• Direct Digital Control Energy Management System
• Energy Conservation Measures Fund
• Green Computing
• Lighting Controls
• High Efficiency T-8 Fluorescent Lamps

References:
U.S. Department of Energy. Energy for a Sustainable Future. October 1996
University of Michigan Utilities and Maintenance Services Department, Energy Management Division. UM Guide to Energy Conservation. 1997
University of Michigan Utilities and Maintenance Services Department, Energy Management Division. UM Guide to Energy Efficient Lighting; What You Can Do To Conserve Energy On and Off Campus. 1997
University of Michigan Utilities and Maintenance Services Department, Energy Management Division. UM Guide to Green Computing; What You Can Do To Conserve Energy On and Off Campus. 1997