Cool Campus Challenge 2023

Cool Campus Challenge 2023

Project Leads: Garrett Kitahata

Sponsor: HADSA

Project Theme: Energy Conservation & Efficiency; Education, Outreach, & Behavior Change

2022 Application Submission

Project Description:

The Cool Campus Challenge uses an existing online dashboard, which measures how campus residence halls try to decrease energy and water consumption, as well as improve waste sorting and waste management. In the Cool Campus Challenge 2023, the project will challenge students to compete to make the most sustainability improvements at their residence hall in order to win prizes.

Goals of Project

  1. Achieve 20% energy savings (5,000 kWh)
  2. Use the monetary savings from reduced energy consumption to directly educate, empower, and benefit students with prizes.