Energy & Water
Supplementary Materials for Eco-Reps Training - Energy & Water
Training #5 - Energy & Water
Energy & Water - Supplementary Reading
Energy Consumption & Reduction:
- Reducing Household Energy Consumption: A Qualitative And Quantitative Field Study
- Values, Environmental Concern, and Environmental Behavior A Study Into Household Energy Use
- Eco-visualization: Combining art and technology to reduce energy consumption
Water & Sustainability:
- Entering an Era of Water Scarcity: The Challenges Ahead
- Impact and Sustainability of Community Water Supply and Sanitation Programs in Developing Countries
- Water in the Environment/Socio-Economic Development Discourse: Sustainability, Changing Management Paradigms and Policy Responses in a Global System
Solar, Wind, and Other Renewable Energy:
- Advances in solar thermal electricity technology
- Social, economical and environmental impacts of renewable energy systems
- Wind power implementation: The nature of public attitudes: Equity and fairness instead of ‘backyard motives’
Additional Information:
- UofL Building Dashboards & Energy Initiatives
- UofL Stormwater Management
- Flow: For Love of Water [Film]
- WaterStep - An international NGO devoted to tackling the complex global water crisis
- Solar Roadways
- LEED - The U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design program
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In 2012, UofL installed real-time energy-monitoring and display technology in four residence halls. These online Building Dashboards allow residents to get a handle on their energy usage and to get real-time feedback about conservation efforts within the residence halls! Check out these new online portals, make a personal commitment to reduce, and gain a better understanding of your energy use:
Unitas Tower Building Dashboard
Louisville Hall Building Dashboard
Kurz Hall Building Dashboard
Community Park Building Dashboard
