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i amu Energy uonservauo Committee To Give Cash Awards! $500 for Mascot Design $500 for Logo Design $250 for Slogan Design FACTS ABOUT ENERGY CONSERVATION ON CAMPUS TAMU spends $30 million annually for the purchase of natural gas and electricity. Improvements to utility plants and building systems have avoided several million dollars of additional expenses. An ongoing energy conservation program has been underway since 1991 resulting in significant improvements. There are still many opportunities for eliminating waste and improving conservation. Volunteers ire lexos '' '«)s lor WAYS TO REDUCE CONSUMPTION Turn off lights and equipment that are not needed. Eliminate the use of inefficient space heaters. Report specific problems that cause energy waste to the Energy Office Hotline at 458-4150. Develop good habits to conserve energy. Remind others to conserve. Provide ideas and suggestions to conserve energy and water. Submit comments on our web site at http://energy.tamii.e(lii I A new I Texas \& using u | mail attac Thevi; WHY SHOULD YOU GET INVOLVED? Everyone benefits by eliminating waste, reducing costs and practicing good energy conservation. Saving energy provides more funds to support teaching and research and can help avoid increases in fees and tuition. Conserving energy is good for the environment and the economy. Conservation preserves our natural resources. ha [open, sai t’sC I “One [address ar mail addn I David I lion techn GOALS OF THE TAMU ENERGY CONSERVATION COMMITTEE Conduct a marketing and outreach program for conservation to request and encourage involvement by the entire campus. Raise awareness to promote conservation and avoid unnecessary waste and expense. Educate and inform the campus community about the benefits of conservation and report results. Receive ideas and suggestions for improvement from campus and improve communications. Jtair The Boar Proposal access an 53.25 pei The TAMU Energy Conservation Committee is conducting a campaign to promote energy conservation and announces a contest to establish a TAMU Mascot, Logo and Slogan for Energy Conservation. Cash awards are being offered for the original design (with graphic artwork) of the Mascot, Logo and Slogan to be used in an ongoing campaign to raise awareness, develop ideas and communicate our progress. Contest submissions will be judged and winners selected by a subcommittee of the Energy Conservation Committee. All active members of the campus community are eligible to participate in the contest (except those involved with the Committee). Deadline for submissions is March 31,2004. For complete contest rules and regulations and more information about energy conservation at TAMU, go to our web site at http://energy.tamu.edu. Source ; i