Montana wants the University System to lower campus energy bills. Businesses offer prizes for dorms to compete to lower consumption
| March 5, 2008 |  View for printing |
Of all the state-funded entities in Montana, the university system is the biggest consumer of electricity and natural gas.
In 2007, the state's energy bill was $27.5 million. The cost to heat and light the university system was responsible for 58 percent of that expense, according to the office of Gov. Brian Schweitzer.
Montana State University rang up the highest energy costs, amounting to roughly $3.3 million, followed by the University of Montana, which spent around $3.1 million. Because energy costs consume a significant chunk of the state budget, Schweitzer has challenged executive branch agencies to reduce facility energy use 20 percent by 2010.
By BETSY COHEN of the Missoulian
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Jesse, Aber halls engaging in green battle
Story by Alexander Tenenbaum Montana Kaimin
The sustainability battle between Jesse and Aber Halls began Friday, and the dorm that cuts more of its energy and water use will not only win bragging rights, but also a raffle of prizes donated by local businesses.
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