The Residence Team is new to Common Energy this year. In the past, we have collaborated with residence sustainability councils, and due to the success of the past programming, we have decided to form a team within in Common Energy that is completely dedicated to sustainable programming in residence. Everything from the energy reduction challenge “Do it in the Dark” to other sustainable programming to engage first years and beyond.
THE DO IT IN THE DARK ENERGY COMPETITIONS
The Do It in the Dark energy competition takes place in UBC student residences (currently in first-year residences only, but with the intent of future expansion to upper-year residences). These competitions encourage students to reduce their energy consumption and achieve the greatest percent reduction below their baseline measurements.
Do It in the Dark took place Nov. 7-25 in 2011 and involved both Totem Park and Place Vanier. UBC came in first overall out of the BC competitors. DIITD, this year, was overseen by goBEYOND. Vanier came in third for involvement and Totem came in first for energy reductions!
