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The Committee is pleased to announce the implementation of differentiated heating and cooling setpoints. A memo of recommendation was prepared in conjunction with the Environmental and Safety Coordinator for setpoint goals of 68 degrees for heating and 76 degrees for cooling. With this policy in place, the college can expect to avoid approximately 957 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually and save approximately $108,000 in heating and cooling expenses!

The Wind Feasibility Committee has presented its findings and recommendations to President Osgood and Dean Sortor. Next, the report and recommendations will be shared with the Board of Trustees. The Wind Committee is very excited about the prospect of using wind power at Grinnell College.

December 2005: Congratulations to Dan Lesh on his graduation! Dan has been a great addition to the EcoCampus Committee and his enthusiasm and hard work will be missed.
Thanks, Dan, and good luck!!

December 2005: The Committee is currently working in conjunction with the Environmental and Safety Coordinator to recommend differentiated heating and cooling setpoints for campus. The setpoint goals would be 68 degrees for heating and 76 degrees for cooling. If approved and implemented, the college would avoid approximately 957 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually and save approximately $108,000 in heating and cooling expenses.

Campus Sustainability Day 3.0 was Wednesday, October 26. Grinnell College celebrated this special day by hosting a poster presentation about environmental initiatives on campus and in town. EcoCampus, Facilities Management, Free the Planet!, and E-Community provided posters and discussion. The college also broadcasted a webcast entitled "A (recycled, of course) Six-Pack of Sustainability Lessons from the Past Year in Higher Education." For more information please see the environmental stewardship website.

Rick Clugston with ULSF visited Grinnell College on Tuesday, September 27, to discuss sustainability on campus. Professor Monty Roper has prepared a summary of the day's proceedings.