Welcome to UTakeCharge
The UTakeCharge program is all about reducing energy and water consumption on The University of Texas at Austin campus. Initiated in 2007, UTakeCharge calls the entire campus community to expand energy and water conservation awareness into everyday activities.
The university’s Facilities Services and Project Management and Construction Services departments are taking charge of reducing energy and water consumption by undertaking demand-side energy management and conservation projects.
We expect initial lighting, water and steam projects to save about $2.8 million per year in energy and water costs and to reduce our carbon footprint by 35 million pounds of carbon!
For details about project savings and our carbon footprint reduction, visit our Projects site.
UTakeCharge is not only about repairs and renovations
It's also about creating a campus culture of sustainability. More can be done to save energy and water if You Take Charge! Use the news, tips and other useful tools on this site to learn about what you can do to reduce energy and water consumption on campus.
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UTakeCharge - Creating a Culture of Sustainable
Energy Management and Conservation
"Everything Is Bigger In Texas"
View Facilities Services Director Mike Miller's demand-side energy presentation to TAPPA 2009.
Desktop Software Saves Energy
Power management software has been installed on 1,000 computers in UT's University Operations since October 2008. Visit this site to learn more.
What Size Is Your Footprint?
How much CO2 your lifestyle creates is called your "carbon footprint." Answer a few easy questions to learn the approximate size of your footprint. Or, respond to detailed questions for a more precise measure. Environmental Protection Agency's calculator estimates household greenhouse gas emissions from energy use and waste disposal. You can also learn about UT Austin's carbon footprint.
