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Facilities Services and Project Management and Construction Services — the university groups responsible for overseeing the UTakeCharge program.
Campus Sustainability Policy -University of Texas at Austin Administrative Policy stating that policies, practices and curricula should, when possible, embody approaches that reduce life cycle costs, restore or maintain the functioning of natural systems, and enhance human well-being.
Energy Star — joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.
Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS) — organization of Texas colleges and universities that offers online and other forums for communication and collaboration on sustainability issues. A 2009 directory of members is available.
Kill-a-Watt Challenge — contest rewarding Austin Energy customers who significantly reduce their energy consumption during the energy-intensive summer months.
Water IQ - a statewide public awareness water conservation program that educates Texans about water conservation.
WaterWiser — a water conservation, efficiency, and demand management information resource developed by the American Water Works Association.
Lower Colorado River Authority — Energy, water and community services for Central Texas.
Energy Guide -an affiliate of the Energy Star program that provides a guide to energy options to lower bills and reduce environmental impact.
Green Building Council - non-profit working to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation.
Glossary — from the Institute of Sustainable Energy at Eastern Connecticut State University
Other UT Sustainability efforts
Engineers for a Sustainable World
Environmental Science Institute
