News & Events
University of Texas Austin Utilities Chief to Chair IDEA Board
Posted on: July 29, 2009
Posted by: Isidora Sanchez
UEM employees complete and earn certifications in their respective fields
Posted on: June 2, 2009
Posted by: Isidora Sanchez
Utilities and Energy Management executive director named to NRC committee
Posted on: March 2009
Author: Kira Taniguchi
“Juan Ontiveros: National Research Council committee member making D.C.’s Capitol Power Plant energy efficient,” – Our Campus
Mark your calendars for the IDEA Centennial Conference on June 28 – July 1, 2009 at Washington, DC.
Posted on: Jan 2009
Posted by: Isidora Sanchez
UEM is a proud member of IDEA. IDEA will be celebrating 100 Years of Informing, Connecting, Advancing the District Energy Industry.
Since 1909, IDEA members have provided reliable, efficient and environmentally sustainable energy services to cities, campuses and communities around the world.
IDEA is pleased to invite colleagues to their 100th Annual Conference and Trade Show on June 28 – July 1, 2009 at Washington, DC.
View conference details at IDEA calendar.
University Explores Wind Energy, Carbon Impact…
Issue Date: Fourth Quarter 2008
Authors: Ryan Reid and Ryan Thompson
“Is Wind Energy Hot Air? The University of Texas at Austin checks it out” — District Energy
New Administrative Associate for UEM's Purchasing Division
Posted on: Sep 30, 2008
Posted by: Isidora Sanchez
Loren Hinkle-Roberts was named as the new administrative associate for the Administrative Services section of our department. Loren has been a familiar face at Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) since November 2004 as the administrative assistant to Adriana Rojas and Ricardo Medina.
Prior to joining UEM, Loren worked at Southwest Orthopedic Group in the medical records section and in the university’s Payroll Office assisting in centrally billed airfare and scholarship and paycheck distribution.
Loren will now be assisting Ken Bonin, purchasing/contract manager, with purchasing orders for Mechanical Distribution and Electrical Distribution, as well as assisting him with other building-management matters.
University’s Water Recovery Program Saves Billions of Gallons to Date
Issue Date: July 2008
Newsletter: Synergies
Utilities and Energy Management's Water Recovery Program started in the early 1980s and has recycled more than 1.35 billion gallons of water to date, for a total savings of about $7.5 million.
Read more about the Water Recovery Program.
UEM featured in The Alcalde Magazine for our Sustainability Efforts
Article Date: May/June 2008
Author: Rebecca Fontenot
"Burnt Orange and Green," — The Alcalde
UT Power Plant wins 2008 TEEA Award
Posted on: May 2008
Posted by: Isidora Sanchez
On April 30, 2008, The University of Texas at Austin’s Power Plant was recognized by Governor Rick Perry and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Every spring, TCEQ honors citizens, organizations, communities, and others who have developed projects that protect our state’s natural resources.
Dr. Pat Clubb, vice president for Employee and Campus Services, and Juan Ontiveros, executive director of Utilities and Energy Management, accepted the Texas Environmental Excellence Award (TEEA) in the Large Business/Technical category for the university’s energy innovations.
Visit the TEEA Web site to read more about the award or view the video from the ceremony.
2008 Big Ten & Friends Utility Conference
Posted on: May 2008
Posted by: Isidora Sanchez
