Energy

Energy

The main impact associated with energy use is that it contributes to the greenhouse effect and global warming. UOW draws 15 per cent of its power needs from wind turbine generated renewable energy.

 

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2011 UOW Energy Usage Survey

2011 UOW Energy Usage Survey

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KEEN ON GREEN?

ESI are looking for Environment Champions. Email  environment_team@uow.edu.au to register your interest.

GREENPOWER

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In 2008 the University of Wollongong  increased its purchase of renewable energy from 2% to 15%. Prior to 2008 UOW bought only 2% renewable energy as required by the NSW Government. In 2012 UOW increased their purchasing of renewable energy from wind sources to 20%.
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