Join Campuses Take Charge by adding 3-5 actions to your shopping cart and answering a few registration questions. In one month, we'll ask for your feedback about your energy saving actions, and then we'll mail you the exclusive Take Charge Coupon card featuring local businesses. Let's make OSU the most energy-efficient campus in the nation!
Join Campuses Take Charge

Energy-Saving Actions                    

Remove your name from junk mail lists

76
People taking charge

361.40
lb CO2 saved
Use a reusable mug instead of a disposable cup

85
People taking charge

96.60
lb CO2 saved
Install a low-flow faucet aerator

4
People taking charge

132.00
lb CO2 saved
Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent la [...]

3
People taking charge

679.00
kWh saved
Use curtains and blinds to keep heat in during the winter an [...]

29
People taking charge

3600.00
lb CO2 saved
Match the size of the pan to the heating element

14
People taking charge

207.00
lb CO2 saved
Switch to online bills with three companies this month

28
People taking charge

276.00
lb CO2 saved

Number of Participants in 2013

518
People Taking Charge

2012 Energy Savings

139,474
pounds of CO2 saved
14,193
kWh saved
4,756
gal of Gasoline saved
11,264
gal of H2O saved

What Participants Say

This is a great idea. I like having three things I can focus on this month…I plan on choosing three new things every month until I've checked off the entire list!
I think your efforts are wonderful! I am heartened to see my neighbors willing to try.
Thanks for doing this. This is a fun program!
Love this. I insulated my house using the information you gave me. I only paid $250 for my whole house!
The person who came to my home to sign me up was GREAT. She was very low-key, clear, well informed, encouraging, realistic, and nice. That's the kind of person I want to encourage me, and I believe my neighbors will respond to this too.