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  1. April 29, 2022 Illini Lights Out Data

    Associated Project(s): 
    Illini Lights Out

    At the April 29 Illini Lights Out event, 3,742 light bulbs were shut off, saving $542.86 in energy costs. This also prevented 4.58 metric tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere, which is equivalent to the greenhouse gas emissions from the consumption of 515 gallons of gasoline. That's a big impact!

    Illini Lights Out is a certified Green Event! Click this link to learn how to green-certify your own event.

    Friday was the last Illini Lights Out of the semester, but it will return in the fall! Sign up for the iSEE newsletter or follow iSEE on Instagram or Twitter to find out about fall event dates.

  2. April 8, 2022 Illini Lights Out Data

    Associated Project(s): 
    Illini Lights Out

    At the April 8 Illini Lights Out event, 4,068 light bulbs were shut off, saving $590.15 in energy costs. This also prevented 4.96 metric tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere, which is equivalent to the greenhouse gas emissions from the average car driving 12,344 miles. That's a big impact!

    Illini Lights Out is a certified Green Event! Click this link to learn how to green-certify your own event.

    The final Illini Lights Out of the semester is Friday, April 29th, at 5:30 pm, and you can sign up for that event using this link if you haven't done so already. Earth Week is also right around the corner! Browse upcoming sustainability events on this calendar.

  3. March 25, 2022 Illini Lights Out Data

    Associated Project(s): 
    Illini Lights Out

    At the March 25 Illini Lights Out event,  4,077 light bulbs were shut off, saving $591.46 in energy costs. This also prevented 4.98 metric tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere, which is equivalent to the carbon sequestered by 82.4 tree seedlings grown for ten years. That's a big impact!

    Illini Lights Out is a certified Green Event! Click this link to learn how to green-certify your own event.

    The next Illini Lights Out of the semester is Friday, April 8th, at 5:30 pm, and you can sign up for that event using this link if you haven't done so already. Earth Month is also right around the corner! Browse all of iSEE's events on this calendar, such as the Trash Pick-up on April 8th, 3:00-4:30 pm. 

  4. February 25, 2022 Illini Lights Out Data

    Associated Project(s): 
    Illini Lights Out

    At the February 25 Illini Lights Out event, 2,916 light bulbs were shut off, saving $423.03 in energy costs. This also prevented 3.6 metric tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere, which is the same amount of emissions as 401 gallons of gasoline being consumed. That's a big impact!

    Illini Lights Out is a certified Green Event! Click this link to learn how to green-certify your own event.

    The next Illini Lights Out of the semester is Friday, March 25th, at 5:30 pm, and you can sign up for that event using this link if you haven't done so already.

  5. February 16, 2022 Illini Lights Out Data

    Associated Project(s): 
    Illini Lights Out

    At the February 11 Illini Lights Out event, 4,297 light bulbs were shut off, saving $623.38 in energy costs. This also prevented 5.3 metric tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere, which is the same amount of CO2 as what would be emitted by fully charging 638,987 cell phones. That's a big impact!

    Illini Lights Out is a certified Green Event! Click this link to learn how to green-certify your own event.

    The next Illini Lights Out event of the semester is Friday, February 25th, at 5:30 pm, and you can sign up for that event using this link if you haven't done so already.

  6. Jan. 28, 2022 Illini Lights Out Data

    Associated Project(s): 
    Illini Lights Out

    At the January 28 Illini Lights Out event, 2,781 light bulbs were shut off which saved $403.45 in energy costs. This also prevented 3.4 metric tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere, which is as much as the average car would emit from driving 8,544 miles. That's a big impact!

    Illini Lights Out is a certified Green Event! Click this link to learn how to green-certify your own event.

    The next Illini Lights Out event of the semester is Friday, February 11th at 5:30pm, and you can sign up for that event using this link if you haven't done so already. 

  7. Spring ILO dates

    Associated Project(s): 
    Illini Lights Out

    It's always a good idea to turn off lights if you're the last one out of a room or building, but the Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE) is asking people to make a concerted effort to help campus reduce its environmental footprint on six Fridays this spring: Jan. 28, Feb. 11, Feb. 25, Mar. 25, Apr. 8, and Apr. 29. Last year, iSEE volunteers turned off more than 167,000 light bulbs on campus, which saved the equivalent of 212.3 tons of carbon dioxide. Learn more at https://sustainability.illinois.edu/events/illini-lights-out-spring-2022...

  8. Fall 2021 Semester Illini Lights Out Summary

    Associated Project(s): 
    Illini Lights Out

    Illini Lights Out totals for the Fall 2021 semester:

    13,942 bulbs turned off
    24049.95 kWh of energy saved
    16.98 metric tons of carbon saved 
    $2022.60 saved
    595 total volunteers for the semester 

    iSEE’s six ILO events in Spring 2022, pending any COVID-19 protocol updates for campus are found below.

    The signup form is found here — as is the link to our Facebook event page! Questions? Email us at iseeinterns@gmail.com.

    • Jan. 28
    • Feb. 11
    • Feb. 25
    • March 25
    • April 8
    • April 29

  9. December 3, 2021 Illini Lights Out Update

    Associated Project(s): 
    Illini Lights Out

    The final Illini Lights Out event of the semester was December 3, 2021 and over 120 volunteers helped out. Volunteers shut off 3,254 light bulbs and saved 5613 kWh of energy, 3.98 metric tons of CO2, and $472 in energy costs. Thanks so much to all of the volunteers who made this possible, and to all of the volunteers who have helped at Illini Lights Out this semester!

  10. November 12, 2021 Illini Lights Out Update

    Associated Project(s): 
    Illini Lights Out

    The third Illini Lights Out event was held on Friday, November 12, 2021 and over 200 volunteers helped out. Volunteers shut off 4,786 light bulbs and saved 8256 kWh of energy, 5.85 metric tons of CO2, and $694 in energy costs. Thanks so much to all the volunteers who made this possible!

    The final Illini Lights Out event of the semester is Friday December 3rd at 5:30pm. Students, sign up using this link and meet at the lobby of the Foreign Language Building.

  11. Illini Lights Out Makes Triumphant Return

    Associated Project(s): 
    Illini Lights Out

    After more than a yearlong hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, Illini Lights Out (ILO) is back and better than ever.

    The popular monthly event, which started in 2016, has averted the equivalent of more than 200 metric tons of carbon dioxide and saved campus more than $28,000.

    iSEE Intern Jenna Schaefer scheduled four events for the Fall 2021 semester, and thus far the results speak for themselves.

    At the official ILO relaunch in September, 86 Illinois students turned off 2,636 light bulbs in a dozen campus buildings for the weekend, saving 4,547.1 kilowatt hours of energy, 3.2 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, and $382.41 in energy bills.

    And on Oct. 22, more than 185 students turned off 3,266 bulbs in 23 campus buildings, saving more than 5,600 kWh, 4 metric tons of greenhouse gases, and nearly $475 for the weekend.

    iSEE has ILOs planned for Nov. 12 and Dec. 3 — and Spring 2022 dates are in the works.

    View a feature story and short video on ILO. Or, see the attached file for the iQ Fall 2021 to read this article in its original form.

     

     

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  12. October 22, 2021 Illini Lights Out Results

    Associated Project(s): 
    Illini Lights Out

    The second Illini Lights Out event of the year was held on Friday, October 22nd, 2021. There were about 100 more volunteers than last time, with the total number of volunteers coming to 185 people! Volunteers shut off 3266 light bulbs and saved 5634 kWh of energy, 4 metric tons of CO2, and $474. Thanks so much to the volunteers who made this possible!

     

    The next Illini Lights Out event will be Friday, November 12th at 5:30pm. Students, sign up at the link below and meet at the Foreign Language Building lobby!

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehaxolPWKdnvOVe2T61XcjXHrL16oC...

  13. September 17, 2021 Illini Lights Out Results

    Associated Project(s): 
    Illini Lights Out

    Illini Lights Out was relaunched for Fall 2021 and the first event was September 17, 2021. This event had a great turnout and was very successful! Eighty-six student volunteers shut off 2,636 light bubs and saved 4547.1 kWh of energy, 3.144 metric tons of CO2, and $382. Thank you volunteers for the impact you have made!

    The next Illini Lights Out event will be Friday, October 22 at 5:30 pm. Students, sign up at the link below and meet at the Foreign Language Building Lobby!

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehaxolPWKdnvOVe2T61XcjXHrL16oC...

  14. Campus Sustainability Month is almost here!

    Associated Project(s): 
    Campus Sustainability Month
    Campus Sustainability Month - Waste Reduction Challenge
    Student Sustainability Leadership Council (SSLC)
    Illini Lights Out
    TED Talk: Eco Edition Series

    Campus Sustainability Month is right around the corner and we are very excited to invite you to a series of events throughout the entire month of October! Starting this week, Wednesday, September 29 at 6:00 PM, Dr. Ann Perry-Witmer is hosting the next TED Talk: Eco-Edition series over Zoom. She will present a pre-recorded TED Talk and lead a discussion on sustainable decision-making in everyday life - you won’t want to miss out. Register HERE. 

    Next, back by popular demand, the second Waste Reduction Challenge begins on Monday, October 4. Participants track items they throw away from October 4 – October 31 to learn about and reduce individual waste generation as the month progresses. It is a fun and results-driven challenge with a supportive community. Throughout the month, we send helpful tips and tricks to make it as easy and informative as possible. Sign up HERE.

    Other events in October include:

    • Green Quad Day – October 7 from 10 – 4 PM
    • Virtual Solar Open House – Topia online platform – October 15 from 1 – 2:30 PM
    • Campus trash cleanup – Engineering Quad - October 15 from 3:30 – 5 PM
    • TED Talk: Eco-Edition – Sustainable Economy with Alexa Smith – October 19 from 6 – 7 PM. Register for the Zoom event HERE.
    • Campus Sustainability Celebration – NCSA (1205 W Clark St, Urbana) – October 20 from 1 – 4 PM
    • Illini Lights Out – Foreign Language Building – October 22 from 5:30 – 7 PM. Sign up HERE.  
    • Student Sustainability Summit: Research Symposium – Campus Instructional Facility 4029 - October 26 from 5 – 8 PM 

    Check out more information and other Campus Sustainability Month events on iSEE’s Sustainability Calendar HERE. If you are aware of a sustainability event that is not listed on the calendar, let us know!  

    Start filling your calendars – there are many opportunities to get involved, make a difference, and meet new people. Remember, while we have sustainability events all year long, Campus Sustainability Month is a month-long opportunity to highlight our environmental pride, connect with others, and increase participation in sustainability-related events by the U of I community and beyond. Get involved and come show your support! As always, we are here to answer any questions and guide you in the right direction.

    Have a great week and happy Campus Sustainability Month!

  16. Illini Lights Out 9/17/21!

    Associated Project(s): 
    Illini Lights Out

    Students ~ join us for Illini Lights Out on Friday, 9/17/21 at 5:30 PM at the Foreign Languages Building! We will meet in the lobby where you will receive instructions before going out to shut off the lights. Let's reduce our campus's energy and environmental footprint together! Come by yourself or bring a friend or group, and don't forget to wear a mask! 

    Registration is not necessary, but encouraged!

    Check out the iSEE website for more information! 

     

  17. Illini Lights out at Home!

    Associated Project(s): 
    Illini Lights Out

    Illini Lights Out Goes Home! 

    Help us turn off lights and electronics to reduce energy use and fight climate change! ILO Goes Home builds on the monthly student event that has saved energy, emissions, and money on campus. Join the Illinois community and do your part for the Earth wherever you are!
    5:30-7 p.m. | Friday, April 17

  18. Illini Lights Out goes home

    Associated Project(s): 
    Illini Lights Out
    Earth Month

    You can start this weekend by participating in two virtual events. On Friday we're debuting "Illini Lights Out Goes Home" to encourage people to shut off their own lights at home to save energy. And we ask you to join the national Earth Hour celebration on Saturday by going dark for one hour from 8:30-9:30 p.m. Learn more about both events below.

     

    In accordance with campus safety guidelines, iSEE had to suspend all in-person events this semester, including the Spring 2020 Illini Lights Out series and activities related to Earth Month in April. A March 26 symposium on polar exploration, print culture and climate change, co-sponsored by iSEE and the Rare Book and Manuscript Library, is among hundreds of campus events also postponed.

    But we are transitioning some of our Earth Month activities to an online format, and in the meantime our calendar has other ways for you to celebrate sustainability from the comforts of home!

    We will keep the Illinois Sustainability Calendar as up-to-date as possible, so please check back regularly there and in our upcoming newsletters for details! In ILO-goes-home.pngthe meantime, we want to extend thanks for your patience during these challenging times. We will continue to promote sustainability and the environment wherever we can!

     

    Check It Out: iSEE Sustainability Events Going Virtual!

  19. Illini Lights Virtual Event!

    Associated Project(s): 
    Illini Lights Out

    Illini Lights Out Goes Home! 

    Since we can't participate in our usual ILO event by switching off thousands of bulbs to save energy and emissions on campus, we ask that ALL Illinois community members do their part for the Earth by shutting off unused lights and electronics — wherever you are! Commit to participate by clicking the link above.
    5:30-7 p.m. | Friday, March 27

  20. Illini Lights Out Event!

    Associated Project(s): 
    Illini Lights Out

    Illini Lights Out! 

    Help turn off thousands of lights to reduce energy consumption on campus. Sign up to participate in iSEE's Illini Lights Out (ILO) and demonstrate your commitment to fighting climate change and saving our planet!  


    5:30-7 p.m. | Friday, March 6 | Foreign Language Building Lobby

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