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May 2008
Ben Marshall, a Sigma Nu Environmental Science Senior, wanted to see if an incentive based program in Greek chapter facilities could reduce energy use by changing individual behavior. The chapter that reduced their energy the most over a 4 month period would be rewarded with a $500 check. His results were amazing. Just look at how much these chapters saved over only a 4 month period. We hope to continue this program and add more chapters to the list! Thanks to Ben Marshall for all his work on this great project for our fraternities and sororities and congratulations to Delta Sigma Phi.
Table 1: Contest Results
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GREEK CHAPTER |
AVERAGE CHANGE (+/-)
OVER 4 MONTHS |
TOTAL SAVINGS
OVER 4 MONTHS |
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1. Delta Sigma Phi |
24.7% decrease - |
$995 |
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2. Theta Chi |
20.1% decrease - |
$789 |
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3. Delta Chi |
18.7% decrease - |
$479 |
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4. Beta Theta Pi |
16.1% decrease - |
$566 |
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5. Sigma Nu |
13.2% decrease - |
$427 |
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6. Delta Gamma |
11.4% decrease - |
$444 |
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7. Delta Delta Delta |
8.3% decrease - |
$290 |
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8. Gamma Phi Beta |
7.8% decrease -
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$333 |
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9. Kappa Delta |
5.6% decrease - |
$285 |
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10. Kappa Sigma |
4.0 % increase +
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+$95 |
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11. Kappa Alpha Theta |
22.5% increase + |
+$588 |
Marshall, B. 2008. Electricity Conservation in UI Greek Houses: An Initiative to Reduce Energy Usage Among Residential Living Groups
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