UK has taken a very strong leadership role in integrating the principles of sustainability with our campus operations. UK has operated a sophisticated, 24 hour/7 day-manned centralized energy management control center (Delta Room) since 1985. This facility monitors and controls the majority of HVAC and other equipment on campus, e.g. , night reduction in use and other off peak activities. This central control has lowered campus energy use and is estimated to save $1.5 to $2.0 million annually. We began replacing T-12 lamps with T-8s more than 15 years ago.

We have also initiated popular energy conversation campaigns. In the fall of 2008 the university placed 10,000 small “Flip the Switch” stickers above light switches in all of our residence hall rooms. We are also improving a real-time energy consumption interface for some of our campus buildings.

Our Dining Services unit has earned national attention for our aggressive commitment to purchasing locally produced food. In 2008-2009 UK fell just short of our goal of $500,000 invested in local farms. Two years ago, all of our dining facilities eliminated the use of trays in serving lines to reduce food waste as well as water and chemical usage. We compost our pre-consumer food waste and recycle everything possible from the kitchens. We have also switched to reusable plates and flatware in one of our largest facilities. In our other facilities we use bio-based compostable flatware and plates when appropriate.

We operate a nationally recognized bicycle library and on-campus bike repair shop. In July of 2008 the New York Times recognized the Wildcat Wheels Bicycle Library as one the seven most innovative campus sustainability initiatives in the country. This bicycle recycling program has more than 115 bikes available to any member of the campus community.

Our two campus recycling programs (managed by Physical Plant and Resident Life) divert more than 31 percent of campus waste from our landfills and provide recycling services at high profile special events like home football games and commencement. We have competed in Recyclemania since 2006.

UK has recently switched to a green cleaning policy with the following criteria:

• Chemical use has now been reduced from 19 chemical products to four.
• Micro fiber tools and rags have replaced paper products.
• The use of disposable mops has been reduced by 80 percent.
• UK no longer uses buckets, thus reducing water consumption.
• Dust mops are now cleaned in house to save money.

UK Parking and Transportation Services is commitment to sustainable transportation solutions. We use innovative software (alternetways) to promote ride sharing and carpooling and to host campus commuter challenges. PTS operates a free campus shuttle system and is implementing a bicycle registration system to make cycling a more positive experience for everyone. They conducted a large scale bike use and behavior study to help guide future advocacy efforts. PTS also completed a survey of bike parking spaces to inform their effort to ensure there is adequate and secure bike parking at all campus facilities.