{"id":88,"date":"2026-06-24T13:46:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T17:46:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/?page_id=88"},"modified":"2026-06-24T13:46:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T17:46:15","slug":"revolving-energy-fund","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/revolving-energy-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"Revolving Energy Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover fb-cover-text-box wp-duotone-black-and-white\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:100%;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/themes\/flintblock\/assets\/images\/sidewalk-art.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 95%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 95%\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background 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style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);flex-basis:75%\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Investing in Energy Efficiency Through the Revolving Energy Fund<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The University of Michigan\u2019s revolving energy fund supports energy-efficient projects that generate cost savings. The savings from those projects go back into the fund, supporting future projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/2026\/06\/Resolving-Energy.jpg\" alt=\"A person points at a control panel with various buttons and a display in an industrial setting.\" class=\"wp-image-91\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/2026\/06\/Resolving-Energy.jpg 555w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/159\/2026\/06\/Resolving-Energy-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the University of Michigan-Flint, we\u2019re utilizing the funds for LED lighting upgrades in our Murchie Science Building. We\u2019ve completed LED lighting upgrades in Riverfront Residence Hall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a bigger initial investment and some labor is involved, but all that will pay off\u2026literally! By investing in this switch now, the university has cost savings and energy conservation for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Why Does This Matter?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Energy conservation is necessary for the University of Michigan to achieve its carbon neutrality commitments. By reducing the amount of energy used by a building or even a piece of equipment, we can cut down on overall energy use. This could mean being more strategic about when and how long we use equipment or switching to more energy-efficient equipment to get the job done instead. In addition, we can put money toward future sustainability efforts on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Get Involved<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t have to be an energy conservation expert to become more conscious about how you use energy. Engage in these small actions, and you\u2019ll know you\u2019re helping the planet one light switch at a time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unplug devices you\u2019re not using, or plug devices into a power strip to control when those devices can use energy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you can, replace your light bulbs with LEDs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wash your clothes in cold water and air dry them when possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn off the lights when you leave a room.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put your electronics in battery-saving mode.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Investing in Energy Efficiency Through the Revolving Energy Fund The University of Michigan\u2019s revolving energy fund supports energy-efficient projects that generate cost savings. The savings from those projects go back into the fund, supporting future projects. 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