Conservation Cup: “Less is More”

Formerly known as the Energy Bowl & Water Derby, the Conservation Cup is an annual competition put on by Students for a Sustainable Stanford with support from Stanford Housing. Now in its fourth year, the contest continues its tradition of pitting Stanford residences against each other in a battle to conserve the most water and electricity during winter quarter.

By using less electricity and water than they used during the same time period last year, residences can win fabulous prizes such as reusable water bottles, organic t-shirts, “smart” power strips and energy efficient flat screen TVs. Residents can help promote sustainable behavior at Stanford through participation in this competition.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2008 Conservation Cup! These residences reduced their energy and water use by at least 10% from last year.

1. Jenkins (19.7% reduction)
2. Theta Delta Chi (18.0%)
3. Muwekma-Tah-Ruk (17.8%)
4. Treat (16.6%)
5. Durand (14.4%)
6. Lantana (13.6%)
7. Castaño (13.6%)
8. Mars (12.9%)
9. FloMo (12.8%)
10. 717 Dolores (12.3%)
11. Slav Dom (11.7%)
12. Stern (11.6%)
13. 680 Lomita (11.4%)

The Conservation Cup also wishes to recognize the houses and dorms that have maintained the absolute lowest energy and water use, regardless of their use last year:

Most efficient house: Columbae ($0.55/student/day)
Most efficient dorm: Robinson ($0.45/student/day)

More information is available on the rankings page.