Tag: Energy
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More Students are Plugging in Despite School’s Energy Saving Efforts
By Alex Acaro An energy reduction competition at SUNY New Paltz has produced mixed results, according to data from the Office of Campus Sustainability. During three-week energy conservation between residence halls, students are in some cases not making an effort at all or are using more energy than in the beginning of the competition. …
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Solar Panels Energizing New Paltz
Students on campus at SUNY New Paltz will notice a new set of solar panels at the South Classroom Building after October 1. After a setup lasting four days, the school is now operating a twenty-panel solar system that is estimated to contribute 6,000 kilowatt hours per year to the campus, according to Jason Iahn,…
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New Paltz Adds Two New Solar Panels
Sunshine is in the forecast for SUNY New Paltz’s energy-independent future. The school will soon receive two new photovoltaic solar panels, according to Director of Facilities, Operations and Maintenance Brian Pine. The five kilowatt solar array is expected to be installed by the end of May, Pine said, although the exact date is tentative. The…
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Celebrating the Completion of the Resnick Roof Solar Panel Project
Engineers and students of the School of Science and Engineering celebrated the completion of the Resnick Roof Solar Panel Project on Feb. 22. In the two weeks that this system has been up and running, it generated over 170 kilowatts of energy. It is estimated that in one year the system will help the college…
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Well-being with Meaning: 4 Ways to Reduce Anxiety
We all experience anxiety. We can either continue to suffer, or we can play an active role in reducing this stressful burden in our lives. Here are some positive, easy ways to reduce the anxiety in your own life. Maintain a healthy diet. Recent studies have shown that maintaining a balanced diet, low in fat…
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A Heated Debate: New Yorkers Address The Energy Crisis
In the midst of what many call an energy crisis- rising fuel prices, global warming and an overreliance of foreign oil sources- many people all over the United States are taking measures to use less energy or find ways to produce more energy. Supporters of alternative energy, which refers to tapping into energy sources other…