#EnergizeGU
Energy is at the heart of everything we do–it heats and cools our buildings, lights our homes, gets us where we need to go, and so much more. However, energy comes with a financial and environmental cost. Increasing Georgetown’s energy efficiency means we reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs, while still powering our buildings and vehicles.
As part of our Catholic, Jesuit mission to “Care for Our Common Home,” we have embraced energy-efficiency as a commitment and collaborative effort. Energy-efficiency opportunities are everywhere across our campuses, and everyone can play a role. From upgrading over 70,000 lightbulbs across campus with environmentally friendly LEDs to installing smart meters to track energy usage, we are working every day to build a more energy-efficient future for all Hoyas.
Join us as we celebrate how far we have come and where we are going. Let’s #EnergizeGU!
Where to Find Us Fall 2024
Energy Olympics | October 1 – 31st 2024
Compete with other Residence Halls at reducing electricity usage through the Energy Olympics! Energy Olympics is a competition to bring awareness to residential electricity consumption and to encourage more sustainable energy practices.
Prizes will be awarded to residences that reduce their electricity consumption the most throughout the designated competition period.
EcoChallenge | October 1 – 31st 2024
Get ready to go green! EcoChallenge is your chance to make a real impact at Georgetown and on the environment. Sign up for #EnergizeGU24 EcoChallenge here using your Georgetown email and win points for tracking your sustainable actions throughout the month of October.
Prizes will be awarded to the top 10 individuals with the highest scores!
Georgetown Energy Innovation Competition | October 22, 2024
Got an energy-saving idea for campus? Join the Georgetown Energy Innovation Competition! Present your idea for a chance to see it implemented on campus. The winning team will have the opportunity to travel to ENGIE’s headquarters in Paris!
Every student is welcome!
Utility Plant Tour | Date: Wednesdays from
3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Interested in learning about how the Hilltop Campus is heated and cooled? It may be more fascinating than you realize! Sign up for a tour of Georgetown’s Central Heating and Cooling plant to learn more.
Click your preferred date to register.
Wednesday, Oct. 9th, 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 16th, 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 23rd, 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
#EnergizeGU Weekly Blogs
Read about the campus energy efficiency initiatives we’re championing, and the people who are pushing us toward our energy goals every single day. Plus, get tips for how to be more energy efficient.
Solar Plant Tour | Date: TBD
Discover Georgetown’s solar partnership at the Church Hill Solar Plant in Maryland. Learn more about how the university sources its energy and the role of solar power in our sustainability efforts. Sign up [Link Coming Soon] as a student, faculty, or staff member interested in solar and Purchase Power Agreements.
Energy Instagram Trivia | Every Tuesday from October 1 – 31st, 2024
Want to win prizes, courtesy of Hoya Hospitality? The first five Georgetown students to correctly answer the clue posted on the Office of Sustainability Instagram every week will win a Starbucks voucher and reusable bottle.
Red Square Tabling | October 2nd, 9th, 23rd and 30th, 2024
Visit #EnergizeGU in Red Square 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Get tips on reducing electricity usage, check standings for Energy Olympics and win prizes for participating in the EcoChallenge.
Hoya Harvest Tabling | October 18th, 2024
Join #EnergizeGU at the Hoya Harvest Festival hosted by the Earth Commons 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Energy Forum | Date: October 28th, 2024 from
5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Toward a More Sustainable Future: Campus Energy & Sustainability Forum: Join us for a dynamic panel discussion in a quick fire format, where panelists will respond to prompts and engage in a lively Q&A session. Discover on-campus energy efficiency measures and learn why your energy behavior is important. Register here to be part of the conversation with #EnergizeGU.