How can OSU promote energy conservation and development of other alternative and sustainable energy sources?
At OSU, we have taken a two-pronged approach to helping Oklahomans deal with energy issues. First, the easiest and cheapest thing we can all do to help deal with our energy issues is to simply use our energy more wisely. In addition to educating Oklahomans about how they can reduce energy waste and improve efficiency, OSU has also been leading by example – our efforts to conserve energy on campus has already yielded multimillion dollar savings. The second prong is our highly diversified approach to energy research. At OSU, you will find active research into almost every form of energy available, including wind, biofuels, geothermal, solar, and hydrogen systems. You’ll also find us researching ways to produce and use traditional petroleum and natural gas resources more efficiently as well. The key to our energy future is not in one technology, but in a portfolio of technologies, and OSU is working along every pathway that we think can help the state we serve.
