Energy heats and cools our buildings, powers our research labs, and even pumps our irrigation water. Boise State needs continuous access to energy to fulfill our educational mission.
In sustainability, we explore how to use energy more efficiently and how to create a more resilient campus infrastructure.
Energy Reduction
Office of Sustainability
Space Heater Trade-In Program
The Fall 2025 Space Heater Trade-In Program was successful. The Office of Sustainability and partners in Campus Operations offered faculty and staff the opportunity to trade in their office space heaters for a free electric blanket. We have collected over 50 space heaters in exchange for a free electric blanket! We appreciate the support and participation of everyone involved in this initiative! Stay warm!
How Does The Trade-In Program Promote Sustainability on Campus?
Safer Campus
- Safety hazards minimized
- Significant drop in potential fire hazards
- Reduced tripping of electric breakers around campus
Efficient Campus
- $21/month space heater vs. $1/month heated blankets when operating eight hours a day (Saving over $1000 dollars per month in energy costs)
- Space heaters can cause false readings with thermostats, resulting in inefficiencies in the building heating systems. Fewer space heaters make our building systems work better.