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Model Residence Hall Room How to have an environmentally friendly college residential experience What is the Model Room? The Model Residence Hall Room is a functioning dorm room that demonstrates how to live in an environmentally friendly way. The room uses Energy Star appliances to save energy. Room residents also practice environmentally conscious living habits. Our Residents Our Residents Our Model Residence Room The Model Residence Hall room is located at 103 Lord in the Gold Coast—a prime spot on Dartmouth’s campus. Advancing Environmental Excellence at Dartmouth Tulane University’s pioneering model sustainable room was an inspiration for Dartmouth’s Model Residence Hall Room. Energy Star helped Tulane furnish and advertise their room. Dartmouth has a tradition of supporting an environmentally-friendly campus. We hope our Model Residence Room will advance our efforts. What’s in the room? Energy Star appliances! What is Energy Star? EPA program of voluntary labeling for energy-efficient appliances Shows projected energy savings Meets government-set standards For more information, see: The Following Energy Star products are available for student residence rooms: Computer Monitor Printer Scanner TV VCR DVD Player Stereo Phone Answering Machine Desk Lamp Floor Lamp Compact Refrigerator Computer Notebook computers use 80% less energy than desktops Flat-screen monitors use less energy while increasing desk space and screen size. Energy Star computer monitors automatically power down to 15 watts or less when not in use, saving up to 90 percent more energy than standard monitors. Many students use their computer to play music, which cuts down on buying extra electronics AND saves energy. Phone Our phone isn’t cordless because these use energy ALL THE TIME! Telephones that have earned the Energy Star operate on one-third of the power used by standard models. Our phone also works as an answering machine, cutting down on extra appliances and power. Alarm Clock A