Ames Laboratory

Ames Laboratory

Ames Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy by Iowa State University. The Lab conducts research into various areas of national concern, including the synthesis and study of new materials, energy resources, high-speed computer design, and environmental cleanup and restoration.

Take the ENERGY STAR Pledge

Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR:

2008-2009 Goal: 519,800 lbs.
Current Total: 2,760 lbs.
% to Goal: 1%

Questions about your Goal?

If you have questions about setting or changing your goal, please email changetheworld@energystar.gov.

Cumulative Savings

Greenhouse Gas Emissions (lbs.) 2,760
Dollars $246
kWh 1,151
BTUs 8,521,916

Past Success:

The Change a Light Campaign

Cumulative Total Pledge [2007 – 2008]
# of Pledges 80
# of Bulbs 738
Energy Savings 208,116 kWh
Cost Savings $19,355
*Greenhouse Gas 301,842 lbs.

* pounds of emissions prevented