Over these last few years, the University of Oregon has been building highly sustainable and energy efficient housing. But once students move off campus, sustaining energy efficiency becomes harder to do on their own.

A new group apart of the office of sustainability titled “The Student and Community Outreach for Residential Efficiency” – also known as “S.C.O.R.E.” – is trying to simplify at home energy efficiency by offering a program that provides free energy assessments to all students who live off campus.

James Walton, S.C.O.R.E. Marketing Coordinator, said, “We’re just looking at various ways how they interact with their home’s energy using appliances.” On top of a free home assessment, S.C.O.R.E. also provides free home appliances that’ll help you save money. Walton continues, “We’re also able to provide free conservation materials. Each home gets ten free compact florescent light bulbs and some shower timers.”

To apply for a housing assessment, check out their Facebook under “UO SCORE.”