UTconserve

UTconserve is an app for the University of Texas at Austin community, "powered by JouleBug".

UTconserve is the easy way to make your everyday habits more sustainable, at home, work, and play. Discover how you and your friends can use resources—without using them up, with this brand new app.

UTconserve organizes sustainability tips into Actions that you Buzz in the app when you do them in real-life. Learn more about each tip with easy-to-understand Impact Stats, Bonuses, How-To Videos, and Helpful Links. Encourage your friends by sharing how you’re making a difference and following what they’re up to in the Feed. Join Community-sponsored Challenges in your area or play your friends. Track your impact with your career stats and utility graph as your Trophy Case fills up. Save money, have fun, and help the University of Texas at Austin continue to lead the way in sustainability.

Features:

EARN ACHIEVEMENTS
-Master Actions by Buzzing when you do it in real-life
-You’re awarded Points with each Buzz that correlates to the impact the action has on your wallet and the environment
-Earn extra achievements called Badges when you become an expert in the field
-Learn more about each action with Stats, Videos, and Links
-Find sustainable initiatives near you through localized content
-Easily discover new Actions by browsing various categories or searching

BE SOCIAL
-Share what you’re Buzzing to the Feed and Facebook or Twitter
-Add Photos to any Buzz
-Like and Comment on others’ stories
-Follow your friends or see what’s Trending across the nation
-Compete with Friends or Everybody in the Challenge Leaderboard

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
-Career stats show you how many achievements and points you’ve earned
-Connect your Utility account to track your home energy usage
-Fill up your Trophy Case