Energy Consumption and Conservation

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Technology

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Students need to complete the Engineering Portfolio. They can print the PDF and fill it out by hand. (Some computer systems will allow you to download the portfolio, save it and fill it out. Please check with your Instructional Technology Specialist for instructions. Note that to complete the Engineering Portfolio on your computer, you will need a viewer, such as Adobe Reader, that supports forms.)

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