MISSOULA, Mont. -- The University of Montana is encouraging students to become more energy efficient. The school launched a new campaign called "Use Your Power Wisely."

The program is designed to raise awareness and reduce the university’s carbon footprint. The University encourages students to turn off lights, take shorter showers and use energy efficient bulbs.

Officials tell us they hope to reduce the school’s yearly $3 million power bill. “We've looked to other campuses to see what kind of savings they've gotten from campaigns and it varies greatly. We used a figure around five percent. It would be great if we could achieve that, but we'll see," says sustainability coordinator Cherie Peacock.

The campaign is part of the university's climate action plan, which details greenhouse gas reduction strategies such as developing positive behavior changes that result in less energy and water consumption and more use of bikes, buses and walking.