The extreme cold weather has stressed the supply systems for electricity and natural gas in our entire region. We are working closely with City Utilities to help them maintain service as they implement extreme measures to control the load on the utility system. You can help assist in this effort: Turn Down the Heat - If you have a thermostat available, set it back to 68 … [Read more...] about Help Conserve Energy During Extreme Weather Conditions
Before you leave for your winter break, please take a few minutes to complete some actions to help reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Turn Down the Heat If you have a thermostat available, set it back to 60 degrees and make sure the fan settings are “off” or “auto.” Pull the Plug To avoid “phantom loads” on power strips, computers, monitors, … [Read more...] about Help Conserve Energy Over Winter Break
We are experiencing the highest outdoor temperatures of the season. The extreme high temperature and relative humidity will likely cause our energy consumption to peak in the next few days. This peak energy consumption will impact utility costs for the University for the entire fiscal year. In order to minimize the effect of the weather on our energy bills and allow us to … [Read more...] about Help Conserve Energy During Extreme Temperatures