GUIDELINES

1. ach department will name an Energy Liaison to communicate the importance of saving energy and ways to achieve that goal. Buildings that house several departments will have more than one Energy Liaison. Departments in more than one building may appoint one Energy Liaison for all areas or one for each building. Please report the names of Energy Liaisons in writing to the Energy Conservation Engineer at the Physical Plant.

2. Electrical equipment should be turned off at the end of the work day. Such equipment includes word processors, copiers, printers, computers, monitors, calculators, typewriters, portable fans, coffee pots, radios, lamps, and other appliances.

   Lighting. Turn off lights when a room is not in use. If you need accent lighting or solutions to specialized lighting problems, please consult with the Physical Plant before installation. Physical Plant engineers also can help you determine appropriate lighting levels.

   Heating and Cooling. Use thermostatic controls on window air conditioners and auxiliary heaters, rather than keeping the units on at all times. Fans are an economical alternative for spaces that need more ventilation for comfort. Before acquiring an auxiliary heater, check with the Energy Conservation Engineer at 5-6411. The problem may be corrected by adjusting the building's temperature control system. If this is not feasible, approval will be given for an energy efficient auxiliary heater. Physical Plant personnel will consult with Energy Liaisons and others to help solve specific problems on heating, cooling, and lighting.

3. Energy Liaisons should work with Classroom Scheduling and department heads to consolidate intersession and summer classes in as few buildings as practical. The objective is to avoid heating or cooling an entire building when only a few rooms will be used. The University Energy Conservation Engineer will assist with coordination between departments, if necessary.

4. Coordinate major equipment purchases with Physical Plant Engineering in advance. This will help to avoid potential problems with insufficient wiring capacity. A life cycle cost analysis on prospective purchases can ensure that equipment specifications require energy efficiency.

5. Close all windows and doors in buildings with central temperature control systems during cooling and heating seasons. Hallways, vestibule, stairwell, and individual room doors should remain closed when practical.

Temperatures in University buildings should stay within ranges of 70°-74° (degrees Fahrenheit) in winter and 72°-75° (degrees Fahrenheit) in summer. Programmable thermostats permit temperatures to drop to 55°(degrees Fahrenheit) in winter or rise to 80° (degrees Fahrenheit) in summer during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Building systems should be programmed to reach comfortable temperatures by the start of the work day. Thermostats also can be programmed to accommodate special needs for more constant temperatures (in greenhouse or some experimental laboratories, for example.)

Energy conservation is achieved through the efforts of individuals. Your suggestions for changes and improvements are welcome. Please send your questions and comments to the Energy Conservation Engineer 325-6411.



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