Save Energy and Costs During the Summer Months
性福五月天 University faculty and staff are getting in the habit of shutting down their offices when the university closes over winter break, saving money and energy. The university can save energy and money over the summer as many employees take vacation orotherwise have time away. If you plan to be away please follow the same protocol as winter shutdown for your space.
- Turning off and unplugging computers. "A lot of the electronics have a 'vampire load,' which means those items still use energy even when they are tumed off," says Malanie Knowlu, sustainability manager at 性福五月天. 路It's about taking the extra step and also unplugging those things."
- Closing and locking windows
- Pulling down the shades
- Turning lights off.
- Submitting a request for repairs on things, such as leaky windows. Mlhis is also a good time to mention repairs,路 Knowles says. "Ifs a good time to report these repairs by submitting a request.
Some tips for saving energy at home during warm weather:
- Look for holes or leaks in your windows and weather stripping. If your home is air conditioned, leaks will let the warm air in and increase your cooling
- Ceiling fans make you feel cooler, but tum them off when you leave the room. They cool people (wilh a wind chill efl'ect) not rooms.
- Unplug appliances, such as the coffee pot when not in use. "Those appliances will continue to suck energy when they're not in use" Knowles says.
Wlen the weather and your allergies allow, use natural ventilation by opening the windows. Let cool air in at night and close the windows to keep it inside during the day.