Fac/Staff

1. Every person is expected to be an “energy saver” as well as an “energy consumer.”
2. Faculty and staff members are responsible for implementing the guidelines during the time within their classrooms and respective offices.
3. The custodian/cleaners are responsible for control of common areas, i.e. halls, cafeteria, etc.
4. Since the custodian/house cleaners are typically the last persons to leave a building in the evening, they are responsible for verification of the nighttime shutdown.
5. Physical Plant Services is committed to and responsible for maintenance of the learning environment.
6. To promote a safe, healthy learning environment and to complement the energy management program, the campus will review and adhere to the preventive maintenance and monitoring plan administered by the campus physical plant for its facilities and systems, including HVAC, building envelope, and moisture management.

1. Classroom doors will remain closed when HVAC is operating. Ensure doors between conditioned space and non-conditioned space remain closed at all times.
2. All office machines (copy machines, laminating equipment, etc.) will be switched off each night and during unoccupied times. Fax machines should remain on.
3. All computers should go into STANDBY after 20 minutes of idle. Monitors, printers, and speakers should be turned off when not in use.  Network or sensitive equipment is excluded.

1. The unoccupied time will begin when the students, faculty or staff leave an area.  If you know of an area that is unoccupied for the remainder of the day please notify the physical plant so that energy usage can be minimized.
2. The unoccupied temperature setting will be 85°F.
3. Air conditioning should not be utilized in classrooms during the summer sessions unless the classrooms are being used for instruction or extracurricular activities.

1. The unoccupied time will begin when the students, faculty or staff leave an area.  If you know of an area that is unoccupied for the remainder of the day please notify the physical plant so that energy usage can be minimized.
2. The unoccupied temperature setting will be 55°F.

1. All unnecessary lighting in unoccupied areas will be turned off. Faculty and students should make certain that lights are turned off when leaving an empty classroom, office, or bathroom. Utilize natural lighting where appropriate.
2. All outside lighting will be off during daylight hours
3. Gym lights should not be left on unless the gym is being utilized.
4. All lights will be turned off when students, faculty, and staff leave the area. Custodians will turn on lights only in the areas in which they are working.
5. Refrain from turning lights on unless definitely needed. Remember that lights not only consume electricity, but also give off heat that places an additional load on the air conditioning equipment and thereby increases the use of electricity necessary to cool the room.

1. Ensure all plumbing and/or intrusion (i.e. roof) leaks are reported and repaired immediately. Grounds watering should only be done between 4am-10am.
2. Try not to water during the heat of the day, typically between 10am – 8pm.
3. When spray irrigating, ensure the water does not directly hit the building.

Disclaimer: The University System will adopt, observe and implement these guidelines as provided. These guidelines supersede all previous instructions related to energy conservation or building management.