High Electricity Pricing - Summer Break Energy Saving Tasks

Hope everyone is enjoying the summer break. As is normal for the summer as temperatures increase, so does electricity cost to the university. Electricity costs are on the rise as of this week with elevated pricing currently at $.35 per kilowatt hour (an increase of about $.32 higher than normal). With most buildings are less occupied than normal, a few energy-saving tasks are being requested in an effort at reducing energy consumption and costs. Your assistance is greatly appreciated by performing the following tasks:

• Turn off all lights including display case lighting.
• Power down and unplug all non-essential energy-consuming sources (computers, printers, projects, refrigerators, space heaters, phone chargers, televisions, etc.).
• Remove food and liquid waste from refrigerators/offices and place these items in the common areas (kitchens, lounges) or discard in waste containers.
• Where applicable, adjust thermostats to 75 degrees.
• Close and lock all windows and doors.
• Where applicable, close window blinds.
   

Thank you for your cooperation with these energy saving tasks!