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The Energy Savings Program

Energy Saving Tips

One of the simplest steps toward a more sustainable campus is energy conservation. Read on for easy ways you can reduce your impact. For more information about Brandeis University’s Energy Savings Program and past energy-conserving initiatives see Energy Savings Program Updates.

LIGHTS

  • Turn off unnecessary lights in bathrooms, offices, residence rooms, and at home and encourage others to do the same.
  • Use natural lighting instead of electric lighting whenever possible.
  • Use efficient task lighting, such as a compact fluorescent desk lamp, and switch off overhead lighting.
  • If you leave your office for more than 15 minutes, turn off your lights.
  • At the end of the day, turn off lights others may have left on.

HEATING AND COOLING

  • Keep windows and doors closed in heated or air conditioned areas.
  • During the summer, close blinds and curtains to block sun and keep buildings cool.
  • Keep lab hood doors closed when hoods are not in use.
  • Keep lab hood doors open to a minimum when hoods are in use.
  • Dress appropriately for the season.
  • Use hot water sparingly.

COMPUTERS

  • When buying computers, get low wattage "Energy Star" certified products, and make sure all the energy management features are enabled.

OTHER EQUIPMENT

  • Buying new equipment? Select the most energy-efficient products by looking for the EnergyStar label.
  • Turn off all energy consuming research, home, and office equipment when you're not using it (copiers, printers, refrigerators, environmental rooms, fume hoods).

Tips based on the University of British Columbia Campus Sustainability Office Website guidelines, for more information, visit: http://www.sustain.ubc.ca/can_do.html