New Campuswide Energy Conservation Measures

In an effort to reduce the campus's significant energy costs, Vice President for Administrative Affairs John Porcari has directed the immediate implementation of minimum indoor space temperature settings of 78 degrees during the summer. This change will affect all State and auxiliary campus buildings with the exception of designated research and library facilities.

Because the design of our buildings' heating and air conditioning systems are varied, Facilities Management's approach to implementing these energy conservation measures will also vary. Facilities Management will elevate chilled water and air supply temperatures and turn off reheat systems that normally function to provide comfortable temperature and humidity levels.

As a result, spaces where reheats are turned off may be cooler and more humid early in the day, and temperatures and humidity will rise throughout the day. Where supply air temperatures are increased, spaces will be warmer all day. Additionally Facilities Management will be aggressively turning off equipment not required on nights and weekends.

Questions and inquiries should be directed to Jack Baker, Director, Operations and Maintenance at 301.405.3204.