Archived web info - F&S Energy Liaisons

Posted by Morgan White on June 4, 2014

The Energy Liaison Program

Ambitious goals reflect the University’s commitment to sustainability - environmental, social and fiscal. Although energy conservation is a universal problem, its solution begins with individuals.

Departments and colleges across campus have designated Energy Liaisons to promote energy conservation and share ideas and suggestions.

Energy liaisons:

Coordinate and share energy saving information with their respective areas
Lead efforts to establish college/department short- and long-term energy conservation goals
Are conduits through which ideas and suggestions reach Facilities & Services

Creating Obtainable Goals

Identify areas for reduction
- Fume Hood usage
- Lighting Usage
- Space Usage
- Computer Policies and Practices
- Equipment Procurement Practices
- Air Conditioning and Ventilation Usage
- Laboratory Equipment Usage

Establish obtainable short-term and long-term goals

Examples: Short-Term Goals

Create policy for turning off computer work stations
Ask faculty and staff to turn off lighting and equipment not in use
Create awareness across your department/college
Require purchase of Energy Start rated equipment
Close fume hoods when not in use

Examples: Long-Term Goals

Identify areas of high energy usage and develop a plan for reduction
Consolidation of fume hoods and equipment
Facilitate systems retrofitting with F&S Retrocommissioning Team
Develop a plan for space and classroom usage Investigate the consolidation of climate-sensitive projects/equipment
Develop a plan and timetable for reaching the 17 percent reduction in five years