U SAVING ENERGY
Sustainability Tip
Since the U’s behavioral energy saving program began in July 2003 the U has saved the CO2 emissions from the electricity use of 7,488 homes for one year. It is a common misconception that turning down the heat at night doesn’t save any energy because you just have to warm it up again. The truth is that it takes less energy to warm up a cold building in the morning than it does to maintain a constant temperature throughout the day. Having the thermostats set back when buildings are unoccupied will save energy here at the U.
For questions, suggestions, or comments contact Bianca Shama or call 585-1171.