Best Energy Practices

Every person is expected to be an "energy saver" as well as an "energy consumer." However, as an energy consumer, you can make a difference by taking the following steps to reduce energy consumption in offices, classrooms, residential life buildings, and even at home.

• Turn off lights when you leave the room.
• Turn off computers, monitors, speakers, and printers when not in use.
• Turn off TVs, stereos, and appliances when you leave the area.
• Unplug all chargers when not in use.
• While room is occupied, set thermostats to 74 degrees for cooling and 68 degrees for heating.
• During summer months, set thermostats to 80 degrees and Auto when leaving for the day or weekend; and, leave ceiling fans running at medium speed to circulate air.
• During winter months, set thermostats to 60 degrees and Auto when leaving for the day or weekend; and, leave ceiling fans running at medium speed to circulate air.

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