If you'll be away for campus breaks, power down your spaces to reduce passive energy consumption in support of IU's Climate Action Plan.
Prepare for time off — power down before you go
Support efficient heating/cooling:
- Unclutter areas near thermostats and vents
- Properly shut all outside windows
- In hot weather: close window blinds
- In cold weather: open window blinds
- Shut all laboratory fume hood sashes
Turn off unused equipment:
- All lights
- Laboratory equipment not necessary for safety or ongoing research*
- Digital signage and television screens
*Discuss with your research group and plan accordingly.
Unplug appliances:
- Unused docking stations and chargers
- Fans
- Personal refrigerators-- only if emptied, cleaned, defrosted, and with the door left open several days before leaving
- Take all unused personal equipment home
It all adds up. We should all do our part to save university resources by taking responsibility for our work spaces. The savings may be small on our own, but it adds up when we all contribute.