Monday, August, 6th, 2018 News
Hot summer days with temperatures in and beyond the 90 degree range result in an elevated period of energy usage. During peak-demand times, the university actively pursues ways to reduce our peak in order to decrease the burden on the environment and lower electrical costs. Purchased electricity rates for the entire year are based on the peak usage of electricity. Because this peak load is so important in establishing rates, the university is seeking your help in lowering that peak load. In addition to the actual savings for that day, it will help lower the cost for the rest of the year.
We are asking the campus community to do their part in eliminating unnecessary loads (amount of energy use). If we all do our part, simple measures such as raising the temperature in your air-conditioned spaces by adjusting the thermostat and keeping all doors and windows closed will make a real difference for Tufts and the environment. Powering-down equipment, turning off lights, unplugging printers, copiers, coffee makers, etc. are good ways to conserve energy during peak periods. Tufts will play its part by reducing its energy load in efforts to avoid local brownouts and blackouts and mitigate grid constraint caused by the resulting spikes in demand for electricity during the hot weather.
During these warm summer months, we ask the Tufts community to please support these conservation efforts and practice energy savings. Everyone using energy on campus has the power to make a difference. In addition to asking everyone to do what they can to reduce the electrical load, Energy Management will be endeavoring to selectively reduce loads where possible, as needed.
Everyone’s efforts are required to control interior building conditions.
Practices you can put into action now, include: