As a majority of us will be leaving campus and halls over the festive period, those buildings will still be consuming a large amount of energy. Some of this is essential, but we can all play a part in keeping it as low as possible.
Before you leave your halls of residences and offices this month, consider:
– Have you switched off computers, monitors and printers
– Have you unplugged any chargers
– Have you closed windows tightly
– Have you switched off unnecessary lights
We will reduce ventilation, cooling and heating wherever possible, and we’ll make sure the LED Christmas lights on Highfield Campus are switched off every evening, too.
The University spent more than £9,000,000 on utility bills last year. We’re investing in changes to keep this as low as possible and reduce our environmental impact. In 2018 this has included new energy efficient drying cabinets in the Chemistry and IFLS buildings, and a continued roll-out of LED lighting and sensors.
Alongside these investments, we rely on your small, everyday actions to continually improve. Find out more on our sustainability webpage or by emailing [email protected].
