Energy Management

The Energy Manager guides the operations of the university to achieve tangible reduction in energy consumption on campus through the development and implementation of various policies, initiatives, and projects.

The Energy Manager promotes energy efficiency by means of upgrading, retrofitting, and commissioning mechanical, lighting, and electrical systems in university buildings. The Energy Manager has recently initiated projects to address energy efficiency improvements within a group of the most energy intensive buildings on campus. Additionally, numerous other on-going projects are in effect to successfully manage energy consumption on campus.

For more information contact [[fhunter,Farley Hunter]] Energy Manager, 757-221-1754.

Guidelines for energy management (pdf)

Campus energy cost and usage charts

Sustainability Tips

Here are some great tips for sustainable living from the COS. More...
Reduce waste by carrying a reusable water bottle-refill it rather than buying plastic bottles of water.
Cut the cord! Be sure to turn off your lights and appliances when you’re not using them. Many electronic devices continue to drain energy even when they're turned off, so unplug your computers, cable boxes, and TVs, when they're not in use.
Avoid high speeds. Fuel efficiency drops rapidly above 60 mph.
Avoid printing out documents that easily can be read and filed electronically.
Take public transport, carpool, walk or cycle instead of driving. You’ll save money, get fit and reduce your contribution to climate change.
Too often plastic and paper grocery bags end up sitting in landfills! Transport shopping using your own refillable bags—you can carry more and you’re saving the environment.
Save a tree by switching to electronic billing. Most utilities, credit card companies, and banks now offer this handy service.
Save hundreds of gallons of water by washing only full loads in your washing machine and dishwasher.
Avoid idling. Turn off your car whenever possible.
If you're flying with checked luggage, try to pack less. The more you carry, the more fuel the plane burns.
Carrying your own coffee mug is a great way to cut down on waste…Especially if you’re addicted to caffeine!
Remove yourself from junk mailing lists. Does anyone need all those catalogues?
Save energy and stop your sweaters from shrinking! Use cold water plus a cold water detergent in your washing machine.
Turning your thermostat down by one degree on a warm winter’s night saves you 3% on your heating bill.
Here comes the sun! During winter months, keeping your window curtains open on south-facing windows lets the sun heat your home naturally during the day.
Save energy and prevent fires by regularly cleaning out your dryer vent to make sure it’s not blocked.
Add air to the tires of your car so they're properly inflated—you’ll get better mileage.
Use task lighting. Instead of brightly lighting an entire room, focus the light where you need it.
Buying a new appliance? Be sure to look for the Energy Star label, which tells you that that appliance has met strict efficiency guidelines set by EPA and DOE.