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Energy

 

 

Energy is central to sustainability. It affects all aspects of living—social, economic, and environmental. As stewards of our environment and caretakers of this institution of higher education, it is incumbent upon us to use energy wisely, and to teach the university community to do the same.

 

 

What have we done?

• Facilities Management maximizes natural cooling (fresh air) as much as possible.
• Variable frequency drive motors are being installed where practical and as funding allows.
• During Summer, buildings are sub-cooled in order to reduce peak electricity (chiller) use.
• Lighting retrofits are being done throughout campus as funding allows.
• Occupancy sensors are in the Peter Kiewit Institute, reducing lighting loads when not needed and continue to be included where practical in new construction and major renovation projects.
• Energy use is constantly monitored by Maintenance and Operations Services, to ensure proper and efficient operation.

What can we do?

• Turn off lights when rooms are unoccupied (when outside the room for more than 1 minute).
• Do not use portable heaters without the expressed consent of the Utilities Manager!
• Conserve energy by keeping thermostats at 68F in winter (heating) and 78F summer (cooling).
• See other energy savings tips.

More Information:

Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) - UNO is a member

Energy Information Administration (EIA)

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)