Turn off lights in a space whenever it will be unoccupied for more than 15 minutes.
Turn off unnecessary equipment including office computers, copiers, and printers at the end of the work day.
Set room thermostats within 2 degrees of 74 degrees in summer and 68 degrees in the winter; dress appropriately for seasonal differences.
On campus, report uncomfortable building conditions to the Central Utilities Department (ext. 936-261-3880 or 936-261-3868 after hours).
Use window blinds to screen out direct sunlight. Open blinds for day lighting and turn off room lighting whenever possible.
Laboratory workers should keep fume sashes at a minimum working height after setting up experiments.
Keep outside doors and windows closed.
Adopt a last-person-out policy. The last person to leave offices, labs, lecture rooms, and meeting rooms should be responsible for turning off unnecessary equipment and lights.
If motion sensors are inoperable, report building name and room number to the Maintenance Department (936-261-9720).
Report any observed energy waste to Central Utilities (936-261-3880)
Report outside lighting problems to Central Utilities (936-261-3880)
Do not use hot water when cold water will do. Water & Energy can be saved by washing hands with soap and cold water; hot water should only be added when hands are especially dirty.
