 n May 2007 President Hirsh signed The Presidential Climate Commitment as a charter member. President Hirsh was one of the original signatories and serves on the ACUPCC Leadership Circle. To date over 470 college presidents across the nation have signed the agreement representing 3.8 million students. To read more about the Presidental Climate Commitment please visitThe United States continues to experience an extraordinary escalation in energy prices along with an alarming increase in ozone depletion (Global Warming). We believe colleges and universities must exercise leadership in their communities and throughout society by modeling ways to minimize global warming emissions, and by providing the knowledge and the educated graduates to achieve climate neutrality. Campuses that address the climate challenge by reducing global warming emissions and by integrating sustainability into their curriculum will better serve their students and meet their social mandate to help create a thriving, ethical and civil society. These colleges and universities will be providing students with the knowledge and skills needed to address the critical, systemic challenges faced by the world in this new century and enable them to benefit from the economic opportunities that will arise as a result of solutions they develop. The entire College Community must work together to conserve all forms of energy. Energy is one of our most precious, yet under-appreciated, commodities. Each person within Rosemont's many buildings plays a vital role in helping to control energy costs through deliberate, continued conservation. The success of this energy conservation initiative depends upon the concerted effort, dedication and determination of all the faculty, staff and students. Thank you for your support and continued dedication in helping the College to succeed in this critical effort. Share your comments or questions with Tom Szatkowski at ext. 2152 or via email at tszatkowski@rosemont.edu. Together we CAN make a difference. Please report instances of energy waste to the Office of Facilities at ext. 2151 |
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Computers:How You can Help Appliances & Other Equipment:  Purchase only energy-efficient models. Turn off all energy consuming office and research equipment when not in use, e.g. copiers, refrigerators, environmental rooms, fume hoods, etc. Screen savers do not save energy but giving your computer a nap does. Enable power management features so your computer monitor and hard drive will go into a low power (blank screen) "sleep mode" when not actively in use. Keep all computer equipment off unless in use - especially at night and on weekends. Turn off your monitor when you go to lunch or to a meeting. When purchasing computers and peripherals, buy low wattage equipment certified by the EPA's "Energy Star" program and be sure to enable power management features when setting up equipment.Heating and Cooling: Dress appropriately to the season and keep thermostats set at 68 degrees. During the heating season, open blinds, drapes and curtains to let sun in. If cloudy, close them to keep the heat in (especially at night). During the cooling season close blinds, drapes and curtains to block direct sun. Use hot water sparingly.Lights: Turn off unused or unneeded lights. Use natural lighting instead of electric lighting whenever possible. Try task lighting and reduce overhead lighting. If you have a desk lamp, make sure it uses a fluorescent bulb. Don't use table lamps unless illumination from the lamps is actually needed. Please use the 10 minute rule: If you do not plan to be in your room or office for more than 10 minutes turn off your lights.Windows and Doors: Keep windows and doors closed in heated and air conditioned areas. Close vestibule doors when propped open. |
