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<\/div><\/div><div class=\"container\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><p class=\"transparent-bg\" ><span>Facilities Management<\/span><\/p><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!--\/container--><div class=\"video-texture \"> <span class=\"ie-fix\"><\/span> <\/div><\/div> <!--\/swiper-slide--><\/div><div class=\"nectar-slider-loading \"> <span class=\"loading-icon none\">   <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h1>Energy Conservation<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;671&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][tabbed_section style=&#8221;default&#8221; alignment=&#8221;left&#8221;][tab title=&#8221;About&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1507841764079-10&#8243; id=&#8221;1507841848659-6&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">\u00a0Delta State seeks to minimize energy consumption and reduce energy expenditures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">With more than 1.4 million square feet of building space, the energy needed for heating and cooling,\u00a0lighting, and power is substantial.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This website describes the programs and activities Delta State engages in to create energy-efficient\u00a0building operations and promote energy conservation practices. Our programs are managed by a\u00a0dedicated staff of professionals. We are supported by a number of departments and skilled trades\u00a0that collaborate and cooperate in the mission of maintaining high performance and energy efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please email us.\u00a0 And thank you for your interest\u00a0in energy management!<\/p>\n<p>Facilities Management<br \/>\nDelta State University<br \/>\nCleveland, MS\u00a0 38733<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0662-846-4740<br \/>\n<strong>Fax:<\/strong>\u00a0662-846-4745<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0energy@deltastate.edu[\/vc_column_text][\/tab][tab title=&#8221;Programs and Projects&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1507841764757-8&#8243; id=&#8221;1507841910686-10&#8243;][vc_column_text]Facilities Management is currently working on the following projects and programs designed to reduce energy consumption on campus.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\">\u2022<\/span> Weather stripping doors.<br \/>\n\u2022 Caulking windows.<br \/>\n\u2022 Installing timers in outdoor lighting.<br \/>\n\u2022 Installing energy efficient fluorescent lamps.<br \/>\n\u2022 Reducing light levels in halls, stairwells, and other transient areas while ensuring there is plenty of light for\u00a0safety.<br \/>\n\u2022 Constructing a new chiller loop system on campus.<br \/>\n\u2022 Fine- tuning energy controls to provide comfortable temperatures during working and class hours,\u00a0while setting back temperatures at night and on the weekends.<br \/>\n\u2022 Shutting down academic and auxiliary buildings during holiday periods.<br \/>\n\u2022 Working with Entergy officials to manage peak electrical demand.<br \/>\n\u2022 Working with Building Managers on energy conservation practices in their respective buildings.<br \/>\n\u2022 Developing checklists for Building Managers to ensure.<br \/>\n\u2022 Working with the Registrar to ensure the most energy efficient assignment of classrooms, particularly in the summer.[\/vc_column_text][\/tab][tab title=&#8221;Energy Saving Tips&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1507841865754-10&#8243; id=&#8221;1508788480323-6&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>General Energy Quick Tips:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Avoid the use of portable electric space heaters; call Facilities Management if rooms are too hot or too cold.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Keep thermostats set at 68 degrees during the heating season and 78 degrees during the cooling season.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Keep exterior doors and windows closed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Remember to close windows when rooms will be unoccupied.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">In the summer time daytime, close the blinds on the east, south, and west sides to reduce heat gain from the sun.\u00a0 In the winter daytime, open drapes on the south side to increase heat gain from the sun.\u00a0 In the evening, reverse the position of the shades.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Use hot water sparingly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Avoid hot-plate coffee makers; use thermal carafe style coffee makers instead.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Turn off all unused electrical appliances when not in use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Know and cooperate with scheduled hours of building operations; do not expect buildings to have fully operational HVAC systems during evenings and weekends when there is minimal occupant use.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Energy Efficient Lighting Tips:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Use natural daylight when possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">If you spend a lot of time working at a computer, consider reducing the overall brightness level in your room to enhance CRT screen visibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Report any lighting problems to your Building Manager. This might include a burned-out lamp, defective occupancy sensor, or a flickering bulb. A list of Building Managers can be found under Building Managers on this website.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Turn off the lights in classrooms, offices, and restrooms when the rooms are not being occupied, even for five minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Consider using desk lamps (&#8220;task lighting&#8221;) and reducing overhead lighting in the room.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">If your building has areas where &#8220;occupancy sensors&#8221; are being used to turn lights on and off (such as in conference rooms, rest rooms, and hallways), please cooperate with their use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs where possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Energy Conservation in the Laboratory:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Keep fume hood sashes closed when not in use. Fume hoods operate in a vacuum by drawing room air and any undesirable fumes through the cabinet and exhausting it out the building\u2019s exhaust stack. In almost all laboratories on campus, the room air being exhausted is 100% fresh outside air. Fresh air is very expensive to heat or cool. Lowering the sash (the glass window) when the fume hood is not in use reduces the amount of conditioned air exhausted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">A Bio-Safety cabinet is another type of fume hood; it filters the air rather then exhausting it. This type of fume hood uses a recycling-air vent, which does not necessarily need to be kept on at all times. Remember to turn off the fan when not in use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">When using running water for cooling or condenser systems, remember to turn off the valve when finished.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">If possible, use a cooling system with a re-circulating pump as opposed to running once through water.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Turn off all equipment when not in use. This includes everything from hot plates to lights to computers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Keep the hallway door shut as much as possible. This is not only a safety measure, but it helps balance the air system in the laboratory.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">When using automatic glassware washers, wait until you have a full load before operating.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Maintain refrigerators and freezers by keeping coils clean and doors properly sealed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">If refrigerator or freezer is over 8 years old, consider upgrading to a newer more energy-efficient model.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Do not place refrigerators or freezers next to room thermostats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Consolidate contents of refrigerators or freezers\u2013a full freezer is more efficient to keep cold than a half empty freezer. Turn off the empty, unused appliance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Energy Efficient Computing:<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">We hear about it every night on the news: the world is in an energy crisis; greenhouse gas emissions are on the rise, global warming s a serious problem. Youve tried to be a part of a solution by recycling, carpooling when possible, and or walking or riding a bike. But have you ever thought about your computer? Just by changing a few simple actions, you can help improve energy management, increase energy efficiency, and reduce waste.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Personal computers and other office equipment consume a significant amount of energy.\u00a0 We can all do our part to help reduce the energy consumption on the campus and thereby reducing our energy bills.\u00a0 Below are some guidelines that can significantly reduce the Delta State Universitys energy bill as well as conserve critical resources.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Does it harm the PC to turn it off?<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Older computers did not have the ability to self-park hard drives and the recommendation was to leave them on all the times so that there was less wear and tear on the hardware.\u00a0 Todays computers are designed to take advantage of self-parking drives and more efficient power management.\u00a0 Turning off computers does not shorten their lifetime.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there a significant savings potential?<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">The average desktop computer and monitor consume .12 KWH per hour.\u00a0 Turning the computer off at night and on the weekends could result in a significant cost savings for Delta State.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"480\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Estimated Annual Energy Expenditures for Computers\/Monitors at DSU<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"240\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">University Owned computers<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"174\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">2200<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"240\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Student Owned computers<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"174\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">1000<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">3200<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"240\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">MS Energy Costs per kwh<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"174\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">7.00 cents<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"480\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Estimated Annual Energy Expenditures for Computers\/Monitors<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"240\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">24 hours a day\/365 days a year<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"174\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">$73.58 (per unit)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">$235,469<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"240\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">8 hours a day\/250 workdays a year<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"174\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">$16.80 (per unit)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">$53,760<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"480\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Estimated Potential Energy Savings<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"240\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">Turn off computers nights and weekends<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"174\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">$56.78 (per unit)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"66\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit;\">$181,696<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><br \/>\nThe following is a list of suggestions that you can use to reduce the energy usage of your personal computer.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Shut down your computer, monitor, and personal printer or place them in a standby mode when you leave the office for more than two hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Do not turn on your computer, monitor, or printer in the morning until you actually need them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">A misconception is the belief that computers and monitors purchased with the Energy Star logo are already energy efficient. In reality they have built in energy conservation features but your computer cannot take full advantage of these built in energy saving mechanisms until the power management features are enabled and configured.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Try to plan your computer-related activities so you can do them all at once, keeping the computer off at other times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Do not turn on the printer until you are ready to print. Printers consume energy even while they are idling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Do not print out copies of email unless necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">If you spend a large amount of time at your computer, consider reducing the light level in your office. This may improve CRT (cathode ray tube) screen visibility as well as save energy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">The best screen saver is no screen saver at all \u2013 turn off your monitor when you are not using it. This option is second best only to turning off your computer all together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Use &#8220;paperless&#8221; methods of communication such as email.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">When typing documents, especially drafts, use a smaller font and decrease the spacing between lines, or reformat to keep your document to as few pages as possible, especially when typing drafts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Review your document on the screen instead of printing a draft. If you must print a draft, use the blank back side of used paper.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Use a printer that can print double-sided documents. When making copies, use double-sided copying.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Always buy and use recycled-content paper. Look for papers with 50-100% post-consumer waste and non-chlorine bleached. Also, recycle your paper when done.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Buy a monitor only as large as you really need. Although a large monitor might seem more attractive, you should remember that a 17-inch monitor uses 40 percent more energy than a 14-inch monitor. Also, the higher the resolution, the more energy it needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;\">Buy vegetable (or non-petroleum-based) inks. These printer inks are made from renewable resources; require fewer hazardous solvents; and in many cases produce brighter, cleaner colors.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/tab][tab title=&#8221;FAQ&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1508189015715-0&#8243; id=&#8221;1508189126929-9&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Frequently Asked Questions:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Q: Is it more energy efficient to keep turning fluorescent lighting on and off all day or to just leave it on? Our office uses the room at least every 20 minutes during an 8-hour work day but no one is ever in there all day.<\/strong><strong><br \/>\nA:<\/strong>\u00a0By leaving fluorescent lamps on you save the lamp life, but not energy costs.<br \/>\nIts a tradeoff between buying new fluorescent lamps which are generally pretty cheap and the cost of electricity to run the lamps all day for 20 minutes of actual use. This depends on your cost of electricity. Basically, weve found it more energy efficient to turn lights off when not in use. (For that type of room it might be cost effective to install an occupancy sensor unless people actually turn the lights off when they leave.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Is it more energy-efficient to let a lightbulb burn for a short period of time, or to turn it off and then on again? I read once that the surge in power when a bulb is turned on is equal to letting the bulb burn for a while?<\/strong><strong><br \/>\nA:<\/strong>\u00a0It is more energy efficient to turn the light off than to leave it on. Energy is measured with respect to time. The unit used to measure electrical energy is the kilowatt-hour or thousand-watt-hour, the amount of power or watts that you use in one hour. The momentary or millisecond or less surge of electricity required to start your light bulb will not impact your energy cost, but leaving it on all the time will. With the rising cost of energy, its probably a good idea to turn the lights out when you are not using it.<br \/>\n(Not to mention the pollution impact, less energy use, less emissions from power plants.)<br \/>\nTurning the lights on and off a lot will impact your lamp life, however. If you compare the number of bulb(s) you need to buy versus the cost to let the light burn all the time, it will still probably be cheaper to turn the lights off.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: How do I check to see if my computer equipment has an Energy Star feature? (Some computers, like mine, were built by someone and they dont have the Energy Star logo on them.)<\/strong><strong><br \/>\nA:<\/strong>\u00a0It will usually be necessary to make a few changes to the computers BIOS (Basic Input Output Options) before changing the operating system settings. Making these changes is typically quite simple, but because there are many different systems in use today, it is impossible for us to give you detailed instructions on every BIOS. Check the documentation that came with your computer or the manufacturers or distributors website.<\/p>\n<p>A critical part of power management is the major system timersthese are typically called doze, standby (or sleep), and suspend, and occur in that order.<\/p>\n<p>Doze reduces power during periods of inactivity by lowering processor (CPU) speed and powering down unused logic and memory.<\/p>\n<p>Standby usually sends a signal to power down the monitor, but may also slow down the whole system (in a BIOS without a Doze mode).<\/p>\n<p>Suspend typically sends the command to go to the lowest power operation by sending the off signal to the monitor and CPU and cutting system board power [Source: EPAs Energy Star website]\n<p><strong>Q: Yesterday I had a 7:30 pm meeting in the College of Education building, and two different thermometers registered 80 degrees! Why is it necessary for the heat to be on so high during the evening hours?<\/strong><strong><br \/>\nA:<\/strong>\u00a0In order to conserve energy, many buildings utilize what is called a temperature setback. This is a process through which building air handling units are automatically scheduled based on occupancy patterns. In a building that is typically empty during nighttime hours, air handling units are shut down so as not to waste energy by heating or cooling spaces while it is unoccupied. In these situations, a particular space will only receive heating or cooling in extreme temperature cases. If your schedule requires you to spend extended periods of time in a building during its setback period, you may want to speak to your building facility manager to request an override or building schedule modification.<\/p>\n<p>Temperature setback is the probable explanation if you experienced this during the summer months. However, if this situation occurs in the winter, it may be an indication of equipment failure and you should notify the Plant Department.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Recently, the fluorescent bulbs in our office were replaced, but the plastic panels covering them were left off. I sit directly under this light at a computer 8 hrs a day. I heard that plastic stops the UV rays coming through and without it, a person is exposed to these rays unnecessarily. From a health and safety point of view, is there a real risk here?<\/strong><strong><br \/>\nA:<\/strong>\u00a0Ultraviolet content emitted from the energy-efficient T8 fluorescent lamps used at U-M is very low. The amount of UV produced by standard fluorescent lamps is not hazardous and does not pose a major health concern. In fact, a paper by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) explores this subject in more detail. It cites a study in which it was determined that UV exposure from sitting indoors under fluorescent lights at typical office light levels for an eight hour workday is equivalent to just over a minute of exposure to the sun in Washington, D.C. on a clear day in July [Source: GE Lighting, NEMA]. For more, see the<b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.plantops.umich.edu\/utilities\/energy_management\/programs\/PET.pdf\">\u00a0Permissible Exposure Time PDF<\/a><\/b>\u00a0in the Energy Conservation Tools section.[\/vc_column_text][\/tab][tab title=&#8221;Sustainability Policy&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1507841967666-4&#8243; id=&#8221;1507842116942-0&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/PDFFiles\/facilities_mgt\/Sustainability%20POLICY.pdf\">Sustainability Policy\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><strong>POLICY STATEMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Delta State University (DSU) is committed to efficient energy management and sustainability in operations.\u00a0As an educational institution, DSU strives to serve as a positive example through sustainable operations and education.\u00a0Efficient energy use and energy conservation efforts are important goals for the DSU campus community and should continue to be emphasized, not only as a way to save money, but also as a way to raise environmental awareness and provide educational leadership for the future.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>DEFINITIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><u>ASHRAE 90.1<\/u>\u00a0\u2013 The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers energy standard which provides the minimum requirements for energy efficient designs for buildings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PROCEDURES and RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This policy shall apply to all faculty, staff and students.\u00a0The DSU Energy Management Committee is responsible for guiding the implementation of energy management and conservation efforts on the campus.\u00a0The Energy Management Committee shall provide an annual report to the President of the university regarding the campus implementation of the Year of Green Goals and sustainability practices outlined below.<\/p>\n<p><u>Year of Green Goals for FY 2012 \u2013 2014<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase the university\u2019s recycling rate by 25% and reduce the amount of solid waste sent to landfills by 25%.<\/li>\n<li>Adopt and achieve an appropriate model for green laboratories and reduce lab-related waste and energy use.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce campus energy consumption by 15% below the FY10 level.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce paper consumption by 25%.<\/li>\n<li>Use green cleaning products in all buildings and reduce the use of chemicals in cleaning and maintenance.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce printing and copying costs by 10%<\/li>\n<li>Eliminate the use of Styrofoam and similar products on the campus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><u>Sustainable Practices<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The DSU procurement office shall consider the effect of products on the environment.\u00a0Consideration shall be given to the purchase of\u00a0<i>Energy Star<\/i><sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0appliances, green seal chemicals, and other environmentally sound items found not only on state contract, but also through other reliable sources.\u00a0Contracts for new construction and major repair\/renovation shall consider sustainability in the purchase requirements and specifications for the materials to be installed.<\/li>\n<li>All new construction and\/or major repair\/renovation of existing facilities shall be designed to meet energy-efficient goals, which exceed ASHRAE 90.1 by 30% when determined cost effective.<\/li>\n<li>All new construction and\/or major repair and renovations of existing facilities shall include the requirement for the development and approval of an energy model during the early design stages.\u00a0The design professional shall certify the model meets the Institutions of Higher Learning\u2019s energy program and at the conclusion of the construction and\/or renovation (prior to final acceptance) the design professional shall certify the facility has been constructed as designed and modeled.<\/li>\n<li>Renovation of historically significant buildings should meet or exceed ASHRAE 90.1 standards where appropriate for the scope of work and determined cost effective.<\/li>\n<li>No less than 25% of the expected annual recurring savings from completed energy efficient projects shall be set aside each year in the appropriate fund and used to finance future energy efficient projects.\u00a0If the annual recurring savings are dedicated to the repayment of debt, then these funds shall be set-aside in the first year after such debt is retired.<\/li>\n<li>Water efficient measures shall be implemented in new building construction and major building renovation projects.<\/li>\n<li>All new construction and\/or major repair\/renovations of existing facilities shall address and consider sound design techniques that maximize wind, solar, aspect, shading, and other design expressions embracing our climatic realities.\u00a0The design criteria shall encourage overhangs, natural day lighting, and other passive design techniques and should not be confused with renewable energy.<\/li>\n<li>All new landscape construction, major repair and renovations of landscapes, and any site work in general shall consider and encourage the use of resource-efficient plants including native plant palettes, with a goal of decreasing the uses of herbicides and pesticides when possible, while increasing tree canopy through reforestation and reducing potable water used in irrigation.<\/li>\n<li>All new landscape construction, major repair and renovations of landscapes, and any site work in general shall include the requirement to protect and enhance water quality through innovative storm water best management practices.<\/li>\n<li>DSU shall develop a comprehensive waste-minimization program.\u00a0The program shall address a comprehensive campus wide recycling program that considers recycling of construction spoils\/wastes from demolition and construction projects, garbage collection and disposal contracts, disposals of used equipment, furniture, chemical waste, electronic waste, composting, etc.<\/li>\n<li>All new streets or campus street renovations shall be developed to encourage walking, bikes, and other non-carbon producing emissions options in transportation.<\/li>\n<li>A ride share program should be developed, if feasible, to encourage car-pooling.\u00a0This program should consider partnerships with the City of Cleveland and local businesses where appropriate and feasible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>RELATED DOCUMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>IHL Board Policy 920 Sustainability Policy approved January 20, 2011<\/p><\/div>\n<p>DSU Year of Green Goals for FY 2012 \u2013 2014 approved by DSU Cabinet[\/vc_column_text][\/tab][\/tabbed_section][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; 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