Energy Management
Estates and Infrastructure is charged to look critically at and monitor all aspects of energy consumption. In recent years, many energy conservation measures have been put in place by the Estates and Infrastructure, but there is always more to be done. Works so far include increasing the levels of building insulation and the installation of double glazing where practical through to more technical items such as presence detectors for automatic lighting or heating controls working in conjunction with computerised building management systems.
The combined expenditure for gas, water and electricity is in the order of £1,1m per annum and all means of reducing this spend must be explored. All members of staff and students may assist in good energy management by ensuring that :
- Faults with heating / cooling systems are promptly reported to the Estates and Infrastructure
- Doors and windows within air conditioned spaces are never left or wedged open.
- Computer monitors are switched off when they are unattended
- Signs of water leakage, taps or showers that will not turn off are promptly reported to the Estates and Infrastructure for repair
- Shut down printers and copiers at the end of the day
- Make maximum use of natural daylight - turn off lights when leaving the office
- Do not leave electrical appliances in stand-by mode when they are no longer required - switch them off
*Top
15 Carbon Counter* - The
Carbon Counter has been produced to show all building users the
current and historic consumption for the whole University and
the top 15 locations, to show what has been done and what is to
be done to continually lower emissions.
Should members of staff wish to put forward their own energy saving initiatives, please e-mail ian.watts@canterbury.ac.uk or facilities-helpdesk@canterbury.ac.uk
Our Energy Management Policy is available on this link.
