DATE: June 3, 2002
TO: ALL UCSB STUDENTS, FACULTY
AND STAFF
FROM: Jim Dewey, Energy Manager,
Energy Management Group; Physical Facilities
SUBJECT: Computers, Lights and
Energy Savings Program
Personal computers and electronic
office equipment represent a large and growing part of our electrical
consumption at UCSB. The campus has approximately 12,400 computers. Each PC
consumes about 60 watts and each monitor consumes another 60. The total
electrical demand is about 1500 kW, or 14% of our campus peak demand. This is
enough energy to power 1900 homes.
The harmful emissions produced by
electrical generation to power these devices at UCSB are as follows:
CO2 = 8100 tons per year
SO2 = 20 tons per year
NOx = 27 tons per year
In order to save energy, and
reduce negative environmental impact, we are requesting that you turn off
desktop computers, printers, copiers and lights every night and every weekend.
Please consult your local computer support staff to determine what computing
equipment and peripherals can be turned off, and how automatic power saving
features can be enabled.
We achieve double the cost
savings when we reduce our usage during peak electrical load hours of the day
(Noon to 6 p.m.). So in addition to determining what can be turned off at the
end of the workday, please determine what can also be turned off during the day
when it is not in use.
Your diligence has helped us to
substantially reduce our electrical demand this summer. Our electricity rates
will double in April, so any conservation efforts you achieve will be greatly
appreciated, and will help Physical Facilities to deal with this ongoing crisis.
