Energy Conservation Action Days declared for June 30-July 2

Due to forecasted extreme temperatures and humidity, Administrative Operations has declared Energy Conservation Action Days for Tuesday, June 30, through Thursday, July 2.

The initiative encourages the Purdue community to take simple actions to help reduce campus energy consumption and ease demand on utility systems during periods of peak energy use. Actions include:

• Closing fume hood sashes when not in use.
• Increasing thermostat settings where possible.
• Closing windows, blinds and doors to keep heat out.
• Turning off lights in unoccupied spaces.
• Powering down and unplugging unused equipment and devices.
• Reducing the use of heat-generating equipment, such as autoclaves, lasers and ovens, during the hottest parts of the day.

By working together, these efforts can help reduce energy consumption, maintain reliable utility operations and keep indoor spaces comfortable during periods of extreme heat.