College Initiative: 2014 Annual Power Down
Posted on Tuesday, December 9th, 2014
As the College-wide annual holiday shut down period approaches, all Algonquin staff and faculty are asked to help reduce wasted resources and literally “disconnect” for a relaxing and energy-conserving break.
From an energy audit last year, the College’s energy management team found that when 92% of employees power off computers and monitors every night, the College can save $44,000 annually. (see the full story here)
In the weeks before leaving the office for vacation, employees are asked to practice a new nightly routine of turning off an additional power-using device within work spaces and offices.
An online checklist is available as a guide for individuals to identify what can be powered down. All Algonquin College employees using the checklist will be entered into a draw for a wireless solar cell phone charger and speaker system.
New this year! – Team Participation Prize!
Departmental and office teams are encouraged to work collectively to meet or exceed last year’s performance of 92% of employees turning off computers.
Teams will have an opportunity to win a group prize as well as showcase their “exemplary” results of their team remembering to power down computers, monitors, printers, etc. at the January 8 Welcome Back Coffee Break and Energy Conservation Information session.
This initiative is part of the ESCO2 project with Siemens and supports Algonquin’s Sustainability Strategy Framework goals, in particular: Economic – Institutionalize Sustainability; Pursue Economic Strength, Environmental – Reduce our Ecological Footprint.
Groups leading initiative: Physical Resources and Sustainable Algonquin Steering Committee
For more information, contact:
Algonquin College
613-727-4723, ext 7710
7710@algonquincollege.com