APSU encourages campus to power down over winter break
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – As students and faculty prepare for the upcoming winter break at Austin Peay State University, a new internal campaign is asking them to help conserve energy before they leave. Last year, the University saved $1,000 every day through its conservation efforts, which translates to the electricity used by four households for an entire year.
“Austin Peay has seen significant energy savings as a result of the campus closure earlier this year and the reduction of in-person classes this semester,” Olivia Herron, APSU sustainability coordinator, said. “Not only does this improve our carbon footprint, it saves significant money during this financially difficult time. I’m asking everyone in our community to do their part to power down during the holiday break.”
Before leaving campus, students living in residence halls are asked to:
- Unplug all electronics,
- Empty and unplug refrigerators,
- Turn the thermostat to the lowest setting and
- Close the blinds in their rooms.
Faculty members also were asked to power down their offices for the winter break. The University will close on Wednesday, Dec. 23, for the winter holiday and reopen Jan. 4, but many faculty and students leave campus shortly after commencement on Dec. 11-12.
For more information on this campaign, visit https://www.apsu.edu/sustainability/winter-break-energy-savings.php.
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