News
Working the Landscape to Enhance Sustainability
The gentle stream that flows beside McIver Residence Hall from Raleigh Street to Country Club Road hasn’t always been part of the campus landscape. It just looks as though it has.
Categories: Grounds News
Working to Accommodate All: Gender-Neutral Restroom Availability Across Campus
Carolina is committed to providing gender-neutral, single-occupancy restrooms across campus.
Categories: General News
Energy Conservation Measures Project Update
The implementation of the energy conservation measures (ECM) continues to raise the bar on campus energy savings. The program has achieved savings of $36,143,515 since August, 2009. We want to thank everyone for their hard work and support. Your commitment to operate our buildings differently, to turn off lights and electronics…
Categories: Energy Management News
Saving Energy for the Holidays 2015
Shut down desktop and laptop computers unless instructed otherwise by IT or administrative staff. If your computer, speakers, phone charger, etc., are all on one power strip, turn off the power strip after shutting down your computer.
Unplug nonessential equipment such as copiers, fax machines, printers, scanners, and chargers. Most equipment draws electricity even when turned off.
Unplug all appliances, including coffee makers, microwaves, televisions, and radios. Like office equipment, many appliances use electricity even when turned off.
Categories: Energy Management News
Before you leave for Thanksgiving Break
Before you leave for Thanksgiving Break, remember to take note of these simple ways to save energy on campus: Shut down desktop and laptop computers unless instructed otherwise by IT or administrative staff. If your computer, speakers, phone charger, etc., are all on one power strip, turn off the power strip after shutting down your computer.
Unplug nonessential equipment such as copiers, fax machines, printers, scanners, and chargers since most equipment draws electricity even when turned off.
Categories: Energy Management News