Skip to main content

Waste Assessment: Academic Year 2016-2017

July 31, 2017

Orange County contracted Kessler Consulting, Inc. to conduct a waste composition study (WCS). The purpose of the study was to understand the percentages of various materials, including recyclable materials, currently being landfilled within the County.

Winter Holiday Energy Saving Initiative 2016

November 7, 2016

During the 2016 Winter Holiday Energy Saving Initiative (December 23 – January 1), building temperature set points will be lowered in unoccupied buildings, which saves chilled water, steam, natural gas and electricity, thereby reducing utility costs. This program can be highly successful depending on the weather, saving the University thousands of dollars in energy bills.

Facilities Services Telematics Rollout

June 23, 2016

The state of North Carolina requires all state-owned vehicle trips to be tracked. Telematics is the process by which vehicle trips can be electronically tracked. More information about Telematics will be available at Facilities Operations.

Summer Construction Projects on Campus

June 15, 2016

The first stage of the project to convert Porthole Alley into a pedestrian walkway is getting underway this summer. In July, Hill Hall Annex will be demolished to make way for a new open space at the southern end of … Read more

Energy Conservation Measures Project Update

December 17, 2015

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 … Read more

Saving Energy for the Holidays 2015

December 17, 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 … Read more

Before you leave for Thanksgiving Break

November 24, 2015

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., … Read more

Solar Panel Installation on Graham Student Union

October 20, 2015

With help from various industry groups, the Renewable Energy Special Projects Committee paid for the installation of 19.8 kW solar panel system on the roof of the Graham Student Union. The system consists of 64 panels and can produce up … Read more

Just a few weeks ago…

July 27, 2015

Just a few weeks ago, most of the UNC Energy Management office went to the Appalachian Energy Summit on the campus of Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. Over the course of the three day conference, representatives from UNC system … Read more