The University will implement a Winter Holiday Energy Saving Initiative Dec. 22 through Jan. 1 to reduce energy consumption in unoccupied buildings.

The University will implement a Winter Holiday Energy Saving Initiative Dec. 23 through Jan. 2 to reduce energy consumption in unoccupied buildings.

Cynthia Register has been named the new executive director of Engineering and Construction Services and University Engineer, effective Dec. 13.

The University will implement a Winter Holiday Energy Saving Initiative Dec. 23 through Jan. 2 to reduce energy consumption in unoccupied buildings.

When the University closes for winter break, typically for nine to 11 days, the departure of students and staff provides opportunities for energy savings in buildings that will remain unoccupied during the break.

Facilities Services Energy Management and Information Technology Services have installed new air conditioner units in the ITS Manning data center to reduce the center’s carbon footprint.

Since 2012, UNC-Chapel Hill has safely lowered building temperatures and campus energy use during University holidays, particularly during the winter holiday when the University is closed for about nine consecutive days. During the 2019 Winter Holiday Energy Saving Initiative (Dec. … Read more

During the 2018 Winter Holiday Energy Saving Initiative (Dec. 21 – Jan. 1), building temperature set points will be lowered in unoccupied buildings, which saves chilled water, steam, natural gas and electricity, thereby reducing utility costs.

Obadele (Obie) St. George is an Energy Engineer at UNC Facilities Services who identifies energy-saving opportunities in campus buildings, quantifies savings amounts and helps raise students’ awareness of energy conservation.

The Facilities Services Engineering Services, Construction Services and Management, and Facilities Planning and Design departments are being restructured and will transition from three departments into two. This reorganization will allow us to align related roles within primary reporting units while … Read more