Penn State University main campus in State College will begin its holiday energy reduction program on December 21 through the morning of December 31.  The official holiday break starts December 23 and lasts through December 30.

Faculty and staff may use buildings during the holiday break, but indoor temperatures can be expected to be at 50°F and ventilation systems will be off.

At University Park, there are opportunities for exceptions to the above schedule. Faculty and staff members who have an exception based on a business-related need are asked to submit requests by December 18.

The Holiday Heat Reduction Program at University Park has averaged about $225,000 in savings per year. Faculty and staff cooperation in helping to reduce the University’s energy expenditures and supporting Penn State’s environmental stewardship initiatives during the holiday recess is greatly appreciated.

The University is on track to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 35 percent by 2020 and continues to make thoughtful investments to reduce energy use through conservation programs.

For more information, visit the Penn State Office of Physical Plant website.

(Reprinted from Penn State News.)

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[Posted: December 11, 2019]

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