Student Sustainability Guide

Are you looking for ways to save energy? Check out GVSU's Student Sustainability Guide for ways that you can make a difference.

Temperatures

As seasons change, so do temperatures! Is your office or classroom too hot or too cold? Contact Us! Remember - you can help out our energy savings by wearing season-appropriate clothing.

Energy Saving Tips

Wasting energy wastes our budget! See below for some great energy savings tips!

Lighting

• Turn off your lights! Many offices have plenty of outside light for work!
• Turn off other lights! If you find an empty room - turn out the lights.

Heat

• Prevent energy loss by keeping exterior doors closed.
• Wear layers of clothing appropriate for the season.
• Close your window blinds at night to retain building heat and block out the cold.

Water

• Report dripping faucets to Facilities Services - Put in a work order!

Computers & Office Equipment

• Turn off equipment when you leave i.e. computers, monitors, printers, fax & copiers.
• Activate energy sleep mode on computers and copiers.
• Did you know that ink-jets use 95% less energy than laser printers??
• Use the "print preview" option to find errors before printing (saves paper too!).

Appliances

• Unplug appliances - microwaves, coffee pots, etc. Many use energy even when switched off.

Other ways to save

• Ride the Bus! Saves money too!
• Recycle, Recycle, Recycle!
• Report problems such as water leaks & temperature extremes - Put in a work order!

Do you have ideas about ways to save energy at GVSU? Let us know!