Energy-use Self-audit |
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| Students, faculty and staff have indicated a high degree of willingness to participate in energy conservation on campus. Collectively we can make a substantial impact on energy savings at The University of Iowa. The following energy audit provides menu items to check the use and efficiency of energy consuming equipment in your area. Please take a moment print this form and rate your own energy savings practices. The more "Yes's" the better. |
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Personal Computers |
Y/N |
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1. PC and/or monitor shut off when not in use for several hours? |
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2. PC's and monitors shut off at the end of the work day? |
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3. Desktop printer shut off at end of work day? |
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Office Equipment |
Y/N |
Notes |
4. Copy machines shut off at end of work day? |
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5. Copy machines set to rest or sleep modes for times of low use? |
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6. Shared printers shut off at end of work day? |
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7. Electrical "drains" such as battery chargers, radios, and electronic devices unplugged when not in use? |
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8. Coffee pots turned off or unplugged at end of work day? |
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9. Other office equipment that can be shut off at end of workday? |
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Lighting |
Y/N |
Notes |
10. Lighting used only when needed? |
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11. Lighting levels adjusted when possible? |
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12. Lights shut off at end of workday and on weekends? |
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13. Classroom lights shut off when not in use and end of day? |
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Heating / Cooling |
Y/N |
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14. If you can adjust thermostats in your area, are they set consistently for optimal energy savings? |
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15. Portable space heaters removed from area? |
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16. Window air conditioners maintained at energy saving levels and shut off at end of workday? |
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17. Do you call Work Control Center, 5-5071, when heating or cooling, and mechanical systems are not operating properly? |
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18. Doors and windows kept closed during the heating and cooling seasons? |
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19. Have you dressed for the season and variations in building temperatures? |
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Miscellaneous |
Y/N |
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20. Identified other energy consuming equipment operating in your area? |
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21. Lab equipment turned off when not in use? |
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22. Is energy conservation awareness material displayed in your building / area? |
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23. When you purchase new equipment, is energy efficiency a consideration? |
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Equipment and mechanical systems are most energy efficient when operating correctly. Please notify Work Control Center (5-5071) of any building malfunctions. |
