What are some ways for MIT community members to help conserve energy?
Everyone at the Institute could help by doing a few simple things like shutting off lights, computers — at least the monitors — and other equipment when they leave their space. We could reduce the loss of warm air in lobbies if people would use the revolving doors that are at many entrances. Probably the biggest loss of heated air comes from laboratory fume hoods because they’re essentially pulling heated room air into the hood and out the roof. The continuous air flow is necessary for personal safety, and we certainly don’t want anyone to compromise that. However, we have asked that researchers operate fume hoods conscientiously by closing the sashes whenever that’s possible, which minimizes air flow without compromising safety. If community members see a situation that appears to be wasting energy or if they have ideas about conservation, what office should they call? People can call the energy conservation hotline in Facilities at x3-6266 or send e-mail. Potential freeze-up situat
