The university already saves an estimated $6 million a year, thanks to the use of new, energy-efficient technology and better scheduling.

So far, we have:

Installed central heating and air conditioning controls that allow building engineers to monitor systems and turn them off overnight and on weekends.

Raised the indoor temperature in most buildings to 78 degrees in the summer and dropped it to 68 degrees during the winter months.

Replaced some of the older motors that powered large ventilation systems with more efficient models.

Installed low-energy bulbs in most campus light fixtures and exit signs