Saving energy starts with simple actions

As Earth Hour approaches, it serves as a timely reminder that saving energy starts with simple yet meaningful actions.

Here at the University, staff play an important role in contributing to a more sustainable campus environment.

Here are five simple ways how you can do this:

1. Make the most of natural daylight by opening blinds and reduce the reliance on artificial lighting
2. Report any faulty lights or electrical equipment to ensure systems run efficiently
3. Unplug chargers and devices that are not in use, to avoid unnecessary energy consumption
4. Make sure you switch the lights off when leaving an office, even if only stepping out briefly for a meeting or short break
5. Switch off monitors, computers and printers at the end of the day instead of leaving them on standby

Bonus: Keep the AC unit at a reasonable temperature, and keep the window/door closed if the AC is in use, for temperature and climate control. 

What is Earth Hour? It’s a global climate change initiative that aims to create awareness of how we can individually and collectively take responsibility towards a low-carbon, sustainable future. During Earth Hour, which takes place on the last Saturday of March, millions of people around the world switch off their lights for an hour.

While Earth Hour is a symbolic moment, the goal is to carry this awareness forward. By making energy-conscious behaviour part of our daily routine, we can collectively make a lasting impact.