In 2008 a group of energy conscious individuals began meeting twice a month to strategize how we could collectively reduce the carbon footprint of buildings on the UW-Madison campus. Comprised primarily of staff from the Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences building, we soon decided to focus on AOSS and create a model for "Energy Smart Buildings" in close collaboration with Facilities Planning & Management and We Conserve, culminating in an energy awareness campaign in April 2009. For files and documents compiled by this group (the UW Campus Conservation & Sustainability Committee) visit http://katamari.ssec.wisc.edu/facilities/conservation/view

Energy Smart AOSS
Actions everyone can take

HVAC
For the most savings year-round, turn thermostats down to 55 degrees when your office is unoccupied (coordinate settings for shared space)

LIGHTS
Turn off unnecessary lighting, consider a desk lamp

COMPUTERS
Disable screen savers and set monitors to auto shut-off
Turn off computer monitors when away from your desk
Set laptops (& desktops cleared by TC) to energy savings mode, turn off when not in use

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
Print less & print on both sides – set this as the default
Minimize lavatory paper towel use
Quit using paper cups - Bring a mug to work
Avoid plastic products whenever possible

GREEN COMMUTING
Increase your use of alternative transportation:
Bike, bus, carpool, (vanpool) or walk

WE CONSERVE
Be the WE & adapt UW-Madison’s I pledge
   http://www.conserve.wisc.edu/pledge.htm