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Guidelines and Policies
With over 100 buildings and more than 1,000,000 square feet over 500 acres, Bard consumed nearly 18,800,000 kilowatt hours of electricity in 2007 representing an increase of 12% over 2006. Much of the campus is heated with #2 fuel oil. Our oil supplier is investigating supplementing our #2 fuel oil with a small percentage of biodiesel. We used over 475,000 gallons of petroleum products in 2007, including fuel oil, diesel, gasoline and propane.
September 25 Blackout Buster Energy Curtailment
March 27 Blackout Buster Energy Curtailment - thank you for reducing energy use during this one hour Blackout Buster period. Last year we hit our goal and reduced by more than 1,000kw during a warm weather curtailment. This year, for the cold weather curtailment, it looks like we reduced by about 700kw (see graph) and achieved a performance percentage of 131.5% - great results considering we had no cooling equipment to power down. We go to emergency generator (diesel powered) for some buildings during these events, and this is probably a net increase in our emissions for the hour. However, it shows the grid that we can power down upon demand - we are in a state or readiness for an actual emergency. Funds received for being on call and attaining our goal will be used for more permanent conservation efforts.
Bard is an EPA Energy Star™ partner and we ask our students, faculty and staff to choose these products where possible. Save 15-50% on energy when you buy Energy Star products - see this list for an overview.
Also, Check the Energy Star Website and do a product search to find the brands and models that carry the Energy Star rating. These are much more efficient than other brands. Also use the yellow-and-black Energy Guide labels displayed on them at the store to choose the most efficient one. Microwave and toaster ovens use less electricity than full-size ovens.
Mind your WALL VAMPIRES
Most television sets, VCRs, DVD players, and stereos are really still powered up when they're switched off. They need the power to detect the remote controls. Turning them off at the source cuts all power. Buying Energy Star rated systems reduces this "phantom" energy consumption.
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