Use heating and cooling systems correctly


Problem: Occupants may be ignorant of optimal heating or cooling settings in their labs or offices, and set up the HVAC system to fight itself.

Solution: Check out UCSB Energy Tips. Ask a maintenance engineer from your campus zoneif you have persistent questions.

Benefits: You may be more comfortable and save hundreds of dollars and kg of CO2 just by twisting a dial. By getting to know your maintenance staff they can serve you better.

Costs: Free. It may take 5 minutes to make a service call and another 15 minutes to speak with the zone engineer.