Procedure No. - 30.300
ENERGY CONSERVATION POLICY
Date Issued: 2/19/04
Date Effective: 2/19/04
Issue By: Finance and Administration
A. Purpose:
Clarion University is committed to a policy of energy efficiency and energy conservation in
its current facilities and all new construction on campus. This policy identifies energy
conservation as a significant issue for the entire campus community and outlines steps to
address these issues and reach the energy goals of the University.
B. Policy:
It is the University's policy to reduce energy consumption whenever possible through the
active efforts of its faculty, staff, and students in closing doors, turning off lights, and
generally making positive efforts to conserve energy and through passive means such as
installing energy-saving devices and lights, pursuing energy savings in its infrastructure and
facilities construction plans, and continued implementation of the University’s
environmental control system.
C. Procedure:
1. Buildings
Windows and doors of conditioned spaces should be kept closed. Office equipment, lights,
window air conditioners and personal heaters should be turned off when not in use.
Power management features of personal computers should be enabled. As time and
funding allow, buildings’ mechanical systems will be tied into the University’s
environmental control system permitting central monitoring and change of building
temperatures and energy consumption.
2. New Construction
New construction should be designed and built to minimize energy use. The most recent
version of ASHRAE Standard 90.1 - Energy Efficient Design of New Buildings Except Low
Rise Residential Buildings should be set as the minimum energy efficiency guideline, since
it has been shown that further reductions in energy use are economically achievable. The

design process should include energy life cycle costing analyses. New construction should
be added to the existing University’s environmental control system for enhanced energy
management capabilities. Alternative energy sources such as passive solar heating and
heat recovery should be considered, as well as day lighting and other strategies for
decreasing building energy consumption in accordance with green building concepts.
Primary consideration should be given to connecting and/or extending central systems for
heating, cooling, and other electrical and lighting systems. Year-round cooling needs
should be met by utilizing the most energy efficient systems. All new construction should
include utility metering (electricity, natural gas, steam, and water).
3. Lighting
Most lighting on campus is being retrofitted or upgraded to high efficiency fluorescent
lighting with electronic ballasts. Remaining areas should be upgraded as funding is
available. New construction and remodels should use high efficiency lighting and minimize
incandescent lighting. Interior decorative lighting should be kept at a minimum and
exterior decorative lighting should be discouraged. Lighting levels recommended by the
Illuminating Engineering Society Lighting Handbook should be used as guidelines to avoid
over-lit spaces. Increased use motion-activated light controls will be implemented as
funding allows.
4. Heating
Control of room temperatures should be maintained at 69°F when occupied. This is
generally accomplished by the Facilities Management Department setting the
temperatures then locking down thermostats. The University’s environmental control
system will be used to control nighttime temperatures or other extended periods when
facilities are unoccupied.
5. Cooling
During the warmer months, room temperatures should be maintained at 76°F when
occupied. This will generally be done with the building’s cooling system controlled by
METASYS, unless alternate individual room units are provided.
If facilities are uncomfortably warm, employees should contact the Facilities Management
Department via “FIXIT” on its web page or contact the work order center at X2361, before

opening windows. If windows are open when the building’s cooling system is operating,
this will unnecessarily stress the cooling system, and overall will result in a less desirable
environment.
6. Purchasing
Energy efficient products should be purchased whenever possible. For examples, see the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Energy Star products list. Recyclable and reusable
products should also be purchased when feasible to reduce disposal costs.
7. Suggestions
Faculty, staff, or students with suggestions which may reduce energy consumption or costs
should contact the Facilities Management Department at X1940.