Energy Conservation (B-6)
Original Implementation: December 4, 1987
Last Revision: July 13, 2006
The University supports, and is committed to, the statewide effort of the Texas Governor's Office, The General Appropriations Act, 79th Legislature and Section 447.004 Goverment Code.
The University has and will continue to maintain the most efficient operation of all utilities and equipment by the operation of: an automated energy management system replacement of HVAC/Electrical equipment in a timely and cost efficient manner, and a review of building operation, usage, and schedules.
It is the intent of the University to serve its academic and auxiliary needs with cooling and heating requirements based on approved operational schedules. The automation system is programmed to meet needs and any significant requirements not included in normal operations must be approved by Director of Physical Plant prior to changes being made.
Start and stop schedules are entered by Physical Plant personnel after approval by the Director of Physical Plant. Physical Plant should be given notice at least eight (8) work hours prior to event. If notice is given after normal work hours, the user may be charged overtime.
All local utility power shortage problems will be handled by the Physical Plant Department, the local energy supplier and the Vice President for Finance and Administration. The requirements so determined will be routed thru the appropriate organizational channels.
Users of University facilities that require an additional cost due to utility usage, will be charged a fee to cover the cost of the additional utility expense. The amount of the fee will be determined by the Physical Plant Department and approved by the Vice President for. Finance and Administration.
Source of Authority: General Appropriations Act, President, Vice President for Finance and Administration
Cross Reference: None
Contact for Revision: Director of Physical Plant
Forms: None