Students, Faculty and Staff Asked to 'Unplug for the Holidays'

U of A Facilities Management and the Office for Sustainability are leading the ninth annual "Unplug for the Holidays" campaign to conserve energy during winter break and ultimately reduce the U of A's greenhouse gas emissions.

Before leaving their residence hall or office for the break, students, faculty and staff are requested to turn off non-essential electronics and unplug "power vampires." Power vampires may include any equipment that consumes energy even when turned off, such as:

• Computers and monitors
• Televisions
• Power strips
• Chargers
• Space heaters
• Office lights
• Microwaves
• Coffee makers
• Small appliances

The U of A is committed to maintaining its ongoing goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels, even as campus continues to grow. The university has also pledged to become carbon neutral by 2040.