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Higher-than-normal temperature are expected for the <u>next several days</u> for the central New York region. The weather condition is forecasted to require increased cooling and electrical demand. To help mitigate the impact to our institution we need to
look for opportunities for reducing cooling and electrical consumption. This will greatly help our system keep up with the load and keep our critical environments safe and people comfortable. </div>
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<b><u>Methods:</u></b> </div>
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<span role="presentation" style="color: rgb(200, 38, 19);"><b>Raise your thermostat up 2 degrees</b></span>, seems like it will do little to help, but if many areas do this it will reduce the cooling demand on the main air conditioning units.</li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span role="presentation" style="color: rgb(200, 38, 19);"><b>Shut off lights not in use and/or reduce light levels</b></span> in your areas, this will help by reducing both electrical usage and reducing heat load on the cooling system.</li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span role="presentation" style="color: rgb(200, 38, 19);"><b>Shutting off electrical appliances/devices not being used</b></span> or required for emergency standby </li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span role="presentation" style="color: rgb(200, 38, 19);"><b>Closing window shades and blinds</b></span> will help by reducing direct sun light heat load</li><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
The most important is to <span role="presentation" style="color: rgb(200, 38, 19);">
<b>ensure windows are closed</b></span> to prevent the heat and humidity from entering the building envelope. </li></ul>
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<b><i>Our campuses are very large, and one person or department cannot do this alone; with everyone’s help these simple steps can make a huge impact.</i></b> </div>
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Thank you for your support with this request.</div>
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Respectfully,</div>
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Timothy O'Hara, CFM</div>
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Director of Physical Plant</div>
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SUNY Upstate Medical University</div>
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