As we start the new school year, I want to remind everyone of our Temperature Set-Point Policy.

During the next few weeks, we typically experience extreme fluctuations in temperatures which makes it difficult to know when the best time is to turn off the building cooling systems.  As part of Edgewood College’s commitment to sustainability and energy savings, and to further promote the College as a leader in sustainable campuses, the President’s Leadership Team approved an Energy Set-Point policy for the campus.  The Set-Point Policy is copied below for your review.

We also ask you to dress appropriately for the season and encourage you to dress in layers during this transitional time.  If the temperature in your area is below the recommended set point, please let us know by calling the Facilities Operations Office at extension 2255 or submitting a work request at https://services.edgewood.edu.  Please note that all space heaters are dangerous, wasteful of energy and may interfere with the proper operation of a building’s HVAC system.  For these reasons, space heater usage must be authorized and approved by Facilities Operations.

We thank you for your patience and understanding as we do our best to make you as comfortable as we can during this time. 

Please contact me directly with any questions or concerns.

Edgewood College Facilities & Operations Department

Temperature Set-Point Policy

· Heating Season - As a rule, the heating season is from mid-October through May 1. During normal hours of operation, interior temperatures are maintained at 65-70 degrees depending on the building HVAC system.

· Air Conditioning Season - During the air conditioning season, from mid-May to mid September, cooling is provided to maintain interior temperatures from 74-78 degrees during normal hours of operation depending on the building HVAC system.

· Transitional Seasons - Heating and cooling systems are complex and vary between buildings. These systems cannot be adjusted to accommodate rapidly changing outside temperatures. During the transitional seasons, building occupants may experience some discomfort. Please be patient as heating and cooling systems are adjusted during these periods.

· When the College is closed- During all official holidays including Christmas and Thanksgiving breaks, the temperature set points will be 60 degrees during the heating season and 80 degrees for the cooling season.

· Space Heaters- Space heaters are dangerous, extremely wasteful of energy and interfere with building control systems. Offices and departments should not purchase space heaters. If building occupants feel that temperatures are below 65 degrees during the heating season, Facilities & Operations should be contacted. Unauthorized space heaters will be removed.

· Ventilation Systems - Heating and Cooling is distributed throughout the buildings when air is forced through the ventilation system. All ventilation systems have fresh-air intakes which have been set to conserve energy and optimize comfort.

· Indoor air quality - Please report concerns about air quality, fumes or unusual odors to either the Facilities & Operations Department, the Director of Environmental Health and Safety or Security.

· Dress for comfort and plan for the conditions in your work environment.

Susan VanderSanden

Director of Facilities Operations

608.663.2355

svandersanden@edgewood.edu