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Posted on Aug. 22: Energy conservation efforts continue this weekend

McMaster staff are encouraged to continue exercising energy conservation measures this weekend. If the provincial state of emergency is lifted over the weekend, full power will be gradually reinstated at the University and the hospital. Members of the crisis management team will continue to monitor the situation and provide regular information updates as available. There will be regular security on campus this weekend and all scheduled events will continue as planned. The peak generating plant located on campus is supplementing the University's essential power requirements during this crisis period. Physical Plant is addressing noise concerns produced by the generators by establishing a noise abatement plan, which is expected to be in place within the next few days. Power conservation includes shutting off power when not in use. It is important that the last person out of the office at the end of the day ensure all power has been shut off, including lights, computers and photocopiers. An improvement in weather conditions is helping McMaster get through the provincial state of emergency that was still in effect Friday.

Posted on Aug. 21: Power conservation efforts continue

All power conservation efforts at McMaster continue to be a top priority. There is a strong possibility of rotating blackouts today throughout the province. Employees are asked to cut back even more than the last few days wherever possible at home as well as the office. The University's Physical Plant staff are continuing to cap the amount of chilled water that drives the air cooling systems on campus. Combined with continued hot temperatures outside, employees should expect offices and buildings to be warmer today than yesterday. Everyone is encouraged to take breaks from warm work areas, reduce lighting and equipment that draw power and give off heat, and drink lots of water.