Power down during peak consumption hours

Today’s energy consumption peak is expected to occur between 4 and 7 p.m.

In accordance with the Chasing the Peak Initiative, Facility Services will be shutting down select fans on campus to reduce electrical consumption.

Chasing the Peak involves keeping a close watch on peak demand and electricity usage to take advantage of time-of-use pricing. By adjusting energy use during peak demand periods, it is possible to significantly reduce McMaster’s electrical costs.

What you can do to help:

Shut off and unplug unnecessary equipment
Close blinds to reduce heat load
Turn lights off

What you can do if you are in a McMaster lab:

Restrict use of fume hoods and ensure sashes are lowered
Power off any unnecessary equipment
Ensure volatile chemicals are properly stored
Do not start new experiments during this hour

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<p class="p1">Today's energy consumption peak is expected to occur between 4 and 7 p.m.</p>
<p class="p1">In accordance with the <a href="http://www.mcmaster.ca/sustainability/documents/McMaster%20Peak%20Chasing%20Initiative%20June%202015.pdf" target="_blank">Chasing the Peak Initiative</a>, Facility Services will be shutting down select fans on campus to reduce electrical consumption.</p>
<p class="p1">Chasing the Peak involves keeping a close watch on peak demand and electricity usage to take advantage of time-of-use pricing. By adjusting energy use during peak demand periods, it is possible to significantly reduce McMaster's electrical costs.</p>
<p class="p1"><strong>What you can do to help:</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li class="p1">Shut off and unplug unnecessary equipment</li>
	<li class="p1">Close blinds to reduce heat load</li>
	<li class="p1">Turn lights off</li>
</ul>
<p class="p1"><strong>What you can do if you are in a McMaster lab:</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li class="p1">Restrict use of fume hoods and ensure sashes are lowered</li>
	<li class="p1">Power off any unnecessary equipment</li>
	<li class="p1">Ensure volatile chemicals are properly stored</li>
	<li class="p1">Do not start new experiments during this hour</li>
</ul>

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