FROM: VICE CHANCELLOR FOR ADMINISTRATION, In line with the call of the U.P. System for all CUs to adopt energy conservation measures, we are requesting everyone to do their share in reducing electric consumption in our campus. Energy consumption is one of our biggest operational expenses in the University. Last year, UPMin spent a whopping P3.39 million just for electricity consumption alone. For your
reference, I am providing you the data on UPMin’s electricity consumption for the period November 2009 to June 2010 (please see attached chart and table). We would like to reiterate to everyone the standing policy of the University on the schedule of aircon use: from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. only. If you leave the room for a long time (say lunchtime), please make sure that your aircon is turned off as well. It uses less current to bring the temperature down again when you return, than if you left it running. All appliances, such as computers, water dispensers, photocopying machines, should likewise be turned off when not in use. It is our obligation both to Mother Earth and to the University to implement energy conservation measures. In this regard, we are enjoining all unit heads to come up with their respective energy conservation measures. Kindly coordinate these measures with your building coordinators for proper monitoring and evaluation. Please also email us a copy at on or before August 2, 2010 (Monday). Thank you very much for your kind cooperation.cc: Prof. Gilda C. Rivero, Ph.D., Chancellor