During the month of November, we challenge members of the Lehigh community to be conscious of their energy consumption behaviors, to commit to adopting new energy saving behaviors, and to engage with peers and coworkers on the topic of energy conservation. This challenge is designed to reduce university-wide energy consumption leading into the cold dark winter months when lighting and heating is heavily used. To Sign The 2024 Energy Conservation Pledge click here!
This year different offices and clubs will be holding events throughout the month of November to promote energy conservation. Check below to see the calendar showcasing all the upcoming events for this month!
Reducing Your Energy Usage
Help reduce energy use this month and all year long by doing things like:
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Turning off the lights
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Unplugging idle electronics
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Shutting down your computer
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Ensuring the windows are closed
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Washing clothes in cold water
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Opening refrigerator/freezer doors for shorter time periods
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Using task lighting instead of whole-room lighting
2024 Energy Conservation Month Events:
Date: November 4th, 2024 | Time: 12 - 1 pm
Location: Zoom (Register Here)
Hosted by: Energy Systems Engineering
Date: November 6th, 2024 | Time: 1:30-4 pm
Location: FML
Hosted by: Swap Shop
Date: November 7th, 2024 | Time: 6-7 pm
Location: Global Commons in Williams
Hosted by: Office of Sustainability
Date: November 7th, 2024 | Time: 11 - 3 pm
Location: Farrington Square
Hosted by: Bethlehem Farmers' Market
Date: November 14th, 2024 | Time: 11 - 3 pm
Location: Farrington Square (at the Bethlehem Farmers' Market)
Hosted by: Office of Sustainability
Date: November 14th, 2024 | Time: 11 - 3 pm
Location: Farrington Square
Hosted by: Bethlehem Farmers' Market
Date: November 15th, 2024 | Time: 4-5 pm
Location: STEPS 102
Hosted by: Eco-Rep Leadership Program
Date: November 18th, 2024 | Time: 12 - 1 pm
Location: Zoom (Register Here)
Hosted by: Energy Systems Engineering
Date: November 21st, 2024 | Time: 5-6 pm
Location: STEPS 180
Hosted by: Eco-Rep Leadership Program & Community Growers
Date: December 2nd, 2024 | Time: 12 - 1 pm
Location: Zoom (Register Here)
Hosted by: Energy Systems Engineering
Lehigh's Commitments to Energy Conservation
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Lehigh University has taken steps to address energy consumption and the resulting environmental and social impacts through a series of public commitments and policies:
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Sustainability Strategic Plan 2030: Climate Action focus area outlines short, intermediate, and long-term energy effficiency, energy conservation, and renewable energy goals.
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Climate Action Strategy 2021: Establishes a 'Pathway to Zero' emissions to positively impact Lehigh's bottom line and achieve net carbon neutrality by 2040.
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2009 Climate Commitment: Identifies eight key actions focused on measuring, monitoring and reducing energy consumption
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Campus Sustainability Plan 2020: Energy & Climate section lays out short-term, intermediate, and long-term energy conservation goals
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2014 Energy Policy: Describes individual actions, technical strategies and standards for managing and reducing energy consumption