Property & Facilities Division, The University of Queensland - Environmental Services


	Environmental Objectives & Targets (pdf)
	Green Office Program
	Unigreen

Australians use approximately four times the energy per person than the world average.

The University strives to minimise energy consumption through efficient operational control and by promoting energy awareness to the University community.

The University is proactively working to minimise greenhouse gas emissions by purchasing green power and subscribing to the Greenfleet program (P&F fleet vehicles).

Environmental Services, in conjunction with stakeholders, has also developed a draft Greenhouse Gas Abatement Plan to minimise energy and other greenhouse gas emission sources on campus.

Energy Saving Projects

	UQ purchases 2.5% green energy
	Energy efficiency has been built into Property and Facilities' design standards for new buildings on campus.
	Energy efficient lamps are used to replace blown lamps.
	Lighting and air conditioning in lecture theatres is centrally controlled to automatically switch on and off as required.
	Energy efficient lighting has been installed in some areas and new technologies are being trialed.
	UQ’s Green Office Program saved the university an estimated $14,256 in electricity bills and 221 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in 2006/2007. Read more
	Hawken Building Photovoltaic Array - Twelve Solarex MSX60 60W PV panels have been placed on the roof of the Hawken engineering building with a clear view of the Northern sky. Read more

What you can do

	Turn off lights, computers, monitors and associated equipment wherever possible and/or when you leave work at the end of the day.
	Switch off computer monitors when you are about to leave your office for more that 30 minutes.
	Turn off small air conditioners when not required.
	Keep doors and windows closed in air conditioned space.
	Lease or buy the most energy efficient star compliant office equipment and appliances.
	Report faults to Property and Facilities' Works Control Centre on 3365 2222 or email wcc@pf.uq.edu.au

The following resources are available to promote energy conservation at UQ:

		Energy Management Program (pdf)
		Energy saving tips poster (pdf)
		Energy Management Poster (pdf)
		Facts about Computer Use poster (pdf)
		Conserving Energy at UQ - August 2006 (pdf)
		Purchase Environmentally Preferred Office Equipment Poster (pdf)

To obtain 'Switch off Save energy stickers or energy data information for your building, contact Environmental Services, Property and Facilities Division or email unigreen@pf.uq.edu.au.