Studying, research and work in person and without any restrictions on campus will be possible in the 2023/2024 winter semester. Energy shortages are not expected this year. Nevertheless, reducing energy consumption continues to be important. All University members can do our part and act responsibly and frugally when it comes to energy use.
On this page, we will show you how you can actively reduce your energy consumption by acting mindfully. Current measures can be found in the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar Energy-Saving and Emergency Plan. Thank you for your cooperation!
Every Kilowatt Hour Counts – How Can We Save Electricity?
Electricity is partially produced by gas. This means that it’s important to lower electricity use. For instance, the outdoor decorative lighting on campus has been turned off for the past year. Employees have been given outlet switches that allow them to completely shut off deceives such as computers, monitors, printers and lights with the push of a button. In General: Your individual behaviour counts! Turn off devices when you aren’t using them, avoid leaving devices in standby mode and reduce your energy consumption in shared kitchens.
Do your part and pay attention to where electricity can be saved!
What is the Right Room Temperature?
At the moment, there is no legal requirement to keep rooms at 19 °C this winter. Nevertheless, each degree that we can lower room temperature by lowers energy costs. The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is relying on its members to responsibly regulate the temperatures in offices. Set your heaters to between 2.5 and 2.9 and check your thermometer from time to time. When you leave your office for the day, turn the heat down to 1.5 (»moon«). Turn the heating down at night and on weekends.
Turn off the heating when you leave the office or workroom for a longer period of time!
Fresh Air and Saving Energy – Is This Even Possible?
Stale air out, fresh air in: ventilating often ensures a better indoor climate. To do this, open windows completely for about five minutes. This ensures a quick and effective exchange of air. Set heaters to frost protection (asterisk) during this shock ventilation. Once the windows have been closed again, set the heaters back to between 2.5 and 2.9. This will quickly restore the room temperature back to normal. Please note: corridors and stairwells are no longer being heated.
Keep any doors to corridors closed when possible and ventilate mindfully!
How Do We Deal With Energy in Shared Spaces?
Even in shared rooms, your individual behaviour is more important than ever. Make sure that heaters are turned down and that windows are closed when you leave the room and are no longer using it. Turn off lights and all electrical devices; avoid leaving devices in standby mode. Reducing your energy consumption is environmentally friendly, even when there isn’t a gas shortage.
Do your best to make others aware of using energy wisely!