UNL rolls out plan to meet cooling demands amid extreme summer heat

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Due to the extreme heat this summer the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s chilled water system is not meeting campus cooling demands.

The University is taking action to try to get things back to normal, by asking faculty and staff to take additional measures to conserve energy.

That means the university will be implementing a plan to allow unoccupied rooms to rise in temperature, while prioritizing cooling off rooms that are in use.

They’re also asking the campus community to do the following:

• Close window drapes, curtains or blinds, especially when windows are in direct sunlight. Keep windows closed and locked.
• Turn off or dim electric lights as much as possible and turn all lights off whenever leaving a room or office. Close window shades and use electric lights when window is in direct sunlight; when it is not, open the drapes slightly and turn off electric lights.
• Turn off computer monitors, projectors and computers whenever possible.
• Minimize unnecessary ventilation by closing fume hood sashes and turning off any unneeded exhaust fans.
• Keep outdoor air from entering buildings by closing doors, including vestibules, and keeping all windows closed.

Campus officials say they expect to resume normal temperature control by Monday, July 31st.