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CWRU to participate in voluntary electricity-reduction program July 16
Facilities Services will conduct a test of the university’s ability to respond to emergency demand response events. Case Western Reserve University participates in a voluntary electricity-reduction program to help prevent massive electrical shutdowns, or “blackouts,” across the regional electric gr...
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Campus Spotlight: Landscaping & Grounds Department
During winter, staff in the Landscaping & Grounds Department work to keep the Case Western Reserve University community safe from the hazards of snow and ice. Winter poses unique challenges for the team, according to Grounds Supervisor Daryl Costanzo. He cites maintaining the sidewalks, steps, driv...
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University to participate in electricity-reduction test July 23
Facilities Services will conduct a test of the university’s ability to respond to emergency demand response events. Case Western Reserve University participates in a voluntary electricity-reduction program to help prevent massive electrical shutdowns, or “blackouts,” across the regional electric gri...
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High temperatures may lead to electricity reduction request this week
Case Western Reserve University participates in a voluntary electricity-reduction program to help prevent massive electrical shutdowns, or “blackouts,” across the regional electric grid. The university has been alerted that predicted excessive heat and heavy load conditions this week may require pa...
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Facilities Services conducts heating and cooling adjustments
Each year, in the fall and spring, temperatures fluctuate substantially between daytime highs and nighttime lows. While Facilities Services’ goal is to provide a comfortable and productive environment for faculty, staff and students, the types of cooling systems in several buildings limit the abilit...
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Facilities Services to implement temperature setbacks to some buildings over university closure
During the extended university closure, Facilities Services will be implementing temperature setbacks to 65 degrees in the following buildings: Allen Memorial Library, Alumni Center, Amasa Stone Chapel, Cedar Avenue Service Center, Eldred Theatre, Glennan, Mandel School of Applied Soc...
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Energy-reduction test set for Sept. 18; power down non-essential equipment from 11 a.m.-noon
Facilities Services will conduct a test next week of the university’s ability to respond to emergency demand response events. Case Western Reserve University participates in a voluntary electricity-reduction program to help prevent massive electrical shutdowns, or “blackouts,” across the regional e...
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Drone to fly over university buildings to collect data
PrecisionHawk, a company contracted by Facilities Services, will fly a drone (unmanned aerial vehicle) over several university buildings Wednesday, Aug. 23, from 6 a.m. to approximately noon. The drone will collect data using thermal imaging, still shots and video to facilitate roof and façade repa...
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Renew lockers at Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center by June 30
All members of the university community wanting to renew their locker at the Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center for the 2017-18 school year should do so at the center’s Issue Room by Friday, June 30, at 8 p.m. All lockers not renewed by June 30 at 8 p.m. will have the locks removed a...
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Facilities Services conducting seasonal cooling and heating adjustments
Every fall and spring, temperatures fluctuate substantially between daytime highs and nighttime lows. While Facilities Services’ goal is to provide a comfortable and productive environment for faculty, staff and students, the types of cooling systems in several buildings limit the ability to do so. ...