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Pooling our Resources to Save Energy
Winter semester 2023/24
The energy-saving measures we adopted at Osnabrück University last winter semester – for example heating less and using equipment sparingly – were extremely successful!
Now you can find out about our tips for the winter semester 2023/24 and let 20 years of commitment to environmental protection inspire you to make your working life even more sustainable on a day-to-day basis.
Your individual contribution contributes to our overall collective success!
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For employees
Set heating systems to a moderate room temperature
- Please heat rooms to a temperature of around 20 °C, i.e. set radiator thermostats to a max. level of 3
- During extended absences (weekends, home office), please set radiator thermostats to level 2, but not less than 1
For teachers
Lectures
- Please cancel your lecture in Stud.IP in good time if you intend to cancel one. If the scheduled time and date is less than three weeks away, please also write an e-mail to room management!
- Please close the windows when you leave a room and switch off lights/media technology
For laboratory users
Use extractor hoods sparingly
- Please use laboratory extractor fans only when required!
- Please switch off air-conditioning cells / cold rooms / cooling units between experiments and procedures
Tips of how to save energy: Our Top 9!
Air a room properly
Open windows wide for short periods, set thermostats to *, do not leave the windows tilted open!
Turn off the lights
Whenever daylight allows it!
Enable heat to circulate
Please do not place any furniture etc. directly in front of the radiators!
Relax after work
Please remember to turn off all devices and lights when leaving the room!
Relax during breaks
Press the shortcut "Windows +L" or activate the energy saving mode on your computer. It saves power and protects your data!
Enjoy coffee and tea
Using thermos flasks saves electricity and protects the aroma!
Reduce storage space
Check regularly if files can be deleted!
Use stairs
Who can: Use the stairs instead of the elevator. It keeps you fit and saves on electricity!
There's more: Inspiration for your day-to-day office life
Greening the university has many other facets - let us inspire you! You can find a wide range of information on mobility, energy, construction and nature conservation on our webseite www.uos.de/green
Join in, get some advice, contact us
First contacts:
energiesparen@uos.de: If you have any good energy-saving ideas or questions about how your technical devices can save energy, feel free to get in touch.
umweltschutz@uos.de: If you have any additional ideas for protecting the environment, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Further contacts:
Dr. Wilfried Hötker
Vice President Finance and Human Resources
Tel.: +49 541 969-4710
vp.pf@uni-osnabrueck.de
Michaele Lerche-Lohaus
Head of Facility Management
Tel.: +49 541 969-2300
michaele.lerchelohaus@uni-osnabrueck.de
Jutta Essl
Environmental Coordinator
Tel.: +49 541 969-2242
jutta.essl@uni-osnabrueck.de
Mike Voss
Climate Protection Manager
Tel.: +49 541 969-7120
mike.voss@uni-osnabrueck.de
Building Services & Repairs
Tel.: +49 541 969-2626
stoerung@uni-osnabrueck.de
