Transition to heat in campus buildings

With the heat of the summer behind us and cooler temperatures beginning to occur, Utilities and Energy Services has begun to transition our buildings and plants into winter heating mode.

Over the summer, building and plant engineers have been working on building and plant heating equipment in preparation for colder conditions. Although we are close to making a full transition, we need to time the move to heating to prevent building occupants from being uncomfortable and equipment from overheating. To learn more about how heating and cooling is managed in campus buildings, visit the Energy Management in Existing Facilities webpage.

At present, we ask for your patience and understanding at times when we are unable to evenly heat and cool our buildings in the same day. For example, there may be mornings when buildings seem cool, but as the day progresses, they will become more comfortable. In such cases, there is no need to call the Facilities Management call center.

During the week of Oct. 30, we will transition to full heating mode in all campus buildings. The transition will occur over several days, and if outdoor temperatures rise over 55 degrees after its completion, buildings may be uncomfortable at times.

Please remind students and staff of this semiannual environmental shift and know that we will make every effort to keep indoor temperatures conducive to learning, teaching and working as our building systems allow.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,
John Coronado
Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services
Mike Roy
Director, Utilities and Energy Services