The Spring Vacation is almost here! If you’re heading off, you can do your bit to cut energy use and make campus more sustainable. It’s quick, easy - and it really makes a difference. 

Saving energy 

Over the past year, the University has consumed an average of 120,559 kWh of gas and 48,549 kWh of electricity per day - enough to heat around 3,827 homes per day or enough power to make 693,557 cups of tea! Every energy-saving action - big or small - helps create a more sustainable campus and supports a healthier planet. 

Your switch-off checklist 

Whether you live on campus or in private accommodation, the following actions will help save energy and reduce costs: 

Lights and windows 

• Turn off all lights 
• Close windows 

Heating and cooling 

• Set radiators to frost (star setting *) 
• Switch off heaters 

Electronics and devices 

• Power down laptops and monitors 
• Turn off TVs completely (standby doesn’t count!) 
• Unplug chargers and small devices 
• Switch off anything else using power 

Every small action counts! Thank you for helping us reduce energy use and make our campus more sustainable over the spring break. 

More ways to get involved 

To learn more about what the University is doing for sustainability and how you can get involved:

• Head to our Sustainability at Sussex webpages
• Sign up to our Sustainability mailing list. 
• Follow @sustainablesussexuni Instagram. 
• Join the sustainability community on Viva Engage.

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