Energy and Water Saving Tips

Dear Staff and Students, 

Pursuant to the government effort to create a green environment and to save energy and water nationwide,
UTAR strongly encourages the staff/students to save electricity and water in all campuses.
Saving electricity and water is a team effort that involves everyone in the campuses. 

The following are some tips for your attention: 

Conserve Electricity 

1. Switch off computers when not in use.
Appliances such as computers, TVs, cell phone charger, electronic devices, etc.
still consume energy by just being plugged in or when on standby mode.
Unplug them when not in use. 

2. Do not leave computers at standby mode at the end of the day or over the weekend as this can still draw electricity use.
Turn off the monitor and CPU if you are away from office for a period of time. 

3. Turn off lights, fans and air conditioners when nobody is in the room. 

4. Do not open windows or doors in an air-conditioned room just to avoid being too cold,
instead set air-conditioners to suitable level of temperature (such as 24°C or above) as more energy is required to keep the rooms cool. 

5. Stop charging mobile device when it is full. 

6. Use the stairs instead of lift as it saves electrical energy and also helps train our physical body. 

7. Consider the environment before you print to save energy as well as paper. 

Conserve Water 

1. Report all water leaks immediately. 

2. Turn off all taps after use. Do not keep the tap water running unnecessarily. 

3. Keep all toilets dry and adopt clean habits so that the cleaners do not need to wash the toilets more than necessary. 

4. Do not use too much detergent in washing your cups/utensils as more water is needed to wash them clean. 

“TOGETHER WE SAVE ENERGY & WATER”