The Energy Office tracks, monitors, and manages energy usage campus-wide to reduce energy costs; improve design, performance, and operation of buildings; and provide feedback on energy usage to building occupants. We continuously monitor the operations and maintenance of campus facilities and are in contact with Building Managers regarding their facilities’ operation and utility consumption.
Winter Break Curtailment Report!
Each winter break the Energy Office works with the EMS, Stationary Engineers, HVAC and Electric shops to turn down buildings to save energy.
Heating and ventilation was curtailed on the Berkeley campus during the period from the end of the business day Friday, December 20, 2024 through Wednesday, January 1, 2025. During the entire curtailment period, faculty and staff were encouraged to plan to be away from campus to allow for effective curtailment of campus facilities.
Reducing energy and steam use during the winter break created cost savings to the campus through energy reductions of 717,065 kWh and 2,308,626 pounds of steam resulting in the equivalent emissions of 220 metric tons of CO2.
Check out the 2024-25 curtailment report for more information here
Clean Energy Campus
Within eight years, Berkeley plans to switch to a new clean and resilient energy system that will phase out fossil fuels and demonstrate cutting-edge technologies and creative financing. For decades, Berkeley has led the world in climate solution technology and policy research. Now, the campus will be powered by an energy system that sets the standard in sustainable, resilient infrastructure. If you want to learn more about this initiative, visit Berkeley Clean Energy Campus
