BATES Energy Conservation Guidelines
Energy conservation continues to have a significant impact on global warming, ozone depletion, and critical resource reduction. Bates is dedicated to minimizing the College’s contribution to these problems. Your support of the temperature and occupancy guidelines will be a major factor in achieving that goal.
Winter Building Occupancy
| Time Period | Temperature Range | ||||
| Offices | 7 am-5 pm | 68⁰ – 70⁰ | |||
| 5 pm-7 am | 52⁰ – 55⁰ | ||||
| Weekend | 52⁰ – 55⁰ | ||||
| Classrooms | 7 am-4 pm | 68⁰ – 70⁰ | |||
| 4 pm-7 am | 52⁰ – 55⁰ | ||||
| Weekend | 52⁰ – 55⁰ | ||||
| Dormitories | Continuous | 68⁰ – 70⁰ | (except for Holiday Curtailment, see the curtailment information page on our web site, it is updated yearly) | ||
Summer Building Occupancy (for spaces with cooling)
| Time Period |
Temperature Range |
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| Comfort Cooling | 7 am-5 pm | 78⁰ – 76⁰ | |
| 5 pm-7 am | 85⁰-82⁰ | ||
| Weekend | 85⁰-82⁰ |