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Dashboard plugs campus into energy data

Starting today, you can monitor in real time the energy use of your campus building – or the use of any building across campus – using Western’s Real Time Energy Dashboard.

Construction dots university skyline

There’s the running joke that ‘Toronto will be a nice city once it’s done’ in reference to the construction cranes dotting the Big Smoke’s skyline. And the way things are going at Western, that same analogy could work here.

UCC targeted for renovations

UCC targeted for renovations

The University Community Centre will be getting a facelift, part of a three-phase renewal project, the University Students’ Council announced this week.

Seeking ways to reduce electricity consumption

Seeking ways to reduce electricity consumption

With a utility bill more than $25 million last year, Western’s Facilities Management staff are seeking new ways to reduce the university’s electricity consumption this summer.

Electrical systems back to normal

Electrical systems back to normal

Western has resumed normal operations as full power was restored to all systems Monday following a power outage across campus late last month.

Power still reduced as repairs continue

Power still reduced as repairs continue

Last month’s power outage across campus has now been stabilized, although extensive damage to the components that feed a transformer means Western will not be operating at full electrical capacity for a number of weeks.

Power restored across campus

Power restored across campus

Power and air circulation lost in several buildings over the past 24 hours, due to a transformer problem in the south sub-station, were restored overnight Wednesday.

Wall: Pedal power can drive change

Wall: Pedal power can drive change

Annual Bike to Work Day takes place on Monday, May 28, and the Western community is encouraged to make an eco-friendly commute by biking, walking, taking public transit or even carpooling to work. These options are environmentally preferred because driving consumes fossil fuels and produces greenhouse gases.

Western wins environmental honour

Western wins environmental honour

Western’s sustainability efforts reached a “significant milestone” last night as the university took home the Environmental Leadership Award presented by the London Chamber of Commerce at its annual Business Achievement Awards.

Western named Environmental Leadership finalist

Western named Environmental Leadership finalist

Western is one of two finalists for the Environmental Leadership Award presented by the London Chamber of Commerce. The honour is part of the annual Business Achievement Awards.

Dashboard plugs campus into energy data

Starting today, you can monitor in real time the energy use of your campus building – or the use of any building across campus – using Western’s Real Time Energy Dashboard.

Construction dots university skyline

There’s the running joke that ‘Toronto will be a nice city once it’s done’ in reference to the construction cranes dotting the Big Smoke’s skyline. And the way things are going at Western, that same analogy could work here.

UCC targeted for renovations

UCC targeted for renovations

The University Community Centre will be getting a facelift, part of a three-phase renewal project, the University Students’ Council announced this week.

Seeking ways to reduce electricity consumption

Seeking ways to reduce electricity consumption

With a utility bill more than $25 million last year, Western’s Facilities Management staff are seeking new ways to reduce the university’s electricity consumption this summer.

Electrical systems back to normal

Electrical systems back to normal

Western has resumed normal operations as full power was restored to all systems Monday following a power outage across campus late last month.

Power still reduced as repairs continue

Power still reduced as repairs continue

Last month’s power outage across campus has now been stabilized, although extensive damage to the components that feed a transformer means Western will not be operating at full electrical capacity for a number of weeks.

Power restored across campus

Power restored across campus

Power and air circulation lost in several buildings over the past 24 hours, due to a transformer problem in the south sub-station, were restored overnight Wednesday.

Wall: Pedal power can drive change

Wall: Pedal power can drive change

Annual Bike to Work Day takes place on Monday, May 28, and the Western community is encouraged to make an eco-friendly commute by biking, walking, taking public transit or even carpooling to work. These options are environmentally preferred because driving consumes fossil fuels and produces greenhouse gases.

Western wins environmental honour

Western wins environmental honour

Western’s sustainability efforts reached a “significant milestone” last night as the university took home the Environmental Leadership Award presented by the London Chamber of Commerce at its annual Business Achievement Awards.

Western named Environmental Leadership finalist

Western named Environmental Leadership finalist

Western is one of two finalists for the Environmental Leadership Award presented by the London Chamber of Commerce. The honour is part of the annual Business Achievement Awards.