FYI………….

From: Riese, Gail A [mailto:gariese@purdue.edu]
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2011 10:39 AM
Subject: Cooling curtailment in effect this week
Importance: High

Communications Announcement

Purdue University – Physical Facilities

TO: Building Deputies [Please distribute.]

FR: Erick Van Meter, Director of Utilities

DA: Monday, July 18, 2011

RE: Cooling curtailment in effect this week

Heat alerts and advisories for temperatures in mid 90s and heat indexes above 110 are predicted for this week.

Based upon chilled water load demand experienced thus far this summer cooling season, the predicted heat and humidity levels will make control of tight climate control spaces for temperature and humidity across campus very challenging. Cooling demand control conservation measures will be necessary.

Beginning late this morning chilled water load curtailment steps will start to be implemented.  Staff will be monitoring cooling load demand closely and only implement steps as necessary to balance cooling demand to our limited cooling capacity.

We anticipate cooling conservation measures to be in place all week if the weather holds as predicted.

In order to reduce the demand placed on the chillers, please take additional steps such as: shutting off lights in unoccupied areas, turning off unnecessary/unused equipment and appliances (computers, coffee pots, etc.), lowering window shades on the sunny side of the building, etc. (Use of portable fans is appropriate to augment comfort where needed.)

We appreciate your cooperation and patience.