Since the fall of 2007, Suffolk University has implemented measures to reduce energy consumption in the buildings the University owns in Boston. Thus far, our investments have yielded a 7% reduction in electricity consumption, which equals a total savings of 1.2 million kilowatt-hours.

The installation of energy efficient lighting has resulted in improved lighting in many areas, especially the Ridgeway Gymnasium and the University Bookstore.  The new lighting also reduces the amount of kilowatt-hours the University consumes.  By installing compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs), LED lights, T-8s, and electronic ballasts, the University has made its lighting more efficient.  In addition, CFLs and LED lights last significantly longer than incandescent bulbs and so require less frequent replacements and minimal labor.  The University recycles lights and ballasts that are no longer in use.  The University has added sensors to many rooms to reduce the run-time of the lights. 

In addition to lighting, the University has invested in improvements to the heating and cooling system in the Law School.  The result is a improved comfort for building occupants and savings of almost 500,000 kilowatt-hours.

The University will soon be undergoing the next phase of its energy efficiency program, which will include additional lighting controls and equipment upgrades.  These projects are part of an effort to run our buildings efficiently, thus saving money for the University and reducing our energy consumption.