2. Saving Energy @ EhB

Saving Energy @ EhB

We too will take a number of steps to keep energy bills from getting too high. We are counting on your cooperation for this as well.

What will change?

  • From now on, the heating will be set to 19°C max during the day. This will significantly reduce our gas consumption.
  • We close a number of campuses during the lecture-free weeks. There are always work and study places on certain campuses for the staff and students respectively.
    • Fall Break (31/10-4/11)
      • Closed campuses: Kaai (except block C), Kanal, Jette and Leuven
      • Open campuses (except 1/11 and 2/11) :
        • RITCS
        • KCB (unlike the rest, also open on 1/11 and 2/11, from 08u till 6pm, and the rest of the week)
        • Kaai-block C
        • Bloemenhof: Study landscape open from 08h30 to 17h as study space for students; Teacher's landscape open from 08h30 to 17h as work space for staff.
    • Winter vacation 26/12-6/1:
      • Closed: Kaai, Kanal, Jette, KCB (Main building), RITCS (both), Leuven, Bloemenhof (from 26/12 to 30/12),
      • Open (from 2/1/23 to 6/1/23)
        • Bloemenhof: Study Landscape open from 8:30 am to 5 pm as study space for students; Teacher Landscape open from 8:30 am to 5 pm as work space for staff.
        • KCB Kleine Zavel from 10 am till 6 pm

These closures will then be evaluated with a view to further leave periods in 2023.

What do we ask of you?

In addition to these measures, there are also individual good practices, for you as a student.

Heating

  • Set the radiator valve to the middle position (no higher, no lower) and leave it that way when leaving the room.
  • Make sure the radiator is clear, do not put anything against it or in front of it.

Ventilation

  • Use the CO2 meter to check the air quality in the room.
  • If necessary, ventilate the room by briefly opening the windows, and then close them again when the CO2 levels are ok.
  • Close the windows anyway when you leave a room.

Avoid wasting energy

  • Turn off lights when you leave a room.
  • Unplug devices that use a lot of energy when they are not in use, e.g. drink and snack machines on weekends, ...
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Do you still have questions unrelated to studying or are you experiencing barriers that affect your studies? Our Student Support Services, better known as STUVO, helps you make your student life as enjoyable as possible. The staff provides information, advice and guidance on all possible aspects of student life. Here you can find out what Stuvo can help you with. Don't hesitate!