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Rep. Ashford
Announces State Investment to Help UT Upgrade Outdated
Energy Systems
Second phase project will reduce
energy consumption, utility costs
Special to The Truth
State Rep. Michael Ashford (D-Toledo) last week announced
the release of $1,448,700 in state dollars to University of
Toledo (UT) for the Campus Energy Cost Reduction project.
The second phase of the ongoing project includes installing
digital controllers to new motion sensors and replacing old
pneumatic thermostats with newer digital models. Together,
the upgrades in energy systems will help the university
reduce its energy consumption and utility costs while
boosting air quality and allowing for better temperature
regulation.
“Outdated energy systems mean money out the window that
could otherwise be used to improve the learning environment
for UT students,” said Ashford. “Reducing energy waste and
improving the classroom experience will position both the
university and its students for continued success.”
The current UT energy systems, installed between 1950-1990,
are now outdated and considered wasteful by today’s energy
standards. The Campus Energy Cost Reduction project consists
of three phases aimed at reducing energy consumption and
utility costs at UT. The first phase addressed lighting in
University Hall, Wolfe Hall, Learning Resource Center,
Collier Building, and Mulford Library.
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