Conservation, Conservation, Conservation

Dr. Jill Landesberg-Boyle put simple conservation measures into place at FKCC, saving the institution approximately $100,000 a year. The equivalent of 1 staff position.

Dr, Jill Landesberg-Boyle, incorporated both simple procedural changes and technology changes. Both were simple, low cost measures that amounted to a very effective strategy with a big payoff.

Employees were asked to turn out the lights and turn off computers. The maintenance team added energy check into their daily rounds. Timers and light sensors were incorporated into public spaces to control lighting, TV's, and other electrical equipment.

As items needed replacement, lighting was upgraded to more efficient options and equipment was phased in with more efficient models.

Landscaping and building planning were also requested to incorporate conservation measures. The new marine building designed with LEED standards and new landscaping incorporated native vegetation and shade planning.

None of these changes are hard or expensive, and yet cleary they are effective.