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Further round of energy-saving measures
ETH Zurich cut its energy consumption by around 7 percent over the winter of 2022/23. As of 1 October, energy-?saving measures relating to room temperature and lighting are again being implemented for the winter of 2023/24. All members of the ETH Zurich community are requested to help reduce energy consumption.
Results and outlook for ETH Zurich’s energy supplies
In winter 2022/23, ETH Zurich reduced its energy consumption by around 7 percent compared to the previous winter and met the federal government’s gas savings target. As there is still some uncertainty surrounding energy supplies, it plans on reintroducing its energy-?saving measures next winter. Specific measures for research are currently being worked on.
“We are still in a transitional process”
Biochemist Dorota Pfizenmaier and chemical engineer Charles Ledoux have been Vice-?President and President of the Academic Association of Scientific Staff at ETH Zurich (AVETH) since October 2022. In an interview with Internal news they describe what it was like coming to ETH Zurich during the lockdown and which university policy challenges they intend to address. ?
ETH Zurich commits to energy savings targets for 2023
ETH Zurich wants to lower its total energy consumption this year in response to the sharp increase in energy costs. The university will emphasise saving electricity.