The Results Energy Management at Other Universities Recommendations and Conclusions Introduction Energy is the cornerstone of the University's operations. It allows the lights to go on, powers the motors in laboratories, fuels the computers, and heats the facilities of the University of Pennsylvania. However, just as energy allows classes to run, it also represents an opportunity to conserve. Energy production affects land, air and water.
Energy conservation is a means to reduce impacts, improve efficiency and lower costs.
Back to the top of the page Energy Management at the University of Pennsylvania Organizational Mission and Structure Energy management at the University of Pennsylvania is organized through the University of Pennsylvania Physical Plant. The department employs managers, engineers, electricians and service workers to fulfill these responsibilities. The overall energy usage is then computed by the multiplication of this rate by the peak demand per month. The peak demand is based on maximum consumption during four days of a billing cycle. The impact is dependent on the source of energy and its respective usage.