As noted yesterday, many organizations around the City including CSI and other CUNY colleges, participate in the CONED Demand Response Program, which requires that we reduce our energy “demand” when air conditioning and electrical usage strain the power grid.
With the high temperatures continuing today, CSI has been asked again to participate in Demand Response by reducing our energy consumption tonight from 4:00pm until 8:00pm. This activity will help to stabilize the local electrical supply on Staten Island. To comply with the request, we will allow internal building temperatures to increase slightly. We do not anticipate any rooms, halls, or other spaces to be warmer than the NYC Cooling Season guideline of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. If you have concerns about specific areas, please contact the Central Plant at 718.982.3204 or 718.982.3205. We will be monitoring the temperatures throughout the campus closely.
We will do our best to keep the College community informed when/if we to receive additional requests for CSI to participate in the Demand Response program.
Thank you for your cooperation and for supporting our effort to reduce energy usage during the heatwave.
By the Facilities Management Team
