Holiday season
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As the holiday season approaches, and with reduced campus activity from 23 December 2024 to 3 January 2025, we encourage you to take a few simple steps before leaving your offices or laboratories for an extended period.
These actions will help conserve resources and reduce energy consumption during this time.
Before you depart, please:
• Switch off all lights in offices, classrooms, and communal areas.
• Close all doors and windows to retain heat and avoid unnecessary energy loss.
• Set radiator valves to position 1 (approximately 15°C), ideal for unoccupied spaces.
• Turn off any non-essential electrical equipment, including laboratory apparatus.
• Lower fume hood sashes and switch off any unused devices in laboratories to reduce ventilation demands.
• Power down and unplug IT and multimedia equipment (computers, monitors, printers) as well as unnecessary chargers, to prevent standby consumption.
Throughout the festive period, emergencies and first-aid services remain available 24/7 on +41 21 693 30 00, and technical services are also accessible around the clock on +41 21 693 40 00. The buildings will remain heated during this time.