Holiday Setback Program

Think you were the only one resting this holiday break?

Think again.

This past winter holiday break marked the seventh year Wake Forest has participated in the “Holiday Setback” program, during which we allow electrical use and steam production a bit of a holiday break—conserving both money and energy.

The energy savings during this 2014 winter break is estimated at $32,648; electrical savings were $28,436 (475,840 kWh) and natural gas savings were $4,212 (842 dT).

All seven holiday setbacks total to savings of $274,143.

This is one of the many examples of how sustainable practices are a great idea not only for the planet but also for our budgets.

By Andrea Becker (’16), Staff Writer