ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Energy Management keeps track of how much energy is used across campus and looks for ways to save energy. The team studies how buildings use electricity, water, heating, and cooling. They then recommend changes that can help buildings work better while using less energy.
Energy Efficiency
At Texas Tech University, the Energy Management team and the Environmental Systems Maintenance (ESM) team work together to help save energy across campus. For more than 11 years, they have found ways using smart methods to use less energy while keeping classrooms, offices, and other buildings comfortable.
During the warmer months, the university turns off the steam system when it is not needed. This helps reduce energy use. In colder weather, the teams use cool outside air to help control building temperatures, which lowers the need for chilled water use. Because of these efforts, Texas Tech has been recognized by the Association of Physical Plant Administrators (APPA) as one of the nation’s top energy-saving campuses.
The Energy Management team also tracks how much energy the university uses by calculating the Energy Use Index (EUI). The EUI compares the amount of energy used—such as electricity, natural gas and imported steam—to the size of the buildings being heated or cooled. This helps the university see how efficiently it is using energy and find new ways to save even more.
Reports
Since Energy Management started, Texas Tech University has saved more than $27 million in energy costs. The university has continued to save energy even as more students have enrolled and new buildings have been added to campus.
Control Center
The Controls Team helps manage the systems that keep campus buildings comfortable and running smoothly. These systems include heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, and other important building equipment using the Building Automation System (BAS).
The team makes sure equipment works safely and uses energy wisely according to established standards. They find and fix problems, maintain equipment and software, and create programs that help campus building systems run properly. They also help set up new equipment and connect it to the university’s central automation platform.
The Controls Team works closely with Facilities Maintenance, Control Center Operators, Utilities, and other campus partners. By working together, they help keep buildings comfortable, reduce energy use, and make sure campus systems are reliable.
Energy Exception
Formal approval is required for an Education and General (E&G) organizational unit to operate its air‑handler unit(s) outside the standard operating parameters established by the University President.
Monday – Friday
0600-2100
Seasonal Setpoints for:
- Fall – 73°
- Winter – 69°
- Spring – 73°
- Summer – 76°
Requests of exceptions are prepared through Energy Management, who will report the requested schedule changes and will calculate the cost impact on the campus's energy budget.
Resources
Contact
Energy Management
CHACP I
3224 Main Street
Lubbock, TX 79409
Phone: 806.742.4OPS (4677)
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Operations Division: Utilities
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Address
Mail Stop: 3165, Box: 43165, CHACP I, 3224 Main Street, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
(806) 742- 4677 -
Email
operations@ttu.edu