The "Together Less" campaign is based on three areas of action:
1. Energy Efficiency
Since 2022, we have been working to collect data on energy consumption, CO2 emissions, and costs. Our goal is to use an energy management system to identify potential savings. For example, you can find information about our electricity consumption on the website(Opens in a new tab) , and we plan to make our thermal energy data available in the future as well.
2. Renewable Energy
Our first PV system has been connected to the grid since October 2024. We now generate 60.2 kWp on the roof of the building at Emil-Figge-Straße 38. We intend to continue on this path and utilize the roofs for additional systems. You can find an overview of the energy generated here(Opens in a new tab) . In addition, at all three library locations, students can use “desk bikes” to generate electricity through their own muscle power while reading and studying; this electricity is then available to charge smartphones and other devices directly.
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”Energy-Saving CampaignThe campaign offers information, counseling, and support to all university members on the topic of energy conservation. The implementation of these measures is based on the voluntary participation of each individual.
The campaign is designed to help you save electricity and heat. We have plenty of information to share, but we also want to be accessible to you. We’re interested in your tips and ideas for saving energy in offices, seminar rooms, labs, and workshops. We also welcome reports of malfunctioning electrical or heating systems.
You can contact us at any time at energiesparenfh-dortmundde
As a university of applied sciences, however, our mission is not only to conserve energy, but also to fulfill our social responsibility as an employer and partner—and, in particular, as an educational institution for more than 12,000 students.
Period of the campaign
Service stands
During the campaign, there will be service stands at the university locations where we would like to have a direct exchange with you. What can you expect there?
- Reminder stickers on the topics of electricity, ventilation and heating
- Energy-saving checklists for offices, seminar rooms, laboratories and tea kitchens
- Remaining stocks of adapter plugs and room thermometers
- Information on other ways to save energy
Please take the opportunity to report any defects, such as leaking windows or broken thermostats.
The stands will be set up in the foyer on the Sonnenstraße campus and in the Kostbar on Emil-Figge-Straße. An information stand will be set up at Joseph-von-Fraunhofer-Str. and Max-Ophüls-Platz throughout the entire period.
Dates of the service stands
At the heart of the campaign are the following energy use behaviors:
All students and employees can make a valuable contribution through their own behavior. Every kilowatt hour saved counts.
Lights off
- Turn off the lights when you leave the room.
- Turning off the lights when you leave the room can save up to 4% energy.
Switch off appliances
- Switch off appliances when you no longer need them.
- Switching off devices such as computers, monitors, printers and scanners can save up to 14% energy.
To get an overview of how much energy electrical devices consume, power measuring devices can be borrowed from the library's device lending(Opens in a new tab) service.
Turn the heating off or down
- If possible, radiators should not be more than 20°C. This corresponds to level 3 on the thermostat.
- There should be no furniture in front of the radiators.
- Turning the heating down by 1°C saves 6% of the heating energy.
Ventilate in bursts instead of tilt ventilation
- Ventilate 3 to 4 times a day for 3 - 5 minutes during the winter months.
- Switch off the heating during ventilation.
- Shock ventilation instead of tilt ventilation saves up to 7% energy.
Stairs instead of the elevator
- Use the stairs instead of the elevator, this saves electricity and keeps you fit.
Energy-saving tips for the home and office
Read how you can make a contribution with small changes in the office and at home. Saving resources starts with the most everyday things. With the right know-how, effective savings can be achieved here.