Saturday, March 19th from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. is Earth Hour. During this annual event, millions of organizations and individuals around the world turn off non-essential lights for the hour to bring attention to climate change.
Sheridan is committed to energy, waste, and greenhouse gas emission reductions through its Mission Zero goals. To show our support for Earth Hour the Trafalgar, Davis, and HMC Campuses will be turning off non-essential lights and powering down certain mechanical equipment.
Where lights will be OFF:
- ALL CAMPUSES:
- Most corridors and public spaces will be reduced to emergency lighting only
- TRAFALGAR:
- Sheridan Way & Ceremonial Drive
- Parking Lot 1
- External lights on the SCAET building
- Athletics
- DAVIS:
- Sheridan College Drive (N-S and E-W sections)
- Student Union
- Athletics
- STC:
- Parking lot (however the lot will be illuminated by exterior building lighting)
Where lights will REMAIN ON:
- Classrooms, labs and office spaces at all campuses (unless regularly scheduled to be off or unless an employee chooses to turn off the light in their office to participate)
- Residences at TRAFALGAR and DAVIS campuses unless students decide to participate
- The external lighting at the TRAFALGAR and DAVIS Residences
- Trafalgar Student Union
- TRAFALGAR and DAVIS parking lots
- The wooded trails at TRAFALGAR
We are also encouraging employees to consider powering down their computers before leaving the office this weekend and to shut off classroom lights or other electronics if possible. You may also consider participating at home.
After the event, we will be communicating with you the impact that this event has on our energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and cost savings. Stay tuned for more details!
Thank you for your cooperation and participation. For more information please contact the Office for Sustainability at sustainability@sheridancollege.ca.
