Sustaining Success
The ocean's powerful winds make the coast an ideal location for a wind turbine. Ironically, it's that ocean air that presents a challenge to any turbine on or near the sea. The moist, salty air combined with a turbine's metallic materials can result in corrosion, a destructive process able to bring any power-generating source to a halt.
The University of Delaware and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) have created a new avenue to connect science with resource management by launching a series of workshops where environmental academicians and regulators can share current research and discuss research needs.
Rajendra Pachauri, chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), will be the featured speaker in the DENIN Dialogue Series at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 6, in Clayton Hall.
The University of Delaware Sustainability Task Force is seeking two undergraduate students and two graduate students to join the task force co-chairs -- John Madsen and Kathleen Kerr -- at the ACPA Sustainability Institute in Boulder, Colo.
Creating environmentally friendly high technology jobs for Delawareans was the focus of the "Creating the Clean Energy Economy" conference, held Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 13-14, at the University of Delaware's Clayton Hall.
Suggestions
UDLite Power Setting Recommendations
To decrease the amount of energy consumed by computers, peripherals, and related equipment on campus, IT recommends the following power settings:
Windows Computers
You will need to access the Power Options feature to make the appropriate setting changes. To access Power Options, follow these steps:
Researching Sustainability Issues at the Morris Library
The University of Delaware Library has resources and librarians to help with research.
The Morris Library provides a dedicated entry into DELCAT, the Library's catalog; e-journals; and online resources.
- Click Start.
- Click Control Panel.
- Click Power Options.
- Follow the setting guidelines below using the tabs on the Power Options dialog box.
Desktop Systems
- Monitor—30 minutes
- Drive—30 minutes
- Standby—30 minutes
- Turn off at night
Laptop Systems (Non-Presentation) using AC Power
- Monitor—30 minutes
- Drive—30 minutes
- Standby—1 hour
- Turn off at night
Laptop Systems (Non-Presentation) using Battery Power
- Monitor—15 minutes
- Drive—15 minutes
- Hibernation—30 minutes
- Turn off at night
Laptop Systems (Used for Presentations) using AC Power
- Monitor—3 hours
- Drive—3 hours
- Standby—never
Laptop Systems (Used for Presentations) using Battery Power
- Recommend using AC power; otherwise settings same as AC Power settings
Office Equipment (Networked Printers, Copiers)
- Powersave—1 hour
- Turn off at night
Apple Computers
Desktop Systems
- Set computer to turn on and off automatically using Power Options
- Display Power—30 minutes
- Computer to Sleep—30 minutes
- Insert checkmark in check box to put drive to sleep
Laptop Systems
- Display Power—15 minutes
- Computer to Sleep—30 minutes
- Insert checkmark in check box to put drive to sleep
- Set Processor Option to Automatic
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The University of Delaware has joined other colleges and universities in supporting these two sustainability initiatives:
Association of University Leaders for a Sustainable Future/Talloires Declaration: View a .pdf (20kb)
American University and Presidents Climate Commitment:
Visit the web site