Be energy wise! #TurnItOff Load shedding affects all of us, undermining productivity and threatening to compromise the University's learning and teaching agenda. Fortunately, we have the power to make a …

• Lights: Turn off lights in rooms that are not occupied. If you leave the room, turn off the light
• Electronics: Power down computers, monitors, and printers when you’re not using them. Many devices have sleep or hibernate modes that use less energy when idle.
• Kitchen Appliances: Turn off the stove, oven, microwave, and other kitchen appliances when you’re not using them. Appliances with digital displays can use electricity when not in use.
• Air Conditioning: When you leave a room, turn off the air conditioner. Air conditioning should not be used during load shedding.
• Printers: Turn off printers when you’re not actively printing. Many printers consume a significant amount of power, even when they’re in standby mode.

Make it a habit to turn off devices and appliances when they’re not in use. It’s an achievable goal that reduces electricity usage, and it starts with us. Let’s power the change!

Watch Professor Tyrone Pretorius, Rector and Vice-Chancellor, shed light on the importance of conserving electricity

Watch Mr Manie Regal, the Executive Director of Finance and Services, elaborate on the motivations behind the campaign