To maintain good light quality while attempting to reduce energy costs, the University of Illinois (Chicago) investigated a variety of light-related cutbacks. An inexpensive, quickly installed current-limiting device (NO-WATT manufactured by Remtec Systems) on 1000 fixtures resulted in energy savings of $18,000 annually. (DH)

An annual survey of school maintenance and operations (M & O) funding concludes, among other detailed findings, that budgets continue to shrink in the face of a weak economy--the sixth year of dropping budgets and the smallest level since the survey began. (EV)

Discussed is the development of an energy management program for New York State's school buildings and related facilities by Educational Facilities Laboratories (EFL). Based upon a prior assessment of the need and potential for an energy conservation program, EFL identifies six recurring concerns regarding the establishment of such programs. The…

It is important for school administrators to impress on their tax-paying publics the differences between "savings," which implies budget reductions, and "cost avoidance," which implies what they might be paying if energy reduction measures had not been taken. (Author)

Physical plant costs charged to the operating fund of the provincially-assisted universities of Ontario for fiscal year 1982 are presented. Attention is directed to physical plant costs that are incurred in relation to the basic academic and academic support activities of each university. Statistical data are presented on the following: physical…

Physical plant costs charged to the operating fund of the provincially-assisted universities of Ontario for fiscal year 1984 are presented. Attention is directed to physical plant costs that are incurred in relation to the basic academic and academic support activities of each university. Statistical data are presented on the following: physical…

Physical plant costs charged to the operating fund of the provincially assisted universities of Ontario for fiscal year 1983 are presented. Attention is directed to physical plant costs that are incurred in relation to the basic academic and academic-support activities of each university. Statistical data are presented on the following: physical…

The operations consultant provides manpower and systems scheduling, operating procedures and programing, maintenance directions, and generally acts as the manager's agent to establish cost and control systems. He also works with the consulting engineer during the design phase in the development of operating criteria. (Author)

Providing data on operating expenditure and revenue generating patterns, this article reviews the origins, design, and operation of a successful new sports recreation facility. (DS)

Notes from a meeting of physical plant planners and administrators on planning and operating colleges and universities. (Author/MLF)

A discussion by an educator, an energy consultant, an architect, and a superintendent of facilities planning on how schools can reform maintenance and operations procedures towards efficient fuel use. (Author/DN)

Reports on efforts of the University of California and California State University to combine their electrical loads through a joint four-year energy contract and thereby realize significant savings. Recounts difficulties in harmonizing procurement and decision-making processes and the eventual successful outcome. (DB)

Physical plant costs charged to the operating fund of the provincially-assisted universities of Ontario for fiscal year ending 1986 are presented. Attention is directed to physical plant costs that are incurred in relation to the basic academic and academic support activities of each university. Statistical data are presented on the following:…

Physical plant costs charged to the operating fund of the provincially-assisted universities of Ontario for fiscal year ending 1987 are presented. Attention is directed to physical plant costs that are incurred in relation to the basic academic and academic support activities of each university. Statistical data are presented on the following:…

Compiled from a survey of approximately 500 school districts. Data are reported by median district spending per pupil for maintenance and operations labor, equipment, and supplies; utilities; property insurance; vandalism contingency; and security. Comparisons with the previous year are made. (DN)