<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=utf-8"><base href="x-msg://377/"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Folks,<div><br></div><div>It may not look snowy today... but wait a month or two...</div><div><br></div><div>FYI... memo below...</div><div> --jon---</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><div><br><div>Begin forwarded message:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><blockquote type="cite"><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>From: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium;">Mary Jane Schwartz <<a href="mailto:schwartz@egr.msu.edu">schwartz@egr.msu.edu</a>><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>Subject: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium;"><b>Fwd: Snow removal and energy conservation</b><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>Date: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium;">November 19, 2012 9:59:48 AM EST<br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);"><b>To: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium;"><a href="mailto:eng_all@egr.msu.edu">eng_all@egr.msu.edu</a><br></span></div><br><div bgcolor="#ffffff" text="#000000" style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; "><br><br>-------- Original Message --------<table class="moz-email-headers-table" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><th valign="BASELINE" align="RIGHT" nowrap="nowrap">Subject:</th><td>Snow removal and energy conservation</td></tr><tr><th valign="BASELINE" align="RIGHT" nowrap="nowrap">Date:</th><td>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:26:49 -0500</td></tr><tr><th valign="BASELINE" align="RIGHT" nowrap="nowrap">From:</th><td>Physical Plant Communications<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:Communications@pplant.msu.edu" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline; "><Communications@pplant.msu.edu></a></td></tr><tr><th valign="BASELINE" align="RIGHT" nowrap="nowrap">To:</th><td>Physical Plant Communications<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:Communications@pplant.msu.edu" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline; "><Communications@pplant.msu.edu></a></td></tr></tbody></table><br><br><div class="WordSection1" style="page: WordSection1; "><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 20pt; color: green; ">PLEASE DISTRIBUTE BROADLY WITHIN YOUR BUILDING<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; "> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><b>TO:</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> Deans, Directors and Chairs, Building Contacts, Environmental Stewards<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><b>FROM:</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> Ron Flinn, Assistant Vice President, Physical Plant Division<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><b>SUBJECT:</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> Snow removal and energy conservation<o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Myriad Pro', sans-serif; "><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">The memo below outlines the campus snow removal plan and suggested energy conservation measures to ensure that the campus community has a safe and ‘Spartan Green’ winter.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Myriad Pro', sans-serif; "><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "> </span></div><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><br clear="all" style="page-break-before: always; "></span></b><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Myriad Pro', sans-serif; "><b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">Campus snow plan<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Myriad Pro', sans-serif; "><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="">Focused on safety and sustainability, the Physical Plant leads snow and ice removal during the winter months. Partnerships with Residential and Hospitality Services, Land Management and the MSU Police maximize efforts. There are simple ways you can help the snow and ice removal process:<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style=""> </span></div><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; "><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.45pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><b>To report an area in need of snow or ice removal:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>Call 35<b>3-1760</b>. For areas near University residence halls, inform the facility manager.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.45pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><b>Employees are encouraged to use the main entrance<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>of a building during a snow event.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.45pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><b>Work with snow-removal experts to ensure your safety.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>Snow-removal equipment is large, loud and difficult to stop. Avoid darting out in front of or behind such equipment, and make eye contact with a snow-removal driver before crossing the street in front of them.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; "><ul type="circle" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; "><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.45pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><b>On sidewalks:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>Avoid parking so close to the sidewalk that your car’s bumper hangs over the walk. It creates an obstacle for snow-removal equipment.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.45pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><b>In parking lots:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>If possible, park in the plowed areas of parking lots to help snow-removal workers quickly clear the unplowed areas without navigating around vehicles.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.45pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><b>In residence hall loops:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>Parking is prohibited in these loops between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. to allow snow-removal workers time to clear them.<o:p></o:p></li></ul></ul><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; "><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.45pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><b>Do not chain bikes to signs.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>It is illegal on campus and creates obstacles for snow-removal equipment.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><b>Give the ice-melt compound time to take effect.</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Those living in residence halls or University apartments should inform the facility manager of the need for ice-melt compound.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><b>For more information:</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Visit<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; "><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.pp.msu.edu" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline; ">www.pp.msu.edu</a></span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>and click on the “Campus Snow Plan” link.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Myriad Pro', sans-serif; "><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><b> </b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><b>Help save energy<o:p></o:p></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style=""> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">In the spirit of<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://bespartangreen.msu.edu/" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline; ">Be Spartan Green</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>and the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://energytransition.msu.edu/" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline; ">MSU Energy Transition Plan</a>, the Physical Plant is committed to reducing both cost and energy consumption on campus.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="">We encourage you to complete the following energy‐saving actions:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style=""> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-family: Symbol; "><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">Set thermostats between 68 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in heating season.</span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>A 1‐degree change in thermostat settings can save $225,000 in fuel costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2,900 metric tons.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-family: Symbol; "><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">Turn off lights and equipment such as computers and printers</span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">in your space every evening and especially when leaving for holiday break. Unplug items that will not be used for an extended period.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-family: Symbol; "><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">Cover window air conditioners to avoid cold drafts.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-family: Symbol; "><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">Make sure windows are closed.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-family: Symbol; "><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">Close fume hood sashes in science laboratory areas for energy conservation and safety.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-family: Symbol; "><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">Close window shades before you leave</span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>in the evening, or for the long break.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-family: Symbol; "><span>·<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "> <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">To report problems or ask questions about your heating equipment,</span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>call the Physical Plant at 35<b>3‐1760</b>. If the problem is not urgent, you may alternatively e‐mail the Physical Plant at</span><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:dispatch@pplant.msu.edu" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline; "><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">dispatch@pplant.msu.edu</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; ">.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; "><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="">Review the attached<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>“Troubleshooting heat problems”<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b>checklist to determine if there are quick fixes you can make to improve any temperature‐control issues in your area.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style=""> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><i>The Physical Plant Division builds and maintains the physical environment for the University’s education, research and outreach missions. The Division’s experienced team of professionals keeps MSU running 24/7/365, delivering an immense menu of services. Visit<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></i><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.pp.msu.edu/" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline; "><i>the Physical Plant website</i></a><i><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>for additional information or call 35<b>3-1760</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>for emergency service.<o:p></o:p></i></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; "> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><o:p> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">Ron Flinn</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">Assistant Vice President for Physical Plant</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">Physical Plant Division – Administration<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">Michigan State University</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">Physical Plant Building<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">1147 Chestnut Road, Room 101</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">East Lansing, MI 48824</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">(517) 355-3366</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125); ">Fax: (517) 353-6358</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:rtflinn@pplant.msu.edu" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; ">rtflinn@pplant.msu.edu</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.pp.msu.edu/" style="color: purple; text-decoration: underline; "><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; ">www.pp.msu.edu</span></a><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125); "><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><o:p> </o:p></div></div></div></blockquote></div></div></body></html>