FSU's Energy Star Purchasing Policy

The LG/LG committee has also worked with FSU's Executive Committee to implement a new Energy Star Purchasing policy which went into effect in February 2009. The policy statement reads:

Frostburg State University will purchase energy efficient products and equipment. Purchases that are Energy Star-certified or that meet other nationally accepted standards of energy efficiency should be made whenever financially feasible. Departments should consider both short-term and long-term costs when choosing between highly efficient products and less efficient counterparts.

The procurement department may review purchases for compliance with this policy. Any department purchasing less efficient products or equipment may be required to report to the procurement office the reason for such purchase and indicate why an Energy Star- certified or other energy efficient product was not chosen.

For more information about Energy Star, or to view a list of Energy Star-certified products and equipment, visit www.energystar.gov.