In the face of rising energy prices, French-speaking universities in Belgium have decided to take collective action by limiting their room temperatures to 19°C.
The CRef body that reunites all of the French-speaking universities' rectors has announced its plans to combat the ongoing energy crisis.
In a press statement released on Thursday, they decried the "unmanageable rise in prices" on Belgians' energy bills, as well the consequences of global warming.
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While acknowledging that there are no quick solutions to the ever-rising energy prices, the universities are of the belief that a general reduction in energy consumption will help push these prices down.
To that end, they have decided to limit the temperature of heated rooms in their universities to 19°C.
Furthermore, the universities will pursue further internal consultations on other energy saving measures, with the view of minimising the impact on both staff and students.
As a result, universities will continue their present sustainable development plans, which include expenditures to improve the energy performance of their facilities and the development of rationalised mobility.
