Temperature Policy
Harvard Law School was an early adopter of the Harvard Temperature Policy in 2009, which was developed and adopted by stakeholders and facilities leaders representing all of Harvard’s Schools and administrative departments. This university-wide policy provides a framework to help building managers and occupants achieve a healthy, productive, and safe working environment while reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions to the lowest practicable level. The HLS Facilities Management Office oversees the implementation of the policy, heating or cooling buildings to temperatures within seasonal ranges:
- In cold weather (October – May), buildings are heated to 70° F
- In warm weather (May – October), buildings with air conditioning equipment are cooled to 74° F
Thermostats Usage
Thermostat ranges are set in support of the Harvard University Temperature Policy. Find your building below for more information about thermostat operation, after-hours energy conservation, and after-hours overrides. If you cannot find what you are looking for, contact the Facilities Management Office at facmgmt@law.harvard.edu or 617-495-5521.