Procurement of Appliances and Electronics
FIN-PUR-19.0
Note: In 2019, university policies related to university purchases (formerly FIN-PUR-01 through FIN-PUR-35) were updated and consolidated into FIN-PURCH-01 through FIN-PURCH-14. The History section of this policy contains complete information on where the topics covered by each FIN-PUR policy can be found in FIN-PURCH. A few FIN-PUR policies have been rescinded or converted into Standard Operating Procedures, and the History section contains that information as well.
About This Policy
- Effective Date:
- 12-04-2008
See current policy
- Date of Last Review/Update:
- 07-26-2016
- Responsible University Office:
- Procurement Services
- Responsible University Administrator:
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
- Policy Contact:
Jill Schunk
Associate VP, Office of Procurement Services
jschunk@iu.edu
- Policy Feedback:
- If you have comments or questions about this policy, let us know with the policy feedback form.
Policy Statement
All energy consuming products, appliances and equipment purchased by the University shall be Energy Star qualified whenever possible or practical.
Reason for Policy
The University is committed to reducing its energy consumption and to containing its costs related to energy consumption.
Procedures
Purchasing departmental staff will identify products and sources for products covered by this policy. This policy does not impede or impinge the requirements for competitive bidding or solicitation of such products and the appropriate and required documentation for these transactions.
Definitions
Energy Star is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment though energy efficient products and practices: http://www.energystar.gov and http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=bulk_purchasing.bus_purchasing.
Please note: This is an archived version of the policy. View the current version.