Yesterday, Mayor Blooomberg declared New York City in state of "heat emergency." He asked that AC not dip much below 75 and that everyone do their part to conserve energy. Conserve, conserve, conserve — or else we could have another blackout. And that would be good news for nobody.

Even the New York Times is not immune from the warning. After the jump, the full memo sent by building operations to the Times staff, asking them to turn off their computers and, uh, take the stairs.

Memo to : Staff

With the expected rising temperatures and humidity levels over the next few days, we are asking everyone to conserve energy. As a precaution, we have taken the following steps:

Operating engineers have raised thermostats in some areas. While still comfortable, you may notice a slight increase in temperature. Both West End Elevators have been turned off. Lighting has been reduced.

We ask that you turn your computers to sleep mode if not in use, turn off all unnecessary lighting and for those with window air conditioning units, please turn to its lowest setting or off, if not in use.

In moving between floors, use stairs rather than the elevator.

When you leave the office tonight, please turn off all lights and computers.

Thank you for your cooperation.
Building Operations

Alex Kuczynski just called out sick for the rest of the week.

Times Heat Policy: Dim, Sultry, Torpid, Please! [Media Mob, New York Observer]