HARVESTING LOW HANGING FRUIT EASY STEPS ANYONE CAN DO Broward College Energy Conservation Program Presented by Susyn Stecchi Broward College Energy Conservation Director
Energy Conservation Program Mission To be the catalyst in building and nurturing a culture of energy conservation among the employees of Broward College.
How Does the Broward College Energy Conservation Program Work? Not purchasing new equipment, but using our existing equipment as optimally and efficiently as possible Changing faculty, staff and student energy use habits Auditing buildings to find opportunities to save energy dollars Maintaining comfort during operating hours, while saving energy
Broward College’s Energy Dollars Pie
Air Conditioning Zones and Consolidation Example
Increase Cooling Temps
Optimize Building Automation System Schedules to Match Occupancy
Maintain Your Existing Equipment
Audit Your Buildings for Energy Waste
Energy Efficient Lighting Retrofits
Vampire or Phantom Power
Adjust water heaters to lowest safe setting
Take Advantage of Solar
Analyze Utility Bills
Partner with other agencies
Consolidate and tighten up air conditioning schedules Track and analyze utility bills Audit building after hours Change occupancy behavior to conserve Maintain existing equipment Upgrade equipment with energy efficient choices Increase cooling temps and decrease heating temps
Broward College Energy Conservation Program Thank You! Questions?