1. RSENR Buildings Energy Use Following Efficiency Upgrades
Greening of Rubenstein Intern students quantified electrical, heating and cooling energy use before and after building efficiency upgrades for the Aiken Center, Bittersweet, Rubenstein Lab and Forestry Sciences Lab. Aiken Center data does not include heating and cooling energy.

2. Aiken Center 2012 deep renovation- major reduction in energy use
LEED Platinum certified
“Energy creep” upwards for electricity
Recommissioning necessary
Only electricity data available
Need heating and cooling energy data
Nearly Net Zero
ready

3. Bittersweet Building
Upgrades include: new furnace, LED lighting, insulation, and programmable thermostats
Need level 2 energy audit to identify upgrades needed to be Net Zero ready
Old historic building over 200 years old making efficiency upgrades more difficult
Trend in reduced energy use

4. Forestry Sciences Laboratory
Acquired by Rubenstein School in 2013
Recent upgrades include some LED lighting, auto on/off switches, variable speed motors
Need to finish level 2 energy audit and identify significant efficiency upgrades to reach net zero ready
brief trend?

5. Rubenstein Ecosystems Sciences Laboratory
Major upgrades including HVAC systems, LED lighting, new furnace, and occupancy sensors
30% energy savings from recent upgrades
Highest energy use of any RESNR buildings
Nearly Net Zero ready