This project consisted of performing an energy audit of Higgins Laboratory in order to address current electric consumption, and provide suggestions towards reducing future electric waste. At the conclusion of the audit, it was decided the first key step that needs to be taken is to develop an ongoing relationship with National Grid, in order to begin taking advantage of their incentive and payback programs for renovations and audits. All the incandescent bulbs should be replaced with LEDs and lighting levels across the building reduced. Occupancy sensors should be installed in all major rooms, and all computer control units should be equipped with a true shutoff mechanism. Conservative estimates on payback periods for the shutoff mechanism is under 5 months, and for the LEDs is 2 months.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Dupuis, Mark RJ
• Cancel, David
• Habin, Brandon Michael

Subject

• Energy
• Environment
• Community
• Sustainability

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-043009-123250

Mot-clé

• Sustainability
• Energy conservation
• Energy policy

Advisor

• Jiusto, Scott
• Looft, Fred J.

Year

• 2009

Date created

• 2009-04-30

Emplacement

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright