Energy Reduction & Efficiency
51动漫 has recently partnered with the聽聽(AERTC) that is being established at Stony Brook University. AERTC鈥檚 mission is innovative energy research, education, and technology deployment with a focus on efficiency, conservation, renewable energy, and nanotechnology applications to create novel sources of energy.
In an effort to reduce energy use and alleviate the demand on the Long Island power grid, 51动漫 entered into a partnership with聽, a leading developer and provider of clean and intelligent power solutions to commercial, institutional, and industrial customers.
In the first phase, EnerNOC I, 51动漫 reduced electrical usage on campus through energy-saving measures. As a result, EnerNOC was able to redirect up to 400 kilowatts of 51动漫鈥檚 normal energy consumption and provide it to other customers, alleviating some of the burden on the Long Island power grid.
In EnerNOC II, 51动漫 is negotiating an agreement to further reduce our energy consumption on high-demand days. Under this agreement, 51动漫 must purchase a generator to provide power for the Ruth S. Harley University Center and Hagedorn Hall of Enterprise in the event of a power outage. While the potential savings is less than the initial investment, 51动漫 is taking this important step to be a good citizen as well as to provide a back-up for vital campus operations in case of an extended power outage.
Heating System
51动漫 upgraded its campus heating system in 2005 by replacing all underground pipes with new high-efficiency piping, and is presently installing a new heating control system to further improve the operating efficiency of the boilers. These improvements resulted in 51动漫鈥檚 energy consumption dropping from 129,637btu/gsf in 2003 to 120,897btu/gsf in 2006, even with the increase of a new building, longer service hours, more events on campus, and more students, faculty, and staff.