Title page for E-project-043009-123250

Project Type IQP

Submission date 2009-04-30

Authors
David Cancel, dcancel@WPI.EDU, AE
Mark R Dupuis, mdupuis@WPI.EDU, AE
Brandon M Habin, bhabin@WPI.EDU, AE

URN E-project-043009-123250

Division Energy and Resources

Title Energy Audit of Higgins Laboratory

Advisors
Looft, Fred J., EE
Jiusto, J. Scott, ID

Availability unrestricted

Abstract
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.

Files
energyauditofhigginslabs.pdf
There is one file which has been withheld at the advisor's request.

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Project Type	IQP
Submission date	2009-04-30
Authors	David Cancel, dcancel@WPI.EDU, AE Mark R Dupuis, mdupuis@WPI.EDU, AE Brandon M Habin, bhabin@WPI.EDU, AE
URN	E-project-043009-123250
Division	Energy and Resources
Title	Energy Audit of Higgins Laboratory
Advisors	Looft, Fred J., EE Jiusto, J. Scott, ID
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract 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.
Files	energyauditofhigginslabs.pdf There is one file which has been withheld at the advisor's request.