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Making East Commons More Sustainable

The energy efficiency of East Commons is currently low due to excessive lighting and unsustainable energy use, consuming almost 300,000 kWh annually. Our proposal aims to reduce energy consumption by 80% through the installation of LED lights and dimmer switches, costing $13,700 with a payback period of 0.42 years, saving $33,600 annually. Additionally, solar drapes in the dining hall could save 12,300 kWh of heat per year. Together, these changes will lower costs and promote a sustainable living environment for Penn State students.

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Making East Commons More Sustainable

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  1. Making East Commons More Sustainable Team Lightning Bolts Penn State University By: AeshaKewalramani, Dan Deegan, and Sarah Wood The Problem: the energy efficiency of East Commons is low because of excessive and unnecessary use of lighting and lack of sustainable use of energy. Summary Statement: The East Halls Commons currently uses almost 300,000 kWh of electricity per year on lighting alone. Our plan involves two simple changes that will lower energy consumption by 80%. To accomplish this goal, Penn State should replace the current light bulbs with LED lights and install dimmer switches. These two changes would cost $13,700 with a payback period of 0.42 years, saving Penn State $33,600 per year. The second change involves installing Solar Drapes in the dining hall, reducing 12,300 kWh of heat  per year, with a savings of $1,600 per year. Solar Drapes have an upfront cost of $6, 700 and a payback period of 5.3 years.  http://www.hfs.psu.edu/_cs_apps/pt_photo_gallery/uploads/UP%20Housing/original/Quad-in-East.png • Original Design Ideas: • Motion Sensors • Light Dimmers • More energy efficient light bulbs • Turning off the computers • Installing more efficient windows and doors • Installing solar panels Solar Heating Drapes Light Dimmers LED Lights http://sites.psu.edu/eklblog/files/2012/09/IMG_5886.jpg • More energy efficient than CFL and incandescent • Very short payback time • Last longer than currently installed light bulbs • Saves $31,842/year • Payback time of 0.42 years • Easily installed • Convert solar energy to heat • See through • Saves $1,629/year • Payback time of 5.26 years What is Sustainability? The act of being environmentally responsible by making sure our non-renewable natural resources last longer and meet the needs of future generations as well. http://cfnewsads.thomasnet.com/images/large/469/469458.jpg Conclusion: • Decrease energy consumption • Make lights last longer • Can be easily installed with current lights • Saves $1,751/year • Payback time of 0.27 years • Makes Penn State a more marketable campus.\ • The University becomes a role model. • East becomes a more attractive place to live in. • Will save Penn State over $35,000/year and 266,841 kWh a year http://image1.masterfile.com/em_w/03/17/39/860-03173928w.jpg http://www.bbcommercialsolutions.com/uploadedImages/Content/Images/g.jpg http://www.pxd.com/images/values-content/sustainable2.png?sfvrsn=0 http://www.thenewecologist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Green-Christmas-Why-LED-Lights-Are-Better.jpg

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