The Energy Policy and associated
ECM Low Cost Project
Energy Conservation at UNC
Heating and Cooling Standards
Energy Policy
Building Occupancy Schedules
Energy Policy
Purchasing Policy
• Purchase Energy Star equipment
• Do not purchase or install incandescent or halogen lighting
• Discourage personal refrigerators, individual space heaters, hot plates
Energy Policy
Construction Projects
• Comply with the State Energy Code and energy requirements for state buildings
• Build smart
• Comply with UNC Design and Construction standards
Energy Policy
Campus Community
• Dress for the season
• Turn off lighting, printers, and other equipment when not in use
• Carpool, walk, pedal or teleport to reduce vehicle traffic
Energy Policy
• Application of temperature and occupancy standards where possible
• Focused effort on system tuning
• Initial campaign to building occupants to turn lighting and equipment off when not in use
ECM Low Cost Project
Estimated cost avoidance of $4.8M
Estimated MTCDE Reduction of 53,400
Cost of 5500 hours of internal labor and $150k of material and contractor support
ECM Low Cost Project
ECM1Raise Temp
ECM3Reduce Airflow
ECM4Stop Fighting
Coils
ECM6Optimize Free
Cooling Systems
System Tuning
Engage occupants to turn off lighting and equipment
• Reinforce with housekeepers as they leave buildings at night
• Engage building managers to reach out to occupants
Behavioral Involvement
Effects of Scheduling
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5000 24 Hour Cooling Load For 39 Buildings
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Steam Reduction
39% Reduction in steam load at Mary Ellen Jones in 12 hours
Health Science Library
66% Reduction in heating demand
56% Reduction in cooling demand
August Savings
4% Reduction in Electricity8% Reduction in Chilled Water20% Reduction in Steam
Calculated August SavingsOf
$157,000
August Savings
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