energy conservation in tumul k’in
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Energy Conservation in Tumul K’in. April 2007 Presented by: The Flomenites. Overview. Problem Statement Project Description Background Work MDG’s Work in Belize Results and Implications Recommendations. Problem Statement. Received subsidized electricity Energy subsidy was cut - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Energy Conservationin Tumul K’in
Energy Conservationin Tumul K’in
April 2007
Presented by: The FlomenitesApril 2007
Presented by: The Flomenites
OverviewOverview
Problem Statement Project Description Background Work MDG’s Work in Belize Results and Implications Recommendations
Problem Statement Project Description Background Work MDG’s Work in Belize Results and Implications Recommendations
Problem StatementProblem Statement
Received subsidized electricity Energy subsidy was cut Accumulating debt to electricity company About $9,000
High Cost of Energy $1200/month
Pressure to perform on already tight budget
Potential for more productive use of money and resources
Received subsidized electricity Energy subsidy was cut Accumulating debt to electricity company About $9,000
High Cost of Energy $1200/month
Pressure to perform on already tight budget
Potential for more productive use of money and resources
Project DescriptionProject Description
Create framework for TK’s path to energy independence Energy Audit Short/long term solutions
Provide renewable alternatives to current energy consumption Environmental sustainability Resource efficiency
Create framework for TK’s path to energy independence Energy Audit Short/long term solutions
Provide renewable alternatives to current energy consumption Environmental sustainability Resource efficiency
Background WorkBackground Work
Preliminary talks with Dr. Filiberto Penados Co-Founder of Tumul K’in
Follow-up conversations with Jeff Frank Peace Corp volunteer in Blue Creek
Literature review on possible alternatives to energy dependence
Preliminary talks with Dr. Filiberto Penados Co-Founder of Tumul K’in
Follow-up conversations with Jeff Frank Peace Corp volunteer in Blue Creek
Literature review on possible alternatives to energy dependence
Millennium Development Goals
Millennium Development Goals
#7 Ensure Environmental Sustainability Renewable energy Reduce energy consumption
#8 Develop a global partnership for development
#7 Ensure Environmental Sustainability Renewable energy Reduce energy consumption
#8 Develop a global partnership for development
Work in Belize (Trip 1)
Work in Belize (Trip 1) Energy Audit
Data Collection Past Energy Bills Appliance Stock
Watt/hour metering Usage patterns
Systems Analysis Identifying inefficiencies Site factors Applications
Financial Analysis Implementation Costs
Break even points Cost Savings
Recommendations
Energy Audit Data Collection
Past Energy Bills Appliance Stock
Watt/hour metering Usage patterns
Systems Analysis Identifying inefficiencies Site factors Applications
Financial Analysis Implementation Costs
Break even points Cost Savings
Recommendations
Audit ResultsAudit Results
Work in Belize (Trip 2)
Work in Belize (Trip 2)
Batch Heater ConstructionBatch Heater Construction
Break Even Point & Savings
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RecommendationsRecommendations
General Reduce unnecessary light usage Install float switch for water reservoir
Install energy meters in every building
Promote energy conservation among the students Develop energy conservation contest among students
General Reduce unnecessary light usage Install float switch for water reservoir
Install energy meters in every building
Promote energy conservation among the students Develop energy conservation contest among students
Recommendations Cont’dRecommendations Cont’d
Staff House Install solar water heater Unplug appliances with “Phantom load” Invest in more efficient refrigerator
Computer Lab Use smaller computer for server Transition to laptops Shade trees rather than air-conditioning
Rearrange room to separate processors into small air conditioned area
Staff House Install solar water heater Unplug appliances with “Phantom load” Invest in more efficient refrigerator
Computer Lab Use smaller computer for server Transition to laptops Shade trees rather than air-conditioning
Rearrange room to separate processors into small air conditioned area
Long Term Recommendations
Long Term Recommendations
Invest in more solar hot water heaters
Biodiesel Generator Solar water project
Invest in more solar hot water heaters
Biodiesel Generator Solar water project
Projected Savings
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40,000.00
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gs (
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1 Heater 4 Heaters
$ 8,820
$ 35,280
$ 18,480
$ 4,620
10 years 20 years
Thank you!Thank you!
Dr. Filiberto Penados Project partner and Timul K’in Co-founder
Jeff Frank Project partner and peace corps volunteer
Gary Flomenhoft Project learning professor and sponsor
Dr. Filiberto Penados Project partner and Timul K’in Co-founder
Jeff Frank Project partner and peace corps volunteer
Gary Flomenhoft Project learning professor and sponsor
