Sustainability Audit Report – MASTER SHEET

Sustainability Audit Report Submitted: September 24, 2008 Audit performed by: Greg Smith and Kelsey Fisher Space/Date Audited: Student Sustainability Center/July 30, 2008 Lighting Observations: • T h e vast majority of lighting was fluorescent, either compact or linear. • Lights were usually off in unoccupied areas. Fixture Type Quantity Energy use per fixture Watts per fixture type 2 lamp T8 2 64W 128 2 lamp T8-2’ 1 34W 34 60W incandescent or halogen 1 60W 60 13W compact fluorescent (CFL) 8 13W 104 23W CFL 14 23W 332 Recommendations: • Consider replacing the incandescent bulb with a compact fluorescent (CFL) bulb. C F L s produce light much more efficiently than incandescent and halogen bulbs. CFLs also produce less heat, an important factor to consider during the summer months. CFLs come in a wide-range of spectra and intensities, so a suitable CFL can be found for almost any application. • For the bathroom, consider a regular light switch or adjust the occupancy sensor. A s t a nda r d light switch may be a better alternative than the occupancy sensor currently in place. If occupants remember to turn off the light when leaving, the amount of time the light a nd f a n a r e on could be considerably decreased. The s e ns or currently in place could also be adjusted to turn off sooner. • Consider natural light sources when arranging furniture and work spaces. Natural light is full-spectrum, aesthetically-pleasing and ...