Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 72.81
Liaison Austin Eriksson
Submission Date Nov. 29, 2021

STARS v2.2

California State University, Northridge
IN-48: Innovation B

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.50 / 0.50 Austin Eriksson
Sustainability Program Manager
FPDC
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Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Campus Wide LED Lighting Upgrade

A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:

CSUN is nearing the completion of a campus-wide LED lighting upgrade project. This project involves the removal of existing lighting and upgrading to more efficient LED lighting technology. The process began with the University Library, which is now complete and will ultimately involve a total of 30 buildings by the end of Spring 2021. Financial incentives from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) will greatly reduce the project's cost.

Projected Cost Information:

Total Project Cost: ~$3,500,000
Total Incentive: ~$1,900,000
Total Cost to CSUN: ~$1,600,000
Total Annual Electricity Savings: ~$1,200,000
Simple ROI: 1.33 years
Total Bulbs Replaced: Over 43,000
Total Annual Greenhouse Gas Reduction: 2,200 metric tons eCO2 each year


A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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