Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 51.10
Liaison Kristin Larson
Submission Date Aug. 1, 2012
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.2

San Diego State University
OP-T2-14: Lighting Sensors

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 William Lekas
Energy Manager
Physical Plant
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Does the institution use motion, infrared, and/or light sensors to reduce energy use for lighting in at least one building?:
Yes

A brief description of the technology used:

Motion detecting light sensors are integrated in most classrooms, bathrooms, administrative offices, and in many Aztec Shops dining facilities to reduce energy use when lighting is not needed. Sensors are standard in remodel projects and new construction.


The percentage of building space with lighting sensors:
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The website URL where information about the institution's use of the technology is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

In fall 2011 the Green Campus program interns launched a project to measure lighting levels in Manchester Hall the main administration building and identify areas where lighting could be adjust to be more efficient. As a part of the project they identified lighting sensors that were not working as designed. The November 2011 GC newsletter discusses some of the lighting auditing and sensor technology used at SDSU. http://www.sdsugreencampus.org/uploads/4/8/7/5/4875140/november_newsletter.pdf


In fall 2011 the Green Campus program interns launched a project to measure lighting levels in Manchester Hall the main administration building and identify areas where lighting could be adjust to be more efficient. As a part of the project they identified lighting sensors that were not working as designed. The November 2011 GC newsletter discusses some of the lighting auditing and sensor technology used at SDSU. http://www.sdsugreencampus.org/uploads/4/8/7/5/4875140/november_newsletter.pdf

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