subject: Energy Monitoring And Hid Lighting For Schools [print this page] Schools of all sizes, levels and location will be using energy throughout the day. This energy represents both a significant portion of operating costs and potential to lead students through example towards a more sustainable future. Schools and educational facilities across the world can implement energy monitoring technology and lighting controllers to reduce their energy consumption.
Where is energy consumed in schools?
This depends entirely on the institution. Some schools are day-schools only, so operations during the day make up the great bulk of energy consumption. Other schools are also residences for the students, and will be using energy throughout the night. In general, energy loads within a school could be any of the following: lighting, air conditioning, heating, computers and other various loads. Schools will also use other resources, such as water and oil throughout the day.
How can Energy Monitoring in schools help?
Energy monitoring in schools can be used as an over-arching system for all the resources mentioned above. The Energy Surveillance System (ESS) from EG Energy Controls can monitor energy loads throughout the institution. Each module can handle up to 17 user defined sub-loads, which can be anything from the water consumption in a certain wing, lighting across a certain hallway or heat used in a certain room. This data is then compiled and submitted to whoever has been approved for this information. Energy monitoring in schools allows officials to create their budget more precisely, and reduce costs. Additionally, the Energy Surveillance System will notice any abnormalities immediately; if something is broken and draining power, those in charge will know. Knowledge of the intricacies of a schools energy use is an effective way to provide a base for energy conservation.
How can HID lighting controllers in schools help?
For further energy savings, consider the power used for HID lighting in schools. These lights are the high powered ones (metal halide, high pressure sodium, etc) typically used in gymnasiums or parking lots. Many schools implement HID lighting throughout the night on their property, to discourage vandalism and increase safety after dark. The Volt Miser Lighting Controller, also from EG Energy Controls, can offer savings for HID lighting in schools. The system works by reducing the voltage to the lamp ballasts (and can stay within limits specified in manufacturer warranties). This voltage reduction provides a corresponding power reduction of up to 25%. That is a quarter of the electricity used on lighting, no longer used. There is also no noticeable loss of light; the lamps still operate with basically the same light emitted.
Schools of all kinds, whether elementary or university, can use EG Energys products to reduce their environmental footprint. This would provide students with a place to learn for longer and with less costs associated, both financial and external. Students and teachers alike would be proud to learn and work in such an environment.
