Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 69.73
Liaison Megan Litke
Submission Date Jan. 31, 2011
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American University
Tier2-3: LED Lighting

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Chris O'Brien
Director of Sustainability
Office of Sustainability
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Does the institution use Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology in at least one lighting application? LED applications in exit signs and remote controls do not count for this credit.:
Yes

A brief description of the technology used:

LED (Light-Emitting-Diode) lights were installed in the School of International Service parking garage and in the street lamps that light pathways on campus. Vending machines on campus were upgraded in 2010 with LED lighting. In 2011, the university is conducting energy audits across campus which will identify additional LED lighting opportunities.


The website URL where information about the institution's use of the technology is available :
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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