| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.01 |
| Liaison | Katie Koscielak |
| Submission Date | May 8, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Cal Poly Humboldt
OP-T2-16: Vending Machine Sensors
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Silas
Biggin Energy Manager Plant Operations |
Has the institution installed vending machine motion sensors for at least one vending machine?:
A brief description of the technology used:
VendingMiser brand motion sensors are the units being used on campus. An average of 46% reduction in electricity consumption is expected by using this device. The unit employs a passive infrared sensor to power down the vending machine when the activity in the vicinity ceases for a period of time (determined by a learning pattern built into the sensor logic), then re-powering the machine when motion is detected.
The percentage of vending machines with sensors:
The website URL where information about the institution's use of the technology is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The indicated sensors are currently installed on 9 of the 14 vending machines on campus with the remainder expected to have sensors by the end of 2013. A few of the more frequented locations are: Gist Hall (1), Founders Hall (2), Student Recreation Center (2), Creekside Residence Hall Lounge, Creekview Residence Hall (1).
In 2009, the Alliance to Save Energy's Green Campus student program also installed similar motion sensors on arcade games, located in the recreation area of the Depot dining facility.
The indicated sensors are currently installed on 9 of the 14 vending machines on campus with the remainder expected to have sensors by the end of 2013. A few of the more frequented locations are: Gist Hall (1), Founders Hall (2), Student Recreation Center (2), Creekside Residence Hall Lounge, Creekview Residence Hall (1).
In 2009, the Alliance to Save Energy's Green Campus student program also installed similar motion sensors on arcade games, located in the recreation area of the Depot dining facility.
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