| Overall Rating | Reporter - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | |
| Liaison | Patrick McKee |
| Submission Date | April 15, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Connecticut
OP-T2-15: LED Lighting
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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Reporter |
Jennifer
Clinton Sustainability Coordinator Office of Environmental Policy |
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.:
A brief description of the technology used:
LED lighting is used for all exit signs in campus buiildings.
UConn also deploys LED lighting for lanterns along major walkways on campus.
In conjunction with EPRI, UConn is researching tthe use of LED lighting for a large on-campus parking lot (F-Lot)
The percentage of building space with LED lighting:
The percentage of parking deck space with LED lighting:
The percentage of outdoor space that uses LED lighting:
The percentage of building space with efficient, non-LED lighting (compact fluorescent, automatic daylight shutoff, or other energy-saving features):
The website URL where information about the institution's use of the technology is available :
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Retro-fitted lighting program at 73 buildings:
After a prioritization assessment was performed by campus sustainability work groups, ConSERVTM was hired to perform the installation upgrades. They are replacing old high intensity discharge (HID) light bulbs with new T-5 fluorescent bulbs. This new lighting is so efficient that one T-5 light bulb will use 70% less electricity than one HID bulb for the same light output and lamp life. Furthermore, the T-5 light bulb’s high luminescence and light-maximizing arc fixture produces the same level of brightness with only half the number of light bulbs. In combination with advanced sensors and controls, that adds up to a massive energy reduction.
Retro-fitted lighting program at 73 buildings:
After a prioritization assessment was performed by campus sustainability work groups, ConSERVTM was hired to perform the installation upgrades. They are replacing old high intensity discharge (HID) light bulbs with new T-5 fluorescent bulbs. This new lighting is so efficient that one T-5 light bulb will use 70% less electricity than one HID bulb for the same light output and lamp life. Furthermore, the T-5 light bulb’s high luminescence and light-maximizing arc fixture produces the same level of brightness with only half the number of light bulbs. In combination with advanced sensors and controls, that adds up to a massive energy reduction.
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