| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.90 |
| Liaison | Paul Mathisen |
| Submission Date | April 16, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
IN-4: Innovation 4
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
John
Orr Professor Liberal Arts & Computer Engineering |
Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
The development and implementation of a package of energy saving measures in WPI's Life Sciences & Bioengineering Center incorporated significant occupant engagement and feedback throughout the process. WPI held ideation sessions with building occupants to give them an opportunity to provide feedback on potential occupant-focused energy saving measures. Participants provided feedback on everything from types of signage, to graphic design, to locations for implementation. These sessions empowered occupants and allowed for the development of measures that are truly tailored to Gateway occupants. In particular, this process enabled the successful roll out of a building-wide Shut the Sash campaign, which aimed to reduce energy use in the laboratories by educating occupants on proper sash use. This was paired with sash stickers to provide visually-appealing reminders.
A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
As a result of the combined implementation of energy engineering and behavior change measures like the Shut the Sash campaign, electricity consumption at Gateway Labs has been cut by 33%.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
Which of the following STARS subcategories does the innovation most closely relate to? (Select all that apply up to a maximum of five):
| Yes or No | |
| Curriculum | No |
| Research | No |
| Campus Engagement | Yes |
| Public Engagement | No |
| Air & Climate | Yes |
| Buildings | Yes |
| Dining Services | No |
| Energy | Yes |
| Grounds | No |
| Purchasing | No |
| Transportation | No |
| Waste | No |
| Water | No |
| Coordination, Planning & Governance | Yes |
| Diversity & Affordability | No |
| Health, Wellbeing & Work | No |
| Investment | No |
Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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