Implementing Energy Conservation Measures In Existing Labs To Realize Energy Savings

W. S. (Lanny) Joyce, P.E., Cornell University

This presentation will describe the energy savings that have resulted from the implementation of energy conservation measures in existing labs at Cornell. This presentation will specifically describe the strategy that Cornell has developed to cost-effectively study, implement, and maintain energy conservation measures in over 4.5 million sq. ft. of lab space on campus. The presentation will also describe several case studies including a recently completed $2.2 million energy conservation project in an "occupied" 175,000 sq. ft. Biotechnology Research and Teaching Facility that has a simple payback of less than five years.

Labs21 Connection:

The presentation will reflect the principles of the Labs21 Approach to laboratory design with emphasis on adopting energy and environmental performance goals, assessing opportunities from a whole buildings approach, using life cycle cost decision-making (i.e., less than five year simple paybacks), commissioning equipment and controls in retrofit projects, employing a broad range of sustainable energy efficiency strategies, and measuring energy consumption and tracking emission reductions.

Biography:

W. S. (Lanny) Joyce, P.E., is Manager of Engineering, Planning, and Energy Management in the Department of Utilities and Energy Management at Cornell University. He has lead nearly $80 million in utilities projects at the University since 1984, including the Lake Source Cooling project. Lanny and his staff are currently aggressively pursuing energy conservation across the University campus in response to the University's recent commitment to strive toward compliance with the Kyoto Protocol in addition to leading the new Cornell Combined Heat and Power Project.

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