Bubbles for Energy Savings
A new enzyme-infused foam to clean air handling coils showed potential for improved energy efficiency and reduced energy use.
Efficiency
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University Efforts Aid Water Conservation
Campus water policies minimize waste and follow California guidelines for water efficiency.
Cooler Summer 2022 Update
The Cooler Research Program offers data on chilled water management.
Gates Gets an Energy Efficiency Refresh
The Computer Science Building was remodeled to decrease energy usage.
School of Medicine Lights the Way!
New LED lamps and fluorescent tubes save electricity and water for the School of Medicine.
Color Me Bright: Softball Gets LEDs
Stanford’s Boyd & Jill Smith Family Stadium upgraded to energy-efficient LED lighting, reducing electricity costs by $5,000 annually while improving color for televised events.
Rebates for a Lab Staple
Stanford’s Energy Retrofit Program is helping labs reduce energy use by offering rebates for energy-efficient ultra-low temperature freezers, saving 97,000 kWh in fiscal year 2022.
Stanford Transitions to Renewable Electricity with Second Solar Plant
Stanford completed its transition to 100% renewable electricity as Solar Generating Station #2 began commercial operation.
Stewardship Efforts Ensure Campus Water Supply Amidst Emergency Regulations
In accordance with emergency state regulations for water conservation, the university continues to prohibit wasteful water uses.
Quantifying Electricity Consumption of Plug Loads
To better quantify electricity consumption and prioritize savings opportunities, Stanford launched an equipment inventory to collect data on plug loads across the Stanford campus.
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