Sinclair’s commitment to providing an energy efficient campus pre-dates the current evolution of energy related initiatives. Beginning in the mid 1990’s, the college began a series of projects designed to reduce energy consumption.
Some examples of the type projects that have been undertaken to reduce energy consumption and increase efficiency since that time are listed below:
| Project | Year | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior pylon lighting upgraded to LED | 2010 | From 50 watts each to 8 watts |
| Participate in DPL Demand Response | 2010 | Shed electrical load on peak electrical consumption days |
| Lighting upgrades bldg 20 | 2010 | T-8’s to T-5 in all high bay areas, replaced 863 fixtures with 88 realizing 2 times the foot candles for 1/3 the power. |
| Participate in DPL Demand Response | 2009 | Shed electrical load on peak electrical consumption days |
| Food Service Contractor “Aramark” installing reduced energy rated vending machines | 2009 | Replacing 15 per year over the next 4 years |
| Lighting upgrades Gym, Field house & weight room | 2009 | Changed mercury Vapor to Metal Halide pulse start realizing more foot candles at substantially less energy |
| Lighting upgrades Campus Wide | 2009 | Connector Bridges under lighting changed mercury vapor lights to metal halide pulse start realizing 1/3 the fixtures with 2 times the foot candles and consuming 1/3 the energy |
| Changed track lighting in bldg 14 w/LED | 2009 | |
| Replaced bldg number lights with LED | 2009 | |
| Lighting upgrades bldg 17 | 2009 | T-8 to T-5 |
| Clean & Refurbish Wells | 2010 | |
| Replace Air Handler bldg 2 | 2009 | |
| Roof Replacement bldgs 4,5,6 | 2009 | |
| Roof Replacement bldg 12 | 2009 | |
| Board approved Strategic Energy Plan for SCC | 2008 | Established internal guidelines for compliance with HB-251 |
| Upgrade BAS controls | 2008 | |
| Replace Air Handlers bldg 4 | 2008 | |
| Roof Replacement bldg 20 | 2008 | |
| Replace Air Handler bldg 6 | 2007 | |
| Roof Replacement bldg 15 | 2007 | |
| Replace air handler bldg 5 | 2007 | |
| Roof Replacement bldg 19 | 2006 | |
| Replace hot water heaters bldg 12 | 2006 | |
| Roof Replacement bldgs 3,7 | 2006 | |
| Replace chiller bldg 12 | 2006 | |
| New exhaust system bldg 20 | 2005 | |
| Replace Air handler and control system bldg 16 | 2005 | |
| Replaced air handlers bldg 7 | 2005 | Newer technology & efficiency |
| Replaced Chiller bldg 12 | 2005 | |
| Replaced speed drives bldg 10,11,12 | 2005 | |
| Replaced VAV boxes bldg12 | 2005 | |
| Replaced air handlers bldgs 4,8 | 2004 | |
| Installed “Isol’e power strips to 40 computers | 2004 | Motion sensor Shuts off monitor after 15 minutes of no use |
| Installed Vending Miser controls | 2004 | Motion, infrared, ultrasonic |
| Installed 51 lighting controls | 2004 | Motion, infrared, ultrasonic |
| Installed 100 lighting controls | 2003 | Motion, infrared, ultrasonic |
| Placed bridges on photocell sensors for day lighting reduction | 2002 | |
| Lighting controls in custodial closets & RR’s | 2002 | |
| Upgrade Lights Lot B | 2000 | |
| Lighting Phase IV Bldgs 12,13,15,16 | 2000 | T-12 to T-8 |
| Replace Chillers bldgs 9,10,11 | 1999 | T-12 to T-8 |
| Lighting Phase III bldgs 8,9,10,11, | 1999 | T-12 to T-8 |
| Lighting Phase II bldgs 4,5,6,7 | 1998 | T-12 to T-8 |
| Lighting Phase I bldgs 1,2,3 | 1997 | T-12 to T-8 |
| Convert Steam to Nat’l Gas | 1996 | |
| Chillers replaced Bldg 9-10-11 | 1996 | |
| Replace Building Automation (BAS) | 1996 | Energy efficient controls of HVAC |
Projected benefits:
- HVAC Troubleshooting through BAS has a shorter response
- Built in system gives alert of problems before occupants know they exist, resulting in decreased calls
- Improved lighting and decreased glare on computer screens
- Reduced lamp mercury content
- Nearly total elimination of incandescent bulbs
- Better insulation factors in properly maintained roofs
- Higher efficiency with air handlers and HVAC systems with energy efficient technology
