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Occupancy Sensors

Project Description

This proposal looks to install occupancy sensors in classrooms, hallways, restrooms, lounges, and other public areas in twenty heavily used campus buildings, chosen according to the number of student contact hours. This project will reduce energy usage by 30% in affected areas, saving the campus approximately $18,000 per year in energy costs (based on a $0.0689/kWh rate), and reduce emissions by neatly 440,000 lbs of CO2 equivalent. This highly visible effort is expected to increase student and community awareness of the impact of reducing lighting usage. These sensors will serve as a lasting and permanent public statement of campus commitment to responsible sustainable behavior. Thus, the Student Sustainability Committee is in favor of funding the fully requested amount of $50,000.

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Funding Details

Student Campus Environment Fee (SCEF) - 303692
Fiscal Year Status Amount Date Operations
2010 Allocated $50,000.00 5/6/2010 Edit | Delete

SSC Basic Info

Year Started: 2010
Semester: Spring
Status: Closed
Student Led? No
Project Category: Energy

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SSC Project Team

Project Lead:

Eva Sweeney (eva@illinois.edu)

Financial Advisor:

Stacey Wisegarver (swisegar@illinois.edu)

Team Members:

  • John Prince

Project Application

Illinois Green Fund - Student Sustainability Committee