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We've customized this list to help your college or university save money today with Efficiency Vermont rebates and for years to come with energy savings. For large or complex projects, Efficiency Vermont can help you select the best technical options and determine the economic and energy benefits to your school.
Energy-efficient options are available for all areas of campus, both interior and exterior. Options include overhead and task lighting, parking lots, and pathways. Occupancy sensors save money by turning off lighting in occasionally used spaces like rest rooms, break rooms, student kitchens, common rooms, and storage areas.
Got spot or track lighting in your museum, gallery, performance spaces, or shops? Upgrade to LEDs that use up to 80% less energy than standard halogen bulbs. LEDs also last at least 10 times longer, have the same quality light you need for display, and create less heat output, which reduces the need for additional air-conditioning.
Energy-efficient and optimized HVAC equipment and controls can reap significant long-term cost savings, increase equipment reliability, and create more comfortable and well-ventilated classrooms.
Energy-saving ENERGY STAR® qualified commercial equipment is available for all types of food preparation appliances used in dining halls and on-campus eateries. The initial investment will typically be returned in savings quickly.
Refrigeration can account for a large portion of energy costs in dining halls and potentially in science laboratories. Installing new equipment and optimizing existing equipment are your best options for savings and system reliability.
Server rooms and classroom computer stations consume energy, even when not in use. Make a smart switch to energy-efficient options and state-of-the-art cooling methods to save on these “hidden costs”.
For large buildings, commissioning can ensure that your building’s heating, cooling, and other systems work efficiently together to save energy and reduce operating costs. Additional benefits include improved indoor air quality, occupant comfort, and productivity.
Efficiency Vermont offers financial and technical assistance to help businesses increase the comfort of building occupants and optimize the efficiency of both large and small new construction and major renovation projects.
On-Campus Initiatives
Many Vermont colleges and universities have on-campus initiatives as part of their overall sustainability goals. These range from recycling or composting to fully-developed funds that support clean energy and energy efficiency efforts. To learn more, visit the Vermont Campus Sustainability Network website and find the contact at your school.