Aug 27, 2014
"Powering down" effort a success
Miami's physical facilities department thanks the Oxford campus for reducing electric use during a test period, 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26.
"We passed with flying colors," said Doug Hammerle, director of energy systems for Miami. Hammerle estimates that the campus conservation efforts saved 2.5 megawatts of electricity, or up to a 15 percent reduction from our normal load.
The ability to reduce use on demand positions Miami as ready to contribute in the case of a regional electrical emergency, potentially helping the region avoid rolling blackouts or brownouts. It also sets Miami on a pace to save $250,000 on its electric bill.
"Thanks to all who turned off or unplugged unneeded electrical appliances and lights," said Hammerle. "It was a team effort."
"We passed with flying colors," said Doug Hammerle, director of energy systems for Miami. Hammerle estimates that the campus conservation efforts saved 2.5 megawatts of electricity, or up to a 15 percent reduction from our normal load.
The ability to reduce use on demand positions Miami as ready to contribute in the case of a regional electrical emergency, potentially helping the region avoid rolling blackouts or brownouts. It also sets Miami on a pace to save $250,000 on its electric bill.
"Thanks to all who turned off or unplugged unneeded electrical appliances and lights," said Hammerle. "It was a team effort."
