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Level 5: What Does Energy Waste Look Like?

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In this level you will learn:

How to Explain Energy Trends
Normal vs Abnormal Energy Waste
How to Find Energy Waste


Looking for Electricity Waste

 

01. An Energy Efficient Building
  • In an energy-efficient building, electricity use at night and on weekends should drop. 

 

The graph below shows the electricity demand dropping during the weekend,
as well as dipping on a daily basis during the night. 

A pattern of normal electricity demand in a building is lower on weekends.

02. Potential Energy Waste
  • When electricity demand remains high over the weekend and/or weeknights, we consider this Abnormal and a Potential energy waste. 

 

The graphs below indicate potential energy waste worthy of investigation.

Potential energy waste can be identified by high electricity demand at nighttime.
Even though electricity demand is lower on weekends, there is potential energy waste if the minimum electricity demand is high relative to the maximum demand.
Potential energy waste can be identified by high electricity demand on weekends.

 


It's Almost Time to Explore
Energy Use in Your Building!

You'll find your building on the Campus Energy Education Dashboard (CEED) using the map or the building search, and check out the electricity demand data. 

Not sure how to use the demand graphs on the energy dashboard? Watch Dan explain what to look for in his video on building demand trends.

 

Time for a Recap: Campus Energy Trends Explained

 

Your Spirit Blazes The Trail Ahead!

Level 5 Triumphed

 

Level 5 Joules

 

Joules unlocked Binoculars! 

 

Adventure's End: The Last Quiz

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