Energy Saving “Treasure Hunt”: Arcade Misers

Energy Treasure Hunting

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Energy Saving “Treasure Hunt”

Arcade MiserPublic Domain

An important goal of Green Campus

Generation of measurable energy

Savings

• Each machine equivalent to

spotlight on 24/7 (120W)

• 10 machines in two locations

on campus

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Miser Overview

• Detects movement and powers up machine

• After 15 minutes of inactivity

the machine powers down

• Used frequently with Vending machines

Cost: ~$90.00

Miser Overview

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Depot Audit Findings

• Six machines

• ~1,750 kWh savings potential per

16 week semester

In Use10%

Not in Use90%

Arcade Energy Consumption

Traffic Issues with Sensor

• Misers are typically mounted in

the back of machines facing out

• High traffic

• Significant savings reduction

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Important Issue Before Trial

• Machines not owned by

HSU

• Permission by Rendezvous

granted

Traffic solution

• PVC mount built

• Sign made to notify gamers

of operation

HEY PROSPECTIVE GAMERS! These arcade machines are equipped with an energy saving device. To turn on the machines, simply swipe your hand in front of the motion sensor between machines. If you plan on playing a while, be sure to reload the juice by swiping your hand at least once every 15 minutes. Thanks for helping us save energy.

GOOD LUCK ON YOUR GAME!!!

*if you have any questions about this project or would like to know more about the GreenCampus Program, please email us at GreenCampusHSU@gmail.com

Where to Buy Misers

Efficiency Data & Development

Cell (510) 459-9683

email

hankryan2003@yahoo.com

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Savings per Miser

• Savings per miser each

semester with same usage:

470 kWh, or $70 (78% cost)

• Payback for misers: 21

weeks

Right for My University?

Maybe, Maybe Not

• Owners may not be OK

with the machines

• loss of

visibility/revenue?

• Studies show no $ loss

from soda machines

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However…

• Misers can be used on vending machines and most

plug-in devices

• We are fortunate to have the resources to implement

our own ideas to save energy and gain valuable

experience in creative problem solving!

• “Make as many mistakes as fast as possible”

Conclusion

This project has reduced

arcade machine consumption

dramatically with a fast, cheap

and easy solution.

There are opportunities everywhere

to reduce your campus’ energy

consumption. Public domain

Thank You!

Jon Mitscha

jhm29@humboldt.edu

Website

humboldt.edu/~greenhsu

Questions?