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2012 Symposium
The Power of Partnership
Case Study:
Dorm Energy Efficiency Project (DEEP)System Improvements & Behavior Change Programming for a more Efficient Building
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Case Study Authors
Chris Powell
Director of Sustainable Energy & Environment Initiatives
Brown University
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About Brown
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DEEP – System Improvements
• Radiator controls installed in 80 dorm rooms
• Digitally controlled steam and hot water valves to modulate supply temperature
• Insulation and air separation improvements
• Improved room lighting
• LED lighting
Before & After Thermostatic Radiator Valve
Instillation of Weather Stripping
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DEEP – System Improvements
New hallway lighting with LEDClose up of heavy duty Q-Lon weather strip with
aluminum carrier for doors.
New gas fired DHW heater.
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DEEP - Stakeholder Involvement
Eco-Rep Training for the Dorm
Storm
Display at Energy
Showcase
Student Pledge Student
signing pledge
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DEEP – Stake Holder Involvement
Posters from Energy Showcase
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DEEP – Stake Holder Involvement
Posters from Energy Showcase
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DEEP – Stake Holder Involvement
Reminder Cue posted next to new TRVs
Poster from Energy Showcase
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Energy Saving Outcomes
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Behavior OutcomesOpen Window Observation - December
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Dec. 5, 2011
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Dec. 12, 2011
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Dec. 15, 2011
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CONTROL DORMITORY DIMAN
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Behavior OutcomesOpen Window Observation – Feb & March
0 10 20 30 40 50
Feb. 23, 2012
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Feb. 27, 2012
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1-Mar-12
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5-Mar-12
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CONTROL DORMITORY DIMAN
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Behavior Outcomes
Questions: How much do you agree with the following Statements Agree/Agree Strongly
Diman Brown
I have control over the temperature of my room. 67.6% 40.6%
My room is comfortable during winter. 58.9% 60.2%
I open the window when the heating is on. 20.6% 38.8%
If my room is uncomfortable, I can contact Service Response and they will fix the
issue in a timely manner.
38.3% 27.6%
I feel that Brown cares about my comfort. 50% 50.4%
I know how to make choices that positively impact the environment. 91.2% 78.5%
Brown is a leader in sustainability. 44.1% 40.9%
Brown cares about the environment. 85% 75%
Campus Sustainability Diman Close Up
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Next Steps
• Implement DEEP – to rest of Campus dorms
• Participation of students is key
• Outreach and communication – very important to reduce savings
