San Diego State University Imperial Valley
At a Glance
Industry
College or University
Project Type
Commercial Energy Efficiency
Year
2012
Location
Calexico, CA
Summary
Whitney Ketchum provided San Diego University with energy savings plans that could cut campus electricity usage by over 40%.
Goals
Whitney Ketchum identified and analyzed energy efficiency opportunities at San Diego State University - Imperial Valley in Calexico, Calif., a 1,000-student campus less than half a mile from the U.S.-Mexico border. Ketchum focused on energy efficiency projects at historic campus landmarks.
Solutions
Ketchum identified four efficiency opportunities: replacing the chiller system (a crucial piece of equipment in the 100+ degree climate), retrofitting the exterior lighting with light-emitting diodes (LEDs), installing occupancy sensors in classrooms, and using PC power management software.
Potential Impact
If implemented, these projects could save the campus more than $800,000 in operating costs over their lifetimes, over 40 percent of campus electricity usage - about 580,000 kilowatt hours annually - and 300 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually.