Page 47 - 2012 SDCA Project
P. 47
Solar power lowers your energy costs by channeling I. BUILDING offset by the energy savings of LED as well as reduced
the suns energy. It hedges against rising utility rates, cost of maintenance. LED lamps have the longest life of
increasing your energy savings over time, and requires little The existing building has a variety of lighting fixtures available sources. The cost to maintain and replace lamps
maintenance. (http://us.sunpowercorp.com) 1-800-786-7693 that use incandescent bulbs and fluorescent bulbs. We in the difficult-to-reach soffits make LED’s a great option
Sun Power Systems provide a turnkey product for the recommend replacing all lamps and bulbs with energy for this application. Recommend controlling this lighting by
Owner. The final installation incorporates a flat screen efficient fluorescent bulbs and T8 lamps for the fluorescents photocell-on and timer-off.
monitor located per the owner request. The monitor offers fixtures. T8 lamps have the highest luminous efficacy
real time solar energy collection data at the facilities site. (efficiency of light output to power used). II. MOTION SENSORS
Community center users can get a first hand look at this
impressive energy conservation feature. Children will learn INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROLS Recommend using flood lighting controlled by motion sensor
more about energy conservation as they use the interactive for security purposes.
monitor to view other energy conservation links. Free site I. OCCUPANCY SENSORS
assessment by SunPower Personnel. STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
Recommend utilizing occupancy sensors for energy-savings
Advantages: where possible, including: 1. There exists a visible & measurable settling
• Reduced energy usage o Switch-type passive infrared sensors in all the rooms underneath floor beam carrying the eastern wall of the Main
• Qualify for USGBC LEED point except the Assembly Room.) Hall. Jacking up is not recommended as it might lead to
• Installation in new and retrofit situations o Ceiling-mounted ultrasonic type in bathrooms. potential cracking in drywall etc. Instead, we recommend
• Environmentally friendly o Ceiling-mounted passive infrared elsewhere in the multi- stiffening the existing beam in place with added vertical
• Interactive monitor for community to learn more about solar purpose rooms, support in the crawl space.
power kitchen, and hallways.
2. Inspection of roof structure in the attic reveals that
Disadvantages: EXTERIOR LIGHTING there are at least two buckled vertical roof supports due to
• May not produce substantial amount of energy excess roof loads. It is advised that further inspection of roof
• Space required on roof for solar panels I. EXTERIOR Lighting , PHOTOCELL AND TIMERS loads be done and potentially adding extra support in those
areas where vertical buckling is clearly visible.
LIGHTING RECOMMENDATIONS Recommend using LED lighting. There is a higher up-front
INTERIOR LIGHTING cost for LED over other sources; however this cost will be
