Occupancy Sensors Energy Savings Calculator
However many homeowners overlook a key energy saving opportunity lighting.
Occupancy sensors energy savings calculator. A message from john selldorff on the covid 19 virus and what lnca is doing in response. Occupancy sensors detect indoor activity within a certain area. It accounts for almost 20 of the average homeowner s monthly electric bill. They provide convenience by turning lights on automatically when someone enters a room and save energy by turning lights off soon after the last occupant has left the room.
25 fixtures with no sensors 2 652 00 per year half of the above cost 25 fixtures with sensors off 70 of the time 557 00 30 of the 2 652 00. Energy costs with occupancy sensors installed now lets look at it with occupancy sensors controlling 50 of the lights. Construction volume weighted average energy savings are 17 8 for obc using advanced occupancy sensors and 5 9 using common occupancy sensors. Download home energy solutions brochure download maestro occupancy sensors brochure pdf 1 30 mb.
Wattstopper launches free online energy savings calculator for occupancy sensors by af 0928 c3 september 30 2009 wattstopper has launched what it calls the first free web based energy savings calculating tool that allows users to calculate the potential energy savings available with occupancy sensors. Use this energy savings calculator to see how much savings you ll enjoy with legrand lighting controls. An analysis of the energy and cost savings potential of occupancy sensors for commercial lighting systems lighting research center epa august 2000. Occupancy sensors must be located where they will detect occupants or occupant activity in all parts of the.
Occupancy sensor study conducted by nema. Occupancy sensors can reduce energy waste by as much as 68 and increasing energy savings by as much as 60 according to a new study conducted by the environmental protection agency epa. Occupancy sensor layout services exclusively from leviton registration required leviton s industry leading no cost occupancy sensor layout services are available online. The study entitled demand reduction and energy savings using occupancy sensors monitored 158 rooms at 60 buildings for occupancy and lighting status over a 14 day period.
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