Have you ever taken sides in a thermostat war? In this post you’ll find out a little more about what’s happening in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system that can make these wars so intense.
Buildings use more energy when they’re occupied. This may seem obvious, but it’s something our office investigates when looking for energy inefficiencies on campus.
Our proposal to install a large fan in room 1001 of Giedt Hall, with the aim of improving comfort and increasing the energy efficiency of the room's HVAC use.
Energy comes in different forms. At UC Davis, we use electricity, steam, and chilled water to power, heat, and cool our buildings. Each usage is measured differently, so we convert it all to kBtu to compare total energy use.