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CSU Earns High Marks For Energy Demand Program
Long Beach CA (SPX) Jan 02, 2009 The California State University (CSU) has been recognized by the state's Flex Your Power campaign for reducing power use by up to 3 megawatts (MW) during critical demand through the summer of 2008. CSU campuses shut down or reduced the use of electricity hungry systems during critical energy demand periods called by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) who manages the power grid. "With California's power grid stretched to the breaking point every summer, the CSU has stepped up its commitment as part of the solution by flexing our power," said Len Pettis, CSU chief of plant, energy and utilities. "Through demand response, the CSU has become more energy conscious and lowered its energy usage while generating revenue for reinvestments in energy-efficiency and production programs." The CSU's demand response program, called Clean Green California, is made possible by a partnership with utilities and Energy Network Operations Center (EnerNOC). Many campuses track and verify demand response by utilizing EnerNOC's proprietary software platform PowerTrak during Flex Your Power alerts to see in near-real time the benefits of campus power reductions. In addition, campuses can view their overall energy use during non-alert hours to help manage baseline power use. "As a leader in the community, charged with educating the workforce of the future, the CSU is proud to be proactive in preserving and promoting a sustainable environment," said Pettis. "The Clean Green California program helps prevent power blackouts and promotes intelligent use of existing resources." To further reduce university energy resource consumption, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the CSU recently announced an agreement to bring 8 MW of renewable solar power generation to 16 CSU locations. After the new panels are installed, CSU campuses and the chancellor's office will generate more than 13 MW of clean renewable power on-site. Related Links California State University (CSU) Powering The World in the 21st Century at Energy-Daily.com
Green energy thwarted by winter
New York (UPI) Dec 26, 2008 Winter's bitter cold can stall wind turbine blades, congeal biodiesel and render solar panels useless, say U.S. power developers. |
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