Most people would agree saving energy, especially when it saves money and resources, is a good thing. But developing concrete ways that conserve and actually produce tangible results can often be difficult to accomplish. The Los Angeles Air Force Base Energy Manager, Ed Wilson, and his team have managed to do just that.
The lighting upgrades, which primarily work off motion-occupancy sensors in the main office areas, corridors, restrooms and break-rooms are saving energy. Also, daylighting sensors that pick up the amount of lighting that is coming from outside into the work space automatically turn off the perimeter lighting when not in use. This practice also saves money.
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