2010 has been an eventful year in energy and water conservation for SMC. Lighting system upgrades, which primarily work off motion-occupancy sensors, were placed in the main office areas, corridors, restrooms and break-rooms of buildings 270, 271 and 272. Photovoltaic (PV) panels above the east-side parking lots were constructed. The energy produced by the PV system is used on base for lighting, heating and cooling the buildings–even running computers. Outdoor and indoor low-wattage walkway and spotlighting (circular recess lighting) was also completed.
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