Rep. Ashford Announces
State Investment to Help UT Upgrade Outdated Energy Systems
Second phase project will reduce energy consumption, utility
costsState Rep.
Michael Ashford (D-Toledo) this week announced the release
of $1,448,700 in state dollars to University of Toledo (UT)
for the Campus Energy Cost Reduction project. The second
phase of the ongoing project includes installing digital
controllers to new motion sensors and replacing old
pneumatic thermostats with newer digital models. Together,
the upgrades in energy systems will help the university
reduce its energy consumption and utility costs while
boosting air quality and allowing for better temperature
regulation.
“Outdated energy systems mean
money out the window that could otherwise be used to improve
the learning environment for UT students,” said Ashford.
“Reducing energy waste and improving the classroom
experience will position both the university and its
students for continued success.”
The current UT energy
systems, installed between 1950-1990, are now outdated and
considered wasteful by today’s energy standards. The Campus
Energy Cost Reduction project consists of three phases aimed
at reducing energy consumption and utility costs at UT. The
first phase addressed lighting in University Hall, Wolfe
Hall, Learning Resource Center, Collier Building, and
Mulford Library.
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