penn state hazleton: a green initiative
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Penn State Hazleton: A Green Initiative. By: Matt Tobin Energy Engineering Major Pennsylvania State University. Contents:. Problem Options Criteria for Evaluation Methods and Solutions My Final Recommendation. Problem:. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Penn State Hazleton:A Green Initiative
By: Matt TobinEnergy Engineering Major
Pennsylvania State University
Contents:ProblemOptionsCriteria for EvaluationMethods and SolutionsMy Final Recommendation
Problem:Many of Penn State Hazleton’s buildings and
systems are well-aged and out of date. With rising costs of fuel, higher demand for alternative energy use, and the demand of a better environment, it is time for Penn State to invest in a ‘green’ environment.
Options:Raising AwarenessUpgraded BuildingsSolar PanelsWind GeneratorsGeothermal Heat Systems
Evaluation:
ExpensesCosmeticsEnergy Benefits
Awareness:One of the most simple, yet effective
solutions is to basically raise awareness throughout the campus- including faculty and students…
Upgraded Systems/BuildingsHeating SystemsWindows
Solar Energy
Using any type of Solar technology can be very beneficial.
Can constantly produce usable current
Relatively simple to installCosmetics are not terrible.Solar thermal technologies
can be used for water heating, space heating, space cooling and process heat generation.
Wind TurbinesWind energy is a
great source of usable current.
Also easy to installDepending on size,
can be very visible and impede views.
Useful in NEPA region.
Geothermal Energy
Little to no changes in area cosmetics.Little to no maintenance, built to last. As long as the Earth is around, it will
produce energy.Installation“According to the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, geo-exchange systems save homeowners 30-70 percent in heating costs, and 20-50 percent in cooling costs, compared to conventional systems.”
Geology
My Recommendation:
All Of The Above
Works Cited:Http://en.wikipedia.orgghttp://energy.opp.psu.edu/projects/gesphttp://energy.opp.psu.edu/projects/ecms/
lighting-retrofithttp://energy.opp.psu.edu/energy-programs/
energy-consumptionhttp://energy.opp.psu.edu/projects/gesp/gesp-
program/gesphttp://www.meeengineering.org