Document Type
Paper
Abstract
Currently, Calvin College spends $2.8M on electricity and natural gas. In the recent past Calvin has alleviated some of these costs by running a cogeneration system that combusts fuel and produces electricity and heat, this old system has since been removed due to age. With the old system removed Calvin is fully reliant on grid, leading to increased electricity cost. In addition to saving Calvin money, President Leroy formally signed the President’s Carbon Commitment that announced Calvin’s intent to be Carbon neutral by 2057. To meet both the cost and emissions saving needs, the objective of the energy savings project is: What would it take for Calvin to save $150,000 per year on energy costs (mostly electricity) using a new on-site cogeneration system.
Publication Date
12-19-2017
Recommended Citation
Ball, Eric; DeBruin, Mitchell; Kolocek, Raymond; Kpodzro, Edwin; VandeKieft, Jacob; Anderson, Nate; Steenhoek, Brennan; Meyer, Darbi; Vermerris, Derek; Bouma, Jessica; Loerop, Devon; Saarloos, Reuben; Amoh, Richmond; Boelens, Matthew; Butler, Tyson; Van Winkle, Laura; Keizer, Alex; Ohemeng, Kwame; Richman, Cameron; and Van De Riet, Julie, "2017 Fall ENGR333 Project Final Report (Section B)" (2017). ENGR 333. 37.
https://digitalcommons.calvin.edu/engr_333/37
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