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Outages are never predictable and could be long lasting. Deploying a microgrid software solution that can orchestrate the generation and demand side of the campus can help optimize operations and enable continuous power even during long-lasting grid outages.
1. Energy Information Administration. “Electricity explained. Electricity generation, capacity, and sales in the United States.” Accessed 30 September 2024.
2. Eurostat. “Renewables take the lead in power generation in 2023.” 27 June 2024. https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/products-eurostat-news/w/ddn-20240627-1.
Connected Power is an energy management solution that can turn power to zero for all nonessential outlets during outages to help reduce campus demand and strain on microgrid generation assets. Connected Power also enables monitoring and control of all plug-in equipment with full outlet visibility, giving campus managers the ability to coordinate energy consumption across different facilities.
1. Energy Information Administration. “Electricity explained. Electricity generation, capacity, and sales in the United States.” Accessed 30 September 2024.
2. Eurostat. “Renewables take the lead in power generation in 2023.” 27 June 2024. https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/products-eurostat-news/w/ddn-20240627-1.
A campus’ efforts to electrify systems and reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions can come at the cost of the greater chance of disruption during a grid outage. By properly orchestrating these loads alongside the generation from the microgrid, the campus can intelligently curtail electric heating loads and maintain comfort until grid operations are restored.
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Because LED lighting is highly energy efficient, its energy demands often do not significantly strain a campus’ microgrid. Employing smart features that dim lights or even turn them off can help relieve the bit of the demand placed on the microgrid these assets do generate. The reduced power load on backup systems during outages and emergencies enables microgrids to more effectively allocate limited power.
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A campus’ efforts to electrify systems and reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions can come at the cost of the greater chance of disruption during a grid outage. By properly orchestrating these loads alongside the generation from the microgrid, the campus can intelligently curtail electric heating loads and maintain comfort until grid operations are restored.
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During grid events, knowing where your demand is and where it can be curtailed is critical to maintaining operations without overly straining the campus microgrid. The Honeywell + Redaptive solution is effective at this energy disaggregation as it can identify energy conservation opportunities before outages occur and deploy them when the grid is disrupted.
1. Energy Information Administration. “Electricity explained. Electricity generation, capacity, and sales in the United States.” Accessed 30 September 2024.
2. Eurostat. “Renewables take the lead in power generation in 2023.” 27 June 2024. https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/products-eurostat-news/w/ddn-20240627-1.
If power fails or the grid malfunctions, university campuses can rely on Honeywell Microgrid Controls to help maintain a reliable supply of power, extend the life of diesel backup generators and keep the charge of battery energy storage systems. Not only does Microgrid Controls deploy battery backup when consumption during an outage is high, but it also helps balance campus loads.
When batteries are integrated into its microgrid, a campus can support energy demand during a grid outage, becoming the university’s prime source of power until the grid is restored. Energy optimization software that coordinates battery backup with campus energy consumption can prolong operations during a grid event, helping to prevent operational disruptions no matter how long the outage.
1. Energy Information Administration. “Electricity explained. Electricity generation, capacity, and sales in the United States.” Accessed 30 September 2024.
2. Eurostat. “Renewables take the lead in power generation in 2023.” 27 June 2024. https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/products-eurostat-news/w/ddn-20240627-1.
When the main grid is unreliable or experiencing a failure because of bad weather, it will often be the case that campus solar panels are also underperforming. It is critical to have a comprehensive on-site generation solution that provides diverse energy sources as a hedge against grid and weather events.
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When extreme weather hits, college campuses — which host important activities, critical equipment and populations of varying sizes — need protection from power outages and failures. Microgrids are a sustainable, effective solution that help keep the lights on and provide power to single buildings or entire campuses with reliable access to and control of energy.
Utilities can’t provide university campuses with power because of severe weather, heightened demand or damaged infrastructure, etc. Completely off-grid campuses rely on backup systems and energy storage to keep operations as normal as possible.
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Honeywell building management solutions, alongside microgrid controllers and orchestration software like Honeywell Forge Sustainability+ for Buildings | Power Manager, provide campuses with the tools they need to maintain renewable energy storage, optimize energy loads for sustainable consumption and monitor other microgrid components for overall system resilience.
1. Energy Information Administration. “Electricity explained. Electricity generation, capacity, and sales in the United States.” Accessed 30 September 2024.
2. Eurostat. “Renewables take the lead in power generation in 2023.” 27 June 2024. https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/products-eurostat-news/w/ddn-20240627-1.
Honeywell Microgrid Controls adds value to university campus energy systems with its ability to optimize energy costs, the use of renewable energy and the cybersecurity of critical assets. Microgrid Controls can also connect to, balance and respond to the energy flows of campus assets to maintain proper control of stored energy.
Switching to electric appliances can help university buildings reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Offsetting natural gas use, though, requires more electricity, so the overall utility demand will increase after these upgrades. With BMS and advanced software tools that use AI and/or ML, these demand increases can be mitigated or shifted to periods of the day that are less costly.
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LED LIGHTING
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Many university campuses have considered LED lighting upgrades to generate quick financial returns by providing efficient and safe illumination across football fields, science centers, dining halls and other spaces. With on-site generation and proper microgrid controls, lighting solutions can be powered by renewable sources and automatically dimmed if energy needs to be prioritized elsewhere.
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Switching to electric appliances can help university buildings reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Offsetting natural gas use, though, requires more electricity, so the overall utility demand will increase after these upgrades. With BMS and advanced software tools that use AI and/or ML, these demand increases can be mitigated or shifted to periods of the day that are less costly.
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ENERGY IoT METER
Each building on a university’s campus can baseline its current energy usage and reduce consumption with the Redaptive Energy IoT Panel. Energy reporting and conservation metrics work alongside other sustainability-focused solutions to help manage campus carbon footprints and identify the best opportunities for energy savings.
1. Energy Information Administration. “Electricity explained. Electricity generation, capacity, and sales in the United States.” Accessed 30 September 2024.
2. Eurostat. “Renewables take the lead in power generation in 2023.” 27 June 2024. https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/products-eurostat-news/w/ddn-20240627-1.
Honeywell Connected Power can help dorms, labs, libraries and other buildings manage energy (and thus, reduce emissions) by controlling plug-in power usage at an outlet level. The resulting asset management, energy savings, efficiency gains and load balancing from Connected Power can create energy efficiency gains that may translate into lower overall emission intensity for the campus.
1. Energy Information Administration. “Electricity explained. Electricity generation, capacity, and sales in the United States.” Accessed 30 September 2024.
2. Eurostat. “Renewables take the lead in power generation in 2023.” 27 June 2024. https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/products-eurostat-news/w/ddn-20240627-1.
A campus with battery backup systems can engage in energy arbitrage during good weather, storing renewable, clean energy within microgrids when output is high, then using it when demand is high. Battery backup systems also balance the grid with reliable energy and reduce the need for fossil fuels.
1. Energy Information Administration. “Electricity explained. Electricity generation, capacity, and sales in the United States.” Accessed 30 September 2024.
2. Eurostat. “Renewables take the lead in power generation in 2023.” 27 June 2024. https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/products-eurostat-news/w/ddn-20240627-1.
Solar panels help campuses harness renewable, clean energy, improving campus sustainability by reducing overall reliance on fossil fuel-powered systems and processes. When forecasts are favorable, and if coupled with a battery system, solar panels can also help university microgrids store excess renewable energy for later deployment, keeping overall carbon intensity to a minimum.
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Now more than ever, universities work toward sustainability with the same effort they put toward fostering research, development and intellectual discoveries. Campus-specific microgrids can help support sustainability goals and are growing in popularity because of their benefits: integrating renewable energy sources, reducing carbon emissions and optimizing energy usage across buildings, labs and dorms.
Utilities provide university campuses with power via the grid, balancing supply and demand as needed for the most effective and efficient use of energy.
Small, independent pieces of our sweeping, interconnected grid — microgrids — give us greater resource stability, energy resiliency and control of our power. During normal conditions, they augment the grid with efficiency and reliability. If bad weather or high demand disrupt our power system, microgrids can temporarily supply power to industries and facilities that can’t go without it — effectively replacing the grid.