Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 62.73
Liaison Tina Woolston
Submission Date Aug. 1, 2011
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.0

Tufts University
Tier2-2: Lighting Sensors

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Betsy Isenstein
Director of Facilities Technical Services
Facilities Services
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Does the institution use motion, infrared, and/or light sensors to reduce energy use for lighting in at least one building?:
Yes

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A brief description of the technology used:
Dual technology occupancy sensors are installed in most academic and administrative buildings to turn off lighting when spaces are unoccupied. Sensors are generally installed in all areas except stairwells, hallways and mechanical rooms and certain laboratories. Occupancy sensors are used in common spaces in residence halls. Daylight harvesting strategies are used as well.

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The website URL where information about the institution's use of the technology is available:
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