Renison University College - Thermal storage system shifts 97 percent of electricity use to off-peak hours; achieves utility rebate
Renison University College - Thermal storage system shifts 97 percent of electricity use to off-peak hours; achieves utility rebate
2 PagesCase Study April 2016 Challenge As Renison University College's student body began to grow rapidly, college administrators moved forward with expansion plans. Outlining their objectives for a new building, the college wished to use proven technology to minimize energy consumption and its carbon footprint, while keeping occupants comfortable. The college also required design flexibility to accommodate vertical expansion of the building when its programs and enrollment warranted additional space. Solution The college's design/build consultants, AEC Developments and WalterFedy Architects and Engineers, contacted Trane to discuss the building's HVAC system design. To accommodate a potential vertical building addition, the option of using rooftop HVAC units was excluded, and the deci
