From the 2010 Alliance to Save Energy Green Campus Energy Efficiency Summit – Greening the Campus, Building the Workforce

1. Energy Treasure Hunting
Energy Saving “Treasure Hunt” QuickTime™ and a
TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor
Arcade Miser
are needed to see this picture.
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2. An important goal of Green Campus
Generation of measurable energy
Savings
• Each machine equivalent to
spotlight on 24/7 (120W)
• 10 machines in two locations
on campus
Ehow.com

3. Miser Overview
• Detects movement and powers
up machine
• After 15 minutes of inactivity
the machine powers down
Miser Overview
• Used frequently with Vending
machines Usatechnologies.com
Cost: ~$90.00

4. Depot Audit Findings
Arcade Energy Consumption
• Six machines In Use
10%
• ~1,750 kWh savings potential per
16 week semester
Not in
Use
90%

5. Traffic Issues with Sensor
• Misers are typically mounted in
the back of machines facing out
• High traffic
• Significant savings reduction
Whatisthemiser.com

6. Important Issue Before Trial
• Machines not owned by
HSU
• Permission by Rendezvous
granted

7. Traffic solution
• PVC mount built
HEY PROSPECTIVE GAMERS! These arcade machines are equipped with an
energy saving device. To turn on the machines, simply swipe your hand in
• Sign made to notify gamers front of the motion sensor between machines. If you plan on playing a while,
be sure to reload the juice by swiping your hand at least once every 15
minutes. Thanks for helping us save energy.
of operation GOOD LUCK ON YOUR GAME!!!
*if you have any questions about this project or would like to know more about the Green
Campus Program, please email us at GreenCampusHSU@gmail.com

8. Where to Buy Misers
Hank Ryan
Usatechnologies.com
Climateallstars.org
Efficiency Data & Development
Cell (510) 459-9683
email
hankryan2003@yahoo.com

9. Savings per Miser
• Savings per miser each
semester with same usage:
470 kWh, or $70 (78% cost)
• Payback for misers: 21
weeks

10. Right for My University?
Maybe, Maybe Not
• Owners may not be OK
with the machines
• loss of
visibility/revenue?
• Studies show no $ loss
from soda machines
http://www.gilaridge.yumaunion.org/filestore/photo-question-mark.jpg

11. However…
• Misers can be used on vending machines and most
plug-in devices
• We are fortunate to have the resources to implement
our own ideas to save energy and gain valuable
experience in creative problem solving!
• “Make as many mistakes as fast as possible”

12. Conclusion
This project has reduced
arcade machine consumption
dramatically with a fast, cheap
and easy solution.
There are opportunities everywhere
to reduce your campus’ energy
consumption. Public domain

13. Thank You!
Jon Mitscha
jhm29@humboldt.edu
Website
humboldt.edu/~greenhsu
Questions?