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What is Vampire Power ? Vampire or “Standby power“ Defined as products minimum
power usage
All electronics use power while not performing there main function
TV on “standby”
Cable box
Microwave not being used
Chargers plugged in but not being used
Why Does it effect me? $10 billion dollars per year in the US on wasted power
Cost average household up to 10% of your electricity bill
This translates to greenhouse gasses
Higher electricity bill
Higher Rent (full service)
Source:Energy Star
What Can We Do? Buy Energy Star Products These have been tested to have low standby power usage
Check products that we buy There are many simple meters and ways to check our power
consumption
Unplug appliances and chargers not being used
Invest in new cutting edge products that help manage standby power automatically
Source:Berkley Laboratory
Occupancy sensor Sensors that detect motion and control lighting or other
functions based of if someone is present in the area
Most commonly use for overhead lighting
Have payback of 1-3 years on new construction
Source:Hubbell
LEED Occupancy sensor on 75% of lighting gets 1 point
Also helps you reduce energy consumption which is up to 25 points
Vampire power is not really addressed
Source: USGBC
Local LegislationCalifornia Energy Commission
Forecast future energy needs
Promote energy efficiency by setting building efficiency standards
Support research for energy science
Develop renewable energy resources
Sets Energy efficiency levels for all Residential and Commercial construction on the state
Considered one of the strictest energy standards in the Country if not the world
Set Have a goal to be 1/3 renewable energy by 2020 Source: CEC
Title 24 2013- Updated Requirement
Effective July 1, 2014
Includes photo dimmable lights in area’s near exterior window
Includes occupancy sensors in all area’s
Added control of outlets to occupancy sensors to cut down vampire power
Possible adding HVAC to occupancy sensor
Will Increase Electrical cost 30% when first enacted
Commissioning on all Mechanical and Electrical
Payback on this is still debated?? Source: CEC
References US Green Building Council http://www.usgbc.org/
California Energy Commission http://www.energy.ca.gov/
Berkley National Laboratory http://standby.lbl.gov/
Home Innovation products http://meterplug.com/ http://mobilinc.com/ http://www.belkin.com/us/Products/home-automation/c/wemo-home-
automation/ http://www.savantsystems.com/default.aspx