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Callahan, Michael P.; Parker, Danny S. – 1999
A Florida study examined differences in energy uses in two adjacent portable classrooms to determine if these types of facilities can be made more energy efficient through retrofitting. Retrofitting included an efficient lighting system, new air conditioners, and reflective white metal roofs. Data show the white metal roofing reduced roof,…
Descriptors: Climate Control, Comparative Analysis, Educational Facilities Improvement, Energy Management
Floyd, David B.; Parker, Danny S.; McIlvaine, Janet E. R.; Sherwin, John R. – 1995
A Florida study replaced conventional light switches with passive infrared or ultrasonic sensing systems to control classroom lighting in an elementary school to determine the performance of such controls in saving energy. A before-and-after monitoring protocol was used for 33 classrooms and 7 offices in which electrical demand data were…
Descriptors: Climate Control, Comparative Analysis, Educational Facilities Improvement, Electricity