Reconciling lab safety with decarbonization
Laboratories are energy- and resource-intensive spaces with a host of important safety and environmental requirements that are necessary for their success. Given the ever-increasing need for energy-efficient buildings, lab administrators and researchers are confronted with the challenge of how to build and operate these complex spaces to protect occupants and the planet.
The good news is that there are proven solutions out there that are adaptable, replicable, and scalable. In this webinar, Quentin Gilly, Director of Campus Sustainability at Indiana University Bloomington, covered strategies that have proven effective at increasing energy efficiency in labs. A couple of these strategies include:
- Occupant engagement programs such as “Shut the Sash” for fume hoods and “ULT Temperature Tuning” for ultra-low-temperature freezers
- Creating and using a culture of lab safety to demonstrate risk reduction via more effective management of building ventilation systems
- Meeting updated energy codes and ordinances without sacrificing safety, security, or environmental control is a crucial balance, and this webinar provided guidance on how to effectively walk that line
Speakers
- Quentin Gilly, Director of Campus Sustainability, Indiana University
- Jen Haugh, VP of Customer Engagement and Planning at GreenerU
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