To help Villanova reach its carbon neutral goal, the Energy Savings Project Fund was set up to support energy efficiency projects on campus that are not traditionally budgeted. The money for this account comes from the savings of previously funded projects, as well as the payback we get from the Demand Response program. Traditionally, this fund has been used for funding lighting retrofits and HVAC upgrades, such as variable frequency drives (VFD) and exhaust systems. Since 2012, Villanova has saved over $220,000 in electricity costs due to energy efficiency projects. Examples of recent projects include:
If you have an idea for an energy saving project on campus contact Liesel @ liesel.schwarz@villanova.edu