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Laboratories are vital yet energy-intensive environments, consuming significantly more energy than typical office spaces. Existing technologies can help reduce their energy use by at least 30%, making energy efficiency a critical focus for California's high-tech industry and educational institutions. This document outlines successful energy efficiency initiatives at LBNL, including the formulation of the Applications Team (A-Team) and the development of strategic roadmaps. Key tools such as performance metrics, the Laboratory Design Guide, and high-performance fume hoods are highlighted to support optimization and effective industry partnerships.
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Why Focus on Laboratories? • Laboratories are energy intensive • On a square foot basis, labs often consume five to ten times as much energy as a typical office building • Most existing labs can reduce energy use by 30% or more with existing technology • Important to California High Tech Industry (and schools) • Labs are not typically speculative buildings
Laboratory Research Activities • Energy Efficiency Success at LBNL • Formulation of Applications Team (A-Team) • Research Roadmap developed for PIER • Performance Metrics and Benchmarking • Low Pressure Drop Air Distribution Design • Laboratory Design Guide • Laboratory Design Intent Tool • High Performance Fume Hood • Fume Hood Calculator
Labs21 Activities • Primary Deployment Mechanism • Technical Support for Labs21 • Industry Partnerships • Training programs • Tool Kit • Benchmarking
Meeting Goals • Awareness • Formulate strategy for greater integration from R&D to Deployment
