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Sustainable Energy Solutions for Tumul K'in: A Case Study

This project focuses on addressing the high cost of energy and potential debt accumulation in Tumul K'in through an energy independence framework, efficient audits, and renewable alternatives, aligning with MDG 7 and 8. Recommendations include behavioral changes, installing energy meters, promoting conservation, and long-term investments like biodiesel generators and solar water projects.

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Sustainable Energy Solutions for Tumul K'in: A Case Study

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  1. Energy Conservationin Tumul K’in April 2007 Presented by: The Flomenites

  2. Overview • Problem Statement • Project Description • Background Work • MDG’s • Work in Belize • Results and Implications • Recommendations

  3. Problem Statement • Received subsidized electricity • Energy subsidy was cut • Accumulating debt to electricity company • About $9,000 • High Cost of Energy • $1200/month • Pressure to perform on already tight budget • Potential for more productive use of money and resources

  4. Project Description • Create framework for TK’s path to energy independence • Energy Audit • Short/long term solutions • Provide renewable alternatives to current energy consumption • Environmental sustainability • Resource efficiency

  5. Background Work • Preliminary talks with Dr. Filiberto Penados • Co-Founder of Tumul K’in • Follow-up conversations with Jeff Frank • Peace Corp volunteer in Blue Creek • Literature review on possible alternatives to energy dependence

  6. Millennium Development Goals • #7 Ensure Environmental Sustainability • Renewable energy • Reduce energy consumption • #8 Develop a global partnership for development

  7. Work in Belize (Trip 1) • Energy Audit • Data Collection • Past Energy Bills • Appliance Stock • Watt/hour metering • Usage patterns • Systems Analysis • Identifying inefficiencies • Site factors • Applications • Financial Analysis • Implementation Costs • Break even points • Cost Savings • Recommendations

  8. Audit Results

  9. Work in Belize (Trip 2) Batch Heater Construction

  10. Recommendations • General • Reduce unnecessary light usage • Install float switch for water reservoir • Install energy meters in every building • Promote energy conservation among the students • Develop energy conservation contest among students

  11. Recommendations Cont’d • Staff House • Install solar water heater • Unplug appliances with “Phantom load” • Invest in more efficient refrigerator • Computer Lab • Use smaller computer for server • Transition to laptops • Shade trees rather than air-conditioning • Rearrange room to separate processors into small air conditioned area

  12. Long Term Recommendations • Invest in more solar hot water heaters • Biodiesel Generator • Solar water project

  13. Thank you! • Dr. Filiberto Penados • Project partner and Timul K’in Co-founder • Jeff Frank • Project partner and peace corps volunteer • Gary Flomenhoft • Project learning professor and sponsor

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