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Sustainable Solutions for Penn State Hazleton: A Green Revolution for a Brighter Future

Discover a comprehensive green initiative proposal for Penn State Hazleton to address outdated buildings and systems through awareness raising and implementing renewable energy options like solar panels, wind generators, and geothermal heat systems. This initiative aims to improve energy efficiency, reduce costs, and create a more sustainable environment on campus.

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Sustainable Solutions for Penn State Hazleton: A Green Revolution for a Brighter Future

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  1. Penn State Hazleton:A Green Initiative By: Matt Tobin Energy Engineering Major Pennsylvania State University

  2. Contents: • Problem • Options • Criteria for Evaluation • Methods and Solutions • My Final Recommendation

  3. Problem: • Many of Penn State Hazleton’s buildings and systems are well-aged and out of date. With rising costs of fuel, higher demand for alternative energy use, and the demand of a better environment, it is time for Penn State to invest in a ‘green’ environment.

  4. Options: • Raising Awareness • Upgraded Buildings • Solar Panels • Wind Generators • Geothermal Heat Systems

  5. Evaluation: • Expenses • Cosmetics • Energy Benefits

  6. Awareness: One of the most simple, yet effective solutions is to basically raise awareness throughout the campus- including faculty and students…

  7. Upgraded Systems/Buildings • Heating Systems • Windows

  8. Solar Energy • Using any type of Solar technology can be very beneficial. • Can constantly produce usable current • Relatively simple to install • Cosmetics are not terrible. • Solar thermal technologies can be used for water heating, space heating, space cooling and process heat generation.

  9. Wind Turbines • Wind energy is a great source of usable current. • Also easy to install • Depending on size, can be very visible and impede views. • Useful in NEPA region.

  10. Geothermal Energy • Little to no changes in area cosmetics. • Little to no maintenance, built to last. • As long as the Earth is around, it will produce energy. • Installation • “According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, geo-exchange systems save homeowners 30-70 percent in heating costs, and 20-50 percent in cooling costs, compared to conventional systems.” • Geology

  11. My Recommendation: All Of The Above

  12. Works Cited: • Http://en.wikipedia.orgg • http://energy.opp.psu.edu/projects/gesp • http://energy.opp.psu.edu/projects/ecms/lighting-retrofit • http://energy.opp.psu.edu/energy-programs/energy-consumption • http://energy.opp.psu.edu/projects/gesp/gesp-program/gesp • http://www.meeengineering.org

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