University of Hartford Partners with Mantis Innovation on Sustainability Initiatives, Saving 5M+ kWh

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HINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mantis Innovation, provider of smart, sustainable solutions to improve facility performance, announced today the completion of a comprehensive energy efficiency project designed and engineered for the University of Hartford.
Tweet this The University of Hartford, a private university located in North Central Connecticut, pursued a comprehensive efficiency project to reduce the campus’ carbon footprint, lower energy costs, and decrease maintenance costs.
With this project engineered by Mantis Innovation, the campus will now feature: Modern LED lighting fixtures across campus Occupancy sensors to reduce light usage when rooms or halls are empty Rooftop unit optimization using sensors to setback units, resulting in units running when needed versus constantly Daylight sensors to reduce light usage based on availability of natural sunlight These solutions lower the University’s energy usage, ultimately reducing its environmental impact while improving aesthetics, comfort, and facility control.
“We are thrilled to have completed a project that not only addresses our sustainability mission and goals, but also lowers our annual energy and maintenance costs,” said Chris Dupuis, Associate Vice President, Capital Planning and Management at the University of Hartford.