Build It Green

Building Systems Dashboard

Which building systems use more or less energy? Why do you think so?

First, enter the total kWh needed to run the learning devices for you space. If you do not have this number, you can recalculate it.

Then, study the pie graph to see which systems use more or less energy. Toggle on and off the heating/cooling, lighting, and cafeteria appliances one at a time. Note how energy use changes when a system is turned on and off.

Finally, examine the bar graph to notice what happens to energy month by month when the system is turned on and off.

Learning Devices

Enter the total amount of energy used by your devices each month.

Heating & Cooling

Building-wide HVAC system

Lighting

LED ceiling panels in classroom

Cafeteria Appliances

Refrigerator, ovens, dishwashers, etc.

Electrical Bill

Here's your electrical bill for the month of , .

Account: #100001 | Invoice: #52

$

Energy
Consumption by Category

Devices
HVAC
Lighting
Cafeteria

Monthly Energy Consumption

Energy Consumed

About

Estimating Electrical Use

Monthly Values
Monthly energy use values are based on an average 5 day/week schedule. When appropriate, values are scaled to account for seasonality and rounded for readability.

Cost
Operational costs are based on average utility rates of Missouri in 2023.

Baseline Values

Building Dimensions
This dashboard assumes a 30 x 30 foot classroom with a flat roof.

HVAC
HVAC (heating and cooling) energy use is based on a medium efficiency system.

Lighting
Calculation is based on 10 LED ceiling panels on for 8 hours / day.

Cafeteria Appliances
A fixed energy use amount for food preparation appliances is included.