Ventilation
Fume hoods are one of the most energy intensive pieces of equipment in the lab due to their draw on ventilation systems and have been calculated to consume up to 3.5 x the energy consumption of an average household. By lowering the sash of the fume hood when not in direct use, this greatly reduces the pressure on ventilation systems and the amount of air being drawn into and out of the building.
Background information
- Validating cost and energy savings from Harvard’s Shut The Sash Program – Harvard University
- Fume Hood Energy Conservation – Cleveland State University (including fact sheet)
Stickers & Posters
- Sticker and poster templates – LEAN Network (UK)
- Below the red zone – Harvard University sticker template
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