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2009 UC/CSU/CCC Sustainability Conference The PIER Technology: Sustainability in Action In 2009 the annual UC/CSU/CCC Sustainability Conference will be held at the University of California, Santa Barbara June 21– June 24. UCSB is a PIER demonstration campus and several new technologies will be installed this year. Presentations and tours will be given during the conference to showcase these new sites. Join us and learn about our current developments in energy-efficient lighting and HVAC technologies. For more information, contact: 2009 UCSB conference information: Past UCSB demonstration site: |
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PIER is looking for demonstration sites for energy efficient lighting or HVAC technologies. A low risk, high reward commitment, this innovative program positions participants on the leading edge of energy efficiency research as proving grounds for products that are preparing to enter the marketplace. For retrofit sites, PIER prefers a location where lighting and energy use measurements can be taken before the technologies are installed and then measured for performance over time. In new construction endeavors, the project should be in the design phase of development. The PIER program offers lucrative cost and labor sharing options. Additionally, demonstration partners benefit from media and research community exposure in the green technology sector. The demonstrations are published in trade journals and through online venues to publicize the results of the trials. Are you interested in participating in our program? Please contact us to discuss the available technologies. Karl Johnson Cori Jackson |
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Due to the successful PIER development project: Integrated Classroom Lighting System (ICLS), Peerless Lighting now offers a classroom lighting system based on the PIER 4.5 technology template. The Peerless system offers all of the innovative, energy-saving features developed under the original PIER project such as:
For more information on the classroom lighting system please visit: |
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PIER Technologies: Strategic Group Purchasing Program The program is currently seeking partners for a large-scale joint purchase of several PIER technologies. Strategic Group Purchasing opportunities are currently available for the Bi-Level Smart Stairwell Luminaire, IOLS, and Variable Speed Controls for Food Service Exhaust Hoods. The Strategic Group Purchasing Program is a creative, cost-effective solution for incorporating demonstrated PIER technologies into new construction and retrofit projects. This program eliminates several key barriers identified during recent technology demonstration projects, such as product coordination and cost constraints. By combining product orders from multiple campuses, participants meet order quantities that qualify for volume discount pricing. In addition, the program coordinates sole-source justification procedures, facilitating expeditious and cost-effective purchase of PIER technologies without the need for public bidding. This process eliminates excessive vendor markups and time delays. If your campus or organization is interested in participating in these strategic group purchasing opportunities, please download and complete this interest form and return it to CIEE. |
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PIER Technologies Help Reduce California’s Carbon Footprint The PIER program sponsors research, development and demonstration of innovative lighting and HVAC technologies. These demonstrated technologies have the potential to save UC and CSU campuses a combined 17.5 million kWh of electricity and 14 million pounds of carbon dioxide per year if implemented system-wide. In our ongoing efforts to educate and inform Californians on the sustainability of PIER technologies, we have developed a statewide map which highlights all our PIER product demonstrations. These demonstrations are the first steps to achieving the full savings potential for the UC and CSU campuses. This map is a dynamic tool which can be used to view the positive carbon impact of PIER technology demonstrations. Click on the following link to view our PIER Demonstrations Map. www.terradex.com/PublicPages/CIEE/PIER_01.aspx A more detailed map may be viewed using Google Earth. |
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Spotlight on Smart Lights – Smart Bi-level Exterior Lighting Exterior lighting accounts for nearly 6% of California’s annual energy consumption. This equates to almost 4,000 GWh of electricity use according to the 2006 California Commercial End-Use Energy Survey prepared by Itron, Inc. for the California Energy Commission. Energy use in this sector is largely wasted on lighting outdoor spaces during times of vacancy simply as a safety precaution. In order to reduce this energy waste, PIER has partnered with several manufacturers and the California Lighting Technology Center to develop a line of Smart Bi-level Exterior Luminaires which keep a spotlight on safety, but turn off the energy waste. These new systems incorporate occupancy-based controls and a bi-level lighting scheme. During periods of vacancy the luminaires cut energy use in half by reducing the light output to minimal levels. Upon occupancy, the systems are immediately switched to full output. For more information on these innovative systems, please visit the CLTC website.
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Include PIER Technologies in Your Next Construction Project PIER technologies are very cost effective when included at the earliest stages of project planning. As part of our ongoing efforts to bring these energy-efficient solutions to the mainstream market, we have provided downloadable resources to help planning and design teams effectively integrate new energy-efficient PIER technologies into new construction and retrofit project specifications. These specifications have been organized according to the Construction Specification Institute's (CSI) Master Format 2004 guidelines. For project specifications following this industry-standard format, individual articles may be inserted directly into existing design specifications with minimal reorganization or formatting. In addition, for projects seeking LEED certification, available resources outline how PIER technologies may qualify for valuable LEED credits. |
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