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Agenda: – Who are LabRATS? – Background of LARS program – Assessment process – Results – Next Steps – Q&A

Who are LabRATS? 6 Undergraduate interns 2 Research Staff 1 Administrator All “< ¼ time”

LabRATS everywhere… UCSB Advocates Research Staff Shop Staff Students Faculty Facilities EH&S Geography

Conservation Themes Paying Attention Pays Off Researchers Matter Follow through Cross-Campus Connections Team work: Students, Staff, Faculty, Admin

Plug Load Lighting HVAC Our Behavior Matters… UCSB Energy “I have little control over plug load and lighting” -Jim Dewey, Former Energy Manager

LARS Focus “Sustainable Research” Conservation in laboratories Overlook: Research topics Curriculum

What does the LARS team analyze? Behaviors of laboratory occupants Comprehensive evaluation of laboratory Energy, water, chemicals, waste

LARS Specialties Conservation Expertise Facilities Connections Equipment Knowledge Unique Laboratory demands and solutions Able to educate laboratory staff Pride

Installation and Maintenance of Laboratory Equipment Freezer door frosted shut since installation Neglected Autoclave drain

LARS Primary Goal for Sustainability Establish Campus Connections Academics Proactive Knowledgeable Credible Facilities

Student Involvement Maintaining responsible of program Gaining experience in professionalism Creating new ways to apply sustainable practices Developing skills Critical thinking

LARS: The Assessment Process Introduction Introduction Lab Tour and Interview Metering Analysis Presentation Inspiration

Introduction Lab Tour and Interview Lab Tour and Interview Metering Analysis Presentation Inspiration LARS: The Assessment Process

Introduction Lab Tour and Interview Metering Metering Analysis Presentation Inspiration

LARS: The Assessment Process Introduction Lab Tour and Interview Metering Analysis Analysis Presentation Inspiration

LARS: The Assessment Process Introduction Lab Tour and Interview Metering Analysis PresentationPresentation Inspiration

LARS: The Assessment Process Introduction Lab Tour and Interview Metering Analysis Presentation InspirationInspiration

Laboratories Assessed

Observations Most laboratories only complete one DI water wash Occupants confused about recycling procedures within buildings Daylight used often rather than lighting available within laboratory No space heaters being used Most laboratory occupants either bike or take the bus to work Some laboratories obtain specimens from nearby locations

Improvements ~5-10 kWh/day savings in each laboratory Saving 60,000 L/year of cooling water Chemical waste segregations More incubators than refrigerators in use

Results Redistributed equipment including: HPLC Autosampler Four Ultra-cold freezers Spectrometer Refrigerated microcentrifuge

LARS Difficulties Minimal Incentives for participants Operating savings Reduced utilities and resources Labor Intensive (6-10 hours per laboratory) Scheduling Data collection and analysis Interviews Presentation

Next Steps Close the Sash Campaign: convincing laboratory occupants to close fume hood while not in use Surplus Chemical Website: a website for laboratory occupants to claim or give away chemicals Surplus Equipment Program: a developing program to redistribute unused equipment around campus Bulb Free: interns coordinating with Facilities and laboratories to remove unneeded lighting LabRATS: list serve: news, clinics, services

QUESTIONS? This concludes the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems Program.

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