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California State University San Marcos

California State University San MarcosIn the summer of 2007, California State University San Marcos employed a variety of methods to help stabilize the local grid in San Diego Gas & Electric territory. The University turned off lights and redundant elevators, increased temperature set-points on chillers, and backed off pumps. Additionally, the entire campus engaged in a well-publicized effort to turn down equipment including fume hoods, computers, printers, and set-points on package units. The total effort resulted in a 150 kW (9%) peak demand savings. CSU San Marcos is also preparing for major campus-wide upgrades which are expected to reduce energy consumption by 25% from the 2007 baseline.