[sudo-discuss] [omnilogistics] PG&E and questions about power (electrical!).

[David Keenan]

- I agree with Hol that lights need to be motion-sensitive and on timers.
We should talk to Jonny the electrician about fitting that into the cafe at
least, since we will be working on that lighting anyway soon.

- There is a safe space issue around lights that make motion-sensitive
lights important. I am worried about having a giant empty ballroom or
basement that is just totally dark with people there. I feel like e.g. if
the ballroom is dark, it should be locked up or something.

- We should also put dimmers in for all lights that can be dimmed - e.g.,
the ballroom.

- I think the exhaust fans probably draw a lot of power and these are left
on like, forever. They didn't do very much as I've said, because there's no
adequate makeup air - though now the ballroom windows are open, so there's
that, but that won't circulate air from Sudo..

David

David

On Wed, Sep 24, 2014 at 12:58 PM, niki <niki.shelley at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'll try to look into this later tonight.
>
> Thanks, Hol.
>
> xo
>
> ps: I forgiveyou
>
> On Wed, Sep 24, 2014 at 12:46 PM, <hol at gaskill.com> wrote:
>
>>  As an interim solution to upgrading all the lighting to LED and adding
>> timers or sensors, which I think should be done within the first year, I
>> think you're spot on regarding the use of lamps w/ LED bulbs esp in the
>> basement to provide localized light sources for people hanging out there.
>>
>>
>>
>> Niki, are the PG&E bills being paid online?  There is a histogram on the
>> website showing usage by hour, which could be used to help pinpoint the
>> loads.  The space is being used alot more now, but there are probably a few
>> big loads that can be tracked down.  For a single residence, even one
>> person sitting at home on a laptop with a light on is noticeable!  I've
>> used this feature to identify the need to add more insulation between the
>> gas stove and the refrigerator at home - slow cooking a brisket and the
>> fridge was averaging 200 watts that day instead of 50.  Unfortunately this
>> doesn't absolve me of guilt for cooking brisket in the oven.
>>
>>
>>
>> cheers
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 2014-09-24 11:47, Stephen Novotny wrote:
>>
>> Dear all,
>>
>> I'm not sure if it's *only* the lights, but I also notice *a lot *of
>> excessive use of lights in the building. I.e. 1) lights being left on when
>> no one is around (such as in the basement or bathrooms, etc.) and 2) I
>> notice a lot of individuals occupying huge rooms with *all of the lights
>> on*. I understand the desire for solitude and obviously the Omni is
>> large enough to find that and it's totally fine. But could these
>> individuals take the initiative to be conscious of their use of
>> electricity? I.e. if you're in the basement alone with all of the lights
>> on, can you use a lamp or other source of light? Can you move to a smaller
>> space that only has one or two lights?
>>
>> Related, I wonder if we could install timed/sensor lights in common
>> spaces?
>>
>> love
>> st
>>
>> On Wed, Sep 24, 2014 at 11:42 AM, niki <niki.shelley at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hey y'all.
>>>
>>> You may or may not be aware but since we have moved in, our monthly PG&E
>>> bill has gone from $481 to close to $900. I'm guessing it's just going to
>>> continue to climb.
>>>
>>> I realize that we're using a lot more electricity than when John and
>>> Mary were living there but I want us to please be mindful of the expense!!
>>>
>>> Does anyone have thoughts as to what could be contributing to such an
>>> increase? Is it simply having more lights on, more often?
>>>
>>> Also - please turn off lights when you are not using them. I often see
>>> lights left on around the building and it would be great if we could all
>>> get in the habit on turning lights off when we leave a room!
>>>
>>> xo
>>>
>>> N
>>>
>>
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