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Using Network Switches to Operate and Control Lighting and Plug Loads in Commercial Building Office Spaces

The Minnesota Center for Energy and Environment will research and validate energy and cost savings opportunities using power over Ethernet (PoE) infrastructure to power and automate lighting, plugs, and HVAC system controls.
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Scope
Funded Performer
Minnesota Center for Energy and Environment
Partners (not funded)
Xcel Energy,
CBRE,
LHB Architects,
Wold Architects and Engineers
Agreement Total
$260,580
Match Total
$262,189
Project Start Date
Project End Date
Program Information
Funding Organization
Department of Energy
Program Area
Commercial Buildings Integration
Project Manager
Jordan Hibbs
Agreement Type
Funding Opportunity
Project Details
Ongoing Initiative or Research Project
Research Project
Grid, Whole Building, or Technology
Technology
Technology Type
Controls
Sub-Technology Type
Controls - Whole-Building
Building Type
Commercial
New or Existing
New
Existing
DR Focus?
No
Code/Standard Focus?
No
Locale
City
Minneapolis
State
Minnesota