Evaluating LED Lighting Options for Duke Athletics
Abstract
Duke University is home to an array of venues that utilize High Intensity Discharge
(HID) lamps for lighting during intercollegiate play. Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps
are emerging as a viable alternative to HID as they are able to offer much smaller
wattage per unit, a wider variety of color temperature, and comparable illuminance.
While sold at much higher prices than HID equivalents, LED solutions are able to compete
financially as they can provide longer lamp life hours, increased reliability/durability,
and reduced maintenance costs with fewer fixtures. After a successful pilot LED retrofit
project at Williams Field, Duke Athletics became interested in identifying which venues
represent the highest amount of savings associated with a retrofit. Working with Duke
Facilities Management Department, I have developed a unique financial model to retrofit
20 specific facilities on campus across three different warranty periods accompanied
with an abatement curve identifying the Net Present Value per kWh saved allowing Duke
Athletics to make a financially optimal decision by prioritizing venues with the largest
return and quickest payback per warranty selected.
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