UNC’s Bioinformatics Building ranked fourth among 3,200 competitors in the EPA’s 2013 ENERGY STAR National Building Competition. Bioinformatics reduced its energy use by 36% over the last year through various energy saving strategies, including HVAC tuning and optimization and occupant education and outreach. Building energy savings resulted in avoided costs of $317,307 and prevented 1,204 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, which is equivalent to the emissions of 110 homes. Together, competitors reduced their energy costs by more than $100 million. Read more »
