Prairie View

Year Built: 1998

Maximum Capacity: 62

Square Footage: 11,960

Average Kilowatt Hours/ Day:

Recommendations:

Weatherization is the modification of a building to enhance energy efficiency. Unfortunately, these measures become a moot point if there are no thermostats in the individual rooms. Without thermostats the residents would use their windows to control room temperature, thus defeating the purpose of weatherization. Strategic placement of posters in Prairie View adorned with written reminders politely reminding residents to turn off unused appliances and lights may also help to decrease overall energy expenditure. Motion activated light sensors in common areas such as study lounges, laundry rooms and bathrooms would decrease unnecessary energy consumption.