Episode 37: Designing for the 90% with Kenny Seeton (CSU Dominguez Hills)

Kenny Seeton, Central Plant Manager/Energy Manager at California State University, Dominguez Hills

Guest:
Kenny Seeton
Central Plant Manager/Energy Manager at California State University, Dominguez Hills

Host: Dave Karlsgodt
Director of Management Advisory Services, Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc.

In this episode, we talk with Kenny Seeton, central plant and energy manager at California State University Dominguez Hills. The wide-ranging conversation spans everything from LED retrofits to solar powered golf carts. Kenny talks about how to safely take risks and how to connect systems seeking continuous improvement. He offers up sound advice for energy managers on metering, sensors, occupancy controls, valves, dampers, trend analysis and even phase change materials. This engaging episode is perfect for anyone looking for creative energy solutions for their campus, whether this is your first introduction to energy management or, like Dave and Kenny, you geek out over topics energy efficiency, storage, and more.

Resources:

• Connect with Kenny Seeton on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kenny-seeton-424bba3b

• CSUDH Receives $1.18 Million for Successful Reduction of Greenhouse Gases — CSUDH News: https://news.csudh.edu/edison-ceop-grant/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=edison-ceop-grant

• A Disclaimer from Kenny Seeton: “There are many products out there to accomplish the same results as I did. I am not endorsing any of said products or vendors but only saying that I have had good results with them. I believe more of us need to share good results so that others know that technology exists that can make all of our lives better. Do your due diligence and choose the product or vendor that works best for you and your unique situation.”

• Other related links:

  • Stem | Intelligent Energy Storage and Predictive Energy Software

  • Solar America Solutions - Solar Thermal Evacuated Collector Tubes & Heating Panels

  • Hybrid Energy Storage | Novacab | United States

  • Enlighted – Beyond Smart Buildings. Brilliant Buildings (enlightedinc.com)

  • www.ecovoxinc.com

  • Belimo Energy Valve™ | Belimo

  • facil.ai | Artificial Intelligence Autonomous Building Optimization

  • Condensate Reuse | Rainwater | DripCycle

Production Team:

• Kelsey Harding

• Dave Karlsgodt

• Music courtesy of the Gio Washington-Wright Big Band

Episode Transcript:

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