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In fall 2000, The University System of Maryland (USM) introduced a new concept in advanced education. This was the beginning of the Universities at Shady Grove.
The Universities at Shady Grove offer more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs from nine respected institutions within the University System of Maryland at one central location in Montgomery County. USG provides daytime, part- and full-time, evening and weekend programs to meet the needs of its students.
For additional information, visit: shadygrove.umd.edu
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Universities at Shady Grove recently opened its first LED lit parking garage, featuring more than 200 LED fixtures in the new 193,000-square-foot-structure.
Located on the north side of USG’s campus, the garage, which adds an additional 600 parking spaces to the campus, features LED lighting applications throughout all decks, and in the elevator lobbies, stairwells, pedestrian walkway and the outside driveway. USG anticipates a savings of 189,000 kilowatt hours per year by using energy-efficient LEDs as opposed to traditional lighting sources. The garage also includes daylight sensors to reduce power requirements and light pollution, and a white concrete top deck to regulate heating. Additionally, a stairwell canopy is equipped with LED lights powered by a solar panel, and solar shades were installed on the south elevation of the elevator tower to reduce heat buildup in the elevator interior.
“This new parking garage is a great example of the university’s commitment to environmental stewardship,” said Karen Mitchell, director of administration and finance at USG. “We were so pleased with the results of this initial LED lighting deployment we have subsequently changed the lighting in Parking Lot #2 on the south side of campus—where 23 LED fixtures replaced 31 high-pressure sodium and metal halide fixtures. We will continue to find new ways to use energy-efficient technology and to employ sustainable practices that will benefit our campus for years to come.” |
