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title: University Lab Cuts 200 Tons of CO2 with DCV | Antrum
description: A New Orleans university lab used AntrumX DCV and Entergy New Orleans’ Energy Smart incentives to cut a projected 200+ metric tons of CO2 a year.
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# Case Study: Leveraging DCV and Utility Incentives, University Lab Slashes Energy

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## Background

As part of a broader Energy Smart initiative with Entergy, a local utility company, a top-ranked Higher Education research Institution in New Orleans set out to reduce energy use in one of its most resource-intensive science buildings. The project aligned with the institution’s commitment to sustainability and provided an opportunity to capture valuable utility rebates while modernizing campus infrastructure.

## Challenge

The science building was among the highest energy-consuming facilities on campus, driven in large part by the ventilation requirements of its laboratories. With a tight timeline to maximize rebate incentives, the university needed a solution that could both improve laboratory safety and drive measurable energy savings.

## Solution

The university selected AntrumX® to optimize ventilation based on actual conditions rather than fixed air change rates. The system integrated seamlessly with the existing building automation system, enabling the university to maintain its laboratory ventilation management plan while enhancing safety through real-time contaminant monitoring with AntrumEYE®.

## Results

### Reduced Energy

Dynamic ACH is projected to save 200 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually.

### Prioritizing Safety

Today they are actively monitoring approximately 10,000 square feet of laboratory space dynamically adjusting ventilation rates to match lab activity.

### Successful EnergySmart Initiative

The institution met the goals of its Energy Smart initiative, while establishing a scalable model for future projects.

## Impact

The project is projected to save more than 200 metric tons of CO2 annually, a major step forward in reducing the university’s carbon footprint. By combining sustainability, safety, and financial responsibility, the institution not only met the goals of its Energy Smart initiative but also set a scalable model for future campus projects.

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