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Mike has also heard feedback/concerns regarding energy usage of the system; a highly aggressive daily estimate is as follows:
Mike has also heard feedback/concerns regarding energy usage of the system; a highly aggressive daily estimate is 3.27$. (a detailed chart is available in the soft-copy of the proposal)


Entered Values Calculated Values
We anticipate the costs to be significantly lower (around $1.50 per day); research is on-going into lighting systems but we have solid information pointing towards 100 watt units (down from the estimated 400 watt units). Should costs be a concern we are very eager to discuss an adequate compensation plan to ensure the system’s operation does not negatively impact the use of the space by other Protospace members or cause added concern for CPAA.
Energy Rate Appliance Name Power Rating Usage Time Energy Consumption Energy Cost
cents/kw-hr watts hr min kw-hr $
15 Light 400 12 4.8 0.72
Light 400 12 4.8 0.72
Light 400 12 4.8 0.72
Light 400 12 4.8 0.72
Aerator 100 24 2.4 0.36
Pump 100 2 0.2 0.03
Total Energy Consumption Total Energy Cost
21.8 $3.27
 
We anticipate the costs to be significantly lower (around $1.50 per day); research is on-going into lighting systems but we have solid information pointing towards 100 watt units. Should costs be a concern we are very eager to discuss an adequate compensation plan to ensure the system’s operation does not negatively impact the use of the space by other Protospace members or cause added concern for CPAA.


Significant research exists in this area of science, most notably a project run via the provincial government at two facilities in Brooks and Lethbridge. Though we have not yet successfully made contct with the team members from those projects, efforts continue to discuss our endeavors and ask a variety of questions to aid in our project.
Significant research exists in this area of science, most notably a project run via the provincial government at two facilities in Brooks and Lethbridge. Though we have not yet successfully made contct with the team members from those projects, efforts continue to discuss our endeavors and ask a variety of questions to aid in our project.
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