Kitchen Hood Controllers

Department
The Office of Sustainability

Overview

The Office of Sustainability is planning to upgrade the kitchen exhaust hood controls in several dining facilities across campus. The new demand-controlled ventilation system uses optical and temperature sensors to monitor cooking activity and automatically adjust exhaust fan speeds based on real-time demand. This upgrade will improve ventilation performance while reducing unnecessary energy consumption during periods of low cooking activity.

Key Highlights

• Upgrade kitchen exhaust hood controls from constant-volume to variable-volume operation
• Exhaust fan speeds automatically adjust based on real-time cooking activity
• Reduced energy consumption during periods of low kitchen demand

Impact

The project will reduce energy waste, lower maintenance costs, and help extend the lifespan of ventilation equipment. It will also improve indoor air quality for kitchen staff, creating a safer and more comfortable working environment.

Anticipated Completion: Summer 2027

Project Contacts
Tom Lanzilotta - Assistant Director of Energy Management & Sustainability - thomas.lanzilotta@stonybrook.edu

Christian Guzman - Energy Systems Analyst - christian.guzman@stonybrook.edu