Vending Misers

To help conserve energy at Trent, we have been installing Vending Misers.  These units are designed to reduce the amount of electricity that vending machines use by approximately 45%, all while keeping the drinks cold.  The most noticeable aspect of the Vending Miser is a motion sensor mounted on the top of the machine.  If there are two or more machines side-by-side, they might share a sensor.  If there is no motion near the vending machine for 15 minutes, the Miser shuts down most of the machines functions, including lights.  The motion sensor turns the machine on if someone is nearby, as to not affect use.