Kendal at Oberlin Energy Conservation & Sustainability Initiatives

Kendal at Oberlin

Energy Conservation & Sustainability Initiatives

Recap of Kendal at Oberlin’s

Energy Conservation & Sustainability Initiatives

• The original Campus Development• Overview of the Energy/Sustainability

Initiatives• The Sustainability Features built into

the New Units• There is more work to be accomplished

– The “Greening” of Kendal!!

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The Original Campus The Original Campus DevelopmentDevelopment

Included Energy Conservation & Included Energy Conservation & Sustainability FeaturesSustainability Features

Kendal Has Been Kendal Has Been Environmentally Focused Environmentally Focused

From the BeginningFrom the Beginning

•Original Campus included a Wetland’s Mitigation Plan–Site Design Features –Creation of Lakes

Original Buildings Original Buildings Incorporated Sustainability Incorporated Sustainability

FeaturesFeatures

Building Envelope

Insulation Value of Cottages

Original Buildings Original Buildings Incorporated Sustainability Incorporated Sustainability

FeaturesFeatures

The orientation of the existing units and the Covered Walkway System Accomplished strong Solar Shading results!

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Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation

& Sustainability & Sustainability

Ongoing InitiativesOngoing Initiatives

Energy Audit CompletedEnergy Audit Completed

• Engaged Northeastern Energy Concepts

• Project Completed in 1997 with Follow Up in 1999

• Scope of Project Included:– Energy Consumption Patterns– Recommended an Energy Conservation

Program– Capital Investments Made

NEC’s Audit NEC’s Audit RecommendationsRecommendations

•Accelerated Measures•Standard Measures•Custom Measures•Operations & Maintenance Recommendations

Accelerated MeasuresAccelerated Measures

•Replace Resident Shower Heads•Replace Water Closets •Rewire Existing Apartment Switch with Heating & Cooling Mode Only

Accelerated Measures Accelerated Measures (Continued)(Continued)

•Install a New Power Meter or Recorder• Request the Power Company provide KW demand peaks on monthly bills

Standard MeasuresStandard Measures

•Install Entel System •Upgrade Main Chiller panels •Install Power Conditioning Units

Standard Measures Standard Measures (Continued(Continued)

•Rebalance all HVAC Systems•Upgrade and Balancing of the Air Conditioning System Fans•Residential & Common Area Lighting Upgrade

Operations & Maintenance Operations & Maintenance RecommendationsRecommendations

•Establish an Energy Subcommittee of the Board•Maintain a Preventative Maintenance Program •Update Drawings to reflect system changes and modifications

Custom Measures Custom Measures Focus in the FutureFocus in the Future

•Central Chilled Water Pump & Piping Upgrade•Chilled Water System Balancing Valve Upgrade•Premium Motor & VSD Drive Upgrades

Custom MeasuresCustom Measures Focus in the Future Focus in the Future

(Continued)(Continued)•Install the Entel Control System in the Common Areas

•Install a System to capture the Rejected Heat

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Additional Additional Energy Energy

Conservation & Conservation & Sustainability Sustainability

InitiativesInitiatives

Additional Energy Additional Energy Conservation & Conservation &

Sustainability InitiativesSustainability Initiatives•Lighting Program Included:–NEC Findings –A Partial Lighting Upgrade was completed–Light Tubes Installed

Additional Sustainability Additional Sustainability InitiativesInitiatives

•Water Usage Program:–Irrigation System on a separate meter –Use of pond water for plant watering –Water bags used for tree maintenance–Well drilled to create water flow on Heiser Circle Pond

Additional Energy Additional Energy InitiativesInitiatives

•Recycle/Refuse Program:–Recycle Program Established: Paper, Aluminum, Batteries, Plastics–Benefit to Oberlin Schools–Cooking Oil from Kitchen provided to Bio Program in Oberlin

Additional Energy Additional Energy InitiativesInitiatives

•Purchasing Practices include:

–Energy Star Rated Appliances–Replacing Fixtures with Low Water Use Fixtures–Installation of Ceiling Fans–Implementation of Dimming Ballasts to take advantage of Natural Day Lighting–Tankless Water Heater installed in the Pool Locker Room area

Additional Sustainability Additional Sustainability InitiativesInitiatives

•Landscape Management Plan & Practice:–Composting Space Provided–Adding Trees to the Campus–Use of Natural Landscaping –Using Environmentally Preferred Products–Instituted “No Mowing” Days based on Ozone Levels

Additional Sustainability Additional Sustainability InitiativesInitiatives

•Additional Investment in Wetland Areas:–Major improvement in the Heiser Circle Wetland area–Formal Review & Reporting Required

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Energy & Financial Energy & Financial Assessment of Assessment of

CottagesCottages

Completed in 2004 Completed in 2004

by eQuest, Incby eQuest, Inc.

Scope of the ProjectScope of the Project•Engaged eQuest to complete –High Performance Building Analysis–Make a Recommendation to Upgrade the Energy Performance of the existing Cottages

Scope of the ProjectScope of the Project• Alternative Analysis Completed

including:– Increasing the Level of Insulation– External Shading Devices– High Efficiency Furnace & AC– Air-to-Air Heat Pump– Ground Source Heat Pump– Energy Recovery Ventilator– 2 Different High Performance

Alternatives were considered

What We LearnedWhat We Learned From the Project From the Project

•Standard Measurement Tools to Evaluate different Options:–Simple Payback Period–The Return on Investment Percentage “ROI”–Life Cycle Payback Period

What We LearnedWhat We Learned From the Project From the Project

•The Base Model represents:–The original building as designed and constructed–Used to Compare with Other Models

What We LearnedWhat We Learned From the Project From the Project

•Increase the Insulation Value

•Upgrading of Air Conditioning Units

•External Solar Shading was not considered necessary

What We LearnedWhat We Learned From the Project From the Project

•Consider replacing HVAC System •Would a Geothermal System be Cost Effective?

What We LearnedWhat We Learned From the Project From the Project

• The Combination of certain Energy Options that is:– Cost Effective– Improves Energy Efficiency– Utilizes Existing Infrastructure

whenever possible

Recommendation Recommendation by eQuestby eQuest

•Optimum Alternative – The High Performance Model Includes:–Combination Air-to-Air Heat Pump &–Energy Recovery Ventilator with–Additional Attic Insulation

Recommendation Recommendation by eQuestby eQuest

•The High Performance Model results in (for the 4 Unit Cluster):–Reduction of Annual Energy Use by 17,670 kWH’s–Annual Energy Savings of $839–Reaches the Life Cycle Payback at 3.7 years

Recommendation Recommendation by eQuestby eQuest

•The High Performance Model requires:–Capital Investment of $21,000 for a 4 unit cluster–Total Capital Investment for all Cottages = $756,000

Next Steps for Future Next Steps for Future PlanningPlanning

•Conduct a “Field Test” the results of the report •The Energy Conservation Pilot Project

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Environmental & Sustainability

Features Phase I New Units

Phase I – New UnitsPhase I – New Units

•Site Considerations:–Site Design–Storm Water & Wetlands –Site Lighting & Walkway Lighting–Solar Powered Fixtures–Landscaping

Phase I – New UnitsPhase I – New Units

•Building Envelope:–Framing & Insulation –Entrance Doors –Windows & Patio Doors

Phase I – New UnitsPhase I – New Units

•Building Envelope (Continued):–Day Lighting –Overhangs

Phase I – New UnitsPhase I – New Units

•Mechanical & Electrical Systems:–Natural Ventilation –Ceiling Fans –Air-to-Air heat pump with auxiliary electric heaters installed –Domestic Hot Water–Water Efficiency

Phase I – New UnitsPhase I – New Units

•Materials & Finishes:–Paint, Sealants and Adhesives–Flooring

Phase I – New UnitsPhase I – New Units

•LEED Certification Process:–This Process was evaluated by the Master Planning Committee–The New Units would have met the Minimum LEED Certification Level

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GO GREEN!!!GO GREEN!!!

The The “Greening” Of Kendal Of Kendal

You Can Make a Difference in Your Cottage:

-Reduce

-Reuse

-Recycle

The The “Greening” Of Kendal Of Kendal

•“Bright Ideas” can make a Difference:–Participate in the “Light Bulb Exchange Program”–Turn Lights off in your home when not in use–Utilize Natural Lighting When Possible

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