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Comprehensive Energy Solutions Comprehensive Energy Solutions for Government Facilities in for Government Facilities in Virginia Virginia Presentation to VEPGA on July Presentation to VEPGA on July 11, 2008 11, 2008 Presented by Thomas C. Londos GDS Associates Managing Director 1

Comprehensive Energy Solutions for Government Facilities in Virginia Presentation to VEPGA on July 11, 2008 Presented by Thomas C. Londos GDS Associates

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Page 1: Comprehensive Energy Solutions for Government Facilities in Virginia Presentation to VEPGA on July 11, 2008 Presented by Thomas C. Londos GDS Associates

Comprehensive Energy Solutions for Comprehensive Energy Solutions for Government Facilities in VirginiaGovernment Facilities in Virginia

Presentation to VEPGA on July 11, 2008Presentation to VEPGA on July 11, 2008

Presented by Thomas C. Londos

GDS Associates Managing Director

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Comprehensive Energy Solutions for Comprehensive Energy Solutions for Government Facilities in VirginiaGovernment Facilities in Virginia

Presentation to VEPGA on July 11, 2008Presentation to VEPGA on July 11, 2008

Efficient Operations

Clean Technologies

Sustainability

Climate Change

Green IT

Risk Management

Energy Procurement

Education and Training

Facility Assessments

Facility Modeling

LEED Certification

DesignBuildsm

Performance Contracting

Systems Integration

AMI / Smart Grid

Demand Response

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Metering and Verification

Modeling & Forecasting

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MotivationMotivation

• Goal– Create a permanent platform for management and

planning of energy-related issues.

• Benefits– Achieve a comfortable understanding of the current

energy situation (“Energy Scan”) and upcoming energy challenges;

– Create an integrated depository of energy-related data for budgeting, management, planning and accounting;

– Utilize energy assets strategically and minimize cost;– Economize on efforts to manage and plan energy needs

in the context of limited resources to Utilities; – Support evaluation of environmental impact.

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The DriversThe Drivers

• Increases in energy cost and volatility• Dominion increases due to rising

fuel costs• Need to Improve on the management

and planning of energy to create a more efficient energy management function

• Address growing convergence of energy, environment and sustainability issues. – Integrated assessments of

environmental, energy and service infrastructure issues

– Heavy reliance on energy data and system performance

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Steps to Creating a Sustainable Energy Strategy

Steps to Creating a Sustainable Energy Strategy

• EPA and DOE offer proven strategies for superior energy management with tools and resources

• EPA has developed a comprehensive tool kit based on the successful practices of Energy Star Partners

– The tools and resources offered can assist your organizations in improving energy and financial performance

Commit to Continuous ImprovementAssess PerformanceSet GoalsCreate Action PlanEvaluate Progress

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CommitmentCommitment

• The common element of successful energy management is commitment– Need to allocate staff and funding to achieve continuous

improvement• Appoint an Energy Director-sets goals, tracks

progress and promotes energy management program• Establish an energy team-Executes energy

management activities across the organization-ensures best practices are implemented

• Institute an Energy Policy-Provides the foundation for setting goals and integrating energy management into an organizations culture and operations

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Action PlanAction Plan• Develop and perfect framework and profile

methodology and indicators• Create planning committee involving various

departments including utility and operational personnel

• Start developing energy intensities and complete carbon footprint

• Create historical and projected energy project opportunities and methodology for screening such opportunities

• Evaluate best fit and overall energy savings opportunities

• Create asset-wide energy management steering committee and develop work program– Monthly/quarterly meetings– Eventually develop a work plan– Complete a directory of energy expertise– Start out with questionnaire and complete needs assessment

and opportunity review.

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Assess PerformanceAssess Performance• Understand current and past energy performance to identify

opportunities to improve• Gather and track data-monthly utility bills, Kwh and therms

– Collect data by fuel type for each building– Use actual not estimated data– Use current data

• Track your data to compare the performance to similar facilities– Existing tracking system such as EPA’s Portfolio Manager will

organize and benchmark your facilities against your peers• Portfolio Manager removes the impact of weather and

certain operating characteristics to provide an apples to apples comparison of energy performance

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Portfolio ManagerPortfolio Manager

• National performance rating is a benchmarking process that helps energy managers assess how efficiently their buildings use energy relative to similar buildings

• The following building types can be analyzed:– K-12 Schools Office SupermarketsDormitories– Hospitals Hotels Warehouses Water Treatment– Medical offices Courthouses etc…

• Evaluate performance for the whole building, reflects actual billed data, normalized for operation and provides a peer group comparison

• EPA has developed an Energy Star performance rating, with a rating of 75 defining the top quartile for eligibility to apply for the Energy Star

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Portfolio Manager BenchmarkPortfolio Manager Benchmark

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UVA Success StoryUVA Success Story

University of Virginia-Rooting Out the Energy Hogs• Metering and Benchmarking energy for facilities, space types and

systems are at the heart of the University of Virginia’s (UVA) energy management program. With over 577 buildings maintaining good data is key for understanding performance and identifying areas for improvement.

• By analyzing meter and utility use information, UVA’s energy management program identifies “energy hogs” that are targeted as energy efficiency opportunities.

• Energy hogs are flagged by UVA’s tracking/trending program whenever it detects high total utility use, or unusual utility use, such as chilled water use during winter months for an office building.

• Through its careful analysis of energy use information, UVA’s energy management program was able to save $5 million in 2002

• *Source-EPA

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Energy Savings Potential and Energy Use Index Rankings for Commercial Buildings

Information Derived from Commercial Building Energy Consumption SurveyCBECS

Energy Savings Potential and Energy Use Index Rankings for Commercial Buildings

Information Derived from Commercial Building Energy Consumption SurveyCBECS

Target Market Potential Energy Savings in 2009 EUI Rank

Other 1 7

Retail 2 6

Restaurant 3 1

Grocery 4 2

Education 5 8

Office 6 5

Lodging 7 4

Hospital/Healthcare 8 3

Highest Energy Savings Potential-Most Opportunity=1

Best Performing-EUI Rank=8

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Cost Reduction Opportunities Cost Reduction Opportunities Preliminary EstimatesPreliminary Estimates

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Lighting Tips

No Cost Measures• Disconnect or remove lamps

in multiple lamp fixtures. This could save upwards to 50% in lighting energy

• Turn of lights in exterior offices

• Open blinds and shades for more natural lighting

• Turn off lights when not needed

• Turn off signage and other lights not necessary for security and safety

• Clean fixtures and replace any yellow or hazy diffusers

Low Cost Measures• Buy fixtures that have a

dimmer to manually adjust light levels

• Install exit signs with Light Emitting Diodes (LED). This would save about 90% over an incandescent bulb

• Install occupancy sensors in high traffic areas (break rooms, restrooms, conference rooms, etc)

• As incandescent fixtures burn out replace them with Compact Fluorescent Lights, they have a much longer life and consume considerably less energy than incandescent bulbs

• Install timers or controls on lighting. This could save 10-15% if used properly

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Cooling Tips

No Cost Measures• Turn your thermostat up to 78

degrees• Use outside air as long as possible

before turning on your AC• Avoid simultaneous heating and

cooling with multiple systems• Caulk and fill cracks around doors

and windows• Make sure outside doors and

windows are closed• Use blinds and shades to prevent

solar entry and heat buildup• Remove window air conditioners

where possible• Continually check settings and

controls for proper on/off times• Shift energy intensive operations

to off peak hours

Low Cost Measures• Add controls to the exhaust fans

to shut them off when the building is unoccupied

• Perform regular maintenance on cooling equipment

– Regularly clean condenser coils, change belts and filters

• Install an Energy Star programmable thermostats that can automatically raise temperatures during night and off hours

• When fan and pump motors need repair, consider replacing them with premium efficiency models and save 35-45% on your investment annually

Properly maintained systems can save up to 30% of fan energy and up to 10% of space conditioning energy use

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Office Equipment Tips

No Cost Measures• Do not leave equipment in

sleep mode overnight because it will continue to draw a small amount of power

• Install free software from the Environmental Protection Agency that puts monitors in sleep mode when not in use, or :

– 1) go to start menu, 2) select settings, 3) select Control Panel, double click on Power Options, set menus labeled “turn of monitor” to 10 mins, “turn off hard disks” to 20 mins, “system standby” never

• Turn off computer scanners, printers and other devices plugged into a power strip when you leave the office

Low Cost Measures• Choose electronic products

and appliances without a built-in clock or timer. The power supply in the appliance is converting 120 Volts of alternating current to low voltage direct current which is very inefficient.

• As the useful life of a computer comes to an end, replace with a laptop. Laptops use 90% less energy than a desk top computer

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Demand ResponseV

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Demand response is a tariff or program established to motivate changes in electric use by end-use customers in response to changes in the price of electricity over time, or to give incentive payments designed to induce lower electricity use at times of high market prices or when grid reliability is jeopardized.

• Price-based demand response such as real-time pricing (RTP), critical-peak pricing (CPP) and time-of-use (TOU) tariffs, give customers time-varying rates that reflect the value and cost of electricity in different time periods.

• Incentive-based demand response programs pay participating customers to reduce their loads at times requested by the program sponsor, triggered either by a grid reliability problem or high electricity prices.

U.S. Department of Energy; Benefits of Demand Response and Recommendations17

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Commissioning Ensuring operability and integration of components and facilities

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To maintain optimal performance over time, end-use equipment must be “tuned-up” or commissioned to ensure that the equipment is operating as intended.

There are a number of critical commissioning considerations that are included in the commissioning process:

• Verified operation of the integrated system against the design requirements

• Verified appropriate responses to transients

• Drawings and documentation verification and delivery

• Training acceptance and testing and training

• Final standards and codes verification

• Final quality control plan audit

• Environmental, Health and Safety Plan.

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Energy ManagementEnergy Management Solution MapSolution Map

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Energy Star for Local Governments-Resources-

Energy Star for Local Governments-Resources-

• Energy Star Partner• Energy Star Challenge Tool Kit• Guidelines for Energy Management• Portfolio Manager• Target Finder• Financing• Service and Product Provider Directory• Energy Star Qualified Products

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Energy Star Partner Energy Star Partner

• Measure, track, and benchmark your energy performance

• Develop and implement a plan to improve your energy performance, adopting the ENERGY STAR strategy

• Educate your staff and the public about your partnership and achievements with ENERGY STAR

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Energy Star Challenge ToolkitEnergy Star Challenge Toolkit

• Learn about energy efficiency• Find creative ways to communicate your

commitment to energy efficiency, • Grow your participation with ENERGY

STAR

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Guidelines for Energy Management

Guidelines for Energy Management

• Make Commitment • Assess Performance • Set Goals • Create Action Plan • Implement Action Plan • Evaluate Progress • Recognize Achievements

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Target FinderTarget Finder

• Helps architects and building owners set aggressive, realistic energy targets

• Provides tools to rate a building design's estimated energy use

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FinancingFinancing

• Positive cash flow created when lease payments are lower than energy dollars saved

• Cash flow can be used for other projects or to maintain equipment.

• Extending repayment terms reduces monthly payment.

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Services and Product Provider Directory

Services and Product Provider Directory

• Helps to identify, prioritize and implement quality projects that will improve total energy management

• Locates companies that provide services and products that help lower operating costs and increase the bottom line

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Energy Star Qualified ProductsEnergy Star Qualified Products

• Products in more than 50 categories are eligible for the ENERGY STAR.

• These products use less energy, save money, and help protect the environment.

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SummarySummary

• There is significant potential for saving energy in the government facilities sector

• Many resources exist to help VEPGA members identify and capture energy savings opportunities

• Payback periods for energy efficiency projects are now much faster due to recent increases in energy prices

• Now is the time to save money and help the environment!

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