Energy Audit and Energy Savings Project Review

Energy Audit and Energy Savings Project Review

February, 2012

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Tipp City Exempted Village Schools

HB264 Energy Savings & Facility Improvement Project

Today’s Agenda

Introductions

Open Forum and Discussions

“The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten” – Benjamin Franklin

“I am not very smart, I just know a lot of smart people.”

Facility & Energy Savings Opportunities

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Energy Optimizers, USA

Greg Smith, President

Exclusive Focus with Ohio K-12 Schools and Energy Conservation Projects

Pre-Approved OSFC Vendor

Certified Energy Managers, Lighting Efficiency Professionals, Certified Energy Auditors, LEED AP’s & mechanical Contractors

$20,000,000+ of Successful Energy Savings Projects

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Energy Optimizers, USA

HB 264 Success

2011 - Most HB 264 Projects in Ohio!!

Successful Projects:

School District Annual Savings

Eaton Community Schools $249,562

Jackson City Schools $163,822

Ontario Local Schools $130,971

Springfield City Schools $105,300

Edgerton Schools $59,826

Bethel Local Schools $58,411

Covington Schools $42,832

Fort Recovery Schools $42,5104

Facilities Audited

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Electric Usage and Cost Summary

8.5% less cooling demand than the average year (February 2011 – January 2012)

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Facility

Electricity Usage

kBtu/Sq.Ft. Electricity CostHigh School 51.51 $ 243,942 LT Ball 32.79 $ 84,167

Average K-12 kBtu/Sq.Ft. is 37.81 for full A/C facility

Natural Gas Usage and Cost Summary

<1% less heating demand than the average year (February 2011 – January 2012)

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Avg. kBtu/Sq.Ft is 42.28

Facility

Natural Gas Usage

kBtu/Sq.Ft. Natural Gas Cost

High School 44.05 $ 90,825LT Ball Intermediate School 44.10 $ 45,415

Total Utility Usage and Cost Summary

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FacilityTotal Usage kBtu/Sq.Ft. Total Cost

High School 95.56 $ 334,767

LT Ball Intermediate School 76.89 $ 129,272

Total 89.60 $ 464,039

Energy Star Overview

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Tipp City School FacilityEnergyStar Rating

(1 - 100)National Avg.

Difference

High School 4 77%

LT Ball Intermediate School 22 30%

100 is Highest Rating

Positive Community & Voter Response

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Potential Energy Savings Opportunities

Building Automation Enhancements & Integration

LT Ball

Upgrade control systems with Direct Digital Controls (DDC)

Include all HVAC equipment (Chiller, boiler, air handlers, VAV boxes, etc)

High School

Utilize all existing control wire, sensors, open protocol sensors, etc. with enhancements

Enable the High School to communicate with potential new schools

Web-Based and Vendor-Neutral

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Advanced Energy Management Programming

Demand Ventilation and Demand Limiting

Humidity Control

Optimized Schedules

Optimum Start/Stop

Chiller Start-up

Domestic Hot Water Pump Control

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LightingGymnasium Retrofit - HS

Less wattage (455 watts vs. 221 watts)

Better Light

De-Lamp Fluorescent Fixtures Reduce the number of lamps

Re-Lamp Fluorescent Fixtures Facility-wide (32 watts to 25 watts per bulb)

T-12 to T-8 @ LT Ball

Occupancy Sensors Automatically turns lights off when area is

unoccupied

Vending Misers Turns machine lights off and cycles compressors less

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Energy Management Services Install Direct Digital Gas and Electric Meters

Allows for real-time and historic usage information and modifications

Demand Limiting

School Board and OSFC Updates

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Energy Management Services

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Ice Storage

Reduced Electrical Demand (approximately 45% of Bill)

Operate Chillers at Night

Utilize New Controls to Operate

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Boiler Plant Upgrades

Burner optimization controls to limit excess combustion air to recommended levels

Less wasted heat leaving through exhaust

Domestic hot water pump controls

Regulate flow based on demand

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Mechanical Commissioning & Repairs

Inspect, Analyze and Perform Preventative Maintenance on HVAC Equipment

Air Handlers, Chiller, Boilers, etc.

Repair Equipment as Necessary $25,00 budget (“checkbook”)

Kitchen Equipment Enhancements

Exhaust Hood Controls Reduce the amount of conditioned air exhausted

Freezer/Cooler Backup Generator Tie-In Remain cool even during power outages

Less chance for food to spoil

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PC Power Management System Work with District’s IT Department

IT control of systems

Automatic shut-down with override

HVAC/Controls Service and Energy Management Agreement

3-Year Program

Use Permanent Improvement and Maintenance Funds for other projects

Dynamics Air Filtration Systems Improved Indoor Air Quality

Reduced Energy Costs and Reduced Maintenance Costs

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District-Wide Energy Manager & Education Program

Continue the District Energy Management Plan

Change behaviors and establish expectations

District “Green Team”

Establish District Energy Goals

Student and Staff Incentive Programs

“Green Suggestions” Program

“Energy Waste Patrol” Program

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True Turn-Key Project

Turn-Key Project

Project Development With District

Project Engineering Energy Mechanical Electrical Structural

Project Management

Full Warranty Parts & Labor

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Financial Analysis

Project Cost:$1,011,220(includes estimated AMP rebates) $ 16,790

Project Annual Savings: $ 118,910 Electrical Savings: $ 80,780 Natural Gas Savings: $ 18,340 Maintenance Savings: $ 19,790

Simple Payback: 8.5 Years

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Annual Cash Flow (after loan payment): $ 31,531

Grants/Rebates

Grants & Rebates

Utilize the Ohio Dept. of Development’s Renewable Energy Grants to implement solar electric and solar thermal projects

AMP Ohio Rebates

Demand Response

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Why Choose Energy Optimizers, USA?

Why HB264 and Why Energy Optimizers, USA?

Implement all Opportunities at One Time

Positive Effect on Current Budgets (Operating, PI, etc.) Positive PR if completed and presented correctly

Enhanced District Involvement Ensure project integrates with new construction project

OSFC, OASBO, OSBA & BASA Supported Program Vendor - Neutral

Does not Count Against the Districts Indebtedness

OSFC and Dept. of Energy Oversight24

Why Choose Energy Optimizers, USA?

Resolution Safety Contingencies

All Contingencies MUST be met to proceed:

1. Project cost must be the same or less than the budget;

2. Project savings must be the same or more than the budget;

3. The OSFC and the Dept. of Energy must review and approve the proposed project as submitted.

If any of these contingencies are not met, the district has no obligation to proceed, nor any monetary obligation.

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Potential Timeline /What Next if We Want to Proceed?

Review & Modify Project: February, 2012

Board Review of Project: March, 2012 Board Presentation & Approval: March 26

Detailed Engineering: March 26 – May 20 HB264 Project Delivered to OSFC: May 20 HB264 Project Approval by OSFC: May 20 – July 15 Financing Finalized: July 30 Project Implementation: August 2 –

December 30, 201226

Q & A

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Questions & Answers

Thank You

Documents

Energy Audit and Energy Savings Project Review