West Morris Regional High Energy Audit School District ... · West Morris RHS BOE L. Douglas Pechanec Business Administrator/Board Secretary Prepared By: Dome-Tech, Inc. Prepared

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Energy AuditPrepared For:

West Morris RHS BOE

L. Douglas Pechanec

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Prepared By:

Dome-Tech, Inc.

Prepared Under the Guidelines of the State of NJ Local Government Energy Audit Program

September 2010

West Morris

Regional High

School District

FINAL

510 Thornall Street, Suite 170 Edison, NJ 08837

Tel: 732.590.0122 Fax: 732.590.0129

www.dome-tech.com

Commissioning HVAC Performance Testing Energy Audits Project Management

Retro-Commissioning Facility Management Consulting Energy Procurement

WEST MORRIS REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

ENERGY AUDIT REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Executive Summary

2. ECM Summary By Payback

3. Energy Audit Report

Energy Audit Purpose & Scope

Historic Energy Consumption

Facility Description

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction

Energy Conservation Measures

Renewable/Distributed Energy Measures

Energy Procurement

Notes and Assumptions

Operations & Maintenance

Next Steps

4. Appendix

Portfolio Manager/Energy Star

Facilities Total Annual Energy Use

Equipment & Lighting Inventory Lists

ECM Lists

ECM Costs & Calculations

Renewables Calculations

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Commissioning HVAC Performance Testing Energy Audits Project Management

Retro-Commissioning Facility Management Consulting Energy Procurement

September 17, 2010

Mr. L. Douglas Pechanec Business Administrator/Board Secretary West Morris Regional High School District Administration Building 10 South Four Bridges Road Chester, NJ 07930 Re: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR WEST MORRIS REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT STATE OF NEW JERSEY LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENERGY AUDIT Dear Mr. Pechanec: Dome-Tech was retained by the West Morris Regional High School District, as a pre-qualified participant in the Local Government Energy Audit Program, to perform an energy audit. The objectives of the energy audit were to evaluate the District’s energy consumption, establish baselines for energy efficiency and identify opportunities to reduce the amount of energy used and/or its cost. The scope of the audit is standardized under the Program, and consisted of the following:

Benchmarking historic energy consumption utilizing EPA Energy Star’s Portfolio Manager

Characterizing building use, occupancy, size, and construction

Providing a detailed equipment list including estimated service life and efficiency

Identifying and quantifying energy conservation measures (ECMs)

Evaluating the economic viability of various renewable/distributed energy technologies

Performing a utility tariff analysis and assessing savings potential from energy procurement strategies

Providing the method of analyses Based upon data received for the twelve month period May 2009 - May 2010, the District had an annual expenditure of:

Electricity: 3,941,116 kWh at a total cost of $612,441

Natural Gas: 226,924 therms at a total cost of $254,242 The following buildings were evaluated:

West Morris Central High School at 259 Bartley Road, Chester, NJ – 212,000 SF

West Morris Mendham High School at 65 ½ E. Main Street, Mendham, NJ – 198,000 SF

West Morris Regional Board Office at 10 South Four Bridges Road, Chester, NJ – 4,000 SF Please refer to Section 2 of this report for a detailed list of identified Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs), along with a summary of their preliminary economics (estimated project cost, estimated annual energy savings, applicable rebate(s), etc.) In this report, all identified ECMs are ranked and presented according to their simple payback; however, please note that the master ECM table can also be sorted by building, by measure type, etc.

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“Building Performance - Delivered”

If all identified ECMs were to be implemented, they would provide the following estimated benefits to West Morris Regional High School District:

Total annual electrical savings: 801,630 kilowatt-hours; 20%

Total annual natural gas savings: 34,460 therms of natural gas usage; 15%

Total annual cost savings: $158,730; 18%

Total annual CO2 emissions reduction: 466 tons

Total net estimated implementation cost: $547,790

Total average payback on net implementation cost: 3.5 years The projects that are recommended for implementation (at all facilities) include: Upgrading the lighting, select equipment upgrades, replacing boilers, installing fan speed controllers on univents and other equipment, installing vending machine power management devices, and implementing energy awareness programs. The district data was entered into the US EPA ENERGY STAR’s Portfolio Manager database program. The buildings ranged from 55 to 65 scores. Buildings with scores of 75 or higher may qualify for the ENERGY STAR Building Label. Please see report for individual facility scores. Distributed/Renewable Energy Systems were reviewed with the following conclusions:

Dome-Tech considered three different types of wind turbine technologies that consisted of both building-mounted and traditional ground-mounted variety. Due to attractive payback and high potential for energy reduction, the 50 kilowatt ground-mounted wind turbine project appears to be the most attractive option. Should West Morris Regional High School District decide to pursue a wind turbine project, Dome-Tech recommends commissioning a more detailed study.

The District currently has existing plans for implementation of rooftop solar PV systems through a Morris County program. Dome-Tech examined installing additional systems over the parking lots. These additional parking lot systems could generate approximately half of each school’s annual power consumption.

Combined Heat & Power (CHP), Fuel Cells, and Micro-turbines were also researched, but are not recommended due to the lack of thermal requirements in the summertime.

Regarding the procurement of retail energy, Dome-Tech understands that the West Morris Regional High School District facilities are served by eleven electric accounts behind JCP&L, under General Secondary Service 3 Phase rate class. Additionally natural gas is served by five accounts behind PSE&G Large Volume Gas (LVG) and General Service Gas (GSGH) rate classes. Dome-Tech understands that West Morris Regional High School District accounts are currently not contracted with an electric retail energy supplier and New Jersey Natural Gas for natural gas retail energy supplier. Now is an ideal time to seek longer-term rate stability through a fixed price arrangement through a retail supplier.

During the development of this audit, Dome-Tech was assisted by facility personnel, who were both knowledgeable and very helpful to our efforts. We would like to acknowledge and thank those individuals. Sincerely, John Butterly, PE, CEM, CEA Senior Energy Engineer

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West Morris Regional High School District, Chester, NJ FINAL Energy Audit Report, September 2010

Energy Audit Purpose & Scope

Purpose:

The objectives of the energy audit are to evaluate the sites’ energy consumption,

establish baselines for energy consumption and identify opportunities to reduce the

amount of energy used and/or its cost.

Scope:

I. Historic Energy Consumption: Benchmark energy use using Energy Star Portfolio

Manager

II. Facility Description – characterize building usage, occupancy, size and construction.

III. Equipment Inventory – detailed equipment list including useful life and efficiency.

IV. Energy Conservation Measures: Identify and evaluate opportunities for cost savings and

economic returns.

V. Renewable/Distributed Energy Measures: evaluate economic viability of various

renewable/distributed energy technologies.

VI. Energy Purchasing and Procurement Strategies: perform utility tariff analysis and assess

potential for savings from energy procurement strategies.

VII.Method of Analysis: Appendices

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Utility Usage and Costs Summary Time-period: May 2009 – May 2010

Please see Appendix for full utility data and consumption profiles for the Buildings.

AccountAnnual

ConsumptionAnnual Cost $ / kWh Account

Annual

ConsumptionAnnual Cost $ / Therms

10 0072 4254 30 748,850 113,537.05$ $0.152 08-1129-1454-16 116,374 142,075.73$ $1.221

10 00 00 4972 87 1,014,720 154,823.19$ $0.153

10 00 00 4967 76 258,783 $36,795.27 $0.142

10 00 00 4970 30 30,360 $9,622.58 $0.317 08-1129-1753-16 721 1,107.32$ $1.536

10 00 00 4971 88 1,130 $356.71 $0.316

SUBTOTALS 2,053,843 315,134.80$ $0.153 SUBTOTALS 117,095 143,183.05$ $1.223

10 00 00 4969 25 9,428 $1,992.38 $0.211

10 00 00 4966 44 99,280 $16,164.67 $0.163

SUBTOTALS 108,708 $18,157.05 $0.167

10 00 08 7329 66 1,642,200 257,473.81$ $0.157

66 699 738 02

mtr#1785538 86,838 86,659.53$ $0.998

10 00 08 7324 95 10,325 $2,001.47 $0.194

67 699 738 02

mtr#2451767 1,402 1,728.06$ $1.233

10 00 08 7327 76 117,759 $18,058.99 $0.153

68 699 738 02

mtr#3275421 21,589 22,671.70$ $1.050

10 00 08 7326 36 8,281 $1,615.21 $0.195

SUBTOTALS 1,778,565 $279,149.48 $0.157 SUBTOTALS 109,829 $111,059.29 $1.011

TOTAL 3,941,116 $612,441.33 $0.155 TOTAL 226,924 254,242.34$ $1.120

West Morris Regional HSD-

Board Office

Natural Gas

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

West Morris RHSD -

Mendham High School

Buildings

Electric

West Morris RHSD -

Central High School

NA

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ENERGY STAR SCORES

Energy Star Score is calculated to establish a facility-specific energy intensity baseline.

Energy Star can be used to compare energy consumption to other similar facilities and to

gauge the success of energy conservation and cost containment efforts.

Buildings with an Energy Star rating/score of 75, or above, are eligible to apply for an official

Energy Star Building label.

Facility Name

Total Floor

Area

Energy Star

Score

Eligible to

Apply for

ENERGY STAR

Current Site

Energy Intensity

(kBtu/SF)

Current Source

Energy Intensity

(kBtu/SF)

West Morris Central High School 212,000 55 NA 88.5 162.5

West Morris Mendham High School 198,000 65 NA 87.9 162.2

West Morris Regional Board Office 4,000 NA NA 94 313.8

NOTE: Score for BOE building is NA due to Portfolio Manager space attributes, Office Gross Floor Area must be greater than or equal to 5,000 (SF).

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Historic Energy Consumption (continued)

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Email for account: [email protected]

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Facility Information

Building Name: West Morris Mendham High SchoolAddress: 65½ East Main Street, Mendham NJ

Gross Floor Area: High School – 171,900 sf;

Field house – 24,000 sf;

Barn/Maintenance – 2,100 sf

Year Built: 1972, 2007

# Occupants: 1500

Operation: Building is a high school,

open from 7 am until 6 pm

and occasional weekends

and holidays. Only operations and administrative staff are present during July and August. Only

operations and administrative staff are present during July and August.

Construction Features:Facade: High School is multi-story (2-4 depending on section), masonry and brick (<85% glass); field house is

metal; maintenance shop is painted wooden clapboards (<85% glass); all in good condition

Roof Type: High school roof is flat over a metal deck, parts dark membrane, parts light colored polyurethane foam

over membrane;

Field house roof is pitched, green colored, raised-seam metal;

Maintenance shop/ barn roof is pitched, asphalt/fiberglass shingle over a wooden deck.

All roofs are in good condition.

Windows: High school windows cover about 30% of the façade, are metal framed, double glazed, most with the

bottom 1/3 an operable hopper style, some are non-operable ribbon style, all in good condition;

Field house windows cover 20% of the façade, are metal framed, double glazed sliding or hopper style, in

good condition; Maintenance shop has no windows,.

Exterior Doors: High school and field house main entrances are metal frame (<85% glass), other doors are metal with no

window. The maintenance shop has wooden doors and insulated garage doors; all in good condition.Page 10



Major Mechanical SystemsMendham High School:

Air Handlers / AC Systems / Heating and Ventilation Systems:

The majority of the heating and ventilation throughout the building is via unit ventilators (UVs)

equipped with heating hot water (HHW) coils in the individual classrooms. Certain classrooms and

other spaces that require air conditioning are equipped with either Dx cooled roof top AC units or split

system AC / heat pumps. Exhaust is provided by fifty-eight (58) exhaust fans. Most AC condensing

units are located on the roof with a few scattered on grade around the building’s perimeter. Hot water

fin tube radiators are also located along the building’s perimeter spaces. Some of the AC systems are

nearing or at the end of their service lives. Plans should be made to replace these units with high

efficiency models.

Boilers:

There are 2 Weil McLain cast iron HHW boilers in the main mechanical room which were installed in

1994 and are in good condition. There is a secondary mechanical room in the building’s recent

addition which houses two Pulse condensing hot water boilers installed in 2007. When they reach the

end of their useful lives, the cast iron boilers should be replaced with condensing boilers similar to the

Pulse units or the Aerco units installed at WM Central High School.

Domestic Hot Water:

During the heating season, domestic hot water is produced by a HHW/DHW heat exchanger and

storage tank system. When the HHW boilers are not operating, DHW is provided by a natural gas

fired, storage-type domestic hot water heater. An additional gas fired, storage-type domestic hot

water heater in the secondary mechanical room serves the building’s new section.

Controls:

The building’s mechanical systems are controlled by a digital building management system or BMS.Page 11



Major Mechanical SystemsMendham High School Field House:


The field house is only heated and ventilated. There is no cooling. Seven (7) Reznor AHUs equipped

with natural gas, direct fired heat exchangers serve the building.

Domestic Hot Water:

Domestic hot water is provided by two (2) natural gas, indirect fired DHW systems. Each system is

served by a Munchkin modulating hot water boiler.

All of the systems in the field house are in fairly new and in good condition.

Mendham High School Maintenance Building/Barn:


The maintenance building is heated by three (3) Stirling fan coil units with direct-fired, natural gas heat

exchangers. The units are suspended from the ceiling. There is no other ventilation and no cooling.

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Building Name: West Morris Central High SchoolAddress: 259 Bartley Road, Chester NJ

Gross Floor Area: Central High School – 182,240;

Field house – 24,000 sf;

Barn/Maintenance shop – 5,160 sf;

Year Built: 1958, with additions in 1961, 1964, and 2008

# Occupants: 1500

Operation: Building is a high school; open from

7 am until 6 pm and occasional weekends and holidays

Construction Features:Facade: High School is one story, masonry and brick (<85% glass); field house is metal; maintenance shop is

painted wooden clapboards (<85% glass); all in good condition

Roof Type: High school roof is part pitched, part flat over a metal deck, parts dark membrane, parts light colored

polyurethane foam over membrane;

Field house roof is pitched, red colored, raised-seam metal;

Maintenance shop/ barn roof is pitched, asphalt/fiberglass shingle over a wooden deck.

All roofs are in good condition.

Windows: High school windows cover about 30% of the façade, are metal framed, double glazed, most with the

bottom 1/3 an operable hopper style, some are non-operable ribbon style, all in good condition;

Field house windows cover 20% of the façade, are metal framed, double glazed sliding or hopper style, in

good condition; Maintenance shop has no windows,.

Exterior Doors: High school and field house main entrances are metal frame (<85% glass), other doors are metal with no

window. The maintenance shop has wooden doors and insulated garage doors; all in good condition.

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Major Mechanical Systems

Central High School:


The majority of the heating and ventilation throughout the building is via unit ventilators (UVs)

equipped with heating hot water (HHW) coils in the individual classrooms. Certain classrooms and

other spaces that require air conditioning are equipped with either Dx cooled roof top AC units or split

system AC / heat pumps. Exhaust is provided by 114 exhaust fans. Most AC condensing units are

located on the roof with a few scattered on grade around the building’s perimeter. Hot water fin tube

radiators are also located along the building’s perimeter spaces. The building’s HVAC could be broken

down into two major installation periods. All HVAC equipment associated with the building’s 2007

addition is new and in good condition while the majority of the remaining HVAC units are older and

many nearing the end of their functional lifetime. Plans should be made to replace these units with

high efficiency models.

Boilers:

Heating hot water is created by ten (10), recently installed Aerco Benchmark condensing hot water

boilers located in the central mechanical equipment room.

Domestic Hot Water:

Domestic hot water is created by two (2) gas fired, storage-type domestic hot water heaters in the

mechanical room. These are in good condition.

Controls:

The building’s mechanical systems are controlled by a digital building management system or BMS.

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Major Mechanical SystemsCentral High School Field House:


The field house is only heated and ventilated. There is no cooling. Seven (7) Reznor AHUs equipped

with natural gas, direct fired heat exchangers serve the building.

Domestic Hot Water:

Domestic hot water is provided by two (2) natural gas, indirect fired DHW systems. Each system is

served by a Munchkin modulating hot water boiler.

All of the systems in the field house are in fairly new and in good condition.

Central High School Maintenance Building/Barn:


The maintenance building is heated by three (3) Stirling fan coil units with direct-fired, natural gas heat

exchangers. The units are suspended from the ceiling. There is no other ventilation and no cooling.

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Building Name: West Morris Board of Education OfficeAddress: 10 South Four Bridges Road, Chester NJ

Gross Floor Area: 4,000

Year Built: 1980’s

# Occupants: 8

Operation: Offices; operated M-F 7 am until 6 pm;

closed weekends and holidays

Construction Features:

Facade: One story, painted wood clapboards (prefabricated building); in good condition

Roof Type: Light colored, pitched, wood deck, asphalt shingles at end of life.

Planned for replacement.

Windows: Covering approximately 30% of façade, vinyl/metal framed double glazed, operable,

double hung, in good condition

Exterior Doors: Two; vinyl/metal frame door with small window, in good condition

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Major Mechanical Systems

WM BOE:


The heating throughout the building is via electric baseboard heat radiators in the individual

rooms. There are also electric booster heaters located in the AC ducts.

There are four (4) Trane split system AC units located on the roof with two (2) AHU’s above

the ceiling in individual rooms and two AHUs located in the attic.

Domestic Hot Water:

The building’s domestic hot water is generated by a 15 gallon AO Smith electric storage-type

domestic hot water heater.

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Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction

Implementation of all the identified ECMs will yield:

776,850 kilowatt-hours of annual avoided electric usage.

34,460 therms of annual avoided natural gas usage.

This equates to the following annual reductions:

466 tons of CO2;

-OR-

81 Cars removed from road;

-OR-

127 Acres of trees planted annually

The Energy Information Administration

(EIA) estimates that power plants in

the state of New Jersey emit 0.666 lbs

CO2 per kWh generated.

The Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA) estimates that one car emits

11,560 lbs CO2 per year.

The EPA estimates that reducing

CO2 emissions by 7,333 pounds

is equivalent to planting an acre of

trees.

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Notes and Assumptions

Project cost estimates were based upon industry accepted published cost data, rough order of

magnitude cost estimates from contractors, and regional prevailing wage rates. The cost estimates

presented in this report should be used to select projects for investment grade development. The cost

estimates presented in this report should not be used for budget development or acquisition requests.

Estimated energy and cost savings are based on individual projects being implemented and do not

account for potential synergies if multiple projects are implemented concurrently. Therefore, cumulative

energy and cost savings shown in this report may or may not be representative of actual results.

The average CO2 emission rate from power plants serving the facilities within this report was obtained

from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) eGRID2007 report. It is stated that power plants

within the state of NJ emit 0.66 lbs of CO2 per kWh generated.

The EPA estimates that burning one therm of natural gas emits 11.708 lbs CO2.

The EPA estimates that one car emits 11,560 lbs CO2 per year.

The EPA estimates that reducing CO2 emissions by 7,333 pounds is equivalent to planting an

acre of trees.

The following utility prices provided were used within this study:

School

Electric

$/Kwh

Natural Gas

$ / therm

West Morris Central High School $0.153 $1.223

West Morris Mendham High School $0.157 $1.011

West Morris Regional Board Office $0.167 NA

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Energy Conservation Measure #1:Vending Machine Power Management

Dome-Tech recommends installing a VendMiser vending machine power

management device on all vending machines.

The device uses a passive infrared sensor to power down the machine when the

area surrounding it is vacant. Then it monitors the room’s temperature and

automatically re-powers the cooling system at one- to three-hour intervals,

independent of sales, to ensure that the product stays cold.

The microcontroller will never power down the machine while the compressor is

running, eliminating compressor short-cycling. In addition, when the machine is

powered up, the cooling cycle is allowed to finish before again powering down

(reduces compressor wear and tear).

Central

HS

Mendham

HSTOTAL

Estimated Annual Savings: $1,620 $2,220 $3,840

Gross Estimated Implementation Cost: $1,610 $2,150 $3,760

NJ Rebate: $0 $0 $0

Net Estimated Implementation Cost: $1,610 $2,150 $3,760

Simple Payback (years): 1.0 1.0 1.0

Annual Avoided CO2 Emissions (tons): 4 5 9

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ECM # 2: At EOL, Replace Electric Stove w/ Natural Gas Fired Fuel Switch

Central high school’s kitchen is equipped with a 4 element

electric stove.

The school’s electric cost is over $0.15 per kilowatt hour. The

equivalent natural gas cost is $5.101 per therm (assuming a

95% efficient natural gas unit). The actual price for natural

gas is approximately $1.223 per therm (less than 1/3 the price

of electric on a Btu basis).

Replacing the electric stove at the end of its service life with a

natural gas unit will provide about $360 in annual savings.Electric Stove Fuel Switch

Central HS

Estimated Annual Savings: $360

Gross Estimated Implementation Cost: $5,550

NJ Rebate: $0

Avoided Cost (Like and Kind Replacement):* $5,000

Net Estimated Implementation Cost: $550

Simple Payback (years): (Net and without Avoided Costs) 1.5 / 15.4

Annual Avoided CO2 Emissions (tons): 0

* Note: Avoided Cost = Cost of Like and Kind replacement. Payback is based on incremental cost.

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ECM # 3: Lighting Upgrade

Although most of the current light fixtures have first generationT-8 fluorescent lamps and

ballasts, improved lamp designs will further reduce lighting energy costs. Some of the

gyms have older technology HID lighting and should be retrofitted with High Output T5

fixtures.

Many areas were observed to have lights on regardless of occupancy. Installing

occupancy sensors in these areas will automatically turn lights on/off according to actual

occupancy by sensing the presence of people in the room. Occupancy sensors will

reduce lighting energy costs by approximately 30%*.

*Source: Turner, Wayne, Energy Management Handbook, 1999.

Central HS Mendham

HS

BOE

BuildingTOTAL

Estimated Annual Savings: $44,000 $39,900 $1,930 $85,830

Gross Estimated Implementation Cost: $98,600 $95,600 $7,060 $201,260

NJ Rebate: $3,950 $5,790 $1,060 $10,800

Net Estimated Implementation Cost: $94,650 $89,810 $6,000 $190,460

Simple Payback (years): 2.2 2.3 3.1 2.2

Annual Avoided CO2 Emissions (tons): 95 85 4 184

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ECM # 4: At EOL, Replace Window AC Units

The schools have installed multiple window air conditioning unitsto provide localized cooling for small private offices and storageareas. Many units are in poor physical condition, and inefficientcompared to today’s standards.

Dome-Tech recommends replacing these units with new higherefficiency units.

New 10.8 SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating) units areestimated to be at least 14% more efficient at full/part loads thanthe existing equipment.Picture: Central HS

Window AC Unit

Central HS Mendham HS TOTAL

Estimated Annual Savings: $220 $180 $400


NJ Rebate: $0 $0 $0

Avoided Cost (Like and Kind Replacement):* $1,880 $1,500 $3,380

Net Estimated Implementation Cost: $620 $500 $1,120

Simple Payback (years): (Net and without Avoided Costs) 2.8 / 11.4 2.8 / 11.1 2.8 / 11.3



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ECM # 5: Upgrade Kitchen Appliances with Energy Star Models

* Note: Avoided Cost = Cost of Like and Kind replacement

Some of the kitchen equipment at the High Schools (specifically reach-in refrigerators,

dish washers and ice machines) is older and less efficient than newer models.

Replacing this equipment with higher efficiency, Energy Star labeled equipment will

provide at least $10,000 in annual savings.

Improvements in kitchen equipment include lower idle rates, better insulation which

reduces the amount of standby losses through sides and top, and premium efficiency

compressor and fan motors.

Central

HS

Mendham

HSTOTAL



NJ Rebate: $0 $0 $0




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ECM # 6: Replace Boilers with High Efficiency Modular/Modulating Condensing Boilers

Mendham High School is equipped with two Weil-McClane cast iron, natural gas fired, hot waterboilers located in the original building’s MER.

These boilers are approximately 15 years old and are half way to the end of the equipment service life(ASHRAE states the service life of similar equipment to be 25 years).

The ages, sizes, types and configurations of the boilers do not lend themselves to efficient operation.Generally, as boilers age, the efficiency degrades and the boilers must consume more fuel in order toproduce the same rated output. In addition, there is a direct correlation between risk of equipmentfailure (tube breaks & meltdown, shell cracks, furnace surface area failure) and equipment age.

If the existing boilers could be replaced by high efficiency, modulating or modular condensing boilers,savings will be realized in two ways.

Modulating boilers, usually 1,000 MBH or smaller, employ multiple burners to meet the heating load. Each burneroperates independently, eliminating the “all on/all off” operation of single burner boilers. As building loadincreases only those burners necessary to meet the load are fired. This allows each burner to run at optimalefficiency. Modular boilers operate under the same principal but for larger installations. In this case multipleboilers are used rather than multiple burners. Modular boilers usually are employed in 1000, 2000 or 3000 MBHsizes.

Condensing boilers recover energy from the exhaust gas thus allowing high efficiencies of 90% and above.

When a boiler is both a modulating/modular type and a condensing type, extremely high efficienciescan be realized.

The new Fulton Pulse boilers installed at Mendham High and the Aerco boilers at Central High areexamples of the equipment recommended by this ECM

Picture: Old HHW Boiler (WM MHS) Picture: New HHW Boiler (WM MHS)

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ECM #6: Replace Boilers with High Efficiency Modulating Condensing Boilers (continued)

NOTE: The presented economics should be used for planning purposes only. If the client decides to proceed with any boiler replacement project,

these economics should be refined with an investment grade analysis.

Mendham HS

Estimated Annual Savings: $35,000

Gross Estimated Implementation Cost: $146,000

NJ Rebate: $9,000

Net Estimated Implementation Cost: $137,000

Simple Payback (years): 4.2

Annual Avoided CO2 Emissions (tons): 203

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ECM # 7: At EOL, Replace Aging Packaged Roof Top Units with High Efficiency Units

Some of the existing rooftop units (RTUs) are near or beyondthe end of their estimated equipment service life (EESL) perASHRAE standards. (The EESL for package rooftop units is15 years.)

Replacing these RTU’s with new, higher efficiency units willsignificantly reduce annual energy and maintenance costs.

New Jersey SmartStart offers rebates that usually pay for theincremental cost to upgrade to higher efficient units.

Typical Energy Efficiency Ratios**

**Energy Efficiency Ratios: EER is the rating of cooling

output (Btu) divided by the electrical energy input (watts).

The higher the EER, the more efficient the unit.

Unit Capacity (tons) Existing Proposed

5 13.0 14.3

10 10.1 12.3

Central HS Mendham

HSTOTAL



NJ Rebate: $13,000 $25,000 $38,000

Avoided Cost (Like and Kind Replacement):* $141,000 $398,000 $538,600


Simple Payback (years): (Net and without Avoided Costs) 9.6 / 41.0 5.7 / 38.0 6.8 / 36.7



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ECM # 8: Walk-In Cooler Controllers

Typically the walk-in cooler evaporator fans run continuously.

However, full airflow is only required 50% of the runtime.

In the most common applications (those that use single-phase

power), motors for the fans are typically shaded-pole or

permanent-split-capacitor types, both of which are very inefficient.

Inexpensive controllers are currently available that slow these

fans when full-speed operation is unnecessary.

Reducing the operating speed reduces the energy consumption of

the fan. In addition, the motor produces less heat at slower

speeds, which means that the compressor has less heat to

remove from the refrigerated compartment.

Central

HS

Mendham

HSTOTAL

Estimated Annual Savings: $200 $200 $400


NJ Rebate: $0 $0 $0




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ECM # 9: VFD’s on Univent Blower Fans

Currently, all of the fans in the unit ventilators (univents) run at a constant speed.

Installation of fractional horsepower variable speed drives on the fans will reduce

fan energy by slowing the fans when setpoints have been achieved.

The West Morris RHS BOE schools have over 140 univents serving the

classrooms and offices.

Central

HS

Mendham

HSTOTAL



NJ Rebate: $0 $0 $0




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ECM #10: Creation of an Energy Awareness & Education Program

West Morris Regional High School District currently has no observed program in place.

Educational institutions are where our nation’s youth spend a significant portion of their

time. As such, educators can have a potentially large impact on promoting an energy

conscious and conservation-minded society that starts at their school, leading to energy

cost reductions, environmental benefits, and national energy independence.

In addition, schools can receive recognition for their efforts and possible media coverage,

which can contribute to enhanced school spirit, and individual feelings of accomplishment

and connection.

Estimated Annual Savings: $10,000 - $15,000*

Gross Estimated Implementation Cost: $1500 each

Expected Rebate / Energy Efficiency Credit: None

Net Estimated Implementation Costs: $1500

Simple Payback (yrs): Varies

Annual Avoided CO2 Emissions (tons): Varies

Cost per Ton CO2 Reduction ($/ton): Varies

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ECM #24: Creation of an Energy Awareness & Education Program (continued)

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Operations and Maintenance Items

Icing and deteriorated insulation on refrigerant lines:

Condition:

Dome-Tech noticed several AC refrigerant supply lines with deteriorated or missing insulation.

Issue:This results in the compressor having to expend more energy to overcome the heat gain suffered by the exposed supply lines.

In some cases, icing is occurring which could indicate low refrigerant levels.

Solution:

WM RHS District should implement an annual inspection program for all refrigerant lines. Missing insulation should be replaced. Foam insulation should be protected from UV damage by a coating of exterior latex paint.

Any icing, leaks or other problems should be investigated and corrected.

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Renewable/Distributed Energy Measures

Distributed Generation & Renewable Energy

Distributed Generation (on-site generation) generates electricity from many small energy sources. These sources can be renewable (solar/wind/geothermal) or can be small scale power generation technologies (CHP, fuel cells, microturbines)

Renewable energy is energy generated from natural resources (sunlight, wind, and underground geothermal heat) which are naturally replenished

Photovoltaics (solar) are particularly popular in Germany and Spain and growing in popularity in the U.S.

Wind power is growing as well, mostly in Europe and the U.S.

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Renewable Energy Technologies: Wind

Wind turbines generate electricity by harnessing a wind stream's kinetic energy as it spins the turbine airfoils. As with most renewable energy sources, wind

energy is subject to intermittent performance due to the unpredictability of wind resources.

Chester Wind Speed

As previously stated, wind speed is critical to the successful wind turbine installation. According to average wind data from NASA’s Surface Meteorology and

Solar Energy records, the average annual wind speed for the Chester/ West Morris area is 5.0meters per second. Ideal wind speeds for a successful

project should average over 6 meters per second.

For Chester, Dome-Tech considered three (3) types of wind turbine technologies; building integrated wind turbines (1 kW each) and traditional ground

mounted wind turbines (5 kW & 50 kW).

Building Integrated Wind Turbines

Model: AeroVironment AVX1000

Height: 8.5’

Rotor Diameter: 6’

Weight: 130 lbs.

Cut-In Wind Speed: 2.2 m/s

Maximum Generating Capacity: 1 kW

5 kW Ground Mount

Model: WES5 Tulipo

Height: 40’


Weight: 1,900 lbs.


Maximum Generating Capacity: 5.2 kW

50 kW Ground Mount

Model: Entegrity EW50

Height: 102’


Weight: 21,000 lbs.


Maximum Generating Capacity: 50 kW

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Wind Turbine Pros & Cons

Pros Cons

Annual reduction in energy

spend and use can be

potentially reduced by almost

$17,000 (5% reduction).

Typical equipment life span is

15-30 years.

Reduction of annual

greenhouse gas emissions by

39 tons per year.

A wind turbine project could

be incorporated into science

and other curriculums to raise

student awareness of energy

alternatives.

High visible “green” project.

Payback period is significant

(9 years).

Average area wind speed is

not ideal and impacts

performance.

Prone to lighting strikes.

Bird collisions are likely, but

may be reduced with avian

guard (building integrate only).

Zoning may be an issue.

Check with local zoning

regulations.

Wind turbines do create

noise, although below 50 dB (a

typical car ride is over 80 dB).

The project economics and wind turbine pros and cons are presented in the following tables:

Due to attractive payback and high potential for energy reduction, the 50 kilowatt ground mounted wind

turbine project appears to be the most attractive option. Should the West Morris Regional High School

District decide to pursue a wind turbine project, Dome-Tech recommends commissioning a more detailed

study.

Wind Turbine Economics CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

Building

Integrated

Ground Mount

5 kW

Ground

Mount 50 kW

Gross Installation Cost Estimate $130,000 $62,400 $250,000

NJJ SSB Rebate $47,498 $37,483 $98,436

Net Installation Cost Estimate $82,502 $24,917 $151,564

Annual Energy Savings $2,277 $1,797 $16,950

Simple Payback 36.2 yrs. 13.9 yrs. 8.9 yrs.

System Capacity 20 kW 10 kW 50 kW

Annual Avoided Energy Use 14,843 kWh 11,713 kWh 110,472 kWh

Annual CO2 Emmisions, Therms 5 4 39

% of Annual Electric Use* 0.7% 0.6% 5.4%

West Morris Central High School: 2053843 kWh/Year.

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Wind Turbine Pros & Cons

Pros Cons

Annual reduction in energy

spend and use can be

potentially reduced by about

$17,000 (6% reduction).

Typical equipment life span is

15-30 years.

Reduction of annual

greenhouse gas emissions by

39 tons per year.

A wind turbine project could

be incorporated into science

and other curriculums to raise

student awareness of energy

alternatives.

High visible “green” project.

Payback period is significant

(over 8 years).

Average area wind speed is

not ideal and impacts

performance.

Prone to lighting strikes.

Bird collisions are likely, but

may be reduced with avian

guard (building integrate only).

Zoning may be an issue.

Check with local zoning

regulations.

Wind turbines do create

noise, although below 50 dB (a

typical car ride is over 80 dB).

The project economics and wind turbine pros and cons are presented in the following tables:

Due to attractive payback and high potential for energy reduction, the 50 kilowatt ground mounted wind

turbine project appears to be the most attractive option. Should the West Morris Regional High School

District decide to pursue a wind turbine project, Dome-Tech recommends commissioning a more detailed

study.

Wind Turbine Economics MENDHAM HIGH SCHOOL

Building

Integrated

Ground Mount

5 kW

Ground

Mount 50 kW

Gross Installation Cost Estimate $130,000 $62,400 $250,000

NJJ SSB Rebate $47,498 $37,483 $98,436

Net Installation Cost Estimate $82,502 $24,917 $151,564

Annual Energy Savings $2,330 $1,838 $17,339

Simple Payback 35.4 yrs. 13.6 yrs. 8.7 yrs.

System Capacity 20 kW 10 kW 50 kW

Annual Avoided Energy Use 14,843 kWh 11,713 kWh 110,472 kWh

Annual CO2 Emmisions, Therms 5 4 39

% of Annual Electric Use* 0.8% 0.7% 6.2%

West Morris Mendham High School: 1778565 kWh/Year.

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Renewable Energy Technologies: Solar Photovoltaic

Solar Photovoltaic

Sunlight can be converted into electricity using photovoltaics (PV).

A solar cell or photovoltaic cell is a device that converts sunlight directly into electricity.

Photons in sunlight hit the solar panel and are absorbed by semiconducting materials, such as silicon. Electrons are knocked loose from their atoms, allowing them to flow through the material to produce electricity.

Solar cells are often electrically connected and encapsulated as a module, in series, creating an additive voltage. The modules are connected in an array. The power output of an array is measured in watts or kilowatts, and typical energy needs are measured in kilowatt-hours.

Can be recommended in this application for placement on additional schools / areas.

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West Morris RHS BOE

West Morris RHS BOE is participating in Morris County’s solar PV program which will result in the installation of sizable PV systems on each of the two high schools’ roofs.

Accordingly, Dome-Tech did not assess roof-top solar PV systems at the schools. However, the BOE requested Dome-Tech estimate how much additional solar power could be generated by PV systems on structures installed over the parking lots (a.k.a. “carport PV systems”).

The following tables contain the results of these analyses. Details including the areas considered appropriate for installation are included in the appendices.

Note that these figures are based on estimated placement and configuration of the PV systems. Actual site-specific engineering could significantly change the location and/or the generating capacity of the final design.

Best practices dictate that PV systems should not be designed to produce more kWh than a site consumes annually. The capacity of the rooftop PV systems installed by the County could effect the size of any PV systems installed over the parking lots.

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Solar Photovoltaic Systems

System Capacity, kw-dc (maximum utilization of space) 911 kw dc

Estimated Annual AC Energy Produced by Proposed Solar PV System 959,801 kwh

Total Annual Facility Electric Use, kwhrs 2,053,843 kwh

Proposed % of Total Annual kWh supplied by Solar PV 47%

All-In Rate for Electric Year 1 $0.153 / kwh

Year 1 Electric Cost Savings $146,850

Year 1 Maintenance Costs $18,213

Estimated Year 1 SREC Value: $640 / SREC

Estimated Year 1 SREC Revenue: $613,956

Actual Payback 8.9 years

IRR (25 Years) 8.7%

Net Present Value (25 yrs, 3% discount rate) $3,334,447

Cost per kW installed $6,500

System Installed Cost (does not include value of tax credits) $5,919,079

NJ CEP Rebate ($1/watt for systems < 50 kW) $0

Federal Business Energy Tax Credit (0%) $0

Install Parking Lot Mount Solar Photovoltaic System(s)

Assumptions

Financial Results

Cost and Rebate / Tax Incentives

WEST MORRIS CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

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Solar Photovoltaic Systems

System Capacity, kw-dc (maximum utilization of space) 963 kw dc

Estimated Annual AC Energy Produced by Proposed Solar PV System 1,014,746 kwh

Total Annual Facility Electric Use, kwhrs 1,778,565 kwh

Proposed % of Total Annual kWh supplied by Solar PV 57%

All-In Rate for Electric Year 1 $0.153 / kwh

Year 1 Electric Cost Savings $155,256

Year 1 Maintenance Costs $19,255

Estimated Year 1 SREC Value: $640 / SREC

Estimated Year 1 SREC Revenue: $649,102

Actual Payback 8.9 years

IRR (25 Years) 8.7%

Net Present Value (25 yrs, 3% discount rate) $3,525,330

Cost per kW installed $6,500

System Installed Cost (does not include value of tax credits) $6,257,921

NJ CEP Rebate ($1/watt for systems < 50 kW) $0

Federal Business Energy Tax Credit (0%) $0

Install Parking Lot Mount Solar Photovoltaic System(s)

Assumptions

Financial Results

Cost and Rebate / Tax Incentives

WEST MORRIS MENDHAM HIGH SCHOOL

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Solar Photo Voltaic System

Non-Financial Benefits of Solar PV

The district is currently planning to implement PV

projects. This planned implementation of solar PV

projects at West Morris would place your facilities at

the forefront of renewable energy utilization. This

allows the District the opportunity to not only gain

experience with this energy technology, but also to

win recognition as an environmentally sensitive,

socially conscience institution. Additionally, these

projects could be incorporated into science

education and additional curriculums to raise

awareness of current energy alternatives to the

younger generations.

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Renewable Energy Technologies: CHP/Cogeneration

CHP (combined heat and power) or cogeneration is the use of a heat engine to simultaneously generate both electricity and useful heat.

Fuel Cells are electrochemical conversion devices that operate by catalysis, separation the protons and the electrons of the reactant fuel, and forcing the electrons to travel through a circuit to produce electricity. The catalyst is typically a platinum group metal or alloy. Another catalytic process takes the electrons back in, combining them with the protons and oxidant, producing waste products (usually water and carbon dioxide).

Microturbines are rotary engines that extract energy from a flow of combustion gas. They can be used with absorption chillers to provide cooling through waste heat rather than electricity. Microturbines are

best suited for facilities with year-round thermal and/or cooling loads.

CHP is not recommended for West Morris Regional High School District due to the lack of thermal requirements in the summertime.

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Utility Tariff and Rate Review: Electricity

Accounts and Rate Class: West Morris Regional High School District has three facilities with

eleven electric accounts with service behind Jersey Central Power & Light Company under

rate classes General Service Secondary 3 Phase.

Electric Consumption and Cost: Based on the one-year period studied, the total annual

electric expenditure for the District is about $612,000 and the total annual consumption is

about 3,941,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh).

Average/Effective Rate per kWh: For the one year period studied, the District’s average

monthly cost per kilowatt-hour ranged from 13.4 ¢/kWh to 67.9 ¢/kWh, inclusive of utility

delivery charges. The District’s overall, average cost per kilowatt-hour during this period was

15.5 ¢/kWh.

o Note that these average electric rates are “all–inclusive”; that is, they include all supply service

(generation and commodity-related) charges, as well as all delivery service charges. The supply

service charges typically represent the majority (60-80%) of the total monthly bill. It is the supply

portion of your bill that is deregulated, which is discussed on subsequent slides in this section.

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Utility Tariff and Rate Review: Natural Gas

Accounts and Rate Class: West Morris Regional High School District has two facilities with

five natural gas accounts behind Public Service Electric and Gas Company and New Jersey

Natural Gas under rate classes Large Volume Gas (LVG) and General Service Gas (GSGH &

GSL).

Natural Gas Consumption and Cost: Based on the one-year period studied, the total

annual natural gas expenditure for the District is about $254,000 and the total annual

consumption is about 227,000 therms (th). Natural gas is used predominantly throughout the

winter period for heating purposes.

Average/Effective Rate per Therm: For the one year period studied, the District’s average

cost per therm ranged from $0.70 to $4.73 per therm, inclusive of utility delivery charges. The

District’s overall, average cost per therm during this period was $1.12 per therm.

o Note that these average natural gas rates are “all–inclusive”; that is, they include all supply service

(interstate transportation and commodity-related) charges, as well as all delivery service charges. The

supply service charges typically represent the majority (60-80%) of the total monthly bill. It is the supply

portion of your bill that is deregulated, which is discussed on subsequent slides in this section.

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Utility Deregulation in New Jersey: Background and Retail Energy Purchasing

In August 2003, per the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act [N.J.S.A 48:3-49], the

State of New Jersey deregulated its electric marketplace thus making it possible for customers

to shop for a third-party (someone other than the utility) supplier of retail electricity.

Per this process, every single electric account for every customer in New Jersey was placed

into one of two categories: BGS-FP or BGS-CIEP. BGS-FP stands for Basic Generation

Service-Fixed Price; BGS-CIEP stands for Basic Generation Service-Commercial and

Industrial Energy Pricing.

At its first pass, this categorization of accounts was based on rate class. The largest electric

accounts in the State (those served under a Primary or a Transmission-level rate class) were

moved into BGS-CIEP pricing. All other accounts (the vast majority of accounts in the State of

New Jersey, including residential) were placed in the BGS-FP category, receiving default

electric supply service from the utility.

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has continued to move new large energy

users from the BGS-FP category into the BGS-CIEP category by lowering the demand (kW)

threshold for electric accounts receiving Secondary service. Several years ago, this threshold

started at 1,500kW; now, it has come down to 1,000 kW. So, if an account’s “peak load share”

(as assigned by the utility) is less than 1,000 kW, then that facility/account is in the BGS-FP

category. If you are unsure, you may contact Dome-tech for assistance.

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Utility Deregulation in New Jersey: Background and Retail Energy Purchasing (cont.)

There are at least 3 important differentiating factors to note about each rate category:

1. The rate structure for BGS-FP accounts and for BGS-CIEP accounts varies.

2. The “do-nothing” option (ie, what happens when you don’t shop for retail energy) varies.

3. The decision about whether, and why, to shop for a retail provider varies.

Secondary (small to medium) Electric Accounts:

o BGS-FP rate schedules for all utilities are set, and re-set, each year. Per the results of our State’s BGS

Auction process, held each February, new utility default rates go into effect every year on June 1st. The

BGS-FP rates become each customer’s default rates, and they dictate a customer’s “Price to Compare”

(benchmark) for shopping purposes. To learn more about the BGS Auction process, please go to

www.bgs-auction.com.

o A customer’s decision about whether to buy energy from a retail energy supplier is, therefore, dependent

upon whether a supplier can offer rates that are lower than the utility’s (default) Price to Compare. In

2009, and for the first time in several years, many BGS-FP customers have “switched” from the utility to

a retail energy supplier because there have been savings. This may be the same case in 2010.

Primary (large) Electric Accounts:

o The BGS-CIEP category is quite different. There are two main features to note about BGS-CIEP

accounts that do not switch to a retail supplier for service. The first is that they pay an hourly market

rate for energy; the second is that these accounts also pay a “retail margin adder” of $0.0053/kWh. For

these large accounts, this retail adder can amount to tens of thousands of dollars. The adder is

eliminated when a customer switches to a retail supplier for service.

o For BGS-CIEP accounts, the retail adder makes a customer’s decision about whether to switch

relatively simple. However, the process of setting forth a buying strategy can be complex, which is why

many public entities seek professional assistance when shopping for energy.

o For more information concerning hourly electric market prices for our region, please refer to

www.pjm.com.

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Utility Deregulation in New Jersey: Background and Retail Energy Purchasing (cont.)

Natural Gas Accounts:

o The natural gas market in New Jersey is also deregulated. Unlike the electric market, there are no

“penalties”, or “adders”, for not shopping for natural gas. Most customers that remain with the utility for

natural gas service pay rates that are market-based and that fluctuate on a monthly basis. While natural

gas is a commodity that is exceptionally volatile and that is traded minute-by-minute during open trading

sessions, market rates are “settled” each month, 3 business days prior to the subsequent month (this is

called the “prompt month”). Customers that do not shop for a natural gas supplier will typically pay this

monthly settlement rate to the utility, plus other costs that are necessary to bring gas from Louisiana up

to New Jersey and ultimately to your facility.

o For additional information about natural gas trading and current market futures rates for various

commodities, you can refer to www.nymex.com.

o A customer’s decision about whether to buy natural gas from a retail supplier is typically dependent

upon whether a customer seeks budget certainty and/or longer-term rate stability. Customers can

secure longer-term fixed prices by enlisting a retail natural gas supplier. Many larger natural gas

customers also seek the assistance of a professional consultant to assist in their procurement process.

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Retail Energy Purchasing: Recommendations and Resources

Electric

o Based on current and recent market conditions, and actual bid processes run by Dome-Tech for various

clients during 2010, we have seen customers with BGS-FP accounts save approximately 10-20% in

projected energy costs by switching to retail energy supplier. The District could secure this type of

agreement, this could represent an annual savings of approximately $61,000 for the larger accounts at

the District. It is important to note that actual rates and potential savings will be dependent on several

factors, including market conditions, account usage characteristics/load profile (load factor), volume, and

contract term. For the period studied, the District utilized South Jersey Energy as a third party supplier

for electricity.

Natural Gas

o Based on current and recent market conditions, and actual bid processes run by Dome-Tech for various

clients during 2010, we have seen many customers entering into longer-term contracts for fixed natural

gas rates. These rates vary substantially based on load type, volume, and term. For the period studied,

the District was not utilizing a third party supplier for natural gas.

Energy Purchasing Co-Operatives

Many public entities participate in various energy aggregation buying groups. Sometimes, an entity will

have multiple options to choose from. These might include purchasing through a County co-operative,

or purchasing through a trade-type association (for instance, many schools participate in NJASBO’s

ACES program). Co-operative purchasing may not necessarily get you the lowest rates; however, there

is often substantial volume, and it can represent a good alternative for entities with limited energy

consumption who can have a difficult time getting energy suppliers to respond to them on a direct,

singular basis.

To determine whether a savings opportunity currently exists for your entity, or for guidance on how to get

started, you may contact Dome-Tech to discuss. There is also additional information provided below.

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Retail Energy Purchasing: Recommendations and Resources (cont.)

To learn more about energy deregulation, visit the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities website:

www.bpu.state.nj.us

For more information about the retail energy supply companies that are licensed and registered

to serve customers in New Jersey, visit the following website for more information:

http://www.bpu.state.nj.us/bpu/commercial/shopping.html

Provided below is a list of NJ BPU-licensed retail energy suppliers:

Company Electricity Natural Gas Website

Hess X X hess.com

Sprague X X spragueenergy.com

UGI X X ugienergyservices.com

South Jersey Energy X X southjerseyenergy.com

Direct X X directenergy.com

Global X X globalp.com

Liberty X libertpowercorp.cm

ConEd Solutions X conedsolutions.com

Constellation X newenergy.com

Glacial X glacialenergy.com

Integrys X integrysenergy.com

Suez X suezenergyresources.com

Sempra X semprasolutions.com

Woodruff X woodruffenergy.com

Mx Energy X mxenergy.com

Hudson X hudsonenergyservices.com

Great Eastern X greateasterngas.com

*Note: Not every Supplier serves customers in all utility territories within New Jersey.

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Historical Energy Futures Settlement Prices

Below please find graphs that show the last several years’ worth of market settlement prices for both natural gas and

electricity. Each of these graphs shows the average closing prices of a rolling 12-month period of energy futures

prices. The graphs are representative of the commodity, alone; they do not include any of the additional components

(capacity, transmission, ancillary services, etc.) that comprise a retail energy price. They are meant to provide an

indication of the level of pricing that a particular customer might expect to see, but the graphs do not account for the

specific load profile of any individual energy user.

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Potential Project Funding Sources

Through the NJ Clean Energy program, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities currently

offers a variety of subsidies or rebates for many of the project types outlined in this report.

More detailed information can be found at: www.njcleanenergy.com

NJ Smart Start Buildings – Equipment Rebates noted in ECMs where available.Equipment Rebates - Water Heaters, Lighting, Lighting Controls/Sensors, Chillers, Boilers, Heat

pumps, Air conditioners, Energy Mgmt. Systems/Building Controls, Motors, Motor-ASDs/VSDs,

Custom/Others http://www.njcleanenergy.com/commercial-industrial/programs/nj-smartstart-

buildings/nj-smartstart-buildings

Pay for Performance Program – Performance-Based Incentives for installations.

Provides up to 50% of total project costs. Based on findings in this study, up to $550,000 in

incentives for project implementation could be provided under this program. A minimum

reduction target of 15% compared to baseline must be achieved. Energy modeling of building and

systems and energy reduction plan is required (incentives provided to pay for part of study costs.)

Energy Savings Improvement Program (ESIP) Public entities can contract with energy

serving companies in up to 20-year lease purchases enabling public entities to implement energy

conservation measures to their facilities and pay for the costs using the value of energy savings that

result from the improvements. www.nj.gov/dca/lgs/lfns/09lfns/2009-11.doc

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Potential Project Funding Sources (continued)

Clean Energy Solutions Capital Investment Loan/GrantThe EDA offers up to $5 million in interest-free loans and grants to promote the concept of "going

green" in New Jersey. Under this program, scoring criteria based on the project's environmental and

economic development impact determines the percentage split of loan and grant awarded. Funding

can be used to purchase fixed assets, including real estate and equipment, for an end-use energy

efficiency project, combined heat and power (CHP or cogen) production facility, or new state-of-the-art

efficient electric generation facility, including Class I and Class II renewable Energy.

http://www.njeda.com/web/Aspx_pg/Templates/Npic_Text.aspx?Doc_Id=1078&menuid=1360&topid=72

2&levelid=6&midid=1357

Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBs) – For Renewable Energy ProjectsFederal Loan Program for Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass,

Hydroelectric, Geothermal Electric, Municipal Solid Waste, Hydrokinetic Power, Anaerobic Digestion,

Tidal Energy, Wave Energy, Ocean Thermal

http://www.irs.gov/irb/2007-14_IRB/ar17.html

Renewable funding for PV & wind, plus federal credits currently available: http://www.njcleanenergy.com/renewable-energy/programs/renewable-energy-incentive-

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Potential Project Funding Sources (continued)

Direct Install Program – NJ Clean Energy makes the investment in energy efficiency upgrades by

initially covering 60% of the cost to install the recommended energy efficiency measures. If eligible, the

entity will pay ONLY 40% of the total cost to install the energy efficiency measures.

http://www.njcleanenergy.com/commercial-industrial/programs/direct-install

We encourage you to contact the program directly for further information on this particular program for the

following buildings: BOE Building, Barns, Field House & maintenance/garage buildings.

Steps to Participate for Buildings under 200KW / month

1. CONTACT THE PARTICIPATING CONTRACTOR IN YOUR AREA

Identify the contractor assigned and trained to provide Direct Install services in the county where your project is located. Using the contact

information provided, call or email the Participating Contractor to discuss your project. The contractor will schedule an Energy Assessment and work

with you to complete the Program Application and Participation Agreement. If you’re unable to contact the Participating Contractor or have

questions, you may contact us at 866-NJSMART or send an e-mail to [email protected]..

2. REVIEW RESULTS

After the Energy Assessment, the contractor will review results with you, including what measures qualify and your share of the project cost.

3. DECIDE TO MOVE FORWARD

You will sign a Scope of Work document to proceed with implementation of qualifying measures.

4. ARRANGE INSTALLATION

You and the Participating Contractor will set a convenient start date for the installation.

5. CONFIRM INSTALLATION

Once the Participating Contractor completes the installation, you accept the work by signing a Project Completion Form. A program representative

will approve the project as complete.

6. COMPLETE TRANSACTION

You pay the Participating Contractor your share of the project cost and the program pays its share.

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Next Steps

The following projects should be considered for implementation:

Take steps to install vending machine power management and walk-in

cooler/freezer controls

Implement recommended lighting upgrades

Implement a program to replace aging RTUs with high efficiency units at the end

of their service lives

Implement a program to replace HHW pump motors premium efficiency units at

the end of their service lives

Initiate a detailed design study to replace the old boilers at Mendham High

School at the end of their service lives with modular condensing equipment.

Start Energy Awareness Program

Energy Procurement (Electricity & Gas)

Note that additional “Phase 2” engineering may be required to further develop these projects, to

bring them to bidding and implementation.

Consider applying for Pay-For-Performance Program

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