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Page 1: Energy $avings Opportunities For North Carolina Businesses and Institutions

Energy $avings Energy $avings OpportunitiesOpportunities

For North Carolina For North Carolina

Businesses and InstitutionsBusinesses and Institutions

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What can I do What can I do nownow to curb rising utility to curb rising utility

costs?costs?

How can I better control How can I better control utility costs in the future?utility costs in the future?

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Energy $avings WorkshopsEnergy $avings Workshops

AGENDAAGENDA

No Cost OpportunitiesNo Cost Opportunities

BreakBreak

Low Cost OpportunitiesLow Cost Opportunities

BreakBreak

Capital Cost OpportunitiesCapital Cost Opportunities

Wrap-upWrap-up

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Energy Supply - Cost OutlookEnergy Supply - Cost Outlook

Natural Gas Prices - NC

02468

101214

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

Sep

-05

$/10

00 C

F Natural Gas,Commercial

Natural Gas,Industrial

Source: EIA

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Energy Supply – Cost OutlookEnergy Supply – Cost Outlook

Fuel Oil and Propane Prices

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

Jan-

03

May

-03

Sep-0

3

Jan-

04

May

-04

Sep-0

4

Jan-

05

May

-05

Sep-0

5

cen

ts/g

allo

n

Propane -ResidentialFuel Oil,Residential

Source: EIA

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Energy Supply - Cost OutlookEnergy Supply - Cost Outlook

NC Electricity Prices

4

4.5

5

5.5

6

6.5

7

7.5

19

97

19

98

19

99

20

00

20

01

20

02

20

03

20

04

20

05

ce

nts

/kW

h Electricity,Commercial

Electricity,Industrial

Source: EIA

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Getting Started: Getting Started: Energy Conservation InitiativesEnergy Conservation Initiatives

Find a leaderFind a leader

Get all persons involved within the Get all persons involved within the organization to participate and cooperateorganization to participate and cooperate

Identify the opportunitiesIdentify the opportunities

ImplementationImplementation• no cost (behaviors, policy and no cost (behaviors, policy and

awareness)awareness)• low cost (operations & maintenance)low cost (operations & maintenance)• capital projectscapital projects

Measurement & VerificationMeasurement & Verification

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Building SchedulesBuilding SchedulesAffect Affect allall categories of energy use categories of energy use

Create longer periods of unoccupied Create longer periods of unoccupied timetime

Optimize the use of facilitiesOptimize the use of facilities You may be keeping an entire You may be keeping an entire

building conditioned to use one roombuilding conditioned to use one room

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HVAC HVAC No Cost OpportunitiesNo Cost Opportunities

Adjust your thermostatAdjust your thermostat• 70 deg max winter 76 deg min summer70 deg max winter 76 deg min summer• Why? For a business 1 deg = 3% savingsWhy? For a business 1 deg = 3% savings

Remove obstructions to radiators, air Remove obstructions to radiators, air diffusers, air intakesdiffusers, air intakes

Remove heat sources from underneath Remove heat sources from underneath thermostatsthermostats

During unoccupied times lower temp in During unoccupied times lower temp in winter – raise temp in summerwinter – raise temp in summer

BoilersBoilers• Reduce hot water temperature Reduce hot water temperature • Lower steam pressureLower steam pressure

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Temperature Set-backsTemperature Set-backs During unoccupied timesDuring unoccupied times

One of the greatest energy savings potential in commercial buildings

Conduct set-backs manually or … Programmable 7-day Thermostats

($50-$200, manual override, locking) Proper use of Energy Managements Systems or

Building Automation System (BAS) Winter Set-back Temperature saving;Asheville Climate Example – Typical % savings

60 ° F 55 ° F 50 ° F10% 20% 30%

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LightingLightingNo Cost OpportunitiesNo Cost Opportunities

When you leave the room When you leave the room TURN THEM OFFTURN THEM OFF Optimize use of day lightingOptimize use of day lighting Reduce lightingReduce lighting

• Make use of dual switchingMake use of dual switching Outdoor LightingOutdoor Lighting

• Decorative lighting – is it worth the price ?Decorative lighting – is it worth the price ? Vending MachinesVending Machines

• Have your distributor disconnect the lightsHave your distributor disconnect the lights

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EquipmentEquipmentNo Cost OpportunitiesNo Cost Opportunities

Office equipmentOffice equipment When finished When finished TURN IT OFFTURN IT OFF If available enable sleep mode on all equipmentIf available enable sleep mode on all equipment Computer power save modeComputer power save mode

• Energy Star power management for computers and Energy Star power management for computers and monitors monitors

KitchensKitchens TURN IT OFFTURN IT OFF when finished when finished Turn offTurn off unneeded sections – (i.e. broilers, griddles, unneeded sections – (i.e. broilers, griddles,

etc.etc. Position equipment properlyPosition equipment properly Avoid excessive pre-heatingAvoid excessive pre-heating Full loads onlyFull loads only

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Equipment Equipment (cont.)(cont.)

No Cost OpportunitiesNo Cost OpportunitiesRefrigeratorsRefrigerators Do you need it? Do you need it?

Consolidate?Consolidate? Load properlyLoad properly Keep the door shutKeep the door shut Check the Check the

Temperature settingsTemperature settings• Freezers (-14 to -8 Freezers (-14 to -8 °° F), F),

Refrig (35 - 38 Refrig (35 - 38 °° F) F) Position properlyPosition properly Clean the cooling coilsClean the cooling coils Check the door seals Check the door seals

Replacing a warped refrigerator gasket can save $50 per year.

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Equipment Equipment (cont.)(cont.)

No Cost OpportunitiesNo Cost Opportunities

Air CompressorsAir Compressors TURN IT OFFTURN IT OFF when not in use when not in use Lower operating pressuresLower operating pressures

(2 psi reduction saves 1%)(2 psi reduction saves 1%) Consider the right applicationConsider the right application

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Hot WaterHot WaterNo Cost OpportunitiesNo Cost Opportunities

Reduce hot water heater Reduce hot water heater temperature to 120temperature to 120°° F if allowable F if allowable

Turn heat off at hand washing Turn heat off at hand washing stationsstations

Turn offTurn off recirculation pumps recirculation pumps

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MiscellaneousMiscellaneousNo Cost OpportunitiesNo Cost Opportunities

BuildingsBuildings Keep doors closedKeep doors closed Keep windows closedKeep windows closed Involve security and janitorial staff in your Involve security and janitorial staff in your

TURN IT OFF campaignTURN IT OFF campaign

WaterWater TURN IT OFFTURN IT OFF when not in use when not in use

• Do not leave hoses under pressure when Do not leave hoses under pressure when not in usenot in use

Water is not a broomWater is not a broom

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Vehicle Use and Fuel SavingsVehicle Use and Fuel Savings TURN IT OFFTURN IT OFF reduce or eliminate idle time reduce or eliminate idle time Reduce aggressive driving. Avoid high Reduce aggressive driving. Avoid high

speeds. speeds. Maximize use of most efficient vehicles in Maximize use of most efficient vehicles in

your fleetyour fleet Car pool and task poolCar pool and task pool Become involved in Clean Cities programsBecome involved in Clean Cities programs Maintain vehicle properlyMaintain vehicle properly www.fueleconomy.govwww.fueleconomy.gov

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Utility AccountingUtility Accounting

Track consumption as well as costTrack consumption as well as cost Know the vocabularyKnow the vocabulary

• kWh = total electricity used in billing kWh = total electricity used in billing period period

• kW = greatest 15 minute use in periodkW = greatest 15 minute use in period• BTU = British Thermal UnitBTU = British Thermal Unit• Therm = 100,000 BTU’sTherm = 100,000 BTU’s• Dekatherm (Dt) = 1,000,000 BTU’sDekatherm (Dt) = 1,000,000 BTU’s• CCF = Hundreds of cubic feet = 1 ThermCCF = Hundreds of cubic feet = 1 Therm• MCF = Thousands of cubic feetMCF = Thousands of cubic feet

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Fuel Cost ComparisonFuel Cost Comparison

NC Commercial AveragesNC Commercial Averages Electricity: $0.069/kWhElectricity: $0.069/kWh

Natural gas Natural gas $1.50/therm$1.50/therm

Propane $1.60 / gallonPropane $1.60 / gallon #2 Fuel Oil #2 Fuel Oil

$1.94/gallon$1.94/gallon

Unit Energy Unit Energy ComparisonsComparisons

Electric Strip Heat: Electric Strip Heat: $19/MMbtu$19/MMbtu

Heat Pump: Heat Pump: $6.33/MMbtu$6.33/MMbtu

NG Furnace: NG Furnace: $15.00/MMbtu$15.00/MMbtu

Propane Furnace Propane Furnace $20.46/MMbtu$20.46/MMbtu

#2 Oil Furnace: #2 Oil Furnace: $15.85/MMbtu$15.85/MMbtu

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Utility Rate AnalysisUtility Rate Analysis

No capital investment requiredNo capital investment required Do you understand how you are billed?Do you understand how you are billed? Many rate schedulesMany rate schedules Are you on the best rate schedule?Are you on the best rate schedule?

When to check?When to check? Who to work with?Who to work with?

Can you change operations to provide Can you change operations to provide quick savings?quick savings?

NC State Agencies are saving $650,000 annually through energy rate reviews

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Utility AccountingUtility Accounting

Easy ways to track Easy ways to track bills & Usebills & Use• Go on line to view –Go on line to view –

Account informationAccount information

Energy UsageEnergy Usage

Energy analysisEnergy analysis

Benchmark your Benchmark your Energy UsageEnergy Usage• ToolsTools• www.energystar.govwww.energystar.gov

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Energy LinksEnergy Links•State Energy Office http://www.energync.net/•DPPEA http://www.p2pays.org/http://www.p2pays.org/

•Progress Energyhttp://www.progress-energy.com/custservice/index.asp

•Duke Energy http://www.duke-energy.com/businesses/managing/•Dominion North Carolina Powerhttp://www.dom.com/about/companies/ncpower/index.jsp•ElectriCities http://www.electricities.com/index.htm•Co-ops http://www.ncemcs.com/north_carolina.htm

•PSNC http://www.scana.com/PSNC+Energy/Conservation/default.htm•Piedmont NG http://www.piedmontng.com/

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Getting Started: Getting Started: Energy Conservation InitiativesEnergy Conservation Initiatives

Find a leaderFind a leader

Get all persons involved with organization to Get all persons involved with organization to participate and cooperateparticipate and cooperate

Identify the opportunitiesIdentify the opportunities

ImplementationImplementation• no cost (behaviors, policy and awareness)no cost (behaviors, policy and awareness)

• low cost (operations & maintenance)low cost (operations & maintenance)• Capital projectsCapital projects

Measurement & VerificationMeasurement & Verification

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LifeLife Cycle Costing Cycle Costing The cheapest initial cost may be the The cheapest initial cost may be the

most expensive choicemost expensive choice To calculate:To calculate:

purchase price +purchase price + lifetime maintenance cost +lifetime maintenance cost +

lifetime operating cost (including lifetime operating cost (including energy) = energy) = total costtotal cost

Compare Compare total costtotal cost of all of all products being considered.products being considered.

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HVAC HVAC Low Cost OpportunitiesLow Cost Opportunities

• Programmable 7-day thermostatsProgrammable 7-day thermostats• Special units for Heat PumpsSpecial units for Heat Pumps• Remember 1 degree = 3% savingsRemember 1 degree = 3% savings

• Thermostat locationThermostat location Replace air filters regularlyReplace air filters regularly Clean heat-transfer coils in heat pumps, Clean heat-transfer coils in heat pumps,

air conditioners and chillersair conditioners and chillers Inspect ducts for leaks and missing Inspect ducts for leaks and missing

insulationinsulation• Balance air flow in ducts to prevent cold spots in Balance air flow in ducts to prevent cold spots in

buildingbuilding

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HVACHVAC (cont) (cont) Low Cost OpportunitiesLow Cost Opportunities

HVAC controls tune-upHVAC controls tune-up Boiler tune-upBoiler tune-up Survey steam traps for proper functionSurvey steam traps for proper function

• Repair traps as neededRepair traps as needed Radiator thermostat controlsRadiator thermostat controls Clean strainers/filters upstream of trapsClean strainers/filters upstream of traps Up to 5% savings for keeping steam Up to 5% savings for keeping steam

system maintainedsystem maintained

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LightingLightingLow Cost OpportunitiesLow Cost Opportunities

Lighting Power DensityLighting Power Density

Building Building foot foot wattswatts

Categories Categories candles candles per per sf sf

OfficesOffices 30 - 5030 - 50 1 1 ClassroomClassroom 50 50 1.41.4 Bank LobbiesBank Lobbies 15 15 1.81.8 Garage Repair AreaGarage Repair Area 75 75 1.41.4 Bathroom, StairwellsBathroom, Stairwells 15 15 0.90.9 Library Study AreaLibrary Study Area 50 50 1.71.7

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LightingLightingLow Cost OpportunitiesLow Cost Opportunities

Clean fixtures and bulbs periodicallyClean fixtures and bulbs periodically De-lampDe-lamp Lower room light levels and use task Lower room light levels and use task

lighting CFL (compact fluorescent lamp)lighting CFL (compact fluorescent lamp) Occupancy sensorsOccupancy sensors Replace EXIT signs with LED’sReplace EXIT signs with LED’s Replace T-12 with T-8 lampsReplace T-12 with T-8 lamps

• T8 lamps offer better performance, more T8 lamps offer better performance, more selection, less heat, & elimination of humselection, less heat, & elimination of hum

Replace incandescent lamps with CFLReplace incandescent lamps with CFL

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Self-ballasted CFLsSelf-ballasted CFLs

T3&T4 Triple&Quad

T3&T4 Spiral

Medium & Candelabra Base

Candles

T4-AlineT3-Aline

Self Ballasted Compact Fluorescents- not to scale

Globe R40OutdoorPost-top R30

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Incandescent vs. CFL Cost ComparisonIncandescent vs. CFL Cost Comparison

IncandescentIncandescent CFLCFL

WattsWatts 100100 2727

Rated LifeRated Life 750 hours750 hours 10,000 hours10,000 hours

No. Bulb per 10K hoursNo. Bulb per 10K hours 1313 11

kWh over 10K hourskWh over 10K hours 1,0001,000 270270

Cost per kWhCost per kWh $0.08$0.08 $0.08$0.08

Operating Cost over 10K Operating Cost over 10K hourshours

$80.00$80.00 $21.60$21.60

Cost per BulbCost per Bulb $0.50$0.50 $1.50$1.50

Bulb Cost over 10K Bulb Cost over 10K hourshours

$6.50$6.50 $1.50$1.50

Life Cycle CostLife Cycle Cost $86.50$86.50 $23.10$23.10

Net Savings over 10,000 hours: $63.40

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EquipmentEquipmentLow Cost OpportunitiesLow Cost Opportunities

Office equipmentOffice equipment• Specify Energy Star equipment for new Specify Energy Star equipment for new

purchasespurchases• Flat panel computer monitorsFlat panel computer monitors Energy saving sensors on vending machinesEnergy saving sensors on vending machines

• Vendor Requirement in new contractsVendor Requirement in new contracts

Using Energy Star office equipment saves about $50 per employee per year.

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Equipment Equipment (cont)(cont)

Low Cost OpportunitiesLow Cost OpportunitiesKitchensKitchens Replace warped refrigerator sealsReplace warped refrigerator seals Low flow pre-rinse sprayer (1.6 gpm)Low flow pre-rinse sprayer (1.6 gpm)

Hours of Hours of Spray Spray Valve Valve UsageUsage

Water Water SavingSaving

ssgallons/day gallons/day

Waste Water Waste Water SavingsSavings

gallons/day gallons/day

Gas Gas SavingSaving

sstherms/therms/day day

Annual Annual Dollar Dollar

SavingsSavings

2 2 hours/day hours/day 100100gallons gallons

100100gallons gallons

0.70.7therms therms

$400 - $400 - $500 $500

4 4 hours/day hours/day 200200gallons gallons

200200gallons gallons

1.31.3therms therms

$800 - $800 - $1,000 $1,000

6 6 hours/day hours/day 300300gallons gallons

300300gallons gallons 2.02.0

therms therms

$1,200 -$1,200 -$1,500$1,500

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Equipment Equipment (cont)(cont)

Low Cost OpportunitiesLow Cost Opportunities

Air compressorsAir compressors Fix the leaks (a 1/16” leak wastes Fix the leaks (a 1/16” leak wastes

$667/year)$667/year) Use the right nozzlesUse the right nozzles Adequate ventilation in compressor roomAdequate ventilation in compressor room

• Use outside make-up air (save 5-7%)Use outside make-up air (save 5-7%)

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Hot WaterHot WaterLow Cost OpportunitiesLow Cost Opportunities

Place timer on electric hot water Place timer on electric hot water heaterheater

When it fails, replace gas, tank style When it fails, replace gas, tank style hot water heater with on demand hot water heater with on demand hot water heaterhot water heater

Install pipe insulationInstall pipe insulation

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MiscellaneousMiscellaneous

Low Cost OpportunitiesLow Cost Opportunities

BuildingsBuildings Insulation OpportunitiesInsulation Opportunities

• Walls Ceilings FloorsWalls Ceilings Floors Weather StrippingWeather Stripping

• Doors WindowsDoors Windows Gaskets for electrical wall plates on Gaskets for electrical wall plates on

outside wallsoutside walls

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Miscellaneous Miscellaneous (cont)(cont) Low Cost OpportunitiesLow Cost Opportunities

WaterWater Showerheads (1.5 gallons per minute, Showerheads (1.5 gallons per minute,

gpm)gpm) Sink aerators (0.5 gpm)Sink aerators (0.5 gpm) Repair leaksRepair leaks

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Don’t pay sewer charges on water you Don’t pay sewer charges on water you don’t dischargedon’t discharge

Water/sewer bills typically Water/sewer bills typically based on “water use” based on “water use”

Some water/sewer Some water/sewer authorities will reimburse authorities will reimburse you for water not you for water not dischargeddischarged

If you have cooling towers, If you have cooling towers, irrigation systems, or use irrigation systems, or use significant water in your significant water in your products, ask your water products, ask your water authority if option is authority if option is availableavailable

Typically requires a sub-Typically requires a sub-meter.meter.

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Miscellaneous Miscellaneous (cont)(cont) Low Cost OpportunitiesLow Cost Opportunities

VehiclesVehicles Purchase most economical vehicle for taskPurchase most economical vehicle for task If available purchase flex fuel vehiclesIf available purchase flex fuel vehicles Look at hybridsLook at hybrids

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Getting Started: Getting Started: Energy Conservation InitiativesEnergy Conservation Initiatives

Find a leaderFind a leader

Get all persons involved with organization to participate and Get all persons involved with organization to participate and cooperatecooperate

Identify the opportunitiesIdentify the opportunities

ImplementationImplementation• no cost (behaviors, policy and awareness)no cost (behaviors, policy and awareness)• low cost (operations & maintenance)low cost (operations & maintenance)

• Capital projectsCapital projects

Measurement & VerificationMeasurement & Verification

Financing Options for capital projectsFinancing Options for capital projects

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Capital ProjectsCapital Projects

AuditsAudits Available from a variety of sources Available from a variety of sources Audit should be conducted based on Audit should be conducted based on

energy useenergy use Financial opportunitiesFinancial opportunities

• Performance contractingPerformance contracting• SEO loan programSEO loan program• DSIRE Web siteDSIRE Web site• Federal and state tax incentivesFederal and state tax incentives

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Capital Projects Capital Projects (cont)(cont)

HVACHVAC Right size all equipmentRight size all equipment Ground source heat pumpsGround source heat pumps Variable speed drivesVariable speed drives Fuel use flexibilityFuel use flexibility Alternate fuel boilersAlternate fuel boilers Install building automation systemInstall building automation system Boiler economizerBoiler economizer Thermal storageThermal storage

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Capital Projects Capital Projects (cont)(cont)

LightingLighting Complete building re-lampComplete building re-lamp Put lighting on building automation systemPut lighting on building automation system Side benefit – reduces HVAC loadSide benefit – reduces HVAC load LED traffic signalsLED traffic signals

EquipmentEquipment MotorsMotors Make vendors do life cycle cost analysis on major Make vendors do life cycle cost analysis on major

equipment purchasesequipment purchases Waste heat recoveryWaste heat recovery

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Capital Projects Capital Projects (cont)(cont)

Hot waterHot water Solar hot water systemSolar hot water system Waste heat recoveryWaste heat recovery

BuildingsBuildings Insulate un-insulated areasInsulate un-insulated areas Reflective light-colored roofReflective light-colored roof Building automation system Building automation system

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Capital Projects Capital Projects (cont)(cont)

WaterWater Cooling towersCooling towers IrrigationIrrigation Rain water catchmentsRain water catchments

MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Peak shaving generatorsPeak shaving generators Co-generationCo-generation PhotovoltaicPhotovoltaic Wind Wind

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A Quick Energy Quiz A Quick Energy Quiz 1.1. It’s better to turn off my lights every time I leave It’s better to turn off my lights every time I leave

my office than to just turn them off at the end of my office than to just turn them off at the end of the day.the day. True/ False True/ False

2.2. It takes more energy to set my thermostat lower It takes more energy to set my thermostat lower at night in the winter than it does to keep it at at night in the winter than it does to keep it at the same temperature all day and night True/ the same temperature all day and night True/ FalseFalse

3.3. It takes more energy to power down my monitor It takes more energy to power down my monitor during the day using available software, than to during the day using available software, than to leave it on all day. True/ False leave it on all day. True/ False

4.4. Fluorescent lights consume (circle one) 1/10 1/4 Fluorescent lights consume (circle one) 1/10 1/4 1/2 the energy of a regular incandescent light 1/2 the energy of a regular incandescent light bulb, and last (circle one) 2 times 10 times 15 bulb, and last (circle one) 2 times 10 times 15 times as long.times as long.

5.5. A space heater costs (circle one) $20 $50 $100 a A space heater costs (circle one) $20 $50 $100 a year for electricity.year for electricity.

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PossibilitiesPossibilities

““We are all faced with We are all faced with magnificent opportunities, magnificent opportunities,

brilliantly disguised as brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.”impossible situations.”

Charles SwindollCharles Swindoll

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Resource Providers…Resource Providers… State Energy OfficeState Energy Office

http://www.energync.net/http://www.energync.net/ Division of Pollution Prevention and Division of Pollution Prevention and

Environmental AssistanceEnvironmental Assistancehttp://www.p2pays.org/http://www.p2pays.org/

Waste Reduction PartnersWaste Reduction Partnershttp://www.landofsky.org/wrp/http://www.landofsky.org/wrp/

NCSU Industrial Extension ServiceNCSU Industrial Extension Servicehttp://www.ies.ncsu.edu/http://www.ies.ncsu.edu/

NCSU Industrial Assessment CenterNCSU Industrial Assessment Centerhttp://www.mae.ncsu.edu/Centers/IAC/http://www.mae.ncsu.edu/Centers/IAC/

Advanced EnergyAdvanced Energyhttp://www.advancedenergy.org/http://www.advancedenergy.org/

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Resource Providers…Resource Providers… NC Solar CenterNC Solar Center

http://www.ncsc.ncsu.edu/default.cfmhttp://www.ncsc.ncsu.edu/default.cfm Database of State Incentives for Renewable EnergyDatabase of State Incentives for Renewable Energy

http://www.dsireusa.org/http://www.dsireusa.org/ Energy Star Home PageEnergy Star Home Page http://www.energystar.gov/http://www.energystar.gov/ Energy Star Training PageEnergy Star Training Page

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=business.bus_internet_presentationsc=business.bus_internet_presentations

Energy Star Computer Power ManagementEnergy Star Computer Power Managementhttp://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?

c=power_mgt.pr_power_managementc=power_mgt.pr_power_management The Food Service Technology Center The Food Service Technology Center

www.fishnick.comwww.fishnick.com US Department Of Energy (for vehicles)US Department Of Energy (for vehicles)

www.fueleconomy.govwww.fueleconomy.gov

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Resource Providers…Resource Providers… DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

home page home page http://www.eere.energy.gov/http://www.eere.energy.gov/

DOE Comcheck Software downloadDOE Comcheck Software downloadhttp://www.energycodes.gov/comcheck/http://www.energycodes.gov/comcheck/

DOE Best Practices (MotorMaster download)DOE Best Practices (MotorMaster download)http://eereweb.ee.doe.gov/industry/bestpractices/software.htmlhttp://eereweb.ee.doe.gov/industry/bestpractices/software.html

Institute of Textile Technology (Service Listings)Institute of Textile Technology (Service Listings)http://www.itt.edu/Services/ServiceSheets.cfmhttp://www.itt.edu/Services/ServiceSheets.cfm

Los Angeles County wastewater digester gas to Los Angeles County wastewater digester gas to energy energy

http://www.wapa.gov/es/pubs/esb/2005/june/jun058.htmhttp://www.wapa.gov/es/pubs/esb/2005/june/jun058.htm

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Where do you use the most energy?Where do you use the most energy?Typical Office

HVAC

40%

Hot

Water

9%

Misc

Use

5%

Equipment

15%

Food

Prep

2%

Lighting

29%Source: Handbook of Energy Engineering, EIA, and NREL