IntroductionsIntroductions
Today’s Presenters –
Scott Hair, CA Regional Manager – SchoolDude.com
Caroline Roberts, Facilities – San Dieguito Union High School District
Who’s with us today?
Definition: The sum of measures planned and carried out to achieve the objective of using the minimum possible energy while the comfort levels and the production rates are maintained.
Energy Reduction: Goals that focus on reducing energy consumption
Energy Conservation:Long term goals that focus on minimizing energy consumption over time
What is Energy Management?What is Energy Management?
• Increased Global Demands = Higher Sustained Prices– Electricity, Natural Gas, Coal, Oil
• Do NOT have a Baseline
• Aging Buildings and Equipment
• Climactic Effects and Disasters
• No Buy In from Staff
Pain PointsPain Points
Reality CheckReality Check
• The combined number of Commercial and Industrial Facilities in the USA is over
• America’s Commercial and Industrial Facilities spend more than on energy.
• would be saved if Commercial and Industrial Buildings improved by just..
(Source: Energy Star)
Awareness alone can get you up to 10% in savings.
5 million
$202.3 billion annually
$20 Billion10 percent
It Can Be DoneIt Can Be Done
• Energy Star rated buildings use 35 percent less energy and generate 35 percent fewer Greenhouse gas emissions compared to average buildings.
• Buildings that have earned the Energy Star cost 50 cents less per square foot to operate.
(Source: Energy Star)
It Starts with the It Starts with the BillsBills and it Ends with the and it Ends with the BillsBills!!
Return On InvestmentReturn On Investment
District with 5,000 Students
Total Utility Cost: $1.2 Million
Total Square Footage: 956,000
Average Utility Costs for the District: $1.25 per Square Foot
Energy Star says Awareness can save 10%= 12 cents per Square Foot
$.12 x 956,000 square feet = $114,720 Approximate SavingsAlso could be Experienced:
- More Efficient Buildings- Longer Lasting Equipment- More Satisfied Occupants
Which is more efficient?Which is more efficient?
Building A Building B
11 KWH per Square Foot 32 KWH per Square Foot
Energy Manager Energy Manager ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
Source: Texas Energy Managers Association
Source: Texas Energy Managers Association
Energy Manager Energy Manager ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
What are your Challenges?What are your Challenges?
TimeTime
MoneyMoney People to See it Through
Red Red TapeTape
OVERWHELMED!?!?
Energy Management PlanEnergy Management PlanTop 5 Places to StartTop 5 Places to Start
• Gather Utility Bills• Create Energy Policy• Create Energy Audit Plan• Gain Buy In and Start changing Behaviors• Create Evaluation and Reporting
Procedures
• Enter and Track Billing Data
• Bill Review[Error Checking-Missing Bills-Cost and Use Spikes]
• Keep Bills Available???
Gather Utility BillsGather Utility Bills MISSING
HAVE YOU SEEN THIS BILL?Electric Bill
Age: 6 Months Shape: 8 x 11 in Weight: 2 Oz
PLEASE – INFORMATION NEEDED
Last seen April 28th, 2008 on Debbie’s desk or Dave’s file cabinet in the Main Office. Is allergic to water, fire, and crumpling.
If you have any information or have seen Bill, please contact the Facilities Dept. IMMEDIATELY at (555)555-5555
“You don’t know what you don’t know…”
What do the Bills Tell You?• What I am spending and using
• Helps me establish a baseline
• Understand my high and low performing buildings
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Gather Utility BillsGather Utility Bills
Creating a Viable Energy PolicyCreating a Viable Energy Policy
An Energy Policy is a great step to being effective.
POLICYPOLICY
REALREALAUTHORITAUTHORIT
YYEFFECTIVEEFFECTIVEPROGRAMPROGRAM
What the Energy Policy StatesWhat the Energy Policy States
• Rising Utility and Maintenance Costs are a concern.
• A trained employee is needed to manage energy-related issues.
• The Administration is authorizing the Energy Manager position.
• Certain energy management goals will be obtained.
• A plan will be prepared and implemented.
• Incentive and reward ideas will be considered
• Each Building is Different• Individualized Energy Plan• Start with a friendly Building
Building PoliciesBuilding Policies
Annual Energy AuditsAnnual Energy Audits
Knowing what you have and the condition it is in is essential to saving energy.• Inventory Equipment
• Develop records of problem areas
• Record changes in building use.
• Refine list of needed projects.
What should you be doing???What should you be doing???
• Develop relationships with facilities and building staff• Maintaining Equipment essential to your Buildings through a routine PM program• Establish an Energy Master Plan for replacing inefficient equipment• Implement Technology that ensures more efficient use of energy
Facility Director• # of Reactive Energy Equipment WOs• # Climate Control WOs• # PM Energy Equipment WOs• Technical Issues
Energy Manager• Monthly Energy Cost and Use Trends per Building• Monthly Energy Cost and Use Trends by Utility• Energy Action Plan
Working as a TeamWorking as a Team
[Motivation] – Low Cost[Motivation] – Low Cost• Involve building occupants
• Make decision makers aware
• Train staff
• Reward
• Provide information
Changing Human BehaviorsChanging Human Behaviors
The Winds of ChangeThe Winds of ChangePower of the People!
• Sustainability Council: Made up of faculty, staff, and students from different departments.
• Internal Energy Competitions
• Challenge other schools or even different districts in the same area.
• Leverage the community by working with different groups to use energy more efficiently.
Incentives Make a Incentives Make a DifferenceDifference
Free T-Shirts
Pizza Party
Coupons
Publicity in theSchoolNewspaper or Magazine
PRIZES!
Movie Tickets or Priority Seating at Athletic Event
Preventive MaintenancePreventive Maintenance
•Possibly the most under-rated aspect of any energy management program.
•Where proper Preventive Maintenance (PM) exists, the lowest energy costs/sf are normally discovered
•With a PM program, maintenance costs more than Administrators wanted to spend that year, but less than they expected to spend that decade.
• HVAC•Replace Air Filters and Belts•Clean Coils•Check and calibrate thermostats/ sensors
Preventive and Proactive Preventive and Proactive Maintenance MeasuresMaintenance Measures
Refrigeration• Checking temperatures and regulating on refrigerators and freezers
• Inspecting compressors and related components
Building Envelope• Re-caulk all open cracks of exterior
• Check all outside doors for weather seals.
• Limit/restrict usage of outside doors where safely possible.
• Do not open windows or doors for ventilation - adjust the system.
Preventive and Proactive Preventive and Proactive Maintenance MeasuresMaintenance Measures
Electrical• Inspect Lighting and ballasts
• Install and check operation of room occupancy sensors
• Turn off computers, printers and copiers at the end of each day
• Turn off classroom lights after special events and after cleaning
• Removal or payback concerning personal appliances
Preventive and Proactive Preventive and Proactive Maintenance MeasuresMaintenance Measures
Use by BuildingUse by BuildingReportReport
Bill EntryBill Entry
Reporting & Benchmarking-Reporting & Benchmarking-EvaluationEvaluation
Utility Management Software allows you to organize, track, and analyze your Energy bill data.
You can see how much you are using per square foot and compare buildings side by side
Continuous CommunicationContinuous Communication
Regular Communication at all levels is necessary to create the best possible energy program.
• Visible: It must be seen.• If people don’t see it, it isn’t important.
• Relevant: It must meet a need.• Support comes from those who know the WHY.
• Responsive: It must support, not hinder.• They work with you when you work with them.
Educational ResourcesEducational Resourcesfor Energy Conservationfor Energy Conservation
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=k12_schools.bus_schoolsk12
http://www.standardcarbon.com/
http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1988
http://www.ashrae.org/
http://www.seco.cpa.state.tx.us/
Educational ResourcesEducational Resourcesfor Energy Conservationfor Energy Conservation
www.schooldude.com/resources
SchoolDude Resources AvailableSchoolDude Resources Available
http://www.k12masters.com/resources/energy-
management/