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DESIGN, ENGINEERING AND INSTALLATION OF RENEWABLE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGIES
Making Parking Garages more efficient AND Environmentally Friendly
Making Parking Garages more efficient AND Environmentally Friendly
Wisconsin Parking Association
November, 2008
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AgendaAgenda
Climate Considerations
Cost Considerations
Current Energy Savings Technologies
Future Energy Savings Technologies
Case Study
Q&A
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Groom Energy SolutionsGroom Energy Solutions
Provides a full spectrum of renewable and energy efficiency technologies
and services to commercial and industrial companies nationwide. Climate Strategy consulting
Comprehensive energy and environmental assessments
Practical solutions through turn key installation across the US
Financing and Maintenance offerings
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GES Solution OfferingsGES Solution Offerings
Comprehensive Energy AssessmentsEnergy Efficiency Renewable Energy
Lighting
HVAC
Power Factor Combined Heat/Power
Energy Commodity
Demand Response
Solar Thermal
Daylight Harvesting
Solar Electric
Motor/Drive/Compressors Distributed Generation Wind
Financing Services
Groom Energy Climate Strategy
Maintenance Services
Research & Development
Turn Key Rollout Services
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Climate and Emissions ConsiderationsClimate and Emissions Considerations
GHG emissions in 5 major categoriesCO2 – Carbon Dioxide 85%Methane – 21 times more harmful than CO2 8%NO – Nitrous Oxide 5%Fluorocarbons – Manufacturing process byproductSulfur Hexafluoride – Manufacturing process byproduct
The leading emitter of CO2 – Electricity generating Power PlantsPredominantly coal burning
Carbon Dioxide is thought to be the leading contributor to GHG and Global Warming
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Environmental ProgramsEnvironmental Programs
Programs:
Carbon footprint reductionClimate Registry
EPA’s Climate Leaders
Energy Efficiency
Energy Star Building Rating
Massive Marketing Value
Customers prefer Green
LEEDExisting Building
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Electricity Demand and Prices Electricity Demand and Prices
Electricity prices have increased in all regions by an average of 6.5% per year.
Energy Demand is Skyrocketing •Oil demand will increase by 50% from ’02 to ’30•Electricity demand is growing 30% faster than supply
Electricity Costs are predicted to escalate
•Fuel prices for natural gas have increased over 300% since 1999. Edison Foundation.
•Coal is plentiful but dirty•Coal demand has increased by 20% in the past 2 years. Brattle Group.
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Legislative activityLegislative activity
Legislative drums are beatingStrong Economy and Climate Protection Act
2006 Feinstein (D) Mandatory Cap and Measurement Requirements
2008 Liebermann Warner Act (in committee) President elect Obama strongly supports cap and trade Measurement>Regulation>Reduction
Multiple Incentive and Support Programs Passed with the Economic Stimulus act
The perfect storm for ever escalating electricity prices and increased GHG reporting requirements.
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Energy use in Parking GaragesEnergy use in Parking Garages
Most garages run 24/7/365Major Consumers of Electricity
LightingHVAC – Fans (mostly below ground)
Variable Cost BreakdownLabor/ManagementElectricityMaintenance
How much electricity does an average garage consume?$115,000 (@$.12/kWh)950,000 kWh500,000 square foot above grade garage
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Ventilation Systems in Today’s GaragesVentilation Systems in Today’s Garages
Two types of code requirements for ventilation24/7Sensor activated
Ventilation standard - ASHRAE Standard 62
Most ventilation fans run at full speed 24/7/365Regardless of requirements
Volume of AutomobilesAmount of CO emitted
Energy Efficiency measures to considerVariable or multi-speed motorsSensing technologies that monitor CO space by space
Applies the appropriate CFM to the correct location
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Lighting in Today’s GaragesLighting in Today’s Garages
Today’s market Mostly sealed/gasketed HID based systems
Metal Halide High Pressure Sodium
Limited sealed & gasketed fluorescent linear fluorescent installations
Market Trends While most Industrial and Commercial facilities have retrofitted away from HIDs
to fluorescents, most garages have not made this transition Issues:
ROI under 2 years required Performance in hot and cold temperature zones Perception about lamp failure and color rendering How long till LEDs are economically viable?
Energy Efficiency measures to consider Retrofit to more energy efficient systems Outsource/bundle in maintenance – Performance Contracting
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High Efficiency Lighting OptionsHigh Efficiency Lighting Options
Lamp style/types available Fluorescent Vapor Tight Fixtures HID pulse start Induction lamp based systems LEDs Compact Fluorescent (PL) Retrofit Kits
Each have positives and negatives Lamp life Energy savings Capital cost Maintenance Quality of light Cold and hot weather performance
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Renewable Applications to ConsiderRenewable Applications to Consider
Rooftop mounted Wind
Mounting to parapet wall of garage structure
Boston Logan Airport Deployment
20 1kw turbines deployed March 2008
100,000 kWh annually displaced
Solar Photovoltaic systems
180 – 200 watt panels per section
3x5 feet per panel
Kwh produced by PV panels,
integrated into buildings electrical
infrastructure
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Future ApplicationsFuture Applications
Photovoltaic Shade structures Top floor retrofit or new build Heavy incentives Green MarketingPlug-In Hybrid Stations Charge or sell back kWh from
battery charging stations Mfr Products Rolling Out
Daimler Sprinter, Chevy Volt, Toyota Prius PI
Wal Mart support "there is a place for Wal-
Mart in the hybrid electric or plug-in electric car market“ Lee Scott
New Revenue Opportunity
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Energy Efficiency Incentives Energy Efficiency Incentives
Local Utility Rebates (Lighting and Fan Motors) Regional in Nature, mostly in deregulated markets Can represent up to 50% of the entire cost of a project Documentation is the key!
Federal EPAct 2005 Tax Incentive (Lighting) $.60/sq. ft. LPD, Bi-Level Switching, IES Light Levels Tax Deduction Free riding 2 Big Issues
Design for Success – Chose a knowledgeable provider Memorialize the correct documentation
“Designer” designation for government applicationsFederal Economic Stimulus Act 2008 (All Capital Projects)
Projects enjoy 50% 1st year depreciation Only for projects completed in 2008
Demand Response participation $ annuity for commitment to reduce load during “events”
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Renewable Energy Incentives Renewable Energy Incentives
Local/State Clean Energy Fund
Incentives available in certain states such as CA, NY, NJ, CT, MA
Newly developing incentive programs in many other states
$1 to $4 per watt
Federal EPAct2005
30% Tax Credit for solar and wind applications
Extended for 5 years
2008 Economic Stimulus Act
Accelerated depreciation for 50% of the value of capital projects
Set to expire at the end of 2008
Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) Credit for 1 mega-watt hour of certified renewable energy produced
Currently trading at approx. $30/REC
Firms will forward buy 7 years of RECs
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FinancingFinancing
Traditional Energy Efficiency Options Outright Purchase Leasing
Operating lease Finance lease
Outsourced Performance Contracts Guaranteed savings No capital outlay No maintenance costs Multi-year commitment
Power Purchase Agreements “Rent your rooftop” by buying power from renewable sources with long
term purchase contracts Buy power at a discounted rate for a given period of time
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Lighting Upgrade Case Study – Initial systemLighting Upgrade Case Study – Initial system
Current technology
410 – 175 MH (215 total watts) lighting fixtures
10,000 hour rated life (1.14 years)
20 – Incandescent Exit Signs
2,000 hour rated life (2.7 months)
400,000 square feet running 24/7
Annual Emissions
1,607,846 pounds of CO2
10,540 pounds of SO2
$113,845 Annual Cost of Lighting - 948,708 kWh
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Lighting Upgrade Case Study - IssuesLighting Upgrade Case Study - Issues
Cold weather location Linear Fluorescents were not considered – poor cold weather
performance
Constant Maintenance of Exit Signs Liability concern
Frequent lamp replacement Low life expectancy
Vibration from snow plows and traffic
Immediate Cash Flow required
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Lighting Upgrade Case Study - TechnologyLighting Upgrade Case Study - Technology
Upgraded Existing fixtures to:
410 – 93 watt 4 pin hi amalgam fluorescent
20,000 hour rated life (2.3 years or 2x previous)
20 – LED screw in retrofits
50,000 hour rated life (5.7 years or 20x previous)
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Lighting Upgrade Case Study – Financial ImpactLighting Upgrade Case Study – Financial Impact
$75,637 in annual energy and maintenance savings
$24,600 Utility Incentive dollars received
$8,647 EPAct2005 bottom line savings
$108,884 Total First Year Savings
Project Return on Investment 10 months
Added Positive Environmental ImpactAdditional Carbon Credit opportunity of $2,500 per year
Annual Emissions From 1,607,846 to 691,984 pounds of CO2
From 10,540 to 4,536 pounds of SO2
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For more information or for a copy of this presentation please contact:
Eric Steele
Groom Energy Solutions
(508) 465 0154
GROOM ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.
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Environmental Hype or Reality?Environmental Hype or Reality?
The Arctic Ocean could be ice free by 2050.Arctic Climate Impact Assessment. 2004.
Temperatures are rising. Of the 20 hottest years in recorded history, 19
have occurred in the past 20 yearsNational Geographic Study 2006
Global Warming is a reality, and humans are contributing the largest
portion of GHG.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
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Air and Water in PerspectiveAir and Water in Perspective
The Blue Ball represents all the water (fresh and salt) in the worldThe Pink Ball represents the atmosphere that surrounds the earth
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Environmental ImpactEnvironmental Impact
Sea levels around North America
are rising .08 -.12% per year
(Exception is Alaska where the land
is rising)
Temperatures around the globe are
rising
Man-made or natural?
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Case StudyCase Study
Lighting
Current technology
410 – 175 MH (215 total watts) lighting fixtures
10,000 hour rated life (1.14 years)
20 – Incandescent Exit Signs
2,000 hour rated life (2.7 months)
400,000 square feet running 24/7
Annual Emissions
1,607,846 pounds of CO2
10,540 pounds of SO2
$113,845 Annual Cost of Lighting - 948,708 kWh
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Case StudyCase Study
Lighting
Performance Issues
Cold weather location
Linear Fluorescents were not considered – poor cold weather
performance
Constant Maintenance of Exit Signs
Liability concern
Frequent lamp replacement
Low life expectancy
Vibration from snow plows and traffic
Immediate Cash Flow required
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Case StudyCase Study
Upgraded Technology
410 – 93 watt 4 pin hi amalgam fluorescent
20,000 hour rated life (2.3 years)
20 – LED screw in retrofits
50,000 hour rated life (5.7 years)
Annual Emissions
691,984 pounds of CO2
4,536 pounds of SO2
$48,933 Annual cost of lighting – 407,778 kWh
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Case Study Upgrade ImpactCase Study Upgrade Impact
Economics
Cost Savings
$75,637 in annual energy and maintenance savings
$24,600 Utility Incentive
$8,647 EPAct bottom line savings
$108,884 Total First Year Savings
Carbon Credit opportunity of $2,500 per year
Return on Investment 10 months
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High Efficiency Lighting OptionsHigh Efficiency Lighting OptionsFluorescent Vapor Tight Fixtures
Positives Good color rendering Long life Good energy savings
Negatives Costly installation and expensive waste Poor temperature dynamics (hi and lo temps)
PL based Retrofits Positives
Inexpensive Good color rendering Long life Good energy savings Excellent temperature dynamics
Negatives Not possible for all applications
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High Efficiency Lighting OptionsHigh Efficiency Lighting Options
Induction lamp based systems Positives
Excellent life expectancy Good energy savings Good color rendering
Negatives Costly and expensive to install Very poor reliability
LEDs Positives
Excellent life expectancy Tremendous potential for future performance Good color rendering Good low temperature performance Directional light characteristics
Negatives Costly Marginally efficient right now