Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 1
2.0 Our Organization ..................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Organizational Profile ......................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Facility Profile ...................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Key Performance Indicator ................................................................................................................. 3
3.0 Understanding Our Situation .................................................................................................................. 4
3.1 Campus Energy Consumption and Costs ............................................................................................ 4
3.2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions ................................................................................................................. 5
3.2 Building Energy Consumption ............................................................................................................. 6
4.0 Our Commitment .................................................................................................................................... 8
4.1 Energy Commitment ........................................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Sustainability Policy - GP 38 .............................................................................................................. 10
4.3 Why Energy Management?............................................................................................................... 10
4.4 Rising Electricity Rates ...................................................................................................................... 11
4.5 Current State of Energy Management Efforts .................................................................................. 12
5.0 Investing in Energy Conservation.......................................................................................................... 13
5.1 Sustainable Utilities Revolving Fund (SURF) ..................................................................................... 13
6.0 Our Energy Action Plan ......................................................................................................................... 14
6.1 Annual Goals and Objectives ............................................................................................................ 14
6.2 Planned Actions ................................................................................................................................ 14
6.2.1 Action Area: Energy Monitoring, Targeting and Reporting ....................................................... 14
6.2.2 Action Area: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects ........................................................ 17
6.2.3 Action Area: Energy Policy ......................................................................................................... 19
6.2.4 Action Area: Energy Awareness and Behavior Change .............................................................. 19
Appendix A .................................................................................................................................................. 21
List of Stakeholders ................................................................................................................................. 21
Facilities Services Energy Committee ..................................................................................................... 22
Appendix B: List of Energy Conservation Measures ................................................................................... 23
Appendix C: List of Other Potential Energy Conservation Measures ......................................................... 26
1.0 Introduction
The Strategic Energy Management Plan (SEMP) supports the Simon Fraser University’s Sustainability
Plan and its long-term commitment to energy efficiency and conservation.
Simon Fraser University (SFU) has long been a leader in energy reduction since the early seventies. Over
the past 40 years, the Energy Management Program has helped make the University increasingly energy
efficient, as indicated by the steady decrease in energy consumption (Figure 3). The program has also
generated significant energy reduction and cost avoidance for the University. This accomplishment is a
direct result of a commitment to energy management.
In 2007/08, SFU made a five-year energy commitment to reduce the energy consumption of the
Burnaby campus by 2% per year (10% reduction over 2007/08 by 2012/13) and to support the Provincial
greenhouse gas emissions target of 33% by 2020 1. SFU exceeded the target by reducing the energy
consumption by 12%. The 12% energy reduction has led to a cumulative energy reduction of about
70,000 GJ of natural gas and 17,000,000 kWh of electricity, which are equivalent to a cost avoidance of $
550,000 and $ 840,000, respectively. In addition, the reduction in burning of fossil fuels has led to a
cumulative avoidance of 4,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent. Moving forward, SFU has renewed the
commitment in 2012/13 setting an energy reduction target of a minimum of 2% per year for another 3
years (6% reduction over 2012/13 by 2015/16).
Improving the energy performance of our buildings has become even more urgent with recent
announcements of a phased in rate increase from BC Hydro. By 2015/16, the electricity cost will increase
by 20% 2. Achieving the energy reduction target by 2015/16 could avoid approximately $600,000 in
energy expenditures. It is critical that SFU continues to explore every possible action to reduce energy
consumption and improve energy efficiency.
The SEMP provides a framework for minimizing energy consumption. This Plan builds on the solid
foundation of past efforts, describes energy conservation actions currently underway at the University
and provides direction for the coming three years to guide the University in meeting its energy
commitments.
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Bill 44 – Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Act - http://www.leg.bc.ca/38th3rd/1st_read/gov44-1.htm
10 Year Plan Means Predictable Rates as BC Hydro Invests in System http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2013-2017/2013MEM0023-001774.htm
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2.0 Our Organization
2.1 Organizational Profile
Simon Fraser University is a public research university with its main campus on Burnaby Mountain and
satellite campuses in Vancouver and Surrey. The SEMP will focus on the Burnaby Campus.
Organization Profile
P
Sector
Education (University)
E
O
P
5,915 Continuing and
Temporary
Number of
Employees
L
Number of Sites
Burnaby Campus
(As of Sept 30, 2012)
E
Energy
Management Issues
/ Obstacles





Research Labs Operating 24/7
Limited sub-metering on hot water consumption
Increased enrollment and operating hours
Limited funding for energy projects
Energy conservation not a first priority
O
Core Business
Metrics
E
Business Year
April 1st
March 31st
Budget Cycle
April 1st
March 31st
A
Maintenance Cycle
April 1st
March 31st
P
R
T
I
O
N
S
Year
1. Building Floor Area 336,213 m²
2010/11
2011/12
2012/13
2013/14
Energy Efficiency
Projects Budget
250,000
380,000
300,000
300,000
Operations Budget
12,499,592
12,823,291
13,617,022
14,012,266
Utilities Budget
7,273,950
7,274,859
7,545,965
7,600,000
Maintenance
Budget
11,317,926
11,530,932
12,232,040
12,711,640
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2.1 Facility Profile
SFU’s Facilities Services manages 60 buildings at the Burnaby Campus, with the recent additions of
Discovery 1, Discovery 2 and the Water Tower Building. The Water Tower Building is a computer facility
built in 1969 originally for BC Hydro but now owned and operated by Simon Fraser University. This
building will be excluded from the energy baseline of the campus due to electricity demand for the
computer facility.
Electricity on the campus is mainly distributed from the 64kV substation through the 12.5kV distribution
system. Thermal energy on the campus is mainly distributed from the Central Heating Plant where
primarily natural gas is combusted to produce hot water for space heating and domestic hot water
usage.
2.2 Key Performance Indicator
Building gross area (m2) and the number of full time equivalent students at the Burnaby campus are
used as key indicators to evaluate the performance of the energy management program. These factors
drive the energy usage of the campus and are growing. Figure 1 shows the buildings gross area and the
full time equivalent students have increased by 7% and 11%, respectively since 2007/08.
% Change in Key Factors Affecting Energy Usage
(Burnaby Campus)
Undergraduate AFTEs
Building Gross Area
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
-10%
2007/08
2008/09
2009/10
2010/11
2011/12
2012/13
-20%
-30%
-40%
-50%
Figure 1. % Change in Key Factors Affecting Energy Usage
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3.0 Understanding Our Situation
3.1 Campus Energy Consumption and Costs
In 2012/13, electricity consumption of the Burnaby Campus is about 210,000 GJ, which is equivalent to
the electricity consumption of 5,300 households. The natural gas consumption of the campus is about
261,000 GJ, which is also equivalent to the natural gas consumption of 2,700 households.
SFU is committed to achieve an energy reduction target of 2% per year for another 3 years using
2012/13 as the baseline year.
Table 2. 2012/13 Energy Consumption and Costs
Electricity
Gas
Total Energy
GJ
207,181
261,277
468,458
Intensity, GJ/m2
0.60
0.76
1.36
Cost
$3,053,000
$1,646,000
$4,699,000
Energy Cost Intensity, $/m2
$8.88
$4.79
$13.67
*The Water Tower Building is excluded
**Carbon offset is excluded
The total utility costs of the campus are about $ 6,000,000 in 2012/13. The costs breakdown is shown in
Figure 2.
Utility Costs Distribution 2012/13
$1,132,857
, 20%
$1,645,667
, 28%
Electricity
$3,052,956
, 52%
Natural Gas
Water
Figure 2. SFU Burnaby Campus - Utility Cost Distribution
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3.2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
In 2007, the provincial government passed Bill 44 setting a 33% reduction target for provincial
greenhouse gas emissions reductions by 2020, and an 80% reduction target by 2050 (2007 baseline
year). Bill 44 also included a commitment for public sector to lead by example in becoming Carbon
Neutral by 2010. Enabling legislation was passed in 2008 with the Greenhouse Gas Reductions Target
Act (GGRTA). To achieve carbon neutrality each year, SFU purchases carbon offset annually to become
carbon neutral.
The total offsetable GHG emissions for SFU in 2012 were 17,818 tonnes CO2e, which is approximately
8% lower than the 2007 baseline year. At the price of $ 25 per tonne, the offset payment made in 2012
was $ 445,450. Figure 3 below breaks down the 2012 GHG emissions by source. Stationary fuel
combustion (mainly natural gas combustion) dominates the overall carbon footprint with 97.1%.
Figure 3. SFU Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Source for the 2012 Calendar year
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3.2 Building Energy Consumption
Most of the buildings on the campus are sub-metered. The 2012/13’s energy consumption of the
buildings is shown below.
Table 3. Building Energy Consumption
Building
Area, m2
Electricity,
kWh
Equivalent Gas,
GJ
Electricity
Intensity,
kWh/m2
Equivalent Gas
Total Energy
Intensity,
Intensity,
GJ/m2
GJ/m2
AQ
28,928
9,618
17,397
0.33
0.60
0.93
ASB
13,700
9,989
4,220
0.73
0.31
1.04
Blusson
10,981
8,042
5,711
0.73
0.52
1.25
EB
12,068
4,236
8,351
0.35
0.69
1.04
LDC
17,140
10,188
n/a
0.59
n/a
n/a
MBC
18,155
8,495
5,001
0.47
0.28
0.74
RCB
12,997
4,696
6,029
0.36
0.46
0.83
Saywell
7,836
4,284
2,698
0.55
0.34
0.89
Shrum
30,466
19,203
n/a
0.63
n/a
n/a
Shrum C
9,706
14,885
n/a
1.53
n/a
n/a
SSB
12,637
13,232
12,046
1.05
0.95
2.00
SH
7,558
10,264
3,573
1.36
0.47
1.83
TASC1
9,765
5,603
2,187
0.57
0.22
0.80
TASC2
12,871
23,284
15,488
1.81
1.20
3.01
LIB
22,873
18,116
6,882
0.79
0.30
1.09
WMC
20,899
7,894
4,862
0.38
0.23
0.61
D1
10,806
4,062
3,738
0.38
0.35
0.72
D2
2,999
2,079
2,439
0.69
0.81
1.51
Residence
61,276
16,969
66,307
0.28
1.08
1.36
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Sub-metering the energy consumption of the buildings allows SFU to set energy reduction target in each
building that cascade up to the overall annual reduction goal. The performance of the energy projects
implemented in the building can also be tracked individually.
From table 3, it can be observed that TASC 2 and the South Science Building have the highest energy
intensity amongst all the sub-metered buildings. Both buildings have air-conditioned research
laboratories, and therefore a large amount of energy is required to power the laboratory equipment
such as fume hoods, centrifuges, and chilling incubators, as well as the light, computers and heating in
the building. Following TASC 2 and the South Science Building, Strand Hall has the third highest energy
intensity. Since it hosts the data centre of the SFU Burnaby Campus, a large amount of electricity is
required for the backup equipment and the servers.
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4.0 Our Commitment
SFU has long been a university that is committed to energy conservation and greenhouse gas reduction.
In 2007, a letter of commitment in support of energy management was first approved to reduce the
energy consumption of the Burnaby campus by 2% per year for 5 years (10% reduction over 2007/08 by
2012/13). SFU exceeded the target by reducing the energy consumption by 12%, and this had led to a
cumulative energy reduction of about 70,000 GJ of natural gas and 17,000,000 kWh of electricity, which
are equivalent to a cost avoidance of $ 550,000 and $ 840,000, respectively.
In 2013, SFU has renewed the commitment with a goal to achieve an energy reduction target of 2% per
year for 3 years using 2012/13 as the baseline and to continue to support the Provincial greenhouse gas
emissions target of 33% by 2020.
SFU will continue to pursue responsible solutions to meet the institutional needs to reduce energy
consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The annual energy consumption and the targeted
consumption are illustrated in Figure 4.
SFU Burnaby Campus Energy Consumption
Target
Actual
Electricity
Natural Gas
600,000
Energy, GJ
500,000
400,000
300,000
200,000
100,000
0
Figure 4. SFU Burnaby Campus Energy Consumption
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4.1 Energy Commitment
Figure 5. Energy Commitment Letter Reaffirming Targets
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4.2 Sustainability Policy - GP 38
Sustainability Policy (GP 38) “highlights sustainability as an institutional priority for all University
activities, providing a foundation on which SFU may establish itself as a leading institution in the
transition to a sustainable society.” With the approval of the policy, “SFU will bring vision, intellect and
high ethical standards to achieving and maintaining institutional leadership in sustainable operations,
research, teaching, performance evaluation and community outreach.”
“3.1.2 SFU will work to minimize its consumption of non-renewable energy, minimize water
consumption and contamination, reduce the quantity of solid, organic and hazardous wastes it
produces, enhance the ecological integrity of our grounds and employ sustainable building
design and construction principles wherever possible.”
4.3 Why Energy Management?
Energy management supports the University’s Sustainability Policy and Sustainability Strategic Plan by
taking concrete actions towards achieving the university’s strategic goals. Energy management is the
cornerstone of institutional leadership in sustainable operations. Energy management is also the key to
meeting the energy and greenhouse gas reduction targets of the University’s Sustainability Strategic
Plan. In short,
1. SFU is committed to meeting provincial reduction targets for GHG emissions
2. Energy use reduction mitigate the rising energy costs
3. SFU is committed to providing leadership In social sustainability, being responsible to the
Community and walking the talk
4. SFU can maintain itself as a leader in energy efficiency and conservation
5. It is part of SFU’s Sustainability Policy to reduce energy use in its operations
6. SFU can promote the awareness of environmental issues to its students.
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4.4 Rising Electricity Rates
BC Hydro has recently announced an increase rate in electricity. The rate increase for the initial 2 years
(2013/14 and 2014/15) will be set at 9% and 6%. For the subsequent 3 years, the rate increase will be
within the caps of 4%, 3.5% and 3% 3. It can be projected that the rate increase will lead to an increase in
electricity cost by almost $ 800,000 per year by 2018/19.
This rate increase further improves the financial benefits from investing in energy retrofits. For example,
with an energy project with a payback period of 4 years, or a ROI of 25%, a $10,000 investment would
be leveraged 2.5 times in 10 years. Taking into account rising electricity costs, this would be improved
even more, closer to 3 times in 10 years. Furthermore, if the investment helped the university meet its
2% annual reduction target each year, as much as $1.4 million could be avoided in electricity costs by
2018/19 from Burnaby campus alone.
SFU Burnaby Campus Projected Electricity Cost
Business as Usual
2% Reduction Commitment
$4,000,000
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$0
Figure 6. SFU Burnaby Campus Projected Electricity Cost
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10 Year Plan Means Predictable Rates as BC Hydro Invests in System http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2013-2017/2013MEM0023-001774.htm
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4.5 Current State of Energy Management Efforts
Whereas past energy measures have been implemented through internal funding tools from operational
funds, efforts to carve out funds for energy retrofits are becoming increasingly difficult with tight
budgets and competing needs. Simon Fraser University is not unique amongst Universities to be facing
budgetary pressures. As funding becomes less available, it stalls the efforts toward continual
improvements in energy reduction. Finding an institutional way to fund energy improvements long term
is therefore an important step towards ensuring continuous improvements.
The increase in building area and population of the campus has also imposed another challenge for the
University to meet the energy commitment. Since 2007/08, the building area and number of full time
students of the Burnaby campus have increased by 7% and 11%, respectively.
Making the task even more challenging is the scarcity of “low hanging fruit” – projects with quick returns
on investments – which have largely been depleted over the long history of the incremental changes
made through the energy management program. Significant energy reduction opportunities are still
available but often at a higher cost and with longer payback periods than in the past.
The untapped area of energy savings may lie in social engagement. While energy management tools are
traditionally focused on implementing higher efficiency building technologies, changes in occupant
behavior can account for as much as 2% of energy reductions. The energy management plan includes
tools such as social engagement campaigns and outreach efforts to raise awareness and to engage the
broader community in energy conservation efforts and behavior change programs.
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5.0 Investing in Energy Conservation
5.1 Sustainable Utilities Revolving Fund (SURF)
Simon Fraser University recognized the urgency of the energy challenge. To enable energy
improvements to continue, SFU established a Sustainable Utilities Revolving Fund (SURF) in 2013/14.
SURF would be an internal investment vehicle that provides funding for energy conservation projects.
SURF is a self-replenishing fund where cost savings are measured and used to replenish the fund for the
next round of investments. The fund also provides benefits beyond one-time investment with the
purpose to create opportunities for the SFU community to actively engage in sustainability initiatives on
campus.
Beginning in 2013/14, an annual funding of $ 250,000 would be available for four years, with the aim
that after four years, the fund will be able to sustain itself on savings generated. The annual cycle
diagram for SURF is illustrated in Figure 7.
Figure 7. SURF Annual Cycle
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6.0 Our Energy Action Plan
SFU is committed to reducing the energy consumption of the Burnaby Campus by 6% from 2012/13 by
the year of 2015/16 through implementation of cost-effective energy management initiatives at all of
our facilities.
6.1 Annual Goals and Objectives
Table 4. Energy Reduction Target
Annual %
Reduction
Target from
Base year
Year
Target Energy
Consumption,
GJ
2012/13
468,458
2013/14
459,088
2%
2014/15
449,719
2%
2015/16
440,350
2%
Annual
Electricity
Reduction
Target, GJ
(GWh)
4,144
(1.15)
4,144
(1.15)
4,144
(1.15)
Annual
Natural Gas
Reduction
Target, GJ
Annual Total
Energy
Reduction
Target, GJ
Annual GHG
Reduction
Target,
tCO2e
Annual Energy
Costs Reduction,
$
5,225
9,369
270
$122,000
5,225
9,369
270
$122,000
5,225
9,369
270
$122,000
1.
6.2 Planned Actions
In order to achieve the energy reduction target, SFU will require to reduce about 1.15 GWh of electricity
and 5,200 GJ of natural gas in order to meet the 2% reduction target. To achieve the target, Facilities
Services will adopt a holistic approach in order to keep operating the buildings efficiently, maintain the
savings from the implemented projects and identify new energy conservation projects. Through
monitoring and reporting energy usage regularly, adopting an energy policy, identifying and
implementing energy efficiency and conservation projects, and engaging the faculty members, staff and
student in energy conservation, the target will be achieved.
6.2.1 Action Area: Energy Monitoring, Targeting and Reporting
"You can't manage what you don't measure" is a common adage in energy management. Monitoring,
Targeting and Reporting (MT&R) is a key strategy of an effective energy management program.
Continuously monitoring the actual energy consumption versus target can give a rapid insight into
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overall performance. The reporting component provides important information to support decision
making and ensure that key support personnel are alerted to problems.
The energy management team will continue to collect electricity and heating energy data from a campus
and building levels, and explore opportunities to add meters to the buildings that are not sub-metered.
The collected energy data will be compared to the target to catch and correct poor energy performance
and to capture and replicate periods of optimized energy performance. To enable ongoing control of
energy use and achievement of targets, energy reports will be created to the stakeholders to support
decision making and actions in order to meet the reduction target.
An Energy Management Information System (EMIS) is a tool that provides instant feedback to the
University on the energy usage. The system continuously measures and calculates how the building
performs. The energy dashboard also displays the real-time energy consumption of the buildings and
whether or not, they are operating above or below the target or tolerance level. Reports are created for
key support personnel to respond immediately for abnormal energy usage of the buildings. By
understanding the energy consumption of the buildings, actions are initiated accordingly to correct
variances.
Implementing energy conservation measures is an important step to achieve energy reduction goals.
Maintaining the energy saving achieved is just as important. Research suggests that the persistence of
energy savings can be affected by a number of factors such as technical life time, efficiency decay,
occupant behaviour, and change in building stock.
To ensure the measures installed are still in place and functioning properly, a building re-commissioning
team will be needed to regularly review the energy measures are still in place, and the systems and
equipment are operating correctly, and the building is function in an efficient manner. The team will
facilitate efforts in monitoring and analyzing trends in energy consumption and system efficiencies. Not
only does the team approach foster the collaboration to achieve the greatest impact from implemented
energy conservation measures, it also facilitates open communication between facility staff.
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Figure 8. Snapshot of the Energy Management Information System
Currently, the EMIS is funded by both BC Hydro and FortisBC for the buildings that were registered for
the Continuous Optimization Program. Energy analysis reports are created and reviewed periodically.
The energy management team will continue to utilize the system to optimize energy usage and help
building occupants be more aware of their energy usage. In the long run, the team will explore the
feasibility and effectiveness of having all core buildings connected to the system.
Action Items
Outcomes
Create and implement a monitoring, targeting and
reporting strategy
•
Install and maintain submeters
•
•
Establish a cross-departmental building
recommissioning team
•
•
Provide stakeholders with results of energy
projects, feedback on operating practices,
and guidance of energy use that is expected
Measure and analyze energy consumption
on a building level
Maintain the energy saving that is achieved
from implemented projects
Identify the cause of abnormal energy
usage
Generate and document action reports
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6.2.2 Action Area: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects
To meet the target of 2% energy reduction, SFU has developed a list of cost-effective energy
management initiatives for the coming three years. Below is the road map of the implementation of
these initiatives:
14/15
- Implementation of
C-op Projects in
Blusson Hall,
Saywell Hall and
Discovery 1
- Implementation of
Custom Design
Retrofit Projects
12/13
- Gym Lighting
Retrofit
Baseline
Year
- Implemented
Projects Review
13/14
15/16
- Implementation of
C-op Projects in
EDB, RCB and
Strand Hall
Implementatio
n of Previous
Identified C-op
Projects
- AQ Lighting
Retrofit
- Pilot Custom
Design Retrofit
Program with
FortisBC
- Implemented
Projects Review
- Building
heating system
upgrade
- Library
Lighting
Retrofit
- Energy Audit
for buildings
Figure 9. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects Roadmap
Over time, the building system operates less efficiently and requires more energy than needed to satisfy
occupant comfort. Through the BC Hydro Power Smart and FortisBC Continuous Optimization Program,
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SFU’s building system is tuned and the energy consumption is optimized through the identification and
implementation of low-cost energy measures that focus on operational enhancements. The energy
management team will continue to implement cost-effective projects identified through the Continuous
Optimization (C-op) program.
The C-op program is one of the major projects that enables SFU to achieve the energy reduction target.
The last phase of implementation will be competed in 2014/15. After completing all the c-op projects,
SFU will explore further energy reduction opportunities through systematic energy audit studies.
In addition to the C-op program, the energy management team has also identified further electricity and
natural gas reduction opportunities through retrofitting lighting fixtures, upgrading building control and
heating systems.
The anticipated $ 2.4 million investment in energy conservation projects and audits over the three years
will be funded through the revolving find (SURF), Utilities Companies’ incentive program, and the
Carbon Neutral Capital Program.
Projects that are in progress are:
(1) AQ Lighting Retrofit
(2) C-op Projects Implementation in Education building, Robert C Brown building, and Strand Hall
(3) C-op Project Implementation in Blusson Hall and Saywell Hall
(4) Pilot Energy Study with FortisBC
Lists of planned and potential energy conservation measures are available in Appendices B and C,
respectively.
Action Items
Implement the projects listed in Appendix B
Identify new projects through energy audit and
explore opportunities for the potential projects
Outcomes
•
Reduce energy consumption by 2% per
year from the baseline level
•
Prepare a list of potential projects to
reduce energy consumption after 2015/16
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6.2.3 Action Area: Energy Policy
Instead of creating a stand-along Energy Policy, SFU is working towards tightening the correlation of
energy management within the existing Sustainability Policy. A commitment towards energy
conservation and reduction efforts are already identified within the Policy To highlight this further, and
provide more details on roles and responsibilities, SFU will work towards drafting appendix documents
that are no less institutionally recognized as part of the body of policy documents that guide the
University community.
6.2.4 Action Area: Energy Awareness and Behavior Change
Energy consumption is driven by wide ranging of human behaviours – the need to keep warm, lighting
to carry out work and living activities, power to operate computers and the motors that supply heat for
our hot water taps. The quantity of energy needed is driven by the Demand for energy. The rate of this
consumption is influenced by personal choices made by each individual.
In order to engage building occupants to conserve energy, the energy management team has initiated
Green Labs program and supported National Sweater Day. In 2013, the Green Labs program has
received an Environmental Star Award from the City of Burnaby while the National Sweater Day has
received an Award from the BOMA Sweater Day Challenge.
Green Labs program is a behaviour campaign that encourages lab users to conserve energy. At SFU,
similar to most universities, science labs are the greatest consumers of energy on campus. In 2011, the
Green Labs program was first piloted in South Science Building to encourage the lab users to put the
fume hoods in standby mode and turn off the light when not use. In 2011/12, the energy intensity of the
South Science Building is about 2.12 GJ/m2, and in 2012/13, as shown in table 3, the energy intensity has
reduced to 2.00 GJ/m2. During the 2-year pilot period, several energy conservation measures were
initiated by the lab users. Based on the success and experience learned from the pilot program, the
Green Labs program will expand to most laboratory buildings and offices in the Burnaby campus.
In addition to the Green Labs Program, SFU has supported National Sweater Day since 2011. The goal of
National Sweater Day is to raise the awareness of the community in energy conservation through a one
day campaign on the first Thursday of February by encouraging them to wear a sweater and lowering
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the temperature of the campus by 2oC. SFU will continue to support the program and work with student
groups to further promote the campaign.
Currently, SFU is in partnership with BC Hydro and FortisBC for the Green Labs and Green Office
program through their Workplace Conservation Awareness program.
Action Items
Outcomes
Continue to co-lead the Green Labs and Green Office • Engage the community to foster
program and support other existing behavior
sustainable behaviors
programs such as National Sweater Day and Earth
• Demonstrate leadership in engagement
Hour
campaigns
• Design and implement campaign in one
Expand the behavior program to other departments
new department
.
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Appendix A
List of Stakeholders
Stakeholders
Name
Title
Organization
Pat Hibbitts
Vice-President Finance and
Administration
SFU
Larry Waddell
Chief Facilities Officer
SFU
Todd Gattinger
Director of Maintenance and
Operations
SFU
Ian Abercrombie
Director of Campus Planning and
Development
SFU
Wendy Lee
Development Manager
SFU
Dana Sundmark
Electrical
Superintendent/Chairman of
Energy Committee
SFU
Candace Le Roy
Director of Sustainability Office
SFU
Ron Sue
Energy Manager
SFU
Bernard Chan
Energy Specialist
SFU
Ron
Mastromonaco
Key Account Manager
BC Hydro
Simon Vickers
Commerical Energy Management
Program Manager
BC Hydro
Colin Norman
Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Program Manager
FortisBC
Vladimir Kostka
Key Account Manager
FortisBC
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Facilities Services Energy Committee
The Facilities Services Energy Committee supports the Energy Management Office in fulfilling its
mandate to improve energy performance and reduce operational costs from energy consumption. The
committee members include:
Energy Management Office: Energy Manager and Energy Specialist
Facilities Directors: Operations, Development (or their designates)
Sustainability Office: Director (or designate)
Operations Superintendents: Mechanical, Electrical
Project Services Manager
Development Sustainability Manager
Trades (up to 3): AC, Plumbing, Electrical, and others as required
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Appendix B: List of Energy Conservation Measures
2013/14: Energy Conservation Measures
Building
AQ
EDB
RCB
Strand
Hall
Project
Scope
LED
Retrofit
C-op
C-op
Replace CFL to LEDs and
delamp 50% of CFLs
Recommissioning the building
Recommissioning the building
C-op
Recommissioning the building
Total
Annual kWh
Usage
Savings
(kWh)
Annual
Electric
$
Savings
($)
Annual
NG
Savings
(GJ)
Annual
NG $
Savings
($)
157,920
217,000
125,900
$11,844
$16,275
$9,443
0
1,973
2,040
$0
$13,320
$13,770
172,100
$12,908
1,440
672,920
$50,469
5,453
Annual
Total
Energy
Savings
($)
Estimated
Installed
Cost
($)
Payback
on
Energy
(years)
$11,845
$30,895
$25,098
$27,000
$122,600
$75,700
2.3
4.0
3.0
$9,720
$23,150
$18,900
0.8
$36,810
$90,988
$244,200
2.7
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2014/15: Energy Conservation Measures
Building
Library
Project
Scope
Replace fluorescent lamps
with LED
LED Retrofit
Blusson
LED Retrofit
Continuous
Optimization
Continuous
Optimization
SFU
Burnaby
National
Sweater Day
Relace metal halides with
LED and upgrade the
lighting control system
Recommission the
building
Recommission the
building
Turn down the
temperature by 2C in
most campus area
Boiler Retrofit
Retrofit the aging boilers
and water heater to highefficiency models
Boiler Retrofit
Install a high-efficiency
boiler to operate most of
the time and keep the
existing ones as backup
Gym
Saywell
Discovery 2
Discovery 1
Total
Annual kWh
Usage Savings
(kWh)
Annual
Electric $
Savings
($)
Annual
NG
Savings
(GJ)
Annual
NG $
Savings
($)
Annual Total
Energy
Savings
($)
Estimated
Installed
Cost
($)
528,000
$39,600
0
$0
$39,600
$320,000
8.1
110,000
$8,250
0
$0
$8,250
$90,000
10.9
144,900
$10,868
840
$5,670
$17,069
$31,700
1.9
49,700
$3,728
1,500
$13,500
$18,443
$37,230
2.0
0
$0
150
$1,350
$1,350
$1,000
0.7
8,400
$756
1,140
$11,400
$12,156
$103,000
8.5
600
$54
1,370
$13,700
$13,754
$94,000
6.8
841,600
$63,255
5,000
$45,620
$110,621
$676,930
6.1
Payback
on Energy
(years)
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2015/16: Energy Conservation Measures
Building
Project
EDB + RCB
DDC Upgrade
Library
Lighting
Gym
Lighting
Envelope
upgrade
Boiler
Retrofit
National
Sweater Day
Low Flow
Fixtures
Upgrade the existing DDC
system and fine tune the
control strategy
Upgrade the lighting system
in 2nd-5th floor
Upgrade the lighting system
in east gym
Upgrade the grad wing
insulation
Replace the existing boiler
with high efficiency boiler
Turn down the temperature
by 2C in most campus area
Replace the aerators to low
flow
Lighting
Equipment
Upgrade
Upgrade outdoor lighting to
LED
Replace the aging AHU D
with heat recovery unit
EDB
Animal
Care
SFU
Burnaby
AQ
Outdoor
Lighting
Gym
Scope
Total
Annual kWh
Usage
Savings
(kWh)
Annual
Electric
$
Savings
($)
Annual
NG
Savings
(GJ)
105,000
$7,875
1,250
$11,250
600,000
$48,000
0
108,000
$8,100
0
Annual
NG $
Savings
($)
Annual
Total
Energy
Savings
($)
Estimated
Installed
Cost
($)
Payback
on
Energy
(years)
$19,125
$220,000
11.5
$0
$48,000
$670,000
14.0
0
$0
$8,100
$100,000
12.3
$0
325
$2,925
$2,925 TBD
0
$0
900
$8,100
$8,100
$100,000
12.3
0
$0
150
$1,350
$1,350
$1,000
0.7
0
$0
400
$3,600
$3,600
$2,000
0.6
94,920
$7,119
0
$0
$7,289
$151,950
20.8
0
$0
1,000
$9,000
$9,000
$200,000
22.2
907,920
$71,094
4,025
$36,225
$104,564 $1,444,950
13.8
NA
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Appendix C: List of Other Potential Energy Conservation Measures
Project
Building
Project
1
TASC 1 & TASC 2
VFD for Strobic fans
2
SSB
Chiller Upgrade
3
Shrum P&K
Damper and Air Balance Fine Tuning
4
Shrum P&K
DDC control rad zones
5
Shrum P&K
Air Balancing
6
Library
6th and 7th Floor Lighting Retrofit
7
SSB
Ductless Fumehood Pilot
8
WTB
Boiler and DDC Upgrade
9
TASC 1&2
Copper Tree Pilot
10
Residence
Sewage Heat recovery
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