Sustainability Utility Revolving Fund – Application Form
1. APPLICANT INFORMATION
1.1. Requesting Department: Facilities Services
1.2. Originator/Contact: Ron Sue
1.3. Email Address: rsue@sfu.ca
1.4 Project Title: Continuous Optimization Program for RCB
2. PROJECT OVERVIEW
2.1. Project Description and Objectives
The energy consumption is optimized through the implementation of low-cost operational enhancements. Projects include:
(1) Installation of VFDs in the supply and return fans
(2) Outdoor air temperature lockout and AHU-1 SAT Setpoint Optimization
(3) Night time setback for for radiation and domestic hot water
(4) Air handling unit (AHU) scheduling and optimal stop
(5) Leg/lag configuration for reheat and radiation pumps
(6) Occupancy sensors for washroom, lecture hall and classroom
(7) Photocells for skylights
2.2. Project Outcomes (List any expected environmental, economic, and/or social outcomes of the projects)
The project is expected to reduce the utility cost by $20,400 and GHG emissions by about 105 tonnes annually.
2.3. Key Risks
Building occupants may complain about the schedule change. Through consultation and communication with the occupants, the
schedule can be fine tuned accordingly.
2.4. Project Schedule (Provide the intended start and completion date)
October 2013 - March 2014
3. PROJECT COST AND FUNDING
3.1. Total Estimated Cost of the Project (Provide estimated itemized summary)
$75,700 for the implementation of the above measures
3.2. Requested Funding from SURF
$ 75,700
4. PROJECT COST SAVING
3.3 Other Sources of Funding
N/A
4.1 Estimated Annual Utility and Utility Cost Reduction
4.2 Payback
Electricity: 125,900 kWh ($8,200)
Natural Gas: 2,040 GJ ($12,240)
-----------------------------------------------------Total: $ 20,440
3.7 years
(Provide an estimate of the reduction from utility)
Email the completed form to sfu-revolvingfund@sfu.ca
(Divide project cost with utility cost reduction)
Date Received
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