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 for Strand Hall
2. PROJECT OVERVIEW
2.1. Project Description and Objectives
The energy consumption of Strand Hall would be optimized through building retro-commissioning and the implementation of
low-cost operational enhancements. Projects include:
(1) Outdoor air temperature lockout programming for the heating system ($ 3,200)
(2) AHU-1 scheduling and optimal start ($ 3,800)
(3) Supply air pressure reset strategy for each supply fan ($ 3,200)
(4) Demand controlled ventilation for the AHUs ($ 5,500)
(5) Delamp and bring the level down to IENSA recommended level (30 fc) ($ 1,300)
(6) Load shedding ($ 1,900)
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 about $ 18,000 and GHG emissions by about 75 tCO2e annually.
2.3. Key Risks
Occupants may complain about the schedule change. Through fine tuning of the building control system and communication
with the occupants, the building energy system can be adjusted accordingly to satisfy occupants' comfort.
2.4. Project Schedule (Provide the intended start and completion date)
December 2013 - March 2014
3. PROJECT COST AND FUNDING
3.1. Total Estimated Cost of the Project (Provide estimated itemized summary)
$ 18,900 for the implementation of the above measures (See 2.1)
3.2. Requested Funding from SURF
$ 18,900
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: 172,100 kWh ($ 9,050)
Natural Gas: 1,440 GJ ($ 8, 640)
1.1 year
(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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