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Chris Burns
Michael Wickenden, Contract Administrator
12/06/07
BED’s October 2007 Report
Dear Michael,
We are pleased to submit the following report covering the period of October 1, 2007 to October
31, 2007. The report includes highlights over the period and the attached table covers costs and
savings for the period.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Chris Burns
CC: Carole Welsh, John Becker of the VT DPS, Ann Bishop and Ed McNamara of the VT PSB
BED Energy Efficiency Highlights
Large Commercial Services
 EVT – Arranged a second meeting with Susan Thompson / Business Markets Coordinator at
EVT, to discuss the North Ave. Hannaford’s store and its energy star status. Received
permission from Hannaford to disseminate technical information on energy saving measures
that were incorporated in this new construction project, with projected savings and paybacks.
 A meeting with the Ideal manufacturer representatives was organized and set up for ES staff
attendance to get a demonstration of some electrical data logging equipment.
 Pat and Jake completed Two Webinar seminars, a website power point with telephone
conference call course sessions, were completed on the topics of “The Functional Tool Belt”
and “The Commissioning Process & How it Applies to LEED-NC”.
 Staff attended an EVT Walk-in Cooler Economizer Lunch and Learn – October 30th:
Presented by Free-Aire.
 Hinds Building – Continue to work with the project team to develop the conceptual
efficiency and conservation features for the project. This project is in the design phase and
expected to be under construction this fall.
 UVM – Continue to work with this customer on several ongoing projects and to gather
outstanding information for such projects where financial energy efficiency incentives have
been identified.
 UVM Trinity Campus – Have completed the energy audit of all 9 buildings and will be
issuing a report early next month. Continue to work with this customer to identify energy
efficiency and conservation measure.
 General Growth Properties, Burlington Town Center – Continue to work with customer on
energy efficiency measures in the area of lighting and HVAC systems. A VFD energy
efficiency measure was recommended with a payback of less than a year when the BED
rebate offer is considered. This project is expected to be completed next year.
 General Growth Properties, Burlington Town Center – Performed an energy audit of this
customer’s Cherry Street parking garage lighting. Continue to work with customer on energy
efficiency measures in the area of lighting and HVAC systems.
 General Dynamics ATP (Property of Fortieth Burlington LLC) – Renovation work for the
third floor southwest corner is still in progress.
 Property of Fortieth Burlington LLC – A preliminary energy savings cost benefit analysis
was completed for replacing the existing 100-ton reciprocating Carrier chiller with a high
efficient 80-ton screw Trane chiller as requested from the facility manager.
 Gilbane/General Dynamics – Responded to the customer’s request to assist them in
monitoring their kW for four of their utility accounts. Based on energy saving measures that
they have installed, they are analyzing why they are not seeing the kW savings that they had
initially expected. It appears that modifying their control sequences to better integrate their
chiller operation with the new plate heat exchanger loop may allow them to reduce chiller
demand during the shoulder months. Assisted in getting KYZ pulse boards installed into their
meters so that this data can be fed into their building DDC system to enhance kW
monitoring.
 FAHC (MCHV Campus) – An energy savings analysis was completed for replacing several
recessed 50-75 watt halogen flood lamps to hard wired CFL recessed fixtures as requested by
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the FAHC facility maintenance staff. In addition, assistance was given for selecting the
correct high performance T8 ballasts and lamps for several new fixtures being retrofitted
throughout the hospital.
FAHC (UHC Campus) – A meeting on the progress of the Phase III lighting upgrade was
attended. The project is about 95% complete and will be finalized in within the next month.
UVM – Responded to requests from UVM for information, including (1) electric
consumption and cost history for their top 10 accounts (2) wind turbine net-metering history
(3) Completed UVM freezer farm rebate process.
Fletcher Allen Health Care – FAHC has commissioned Carrier for upgrades to major
subsystems in the facility: (1) Facility-wide lighting (2) free winter cooling via a new plate
heat exchanger (3) Baird chiller replacement with Central Chiller Plant water (4) Recommissioning and upgrading of the McClure HVAC system. As these projects ramp up, we
are continuing to work with Carrier concerning their measurement and verification plan, and
potential issues with the new lighting equipment that is being specified by Carrier.
Burlington School District – Processed a significant number of prescriptive rebates for
lighting upgrades throughout the school district. For example, as older fluorescent ballasts
fail, hardware is being replaced by high performance T8 lamps and ballasts. The BSD should
be commended for continuing to reach for higher and higher levels of electrical efficiency.
Hannaford - Discussed the demand response program with the customer. They feel they
have insufficient load to drop to make the program viable for this store. In the course of the
analysis, we noticed that the building has a significant power factor charge. Worked with
BED Engineering to deliver a report outlining costs and potential payback for installing
power factor correction equipment.
City Market – Reviewed the retro-commissioning phase II report from the contractor.
Significant problems were found in their HVAC hardware and control sequences. It appears
that once appropriate corrections are completed, significant fan and cooling energy savings
will be noted in the building consumption.
Smaller Commercial Services
 Hoyle Tanner Associates, Inc – Continue to work with this customer on energy efficiency
opportunities in the areas of lighting and HVAC equipment.
 The Shopping Bag, Inc – Continue to work with this customer to implement energy
efficiency measures such as improved lighting and consolidation of small coolers into a
single walk-in cooler with outdoor economizer.
 O'Neill, Kellner & Green – Continue to work with this customer where compact fluorescent
lamps are expected to be installed in the coming months replacing 100-watt incandescent
lamps. This project is expected to be completed late this year.
 J. Lamay – Continue to work with this customer on the replacement of dozens of standard
halogen lamps with energy efficient halogen infrared lamps. This project is expected to be
completed in phases throughout the fall.
 City of Burlington, Contois Auditorium – Continue to work with this customer on the
replacement of 40 and 60-watt incandescent lamps in chandeliers with energy efficient cold
cathode compact fluorescent lamps. Some dimming control hurdles still remain, however the
city has received a proposal to remedy the problem. An energy efficient lamp has been
selected. The dimming system will need to be replaced before it can operate properly.
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City of Burlington, City Hall – Continue to work with this customer to improve the
efficiency and operational aspect of existing HVAC equipment through improved building
control features such as remote access and instant trouble alarm notification.
 Hoff, Curtis, Pacht, Cassidy, Frame, Somers, Katim – Continue to work with this customer
on HVAC related energy efficiency measures which are expected to be completed sometime
next year.
 Sadie Katz – Performed a complete energy audit of this customers College Street restaurant.
Substantial energy savings opportunities presented themselves during the walkthrough. This
customer has big plans to renovate and expand the location in several phases over the coming
months. A financial incentive package was presented to the customer and the work is
expected to be completed over the coming months.
 Pomerleau Real Estate – A lighting prescriptive measure was completed and submitted for
rebate on 120+ CFL screw-in type lamps to replace halogen and incandescent lamps.
 Merola’s Market – ECM evaporator fan motors were proposed to replace the twenty-four
existing higher wattage fan motors in their two walk-in coolers. A letter indicating the
results of the cost benefit savings analysis will be mailed to the owner.
 Eyes of the World - A lighting prescriptive measure was completed and submitted for rebate
on retrofitting several T12 fluorescent fixtures to high performance Super T8 ballasts and
lamps. In addition six CFL screw-in type lamps were installed to replace the existing
incandescent lamps.
 Intervale Farm Center Inc. – The Ideal power analyzer meter was installed to each of the two
large walk-in coolers located in the barn. The data was downloaded and exported into an
excel spreadsheet file. The electrical data obtained from the monitoring test will help to
determine if replacing evaporator fan motors and optimizing the efficiency of the
compressors will be cost effective measure options that they will want to pursue.
 Parking Garage Lighting Upgrades – BED has been investigating high performance T8
fluorescent lighting fixtures designed specifically for parking garages. A product from
IntellEnergy stands out. A second test installation has been completed using this product, at
the Bank St/S Winooski Ave parking garage. BPW is strongly supporting the upgrade, due
to energy savings, a fast payback, and significantly higher levels of lighting (two to four
times higher ft. candle levels). The lighting level increase is seen as a positive step toward
pedestrian safety in the area.
 Associates in Periodontics – Lighting and HVAC audit report was completed and delivered
during the reporting period.
 Pete’s Ice Cream – A high demand complaint for the last month bill was investigated. The
results show that the demand appears to be about 40% higher than normal. A new meter was
placed in the last two months and a misread may have occurred. BED has decided to do a
wait and see approach for at least one month before applying a credit and deciding that it was
actually a misread.
New Construction/Equipment Replacement Services
 Hope Lodge – Continue to support this customer on the new construction LEED project. The
project is expected to be completed this October.
 Lund Family Center – Completed a tour of this major renovation, confirming installation of
the energy saving measures discussed during construction. A rebate will be issued following
receipt of the necessary paperwork.
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Champlain Housing Trust/King St. – Responded to requests for information concerning
acceptable levels of insulation and sealing between the garage level of the building and the
living spaces above.
 Completed the final inspection of the new Co-Housing project on East Ave , a duplex on
Lafountain Street and duplex on Blodgett St.
 Continued working with the project team on the 35-unit condo development at 183 St. Paul
Street.
 Reviewing plans for a proposed 9-unit housing project on Ethan Allen Parkway.
 Reviewing plans for a proposed 2-unit housing project on Myrtle Street.
 The following projects remain in the Planning & Zoning approval process and we have been
in contact with each regarding energy code compliance and BED\VGS efficiency services:
1162 North Ave 5-units; 237 North Ave 25 units and 40 seat café; 207 Riverside 2-units,
ICV’s 50 unit project at 114 College Street, 8 units at 361 Pearl Street, 12 units 131 Battery
St. Cornell, 7 units at 160 Pine St. and 20 units at 88 King St.
Efficient Retail Products
 Advised 4 walk-in customers on compact fluorescent lamp applications.
 ENERGY STAR Clothes Washers rebates for 2007 – 78
 ENERGY STAR Screw-in CFL rebates for 2007 –13,944
 ENERGY STAR Compact fluorescent Hardwired fixture rebates (including floor and table
lamps) for 2007 - 63
 Residential ENERGY STAR screw-in CFL’s leased through Smartlight for 2007 – 99
 Commercial ENERGY STAR screw-in CFL’s leased through Smartlight for 2007 –624
 ENERGY STAR window AC rebates for 2007 – 7
Existing Residential Buildings
 Since Jan 1, 2007, 9 electric space heat conversions have been completed.
 Since Jan 1, 2007, 58 electric hot water conversions have been completed.
 Since Jan 1, 2007, 9 high efficiency\ECM motor ENERGY STAR furnaces have been
installed.
 Since Jan 1, 2007, 1 ENERGY STAR Central AC systems have been installed.
 Since Jan 1, 2007, 5 electric to natural gas clothes dryer replacements have been completed.
 Since Jan 1, 2007, CVWS has submitted invoices for 37 completed projects and has
requested billing history data on 10 additional accounts
 BED continues to promote the LISF program to customers to increase participation.
 Working with six customers that are planning to switch to gas domestic hot water systems.
 Completed high consumption cases for 13 customers. BED and EVT now offer $100 toward
replacing electric clothes dryers with natural gas units. Also, new incentives for replacing
older existing refrigerators with ENERGY STAR units ($150 for rental apartments and $100
for owner occupied).
 Continued working with four rental property owners (about 60 apartments combined) on the
new Multifamily Apartments: Lighting, Refrigerator and Ventilation System service.
 Working with JUMP (Joint Urban Ministry Program) on providing CFL’s to low-income
families that they are assisting. The plan is to familiarize the families with the benefits of
energy efficiency and help them to enroll in the CVWS program when possible.
Communications & Public Relations
 Association of Facilities Engineers (AFE) Expo 2007 – ES staff attended this event on
October 18th, and set-up the BED informational booth. It included an interesting mix of
vendors, utilities and technical service providers.
 Renewable Energy Vermont – Sheraton Conference Oct 17: Staff members attended another
interesting renewable conference. Points of most interest: A description of the evolution of
the Sheffield Wind Project, from the UPC Project Manager. This project was permitted this
summer! And – an interesting presentation put on by state legislators, agreeing to disagree
on the best way to deal with upcoming power purchasing issues as existing power contracts
expire.
 John L. attended a Solar Photovoltaic Seminar on October 30. This was sponsored by the
Green Mountain chapter of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors and cosponsored by BED. The seminar was conducted by John Wiles, a leading expert in National
Electrical Code compliant PV practice and installations. He has been a major contributor to
Article 690 of the NEC which deals exclusively with Solar Photovoltaic installations. His
presentation was very dynamic and included excellent handouts on inspection and suggested
practice.
 Met with “Neighborkeepers” and UVM students. Hal Colston, of Neighborkeepers, is
coordinating a project where students can be teamed with selected low income families so
energy efficiency awareness and measures can be done. We made the group aware of other
efforts (the JUMP program) are in place so coordination can take place.
 Mary S has been participating in VBSR meetings on transportation and energy. A policy
statement will be adopted before the legislature starts.
 On Oct. 4, we had a Burlington Business Assn. breakfast at BED. About 50 business people
attended. Ken N did a brief presentation on the IRP and Chris did a presentation on energy
efficiency.
 Mary S has been participating in the Mayor’s Energy and Environment Coordinating
Committee. They have had several meetings so far.
 We have selected the winners for the 2008 energy efficiency calendar. All schools except
Flynn participated.
 Mary S has been participating in several meetings on how to set up a Vermont Carbon
Offsets Fund to try to capture those dollars that are now leaving the state and have them
support some projects – such as RE and EE – within Vermont.
 Mary S attended the Vermont Energy Future meeting in South Burlington with about 200
others. Lots of support for renewables.
Load Response Program
 A meeting to discuss demand reduction (ISOFCM) with Gilbane Properties was attended to
assist in the possibility in replacing an existing 100-ton chiller and setting up control devises
designed to shift summer kW.
 EnerNOC / BED Lunch and Learn – Assisted EnerNOC in organizing a Lunch and Learn at
the Marriott, held on October 25th. This meeting’s purpose was to disseminate information to
BED customers about the ISO New England 30 Minute Demand Response Program, how it
helps maintain grid integrity, and the program’s benefits to customers. It was also an
opportunity for those customers who are already enrolled in the program to receive their first
quarterly check from EnerNOC. Through great teamwork, BED and EnerNOC were able to
elicit the attendance of Mayor Kiss, and ensure great media coverage from WCAX TV.