Energy Audit and Energy Savings Project Review
Tipp City Exempted Village Schools
HB264 Energy Savings & Facility Improvement
Project
February, 2012
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Today’s Agenda
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Introductions
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Open Forum and Discussions
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“The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness
of low price is forgotten” – Benjamin Franklin
“I am not very smart, I just know a lot of smart people.”
Facility & Energy Savings Opportunities
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Energy Optimizers, USA
Greg Smith, President
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Exclusive Focus with Ohio K-12 Schools and Energy
Conservation Projects
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Pre-Approved OSFC Vendor
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Certified Energy Managers, Lighting Efficiency Professionals,
Certified Energy Auditors, LEED AP’s & mechanical Contractors
$20,000,000+ of Successful Energy Savings Projects
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Energy Optimizers, USA
HB 264 Success
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2011 - Most HB 264 Projects in Ohio!!
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Successful Projects:
School District
Annual Savings
Eaton Community Schools
$249,562
Jackson City Schools
$163,822
Ontario Local Schools
$130,971
Springfield City Schools
$105,300
Edgerton Schools
$59,826
Bethel Local Schools
$58,411
Covington Schools
$42,832
Fort Recovery Schools
$42,510
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Facilities Audited
Facilities Included
 High School (185,000 sq. ft.)
 LT Ball Intermediate School (86,806 sq. ft.)
 These facilities were chosen due to the assumption that these
facilities will be utilized by the district for many years.
 These facilities represent 71.2% of the utility cost for the district.
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Electric Usage and Cost Summary
Electricity
Usage
kBtu/Sq.Ft.
Electricity Cost
High School
51.51
$ 243,942
LT Ball
32.79
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Facility
84,167
Average K-12 kBtu/Sq.Ft. is 37.81
for full A/C facility
8.5% less cooling demand than the average year
(February 2011 – January 2012)
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Natural Gas Usage and Cost Summary
Facility
Natural Gas
Usage
kBtu/Sq.Ft.
Natural Gas Cost
High School
LT Ball Intermediate School
44.05
44.10
$ 90,825
$ 45,415
<1% less heating demand than the average year
(February 2011 – January 2012)
Avg. kBtu/Sq.Ft is 42.28
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Total Utility Usage and Cost Summary
Total Usage
kBtu/Sq.Ft.
Total Cost
High School
95.56
$ 334,767
LT Ball Intermediate School
76.89
$ 129,272
Total
89.60
$ 464,039
Facility
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Energy Star Overview
Tipp City School Facility
EnergyStar Rating National Avg.
(1 - 100)
Difference
High School
4
77%
LT Ball Intermediate School
22
30%
100
is
Highest
Rating
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Positive Community & Voter Response
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Potential Energy Savings Opportunities
 Building Automation Enhancements & Integration
 LT Ball
Upgrade control systems with Direct Digital
Controls (DDC)
Include all HVAC equipment (Chiller, boiler, air
handlers, VAV boxes, etc)
 High School
Utilize all existing control wire, sensors, open protocol
sensors, etc. with enhancements
Enable the High School to communicate with potential
new schools
 Web-Based and Vendor-Neutral
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Potential Energy Savings Opportunities
 Advanced Energy Management Programming
 Demand Ventilation and Demand Limiting
 Humidity Control
 Optimized Schedules
 Optimum Start/Stop
 Chiller Start-up
 Domestic Hot Water Pump Control
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Potential Energy Savings Opportunities
 Lighting
Gymnasium Retrofit - HS
 Less wattage (455 watts vs. 221 watts)
 Better Light
De-Lamp Fluorescent Fixtures
 Reduce the number of lamps
Re-Lamp Fluorescent Fixtures
 Facility-wide (32 watts to 25 watts per bulb)
 T-12 to T-8 @ LT Ball
Occupancy Sensors
 Automatically turns lights off when area is unoccupied
Vending Misers
 Turns machine lights off and cycles compressors less
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Potential Energy Savings Opportunities
Energy Management Services
 Install Direct Digital Gas and Electric Meters
 Allows for real-time and historic usage information and
modifications
 Demand Limiting
 School Board and OSFC Updates
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Potential Energy Savings Opportunities
Energy Management Services
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Potential Energy Savings Opportunities
 Ice Storage
 Reduced Electrical Demand (approximately 45% of Bill)
 Operate Chillers at Night
 Utilize New Controls to Operate
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Potential Energy Savings Opportunities
 Boiler Plant Upgrades
 Burner optimization controls to limit excess combustion air
to recommended levels
 Less wasted heat leaving through exhaust
 Domestic hot water pump controls
 Regulate flow based on demand
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Potential Energy Savings Opportunities
 Mechanical Commissioning & Repairs
Inspect, Analyze and Perform Preventative Maintenance on
HVAC Equipment
 Air Handlers, Chiller, Boilers, etc.
Repair Equipment as Necessary
 $25,00 budget (“checkbook”)
 Kitchen Equipment Enhancements
Exhaust Hood Controls
 Reduce the amount of conditioned air exhausted
Freezer/Cooler Backup Generator Tie-In
 Remain cool even during power outages
 Less chance for food to spoil
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Potential Energy Savings Opportunities
PC Power Management System
 Work with District’s IT Department
 IT control of systems
 Automatic shut-down with override
HVAC/Controls Service and Energy Management Agreement
 3-Year Program
 Use Permanent Improvement and Maintenance Funds for other projects
Dynamics Air Filtration Systems
 Improved Indoor Air Quality
 Reduced Energy Costs and Reduced Maintenance Costs
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Potential Energy Savings Opportunities
 District-Wide Energy Manager & Education Program
 Continue the District Energy Management Plan
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Change behaviors and establish expectations
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District “Green Team”
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Establish District Energy Goals
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Student and Staff Incentive Programs
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“Green Suggestions” Program
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“Energy Waste Patrol” Program
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True Turn-Key Project
 Turn-Key Project
 Project Development
 With District
 Project Engineering
 Energy
 Mechanical
 Electrical
 Structural
 Project Management
 Full Warranty
 Parts & Labor
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Financial Analysis
 Project Cost:
$1,011,220
(includes estimated AMP rebates)
$ 16,790
 Project Annual Savings:
$ 118,910
 Simple Payback:
8.5 Years
 Electrical Savings:
 Natural Gas Savings:
 Maintenance Savings:
$ 80,780
$ 18,340
$ 19,790
Annual Cash Flow (after loan payment):
$ 31,531
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Grants/Rebates
 Grants & Rebates
 Utilize the Ohio Dept. of Development’s Renewable Energy
Grants to implement solar electric and solar thermal projects
 AMP Ohio Rebates
 Demand Response
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Why Choose Energy Optimizers, USA?
 Why HB264 and Why Energy Optimizers, USA?
 Implement all Opportunities at One Time
 Positive Effect on Current Budgets (Operating, PI, etc.)
 Positive PR if completed and presented correctly
 Enhanced District Involvement
 Ensure project integrates with new construction project
 OSFC, OASBO, OSBA & BASA Supported Program
 Vendor - Neutral
 Does not Count Against the Districts Indebtedness
 OSFC and Dept. of Energy Oversight
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Why Choose Energy Optimizers, USA?
 Resolution Safety Contingencies
 All Contingencies MUST be met to proceed:
1. Project cost must be the same or less than the budget;
2. Project savings must be the same or more than the budget;
3. The OSFC and the Dept. of Energy must review and
approve the proposed project as submitted.
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If any of these contingencies are not met, the district has no obligation to
proceed, nor any monetary obligation.
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Potential Timeline /
What Next if We Want to Proceed?
Review & Modify Project:
February, 2012
Board Review of Project:
March, 2012
Board Presentation & Approval:
March 26
Detailed Engineering:
March 26 – May 20
HB264 Project Delivered to OSFC: May 20
HB264 Project Approval by OSFC: May 20 – July 15
Financing Finalized:
July 30
Project Implementation:
August 2 –
December 30, 2012
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Q&A
Questions & Answers
Thank You
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