© Facility Engineering Associates 2010 VSP Vision Care HQ1, AT A GLANCE: 152,000 SF 9,700SF Data Center Fully automated Rancho Cordova, CA Constructed.

© Facility Engineering Associates 2010

VSP Vision CareVSP Vision CareHQ1, AT A GLANCE:

• 152,000 SF

• 9,700SF Data Center

• Fully automated

• Rancho Cordova, CA

• Constructed in 1992

• Began certification effort in 2007

• Internal Team – 5 people

• External Team –

FEA and Commissioning Agent


IMPLEMENTATION RESULTS……….

Energy Saving Energy Saving Started with an Energy Star rating of 29!29! Implemented:

◦ Optimized lighting and HVAC controls◦ Sub-metered electricity◦ Scheduled Janitorial daytime cleaning◦ Developed training for employees

Received ENERGY STAR Label in 20092009

$ 123,254 Implementation Costs $ 64,030 Annual Savings 14% Annual Energy Savings 2 years Payback Energy Star rating of 93!93!


IMPLEMENTATION RESULTS………

Waste ReductionWaste Reduction Initial Diversion Rate of 40%40% Implemented:

◦ Performed Waste Audit (Baseline)◦ Increased Number of Recycling Bins◦ Improved Staff Education◦ Reduced Size of General Waste◦ Sustainable Purchasing

Achieved 82%82% Waste Diversion (September 2008)

$ 42,828 Implementation Costs $ 21,888 Annual Savings 14% Annual Energy Savings 2 years Payback



Water Projects - Savings Beyond EnergyWater Projects - Savings Beyond Energy

• Implemented:o Installed of low flow plumbing fixtureso Installed of aerators on faucets and dual flush valves on water

closetso Installed Light-Powered touch-free faucetso Installed Sub-meters on process systems (café’ and cooling tower)o Replaced irrigation water use by:

– Replacing scrubs with decomposed granite– Replacing spray irrigation with bubbles– Replacing existing plants with more water efficient plantings

$ 39,597 Implementation Costs $ 5,111 Annual Savings 50% Annual Water Savings 7.5 years Payback



Indoor Environmental QualityIndoor Environmental Quality

• Implemented:o Meet ASHREA 62.1-2004 Standardo Relocated Smoking Sheltero Installed CO2 and Humidity Sensorso Installed MVR13 Filters

$ 82,546 Implementation Costs


LEED by the NumbersLEED by the Numbers

The difference is $ 425,845.

Consulting Fees $84,050

USGBC Certification Fees

$5,002

Total Soft Costs $89,052

Energy Reduction Implementation Costs

$123,254

Water Reduction Implementation Costs

$39,597

Waste Reduction Implementation Costs

$42,828

IEQ

Implementation Costs

$82,546

INNO - Dolphin System $42,897

Total Hard Costs $331,122

Internal Staff $96,000

Total Others $96,000

Total Costs: $516,174Estimated Baseline Savings

$90,329


Innovation – Raising the BarInnovation – Raising the Bar

Exemplary Performance

• Recycling 82% - September 2008

• Water Efficiency 36% below the water use Baseline

Innovative Operation

Chemical-free cooling water treatment.

Solar battery recharging station – decreased the amount of battery purchased as well as the recycling cost


Sustainable Sites 7 points

Water Efficiency 3 points

Energy & Atmosphere 20 points

Materials & Resources 16 points

Indoor Environmental Quality 14 points

Innovation 5 points

Total 65 points

VSP Vision CareVSP Vision Care

ACHIEVED PLATINUM CERTIFICATION UNDER LEED – EB VERSION 2.0 - AUGUST 2008

Certified 32-39, Silver 40-47, Gold 48-63, Platinum 64-85


Achievements: VSPAchievements: VSP

• Over 2,200 VSP team hours

1600VSP hours + 600 FEA hours = 2,200 team hours

• Achieved Platinum – August 2008

• Achieving Operational Excellence

14% annual energy savings

50% annual water savings

82% high, waste recycled (Sept ’08)

• Received 5% reduction on insurance premium

© Facility Engineering Associates 2010 VSP Vision Care HQ1, AT A GLANCE: 152,000 SF 9,700SF Data Center Fully automated Rancho Cordova, CA Constructed.

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