Energy Manager Training L1- Elements of an Effective Energy Management Program (1A)

8/4/2019 Energy Manager Training L1- Elements of an Effective Energy Management Program (1A)

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EnergyManagerTraining Level1ElementsofanEffectiveEnergyManagementProgram

TexasEnergyManagersAssociation(TEMA)TrainingforATEMCredential

Why Should You Begin One?

How Do You Begin One?

Prepared by ESA Energy Systems Associates, Inc.

ATerracon Company

TEMA Texas Energy Manager Training Level 1

ESA Energy Systems Associates, Inc. 2

3ESA Energy Systems Associates, Inc.


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School Districts in Climate Areas 4 & 5:(1500 to 2500 CDD)

vg s u en vg s u en

2,613 $194.57

Range: Range:

1,778 to 4,210 $132.45 to $313.63


If the districts with above average

energy cost/student

Cost Savings per district would be ~ 38%


There are

more than

1,000 school

districts

in the State of

Texas

Annual Utility Cost:

> $1,000,000,000



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School districts withless than average

$/student did not

School districts withgreater than average

$/student decided to

change a thing,but shoot for average

Savings Potential would be:

$380,000,000 / year


A correlation of recent study results placesMaintenance and Operations as the prime costsaving opportunity in schools around thecountry.

Predicted savings potential range:

o 50%-60% of potential savings in existing buildingsavailable through M&O improvements

o Up to 80% of potential savings in buildings less than5 years old through M&O improvements


Is the cost of energy high enough now to

entice our administrators to divertsome of their attention

toward a solution?

If so, what is the best solution?



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The Best Solution

The OnlySolution


Energy Managementmust be viewed as atop-levelAdministrative priority.

The new EnergyManagers first duty isto obtain commitmentfrom the Top.

If you dont have it, getit . . . Quickly!


Doesnt sit in the

Boiler Room turning

valves and admiring

boiler flame color.

There are controls that do that

today; they are cheaper than you

and probably more effective!



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Doesnt sit in front of

a computer monitorall day changing

schedules and

revising temperature

set points.

User-friendly programs abound

that make this task much too

easy for someone with an Energy

Managers payscale!


The well-rounded EM must be:

Technically-capable.

Skilled in basic analytical and business math

concepts.

A team player.

Energetic and persistent.

A good communicator.


It is increasingly apparent that the most important

qualifications of an Energy Manager arenot

technical skills.

s a g ven a an s ec n ca y-capa e.

The key skills of todays Energy Manager are:

oEvaluation skills

oProgram Management skills

oCommunication skills



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Create Energy

Plan and Policy

Chair Energy

Committee

Generate/

Update /

Implement aMaster Plan

Create Program

for Individual

Facilities

Produce and/orHelp Create

Preventive

Help Balance

Efficiency andHelp Create

AuditsMaintenance

Program

Safety

[e.g., I.A.Q.]

Construction

Institute and

Oversee

Commissioning

Prepare Both

Annual and

Project Budgets

Serve as Utility

Negotiations

Coordinator

Establish Energy

Efficiency

Rewards

Find Technical

and Financial

Resources

[Grants/Rebates]

Create Evaluation

and Reporting

Procedures

Standardize

Savings and

Verification

Procedure

Inform and

Discuss -

Communicate



Step 1: Create a viable Energy Policy

Step 2: Form and chair an effective Energy Committee

Step 3: Generate and implement a Plan

o Create an overall district plan and a plan for each campus

and facility.

o Generate a Master Plan.

o Provide annual Energy Audits of facilities.

o Assist in improvements to Maintenance & Operations.

o Assist in construction ef ficiency improvements.



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Step 4: Prepare a Budget

o

Hire an Energy Manager.o Negotiate with utility providers.

o Budget reward programs.

o .

Step 5: Evaluate the Plan

o Establish a savings verification procedure.

o Generate reports.

Ongoing: Evaluation and Communication

o Evaluate program continuously.

o Communicate at every level.


ot ng appens w t out an nergy o cy


REAL

AUTHORITY

POLICYEFFECTIVE

PROGRAM



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Rising utility and maintenance costs are a concern.

A trained employee is needed to manage energy-related issues.

Manager position.

Certain energy management goals will be

obtained.

A plan will be prepared and implemented.

Incentive and reward ideas will be considered.


Refer to Course materials for:

Sample Energy Policy Guideline

Sample Energy Policy


The job is bigger than you alone



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Dont go it alone;ask for help.

Recruit staff andadministrators whomake things happen.

.

o High level administratorsare the key to success.

o Look for activists whowill promote the goals.

Meet quarterly.

Avoid lecturing; seek advice.

Inform committee regularly of energy savings.


s s your core act v ty


1. Create a District-wide plan.

2. Create a plan for each campus and each facility.

3. Develop a Master Plan.



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Typically

Equipment replacement projects occur

as a result of equipment failure.

Emergency equipment replacement projects

occur as a result of planning failure.


Have a

Master Plan!

It really is that

important!


The primary purpose of

Energy Master Planning (EMP)

is to prepare a concise,

well-thought-out plan forthe systematic replacement

of the facilitys primary

energy consuming equipment.



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Inventory equipment.

Knowing what you have and the condition it is

in is essential to saving energy.

Develop records of

problem areas.

Record changes in

building use.

Refine list of needed

projects.


Most savings come from Maintenance and

Operations opportunities.

Building

Other

Buildings

Questions to Ask:

1. Can I remove it completely?

2. Can I turn it off?

3. Can I slow it down or reduce it?

4. Can I improve the efficiency?

5. Is it working? (sensors and actuators)


Possibly the most under-rated aspect of any

energy management program.

Where proper Preventive Maintenance (P.M.)

,discovered.

With a P.M. program, maintenance costsmore

than Administrators wanted to spend that year,

butlessthan they expected to spend that

decade.



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In Life-Cycle Costing

O & M is still the LEADER!

Savings

Operations and

Maintenance5-10%

Design and

Construction

Acquisition,

Renewal and

Disposal

60-85%

5-35%


The building condition with the most influence on student

learning is air conditioning.UCLAs Institute for Democracy,Education and Access;School Facility Conditions.

People are most productive in a room temperature range of

72 77 F. ASHRAE Transactions 111(2):680-686

Texas Dept. of Health Voluntary IAQ Guidelinesrecommend

classroom temperature between:

Summer: 72-76 F Winter: 70-75 F

Students in a room 72 F scored 14% better than those in a

61 F room, and 18% better than those in a room at 81 F.Council of Educational Facility Planners International;Room Temperature and Its Impact On Student Test Scores.

What are your room set point temperatures?


The Energy Manager has the unique

responsibility to define efficient, cost-effective

operations in light of safe, effective operations.

Refrigerants: type and location of compressors

I.A.Q.: humidity level and positive building pressure

Plenum Return Air: fibrous insulation and cleanliness



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An Energy Manager must know

Indoor Air Quality

I.A.Q.: The Personal Factor


VOCs from buildingmaterials

Man-made mineral fibers

Biological from coils,nsu a on an ers

Legionnaires diseasefrom cooling towers

Laboratory or boilerexhaust

Keep buildings at slightly

positive pressure


Carbonless copy paper

Copy machines

Printers

Video display terminals

Floor covering (carpet

and vinyl problems)



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Building Codes

International Energy Conservation Code

ASHRAE 90.1 [Energy Efficiency]

ASHRAE 189.1 [Green Building Standard]

Green Design: LEED, Tx-CHPS, Sustainable

ASHRAE 62 [Indoor Air Quality]

ASHRAE 55 [Comfort Standards]


Energy Managers must be allowed full participation onDesign Committees, giving input on issues such as:

System type and efficiency level

Building orientation

Fenestration quantity and U-value

Energy control systems and control points

Equipment sequence of operation

Metering

Sensor types and locations

Passive design features (daylighting, etc.)


Establish and communicate efficiency goals.

Help develop construction criteria.

Investigate rebate/incentive opportunities.

e p se ec es an a ance rm.

Help select Architect.

Help select MEP Engineer.

Prioritize options using efficiency as guideline.

Pursue option for commissioning.



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Attend coordinationmeetings.

Work with Architect andng neer.

Review all plans andspecifications.

Make efficiencyimprovementrecommendations.


Review submittals.

Make frequent sitesurveys and inspections.

Attend constructionmeetings.

Evaluate proposedrevisions for impact onoperating efficiency.

Attend final inspectionand witness functional

testing of ALL systems.


Communicate system operation to occupants.

o How it will work

o How it will be operated

o The impact of abuse

o Report on success

o Life-Cycle Costs



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Sustainable building designpresumes

that the efficiencies designed areactually implemented and correctly

.

Sustainable building designpresumes

that initial efficiencies can be

maintained. Can they?


Commissioning is the

systematic and qualitative

process of ensuring that

Commissioning uses a system

of checks and balances from

pre-design phase through

From the U.S. Dept of Energys Continuous Commissioning Guidebook

subcomponents are designed,

installed, tested, and operated

at optimum eff iciency.

It is not the normal industry

standard inspections, punch

lists and processing close out

documents.

(sometimes) beyond.

Building commissioning has

become the preferred method

of ensuring that building

systems are installed and

operated to perform as

intended.


Re- or Retro-

Commissioning:

Making it work

Efficiently

Effectively

Retro-Commissioning

Summary

21 Schools

5 Districts

Productively



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omet mes you nee to spen money to save money


Within the last 10 years, utilities have become

the second largest expense for Texas ISDs.

Accurately predicting that expense reflects the

professionalism of the entire Energy

Department.

Forced budget transfers from other expense

categories creates disgruntled board

members!


This is not a part-time job.

It is not a position for those on their way out.

It cannot be rele ated to the r. Hi h coach as atask during his off period.

In many areas of the country, energy costs have

risen by 23% over the past 36 months!

Needed: A professional Energy Manager



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STOP!

School Districts can barely make budget!

How are they going to add a professional

Energy Manager to the payroll?


Postings for Energy Managers in the State ofTexas on 2/17/2010:

oVery large ISD Avg. Salary Range: $69,306

o Large ISD Avg. Salary Range: $66,369

o Medium ISD1 Avg. Salary Range: $79,961

1 This district had already saved over $7 million in the

last 5 years through energy efficient projects.

So how is the Energy Management

position or department to be funded?53

ESA Energy Systems Associates, Inc.

The Energy Manager salary

can be justified

various tasks previously discussed.

Lets review . . .



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Average Cost of Electricity

Typical Electric Rate Used for Schools:Clients consuming > 15,000 kWh

Peak Demand from 50-1,000 kW

T ical Breakdown:T&D Charges = 40% of BillREP Charges = 60% of Bill

The Amount You Save:

Consumption $/kWh = $0.08/kWhDemand$/kW = $8.50/kW

Assumptions and Rates: $0.08/kWh; $8.50/kW; $9/mcf

Approx. Utility Bill Total: $120,000 per year per campus


Places to Save Approx.

Savings

General Rule

HVAC Operation $6000 1 hr/day less runtime

1 Billing Error/yr $500 Yes, it happens

Ancillary Equip. On/Off $1,800 Examples:booster heater; kilns; electric DHW;Ceiling fans; under-desk heater; gym lights;

RR exhaust fans (at night)

Funding the Energy Managers Salary

Savings obtained through Energy Manager role:

$15,500 per year per campus Most school districts with 5-6 campuses would break even.

emp setpoint , = savings

DHW time/temp set $1,440 7 kW at 120F and off after 1 :00 p.m.

Exterior lighting $500 Operable photocell

3 Vending machines $660 Occupancy sensors

Student program(e.g. Watt Watchers, POWER)

$1,000 Student involvement


Deregulation of electric utilities in the State of

Texas has allowed a large majority of Texas

ISDs to negotiate their $/kWh

Recent example:

In 2009, Houston ISD negotiated electric rates

producing a $5M/year utility cost savings. . .

about a 10% decrease in their utility budget!



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www.seco.cpa.state.tx.us/

Juline Ferris www. chps.net

www.ashrae.org

www.usgbc.org/leed

www.texasema.orgSchools Energy Mgmt

Program Administrator

512-936-9283

Association of Energy Engineers

www.aeecenter.org

. .


5 Year Payback = 20% R.O.I.


Check It Out:


How much are you making on your current

market investments?


The typical return on investment for

energy efficient projects:

HVAC Renovation = 5-7 Years

Lighting and Controls = 3-5 Years

Retro-Commissioning = 1 Year

Operations Changes = 6 Months



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r t ca to success


Learn the energy-using patterns for each of

your facilities.

Tabulate the data.

Investigate obvious problem areas.

Work with Administrators and key personnel to

set specific goals for specific facilities,

operations and processes. (Never generalize!)


Summarize and report utility cost and

consumption savings obtained from installed

energy efficiency projects.

oAnalyze utility consumption and cost both before and

after project installation.

o Select the most appropriate verification procedure.

o Report savings on a monthly and annual basis.

o Compare variations in kWh, kW, Mcf and total cost in light

of non-controllable factors (weather, rates, etc.).



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Work with the Maintenance Director and Facilities

Engineer to discover where the energy goes:o What is consuming your energy?

o When is it consumed?

Work your Preventive Maintenance plan.o Which items need to be replaced?

o How soon? In what order of priority?

o At what cost?

Methods of Assessmento Annual facility surveys

o Commissioning / Re-commissioning / Retro-commissioning


Regular communication at all levels is necessary

to create the best possible energy program.

Visible: It must be seen.o If people dont see it, it isnt important.

Relevant: It must meet a need.o Support comes from those who know the WHY.

Responsive: It must support, not hinder.o They work with you when you work with them.



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Negotiated rates with utility providers.

Needed budgets for the EM department and forefficiency-related installations.

Plan to balance ener needs with safet issues .

Project funding sources discovered.

Reports from the Energy Committee.

Interact with Construction, Maintenance,

Custodial, Finance, Staff, Administration


There is a cost in order to succeed.

Money will have to be spent to change:

AttitudesIll run this equipment the way I want after you are gone.

KnowledgeIm no computer nerd! Dont expect me to be able to run

that controller!

EquipmentWe just keep on buying the low-bid stuff and I keep

spending my life working on it!


Build a team.o If youre a loner, you best find another job!

Distribute frequent memos and articles.o Be creative . . . Just get the message out!

Promote specific events.o Example: Energy Awareness Day

Obtain Administrative public commitment.o If we can save $____, we will reward $____.



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Why Should You Begin One?ou can save your s r c o s o money

By saving your districts energyResulting in more moneyAvailable for education.

How Do You Begin One?Follow the six steps given

In this course.Go to it!

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