Benefits of an Energy Management Program Alwyn A John Senior Energy Management Coordinator History Mid 2009 three Southern Tier school districts where approached by a vendor selling K 12 energy management services for 40000 to 70000 per district per year with a fiveyear commitment ID: 795436
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Energy Management Service
Benefits of an Energy Management Program
Alwyn A. JohnSenior Energy Management Coordinator
Slide2Slide3History Mid 2009, three Southern Tier school districts where approached by a vendor selling
K-12 energy management services for $40,000 to $70,000 per district per year, with a five-year commitment.These three districts spearheaded the design of a BOCES aid-able program that would provide the same range of services and meet the same goals as an outside vendor for a more affordable cost.
Program startup in January 2010, with four schools (five shares, 1.0 FTE). By June of 2014, the program had expanded to seven districts (eight shares, 1.4 FTE). Today (May 2015), the program supports 11 districts (13 shares, 2.8 FTE)
Slide4National Stats
EPA: One out of every four dollars spent on energy in US schools is wasted. Conservative 25% = $1.5 Billion annually.
Energy cost total between 1.5% to 3.5% of a typical school district’s annual budget. Potential Savings: In 2001, the first year of the Energy Management program, Sandy Creek Central School District in New York saved $300,000 on a $1.4 Million utility budget (~21%). Total of $2.7 Million in savings from 2001 to 2009. – Times Union 1.22.10
Slide5What is Energy Management?What do we do?We help you to manage your cost/consumption of all energy resources in your district.
We also help to manage all resources and agreements that can impact those energy resources, including in-house and outside contracted labor, service agreements, etc.
Slide6Partial List of Services Provided
Utility Bill Tracking Database (EnergyWatchdog)Portfolio Manager Energy Star Buildings
Netzero – 100K Mini Energy Performance ContractsRenewable Energy Projects (Solar, Geothermal, etc)Professional Consulting via in program P.E.District/Community ConservationAwareness ProgramsRetro-CommissioningEnergy Procurement NegotiationsFacilities Committee Support
Slide7Partial List of Services Provided (cont)
Energy Conservation RecommendationsNYSERDA, NYSEG Grants
EPC Contract Management – M&V validationUtility Bill ManagementClassroom Sessions – Green TeamsWalkthrough AuditsService Contract NegotiationsMaintenance Team Training AcademyHVAC Technology Specialist
Slide8June 2014 Rolling Score Card
Program Performance Jan/2010 to Jun/2014Current Number of Districts/Shares: 7 Districts/8 SharesFiscal 2013-14 Share Price: $19,812 (before aid)Total Cost to the Districts:
($617,609.00)Total Combined State Aid: $428,127.00True Cost (After State Aid): ($189,482.00)Free Grants Obtained and Used: $501,850.00Accrued Energy Savings for Projects: $481,833.50Net Positive Cash Flow: $794,201.50
Slide9Case StudyChenango Forks CSD
(01/2011 to 06/2014)Measures Annual Savings
Lighting/VM Upgrades $4,255.00ES HVAC Controls Upgrade $9,542.00HS Natatorium Boiler $8,557.00Energy Procurement $62,540.00Remote Computer Shutdown $6,000.00Leased Solar Arrays (3) $10,000.00Total Annual Savings $100,894.00 One-Time SavingsPropane Buses $15,00.00RFP & Consulting Services $1,500.00NYS PSC vs DE Dispute $16,200.00Total One-time Savings $32,700.00
Slide10Success StoryWhat is NetZero?NetZero – “Mini” EPC Model
Uses SED$100,000 project rules combined with SED EPC rulesProvided by C&S Companies out of Syracuse, NYCombines state aid, grants and energy savingsGoal: 5 “mini” EPC projects that result in $500,000 of energy related capital work at $0.00 (zero) cost to the district
Slide11Success Story NetZero Saves the Day
Ancient BAS fails during winter season. Maintenance staff begins to operate the system manually. Energy usage spikes by $27,000 during that winter. Not including equipment damage from freeze ups and extra labor cost for manual operation.
NetZero team targets replacement with a solution that fixes the problem and saves an additional $9,500.00/year.
Slide12Success StoryTime-shifting 3rd shift saves $$$
Budget shortfall of $86,000EMS identified an opportunity to reduce the utility budget by $80,000 through time-shifting the third shift cleaning crew. By getting them out of the building 4 hours earlier, we were able to shut down heating, lights and ventilation sooner, saving a minimum of 25 hours of operational time each week
Result: 12 months after implementation, we hit the target
Slide13Success StoryGeo-Thermal Nightmare
Due to vendor issues a new geo-thermal system was less than fully functional for two years after installation. The school was forced to use their old boilers to heat the buildings. This situation was costing the district approximately $55,000/yearEMS brought in our consulting engineer, at no additional cost to the district, identified two major mistakes in the installation and was able to being the vendors back to the table to fix the problem.
Result: Vendor relationship is restored and the campus is enjoying the benefits of energy efficient cooling and heating.
Slide14Success StoryService Contract Renegotiation Saves $$$
Annual HVAC service contracts where running ~$60,000.00/yr. + $15,000 to $20,000 in outside of the agreement service work.Working with the district’s in-house energy manager, EMS was able to demonstrate that the district’s existing maintenance staff could handle the preventive maintenance and most non-critical emergencies. Additionally, they could locate and purchase all
parts at a discount to the provider’s pricing levels.Result: The latest HVAC service agreement is for labor only, 100 prepaid hours at $12,000.00/yr. First year savings are more than $70,000.00.
Slide15TST Energy Management Future Directions
EMS Maintenance Training Academy (4/2015)HVAC Technology Specialist (4/2015)Solar/Renewables – Leases, PPAs and other long term agreements
Slide16Why Every School Needs An Energy Management Program
A good energy management program helps you to manage energy market volatility:
Recent spike in market rate electricity ($0.25/kwh)Fading promise of natural gas fracking Increased use of natural gas for power generationSeveral nuclear power plants are going offline for maintenance in the next 12 months
Slide17Why Every School Needs An Energy Management Program A good energy management program:
Stays on top of the latest trends, both good and bad, in your energy market place.Keeps you aware of the latest technological advancements (LED with digital controls, etc).
Slide18Why Every School Needs An Energy Management Program A good energy management program:
Is constantly seeking out the best financial opportunities for the district, including grants, PPAs, EPCs, NetZero, etc
Slide19Why Every School Needs An Energy Management Program A good energy management program:
Helps to ensure persistence of savings, maximizing your energy investments
Slide20Why Every School Needs An Energy Management Program A good energy management program:
Restores your control over your utility budget.
Slide21Alwyn JohnEnergy Management Coordinator
TST BOCESajohn@tstboces.org607-227-6361