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Benchmarking & Energy Master Planning in Schools Sadie Bronk, Sr. Program Manager

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Project implementation barriers Obtaining management commitment Access to comprehensive measurement tools &

methodologies Short-term planning horizons Available budget to fund projects Personnel time to design and plan project

because of competing priorities Internal expertise to implement projects and

identify funding opportunities

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Utility incentive programs Financial incentives No-cost services: Technical assistance Communications support Benchmarking Energy Master Planning Opportunity screening

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Benchmarking & energy planning

Data collection

Benchmarking report

Energy Master Planning workshop

Energy Master Plan delivered

Audit (site visit) Opportunity assessment (no site visit)

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Utility data analysis: Schools

Collect data

Organize

Benchmark

Monthly base load & trends

Interval data

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Benchmarking process 1. Partner works with CLEAResult to collect

building information and utility data 2. CLEAResult verifies accuracy of data 3. CLEAResult enters data into our

database* and the EPA’s Portfolio Manager Database** to create regional and national benchmarks

4. Benchmarking report created and individual facility benchmarks included in Appendix

*CLEAResult’s database includes 11,500 buildings **CBECS’ database includes 5,215 buildings

BENEFITS OF BENCHMARKING

Compare the performance of your buildings to others to help identify opportunities for improvement

Prioritize the buildings, systems, technologies, and techniques on which to focus

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Specialty facilities

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Benchmarking report An easy way to review the results of our comprehensive analysis

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Common misperception

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Benchmarking results

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Benchmarking results

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Benchmarking results

Bottom Median Top

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Energy Master Planning workshop Participation from decision makers is necessary

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Energy master planning workshop Planning & decision-making Evaluation, assessment &

monitoring Funding energy efficiency Facility operations Energy awareness Energy master plan

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Workshop scorecards Scorecard informs the EMP Promotes participation/engagement Easily identifies strengths &

weaknesses Mechanism for ongoing evaluation Provides visual summary EMP gaps

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Planning andDecisionMaking

Evaluationand

Monitoring

FundingEnergy

Efficiency

FacilityOperations

EnergyAwareness

Current LevelDesired Level

PLANNING & DECISION MAKING

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Energy Efficiency & reducing costs are a high priority in our organization Our Senior Management view energy costs as a manageable expense

We have a written energy policy & action plan that’s reviewed regularly We have management support to identify & install energy efficiency improvements We have a prioritized list of energy efficiency projects that are reviewed often We have a identified the individual (s) who are responsible for energy

management within our organization

3 Energy efficiency & reducing costs are a high priority in our organization Our Senior Management view energy costs as a manageable expense We have a written energy policy We have a prioritized list of potential energy efficiency projects

2 Reducing costs are a high priority in our organization We have management support to identify energy efficiency projects

1 Reducing costs are a high priority in our organization

0 Energy efficiency is never discussed within our organization

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Structure for success

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Funding EE EXAMPLE MEASURE TYPE $/kW ENERGY STAR roof coating 150

ENERGY STAR roof coating + insulation 150

PV system 150

Chiller air cooled 225

Chiller water cooled 225

Air source Heat pump 150

Ground source heat pump 150

HVAC DX 150

LED lighting 225

Premium lighting 150

Premium efficiency motor 150

High efficiency pump 150

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Internal revolving fund

Facility Operations & Energy Awareness

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O&M opportunities • Off-hour opportunities

First round savings when building is unoccupied

After-hours, weekends, holidays • Computers & office equipment

Computers Monitors Printers Scanners

• Unnecessary lighting Offices Common areas Display Exterior Photocell maintenance

• HVAC systems Temperature settings System scheduling Ventilation Sensor locations Obstructions to airflow System maintenance

• Exhaust fans Meeting rooms, bathrooms,

Maintenance closets Off at night

• Door & window operation Blinds closed at night Close doors and windows Weatherstripping

• Water usage Drips and leaks Temperatures Aerators

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Communication & coordination Communication is important to gain visibility & support Goals & purpose

Policies & guide

Benchmarks & progress

Run monthly reports, distribute to sites & management

Successes & challenges

Reminders & opportunities

Announcements of upcoming projects or energy audits

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Energy master plan overview The energy master plan is a starting point for consensus and uniform action

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Conclusion • Do we have the support of our decision makers? • If not, how do we gain their support?

Planning & Decision Making

• How do I currently track my energy use and cost?

• Could I run a report if asked today?

Evaluation, Assessment & Monitoring

• Do we have funding in our 2015 budget for energy efficiency improvements?

• If not, why?

Funding Energy Efficiency

• How often do we walk our buildings at night? • What is the process to request after hours

facility use? Facility Operations

• How do we involve teachers and students? • Do we have a recognition program for our

custodians? Energy Awareness

Thank You

Sadie Bronk Sr. Program Manager sbronk@clearesult.com 512-981-8353