ies webinar: boost your resource and energy benchmarking
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WEBINAR SERIES INSIDE ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY
February 16, 2017
BOOST YOUR RESOURCE & ENERGY BENCHMARKING
PRESENTED BY | SHEILA JOHNSTON
WELCOME
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TODAY’S TOPICS
WHY BENCHMARK What problems are you trying to solve?
TIPS FOR SUCCESS Data, visualizations and timing are a few key factors that should be considered
TAKING ACTION Benchmarking is only valuable if action follows
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WHAT IS BENCHMARKING?
“Benchmarking is the ongoing monthly review of energy performance to determine if a building is
getting better or worse in comparison to itself, other buildings in the portfolio, and/or peers.”
energyprint.com
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PATH TO MANAGING ENERGY
No matter where you are on the path toward understanding and managing energy usage, there are solutions that can help.
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WHY BENCHMARK?
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COMMON PROBLEMS SOLVED WITH BENCHMARKING
Determine successful operational programs & processesFacilitate knowledge sharingLocate facilities that are underperforming on a relative basisGet the justification needed to plan improvementsDetermine if strategies are workingTrack progress against goalsUnderstand current performance against peersAdherence to state/city regulationsProvide insight to stakeholders
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BENCHMARKING CHALLENGES
Limited Resources Budget to do capital projects Staff or time to devote Incomplete data Technology limitations
Lack of Expertise Limited knowledge in department Knowing where to start
Circulating / socializing information Engaging stakeholders Incomplete or poor reporting mechanisms
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POLL
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TIPS FOR SUCCESS
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IMPORTANCE OF DATA
Is the data set complete?
Do you have all the necessary data points and variables?
What are you comparing to?
Is the data representative and relevant to the comparison? Correlation is not Causation
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VARIABLES: HOW DO YOU MAKE APPLES = ORANGES?
Weather
Building type
Operational type
Square Footage/Meter
Business variables Occupied rooms Widgets produced or sold Foot traffic
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DATA VISUALIZATION
Be sure the visualizations are telling the story correctly
Bad data visualization can be misleading and confusing
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CONSISTENCY IS KEY
Benchmarking works best when it’s done consistently over time
Understand what problem you are trying to solve to determine what you are measuring and managing
Effective tracking occurs when variables are stable Do not chase a moving target
According to ENERGY STAR®: Buildings that were benchmarked consistently in portfolio manager over a 3 year period reduced energy use by an average of 2.4% per year, for a total savings of 7%
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INSIGHTS INTO ACTION
Benchmarking is a tool that brings InsightsHow it is used, the Action taken, is what makes it powerful
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TAKING ACTION
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Check heating/cooling set-points & schedules
Check lighting schedules
Cursory check of equipment Clogged filters Worn belts Etc.
Location (or “envelope” issues) Missing insulation Damaged weather stripping Running toilets
LOW TO NO COST SOLUTIONS - FACILITY MANAGER WALK THROUGH
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GREATER VISIBILITY
Interval meter data can provide insights into daily usage patterns
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AUDITS – VIRTUAL OR ON SITE
Greater insights with thorough review of data and anomalies Uncover operational issues Reveal inefficient equipment or systems Estimate ROI on upgrades and changes
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OUTSOURCE
Enlisting the help of an Energy Professional can help alleviate challenges faced with benchmarking Sole focus is energy providing the expertise to guide you Supports your goals / initiatives Takes the time to summarize so you can focus Up to date industry and technology knowledge Extended network of energy professionals Levels of engagement can vary, making sure that the level of support matches your needs
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MAJOR TAKEAWAYS
UNDERSTAND WHAT PROBLEM YOU ARE TRYING TO SOLVE
MAKE SURE YOUR DATA SET IS COMPLETE AND VARIABLES ARE ESTABLISHED Data is the foundation of benchmarking. Make sure you have access and that variables are appropriate and
correlated
STRONG DATA VISUALIZATIONS HELP TELL THE STORY When communicating to stakeholders, visuals can highlight the information quickly and effectively
TAKE ACTION ON INSIGHTS There are many ways to leverage the insights gleaned from benchmarking. Whether you are using tactics from
no cost to outsourcing, be sure to take action
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