improving efficiency in municipal buildings: getting there
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Improving Efficiency in Municipal Buildings: Getting There. Paul Markowitz, Community Energy Program Manager October 2012. Form a team Build support Compile data Set priorities for energy saving opportunities Decide on financing approach - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Improving Efficiency in Municipal Buildings: Getting There
Paul Markowitz, Community Energy Program Manager
October 2012
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• Form a team• Build support • Compile data • Set priorities for energy saving opportunities• Decide on financing approach • Undertake efficiency improvements and
monitor results
Overall Process
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• A group of 5-7 people with a diverse range of skills and experience
• 150 town energy committees or energy coordinators in VT
• Energy committees can play a key role in ushering the process
• See Vermont Energy and Climate Action Network (VECAN) website - www.vecan.net
Form a Team
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• Enlist the support of municipal officials • Work in partnership with municipal officials to
reduce municipal energy costs • Communicate cost and savings information • Make information available through a variety of
forums
Build Support
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• Municipal energy costs often embedded in different departmental budgets
• Compile data on municipal energy bill
• Compile electrical and fuel bills for each municipal energy use
• EPA has a program to help municipalities benchmark their buildings - www.epa.gov/region1/eco/energy/ energy-challenge.html
Compile Data
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• Conduct audits/assessments of energy saving opportunities
• Tap into appropriate expertise• Efficiency Vermont can provide relevant
technical assistance or provide access to assistance
Identify and Set Priorities
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• Walk-through is a basic information-gathering tool
• Not a professional audit • Provides basic information
about energy saving opportunities
• Involves visual inspections of air leakage, insulation, heating equipment, and electrical uses
Conduct Walk-Through Assessment
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Includes:• Visual inspection of insulation levels and
possibly an infrared scan • Blower door test -- (residential-style
structures)• Health and safety diagnostic testing• Recommendations for electrical upgrades• Audit report
Conduct Professional Energy Audit
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• Important to distinguish between commercial- vs. residential-type buildings
• Contract with energy professional to conduct work
• See Efficiency Vermont website for contractors list
• Option: Tap into assistance from community volunteers to help implement efficiency measures
Moving Ahead with Building Energy Improvements
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Consider Financing/Funding Options
• Grants• Efficiency incentives• Budget and capital reserves• Bonding • Loans• Performance contracting• Tax-exempt lease purchase
Differentiating “funding” from “financing”
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• Secure funding/financing• Prepare necessary
documentation/engineering• Prepare RFP/bid • Review bids/proposals and award contract• Oversee project implementation• Monitor results
Implement and Monitor
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Other Energy Saving Opportunities • Municipalities can reduce energy costs by
improving efficiency in streetlights, treatment plants, and vehicle fleets.
Resources • Efficiency Vermont:
www.efficiencyvermont.com• Paul Markowitz, Community Energy Program
Manager, 802 540 7608; [email protected]
Other Opportunities and Resources