pulse energy webinar, how to set up a utility conservation program
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Energy savings from utility conservation programs can help you reduce the costs and uncertainty of the open energy market, comply with government mandates, and help your utility show its commitment to sustainability. Carol Suhan, PowerSense Service Manager for FortisBC, presented this informative webinar on creating and implementing an energy conservation program for your utility's commercial and institutional clients. Carol played a key role in designing and implementing the PowerSense conservation program that she now manages at FortisBC, an energy utility with 1.1 million electricity and natural gas customers. Her presentation - outlines the benefits of a conservation program for commercial and institutional ratepayers - explains how she and her team went about creating the program - points out what you should look out for when creating your own programTRANSCRIPT
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Pulse Energy Webinar:
How to Set Up a Utility
Conservation ProgramGuest Speakers:
Carol Suhan, PowerSense Services Manager
Kara Serenius, PowerSense Engineer
3 Things You Want to Know About This Presentation
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• The presentation will be 45-60
minutes, including Q&A
• You can send your questions to
us via the GoToWebinar control
panel at any time
• We are recording the webinar
Agenda
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• 5 Things you should NOT do when creating a
building optimization program
• Quick overview of Pulse software
• Q&A
Five Things You Should NOT Do When
Creating a Building Optimization Program
Carol Suhan
Manager, PowerSense Service
June 2, 2011
Overview
• Power of building retro-commissioning
• PowerSense’s Building Optimization Program
• Five things you should not do…
Retro-Commissioning - What Is It?
• Process for investigating the mechanical,
lighting, and control systems and identifying
operational improvements. Typical issues
include:
• Heating and cooling
• Lighting and HVAC
• Sub-optimal use of existing components
Retro-Commissioning - What Is It?
• Improves performance of building’s systems
• 5-20% savings in building energy costs
• 5-10% in electricity
• 15-20% in gas
• Average 2 year payback on measures
• Improves occupant comfort
PowerSense Retro-Commissioning
Program
• Designed for commercial buildings
• Fully funded Energy Management Information
System (Pulse EMIS)
• Fully funded retro-commissioning study
• Owner must commit to implement capital
and operational measures
• Simple payback of 2 years or less
PowerSense Retro-Commissioning
Program
• Program overcomes barriers
• Fully funded studies
• Free training and coaching
• Free ongoing feedback
Role of EMIS in Program
• Measurement and verification
• Exception reporting
• Occupant engagement and
education
• Automated energy reporting
Background – Program Development
• Small utility – gas and electricity
• Adjacent to BC Hydro service area
• Highly progressive and innovative energy
efficiency programming
• Shared customers
Five Things NOT to Do
• Don’t have full buy-in from senior management
• New program concept
• Behaviour change
• Contractual obligations
• Higher risk
• More responsibility and work for field reps
Five Things NOT to Do
• Don’t allow sufficient time
• Consultants
• Legal department
• Internal lack of human resources
Five Things NOT to Do
• Don’t have full commitment from gas
utility partner
• Other priorities
• Different approach to customer service
• No resources allocated
Five Things NOT to Do
• Allow customers to set your priorities
• Strong desire to start now
• Make improvements before investigation stage
Five Things NOT to Do
• Allow EMIS providers to set your
priorities
• Eager to place technology into
customer’s buildings
• Funding opportunities
Summary
• Excellent savings potential
• Excellent customer relationship building
opportunity
• Ensure you have the appropriate allocation of
resources
• Good luck!
Pulse EMIS
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Pulse EMIS
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• Manage your
energy data
Data Management
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Pulse EMIS
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• Engage Your Building
Occupants in Energy
Reduction
Reduce Energy Use Through Contests
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Pulse EMIS
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• See how your buildings
measure up
Measuring and Reporting Energy Savings
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Questions?
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Questions?
Thank you!
•Additional questions? Contact Pulse Energy
•1-877-331-0530
•http://www.pulseenergy.com/company/contact
•More energy management best practices
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http://www.pulseenergy.com/resources/energy-
management-webinars/
•Pulse blog: http://blog.pulseenergy.com/
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