jason ruff asst. director of inspections shane dotson energy conservation technician jerry stensland...
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Jason RuffAsst. Director of Inspections
Shane DotsonEnergy Conservation Technician
Jerry StenslandRecreational Cultural and Heritage Planner
• Federal Energy Funding approx – • $4.7 Billion Dollars• North Carolina received approx - • $76 Million Dollars
The Need for Energy ReductionFacing an 8.23 % overall budget reduction
for fiscal year 2009-10 ($5,121,513)County expenditure of $498,000 in 2008-09
for utilitiesElectricityGas – Propane & NaturalWater/Sewer
The Birth of the County Energy ProgramState Energy Office – Funding available
Offered 2 Building Audits from an outside consultant (Waste Reduction Partners)
Offered Training to a county employee to conduct further audits.
Created the position of Energy Conservation TechnicianBuilding Inspector’s background best suited the
positionGiven the economic slowdown, the timing fit well
into Shane’s position reclassification.
Projected savings from Program8-10% overall conservative estimate would
account for these approximate utility savingsElectricity savings est. 10-12% ($31,781 - $38,137)Water/ Sewer savings est. 1-2% ($585 - $1170)Gas savings est. 6-8% ($7,288 - $9717)
Total estimated savings of 8-10% ($39,654 - $49,024)
Awareness and TrainingThe program will require Behavior Modifications
and Policy Implementations in all departmentsImproved Communication between Departments
State Energy Office – over 150 individual audits statewide, communication breakdown was #1 problem.
2 Elements critical to the success of the program are:
CommunicationCooperationStaff Training
Overview of Program Startup
Program Starts July 1st Initial Audits of all County owned buildings.Data collection – Utility usageIntroductory meeting for all Dept. HeadsIndividual meetings with Dept. Heads or
“Energy Teams” in each building.
Building AuditsAreas under review during an audit.
Temperature settings on thermostatsLighting issuesWater/sewer usage and problemsWeatherization issuesNumber of computers and related equipmentNon-essential electric appliances
Heating and Cooling Issues
Temperature Settings (Recommended by Duke Energy)When cooling – set at or above 74° When heating – set at or below 68°
Programmable ThermostatsWork to eliminate all window A/C unitsWork with maintenance on efficiency problems
Lighting Issues
When a room will be unoccupied for 15 minutes or more, shut out the light.
Ensure that all lights are out at closing. Considering occupancy sensorsExploring re-lamping/ de-lampingUse CFL’s
Water / Sewer IssuesUpdate fixtures for low flow types.Consider imposing usage limits on high use areas.Proposed low use washing machines.Reduce water heater settings to 105° for hand
washingFor each 10° degree reduction – savings of 3-5% of
water heater energy consumption.Repair leaks and drips.
Ex. – 1 drop of hot water every 5 seconds costs annually: 400 Gal. water 85 kwh of electricity
WeatherizationKeep windows and doors closed when
heating or cooling a buildingWeather-strip all doors and windowsUpdate insulationRepair broken and missing ceiling tilesUtilize blindsConsider tint on doors and windows
ComputersComputers account for the third
largest energy consumption in offices.Coordinate with IT to reorganize
updates and virus scan timing to allow for shutdowns.
Evaluate # of units (computers, printers, copiers…etc)
Non-essential AppliancesUnplug rarely used appliances until needed:
Desktop adding machinesPaper shreddersPrinters /CopiersCell phone chargers
Non-essential personal items not allowed:Electric space heaters
1 - 1500 watt space heater-used 8 hrs a day, 5 days a week Approx. $35 per month
Candle warmers, fans, digital photo displays, personal coffee pots, personal refrigerators, plug-in air fresheners…etc
Non-Essential Appliances
Space Heaters cost between $150 and $250 dollars a year to operate per heater
Utility Usage per BuildingCompile data consisting of past utility histories
for each building.Create spreadsheet for past/future data
comparisons to monitor conservation progress.Will provide quarterly utility use reports to each
department or Energy Team.Will include past data, utility breakdown, and
weather report for comparison.Ex.- Building Inspections and Planning (electric)
May’09 – saved approx 25% over May’07 and May’08
Building Inspection and Planning Savings ExampleChanged Lighting habitsChanged Thermostat settings
Note: Avg. daily temps for each month were comparable
May 2007
May 2008
May 2009
kwh used 3130 3032 2213
Avg. cost per day $10.39 $10.04 $7.92
Amount due $311.18 $300.86 $236.48
Building Inspection and PlanningSavings Example
June 2007 June 2008 June 2009
kwh used 4267 4834 3156
Avg. cost per day
$12.98 $13.38 $9.55
Amount due $387.71 413.43 $324.48
Energy TeamsIndividual Department Head meetings
Develop individual strategies to achieve these goals in each building.
All buildings shall designate a staff person or Energy Team to educate, facilitate meetings, and verify that these policies are being strictly adhered to. These teams should be chosen and active before August 1st.
Once the team is established and active, each team shall have scheduled an initial meeting with the Energy Conservation Technician by August 15th.
Overview of PoliciesJuly 1st
Removal of all non-essential appliances.Unplug all rarely used appliances.Set thermostats to specified temperatures.Implement lighting shutoff practices.Contact Energy Conservation Technician for
guidance.
Monitoring and Follow-upEnergy Conservation Technician will be
conducting follow-up visits to facilities.During business hoursAfter hours / weekends
Audit reports to be forwarded to Directors and Energy Teams for tracking purposes.
Strategic Energy PlanBuilding retrofits for energy efficiencyRenewable energy technologiesWaste reduction/Material ConservationTransportation fleet managementLandfill methaneConstruction standards for future county
buildingsPartnershipsPublic education/outreach
Grant OpportunitiesEnergy Efficiency and Conservation Block
Grant ($20 mil. statewide)Strategic energy plan development/technical assistanceBuilding retrofitsRenewable technology useMethane
State Energy Program ($76 mil. statewide)Revolving loan fundGovernment energy efficiencyPromoting commercial & residential energy efficiency