2 MAINTAIN YOUR NABERS ENERGY RATING Ethan Burns Sustainability Now
THE ENERGY JOURNEY EN ENERGY FUNDAMENTALS MANAGE DEM DEMAND & & POW POWER FACTOR
TOPICS – MAINTAIN YOUR NABERS ENERGY RATING 1 Recap The benefits of regular 2 monitoring 3 Monitoring tools 4 Operational changes 5 Practical implementation
Recap DAILY LOAD PROFILE - CONSUMPTION, DEMAND, MAXIMUM DEMAND
Recap AUSGRID DEMAND / CAPACITY CHARGES use >= 40 MWh pa • based on highest reading over a standard half-hour interval during the previous 12 months between 2pm and 8pm • on working weekdays unit of measurement – kW or kVA – depends on annual consumption • 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019 rates below • Annual Consumption Tariff Cost * 40-160 MWh per annum EA302 LV 40-160 MWh 40.1023 c/kW/day 160-750 MWh per annum EA305 LV 160-750 MWh 40.1023 c/kVA/day > 750 MWh per annum EA310 LV >750 MWh 40.1023 c/kVA/day * including GST
Recap INTERVAL DATA power demand at • various times throughout the day 15 or 30 minute • intervals interval / smart meters •
Recap POWER FACTOR measure of how effectively you turn the • electricity supplied by your electricity distributor into actual productive power (i.e. light, heat, motive power) mandatory to maintain a power factor of at • least 0.9
Maintain Your NABERS Energy Rating THE BENEFITS OF REGULAR MONITORING
The Benefits of Regular Monitoring? KNOW YOUR BUILDING’S PATTERNS Usage patterns – Daily consumption weekdays & Time-of-use splits Maximum demand weekends Recognise Know when things Power factor opportunities for go wrong reducing costs
The Benefits of Regular Monitoring? KNOW YOUR BUILDING – DAILY PATTERNS
The Benefits of Regular Monitoring? KNOW YOUR BUILDING – SEASONAL PATTERNS
The Benefits of Regular Monitoring? HIGHLIGHT YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS 49% reduction
The Benefits of Regular Monitoring? HIGHLIGHT YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS
The Benefits of Regular Monitoring? PROTECT YOUR NABERS RATING
The Benefits of Regular Monitoring? LIMIT PEAK CAPACITY / DEMAND CHARGES PEAK CAPACITY CHARGE BASED ON highest reading • over a standard half-hour interval • during the previous 12 months • between 2pm and 8pm on working • weekdays
The Benefits of Regular Monitoring? LIMIT PEAK CAPACITY / DEMAND CHARGES Poorly timed HVAC testing cost the site an extra $5,200 p.a. in demand charges
The Benefits of Regular Monitoring? LIMIT PEAK CAPACITY / DEMAND CHARGES
The Benefits of Regular Monitoring? OPPORTUNITY TO SHIFT LOADS (COST SAVINGS)
The Benefits of Regular Monitoring? ANTICIPATE EQUIPMENT FAILURES Power factor fluctuations caused by a sick motor
The Benefits of Regular Monitoring? SERVICE CONTRACTOR ACCOUNTABILITY not uncommon for contractors to create a • new problem examples in next section •
The Benefits of Regular Monitoring? PHANTOM ENERGY USERS Hidden timer for car park exhaust fans
The Benefits of Regular Monitoring? ILLEGAL USE OF COMMON PROPERTY Image source: Wattblock
The Benefits of Regular Monitoring? WHAT CAN GO WRONG?
The Benefits of Regular Monitoring? SERVICE CONTRACTORS CREATE NEW PROBLEMS car park ventilation • controlled by CO monitors technician testing fire • equipment left fan control switch on “manual” fans ran 24/7 for 2 weeks • until a resident noticed $100 extra per day •
The Benefits of Regular Monitoring? SERVICE CONTRACTORS CREATE NEW PROBLEMS sump pumps left running • continuously after quarterly service unlikely to be noticed • between quarterly services due to location would have cost approx • $2K between services
The Benefits of Regular Monitoring? SERVICE CONTRACTORS CREATE NEW PROBLEMS Power factor correction unit left switched off after service
The Benefits of Regular Monitoring? SERVICE CONTRACTORS CREATE NEW PROBLEMS Never found out & it went back to “normal” after 2 weeks!
The Benefits of Regular Monitoring? EQUIPMENT FAILURE – CO SENSOR Additional 24-hour load of ~ 4kW for a year
The Benefits of Regular Monitoring? EQUIPMENT FAILURE VSDs on bathroom exhaust fans
The Benefits of Regular Monitoring? EQUIPMENT FAILURE new load • between 11:00 pm and 6:30 am (outside working hours) timer on stand- • alone air- conditioner in building manager’s office would no have • been picked up otherwise!
The Benefits of Regular Monitoring? EQUIPMENT FAILURE Solar system outage
Maintain Your NABERS Energy Rating MONITORING TOOLS
Monitoring Tools INVOICE COMPARISONS limited information other • than something’s wrong! can’t identify when • problem occurred worse if quarterly •
Monitoring Tools INTERVAL DATA reveals if equipment is operating out of normal hours • allows you to investigate irregularities • allows you to check maximum demand / peak capacity • free access to RAW interval data for past 2 years through Ausgrid or retailer • www.ausgrid.com.au/Your-energy-use/Meters/Access-your-meter-data •
Monitoring Tools SUBSCRIPTION REPORTS
Monitoring Tools ENERGY ACTION somewhat limited information • frequency • could narrow down to day of problem • cannot generate different report • combinations difficult to combine months / historical • data
Monitoring Tools ENERGY ACTION
Monitoring Tools ENERGY ACTION
Monitoring Tools ARE YOU ALREADY SUBSCRIBED?! Your experience?
Monitoring Tools FREE WEB PORTALS FROM RETAILERS
Monitoring Tools RETAILERS’ FREE WEB PORTALS Data generally Other factors Advantages Disadvantages includes • consumption • current to • free • lose history last 24 hours, when • interval data generally change • maximum Who already uses one? retailer • available demand data varies Comments? • power factor by retailer • time-of-use • invoices (easier for NABERS!) • user manual
Monitoring Tools ENERGY AUSTRALIA - KINETIQ for large users on contracts with a 6- • digit account number complete application form, scan • and email to the address on form if information correct, receive login • details within 2-3 working days manual available for download • small-medium users with a 10-digit • account number can setup access to My Account through the Energy Australia website
Monitoring Tools AGL – BUSINESS IQ available to large market accounts • - generally the account number starts with a 1 option to register for access at the • bottom of https://www.agl.com.au/business/la rge-business/business-iq once registration is complete you • should have immediate access to the portal.
Monitoring Tools ORIGIN - ENERGYLINK for large business customers • send an email with your name, email • address, phone number and account number to energylink@originenergy.com.au to request access to the portal YouTube guide • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRB5Qt 2f1JY My Account option for small – medium users; • Register at https://www.originenergy.com.au/business/ my-account.html
Monitoring Tools MOMENTUM - CLARITI register for portal access at • https://auth.momentumenergy.com.au/PortalLoginRegister?startURL=%2Fidp%2Flogin%3Fapp%3D0sp28000000CcO3%26RelayState%3D%252Fmyacco unt%252Fdashboard%26binding%3DHttpPost%26inresponseto%3D_aa104a67-dc81-4124-a041-9dd3f56925b6 select “Business Customer” under “Register Now, and then select “Register” to complete the registration process. • have a copy of an invoice handy and the owners corporation’s ABN • call 1300 662 778 if any problems with registering • once you’re logged in, you should see a link to “My Usage” •
Monitoring Tools ERM
Monitoring Tools ERM Call or email ERM and they’ll setup access to its online portal • Call 13 23 76 – setup in 10 minutes • Email with your contact and account details to service@ermpower.com.au, with 24-hour turnaround •
Monitoring Tools OTHERS OC ENERGY when last contacted, had a portal under development • but wasn’t prepared to give estimated availability dates acquired by Origin Energy 1 March 2019 • RED ENERGY no current offering • had trial earlier last year • no other info available •
Monitoring Tools SUBSCRIPTION PRODUCTS
Monitoring Tools METERING DATA PROVIDERS Options depend on your Meter Provider (MP) and your Metering Data Provider (MDP). they were assigned to your account after construction and don’t change unless you change your • meter all covered by the National Electricity Rules • How do I find out who my Metering Data Provider is? no publicly available register • your retailer has access to the relevant database and is able to tell you • Most of the basic subscription packages (which give you a lot of information) are priced from $200 p.a.
Monitoring Tools MDP PRODUCTS MDP Product URL WebGraphs webgraphs.com.au Plus ES (formerly Ausgrid) Metering InfoDynamics infodynamics.com.au Dynamics Mondo UtiliView mondo.com.au/log-in
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