Managing Facility Costs 8/1/2017
At Home Energy Conservation and Efficiency
Major Components • Rent/Monthly Payment • Utilities • Operations & Maintenance Managing Facility Costs 8/1/2017
Rent/Monthly Payment Managing Facility Costs 8/1/201 7
Managing Facility Costs 8/1/2017
Utilities Managing Facility Costs 8/1/201 7
Managing Facility Costs 8/1/2017
North Alabama Buildings Performance Challenge 9 November 2016
Managing Facility Costs 8/1/2017
Process North Alabama Buildings Performance Challenge 9 November 2016
Process Managing Facility Costs 8/1/2017
Process North Alabama Buildings Performance Challenge 9 November 2016
Process North Alabama Buildings Performance Challenge 9 November 2016
Value of Benchmarking Managing Facility Costs 8/1/2017
Upgrades
Upgrades Empower 8/1/2017
Grants to Green Managing Facility Costs 8/1/201 7
Operations & Maintenance Managing Facility Costs 8/1/201 7
Maintenance Managing Facility Costs 8/1/2017
Maintenance? Managing Facility Costs 8/1/2017
Maintenance The process of preserving something or the upkeep of property or equipment Managing Facility Costs 8/1/2017
Effective O&M Increase Decrease Useful life of systems • Equipment inefficiencies and • Equipment reliability • malfunctions Indoor air quality • Premature system failures • Occupants’ comfort level • Unnecessary energy use • Occupants’ complaints • Managing Facility Costs 8/1/2017
O&M • Make sure equipment is functioning as intended • Calibrate thermostats • Adjust dampers • Adjust janitorial services Managing Facility Costs 8/1/2017
Functioning as Designed • Regularly inspect all equipment and controls to ensure they are functioning as intended. Mini Case Study Cost Annual Payback ROI Savings Period Located and $1200 $43,000 7 days 3,583% corrected chilled water pump control issue Managing Facility Costs 8/1/2017
Calibrating Thermostats • Compare thermostat setting with a handheld digital thermometer • Does it match? Managing Facility Costs 8/1/2017
Adjusting Dampers • Reduce outside air requirements (within codes). • Check dampers for leaks. • Ensure that they open and close properly. Managing Facility Costs 8/1/2017
Janitorial • Team cleaning – clean one floor at a time • Coordinate cleaning and security staff • Use occupancy sensors • Clean during work hours if possible! Managing Facility Costs 8/1/2017
Quantifiable Results Assuming: Low Estimate High Estimate 100,000 sf Energy Cost Energy Cost Blended rate = $.09/kWh Savings (%) Savings ($) Savings (%) Savings ($) Initial energy performance rating = 50 Function as Designed 2.9 6,285 11.5 23,839 Calibrate Thermostats 0.6 1,300 2.9 6,285 Adjust Dampers 2.9 6,285 5.7 12.353 Adjust Janitorial Practices 0.6 1,322 8.0 17,338 Cumulative Effect 7.0% $15,192 28.1% $59,815 Managing Facility Costs 8/1/2017
No O&M Managing Facility Costs 8/1/2017
Final Tips Managing Facility Costs 8/1/201 7
Final Tips • Upgrade as equipment dies • Investigate a ‘green lease’ and ask before you sign • Notify your landlord if issues found • Plan! Empower 8/1/2017
Final Tips • Upgrade as equipment dies • ‘ Green L ease’ and ask before you sign • Notify your landlord if issues found • Plan! Empower 8/1/2017
Final Tips • Upgrade as equipment dies • ‘ Green L ease’ and ask before you sign • Notify your landlord if issues found • Plan! Empower 8/1/2017
Contact Daniel Tait CEO 256.303.7773 dtait@alcse.org alcse.org fb /energyalabama twitter @energyalabama Instagram @energyalabama Managing Facility Costs 8/1/2017
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