RENEWABLE ENERGY CLICK TO EDIT REPORT MASTER TITLE STYLE January, 2019
Resource Stewardship Resolution of the Fairfax County School Board Calling for State and Federal Action on Climate Change Whereas , an overwhelming majority of credentialed scientists, in the U.S. and abroad, support the finding that climate change is happening and that human activity is a key contributor; and • Energy Efficiency Whereas , if left unaddressed, the consequences of climate change will harm all Americans, most especially children and those living in poverty, and saddle future generations with the costly burden of a • Significant Cost Savings dangerously damaged planet; and Whereas , climate instability is a global challenge requiring bold, innovative, and sustained actions at all levels of government, local, • Reductions in Energy Consumption state, and federal; and Whereas , the size of Fairfax County Public Schools’ physical • Environmental Impact footprint provides an unparalleled opportunity to advance the use of renewable energy sources and reduce greenhouse gas output in Northern Virginia; and • Benchmarking Success Whereas , pursuant to School Board Environmental Stewardship Policy 8542, FCPS leads the nation in energy efficiency, the development of green building design standards, and award- • Sustainable Design winning classroom opportunities for student advocacy and learning through the Get2Green program; and Whereas , the Fairfax County School Board’s commitment to • Measuring Building Performance safety, well-being, and future success of all children in our community also demands a high priority on reducing carbon consumption in our decisions regarding capital improvement, • Purchasing Renewable Energy energy use, transportation, and other policy priorities within the Board’s control; and • Communicating Results CLICK TO EDIT Whereas , the Fairfax County School Board depends on committed partners in local, state, and federal government to realize our climate action goals, and recognizes the efforts and progress made MASTER TITLE STYLE to date, especially Fairfax County Government’s recently • Aligning Goals and Policies announced request for proposals for solar installations on public buildings, to include schools; • Energy Conservation Measures Now, Therefore , be it resolved that the Fairfax County School Board: 1) calls on the members of the Virginia General Assembly and the United States Congress to act boldly on climate change • Climate and Energy Action Plan and provide regulatory framework that removes barriers to progress on climate action and encourages the rapid replacement of fossil fuels with renewable energy technology; and 2) directs the • Operational Energy Strategy Superintendent to report timely to the Board changes in state and federal policy that support the goal of reducing carbon consumption, along with staff proposals to make best use of these opportunities in facilities and transportation planning . 2
Conservation is Smart Stewardship Program to Date Cost Savings Percentage Change from Expected Cost To Actual Cost: Actual Cost: Jan 2014 – Dec 2019 $182.6 million SAVINGS Expected Cost: CLICK TO EDIT Jan 2014 – Dec 2019 $213.6 million MASTER TITLE STYLE 14.5% $31 million in savings since January 2014 3
Resource Stewardship CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE Emissions are decreasing while square footage continues to increase 4
FCPS Strategic Vision CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE Supporting the Joint Environmental Taskforce (JET) mission aligning County and school capabilities to proactively address climate change 5
Environmental Leadership • FCPS is a recognized leader in environmental stewardship • 2019 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Partner • 2019 Energy Efficiency Leadership Award • 2019 Green Schools Platinum Award • 2019 Climate and Energy Leadership Award • 2018 Green Schools Challenge Winner CLICK TO EDIT • 2017 Permanent Green Ribbon School District MASTER TITLE STYLE • 2016 Battle of the Buildings Winner 6
FCPS and the Energy Pyramid Dr. Dennis Buffington P.E., CEM., CBE Dept. of Agriculture and Biological Engineering, Pennsylvania State University CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE Energy Conservation: Behavior, operations and maintenance changes resulting in less energy use with existing resources 7
FCPS and the Energy Pyramid Before After Dr. Dennis Buffington P.E., CEM., CBE Dept. of Agriculture and Biological Engineering, Pennsylvania State University CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE Energy Efficiency: Replacing aging equipment with newer, more efficient models 8
FCPS and the Energy Pyramid Dr. Dennis Buffington P.E., CEM., CBE Dept. of Agriculture and Biological Engineering, Pennsylvania State University CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE Energy Demand: Reducing peak usage to avoid “demand” charges by utility companies 9
FCPS and the Energy Pyramid Dr. Dennis Buffington P.E., CEM., CBE Dept. of Agriculture and Thomas Jefferson HS Biological Engineering, Pennsylvania State University CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE Rachel Carson MS Franklin Sherman ES Renewable Energy: Solar PV, solar hot water, wind, geothermal using renewable power sources 10
Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) • FCPS pays on average $.10 per Kilowatt Hour (kWh) Roof Primary Vendor: Canopy Primary Vendor: • Sigora Solar • Sun Tribe Solar • $0.11/kWh • $0.069/kWh • 25 years • 30 years CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE Energy savings of up to $.03 per kWh 11
Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) • 87 Schools selected for Phase One implementation • Each school requires feasibility study, site specific detailed proposal, and School Board approval before installation CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE 12
Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) CLICK TO EDIT MASTER TITLE STYLE Leveraging future energy savings dollars for capital improvements 13
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