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Workshop FF Best Practices & Case Study … Successful Energy Efficiency & Energy Reduction at Kent State University & The Ohio State University Wednesday, February 20, 2019 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Biographical Information Robert Misbrener, Project Manager II, Office of the University Architect Kent State University, 615 Loop Rd, Kent, OH 44242 Phone: 330-672-9653 rmisbren@kent.edu Robert Misbrener is a Project Manager on the Mechanical Engineering Team at Kent State University and has been in the capacity since 1999. He is the lead project manager for the majority of energy conservation projects that began in earnest in 2009 for Kent Campus and all Regional campuses in Ohio. Prior to Kent State, Robert worked at Scheeser Buckley Mayfield Consulting Engineers in mechanical design engineering for northeast Ohio for nearly 19 years. Robert has enjoyed nearly 39 years of experience in the mechanical engineering field for numerous infrastructures, new building, renovation, renewable energy and energy conservation projects. Many projects under his management were in the multi-million to over $20 million-dollar range. Robert is tasked with helping the University maximize the use of new/existing equipment/capacity to serve the dynamic renovation and new buildings integrated on the campuses. Annual Electricity usage at Kent campus is the same as usage in 2012 despite improving (adding A/C etc.) nearly 1 million GSF and new builds of nearly 350,000 GSF since 2012. The reliability of the Kent State academic mission has drastically increased due to the new equipment and efficiency improvements of the energy conservation projects. The Deferred Maintenance component of Kent State has also benefitted from the energy projects, retiring over $38 million since 2009. Allan Leary, Senior Energy Engineer Office of Student Life Energy Management & Sustainability The Ohio State University, 1800 Cannon Dr. Columbus, OH 43210 614.514,5871 Leary.90@osu.edu Allan began his duties as Senior Energy Engineer for The Ohio State University’s Office of Student Life Energy Management & Sustainability in May 2018. There, he monitors the energy and water usage for Ohio State’s residence halls, dining facilities, recreation center, student union and other buildings at all of Ohio State’s campuses throughout Ohio. He works with staff members and students to develop and review plans, looking for more efficient resources usage and developing real-time energy dashboards to facilitate decisions concerning energy and water usage. Previously Allan spent 7 years at DNV GL Energy working in Program Development and Implementation, providing AEP Ohio electric customers with energy use and efficiency consultation along with measurement and verification of projects. He also provided engineering analysis for new program offerings for compressed air, HVAC and grocery refrigeration systems. Allan also spent 3 year at Africa University in Mutare, Zimbabwe as a Technical Adviser training technician on the operation and maintenance of HVAC system. He was also instrumental in the implementation of several solar thermal and solar electric projects. In his free time, Allan enjoys hiking, camping and backpacking with his family and coaching youth soccer.

Biographical Information H. Kelly Tisdale, General Manager, Energy Services Division The Brewer-Garrett Company, 6800 Eastland Rd., Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 Phone: 440-243-3535 ktisdale@brewer-garrett.com Kelly Tisdale is the General Manager of The Energy Services Division of The Brewer-Garrett Company, a premier provider of Energy Services Performance Contracting and Facilities Management Services to the Commercial and Industrial marketplace. Kelly is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, (LEED AP), Distributed Generation Certified Professional (DGCP), Certified Demand-Side Management Professional (CDSM) and Certified Sustainable Design Professional (CSDP). He received a Bachelor of Science from Kent State University. He has over 29 years’ experience in project development, system design, service and auditing, and implementation of many of the most innovative programs in his industry. He has personally been involved in over half a billion dollars in performance contracts. Kelly has appeared on TV, radio, in newspapers and trade magazines, and has presented at countless conferences and workshops on innovative energy topics. He also served as Chairman for the Energy Division and board member of Cleveland Engineering Society and is a member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). Noah A. Brewer PE, CEM, DGCP, Senior Energy Engineer The Brewer-Garrett Company, 6800 Eastland Rd., Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 Phone: 440-243-3535 NBrewer@Brewer-Garrett.com Noah Brewer is a Senior Energy Engineer at The Brewer-Garrett Company, a premier provider of Energy Services Performance Contracting and Facilities Management Services to the Commercial and Industrial marketplace. Noah began his career at The Brewer-Garrett Company in 2010 as an Energy Auditor. During his nine years with the company, his responsibilities have included the assessment and energy auditing for over $60 million dollars’ worth of guaranteed energy savings. He has performed numerous Measurement and Verification tests on multiple energy conservation projects and developed many original projects leading to millions of dollars in utility savings for various facilities and industries. Noah is a Certified Energy Manager and a registered Professional Engineer in Ohio. He is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

Successful Energy Efficiency & Energy Reduction at Kent State University & The Ohio State University Robert Misbrener, Project Manager Kent State University Kelly Tisdale, Energy Services General Manager, Brewer‐Garrett Noah Brewer, Senior Energy Engineer, Brewer‐Garrett Allan Leary, Senior Energy Engineer, Office of Student Life, The Ohio State University February 20, 2019

Agenda o KSU Overview o CHP History o CHP currently at KSU o Control Systems Used o Resilience experience at KSU

Combustion Turbines Old Plant o Heating plant was a 1940s design, coal and natural gas boilers, efficiency/operations issues, no central chilled water facility, old electrical distribution system, land locked, required major upgrades to meet EPA guidelines. o Starting considering CHP concept in the mid 1990s; pivotal point was in 1997; issues with how to build a new plant/system while maintaining current operations and construction of the new facility o New equipment/system would provide benefits, but realized the advantages of CHP to lower electrical costs, improve efficiencies, etc. Further advantage was having ability to secure high pressure gas eliminating need for gas compressors for combustion turbines. o Construction started in 2000; first unit GT1 installed in 2003, second unit installed in 2004; steam driven vapor compression chiller installed 2005.

Changes o Natural gas price volatility; Hurricanes Katrina and Rita 2005; 2008 Credit Crunch and Economic Meltdown; 2011 Shale gas takes off; cold weather periods. o KSU starts multiyear risk management/hedge strategy to obtain natural gas requirements in 2008. o Electricity customer choice is available; FE part of PJM; other changes in industry o KSU’s new paradigm started in 2009. o First 10 years regulated o Risk adverse o 2009 – 2013: transitioned moved to deregulated o 2013 – 2015: optimized participation in the new markets

CHP Currently at KSU • Spark spread difference between buying vs. producing. • Available when generating due to tariff, gas prices, and generally low heat rates. • Positive impact on PJM capacity costs by using turbines, chiller fleet, energy management system, etc. appropriately. • Positive impact on ATSI transmission costs with the Now Market Based (NMB) Pilot Transmission Program by using turbines, chiller fleet, energy management system, etc. appropriately.

CHP Currently at KSU (Continued) o Participate in the Emergency Capacity Demand Response Program. o Participate in the Economic Load Demand Response Program. o Will be entering Synchronous Demand Response Program soon. o Numerous energy conservation projects throughout the campus. o Can Island Mode.

CHP Currently at KSU (Continued) o Can Black Start but not fully developed at this time. o Cannot export into grid due to technical/equipment issues – will be working on this. o More items being explored.

Control Systems Used at KSU  Rockwell PLCs in Power Plant using Wonderware for boilers, turbines and BOP equipment. o Multiple resources available for support. o Hierarchical and decentralized system with all units capable of operating with local controls if necessary. Ethernet ring for communications. Can operate equipment from control room or remotely on operating floor with proper equipment/connection. o Isolated private network with secure access controls data flow into and out of plant.

Control Systems Used (Continued)  JCI Metasys used on chillers • Hierarchical and decentralized system with all units capable of operating with local controls if necessary. Ethernet network for communications. Can operate equipment from Energy Management Office or remotely with proper equipment/connection. • Isolated private network.