Alachua County Energy Reduction & Water Conservation Saving Millions One Step At A Time Track 5.2 Environmental Sustainability – The Green Journey and Becoming A green Community Presenter: Charlie Jackson Leading, Strengthening and Educating our Multicultural Communities

On December 12, 2000, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners directed the staff to develop a proposal on how to cut 1/3 of energy use in all county-buildings. In 2002/3 County Published an Energy Reduction and Conservation Policy. Board adopted a position that all new construction projects would be Green Buildings. BACKGROUND -Energy Program-

Why We Should Conserve ? $4M Annual Utility Budget

Six Simple Steps Steps in turning your dreams into reality” Step 1Get Stakeholders Buy-In Step 2Audit Facilities & Identify Opportunities Step 3Prioritize Buildings w/Quick Payback Step 4Develop A Vision & Strategy Step 5Implement the Strategy Step 6Track and Measure Results

STATE ATTORNEY WILSON BUILDING CRIMINAL CRTH ADMINISTRATION CIVIL & FAMILY COURTHOUSE SHERIFF DEPT CCC County Jail Community Support /Health Dept. “The Vision” “ A World Class Energy Management Center” “Real Time Monitoring”

Energy Audits Building Envelope Motor Replacement Sealing & Caulking Old HVAC Systems In-Efficient Lighting Water Leaks High Use Water Fixtures

 A Detailed But Reasonable Policy.  Auditing of “Energy Hogs” Buildings  An Implementation Strategy.  Quick ROI ( 3 to 5 Years)  Long Term Impact  Funding Sources ( Capital, Special Funding, Grants, Operational & Maintenance)  Phase-In Plan.  Reporting Results to Stakeholders.  Tell Your Story Energy Action Plan That includes-

Annual Totals Fiscal Year End kGals (monthly) 47,935 kGals 35,014 kGals 22,726 kGals 24,370 kGals Monthly Water Use for Corrections/Jail Facility

Restroom Upgrades Countywide  Waterless Urinals (70)  Dual Flush Toilets (18)  Motion Sensor Faucets (120)  Hand Sanitizer Dispensers (100)  Motion Sensor Paper Towel Dispensers (100)  Auto Flush Valves (100)

Power Line Controls & Lighting Management Power Line Controls & Lighting Management Lighting Control system shutting off all non-essential power consuming devices lights after hours. ie fax machines, computers, lights, copiers, etc.

Building Management & Control Systems Building Management & Control Systems Benefits  Enables Staff to operate systems remotely  Early Detection of Problems  Schedule Load Shedding  Annual Scheduling  Scheduling On/Off  Holidays  Equipment Setbacks

Green Design and Construction

Civil Courthouse Consolidated Communication Center Community Support Services/Health Department County Administration Building Criminal Courthouse Fire Rescue Headquarters Sheriff’s Office Department of the Jail Sheriff’s Office Headquarters State Attorney’s Office Wilson Building Ten Buildings Analyzed (FY07 – FY13*) *May through April

Electricity Consumption (FY07 – FY13*) * May through April

Cost of Electricity (FY07 – FY13*)

Electricity Consumption Per Square Foot (FY07 – FY13*) * May through April

Water Usage (FY07 – FY13*) * May through April

Natural Gas Usage (FY07 – FY13*) *May through April

ECM's/Projects Rebates / Cost Avoidance Est. Annual Year 7 Mark Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5Year 6Year 7Total Icon Water System (Lift Station) $ 300,000 $ 109,000 $ 763,000 Lighting Upgrade $ 35,949 $ 225,000 $1,350,000 Admin Bldg HVAC $ 40,000 $ 43,000 $ 258,000 ACSO Roof & HVAC $ 2,357 $ 30,103 $ 150,515 Powerline Controls Admin Bldg $ 11,818 $ 19,205 $ 76,819 ECMs Criminal CourthouseN/A $ 21,254 $ 85,016 Jail Tray Washer $ 14,296 $ 11,593 $ 34, Split DX Projects $ 18,257 $ 11,254 $ 33,762 Powerline Controls Health Dept Rebate Terminated $ 19,265 Jail HVAC & Roof Project $ 100,000 $ 300,000 $ 789,674 $109,000 $ 377,000 $ 407,103 $ 447,562 $ 470,409 $ 789,674 $3,071,157 Total Projects Cost Avoidance $ 300,000 Total Projects Rebates $ 240,934 Saving Millions…One Step At A Time An Energy Conservation Measure (ESM) Model Case Study Benefits: 1.Reduction Call Outs 2.Lower Utility Costs 3. Reduced M&R Cost

Saving $Millions One Step At A Time

For more Information Contact William E. Johnson III (312) Charlie Jackson “Building on The Legacy, Preparing for the Future”