How Facilities Can Help Commitment by facilities director Facilities energy committee Energy officer position Include conservation commitment in: Strategic planning Mission & vision statement Staff evaluations Green campus office within facilities
Energy Awareness Change campus culture Be realistic Active vs. passive Different strokes for different folks Seize moral high ground Temperature control is critical Develop a multi-faceted campaign
Types of Energy Policies Heating and cooling temps Fan run times Dehumidification (reheats) Humidification New construction Space heaters Dorm refrigerators
Focus on Energy Pigs Buildings with: Labs, kitchens, pools Buildings with: 100% outside air ventilation systems Summer and winter heating requirements Simultaneous heating and cooling Constant volume terminal reheat HVAC systems 24/7 operation Electric heating No offense to pigs intended
Student Projects campus as learning lab Environmental audits Campus dumpster dives Vending machine study Passive cooling project Biomass cogeneration Solar hot water
Energy Conservation 101 Avoid it (best but not always possible) Turn it off Turn or slow it down Use a more efficient source
Low Cost/No Cost Strategies Energy awareness (Students, Faculty & Staff) Energy conservation competitions Green computing & plug loads Optimize Controls (EMS) Better temperature control Minimize summer dehumidification and winter humidification Fume hood decommissioning Curtailments Consolidating Occupancy Retro-commissioning
Best Retrofit Investments Lighting hardware & controls Variable Speed Drives & Occupancy controls Energy source optimization Retro Cx – AHU & Pumping systems Training
Energy Reduction Strategies – Occupancy Based Motion sensors – lighting + room HVAC Night setback with override Morning warm up, optimal start Issues with heat pump systems Demand controlled ventilation (CO2) Lg. zones w/ variable occupancy Fan slowdown + flow reduction per schedule HUGE SAVINGS POTENTIAL Saves fan power & OA load
College Classroom Occupancy By Hour % of occupancy AHU Retro-commissioning Savings Opportunities 5% Fan Speed & OA Reduction Start/Stop Savings A B C Morning Warm-up Cycle D Demand Controlled Ventilation
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Take Home Message Campus energy conservation has the power… To save money To pay for itself To protect the environment To educate for sustainability