1. “Improving Operational Efficiency through Commissioning” Recommendations for CCC-sponsored Forums for Building Owners
November 19, 2004

2. Managers need detailed information about problems and solutions
Research Findings
Responsibility for new and existing buildings usually divided between different management groups, each with own VP and staff
VPs are too busy to attend – they rely on facility/energy managers to gather information and recommend a course of action
Managers need detailed information about problems and solutions
Managers also need tools to convince VPs of financial case for taking action
PECI research shows that financial decision-makers at the VP or Director level do not have time or interest in attending forums like these.
Instead, they send the facility or energy mangers who report to them, and depend on these individuals to recommend and defend a course of action.

3. What do facility/energy managers want to learn about?
Research Findings
What do facility/energy managers want to learn
about?
How to evaluate their buildings
Financial management
Risk management
PECI research shows that financial decision-makers at the VP or Director level do not have time or interest in attending forums like these.
Instead, they send the facility or energy mangers who report to them, and depend on these individuals to recommend and defend a course of action.

4. 1. Format
Target Audience
Facility and energy managers with authority over local decisions, but who report to a VP or Director for large capital projects
Titles:
Chief Engineer
Regional Engineer
Facilities Manager/Director
Project Manager
Energy Manager
Engineering Manager
PECI research shows that financial decision-makers at the VP or Director level do not have time or interest in attending forums like these.
Instead, they send the facility or energy mangers who report to them, and depend on these individuals to recommend and defend a course of action.

5. Three or four one-day events Local SF, LA, Sacramento, San Diego
1. Format
Suggested Format
Three or four one-day events
Local
SF, LA, Sacramento, San Diego
Cost to participant: $150
Include trade show
Divide content into Cx and RCx “tracks”
Format based on PECI’s previous research
Locations dependent on sponsorship
Total cost will vary depending on size and location.
Cost to participant: PECI’s research indicated a $150 cost to participant would not represent a barrier to attendance.
Trade show: PECI’s research showed almost half (8) of respondents would be more likely to attend if there was a trade show. The same number said it doesn’t make a difference. Only one respondent was less inclined to attend.
“Tracks”: Content is very different, so best to present separately. Could run two sessions concurrently or sequentially (ie morning and afternoon).

6. Educate attendees about benefits of Cx
2. Agenda
Goals
Educate attendees about benefits of Cx
Discuss specific Cx measures and steps to begin implementing Cx immediately
Prepare attendees to defend the value of Cx to VPs and other decision-makers
Provide resources to help attendees seek further information on Cx

7. 2. Agenda Introduction Top 5 Issues/Findings Financial Case Resources
Suggested Topics – Cx and RCx
Introduction
Top 5 Issues/Findings
Financial Case
Resources
Trade Show

8. Intro to process and goals Case studies
2. Agenda
Intro – Cx and RCx
Intro to process and goals
Case studies
Team members, roles and responsibilities
Specifying and developing scopes of work

9. 2. Agenda Top 5 Issues/Findings Cx RCx Control system Economizer
Loop tuning
Minimum outdoor air control
Scheduling and effects
RCx
Building envelope
VFD’s
Air filtration

10. 2. Agenda RCx Cx Financial Case Energy benefits Energy benefits
Quantifying non-energy benefits
How Cx improves NOI
How to reduce the cost of RCx Cx
Energy benefits
Quantifying non-energy benefits
How Cx contributes to increased asset value, reduced construction and start-up risk
How to reduce the cost of Cx Cx
RCx
Improving NOI
-Mark Jewell’s work
Reducing costs
-Strategies for O&M staff
-Rebates and incentives

11. Energy Design Resources Building Commissioning Association
2. Agenda
Resources – Cx and RCx
Energy Design Resources
Building Commissioning Association
Division of the State Architect
CHPS
DOE/Energy Star tools
PECI
Utilities

12. Invite local and regional Cx providers 1 ½ hours during buffet lunch
2. Agenda
Trade Show
Invite local and regional Cx providers
1 ½ hours during buffet lunch
Aim for eight providers at each event

13. Work through “messaging partners”
3. Outreach
Strategies
Work through “messaging partners”
distribution
Newsletters
On-line calendars
Word-of-mouth

14. City & county offices of energy/ sustainability
3. Outreach
Messaging Partners
Utilities
Chambers of Commerce
BOMA
IFMA
USGBC
IREM
ASHRAE
APPA
City & county offices of energy/ sustainability

15. Los Angeles (SCE, SoCalGas, LA County) San Diego (SDG&E)
4. Locations
Suggested Locations (Sponsors)
San Francisco (PG&E)
Sacramento (SMUD)
Los Angeles (SCE, SoCalGas, LA County)
San Diego (SDG&E)
San Francisco
-PEC’s Conference Center can hold 120 people auditorium-style (chairs/no tables) or 6 people classroom-style (chairs and tables)
Sacramento
-SMUD Customer Service center
LA County
-Santa Monica (they have an important sustainability initiative)
San Diego

16. 5. Budget Breakdown Scenario #1 Scenario #2
4 events x 80 people = 320 total
Scenario #2
4 events x 40 people = 160 total
Directs
$63,990
Labor
$52,036
Fees collected
($48,000)
Cost to CCC
$68,026
Directs
$52,470
Labor
$52,036
Fees collected
($24,000)
Cost to CCC
$80,506
San Francisco
-PEC’s Conference Center can hold 120 people auditorium-style (chairs/no tables) or 6 people classroom-style (chairs and tables)
Sacramento
-SMUD Customer Service center
LA County
-Santa Monica (they have an important sustainability initiative)
San Diego
Assumptions
Utilities provide space and A/V at no charge in 3 of 4 locations
Project pays directs and honorarium for up to 2 speakers per event (total $10,000)