1. Center for Innovative School Facilities Brian Butler PE, LEED AP Associate Principal / Sr. Mechanical Engineer Long Range Facility Planning David Chesley PE, RCDD, LEED AP Associate Principal / Sr. Electrical Engineer

2. Track the age of mechanical & plumbing equipment to help plan for eventual replacement Review and modify HVAC equipment schedules Review and modify space heating and cooling set points Perform and track routine maintenance Track utility bills closely Building EUI comparisons LONG RANGE MECHANICAL PLANNING

3. Learn about technical assistance programs available from utility companies and state government Interview building staff to identify problem areas Conduct a recommissioning audit to identify low cost/no cost measures to make adjustments to the building’s existing systems Pre-bond planning LONG RANGE MECHANICAL PLANNING

4. Look at first cost, simple payback, and life cycle costs to help prioritize and determine ROI Consider potential capital improvements such as changing out boilers, chillers and control systems nearing the end of their service life Work with the design team to find strategies with multiple benefits LONG RANGE MECHANICAL PLANNING

5. BASELINE K12 ENERGY USE 52.1 kBTU/sf/yr

6. HIGH PERFORMANCE K12 ENERGY USE 10.8 kBTU/sf/yr Optimized envelope Lighting High efficiency HVAC distribution Widen thermal set points DHW reduction Plug load reduction

7. HOOD RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC & SCIENCE BUILDING [ LEED Platinum + Net-Zero Energy ] Architect Opsis Architecture Building Size 6,000 sf renovation and 5,600 sf addition Project Cost $2.72 million Completed September, 2010 2030 Challenge Design Award: “As Built” Architecture 2030 Top Ten Green Project Award AIA National

8. LONG RANGE ELECTRICAL PLANNING Schedule relamping & cleaning luminaires Batteries: 5 to 7 year life Thermal scan for loose connections Accurate records of panel schedules Safety first: commission arc flash labeling Maintenance

9. High capacity floor boxes Coordinated power and telecom density Busway with continuous track for server rooms Flexibility LONG RANGE ELECTRICAL PLANNING

10. Shift from PCs to Tablets USB outlets Furniture integrated solutions LONG RANGE ELECTRICAL PLANNING Flexibility

11. Right-sizing capacity and circuit counts The 35% rule Surge suppression for longer equipment life Integrating power/energy sub-meters LONG RANGE ELECTRICAL PLANNING Capacity and Function

12. LED lighting: flexibility, not just efficiency Digital controls: intuitive, and yes, cheaper Auto dimming for daylighting Manual dimming for the instructor LONG RANGE ELECTRICAL PLANNING Simplicity

13. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Oregon Dept. of Energy’s Cool Schools Program www.oregon.gov/ENERGY/SCHOOLS/COOL_SCHOOLS/ Oregon Dept. of Energy’s Energy Efficient Schools Program (SB 1149) www.oregon.gov/ENERGY/SCHOOLS/index.shtml Energy Trust of Oregon K-12 Renovation Resources energytrust.org/public-sector/incentives/Schools/remodel/ Oregon School Energy Audits Initiative www.oregon.gov/ENERGY/GSI/GSEAI.shtml Portland General Electric’s 25 Quick Tips for Saving Energy www.portlandgeneral.com/business/energy_savings/small/quick_tips.aspx

14. connect with us Brian Butler PE, LEED AP Associate Principal / Sr. Mechanical Engineer brianbutler@interfaceeng.com 503 382 2694 David Chesley PE, RCDD, LEED AP Associate Principal / Sr. Electrical Engineer davidc@interfaceeng.com 503 382 2685