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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
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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-
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Why We Should Conserve ? $4M Annual Utility Budget
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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
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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”
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Energy Audits Building Envelope Motor Replacement Sealing & Caulking Old HVAC Systems In-Efficient Lighting Water Leaks High Use Water Fixtures
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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-
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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
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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)
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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.
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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
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Green Design and Construction
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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
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Electricity Consumption (FY07 – FY13*) * May through April
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Cost of Electricity (FY07 – FY13*)
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Electricity Consumption Per Square Foot (FY07 – FY13*) * May through April
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Water Usage (FY07 – FY13*) * May through April
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Natural Gas Usage (FY07 – FY13*) *May through April
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ECM's/Projects Rebates / Cost Avoidance Est. Annual Savings @ Year 7 Mark Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5Year 6Year 7Total 2008200920102011201220132014 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 $ 34,779 10 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
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Saving $Millions One Step At A Time
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For more Information Contact William E. Johnson III (312) 603-5477 JWILLIAMS@PETERSBURG-VA.ORG Charlie Jackson 352-374-5229 crjackson@alachuacounty.us “Building on The Legacy, Preparing for the Future”
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