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1 Kendal at Oberlin Energy Conservation & Sustainability Initiatives

2 Recap of Kendal at Oberlin’s Energy Conservation & Sustainability Initiatives The original Campus Development Overview of the Energy/Sustainability Initiatives The Sustainability Features built into the New Units There is more work to be accomplished – The “Greening” of Kendal!!

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5 Original Campus included a Wetland’s Mitigation Plan –Site Design Features –Creation of Lakes

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8 Building Envelope Insulation Value of Cottages

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10 The orientation of the existing units and the Covered Walkway System Accomplished strong Solar Shading results!

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13 Engaged Northeastern Energy Concepts Project Completed in 1997 with Follow Up in 1999 Scope of Project Included: –Energy Consumption Patterns –Recommended an Energy Conservation Program –Capital Investments Made

14 Accelerated Measures Standard Measures Custom Measures Operations & Maintenance Recommendations

15 Replace Resident Shower Heads Replace Water Closets Rewire Existing Apartment Switch with Heating & Cooling Mode Only

16 Install a New Power Meter or Recorder Request the Power Company provide KW demand peaks on monthly bills

17 Install Entel System Upgrade Main Chiller panels Install Power Conditioning Units

18 Rebalance all HVAC Systems Upgrade and Balancing of the Air Conditioning System Fans Residential & Common Area Lighting Upgrade

19 Establish an Energy Subcommittee of the Board Maintain a Preventative Maintenance Program Update Drawings to reflect system changes and modifications

20 Central Chilled Water Pump & Piping Upgrade Chilled Water System Balancing Valve Upgrade Premium Motor & VSD Drive Upgrades

21 Install the Entel Control System in the Common Areas Install a System to capture the Rejected Heat

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23 Lighting Program Included: –NEC Findings –A Partial Lighting Upgrade was completed –Light Tubes Installed

24 Water Usage Program: –Irrigation System on a separate meter –Use of pond water for plant watering –Water bags used for tree maintenance –Well drilled to create water flow on Heiser Circle Pond

25 Recycle/Refuse Program: –Recycle Program Established: Paper, Aluminum, Batteries, Plastics –Benefit to Oberlin Schools –Cooking Oil from Kitchen provided to Bio Program in Oberlin

26 Purchasing Practices include: –Energy Star Rated Appliances –Replacing Fixtures with Low Water Use Fixtures –Installation of Ceiling Fans –Implementation of Dimming Ballasts to take advantage of Natural Day Lighting –Tankless Water Heater installed in the Pool Locker Room area

27 Landscape Management Plan & Practice: –Composting Space Provided –Adding Trees to the Campus –Use of Natural Landscaping –Using Environmentally Preferred Products –Instituted “No Mowing” Days based on Ozone Levels

28 Additional Investment in Wetland Areas: –Major improvement in the Heiser Circle Wetland area –Formal Review & Reporting Required

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30 Engaged eQuest to complete –High Performance Building Analysis –Make a Recommendation to Upgrade the Energy Performance of the existing Cottages

31 Alternative Analysis Completed including: –Increasing the Level of Insulation –External Shading Devices –High Efficiency Furnace & AC –Air-to-Air Heat Pump –Ground Source Heat Pump –Energy Recovery Ventilator –2 Different High Performance Alternatives were considered

32 Standard Measurement Tools to Evaluate different Options: –Simple Payback Period –The Return on Investment Percentage “ROI” –Life Cycle Payback Period

33 The Base Model represents: –The original building as designed and constructed –Used to Compare with Other Models

34 Increase the Insulation Value Upgrading of Air Conditioning Units External Solar Shading was not considered necessary

35 Consider replacing HVAC System Would a Geothermal System be Cost Effective?

36 The Combination of certain Energy Options that is: –Cost Effective –Improves Energy Efficiency –Utilizes Existing Infrastructure whenever possible

37 Optimum Alternative – The High Performance Model Includes: –Combination Air-to- Air Heat Pump & –Energy Recovery Ventilator with –Additional Attic Insulation

38 The High Performance Model results in (for the 4 Unit Cluster): –Reduction of Annual Energy Use by 17,670 kWH’s –Annual Energy Savings of $839 –Reaches the Life Cycle Payback at 3.7 years

39 The High Performance Model requires: –Capital Investment of $21,000 for a 4 unit cluster –Total Capital Investment for all Cottages = $756,000

40 Conduct a “Field Test” the results of the report The Energy Conservation Pilot Project

41 Kendal at Oberlin Environmental & Sustainability Features Phase I New Units

42 Site Considerations: –Site Design –Storm Water & Wetlands –Site Lighting & Walkway Lighting –Solar Powered Fixtures –Landscaping

43 Building Envelope: –Framing & Insulation –Entrance Doors –Windows & Patio Doors

44 Building Envelope (Continued): –Day Lighting –Overhangs

45 Mechanical & Electrical Systems: –Natural Ventilation –Ceiling Fans –Air-to-Air heat pump with auxiliary electric heaters installed –Domestic Hot Water –Water Efficiency

46 Materials & Finishes: –Paint, Sealants and Adhesives –Flooring

47 LEED Certification Process: –This Process was evaluated by the Master Planning Committee –The New Units would have met the Minimum LEED Certification Level

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49 You Can Make a Difference in Your Cottage: -Reduce -Reuse -Recycle

50 “Bright Ideas” can make a Difference: –Participate in the “Light Bulb Exchange Program” –Turn Lights off in your home when not in use –Utilize Natural Lighting When Possible

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