Program Overview Alan Shedd, Touchstone Energy Alan.Shedd@nreca.coop

1. Program OverviewAlan Shedd, Touchstone EnergyAlan.Shedd@nreca.coop 9/28/10

2. Agenda • Background • Program overview • Details • Resources • Considerations • Getting started

3. Why Schools? • Schools are at the heart of most communities • Long history of co-op - school partnerships • Cooperative principles • Schools are a key account • Lots of school • 172,000 schools in the US • 79,000 in co-op service territories

4. Schools need help • Age • Average 42 years old • School condition • Differed maintenance • Inadequate staffing • Focus on new construction • Changing roles and requirements • Need to control costs • All costs are going up • Budgets are not.

5. Why School Energy Efficiency? • School energy budget • Schools spend over $6Billion a year on energy • Schools spend more on energy than textbooks and computers combined • 25% of that energy is wasted • The problem is getting worse - Per pupil energy cost rose 19% from 2007 to 2008 • Energy cost savings impact on learning • Co-ops are energy solution providers.

6. Schools Energy Efficiency • Not a new idea • Many successful school energy efficiency programs • Government, non-profit, and for-profit • Info / awareness <=> Performance contracting.

7. Program Overview • Objectives • Help you understand the opportunities and challenges • Provide working knowledge of tools and resources • Assist you with getting started.

8. Program Overview • Focus on existing facilities • More existing schools, bigger need • Focus on no- and low-cost opportunities • Limited budgets • Do simple things first.

9. Program Components • Information  • Benchmarking • Walk-thru audits • Help getting started.

10. Program Components • Information  • Website www.SchoolEnergySaving.com

12. Program Components • Targeted Training • One-day class • Builds on Commercial Audit class • School basics • Benchmarking • Energy audits • Information  • Website • Training

13. Top 11 List of Quick Energy Savers • Know your energy rates • Control HVAC • Do Walk-thru Audits Including “Plug Patrol” • Ensure Doors / Windows are Closed • Maintain HVAC Equipment for Energy Savings • Ensure Cleaning Crews are On-board • Manage Exhaust / Ventilations Systems to Ensure IAQ and Energy Savings • Train Key Staff • Reassess Outdoor Lighting • Upgrade Lighting • Monitor Demand Interval Information

14. 101 Low-Cost / No Cost Tips

15. Training – Main Topics • HVAC

16. Training – Main Topics • HVAC • Building Envelope

17. Training – Main Topics • HVAC • Building Envelope • Lighting

18. Training – Main Topics • HVAC • Building Envelope • Lighting • Plug Loads

19. Training – Main Topics • HVAC • Building Envelope • Lighting • Plug Loads • Kitchen

20. Training – Main Topics • HVAC • Building Envelope • Lighting • Plug Loads • Kitchen • Miscellaneous

21. Training – Considerations • Pre-requisites • Who should attend? • Co-op staff (key account, energy services, MMSC) • School (admin, energy manager, maintenance) • Who should be included? • What about schools served by other utilities? • When do you schedule?

22. Program Components • Information • Website • Training • DOE O&M Guide

23. Program Components • Information • Website • Training • DOE O&M Guide • EPA Portfolio Manager

24. Program Components • Information • Benchmarking • What is it? • Uses utility bills and building information • Derives parameters for comparing energy use • Can compare different buildings in different areas • Can compare to historic and national norms.

25. Program Components • Information • Benchmarking • What is it? • The software • ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager • 12-month history • Weather and location normalization • 0 – 100 scale • ENERGY STAR label.

26. Program Components • Information • Benchmarking • What is it? • The software • What do you do with it • Manage energy use • Compare performance • Prioritize energy efficiency projects • Track performance • Estimate carbon footprint.

27. Program Components • Information • Benchmarking • What is it? • The software • What do you do with it • Examples

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30. Program Components • Information • Benchmarking • Walk-thru audits • Objectives • Methodology • Checklists • Training.

31. School Energy Use • Component energy use  • HVAC • Lighting • Plug loads

32. Jessamine County Schools • Blue Grass Energy, KY served as first pilot site • Worked with Jessamine County School System • Conducted walk-thru audits at six schools they serve • Entered data in Portfolio Manager • Best score – Brookside Elementary (72) • Worst score – East Jessamine High (35) • New middle school – insufficient data

33. Jessamine County Schools • Audit - General recommendations • Lighting retrofit • Lighting controls • Turn off lights • Water heating setpoint and booster heaters • Don’t open the windows • Eliminate space heaters and refrigerators in classrooms • Buy ENERGY STAR products.

34. Jessamine County Schools • Audit - Specific recommendations • Window replacement – West Jessamine High • HVAC ducting – Rosenwald-Dunbar Elementary • HVAC piping – West Jessamine Middle • Control soffit lighting – Brookside Elementary • Check belt tension – East Jessamine High • Add timer to cooking equipment – East Jessamine High • Consider demand control.

35. Program Components • Information • Benchmarking • Walk-thru audits • Help getting started • 10 step process

36. Getting Started – Step 0 • What do you want out of the program? • How much involvement? • What is your budget? • Does this fit with other programs and incentives? • What about schools you don’t serve? • How long do you want to participate? • Is this an individual co-op or statewide effort? • Do you plan on involving the community?.

37. Review Improve Energy Awareness Track Progress Share Stories Involve the Community Getting Started Get informed Meet Collect data Start benchmarking Conduct an audit

38. Questions? Thanks! Alan C. Shedd, P.E., CEM Touchstone Energy 770-531-7860 Alan.Shedd@nreca.coop