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KEEPS Energy Management Toolkit Step 2: Assess Performance & Opportunities Toolkit 2E1: Thermostat Settings

KEEPS Energy Management Toolkit Step 2: Assess Performance & Opportunities Toolkit 2E1: Thermostat Settings. Step 2 Assess Performance & Opportunities Toolkit 2 e1 Thermostat Settings. Kentucky Energy Efficiency Program for Schools KEEPS Energy Management Toolkit. KEEPS Energy

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KEEPS Energy Management Toolkit Step 2: Assess Performance & Opportunities Toolkit 2E1: Thermostat Settings

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  1. KEEPS Energy Management ToolkitStep 2: Assess Performance & OpportunitiesToolkit 2E1: Thermostat Settings • Step 2 • Assess Performance & Opportunities • Toolkit 2e1 • Thermostat Settings Kentucky Energy Efficiency Program for Schools KEEPS Energy Management Toolkit

  2. KEEPS Energy Management Toolkit KEEPS Energy Management ToolkitToolkit 2E1: Thermostat Settings Toolkit 2e1 Thermostat Settings

  3. Make the Commitment Assess Performance and Opportunities Set Performance Goals Create an Action Plan Implement the Action Plan Evaluate Progress Recognize Achievements 7-Step Energy Management Process

  4. Knowing Thermostat System’s Capabilities Tips for Establishing Setbacks/Setups KEEPS On-site Energy Assessment Form KEEPS Energy Assessment Tool KEEPS Assessment Report Thermostat Setting Recommendations Thermostat Settings Overview

  5. Knowing System’s Capabilities Every building is unique, and some thermostat setbacks/setups may not be applicable. • Work with facility manager, and make adjustments accordingly. Setbacks/setups depend on: • Building usage • Equipment’s recovery capability • Avoidance of building damage (pipe freeze/mold)

  6. Establishing Setbacks/Setups Schools can be setback/setup for up to 2/3 of the year Condition the building during greatest occupancy Consider initiating system setback/setup 1-2 hours before the majority of occupants exit

  7. Establishing Setbacks/Setups (cont.) What setpoints should building be set at when occupied by only a few people? Not recommended to set thermostats below 55°F to prevent pipe freeze or above 83°F to prevent excessive humidity.

  8. Thermostat Settings Data Collection

  9. KEEPS Thermostat Settings Tool Helps determine proper thermostat setpoints for school buildings/facilities • Based on varying building usage patterns Calculations based on 1% heating and cooling savings per degree, per 8-hour setback • See U.S. DOE’s Energy Savers website

  10. KEEPS Thermostat Settings Tool: Instructions

  11. KEEPS Report Input Locate “HVAC & Controls” in the KEEPS Assessment Report and modify respective figures and other necessary words/sentences for your specific school. Modify the inset box with the results calculated from the KEEPS Thermostat Settings Tool.

  12. Managing Thermostat Settings • Building Automation System (BAS) • Gives control to only energy manager, facility manager, superintendent • Programmable thermostats • Gives occupants control and responsibility • “Limited-adjustment” thermostats • Gives occupants limited control within 1 – 3 degrees • “Dummy” thermostats • Gives occupants no real control, only psychological feel of control • Lockout covers • Gives occupants no control

  13. Available for download from the KEEPS Toolkit Library http://www.kppc.org/KEEPS Resources

  14. End of Presentation Kentucky Energy Efficiency Program for Schools • (502) 852-0965 • www.kppc.org/KEEPS KEEPS is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the combined efforts of the Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence, the U.S. Department of Energy and KPPC.

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