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VSP Vision Care

VSP Vision Care. HQ1, AT A GLANCE: 152,000 SF 9,700SF Data Center Fully automated Rancho Cordova, CA Constructed in 1992 Began certification effort in 2007 Internal Team – 5 people External Team – FEA and Commissioning Agent. Energy Saving.

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VSP Vision Care

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  1. VSP Vision Care • HQ1, AT A GLANCE: • 152,000 SF • 9,700SF Data Center • Fully automated • Rancho Cordova, CA • Constructed in 1992 • Began certification effort in 2007 • Internal Team – 5 people • External Team – • FEA and Commissioning Agent

  2. Energy Saving • Started with an Energy Star rating of 29! • Implemented: • Optimized lighting and HVAC controls • Sub-metered electricity • Scheduled Janitorial daytime cleaning • Developed training for employees • IMPLEMENTATION RESULTS………. • $ 123,254 Implementation Costs • $ 64,030Annual Savings • 14% Annual Energy Savings • 2 years Payback • Energy Star rating of 93! Received ENERGY STAR Label in 2009

  3. Waste Reduction • Initial Diversion Rate of 40% • Implemented: • Performed Waste Audit (Baseline) • Increased Number of Recycling Bins • Improved Staff Education • Reduced Size of General Waste • Sustainable Purchasing • IMPLEMENTATION RESULTS……… • $ 42,828 Implementation Costs • $ 21,888Annual Savings • 14% Annual Energy Savings • 2 years Payback Achieved 82% Waste Diversion (September 2008)

  4. Water Projects - Savings Beyond Energy • Implemented: • Installed of low flow plumbing fixtures • Installed of aerators on faucets and dual flush valves on water closets • Installed Light-Powered touch-free faucets • Installed Sub-meters on process systems (café’ and cooling tower) • Replaced irrigation water use by: • Replacing scrubs with decomposed granite • Replacing spray irrigation with bubbles • Replacing existing plants with more water efficient plantings • IMPLEMENTATION RESULTS………. • $ 39,597 Implementation Costs • $ 5,111Annual Savings • 50% Annual Water Savings • 7.5 years Payback

  5. Indoor Environmental Quality • Implemented: • Meet ASHREA 62.1-2004 Standard • Relocated Smoking Shelter • Installed CO2 and Humidity Sensors • Installed MVR13 Filters • IMPLEMENTATION RESULTS………. • $ 82,546 Implementation Costs

  6. LEED by the Numbers The difference is $ 425,845.

  7. Innovation – Raising the Bar Exemplary Performance • Recycling 82% - September 2008 • Water Efficiency 36% below the water use Baseline Innovative Operation • Chemical-free cooling water treatment. • Solar battery recharging station – decreased the amount of battery purchased as well as the recycling cost

  8. VSP Vision Care ACHIEVED PLATINUM CERTIFICATION UNDER LEED – EB VERSION 2.0 - AUGUST 2008 Sustainable Sites 7 points Water Efficiency 3 points Energy & Atmosphere 20 points Materials & Resources 16 points Indoor Environmental Quality 14 points Innovation 5 points Total 65 points Certified 32-39, Silver 40-47, Gold 48-63, Platinum 64-85

  9. Achievements: VSP • Over 2,200 VSP team hours • VSP hours + 600 FEA hours = 2,200 team hours • Achieved Platinum – August 2008 • Achieving Operational Excellence • 14% annual energy savings • 50% annual water savings • 82% high, waste recycled (Sept ’08) • Received 5% reduction on insurance premium

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