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1. Potential Savings from Lighting Upgrade Changing from T 12 bulbs with magnetic ballasts to T 8 bulbs with electronic ballasts can result in significant savings multiple options exist R ase cas Ca Case 2 specular C Energ Cas erfi reflector TB lamps with Bs with electronic 50 Retrofit option lasts electronic ballasts ing Average maintained 30 foot candles Power per fixture W Annual energy use kWh Energy savings Annual operating cost Upgrade cost Simple payback years Notes kWh kilowatt hour not applicable W watt Courtesy E source Lighting Technology Atlas 2005 Energy costs demand 10 per kilowatt per month all 12 months of the ear consumption 7 Energy Efficient Bulb Options Incandescent wastes 90 of energy as heat CFL More efficient but contains mercury Light A Heat LED emerging technology currently costly Bulb Comparisons 60 watt incandescent Avg Life Cost per Bulb Annual Cost of Bulbs Watts Used Annual Cost to Operate Total Annual Cost 1 200 hours 0 67 1 12 60 watts 12 00 13 12 Assumes 2000 hours use per year 0 10 kWh 8 000 hours 1 21 0 30 13 15 watts 2 80 3 10 25 000 hours 19 97 1 60 6 8 watts 1 40 3 00 Other Opportunities LED Exit Signs Replace one incandescent LED sign with an L
2. 0 000 m oon E 4 000 mam amm 2000 20 000 1 000 Ee D ss gt 6 6 gt 6 gt 6S6 S Q9 49 49 KF KL LK HL of Sample Portfolio Budget Cumulative Report Similar to the Portfolio Budget report the Portfolio Budget Cumulative report displays a year s worth of consumption data as it compares to your budget While you may be over or under budget for a particular month this report enables you to see how you re doing overall Appendix A 1 Page 29 Portfolio Budget Pool Comparison Portfolio Budget Pool Comparison Organization Siemens Industry Inc Building Technologies Division Overview Fuere Dietnict Heating deviation Fuel Dietriet Heating deviation EIectriony Total deviation abeo caen roa evene f Mater devision ab REGENS J Sample Portfolio Budget Pool Comparison Report The Portfolio Budget Pool Comparison report enables you to see which buildings in your Building Pool are performing the best and worst in relation to your budget Appendix A 1 Page 30 Portfolio Compare Energy Star Portfolio Compare Energy Star Organization Siemens Industry Inc Building Technologies Division Start date 6 1 10 12 00 AM DR eT Eee ee creme eor on E em ES Seow Sample Portfolio Compare Energy Star Report NOTE In order to obtain an ENERGY STAR rating you must have 12 recent months of data
3. Improper alignment and operation of windows allow air infiltration Doors are poorly fitted or have slow acting closures allowing excessive infiltration Ceiling roof insulation is inadequate or has water damage Weather stripping and caulking around areas of infiltration are broken or missing Blinds and drapes are not utilized Open vertical shafts or stairwells allow heated air to escape Lighting Light levels are higher than required for the specific task Exterior lighting is used but not needed for security purposes Incandescent lamps are used in offices hallways etc four lamps remain in four lamp fixtures and area is over lit In fixtures where fluorescent lamps have been removed ballasts are not disconnected Lamps and fixtures are not clean When burned out T 12 fluorescent lamps and or ballasts are replaced standard T 12 lamps are used Lights are on in unoccupied areas Natural lighting is underutilized Appendix B 2 Page 3 Condition Does Exist Does Not Exist Heating H 1 H 2 H 3 H 5 H 6 H 7 H 8 H 9 Multiple boilers or heaters fire simultaneously Water in heating systems is heated when there is not requirement for space heat Heating season s hot water temperature feels excessively hot during periods of mild weather Boiler analysis and adjustments are not performed periodically Heater pilot lights are on during cool
4. O amp M Best PRACTICES Review and adjust control strategies seasonally Seasonally adjust control strategies Just as certain maintenance tasks are performed to prepare equipment for heating or cooling season control strategies should also be reviewed and adjusted A good control strate gy for cooling season is not necessarily optimal for swing season or heating season Develop O amp M procedures and forms for tracking actual equipment performance against expected perfor mance Forms may include the task description check ing method and frequency for each piece of equipment reporting formats procedures for addressing non con formance issues and how to resolve performance defi ciencies In many cases the data gathering procedures on equipment performance dovetail nicely with other PM work adding very little staff time for accomplishing the task For more information on redefining preventive mainte nance to include operation activities see Putting the O Back in O amp M Best Practices in Preventive Operations Tracking and Scheduling a publication in the EPA O amp M Best Practices Series 34 SS O amp M Best Practices O amp M BEST PRACTICES SERIES The 15 Best Operation and Maintenance Practices for Energy Efficient Buildings To order these booklets contact Portland Energy Conservation Inc PECI 921 SW Washington Suite 312 Portland OR 97205 503 248 4636 e mail peci peci
5. Portfolio Cost Specific PI Displays the specific performance indicator for example costs per production unit in relation to consumption costs Portfolio Cost Standard PI Displays the performance indicator based on floor area in relation to consumption costs Portfolio Cost Year on Year Compare Cumulative Currently this report is only available for testing purposes Portfolio Cost Year on Year Comparison Currently this report is only available for testing purposes Appendix A 1 Page 39 Portfolio Costs Specific PI Displays an overview of the costs of all consumption values for fuel including district heating electricity and water including performance indicators Portfolio Costs Displays an overview of the costs of all consumption values for fuel including district heating electricity and water including performance indicators ENV Environmental Consumption Overview CO2 Emissions Displays CO emissions for the individual reporting groups media Consumption Overview Displays an overview of all consumption values for fuel including district heating electricity and water between individual nodes Detail Consumption Displays a detailed consumption data with up to six selectable media groups Distribution of Energy Usage Displays the distribution of energy usage and cost Exception Notification Displays an overview of all exceptions consumption warnings alarms and data quality For d
6. RETROFIT PROJECTS Eligible energy conservation measures include but are not limited to the following e Insulation e Storm windows and doors multi glazed and other specially treated windows and door systems Automatic energy control systems energy management systems Equipment to operate variable steam hydraulic and ventilating systems Solar heating and cooling systems and electric generating systems Renewable Energy Systems Furnace or utility plant and distribution system modifications to include burners furnaces boilers and ignition systems e Caulking and weather stripping e Lighting fixtures and lamps e Energy recovering systems Heating and cooling systems e Cogeneration systems and or Other measures that can be shown to save energy or reduce energy demand ENERGY EFFICIENT PROCESSES This category includes the implementation of equipment that enhances the efficiency of any industrial process by reducing energy consumption or allowing for the use of alternative energy sources Examples of such projects include e Kilns e Boilers natural gas or wood e Billet Ovens e Optimizing saws Refrigeration Systems e Variable steam and hydraulic equipment LOANS GENERAL LOAN TERMS The maximum amount which may be loaned from the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund to finance any one 1 project is Five Hundred Thousand Dollars 500 000 The fixed rate of interest which sh
7. 1 500 1250 1 000 kw 225 200 175 150 125 100 75 50 25 i Lt Appendix A 1 Page 22 In addition the report shows how leading up to the last weekend 2 23 08 and 2124 08 consumption decreased overall but then rapidly increased what was the trigger Running a weekly timeframe of 2 18 08 through 2 24 08 shows the following Elaetrlelty Load Profile Waek EMC eunal G1 a staridan 210 n w ft wate eed lo Ani nn n I thn all cas o1 Appendix A 1 Page 23 Finally running a daily timeframe of 2 20 08 shows the following Electricity Load Profile Day Organisation Siemens Building Technologies Ine Buffalo Grove Start date 220008 42 00 AM Node 950 Deerfield Parkway Main meter End dete 221 08 12 00 AM Path 950 Deerfield Parkway gt 950 Maln General Resolution daily Electricty kWh kw 78 Daytime cons WM Noire cons Daly maximum Sample Electricity Load Profile Report Day Timeframe The report shows how consumption was dropping near the end of the day then during the night midnight 8 A M it increased It s important to determine if this was by design or due to inefficiency For example if this was caused by a third shift it would be repeatable and would explain the increase However it wouldn t apply to an office building that observed regular workday hours Appendix A 1
8. IF DEMOLITION ORDERED BY A GOVERNMENT AGENCY IDENTIFY THE AGENCY BELOW Name Title Authority Date of Order Date Demolition to Begin y EMERGENCY DEMOLITION RENOVATIONS Date of Emergency Time Description of the sudden unexpected event Explanation of how the event caused unsafe conditions or would cause equipment damage or unreasonable financial burden When asbestos containing material is present an individual trained in the provisions of the regulation 40 CFR 61 Subpart M will be on site during the demolition or renovation and evidence that the required training has been accomplished by this person will be available for inspection during normal business hours I certify that all of the above information is correct Type or Print Name amp Title Signature Date MAIL TO Office of Pollution Control Physical Address 515 Amite Street P O Box 2261 Jackson MS 39201 Jackson MS 39225 601 961 5171 Glossary of Commonly Used Terms ASHRAE ASHRAE American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers founded in 1894 is a building technology society with more than 50 000 members worldwide The Society and its members focus on building systems energy efficiency indoor air quality refrigeration and sustainability within the industry Benchmarking Is the process of comparing one s business processes and performance metrics to industry bests or best practices from
9. NOTE The examples in this procedure are for a Main consumption HDD report for a Building Pool Depending on your selection node or meter and report type the fields and number of sections may vary from those shown here 1 In the Tree View pane click the desired node such as a Building Pool or meter 2 In the Application Workspace pane click Subscribe reports Appendix A 1 Page 43 The Subscribe reports pane displays Main cons year on year comp 00 2 XA Subscribe new report _Cancel 3 Click Subscribe new report The Subscribe new reports pane displays 4 Complete the fields in the Subscribe new reports pane and then click Next A verification pane displays 5 Click Finish Appendix A 1 Page 44 Editing an Existing Report Subscription NOTE The examples in this procedure are for an existing Main consumption node comp HDD report for a Building Pool Depending on your selection node or meter and report type the fields and number of sections may vary from those shown here 1 In the Tree View pane click the desired node such as a Building Pool or meter 2 In the Application Workspace pane click Subscribe reports The Subscribe reports pane displays If you are the SuperUser or a Deputy you see all subscribed reports in the application If you are a user with no additional rights you see only the reports for which you are listed as the recipient Siemens Bullding Technol
10. The Portfolio Compare Energy Star report enables you to see your building s ENERGY STAR rating and how it compares with other like buildings in your geographical area that are contributing to the ENERGY STAR database This report provides a benchmark score on a scale of 1 100 100 represents the best building of your type in the area and buildings with a score of 75 or over are eligible for the government s ENERGY STAR label Fifty is an average score which means that there are as many buildings above yours as there are below you Buildings with scores below 50 are ones that you should target for improvement even a two point change is significant Appendix A 1 Page 31 Portfolio Cost Portfolio Cost z EMC jens Industry Inc Building Technologies Division Start date 1 1 09 12 00 AM ens Building Technologies Inc Buffalo Grove Main meter End date 1 1 10 12 00 AM Path Siemens Building Technologies Inc Buffalo Grove Resolution monthly Overview Fuels District Heating Water Performance Indicator ana 4 000 0 000 aram 3500 anam anam ET 25000 22808 20 000 17500 16 000 12500 10 000 1 8 Customer Charge lcticty Peak Tariff lcticity Off Peak Tariff ee SC uae Sample Portfolio Cost Report The Portfolio Cost report displays an analysis of energy costs calculated from metered consumption values Costs are calculated by the use of tariff rates which your EMC administrator sets up
11. expeditious completion of the project e Submit company balance sheets income statements and statements of cash flow for the previous three 3 fiscal years and current statements dated within ninety 90 days of application For local government entities and public schools i Certified proof of publication of the Resolution of Intention of the government entity to apply for an Energy Investment Program loan The Resolution must be published once a week for at least four 4 consecutive weeks in a newspaper having general circulation in the county Exhibit A ii Upon receiving the results of the publication of the Resolution of Intention the government entity will need to provide MDA with an execution Resolution of No Protest Exhibit B iii Opinion of counsel from the public schools and or local government entity addressing the authority to borrow under the Energy Investment Program and to pledge a tax base as collateral for such loan and iv Most recent audited financial statements Two 2 copies of the application must be submitted to MDA As part of the application process an Energy Analysis must be performed An Energy Analysis evaluates the ability of the borrower to conserve energy or to improve the efficiency of a process through the installation of energy saving measures of the use of an alternative energy source The Energy Analysis must clearly explain the measures to be undertaken and detail the energy savin
12. log of data that is collected through y mana gement system This data may consist of time series or change of value COV data that can be col lected for digital points such as temperature pressure or status AEE Association of Energy Engineers APEM Association of Professional Energy Managers CEM Certified Energy Manager COV Change of Value DOE U S Department of Energy EMS Energy Management System EPA U S Environmental Protection Agency EUI Energy Use Index FOM Figure of Merit HVAC Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning IEQ Indoor Environmental Quality NOI Net Operating Income O amp M Operation amp Maintenance PE Professional Engineer PM Preventive Maintenance Reference US EPA US DOE 1999 38 n O amp M Practices 39 Facilities Energy Data Survey Contact Information Name Title Phone Email Agency Information Name Building Name Floors Occupied Square Footage Occupied Own Lease Office space total gross SF including all supporting functions and common areas such as atria elevators stairwells kitchens break rooms storage areas and administrative areas Parking Lot Square Footage if known Is there a Data Center Yes No Weekly Operating Hours Weekly operating hours is defined by the number of hours during the week the building is 75 occu
13. print or email as an attachment CSV Comma separated value CSV text file that you can save print email as an attachment or export into other programs such as databases and spreadsheets for further editing PPT PowerPoint file that you can edit save print or email as an attachment Appendix A 1 Page 12 Report Types The application distinguishes between Meter and Node reports Meter Reports Meter reports directly show the consumption values of individual meters Unlike evaluation via Node reports these reports do not provide summary information for a collection of meters Meter Report site360 B Orgarisstion Siemens HO Zug DE Start date 4 1 00 Node Technology Park Other meters Ena date 12 31 00 Path Energy City gt Technology Park gt Heating Resolution monthly 5 Fest Tapa Coneamption 260 000 s F B E gt s SU Fal aif E E ef Date mption 10122000 4 028 703 00 2 02 2000 65 550 00 3 336 250 00 042000 379 980 00 Sample Meter Report HTML output Appendix A 1 Page 13 Node Reports Node reports combine all of the meters belonging to the same report group and contained within the respective node You can generate Node reports for each of the hierarchical levels and can define which report group or combination of report groups is evaluated in the individual columns of a Node report Meter Compare Trend EMC Organizat
14. system e When fluorescent T 12 lamps burn out consider retro fitting fixtures with T 8 lamps and changing from magnetic ballast to electronic Replace incandescent EXIT signs with LED signs LEDs use about one tenth the wattage and last 50 times longer than incandescent lamp signs Install lighting occupancy sensors that automatically turn lights on or off depending on occupancy These sensors work well in areas such as conference rooms break rooms or individual offices that are not occupied continuously Take advantage of natural daylight Turn off or dim electric lighting when adequate sunlight is available to illuminate interior space Ensure outdoor lighting is off during daytime Go Retro Commission an audit of the heating air conditioning and other building systems to compare their performance with design specifications An audit may identify simple fixes such as cleaning filters or replacing a leaky valve that can significantly improve efficiency It may be possible to shave energy use 4 6 percent through such techniques known as retro commissioning Appendix C 1 Page 2 Let the Sun Shine Willing to spend a bit more Consider day lighting Several companies sell rooftop devices that capture sunlight and distribute it more effectively than a skylight Day lighting can eliminate the need for overhead lighting at least on sunny days cutting energy use by 10 15 percent Spruce Up the Space Plan If you are planning a co
15. 5 D 6 D 7 Sample Energy Policy Creating an Energy Employee Energy Awareness Program 7 Steps to Superior Energy Management Offices Managing Energy Use in Office Buildings Managing and Reducing Energy Use in Office Buildings Set to Save Understanding Demand and Consumption Sample ENERGY POLICY Recognizing our responsibility to conserve natural resources the XYZ Agency is committed to being a leader in energy conservation We will continuously address energy efficiency in our operations by establishing implementing and monitoring best practices for energy managemen t We will promote practices that maintain or improve the quality of the work environment and delivery of services in an environmentally responsible and efficient manner Executive Director Director Administrator Reference Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality 2013 Appendix D 1 Page 1 Creating an Employee Energy Awareness Program Energy consumption accounts for a large portion of an organization s operating costs but energy efficiency practices and behaviors can help reduce energy costs without compromising service An energy awareness program designed to change or affect employee behaviors has been shown to have productive results Efficient buildings are healthier places to work and can increase the comfort and productivity of employees Along with helping to address an organization s energy management goals saving taxpa
16. 5 Workspace Displays all diagrams and or tables that you create For more information see Working with the Workspace 6 Legend Displays the name of a diagram s data point Appendix A 1 Page 47 Opening the Analyze Module gt From the EMC Application window click the Analyze tab The Analyze window displays with your enterprise s Customer information in the Tree view area In addition any views that you previously saved are listed in the Views area Working with Diagrams Specifying Default Settings for Diagrams Specifying default settings for diagrams in the Pre selection area ensures that every new diagram you create will use the default settings To specify default settings for diagrams gt In the Pre selection area select the options that you want to apply for all new diagrams Preselection Preselection Relative period Start Date 01 01 09 fa V Relative period End Date 01 01 10 a Resolution weekly v Diagr Typ Line Periods week X Resolution every 60mir v Diagr Line Relative Period Settings left and Absolute Period Settings right Relative period For a period of time relative to the current day in which the diagram is generated check the Relative period box For an absolute period of time a specific date range uncheck this box Periods This field is only available if the Relative period box is checked Click the drop down arrow to select the desired period For e
17. A 112010 7131 2010 133429 kWh 10 674 32 Therms or CCF Agency Name Jackson Building B 8 1 2010 8 31 2010 125828 kWh 10 066 24 Therms or CCF Agency Name Jackson Building C 9 1 2010 9 30 2010 175244 kWh 14 019 52 Therms or CCF Agency Name Jackson Building D 10 1 2010 10 31 2010 173888 13 911 04 Therms or CCF Agency Name Jackson Building E 11 1 2010 11 30 2010 162645 kwh 13 011 60 Therms or CCF Agency Name Jackson Building F 12 1 2010 12 31 2010 172529 kWh 13 802 32 Therms or CCF AgencyName Jackson Building G 1 1 2011 1 31 2011 171267 13 701 36 Therms or CCF Agency Name Jackson Building H 212011 2128 2011 171044 kWh 13 683 52 Therms or CCF Agency Name Jackson Building 3 1 2011 3 31 2011 167207 kWh 13 376 56 Therms or CCF AgencyName Jackson Building J 41112011 4 30 2011 193681 kWh 15494 48 Therms or CCF Agency Name Jackson Building K 5 1 2011 5 31 2011 146068 kWh 11 685 44 Therms or CCF Agency Name Jackson Building L 6 1 2011 6 30 2011 158433 kwh 12 674 64 Therms or CCF Agency Name Jackson Building M 7 2011 7 31 2011 122869 kWh 9 829 52 Therms or CCF Agency Name Jackson Building N 8 1 2011 8 31 2011 119583 kWh 9 566 64 Therms or CCF Agency Name Jackson Building O 9 1 2011 9 30 2011 177457 kWh 14 196 56 Therms or CCF Agency Name Jackson Building P 10 1 2011 10 31 2011 167599 kWh
18. Buffalo Grove Path Siemens Bulkina Technologies Buffalo Grove Node Display options Due date display due meters only C display all meters Meter affiliation display My meters only C display all meters Nodes without meters donot display display all nodes Print Print view Reading date Reading dete list 7 2209 5 29 7 can also be selected inthe lst individually per meter Creates a new meter list fitered by chosen criterias _Update 3 Complete the fields in the Meter list pane Meter position Displays the name and path of the selected node NOTE You can jump directly to the respective node in the Tree View pane by clicking the link in the Path field Appendix A 1 Page 9 Display options Specify which meters you want to view within the selected node and how you want to display them Due date Select whether to display only meters that are due for reading or to display all meters Meter affiliation Select whether to only display the meters for which you are the contact person or display all meters Nodes without meters Select whether or not to display nodes without meters Print Click the Print view button to display a printable view of your Meter List Reading date Specify the reading date and time for your Meter List 4 Click Update The Meter List displays below the Reading date section Ste siemens Building Technologies
19. Division will monitor Energy Management Plans for all State agencies going forward The purpose of this process is to assure that we remain on track with our plan throughout the year and achieve the desired results See Appendix E Tools for Energy and Facility Managers ENERGY MANAGEMENT RESOURCE GUIDE lt ENERGYWORKS VI Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Guidelines The Mississippi Development Authority Energy and Natural Resources Division administers the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund to ensure state and local government entities for profit businesses and non profit organizations are more energy efficient The Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund provides low interest loans to finance projects that make energy conserving capital improvements increase the efficiency of current industrial processes or utilize alternative energy resources Improvements must promote the demonstration of efficient environmentally acceptable and commercially feasible technologies and processes Applicants may be corporations partnerships sole proprietors and partnerships hospitals Institutions of Higher Learning public school districts and local government entities Only facilities located in the state of Mississippi are eligible Eligible Measures Two project categories are eligible for funding The categories are defined below Retrofit Equipment Retrofit projects are improvements made to a building or modifications t
20. Does Exist Does Not Exist Ventilation cont d 5 6 8 W 1 W 2 W 5 W 6 Return outdoor air and exhaust dampers are sequencing improperly During the heating season temperature of air flow to space feels too cold Air flow to a space is unusually low or is inconsistent from one space to another Kitchen exhaust make up air is conditioned to the same extent as air supplied to surrounding areas Water Hot water temperature is excessive for specific use Storage tanks piping valves and water heaters are not adequately insulated Electric water heater has no time restrictions on heating cycle There are no devices to conserve heated water where practical Drips or leaks are evident in hot water systems Hot water is supplied to the building but hot water is not necessary or ever used Appendix B 2 Page 6 Appendix C Energy Reduction Tips C 1 Energy Reduction Techniques Energy Reduction Techniques Change the Culture Take inventory of your office space How many employees have Space heaters at their desk Minirefrigerators Christmas lights still blinking away Create an inviting area for shared microwaves coffee makers and combination printer fax copiers Ban cubicle energy hogs and challenge employees to change their culture Encourage employees to turn off lights and shut down unused appliances Start efficiency contests among departments with prizes to spark
21. Haresh Jhaveri Prone t 847 841 5220 Fax Prone 1 708 212 6896 Language American Engish Siemens Swizering Ltd Buik Done Appendix A 1 Page 5 Building Tree The building tree will expand to show buildings meters and sub meters for the assigned agency From this list you may choose levels in which to compare buildings or meters All buildings being monitored may be chosen individually to plot the usage of the particular building Functions Menu The functions menu consists of two parts an info block and a reports block The info block lists the level of the tree structure you are working in building pool and the EMC Administrator s contact information The reports window allows you to select criteria for reporting Tool Tabs There are three tabs at the top which allow the user to see energy data in different forms The Monitoring and Control tab is used to create various reports including building comparison reports and total usage reporting The Analyze tab provides users a more flexible and dynamic method of analyzing any quantity of data points in EMC It allows for a drag and drop method of data entry instead of a manual type entry The Dashboard tab allows users to choose buildings based on geographical location This tab is synchronized with Google Maps to show geo coordinates of the individual buildings Navigation Window The navigation window to the left of the sc
22. Model employee energy education program procedures Model training program for agency and institution personnel and energy coordinators Model guidelines for buildings and facilities managers Program monitoring and evaluation procedures and Actions to reduce consumption of electricity and non renewable energy sources used for heating cooling ventilation lighting and water heating ENERGY MANAGEMENT RESOURCE GUIDE m VI ENERGYWORKS ais Table of Contents Gathering and Reporting Energy Consumption Data Energy Auditing Energy Reduction Energy Education and Awareness Program Energy and Facilities Managers Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Guidelines Appendix Glossary ENERGY MANAGEMENT RESOURCE GUIDE 10 15 18 25 27 29 Gathering and Reporting Energy Consumption Data Data Collection Evaluating energy performance requires good information on how when and where energy is being used Collecting and tracking this information is necessary for establishing baselines and managing energy use The data must be complete and accurate because it will be used for analysis and goal setting Consider the following when collecting energy use data A system for tracking performance can range from a simple spreadsheet to detailed databases and IT systems In developing an appropriate tracking system for your organization consider the following Scope Determine the le
23. November 22 23 Th F Thanksgiving December 24 25 M Tu Christmas 2 DEFINE SETPOINTS DURING OCCUPIED and UNOCCUPIED TIMES e standards provide guidelines to ensure occupant comfort Other standards are available as well e Current Proposed MDEQ settings include AMITE Proposed Temperature Current Temperature Settings Settings OCCUPIED 76 Cool eff 74 78 At Tenant Discretion 70 Heat eff 68 72 5 Floor 76 Cool eff 74 78 70 Heat eff 68 72 UNOCCUPIED Interior Core 55 Heat Interior Core 55 Heat 85 Cool 85 Cool Exterior Core 60 Heat Exterior Core 60 Heat 80 Cool 80 Cool Sixth Floor 60 Heat Sixth Floor 78 Cool AH Runs Continually NORTH STATE Proposed Temperature Current Temperature Settings Settings OCCUPIED 76 Cool eff 74 78 At Tenant Discretion 70 Heat eff 68 72 UNOCCUPIED 55 Heat 55 Heat 85 Cool 85 Cool Current actual settings need to be confirmed Appendix D 6 Page 2 DOE projects an energy cost reduction of 5 12 percent with a 3 F to 10 F setback and a 9 18 percent energy cost reduction with a 10 F to 20 F setback Typically thermostats are set between 65 and 70 for heating and 72 and 78 for cooling 3 DEFINE ANY OPERATIONAL EQUIPMENT CONSTRAINTS e At present the chiller must remain running 24 hours seven days a week to maintain cooling capability to the server room 4 IDENTIFY OPERATIONA
24. PUBLIC PROPERTY TO PRIVATE OWNERSHIP Buildings and Structures Forwarding of this completed form to the Permit Committee constitutes a request for an assessment of impacts to designated or potential Mississippi Landmarks in accordance with the State Antiquities Law 39 7 3 et seq of the Mississippi Code of 1972 as amended Applicant County of project Applicant s address City Contact Person Phone s Title Position Email Address Contact Person s Address if different from applicant s Street P O Box City Signature of applicant contact person requesting this assessment Will the project involve an addition to destruction alteration or renovation of any structure If YES what is the approximate date of construction if known Name and or address of structure ORIGINAL LOCATION MOVED Is the affected structure a designated Mississippi Landmark if known Who owns the structure Owner s Address if different from applicant contact person Street P O Box City PUBLIC PRIVATE Attach a 7 5 USGS quadrangle map or portion thereof indicating the precise location of the subject property If project also involves a tract of land indicate the number of acres Please include the name of the quad map if not otherwise indicated If in an urban area a street or city map may be substituted This map can be obtained from your project architect or
25. Revolving Loan Fund Guidelines ENERGY MANAGEMENT RESOURCE GUIDE Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E Documents for Gathering Energy Data A 1 Energy Monitoring and Control User Manual A 2 Format for EMC Historical Utility Data Capture Energy Audit Guide and Checklist B 1 State Agency Guide to Energy Audits B 2 Walk Through Energy Audit of Building Energy Reduction Tips C 1 Energy Reduction Techniques Energy Education and Awareness D 1 Sample Energy Policy D 2 Creating an Energy Employee Energy Awareness Program D 3 7Stepsto Superior Energy Management Offices D 4 Managing Energy Use in Office Buildings D 5 Managing and Reducing Energy Use in Office Buildings D 6 Setto Save D 7 Understanding Demand and Consumption Tools for Energy and Facility Managers E 1 Sample Energy Management Plan E 2 15 Operation and Maintenance Best Practices E 3 Facilities Energy Data Survey E 4 Plug Load Survey Form Appendix F Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund F 1 Guidelines for Energy Revolving Loan Fund Appendix G Procedure for Deletion of Building Inventory G 1 Deletion Procedure Document G 2 Bureau of Buildings Request to Delete Form G 3 MDAH Notice of Intent Form G 4 MDEQ Demolition Renovation Notification Form Appendix A Documents for Gathering Energy Data A 1 Energy Monitoring and Control User Manual A 2 Format for EMC Historical Utility Data Capture SIEMENS EMC Energy Monitoring and Control
26. SF YR high or low for a building Statement of Energy Performance EPA Rating Appendix D 5 Understanding your Energy Usage You cannot manage what you do not measure Calculate your baseline how much energy you are currently using and how much it costs you This will give you an idea of potential savings Check it out Measuring Energy Usage and Costs Collect 12 months worth of utility bills You can use a simple spreadsheet such as Excel You can use Energy Star Portfolio Manager a free online tool Calculating your EUI amp ECI will let you know Excel Spreadsheet Sample 10 000 square foot office building Energy Annual Conversion EUI Annual ECI Factor Source Usage to kBtu kBtu Cost per Per Sq ft Sq Ft Electric 187 300 3 412 63 9 18 730 1 87 kWh Nat 3508 102 35 8 2 982 0 30 Gas ccf Total 21 712 Based on 0 10 per kWh 0 85 per ccf Select View Test2 12 Months Ending July 2012 Create View Edit View Current Current Site Energy National Median Site Current Site Electric Current Site Natural Gas Rating Intensity EUI Use Use 1 100 kBtu Sq Ft kBtu Sq Ft kWh therms 0 0 0 66 078 0 July 2010 REFRESH VIEW 69 8531 Appendix 0 5 10 Number of Buildings Energy Use in Buildings Best Performers 165 7 EPA Performance Rating amp Energy Intensity kBtu
27. Technologies Inc Buffalo Grove Start date 2 18 08 12 00 AM Node 950 Deerfield Parkway Main meter End de 22591 1240 AM Path 950 Deerfield Parkway Resolution daily Nighttime cons Daytime cons Demand Steps to Conducting Technical Assessments and Audits Assemble Audit Team e Cover all energy using systems processes and equipment Include facility engineers system specialists and other support e Consider outside support to provide an objective perspective or specific expertise ENERGY MANAGEMENT RESOURCE GUIDE ENERGYWORKS T I Plan and Develop an Audit Strategy Identify and prioritize systems for evaluation e Assign team members to tasks e Schedule completion dates for the activities Steps to Create Audit Report Following the audit produce a summary of actual steps that can be taken to reduce energy use e Recommend actions from simple adjustments in operation to equipment replacement Provide estimates of resource requirements for completing actions should be included e Identify high performing facilities for recognition and replicable practices e Prioritize poor performing facilities for immediate improvement e Communicate to the organization Note The American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers define three levels of building audits Each audit level builds on the previous level As the complexity of the audit increases so does the thoroughness of
28. Workspace In addition you can drag the left border of the Workspace to increase or decrease the area Moving and Adjusting Value Ranges To move the value range of a series While pressing the SPACEBAR click on and drag an axis To adjust the value range of a series To expand the value range Drag an axis to the right reduce the value range Drag an axis to the left Stacking Series NOTE You can only stack series with Bar Line or Stepped Line types NOTE Series must have the same resolution in order to be stacked To create a diagram with the total values from graphs and charts gt From the node structure tree on the left drag a counter alarm or a temperature table to the diagram You can also drag the legend of an existing diagram to the legend of the target diagram The diagram automatically adopts the start and end dates and resolution of the target diagrams and the period and resolution are automatically adopted from the target series Appendix A 1 Page 53 Using the Ruler gt Click anywhere on a diagram to create the ruler which you can drag over the diagram while holding down the cursor The data of the intersections of the ruler and series are displayed in the legend of the corresponding diagram Zooming In and Out To zoom in While pressing SHIFT CTRL click and drag the cursor around the area on the diagram you want to magnify After releasing the cursor the area you specified is magn
29. XYZ Energy Policy Recognizing our responsibility to conserve natural resources the XYZ Agency is committed to being a leader in energy conservation We will continuously address energy efficiency in our operations by establishing implementing and monitoring best practices for energy management We will promote practices that maintain or improve the quality of the work environment and delivery of services in an environmentally responsible and efficient manner An energy policy provides the foundation for successful energy management It formalizes senior management support and states the organization s commitment to energy efficiency XYZ BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES for OFFICE TENANTS 1 HVAC Set the HVAC system to operate on a schedule to meet occupancy requirements and seasonal temperature changes 2 LIGHTING Turn lights off in unoccupied areas Assess lighting levels and reduce where able Use efficient lighting technology 3 PLUG LOAD Have sleep settings for computers and other equipment activate automatically 4 PURCHASING Buy Energy Star rated commercial equipment including computers and electronics lighting and heating and cooling equipment 5 EMPLOYEE AWARENESS Involve employees in the process Post reminders by lights and equipment and provide information in newsletters Reference Energy Star Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality 2013 Use the ENERGY STAR 7 STEP process to improve t
30. Zip Telephone Energy Manager Contact Person if other 2 Building Construction Data Year Completed Original Sq Ft Date s of Expansion Sq Ft Added Total Present Sq Ft Appendix B 2 Page 1 Checklist Walk Through Energy Audit of Building Perform a one to two hour walk through analysis of the building and indicate whether each condition described below exists or does not exist Condition Does Exist Does Not Exist Administration Thermostats on heating cooling units are vulnerable to individual adjustment Energy Management Controls have not been adjusted for change in seasons Unoccupied or little used areas are heated and cooled Conditioned air or heated water is discarded Building temperatures are not adjusted for unoccupied periods Heating cooling equipment is operating in lobbies etc at same comfort temperature as the rest of building Heating cooling equipment is started before occupants arrive and is on until everyone leaves Existing blinds and curtains are not used so as to help insulate the building Maintenance records for HVAC equipment are not available Control devices are not inspected on a regular basis to determine if working correctly Appendix B 2 Page 2 Condition Does Exist Does Not Exist Building Envelope B 1 B 2 B 4 B 5 B 6 L 4 L 5 L 6 L 7 L 8 L 9
31. building O amp M staff This may include information in the form of charts and graphs that informs and edu cates the audience about energy use demand costs savings and progress Remember to normalize data for weather changes in occupancy or use and other relevant factors when developing the report Distribute the report to both senior management and building O amp M staff Consider giving senior manage ment a summary report and the building staff a more detailed report SS O amp M Best Practices TEAMWORK Energy Efficient Building Operation is Everybody s Business BEST PRACTICE 4 STAFFING HIRE OR APPOINT AN ENERGY MANAGER eee ot hiring someone to take on the role of energy manager sends a message to the facility staff that the energy management process is important A good energy manager engages the facility staff in the energy management process and supports and motivates staff Often the cost savings gener ated by an experienced energy manager caneasily cover his or her salary efforts in energy efficient operation Often the cost sav ings generated by an experienced energy manager can eas ily cover his or her salary As part of the facility staff an energy manager has the pri mary responsibility for managing energy and promoting energy efficient building operation The energy manager must have the technical background such as an engineering degree professional engineer s PE license
32. engineer Approximate number of acres MDAH Briefly describe the project scope of work EXTERIOR INTERIOR Has the identical project been previously submitted for review If YES enclose a copy of this office s prior comments Have plans and or specifications for the renovation alteration or addition been completed If YES attach plans and or specifications Include photos of front and rear elevations as well as the location of any proposed addition alteration Describe the present use and condition of the property Has any work related to this project been completed or is in progress prior to submittal of the Notice of Intent Attachments Please include photographs of the subject property in its current condition See Photographic Documentation Policy attached for proper photographic submissions e lfa structural analysis report is available please include a copy Please attach the legal description of the property or list below where the legal description is located book page number MAIL COMPLETED FORM AND ATTACHEMENTS TO FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Mississippi Landmark Coordinator Phone 601 576 6940 Historic Preservation Division Fax 601 576 6955 Mississippi Department of Archives and History P O Box 571 Jackson Mississippi 39205 0571 MDAH VI Vil vin XI XII Xil STATE O
33. individual nodes Detail Consumption Budget Displays the comparison of budgetary values and actual consumption for selectable report group Energy Signature with Budget Displays the heat consumption related to the outside temperature Budget and limit curves Portfolio Budget Compare Displays the comparison of budget deviation on fuel including district heating electricity and water consumption values between individual nodes Portfolio Budget Cumulative Displays the comparison of cumulative budget values with consumption of fuel electricity and water Portfolio Budget Displays the comparison of the budget value with the actual consumption of fuel electricity and water COS Consumption NOTE For these reports you can define electricity and water budgets per calendar month Portfolio Cost Budget Compare Displays the comparison of budget deviation on fuel including district heating electricity and water consumption values between individual nodes Portfolio Cost Budget Cumulative Displays the comparison of cumulative budget values with consumption of fuel electricity and water Portfolio Cost Budget Displays the comparison of the budget value with the actual consumption of fuel electricity and water Portfolio Cost Compare Displays an overview of the costs of all consumption valued for fuel including district heating electricity and water including performance indicators across nodes
34. management planning generally consists of three basic elements Purchasing clean and reliable energy at the lowest cost Replacing old equipment and systems with new effi cient technologies Operating energy consuming equipment efficiently The energy management plan should include and equally emphasize all three of these elements Operating energy consuming equipment efficiently is the most under rated and least understood element yet it has high potential for savings with little or no capital outlay Herzog 1997 PURPOSE Create a written energy management plan that not only includes fuel purchasing and equipment replacement but equally emphasizes strategies for efficient building operation Optimize energy cost savings by efficiently operating existing equipment and reducing inappropriate or pre mature capital outlay Best PRACTICES An energy management plan minimizes waste O amp M Best PRACTICES ACTION TIPS Include in the energy management plan a component clearly defining energy efficient operation of energy consuming equipment An example of a definition is Operate energy consuming equipment to constantly maintain a match between the energy used and the energy required for the equipment or system to fulfill its intended function Herzog 1997 As part of the plan state the goals for energy efficient operation outline the steps to achieve the goals and define methods of measuring
35. may also be conducted as part of a larger analysis for group facilities Energy audits are utilized to identify the following No cost operational or maintenance adjustments that save energy Short term low cost energy efficiency retro fit recommendations Opportunities for long term building improvements Action plans for energy efficiency capital investments Simple energy audits can equip building owners with a good list of no cost or low cost recommendations and a general overview for future planning Many of the simple recommendations are easily implemented by maintenance staff and energy savings are experienced almost immediately Operational cost savings resulting from the simple audit can then be put toward future capital energy efficiency projects More detailed energy audits are set up to provide a comprehensive energy efficiency capital investment plan with savings payback that can be coordinated to a facility owner s financial goals This type of complex energy audit is typically part of a larger energy management program and may include partnering with an engineering firm or energy services company to gain full energy savings opportunities What Is an Energy Audit The purpose of an energy audit also referred to as an energy assessment or technical energy analysis is to determine how and where energy is used in a facility and to identify opportunities to improve its efficiency Simple energy audits can be cond
36. residential customers are billed But the requirement for the utility to meet this energy requirement is very different In the second case the utility has to have 10 times more generating capacity to provide the second customer s brief high demand for power compared to the first case Appendix D 7 Page 1 Commercial and industrial customers are often billed for their hourly consumption patterns and their peak demand for energy These customers often have special meters that measure both unlike residential meters that just record total consumption in a time period usually one month Residential Electric Meter Commercial Electric Meter So you might ask why doesn t the utility bill all customers for demand and consumption Seems like that is only fair And it would be but the fact is that most homes have a pretty similar demand profile and the meters capable of measuring both demand and consumption are much more expensive Far too expensive to justify having one on every home So all most residential customers need to be concerned with now is consumption billing As the cost of metering drops and as automatic metering advances we may see increased use of demand billing for homes Reference Think Energy Management LLC Think Energy net Duke Energy 2012 Appendix D 7 Page 2 Appendix E Tools for Energy and Facility Managers E 1 Sample Energy Management Plan E 2 15 Operation and Maintenance Best Practices E 3 Facilities Ener
37. resolution was published once a week for at least four 4 consecutive weeks in the having a general circulation within the County and was so published in said newspaper on and 20 as evidenced by the publisher s proof of publication of the same heretofore presented to the Governing Body and filed with the Clerk the first publication of which was made no less than twenty one 21 days prior to 20 and the last publication having been made not more than seven 7 days prior thereto said date being the date fixed in said resolution on or prior to which a written protest by qualified electors against authorizing and approving a Loan from MDA might be filed and on which the Governing Body would take further action to provide for the request of the Loan and WHEREAS at or prior to the hour of a m on 20 no written protest of any kind or character was filed or presented by qualified electros against authorizing and approving a Loan from MDA NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE GOVERNMENT ENTITY AS FOLLOWS Section 1 That all of the findings of fact made and set forth in the preamble to this resolution shall be and the same are hereby found declared and adjudicated to be true and correct Section 2 That the name of the Governing Body of Mississippi is now fully authorized and empowered under the provisions of Section 57 39 39 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 as amended to proceed with the executi
38. s O amp M staff helps them to track the increases in demand and energy use that may indicate problems It also may help them track the success of energy efficient O amp M strategies PURPOSE Provide a basic foundation for a successful energy management plan Record and track the progress of energy saving strate gies Provide a basis for setting realistic energy savings goals Indicate possible areas for improved O amp M O amp M Best PRACTICES Energy accounting reports should be useful to both senior management and O amp M staff Motivate O amp M staff by continually giving them feed back through monthly reports Provide owners and managers of multiple buildings the ability to benchmark and compare energy use among similar buildings A building with a unusually high annual energy use intensity or energy use index EUI or energy consumption per square foot per year com pared to buildings of the same type and use often indi cates energy waste and opportunities for savings ACTION TIPS Choose an energy accounting system or method that suits the size and complexity of the building or build ings involved The accounting system may be manual or computerized Fully understand various utility bills for each building including rate schedules consumption data and demand electrical Develop a reporting system for the data that is clear concise and useful to both senior management and
39. schedule improvements where the greatest savings often occur may only take a few hours to implement The O amp M tune up activities may be the first step in devel oping a sustainable finance mechanism for the organiza tion Once an organization funds the initial O amp M assess ment and tune up improvements future energy efficiency work can be funded from the savings generated by the low cost O amp M improvements This kind of sustainable finance mechanism requires monitoring and tracking savings so that they can be dedicated to future improvements PURPOSE Implement the most cost effective solutions that maxi mize building performance and minimize energy waste 25 O amp M Best PRACTICES Savings from initial improve ments can off set the cost of more expensive improvements capital Document the improvements and their effects in order to benchmark the performance of energy using equip ment and systems Develop a sustainable finance mechanism for energy efficiency measures for the organization ACTION TiPS Implement the improvements over a selected period of time such as six months to three years depending on budgets and paybacks The savings from the initial O amp M improvements may help offset the cost of other lower priority but important improvements as well as more expensive capital improvements leading to opti mal building performance Measure and document the effects of the impr
40. seasonal weather changes Optimize start up time and equipment sequencing Equipment Installing or upgrading equipment carries a cost but the savings can be tremendous Consider these options with short payback periods and high returns ENERGY MANAGEMENT RESOURCE GUIDE 16 5 ENERCYWORKS Install variable frequency drives and variable air volume systems S Install heat recovery equipment e Relocate thermostats to optimal locations Energy Tips Business and home offices use a significant amount of electricity for heating and cooling lighting and operating equipment in fact 70 percent of office building energy consumption is electricity Lighting computers copiers air conditioners heaters appliances doors windows and vents or anything that uses energy present opportunities to save Keep your eyes and ears open for ways to make small changes that can add up to a big impact especially when others notice your ideas and join in Heating amp Cooling Upgrading the HVAC system can improve comfort and air quality while reducing energy usage by 40 percent e Lighting Turning off lights throughout the building will save energy extend overall lamp life and reduces replacement cost Manage Office Equipment Energy Use Office equipment and electronics use energy even when idle or on stand by e Use Visual Reminders Colleges and businesses throughout the United States are using visual remind
41. that includes a com plete master list of improvements This list should prioritize the improvements according to their estimat ed cost effectiveness Most low cost improvements should pay back in less than eighteen months For more information on O amp M site assessments see Operation and Maintenance Assessments for Ener gy Efficient Building Operation a publication in the EPA O amp M Best Practices Series The O amp M assessment identi fies low cost changes in O amp M practices that improve build ing operation rather than identifying expensive technology intensive capital improvements 23 O amp M Best PRACTICES This page intententionally left blank 24 SS O amp M Best Practices NERGY EFFICIENT PERATION AND MAINTENANCE Putting the O in O amp M Tune it Up Turn it Off and Check it Out Best PRACTICE 11 TUNE UPs PERFORM O amp M TUNE UP ACTIONS ive to twenty percent of annual commercial building Page bills can be saved through low cost O amp M improvements but only if they are implemented Performing the O amp M assessment and determining which improvements are most cost effective is often the most time consuming and costly part of the O amp M tune up Many operational improve process Once the improvements are selected and priori ments can be implemented tized many of them may be implemented very quickly and quickly and inexpensively inexpensively For example control strategy or
42. the operation of energy consuming devices providing easy to understand infor ma tion on equipment operation particularly in the case of new equipment and controls is imperative When new equipment and controls are installed inform the users about proper operation Otherwise they often find ways to circumvent the technology thus canceling the effects of energy efficient operation People often have misconceptions about how to operate energy consuming devices For example many people feel they should always leave computers running and fluores cent lights on to extend equipment life and or reduce energy costs In fact turning off idle computers and their monitors will not harm them IBM has had a policy in place since 1973 encouraging their employees to turn off their computers when they aren t using them IBM informed their employees that if they turned off their workstations and lights for an extra hour per day the com pany would save one million dollars per year Stickney and Lovins 1992 PURPOSE Increase energy savings and equipment life by educat ing equipment users on how to properly operate energy consuming devices 15 O amp M Best PRACTICES Reduce O amp M problems and trouble calls for O amp M staff ACTION TIPS Make a list of who other than the building s O amp M staff operates which energy consuming equipment and who influences when why and how the equipment is operated Develop
43. the site assessment the amount of data collected and the detail provided in the final audit report Each level of effort translates into higher energy savings identified The Preliminary Energy Use Analysis is a prerequisite for any level of audit Each state agency is expected to complete a PEA and a Level 1 Audit as part of their Annual Energy Management Plan The format for these analyses is discussed at the conclusion of this guide See Appendix B Energy Audit Guide and Checklist ENERGY MANAGEMENT RESOURCE GUIDE ENERGYWORKS T I Energy Reduction Identifying energy savings can be easy and it doesn t require significant capital investments to make a big difference in your operating budget Increased energy efficiency in Mississippi s public buildings will reduce taxpayer burdens and free up funds to invest in larger improvements By finding opportunities to lower energy use we can make a significant impact on the state s economy Steps for Energy Conservation and Efficiency Measures at Work e Always use Compact Fluorescent Lights in desk lamps as opposed to incandescent lights Switch off all unnecessary lights e Use natural lighting when possible e When working late use task lighting to directly illuminate work areas Unplug equipment that drains energy even when not in use i e cell phone chargers fans coffeemakers desktop printers radios etc Tf possible turn off all office equipment and or
44. where trend data is collected and later uploaded to EMC Before trend data can accepted into EMC a customer and a customer s EMC meter tree must be setup in EMC A customer setup sheet can be obtained from your local Siemens representative For data to be accepted into EMC it must be in a simple EMC format that consists of the data source name EMC meter point name the interval data timestamp and the interval data reading value Appendix A 1 Page 4 Chapter 4 My EMC Home Screen Upon logging into EMC users will be directed to a home screen This screen consists of the building tree functions menu tool tabs and navigation window E leadvantage siemens ejo vew Fuertes Toole Be Ferte B Web ae ENC Energy Monitoria amp Controling Scion SIEMENS State of Mississippi United States EU M Contact Training Video gt FAG collapse All A Building pooi PEM ELE lonitoring amp Control Leg out Department of Educaton Department of Environmental Quality Deparment of Mental Heath Deparment of Public Safety Institutions ofHigher Learning Office of Copiol Facilites Veterans Afars Boars Workers Compensation Commission Deleted etes 8 8 eee Energy Monitoring amp Controlling Solution s Contact
45. 00 000 4 260 000 1 000 000 750 000 500 000 250 000 o Pe Yn a oes gd Consumption Overview NOTE In the Overview tab kBtu is used in order to display a single overview of a variety of media although any one medium may use a different unit of measure For example gas is measured in Therms while electricity is measured in kWh In report names this aggregation is indicated by the term Standard such as Portfolio Standard PI where Standard implies kBtu The Consumption Overview report is one of the most useful reports in the system as it provides an aggregated view of all utilities media and sources of energy and metering Typically this is the first report you would run to gain a top level overview of your Building Pool For example you can run this report to display the total energy usage for a year then run it again to examine a particular month and then finally for specific days to identify any problems When examining demand and consumption information it s helpful to consider the seasons such as summer and winter In the summer if a building is air conditioned you d typically see a bell shaped curve which would be minimal in winter months If a building has electric heating the overall shape would be more flat Also in order to properly interpret reports you should first have an idea of the kinds of systems in your buildings For example a factory building would have more of a flat profile a
46. 13 407 92 Therms or CCF Agency Name Jackson Building Q 11 1 2011 11 30 2011 168580 kWh 13 486 40 Therms or CCF Agency Name Jackson Building R 12 4 2011 12 31 2011 187932 kwh 15 034 56 Therms or CCF Agency Name Jackson Building 8 1 1 2012 1 31 2012 165167 kWh 13 213 36 Therms or CCF AgencyName Jackson Building T 7 12010 7 31 2010 24165 kwh 1 933 20 Therms or CCF Agency Name Jackson Building U 8 1 2010 8 31 2010 37104 kwh 2 968 32 Therms or CCF Agency Name Jackson Building V 9 1 2010 9 30 2010 48156 kWh 3 852 48 Therms or CCF Agency Name Jackson Building W 10 1 2010 10 31 2010 50796 kWh 4 063 68 Therms or CCF AgencyName Jackson Building X 11 1 2010 11 30 2010 54565 kWh 4 365 20 Therms or CCF Agency Name Jackson Building Y 12 1 2010 12 31 2010 50946 kWh 4 075 68 Therms or CCF AgencyName Jackson Building Z 1 1 2011 1 31 2001 48097 kWh 3 847 76 Therms or CCF Appendix A Appendix B Energy Audit Guide and Checklist B 1 State Agency Guide to Energy Audits B 2 Walk Through Energy Audit of Building State Agency Guide to Energy Audits Energy audits are meant to be a powerful tool for uncovering operational and equipment improvements that will save energy reduce energy costs and lead to better building performance Energy audits can be performed as a stand alone effort on a per building basis but
47. 5000 00000 1 500000 2 000008 100000 100000 D Detailed Consumption Week Profile Detailed Consumption Week Profile Drearization Siemen Star dete STAD 12 06 AM nose 95 et Ena ee S80 1798 AM 930 Deer tet Parkway O a aA every eo mimes leise oe ey Ce a QR uo re 2 ee uo un Sample Detailed Consumption Week Profile Report Appendix A 1 Page 19 The Detailed Consumption Week Profile report enables you to view consumption data for one week Each day is represented by a line so that you can see when consumption use rises and falls per day as well as how all seven days compare with each other In the preceding example the first two days 5 1 10 5 2 10 have low flat consumption rates these are Saturday and Sunday On workdays consumption begins to rise at 5 A M and remains high all day until around 6 P M as people leave for home Distribution of Energy Usage Distribution of Energy Usage EMC Organizator Siemens Industty Inc Building Technologies Division Stor eto V A 4200 AM Node 1000 Deerfield Parkway Main meter End dte 1444 12 00 Pith 1000 Deerfield Parkway annually Distribution of consumption Hest teal 9 Eectricty eal Heatiotal 1328584 7 Elacticity 368 6148 93 Sample Distribution of Energy Usage Report The Distribution of En
48. 9 development of the Project in the amount of Dollars the Loan 5 The Government Entity and MDA will enter into a Loan Agreement the Agreement wherein the Government Entity agrees to borrow the proceeds of the Loan subject to and upon the terms and conditions of the Agreement 6 In order to secure the Loan the Government Entity will execute and deliver to MDA a Promissory Note the Note and will enter into any and all other documents necessary to secure the Loan Failure of the Government Entity to meet its repayment obligations shall result in the forfeiture of Description of Pledge of Revenue Securing the Debt in an amount sufficientto repay obligations due pursuant to Section 57 39 39 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE GOVERNMENT ENTITY AS FOLLOWS Section 1 Governing Body of the Government Entity does hereby declare its intention to authorize and approve a Loan from MDA in the principal amount note to exceed Dollars for the purpose of purchasing and installing energy conversion measures to promote energy efficiency and economic growth Section 2 Loan will be secured by a Note and all other documents necessary to secure the loan executed and delivered by the Government Entity to MDA Pursuant to Section 57 39 39 failure of the Government Entity to meet its repayment obligations shall result in the forfeiture of Description of Pledge of Revenue Securi
49. Brsr PRACTICE 9 TOOL Best PRACTICE 10 ENERGY EFFICIENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Besr PRACTICE 11 TUNE UPS Best Practice 12 AUTOMATIC CONTROLS Brsr PRACTICE 13 SCHEDULING Brsr PRACTICE 14 TRACKING Best Practice 15 PREV OPERATION amp MAIN ENTIVE GLOSSARY LIST OF ACRONYMS REFERENC 3S es SS O amp M Practices 15 O amp M BEST PRACTICES The 15 Best Operation and Maintenance Practices for Energy Efficient Buildings INTRODUCTION puse operation and maintenance programs specifi cally designed to enhance operating efficiency of HVAC and lighting systems can save 5 to 20 percent of the energy bills without significant capital investment The U S EPA and U S DOE want to help commercial building owners capture these savings The 15 Best Practices described in this booklet are strategies that facility man agers energy managers and property managers can use to integrate energy efficient operation into their organiza tions O amp M programs and to obtain support from senior management O amp M Best PRACTICES NER TN O amp M Best Practicessave energy while maintaining or enhancing indoor air quality and equipment reliability These best practices focus efficient operation not capi tal improvements In line with the series focus on energy best practices are defined as those O amp M activities methods and approaches th
50. ED exit sign and SAVE 307 kWh yr SAVE 21 30 yr in operating costs Based on 0 07 to 0 10 kWh cost Other Benefits Reduced heat load Improved worker 4 satisfaction and performance And don t forget e Once you have finished indoors don t forget to check exterior lighting too Referenc E Sou ghting Technolog s Mis Ne ent of Env ental Quality 2013 Managing and Reducing Energy Use in Office Buildings A guide for tenants Overview Learn how you can save Why is reducing energy use important Energy resources are limited _ Energy is often wasted in office buildings Energy costs are rising Reducing energy use will save money conserve resources and help protect the environment Pa FACT Office buildings in the United States consume more energy than any other building type Source U S Energy I nformation Administration 2006 Energy Waste in Office Buildings There are many opportunities to find and reduce energy waste in your building Not all savings opportunities require major capital expenditures The key is knowing where to look No and Low Cost Opportunities to Reduce Energy Most people think they must build a new building or buy new equipment to reduce their energy usage There are other ways including no and low cost options to save on energy usage How much energy am I using m Rating System for Buildings Is 80 kBtu
51. EMC Organization Siemens Industry Inc Building Technologies Division Start date 4 1710 12 00 AM Node Siemens Building Technologies Inc Buffalo Grove Main meter End dete 1 1 11 12 00 AM Path Siemens Building Technologies Inc Buffalo Grove Fuels District Heating Electricity Water Performance Indicator S Bectricty Total Heat Total 1000 Deerfield Parkway Buiiding pool 887 Deerfield Parkway Building poot 200 Deerfield Parkway Buiding pool 950 Deerfield Parkway Building pool 020 Deerfield Parkway Building pool 2800000 50000 7500000 10000000 12500000 14000000 17500000 kBtu For the Performance Indicator each building type is divided by its corresponding square footage kbtu ft This is also known as Energy Use Intensity The EUI is the same as the performance indicator that you get from a report on EMC however the EUI is expressed as an annual number Measuring energy performance at a specific time establishes a baseline and provides the starting point for setting goals and evaluating future efforts and overall performance Baselines should be established for all levels appropriate to your organization The key steps in benchmarking include e Determine the level of benchmarking for example equipment facility or organizational e Develop metrics e Conduct comparisons Track performance over time ENERGY MANAGEMENT RESOURCE GUIDE ENERGYWORKS The benefits of
52. EMC The Energy Monitoring and Controlling System is a web based energy data management system that provides state agencies with the ability to easily manage and monitor their energy information and identify methods to save taxpayer funds The new EMC System provides valuable data applications and the ability to generate more beneficial reports than the former EMS system How does EMC work Consumption data is logged manually or via secure Internet transfer to a central server User access is provided through secure personal user accounts You can operate the EMC application and run reports from any standard computer with Internet access Why is EMC valuable Understanding building performance and energy consumption will give decision makers more information when planning general operating budgets as well as a better ability to evaluate needed replacements and repairs How do I set up EMC Before trend data can be accepted into EMC an agency setup sheet must be completed Submit your request to williams mississippi org or bryan williams siemens com ENERGY MANAGEMENT RESOURCE GUIDE How do I obtain a password for EMC Submit your request to lwilliams mississippi org or bryan williams siemens com You will need to provide the agency name your title telephone number and e mail address How do I access the EMC website The website www eadvantage siemens com can be accessed from any web browser Once in the
53. Enter Consumption Data for Multiple Meters To Enter Consumption Data for a Single Meter 1 In the Tree View pane click the meter for which you want to enter consumption data 2 From the Application Workspace pane click Meter reading The Meter reading pane displays Meter reading n Reading date 72209 2 49pm Display mode Consumption Meter reading Therm Remarks Cancel Previous 3 readings reading factor unconsidered Reading date Meter reading Unit Options 5 13 09 12 00 PM 3 807 46 Therm vL X 4114 09 12 00 PM 298128 Tem Z X 3 13 09 12 00 PM 5 526 00 Therm vL x Show all readings 103 Appendix A 1 Page 8 The Meter reading pane displays the current reading date and time as well as the previous three readings To see all previous readings click Show all readings 3 Complete the fields in the Meter reading pane and then click Finish to add the entered value to the list of readings for the meter The Meter reading pane displays the new reading 4 If needed repeat this procedure to enter consumption data for any other meters To Enter Consumption Data for Multiple Meters 1 In the Tree View pane click the node for example a Building Pool containing the meters for which you want to enter consumption data 2 In the Workspace Application pane click Meter readings The Meter list pane displays Readings Meter list Meter position Siemens Building Technologies
54. F MISSISSIPPI DEMOLITION RENOVATION NOTIFICATION FORM Please type or print legibly Incomplete notices will not meet notification requirements TYPE OF NOTICE Original L Revision Canceled Annual DD Info only TYPE OF PROJECT Renovation Demolition Ordered Demolition 0 Emergency Renovation SITEINFORMATION Description Address City County State ZIP Contact Person Telephone OWNER INFORMATION Name Full Mailing Address Contact Person Telephone ASBESTOS REMOVAL CONTRACTOR Name Certification No Expiration Date Full Mailing Address Contact Person Telephone CONTRACTOR Other Name Full Mailing Address Contact Person Telephone ASBESTOS REMOVAL PROJECT DATES MM DD YY Removal Project Start Removal Project Stop DEMOLITION RENOVATION PROJECT DATES MM DD YY Project Start Se Project Stop Prep Date BUILDING INFORMATION Bldg Size SQ FT Bldg Size LNFT No of Floors Age in Years Present Use Prior Use ASBESTOS INSPECTION Was site inspected to determine presence of asbestos _ v No Inspection Date Asbestos Present L_ Yes Cine Inspector Cert No Expiration Date Identify suspect materials sampled Laboratory Analysis TEM PLM Other Name of Laboratory QUANTITY OF RACM TO BE REMOVED Pipes LN FT Surface A
55. Inc Buffalo Grove gt 4000 Deerfield Parkway gt Ole 3 29 09 aem 3 29 09 qu 746 pm 13 29 09 7 46 2129109 46 pm NOTE Meters that are due for reading are highlighted 5 Complete the fields in the Meter List and then click OK to add the entered values Appendix A 1 Page 10 Chapter 7 Working with Reports About Reports Within the application you can generate reports which normally include tables and graphs for individual meters or for nodes including any sub nodes they contain For example you can generate and subscribe to energy consumption and comparison reports or environmental reports You can also subscribe to any report at a given interval receiving it via e mail and or SMS With reports you can analyze data from a high level perspective and then move into specific details For example you can run a Consumption Overview report to display the total energy usage for a year then run it again to examine a particular month and then finally for specific days to identify problems Report Output Formats In general report data displays in graphical and tabular format Except for the CSV output format all report outputs show units of measure on the Y axis and time interval on the X axis although this may vary depending on the report type selected When generating reports you can output them in the foll
56. Is ENERGYWORKS T S Introduction During the 2013 Regular Session the Mississippi Legislature enacted House Bill 1296 the Mississippi Energy Sustainability and Development Act which was signed by Gov Phil Bryant and became effective July 1 2013 The law codifies the Mississippi Development Authority Energy and Natural Resources Division which will work to promote Mississippi as a leader in energy development job creation and research In addition the act mandates that state agencies work with MDA and DFA to deploy energy management plans and report usage in order to lower costs and conserve energy Recently reorganized the Energy and Natural Resources Division has worked to simplify the Energy Management Plan requirements making changes related to the process frequency and submission Attached you will find the State Energy Management Resource Guide detailing what is required in the Energy Management Plan The guide has been reduced to a 30 page document accompanied by appendices which contain additional reference information for each section This guidebook is designed to help energy managers understand basic management principles and tools Additionally each portion of HB 1296 is included and addressed in your Energy Management Plan Each state agency should have a detailed Energy Management Plan put together actively in use and submitted to the MDA Energy and Natural Resources Division by November 1 2014 Following the
57. L ALTERNATIVES NEEDED e Define override procedures 5 DEFINE PROTOCOL for START STOP TIMES e Start stop times can be programmed or the EMS can determine times Current Settings Building Start Time Stop Time Amite 5 a m 6 p m North State 5 a m 6 p m During some summer months was changed August of 2010 5 a m to 8 p m half of June 2011 July 2011 half of Aug 2011 to 4 a m to 9 p m Current actual settings need to be confirmed Optimal start stop times e Optimal start When a EMS is installed it will be used to determine the length of time required for the indoor temperature to reach the desired occupied set point by the start of Occupied hours The EMS uses temperature settings actual desired historical performance and possibly outdoor temperatures to determine when the optimum time to start the system Appendix D 6 Page 3 e Optimal stop The HVAC is turned off and allowed to drift from the occupied set point at the end of the Occupied hours If occupied hours end at 5 p m begin shutting off at 4 p m e Star stop times may need to be modified seasonally to accommodate changing conditions 6 MONITOR and REPORT CONDITIONS e Utilize the EMS to monitor and report Actual conditions temperature and humidity in out air flow rates e Set points e Exceptions ex overrides e Equipment performance status run time Maintain a complaint log to monitor tenant issues an
58. N ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENT ENTITY FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN A MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED DOLLARS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING AND INSTALLING ENERGY CONVERSION MEASURES TO PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH WHEREAS THE NAME OF governing Body of Mississippi the Governing Body does hereby find determine adjudicate and declare as follows 1 The Energy Development Fund constituting Section 57 39 39 Mississippi Code of 1972 as amended was enacted for the purpose of providing financial assistance to entities interested in making energy efficiency capital improvements or in designing and installing new processes to improve energy efficiency and productivity in the state of Mississippi the State 2 Pursuant to Section 57 39 39 MDA is authorized to make interest bearing loans to public schools and or local government entities for the purpose of purchasing and installing energy conversion measures to promote energy efficiency and economic growth 3 The Government Entity will agree to make energy efficiency capital improvements or design and install new processes to improve energy efficiency and productivity and will request MDA to finance such costs associated with the development of these improvements the Project 4 Pursuant to the Section 57 39 39 and guidelines adopted by MDA the Government Entity will file an application with MDA for a loan to be used for the
59. November 2014 submission Energy Management Plans will be required for resubmission every five years All agencies are required to report energy usage data to MDA This data will be transferred to the Energy Monitoring and Controlling System EMC adopted by the state of Mississippi as a tool to easily manage and monitor energy information and identifies methods to save taxpayer funds Special Thanks To MS State Legislature DFA MDEQ EPA Energy Star EIA DOE ENERGY MANAGEMENT RESOURCE GUIDE According to Section 57 39 19 Mississippi Code of 1972 the Missi sippi Development Authority must provide a general Energy Management Plan for all state owned and operated facilities This plan will serve as a guideline to ensure that state owned facilities are operated in an energy efficient manner thus reducing operating costs to the Mississippi General Fund The Energy Management Plan includes but is not limited to the following elements gt Y Y Vv Gathering of energy related data from state agencies state institutions of higher learning and community and junior colleges in a form and manner as required by the division Benchmarking of energy consumption and costs Use of a central system to aggregate and track energy consumption data for all state owned facilities Model buildings and facilities energy audit procedures Model energy usage reduction techniques Uniform data analysis procedures
60. Page 24 ES Score Trend ES Score Trend EET TANERIA Hall Billing meter mnes Pa Man Campus Monroe Ha 25 E m 5 ES Score E ss E E as SS 64 Date Area ES Score Sample ES Score Trend Report The ES Score Trend report enables you to view the historical trend of any one buildings ENERGY STAR score over a specified time period This report is especially helpful when used in connection with the Portfolio Comparison report Appendix A 1 Page 25 Exception Notification Exception Notification z EMC Organization Siemens Industry Inc Building Technologies Division Start date 1251 09 12 00 Node Siemens Building Technologies Inc Buffalo Grove Main meter End date 1 1 10 12 00 Path Siemens Building Technologies Inc Buffalo Grove E create por I Waming M Am 887 Main mm 1000 General Service 54 yee S20 Min Sample Exception Notification Report The Exception Notification report shows any deviations from set levels on a percentage basis Taking a five week average it compares any one point against the most recent five weeks and generates exceptions for spikes outside of the percent limit You can run this report on any meter and the alarm and warning limits are configurable This report is useful for quickly identifying any problems and areas of concern and it s especially helpful to have the system autom
61. RT DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS any of today s energy management control systems have trend logging capabilities and can be used to gather important data for troubleshooting and improving building operation These capabilities can be used to detect energy waste However many energy management systems are limited in their ability to collect store and pre sent data Also EMS points are permanent thus making it impossible to take a measurement other than where the point was originally installed For buildings lacking an EMS or for those having an EMS with limited data points building staff can use portable electronic dataloggers to optimize equipment operation Portable electronic dataloggers are battery powered small light and easily installed and removed without disrupting building occupants Depending on complexity they range in price from 50 to 1000 Loggers are able to take a variety of measurements such as temperature humidity pressure electrical current and light levels The more sophisticated ones are capable of storing tens of thou sands of readings and can be set up to gather data at almost any time frequency For analysis purposes many loggers come with sophisti cated software packages Once the data are gathered the information is downloaded into the computer software for analysis The software is capable of presenting the data in line graphs making troubleshooting analysis and presen tation extremely friendly p
62. T PRACTICE 1 GOALS INCORPORATE GOALS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDING OPERATION INTO THE STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN oday s business atmosphere of downsizing and Tq capital expenditures is fertile ground for energy efficient building operation Senior managers and building owners are focused on maximizing the return on investment including assets such as facilities and O amp M staff This focus increases opportunities for energy Js Efficient building oper ation can increase capital value managers facility managers and property managers to demonstrate the relevance of energy efficient building operation Optimizing O amp M strategies for keeping expen sive building equipment and systems operating efficiently reduces the risk of early equipment failure unscheduled down time high utility costs and tenant losses Also effi cient building operation can increase a facility s net operat ing income NOI which in turn increases its value Clearly defining O amp M goals and objectives and communi cating to senior management how O amp M fits into the big picture increases management s awareness and support for the O amp M department s efforts PURPOSE Gain the attention of senior management by increasing their understanding of efficient operation as part of asset management Efficient building operation reduces operating costs and maintains comfort This O amp M Best PRACTICES translates into inc
63. User Manual 2012 Appendix A 1 Page 1 Table of Contents Chapter 1 EMC Overview Chapter 2 Data Acquisition and Metering Chapter 3 Transmitting Data to EMC Chapter 4 My EMC Chapter 5 Users and Functions Chapter 6 Working with Consumption Data and Readings Chapter 7 Working with Reports Chapter 8 Working with the Analyze Module Chapter 9 EMC Dashboard Appendix A 1 Page 2 Chapter 1 EMC Overview What is EMC EMC Energy Monitoring and Control is a web based energy data management tool in which users can customize reporting to suit the needs of their facility EMC provides our customers with the ability to easily manage and monitor their energy information in order to make knowledgeable decisions concerning their energy portfolio EMC is capable of reporting data from a variety of sources including metered data building automation systems electronic feeds historical data or manual entries How EMC Works Consumption data is logged manually or via secure Internet transfer to a central Internet server User access is provided through secure personal user accounts You can operate the EMC application and run reports from any standard computer with Internet access How do access the EMC website www eadvantage siemens com can be accessed from any web browser Who can benefit from EMC Any person interested in conserving energy in their facility can benefit from EMC Ca
64. aking measurements within fixed intervals of the demand period This method accurately measures the actual peak demand by recording in minute increments for the entire demand interval then calculating the average demand for that period When the next minute s demand value is recorded the oldest demand is dropped and a new average demand for the demand window is calculated SI See International System of Units Appendix A 1 Page 56 Tariff A document approved by the responsible regulatory agency listing the terms and conditions including a schedule of prices under which utility services will be provided Thm See Therm Therm Thm Unit of heat energy equal to 100 000 British thermal units 1 therm 100 000 Btu which is approximately the energy equivalent of burning 100 cubic feet of natural gas Weather Normalization An automated process in the EMC application that adjusts actual energy data so that it represents energy typically used in an average year for the same location This accounts for yearly weather differences that may result in unusually high or low energy consumption Appendix A 1 Page 57 EMC Historical Utility Data Capture SIEMENS City as it Electric Water Usage Agencyasit appears Site Nameasit Service Service End Electric Unit of Electric Gas Usage Unit of Unit of appears in appearsinEMC Start Date Date Usage Measure Cost Measure Measure AgencyName Jackson Building
65. all be set at the time the application is approved will be two percent 2 0 below the Wall Street Journal s Prime Rate with a term not to exceed ten 10 years The term and the repayment schedule will be established by MDA LIENS LIENS AND COLLATERAL The loan will be secured by a lien of such type that provides adequate security for MDA to recover its investment in case of default on the loan Liens may be in the form of personal guarantees liens on the equipment measures installed security interest in other assets or a combination of the afore mentioned Personal guarantees of all principles owning 2096 or more of the business is required It should be noted MDA will require a one percent 1 good faith deposit on projects involving real estate pledged as collateral MDA requires a first lien position on the collateral used for the purposes of securing a loan In the case of projects for local government entities and public schools MDA will require a pledge and assignment of tax revenues collected by such entity APPLICATION The application to be submitted by a borrower must include The purpose of the proposed loan including a list of eligible items and the cost of each Detailed project description including pictures 5 The estimated cost of the total project with a detailed breakdown of all public and private sources of funding The time schedule for implementation and completion of the project evidencing an
66. amp M prac tices and service contracts spot tests of equipment and controls and trend or datalogging of pressures tempera tures power flows and lighting use over time to reveal where improvements are needed The assessment reviews schedules and control strategies to determine whether the building is being operated optimally and develops a list of recommended O amp M improvements It provides the start ing point from which to measure the effectiveness of improvements and O amp M activities Depending on the scope of work an assessment may also recommend where more extensive improvements may be needed such as rebalancing the whole building or specific zones and which capital improvements to consider for further inves tigation The O amp M assessment differs from an energy audit in that its primary focus is identifying low cost low risk changes in O amp M practices that improve building operation rather than identifying expensive technology intensive capital improvements The O amp M assessment is often performed prior to or as part of an energy audit because it offers ways to optimize existing building systems and reduce the need for expensive technological solutions Both the O amp M assessment and the energy audit have the goals of reduc ing operating costs and energy waste and improving the building environment 22 n nyg O amp M Best Practices PURPOSE Identify the most immediate
67. and cost effective O amp M tune up activities that will lead to efficient building operation and meet management and user needs Generate a master list of O amp M improvements to assist management in budgeting and decision making Document current O amp M conditions as a baseline for comparing to future improvements ACTION TIPS Hire a qualified expert to perform the O amp M assess ment Often an outside person who is not invested in or biased toward the way things have always been done can lend a new perspective and bring new experience to the facility s O amp M program The person or firm you hire should have a background in energy efficient building operation They should be able to provide a list of references and projects that demon strate their ability to detect energy waste and provide low cost O amp M solutions Engineering firms that pro vide building commissioning services are generally well qualified to perform O amp M assessments Your local util ity may be able to recommend engineering firms that can perform this work Often building staff members are capable of develop ing and performing O amp M assessments Assign a knowledgeable in house staff person to perform the O amp M assessment or assist the outside expert Having in house building staff assist with the assessment may be viewed as a training exercise They can repeat the assessment themselves in the future Require a final assessment report
68. and reporting whether goals have been met When communicating with management use language and terms they understand and emphasize benefits they value which may differ from your own n O amp M Practices BEST PRACTICE 3 ENERGY ACCOUNTING USE AN ENERGY ACCOUNTING SYSTEM TO LOCATE SAVINGS OPPORTUNITIES AND TO TRACK AND MEASURE THE SUCCESS OF ENERGY EFFICIENT STRATEGIES A energy accounting system is a critical part of the energy management plan For an energy management plan to be successful it must include information on past and current energy use demand in the case of electricity and cost Without this information it is impossible to understand or communicate in any measurable way the progress of the overall energy management plan as well as the various energy saving components energy accounting system can be used to better understand major O amp M staff need energy use information in order to implement energy efficiency strategies drivers of a facility s energy use such as weather increased occupancy additional equipment operational deficiencies etc Tracking whole building energy performance provides insight into of overall energy and O amp M fitness of the building Often those individuals that are most involved with oper ating and maintaining the building receive the least infor mation on energy use Sharing the energy accounting information with the building
69. are commonly specified Energy Savings Refers to reducing energy through using less of an energy service Energy conservation differs from efficient energy use which refers to using less energy for a constant service Efficiency Ratings The Energy Efficiency Rating is used to indicate the requirement of energy which improves the rating of an appliance in the energy efficiency scale EMC Energy Monitoring and Control EUI EUI or energy use intensity is a unit of measurement that describes a building s energy use EUI represents the energy consumed by a building relative to its size Energy Baseline Data gathered before a comparison of energy use or consumption is made Refers to energy consumption values efficiency parameters and or other indications of building or system performance A baseline is a historic point of comparison that you can use to track changes and improvements at your building over time You can establish separate baselines for both your energy and water consumption An Energy Baseline Period must be a 12 month period for which a facility has energy data for all meters and fuel types Fixed Interval Demand Method of measuring power by taking measurements within fixed intervals of the demand period and calculating an average demand HVAC Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning is the technology of indoor and automotive environmental comfort HID High intensity discharge lamps HID lamps High intensity disc
70. at contribute to or are directly responsible for produc ing energy savings while maintaining or enhancing indoor environmental quality and equipment reliability These overarching O amp M practices lead to the efficient operation of commercial buildings rather than emphasizing energy effi cient capital improvements such as energy efficient light ing and HVAC retrofits or equipment specific mainte nance procedures such as cleaning indoor and outdoor coils tightening fan belts and changing filters Each of the best practices fall into one of the following four major categories Management energy efficient building operation and the big picture Teamwork energy efficient building operation is everybody s business Resources information saves time and money Energy Efficient O amp M expanding the preventive maintenance program Because there is very little information on building opera tion the O compared to the volumes written on build ing maintenance the M this series emphasizes activi ties that support energy efficient building operation such as optimizing schedules control strategies sequences of operation etc Maintenance is not ignored but this discussion is limited to the maintenance activities that sup port efficient operation of equipment and systems SS O amp M Best Practices MANAGEMENT Energy Efficient Building Operation and the Big Picture BES
71. at the contractor is performing PM tasks outlined in the contract The documentation generated by the service contractor provides building staff and management with critical information for comparing past and current conditions of equipment and system performance PURPOSE Increase the quality of the service provided by the ser vice contractor Increase service contractor accountability for both maintenance and efficient building operation Typical service contracts focus maintenance activities Make sure yours specifiesoperation activities as well 13 O amp M Best PRACTICES MSN Instill confidence that the service contract works to efficiently operate and maintain building equipment Obtain sustain and in some cases increase the energy savings and equipment life generated by the service contract ACTION TIPS Hire a contractor with expertise in efficient building operation as well as traditional maintenance tasks Don t assume that all service contractors understand efficient building operation a building owner manager or O amp M staff member get involved with the development of the service con tract The contract should clearly state which measure ments and tasks are related to efficient operation As part of the service contract insist that the service technician who performs the work fills out the forms The forms should clearly define the tasks along with blanks for recording
72. ate energy efficient Appendix C 1 Page 1 compressors with refrigeration and lighting controls Efficient vending equipment can save 30 50 percent over older equipment See the Light Simply swapping out incandescent bulbs for more efficient compact fluorescents or LEDs can help a great deal For more impact look at corridor lighting In a recent renovation for a Denver law firm Don Fitzmartin a project manager focused on energy efficient retro fits increased the distance between hallway fixtures from 12 feet to 16 feet and had the walls repainted a lighter color so the space still looked bright That cut energy use in the 110 000 square foot renovated space by 5 percent at a fairly low cost he says Lighting Turn off lights when not needed For example turning off fluorescent lights saves energy extends overall lamp life and reduces replacement costs Myth Turning lights on and off uses more electricity than leaving the lights on Reduce or replace inefficient outdated or excessive lighting within your building e When replacing old lighting equipment evaluate new technologies that may need fewer fixtures and or fewer lamps within existing fixtures Ensure that light levels will remain adequate before changing out technologies and or reducing number of lamps e Where practical replace incandescent lamps with compact fluorescent lamps Make sure you install compatible dimming technology if CFLs are used along with a dimming
73. atically run this report at a set time For information see Subscribing to Reports Appendix A 1 Page 26 Load Duration Curve Load Duration Curve z EMC Organisation Siemens Building Technologies Inc Buffalo Grove Start date 1 1 08 12 00 AM Node 950 Deerfield Parkway Main meter End date 11 09 12 00 AM Path 950 Deerfield Parkway Resolution create eoe 4 5 o 6 amp Capacity Utiization Rate Sample Load Duration Curve Report The Load Duration Curve report collects all of the Peak Demand periods within a specified time range and lines them up on a percentage basis from highest to lowest demand which enables you to easily identify the frequency of high and low values A relatively flat curve means that values tend to fall within a narrow range while a sharp curve indicates that usage varies widely The graph s X axis represents the duration amount and the Y axis represents the load value for example kW associated with that duration Of specific interest is the tail that indicates how frequently the data is unusually high which is where a considerable amount of cost is involved demand is charged on a peak basis With proper planning you can control this variable and possibly save a significant amount of money While the vast majority of the curve is predetermined it s worthwhile to try to reduce the peaks and lower the whole curve Appendix A 1 Page 27 Area 250 200 kW in Loa
74. ations Signature Date Title Appendix E 1 Page 5 O amp M BEST PRACTICES SERIES FIFTEEN O amp M Besr PRACTICES For Enetgy Ef icient Buildings Prepared with funding from the U S EPA and U S DOE September 1999 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Appreciation is extended to the Climate Protection Division of the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA for funding this project in cooperation with the U S Department of Energy DOE Tudi Haasl of PECI is the primary author of this publi cation For additional copies of this booklet contact Portland Energy Conservation Inc PECI 921 SW Washington Suite 312 Portland OR 97205 503 248 4636 e mail peci peci org Also available on line at www peci org If you are an ENERGY Srar Buildings partner or ally contact Energy Star Buildings U S EPA 401 M Street SW 6202J Washington DC 20460 Toll free hotline 1 888 STAR YES 1 888 782 7937 Also available on line to ENERGY STAR Buildings partners and allies at www epa gov buildings TABLE OF CONTENTS 15 O amp M BEST PRACTICES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS INTRODUCTION MANAGEMENT Best PRACTICE 1 GOALS Brsr PRACTICE 2 PLANNING Best PRACTICE 3 ENERGY ACCOUNTING TEAMWORK Best PRACTICE 4 STAFFING Brsr PRACTICE 5 TRAINING Brsr PRACTICE 6 OUTSOURCING Brsr PRACTICE 7 PARTNERSHIP RESOURCES Brsr Practice 8 DOCUMEN
75. base to establish a baseline c Third Party Integration Siemens has integration capabilities into most metering and automation systems If there are systems installed that currently have data Siemens can use our comprehensive integration capabilities to download that historical data into our database d Download data from bill management systems Siemens can build an interface to the existing bill management database with the cooperation of the current provider Metering Interval data from automated meters can be gathered and sent to EMC for reporting Various Energy Management Systems can gather and store this data in trend files in order to transfer them to EMC Meters such as electrical current transformers gas and water flow meters BTU meters temperature sensors and others can be tied to these systems and their values trended for reporting Siemens is a vendor for Energy Management Systems which works tremendously with EMC but is not proprietary for EMC Other vendors such as TRANE Johnson Controls and Honeywell are capable of transferring metered data to EMC as well Coordination between these vendors and EMC can be accomplished by linking your EMS vendor with your local Siemens representative Chapter 3 Transmitting Data to EMC In order to load trend data into EMC a data transmission link must be established between a trend data collection point at a customer site and either 1 directly to EMC or 2 a Secured SFTP server
76. based on the time and day of the week If you have multiple HVAC units set thermostats to return to the occupied temperature a half an hour apart e In larger facilities with energy management systems verify that temperature set points and operating schedules are correct for the controlled equipment For EMS systems that no longer operate as initially designed consider a retro commissioning project to restore the system s functionality Appendix C 1 Page 3 Control Your Fans In many heating and air conditioning units the fans have only two settings off or full speed Installing variable speed fans can yield big gains in efficiency Another tip If there are multiple units for one floor make sure they can operate independently so only the space being used on any given day is heated or cooled Upgrade the Envelope Upgrades to the building envelope are the most expensive Windows are an obvious place to start Roofs painted in light reflective colors do not absorb solar heat thus keeping buildings cooler during the summer Head Back to the Future Many older buildings were designed to be comfortable without central air conditioning but over time windows skylights and door transoms were sealed and the buildings ceased to breathe Consider reactivating the power of passive heating and cooling by making those openings operations again Appendix C 1 Page 4 Appendix D Energy Education and Awareness D 1 D 2 D 3 D 4 D
77. bbreviated from the French name Syst me International d Unit s kBtu One thousand 1 000 British thermal units Btu See also British Thermal Unit Appendix A 1 Page 55 LDC See Load Duration Curve Load An end use device that receives power from an electrical system Load should not be confused with demand which is a measure of the power that a load receives or requires Load Profile Graphical outline of metered energy use plotted against time Load Duration Curve LDC A graphical summary of demand levels with corresponding time durations using a curve which plots demand magnitude power on one axis and percent of time that the magnitude occurs on the other axis Off Peak A specific period when a system s power demand is relatively low Off peak periods typically occur at night and on weekends Peak Demand The maximum power consumption for a facility measured over a time period such as 15 minutes or an hour Peak Load The highest electrical demand within a particular period of time Daily electric peaks on weekdays typically occur in late afternoon and early evening and annual peaks usually occur on hot summer or cold winter days Performance Indicator PI A measure of performance commonly used to help an organization define and evaluate how successful it is in terms of making progress towards energy saving goals PI See Performance Indicator Rolling Interval Demand Method of measuring power by t
78. be required to run constantly These improvements are projected to reduce run time for 280 kW of electric motors by 95 hours per week producing an average monthly savings of 115 200 kilowatt hours KWh with the average cost per kWh at 0 07 The project required capital expenditure of 5 200 by the Department of Finance and Administration Office of Capitol Facilities Implementation will save an estimated 8 000 per month yielding a one month project payback and will generate 96 000 annually in cost savings See Appendix D Energy Education and Awareness ENERGY MANAGEMENT RESOURCE GUIDE 5 ENERGYWORKS T I Energy and Facilities Managers Goals Performance goals drive energy management activities and promote continuous improvement Setting clear and measurable goals is critical for understanding intended results developing effective strategies and reaping financial gains To set goals it is important to have an informed idea of what level of performance is achievable and the amount of resources needed There are a variety of ways to determine potential The method you choose will depend on a number of factors such as available resources time the nature of energy use at your facilities and how the energy program is organized Setting goals helps the Energy Manager Set the tone for improvement throughout the organization e Measure the success of the energy management program Help the Energy Team identify progr
79. benchmarking allow you to compare the energy performance of your facilities to similar buildings nationwide consider operational characteristics and make comparisons based on a level playing field Procedure for Deletion of Building Inventory Maintaining an accurate building inventory is critical to correct baselining and benchmarking It is important to keep your list of buildings up to date in order to plan for future energy projects Below is a link to the DFA procedure for deletion of building inventory http www dfa ms gov Offices BOB BOBforms htm See Appendix A Documents for Gathering Energy Data ENERGY MANAGEMENT RESOURCE GUIDE 5 ENERGYWORKS d Energy Auditing An energy audit is known by several names including energy use analysis and energy consumption survey Regardless of the name an energy audit is a survey through which information is obtained The most common survey is a walk through audit This approach involves a review of energy bills and a brief survey of the building to produce a rough estimate of how efficiently energy is being used Purpose The walk through survey serves several purposes It identifies the building its equipment and its occupants It serves to identify people documents and other sources of information which can provide details on equipment operational behaviors of the people using the building methods of temperature and HVAC control used fuel sources and other infor
80. between departments related to energy awareness e Provide input to management for building improvements e Conduct walk through energy audits to check for lights computers and equipment left on at unoccupied times Initiate a paper recycling program Place reminder stickers on all light switches Place posters on energy awareness in conference rooms lunch rooms restrooms etc Initiate a car pool or public transit usage rewards program e Create a suggestion box for energy saving ideas and provide a prize for the best ideas on energy awareness The following is a list of energy saving actions or tips for employees e Always use Compact Fluorescent Lights in desk lamps as opposed to incandescent lights as CFLs last longer and use less energy e Switch off all unnecessary lights and turn off lights when you leave at the end of the day e Use natural lighting when possible e When working late use task lighting to directly illuminate work areas Unplug equipment that drains energy even when not in use cell phone chargers fans coffeemakers desktop printers radios etc e If possible turn off your office equipment and computer monitors at the end of the work day e Use efficient ENERGY STAR products Close or tilt window blinds to block direct sunlight to reduce cooling needs during warm months e Photocopy only what you need Always use the second side of paper either by printing on both sides or using the blank side a
81. can catch any _ problem areas f e Can all lights be turned off Make sure light switches are easily accessible Level of Light e How much light is too much or not enough e A light meter can measure the light level throughout office areas Level of Light e Light level requirements are dependent on what is done in work areas e There are different standards for different areas OSHA STANDARDS OFFI CES for paper tasks and offices with computer displays office light should range between 20 to 50 foot candles HALLWAYS all hallways and corridors must have 5 foot candles of illumination Level of Light Orientation and simple visual tasks 8 wh g al ins n rarely take pt and visual performance is not crucia her levels recommended for where visual performance Common visual tasks in 5 important Recommen ave fo eveis reco g 0 Level of Light e If areas have too much light consider delamping or using lower wattage bulbs Potential Savings from Delamping Fluorescent Fixtures 4 40 W T 12 186 26 04 2 40 W T 12 93 13 02 Savings 186 13 02 per kWh yr fixture Assumes each ballast consumes 13 watts 2 4 ballast disconnected 2000 hours of operation Upgrade to Energy Efficient Fixtures e Have you upgraded Have you replaced from magnetic ballasts incandescents with with T 12 bulbs CFL or LED bulbs oF Ballast Checker
82. computer monitors at the end of the work day Operations and Maintenance Use these tips to conserve energy and help increase the useful life of building systems and equipment reliability reducing the need for unscheduled maintenance Your tenants comfort levels will also be improved e Make sure equipment is functioning as designed Calibrate thermostats Adjust dampers Enlist Occupants Help Tenants and other building occupants directly impact the three major energy consumption variables in office buildings plug load HVAC and lighting Since many leases require tenants ENERGY MANAGEMENT RESOURCE GUIDE sewn to pay their share of utilities getting tenants on board with energy savings initiatives should be easy Encourage tenants to tumoff equipment when not in use e Institute an energy awareness program e Switch off overhead and task lights when daylight is sufficient Lighting Lighting may represent as much as 30 percent of a building s energy usage Changes to lighting can mean significant energy savings e Change Incandescent to CFL and HID Convert T12 lamps to T8 and T5 Install occupancy sensors Install timer controls or photocells for exterior lighting Controls Building controls represent another opportunity for energy efficiency improvements Consider these options e Adjust temperature e Evaluate after hours usage e Adjust ventilation Limit access to thermostats e Plan for
83. d This new walk through energy audit HAS HAS NOT been conducted NOTE If this energy audit HAS NOT been completed please use the space below to explain why the energy audit has not been conducted 6 The following table represents the low cost no cost Maintenance and Operation Procedure M amp O that is now or soon will be implemented ITEM NUMBER DATE IMPLEMENTED O amp M PROCEDURE OR DATE TO BE IMPLEMENTED NO o 25 A e zi S a Appendix E 1 Page 3 ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLAN PAGE 3 T The following table lists the capital intensive energy measures that are planned along with the dates of implementation Energy Measure d 1 2 3 4 5 6 T 8 9 10 8 If you have attached your facility annual utility use records to this plan check this box If records are not attached explain why and when they will be sent to the Energy Division Appendix E 1 Page 4 ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLAN PAGE 4 9 Describe any factors that may influence future energy consumption within this facility Example A new building has been added to this campus increasing conditioned space by 10 000 sq ft 10 Please provide any additional comments you wish to submit Include successes and or suggestions for future applic
84. d Duration Curve Report For example in the preceding image the tail is 250 200 kW which is a significant cost By targeting five percent of the events you can fix 20 percent of the efficiency problems Portfolio Budget Portfolio Budget Orgenizetion Siemens Industry Ine Building Technologies Division Start date 1 1 10 12 09 AM ove 950 Deerfield Parra Mah meter date 44 41 12 09 AM Path 950 Deerfield Parkway Resolution monthly Water mam ne Sample Portfolio Budget Report The Portfolio Budget report helps you set up your budgets on a per building basis which you can do in either consumption terms for example How many Btus did this building consume per media type or in currency There are reports for both consumption and currency types if a report has Budget for example Portfolio Budget in its name the type is consumption If a report s name includes Cost Budget for example Portfolio Cost Budget Compare the type is currency Appendix A 1 Page 28 Portfolio Budget Cumulative Portfolio Budget Cumulative Organization Siemens Industry inc Building Technologies Division Node 950 Deerfield Parkway Main meter Fath 940 Deerfield Parkway Fuels District Heating devi Bectrioty Tea eumulated Total Budget eumulated D o 60 000 90 oon 0 000 00 000
85. d complaints Reference ASHRAE North Carolina Energy Office DOE Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality 2013 Appendix D 6 Page 4 Understanding Demand and Consumption Demand KW Consumption KWH The difference between demand KW and consumption KWH is vital to your choices in reducing your energy costs A simple way to see the difference between demand and consumption is by considering two examples LIGHTING EXAMPLE One 100 watt light bulb burning for 10 hours consumes 1 000 watt hours or kWh The entire time it is on it requires or demands 100 watts or 0 1 kW from the utility That means the utility must have that 0 1 kW ready whenever the customer turns the lamp on Power x Time Energy Consumption X 1 000 or 1kWh v Watt hours 100 Watt 10 Hours n 1 000 or 1kWh Watt hours T 10 x 100 Watts 1 Hour 10 Times More Demand 1 000 Watts Similarly ten 100 watt light bulbs burning for 1 hour consume 1 000 watt hours or 1 kWh Note that in both examples the consumption is 1 kWh however look how differently the second situation impacts the utility from a demand perspective The serving utility must now be prepared to provide ten times as much capacity in response to the demand of the 10 light bulbs operating all at once If both of these customers are billed for their consumption only both will get the same bill for 1 kWh of energy And that is the way most
86. deletion then bid award and contract will happen approximately next 5 10 working days or inore before demolition estimated actual NTP start date once the contractor is known get approval from DEQ DEQ won t do it until contractor is secured You can get this form and or DEQ letter from the Dernolition and or Asbestos Contractor DEQ may need the environmental report also There is no limit to how many days ahead of time you submit this as long as it is 10 or more working days and as long as you know tbe contractor 5a EPA requires that DEQ receive the original by mail allow enough days for USPS hand delivered or overnighted See NTP start date mentioned above 6 there is a form to accompany request to BOB that speaks to name of bldg use of materials reason etc forms are on BoB web page Work Around Alternate Solution if in a bind Ok so you have your Request Approval from using agency board if required Archives letter Now you are ready for DEQ notification DEQ said on 6 2 09 that they will allow In lieu of submitting the letter to proceed from DEQ to the BoB but try to get the letter first You can submit to the BoB 1 Your environmental report 2 And proof that you sent your original notification 2 page form to DEQ Appendix G 1 Page 1 Page Two 10 or more working days before the expected start date to DEQ It does not matter if the environmental report shows asbestos or no asb
87. down of individual events for a certain node with selectable priorities Events Node Comparison Displays the comparison of the events of different nodes including priorities Events Over Time Displays the number of events over a certain time period including priorities UDA Utility Data Analysis Detailed Consumption Displays detailed consumption data with up to six selectable media groups Utility Data Analysis Displays the consumption cost emissions and EIA benchmark of a specified period US Emissions Meter Report Displays the readings and or consumption of a meter WEA HDD Adjustment Climate Data Displays the present temperatures and heating and cooling degree days with reference values Energy Signature Displays the heat consumption related to the outside temperature Heat HDD Displays the heat consumption related to heating degree days Appendix A 1 Page 41 Generating Reports Before You Begin Siemens Industry Inc recommends that you check the consumption values and the summation of the consumption values that you entered in Entering Consumption Data by generating two reports Consumption report at meter level Meter report A Main Consumption report at node level the Building Pool you created in Creating a Building Pool To Generate Reports 1 In the Tree View pane click the desired meter 2 In the Application Workspace pane click Generate reports The Generate repor
88. e Workspace by repeating the above steps 6 To save the diagram s in the Views area click Additional fields display in the Views area Viet Replace Campus Mai v NES Save Cancel 7 Do one of the following To replace an existing view Select Replace and then click the drop down arrow to select the view you want to replace To save the diagram s as a new view Select New and then enter a name for the view 8 When finished click Save Editing and Deleting Diagrams To edit a diagram In the Workspace click in the legend of the diagram that you want to edit and make the desired changes in the Edit point dialog box When done click Confirm To delete a diagram In the Workspace click in the legend of the diagram that you want to delete Appendix A 1 Page 50 Copying and Moving Diagrams 887 Date 01 21 05 osras os 05 31 09 07 31 03 Diagram Tabie To copy a diagram Click on the diagram s legend and press CTRL while dragging and dropping it to the desired location To move a diagram Click on the diagram s legend and drag and drop it to the desired location Exporting Diagrams To export a diagram 1 ClickExport The Export dialog box displays Export Le Export chart e JPEG Export PNG Export chart J Export CSV s Export CSV Export Cancel Export Cancel Expor
89. e the cooling balance point the building s cooling system activates Degree days are calculated for each day and are then summed over a period of time months a year etc In general daily degree days are the difference between the building s balance point and the average outside temperature Each degree deviation from that balance point temperature results in heating if the temperature is below the heating balance point or cooling if the temperature is above the cooling balance point Sample Calculation of Heating and Cooling Degree Days For each day Heating Degree Day HDD for day Tui To 2 x 1 Day Tern Tave x 1 Day Heating Degree Days per month 4 days per month x HDD for one day Cooling Degree Day CDD for one day CDD To 2 Terc x 1 Day Tave Terc x 1 Day Cooling Degree Days per month days per month x CDD for one day Where HDD Heating Degree Days for one day CDD Cooling Degree Days for one day Cooling Balance Point Temperature use this for calculating the CDD Heating Balance Point Temperature use this for calculating the HDD Daily High Temperature Tw Daily Low Temperature Tag 21 2 Thi Ti Examples NOTE For the degree day calculations in EMC the system uses the average daily temperature for each day and calculates the degree days for each day of the month then sums them for the month For ease of understanding the
90. easured interval As a conceptual aid the analogies of an odometer and speedometer are helpful For a specified timeframe consumption is like an odometer which shows the distance you ve driven whereas demand is like a speedometer which shows the fastest you ve driven You can use the Electricity Load report to look for unusual or anomalous patterns and trends in order to determine sources of energy inefficiencies In the above sample there s an energy spike in February so further investigation is needed Running a monthly timeframe for February shows the following Appendix A 1 Page 21 Electricity Load Profile Month Orgerisoon Siemens Todi dle Inc Buffalo Grove Star 2 808 12 00 AM Tic 950 Deerfield Rainey IM eder End date 1408 12 00 AM Path 950 Resolution Day types jesse vor km kw p vaye cons irme cons bay moin 4500 d iom 4 000 s E pe LI 2 000 E 250 220 bn 2 000 p po p 00 id nnn Na POF oF FoF WV WX CPF ru r SHEP LE LH Le VR S yq Pd rare Sample Electricity Load Profile Report Month Timeframe Looking at the month raises the question why was the consumption on the weekends as high as the weekdays Considering that most offices are closed on weekends those should be lower kWh 5 000 4 750 4 500 4250 4 000 3 750 3 500 3 260 3 000 2 750 2 500 2 260 2 000 4 750
91. endix G Procedure for Deletion of Building Inventory G 1 Deletion Procedure Document G 2 Bureau of Buildings Request to Delete Form G 3 MDAH Notice of Intent Form G 4 MDEQ Demolition Renovation Notification Form STATE OF MISSISSIPPI GOVERNOR PHIL BRYANT DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION KEVIN J UPCHURCH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO Using Agencies FROM Tricia Weir BoB Senior Contract Analyst tricia weir dfa ms gov Bureau of Building Grounds and Real Properly Management Date April 22 2013 6 7 07 amended 6 2 09 per conversation with DEQ Subject Deletion Requests Per Code 29 9 9 4 for PPRB to establish procedures Per Code 39 7 22 for Archives antiquities law Per EPA Rules Regulations 61 145 for DEQ hazardous requirements Submission to BoB is a Using Agency Responsibility because they are asking to delete a building from their inventory aka Capital Facilities Study For Deletion from Inventory please submit the following entire package to BOB and we may have a small window something less than those 10 days to turn approval around to the Using Agency 1 request letter from using agency approval letter from using agency board if necessary 3 archives approval if this is ALSO a BoB demolition or R amp R project you can get this form and or Archives letler from the BoB 4 using agency bids for their demolition contractor when this is not a BoB project 4a if there is demolition associated with the
92. ergy Usage report shows the component energy usage for a specified time period which enables you to compare the totals for each media type Appendix A 1 Page 20 Electricity Load Profile Day Week Month Year Electricity Load Profile Year Organisation Siemens Building Technologies Inc Buffalo Grove Start date 1 1408 12 00 AM Node 950 Deerfield Parkway Main meter End date 1 1 09 12 00 AM Path 950 Deerfield Parkway Resolution monthly E create por kWh kw 20 000 7 Daytime cons cons 110 000 2m Demand 100 000 zs 200 s 178 LI E 100 35 fso E gu BE IE lo Bo y ew FF FH Eu Sample Electricity Load Profile Report Year Timeframe NOTE When running the Sample Electricity Load Profile report it s most useful to look at individual building as your starting point since that s where the most meaningful analysis occurs If you first look at the enterprise level you could see a peak in a month but not know in which building it occurred Designed for specific timeframe analyses of electricity over a day week month or year this report displays electrical consumption distributed between Peak and Off Peak tariff rates The Peak Demand for each month is represented by a red line graph overlaid on the bar chart which applies to kW on the graph s right side and kWh on the left applies to the columns Demand is the instantaneous charge incurred for the highest peak rate usage in your m
93. ers such as posters flyers and light switch covers for those who exit the facility See Appendix C Energy Reduction ENERGY MANAGEMENT RESOURCE GUIDE 5 ENERGYWORKS IV Energy Education and Awareness Program As an Energy Manager you already know that energy efficiency is good for you good for your agency and good for the nation and the world You understand the inter relationship between energy the economy and the environment You know from experience that energy efficient buildings are healthier places to work and can increase the comfort and productivity of employees Even so efforts to adopt energy efficient equipment maintenance and operational practices can be challenging Perhaps an even more difficult challenge is to instill energy efficiency as a fundamental value in your organization People tend to take energy for granted and many are unaware of the opportunities they have to reduce energy usage Some may claim to favor energy efficiency but do not follow through when it comes to changing their own behaviors Nevertheless meeting the challenge of developing a program aimed at changing behaviors has been shown to have a significant impact Along with helping you meet your energy management goals saving taxpayer dollars and protecting the environment the benefits specific to your facility and employees include Improving agency operations and increasing employee productivity Directing resources to othe
94. ess and setbacks at the facility level e Foster ownership of energy management create a sense of purpose and motivate staff e Demonstrate commitment to reducing environmental impacts Create schedules for upgrade activities and identify milestones Assess Performance and Evaluation e Understanding current and past energy use helps organizations identify opportunities to improve energy performance and gain financial benefits Organizations should periodically assess energy use for all major facilities and functions in the organization and establish a baseline for measuring future results of efficiency efforts Analyzing data to determine energy use trends can help an organization gain better understanding of the factors that affect energy performance and identify steps for reducing energy consumption ENERGY MANAGEMENT RESOURCE GUIDE MESE Assessing your Energy Performance helps you to e Categorize current energy use by fuel type operating division facility product line etc e Identify high performing facilities for recognition and replicable practices e Prioritize poorly performing facilities for immediate improvement e Understand the contribution of energy expenditures to operating costs e Develop a historical perspective and context for future actions and decisions e Establish reference points for measuring and rewarding good performance Program Monitoring and Evaluation The MDA Energy and Natural Resources
95. estos Remember the start date cannot be moved in But it can be moved out to more than 10 working days away With notification of the amendment to DEQ Other alternate solution on the 10 working days is to contact DEQ regarding shortening the 10 working days The Head of the Asbestos Project Section 501 NORTH WEST STREET SUITE 1401 B JACKSON MISSISSIPPI 39201 TEL 601 359 3621 FAX 601 359 2470 Appendix G 1 Page 2 REQUEST TO DELETE BUILDING FROM INVENTORY OF BUREAU OF BUILDING GROUNDS AND REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Use a separate form for each building to be deleted DATE STATE AGENCY AGENCY CONTACT PHONE ADDRESS BUILDING TO BE DELETED LOCATION TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE FLOORS TYPE CONSTRUCTION ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION COST PRESENT CONDITION AGE ESTIMATED COST TO REPAIRIRENOVATE LAST DATE USED OCCUPIED ESTIMATED SALVAGE VALUE REUSABLE MATERIAL EQUIPMENT REASONS FOR DELETION Attach copy D DemolitioniRenovation Notification Form Dept Environmental Quality 2 Notice ofIntent Form Dept Of Archives amp History Mail ORIGINAL FORM to return address on the form 3 Photo of Building BOB Construction Reviewed by Title Approved YES NO Submitted to PPRB Date n a moved to BOB responsibility Appendix G 2 Page 1 AA NOTICE OF INTENT FORM ARCHIVES amp HISTORY PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT OR TRANSFER OF
96. etailed information on this report see Core Reports and How to Use Them Meter Compare Total Displays the consumption per meter for selectable media group Meter Compare Trend Displays the comparison between meters for a given group of media Meter Compare Year on Year Displays the comparison of consumption values per meter with five previous years Meter Report Displays the readings and or consumption of a meter Portfolio CO2 Year on Year Displays the comparison of CO2 emissions with previous years Portfolio Compare CO Displays the comparison of consumption values per report group medium between individual nodes Portfolio Compare Year on Year Cumulative Displays the cumulative comparison of consumption values for fuel including district heat electricity and water with three previous years Portfolio Compare Displays the comparison of consumption values for fuel including district heating electricity and water between individual nodes Structure Setup Displays per node all node properties such as building type customer specific filter criteria HDD heating degree day limits and HDD sources SBO Activity Log Activity Log Overview Displays the activities within the report period filtering based on the status is possible Distribution of Energy Usage Displays the distribution of energy usage and cost Appendix A 1 Page 40 Events Frequency of Individual Events Displays a break
97. examples shown here use the same average temperature for each day of the month Using each day s average temperature separately provides greater accuracy Heating degree days are roughly proportional to the energy used for heating a building For example if the balance point for a building is 60 F and the average outdoor temperature for a 30 day period is 55 F then there are 5 x 30 heating degree days for that period 50 F Tag 40 F HDD Heating Degree Days for one day Tav 50 40 10 per day Days per month 30 days HDD per month 10 x 30 days 300 Heating Degree Days for the month A similar calculation can be done for cooling degree days Terc 60 F CDD Heating Degree Days for one day Tavg Tura 80 60 20 per day Days per month 30 days HDD per month 20 x 30 days 600 Cooling Degree Days for the month NOTE Degree days cannot be negative If an HDD or CDD calculation yields a negative number then enter 0 degree days for that day Appendix A 1 Page 36 List of EMC Reports Commonly Used Reports Following is a list of reports that you are most likely to use on a regular basis Consumption Overview Displays the total energy usage for the entire building For example monthly energy consumption for all electric and gas combined in a color coded format For detailed information on this report see Core Reports and How to Use Them Meter Report Meter Co
98. for each of your utilities Appendix A 1 Page 32 Portfolio Cost Budget Compare Portfolio Cost Budget Compare EMC Gr nen Siemens Buling Technologies Division Stace vt V2 A iode Siemens Biling Technologies n Buffalo Grove Main meter Endo UV 1200 AM Pat Siemens Building Technologies nc Buffalo Grove Overview Fues District Heating deviation absolute Fuels District Heating deviation relative Total dewation relative create PDE 9 Dit as Desfile Fares Buln pol ere Fav Sun ro Dee file po Pascuay sutang pot ET a0000 Sample Portfolio Cost Budget Compare Report The Portfolio Cost Budget Compare report helps you set up your budgets on a per building basis which you can do in either consumption for example How many Btus did this building consume per media type or currency terms There are reports for both currency and consumption types if a report s name includes Cost Budget for example Portfolio Cost Budget Compare the type is currency If a report has Budget for example Portfolio Budget in its name the type is consumption Appendix A 1 Page 33 Portfolio Emissions Portfolio Emissions EMC Organisation Siemens HO Zug_EN Start date 11 06 Node Weststreet 247 Main meter End date 12 3106 Path Energy City gt Weststreet 247 Resolution annualty C create po
99. for these systems directly correlates to outside weather conditions For example if you compare two buildings in different geographic areas and find one to be 25 less efficient you need to know that it was not simply warmer in the location of the less efficient building As another example if you have an older building and want to track over time the money you re saving by installing a new chiller running the Weather Normalization report provides you a realistic baseline to compare how much money it cost to run the old chiller versus the new one The Weather Normalization report normalizes utility data using cooling degree days CDD and heating degree days HDD determined from the DTN weather service s 10 year daily average temperatures and the building heating and cooling balance point temperatures Buildings are considered to have an energy use temperature where the building is neither heated nor cooled and all energy use at that point is considered to be non climate sensitive This is called the balance point for the building Buildings have their own set of balance points for heating and cooling and they may not be the same for heating and cooling The heating balance point is the outdoor temperature at which the building starts to require heat In other words when the outdoor temperature drops below the Appendix A 1 Page 35 heating balance point the building s heating system turns on Conversely when the outdoor temperature rises abov
100. ft year Worst Performers The next steps as easy as 1 2 3 Understand your energy usage Identify potential benefits Take advantage of any low hanging fruit Sources of Energy Use in Office Buildings Three areas to look at for low no cost opportunities are 1 HVAC 2 Lighting 3 Plug Load And don t underestimate the benefits of employee involvement Energy Management Training These three areas will be covered in separate training modules HVAC Set to Save will cover basic principles of managing the heating and cooling system Lighting Light it Right will cover basic lighting strategies including types of lighting and delamping Plug Load Unload It will cover energy use associated with office equipment Get Started These will not take the place of a more comprehensive audit and future capital expenditures but it is low hanging fruit ACT NOW Reference Energy Star US Energy Information Administration EPA Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality 2013 SET to SAVE STANDARDS FOR SAVING ENERGY WHILE MAIN INING COMFORT PROPER SCHEDULING IS ONE OF THE BEST OPPORTUNITIES TO SAVE ENERGY IN EXISTING BUILDINGS In energy retrofit projects we have historically found more potential for energy savings through proper scheduling and night setback than from any other energy saving strategy MDEQ OBJECTIVE The objective of Set to Save is
101. gs and other revenue benefits attributable to the project MDA will evaluate the application to determine if the project meets the program criteria and what terms and conditions the loan shall bear CONDITIONS FOR DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS LOAN CLOSING Based upon the terms and conditions established by MDA MDA will prepare all security and loan documents including but not limited to the Loan Agreement and Promissory Note collectively Loan Documents Prior to disbursement of any funds all Loan Documents must be fully executed FEES At the time of the closing the borrower will be responsible for providing to MDA a one percent 196 closing servicing fee and the cost of the Energy Analysis The cost of the Energy Analysis for the borrower will be capped at 3 500 Additional cost if applicable will be the responsibility of MDA The Borrower will also be responsible for paying for all costs associated with the closing of the loan including searches and filing fees REIMBURSEMENT PROCESS The MDA will release loan funds on a reimbursement or services rendered basis for approved eligible costs of the project as incurred The borrower shall certify to MDA that the expenses were incurred and were in accordance with the project as approved by MDA Funds will be released periodically upon receipt of supporting documentations from the borrower based upon a scheduled established by MDA AUDIT Loans made under the Energy Investment Prog
102. gy Data Survey E 4 Plug Load Survey Form Sample Energy Management Plan Mississippi Development Authority Energy Division Post Office Box 849 Jackson Mississippi 39205 0849 601 359 3449 Appendix E 1 Page 1 ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR Please submit a separate plan for each location facility or campus Institution or Agency Address Location Facility or Campus Address Business Manager Telephone Facilities Manager Telephone Activities undertaken to conserve energy 1 A person has been designated as energy coordinator to monitor and evaluate this facilities energy use YES NO If yes please supply Name Telephone 2 The energy coordinator HAS HAS NOT received energy coordinator training 3 An energy audit HAS HAS NOT been previously performed for this facility If yes please supply the following Energy Audit Date Name of Auditor 4 The energy audit listed above DID DID NOT include engineering studies of energy use and capital intensive energy conservation measures If this audit DID include studies please supply the following Date of Studies Name of Engineer Appendix E 1 Page 2 ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLAN PAGE2 5 If the last energy audit was performed more than one year ago a new walk through energy audit should be conducte
103. gy Engineers AEE and the Association of Professional Energy Managers APEM Clearly define the energy management job function along with reporting and authority guidelines The energy manager should know who they report to and how much authority they have to carry out their goals Assign a contracting representative buddy to work with the energy manager when he or she investigates the financing options of energy efficiency and O amp M projects 10 n osM BEST PRACTICE 5 TRAINING TRAIN BUILDING OPERATORS IN ENERGY EFFICIENT O amp M ACTIVITIES d helps staff to continually improve and sustain operating efficiency as a proactive O amp M function Today s building systems and controls are more sophisti cated and complex than in the past New technologies such as computerized energy management control systems EMS offer the ability to perform complicated energy efficient control strategies but are often underutilized because of poor training When staff understand the soft ware control logic for the EMS they can customize the control of equipment to account for a variety of internal and external conditions However without the proper training the EMS often becomes a burden for the O amp M staff Some systems become scapegoats for comfort and control problems and staff may eventually disable them Along with training staff on EMS control logic train them in EMS related maintenance activ
104. hapter 8 Working with the Analyze Module About the Analyze Module The EMC application s Analyze module enables you to quickly identify inefficiencies in your building by generating and displaying diagrams and tables as well as exporting them in various formats The module is dynamic which means items can be added removed deleted and rearranged in the Workspace The view of the trees in the left side is also dynamic since you can expand or collapse areas and levels NOTE The Analysis module requires Adobe Flash Player 9 or later Analyze Module Overview Fp M pet Re JA ate water mum osses F220 BH water tera aar os owaojos ae gt esaet ate pese j 1 Tree view Displays a list of available data points from which you can create diagrams in the Workspace 2 Weather data If available climatic data displays in this area from which you can drag and drop an item onto the Workspace 3 Views From this area you can open and edit existing views as well as save new views For more information see Creating Diagrams 4 Pre selection From this area you can define the parameters of the reporting period the report s resolution and the diagram type For more information see Specifying Default Settings for Diagrams
105. harge lamps make more visible light per unit of electric power consumed than fluorescent and incandescent lamps since a greater proportion of their radiation is visible light in contrast to heat KBtu One thousand 1 000 British thermal units Btu See also British Thermal Unit Kilowatt KW A unit of measure of the amount of electricity needed to operate given equipment On a hot summer afternoon a typical home with central air conditioning and other equipment in use might have a demand of four kW each hour A unit equivalent to one thousand watts Glossary Page 2 kWh The kilowatt hour or kilowatt hour is a unit of energy equal to 1000 watt hours For constant power energy in watt hours is the product of power in watts and time in hours The kilowatt hour is most commonly known as a billing unit for energy delivered to consumers by electric utilities The kilowatt hour symbolized kWh is a unit of energy equivalent to one kilowatt 1 kW of power expended for one hour 1 h of time Load An end use device that receives power from an electrical system Load should not be confused with demand which is a measure of the power that a load receives or requires Load Profile Graphical outline of metered energy use plotted against time Load Duration Curve LDC A graphical summary of demand levels with corresponding time durations using a curve which plots demand magnitude power on one axis and percent of time that the magnitude
106. he energy performance of office buildings Make Commitment Assess Performance Set Goals Create Action Plan Implement Action Plan Evaluate Progress Recognize Achievements Find more information on taking the 7 step challenge visit Appendix D 3 Page 1 Managing Energy Use in State Office Buildings LIGHTING Office Lighting e Lighting accounts for about 25 35 of the electricity usage in commercial buildings e Proper lighting is important e Lighting directly affects the productivity of occupants e You can have too much light or too little light Energy Savings in Lighting e No and Low Cost Opportunities o On Off Policies o Level of light o Type of fixtures amp bulbs o LED Signs Vending Machines amp More On off Policies e One of the simplest ways to save energy from lighting is to have employees turn off lights in their area when not needed Decal for Light Switches On off Policies e Make sure areas that are frequently unoccupied such as meeting rooms have lights turned off when not occupied e Consider occupancy sensors or timers Occupancy Sensors Private Office 13 to 5096 Open plan office 20 to 28 Classroom 40 to 46 Conference Room 22 to 65 Restroom 30 to 90 Corridors 30 to 8096 Storage Area 45 to 80 On off Policies e Does someone check to make sure that lights are turned off at night Random audits after work
107. ially sound and capable of repaying the loan and must meet one of the following criteria Corporation e Partnership e Sole Proprietors e Hospitals Public and Private non profit Institutions of Higher Learning Community Colleges Public School Districts Local Government Entities e State Agencies ELIGIBLE PROJECTS Eligible projects include retrofits and energy design process developments The improvement must promote the development and demonstration of efficient environmentally acceptable and commercially feasible technology and processes and must also utilize Mississippi s existing energy resources public utilities and or developing resources to foster economic growth In order for a project to be eligible to receive such assistance the project must qualify pursuant to the two 2 phase eligibility requirements provided below 1 PHASE 1 STRUCTURAL ELIGIBILITY The structure which is to be the target for the installation of energy efficiency measures will be financed with the proceeds of a loan shall be considered eligible only if it is an existing structure that is at least one 1 year old owned occupied and used by the Borrower and is not e Classified as condemned or scheduled for demolition or e Leased or rented by the applicant from another party unless the landlord has given the tenant written permission to proceed with the installation or e Encumbered by a real estate tran
108. ified and the diagram s display and value range are adjusted accordingly To zoom out While pressing SHIFT CTRL click anywhere on the diagram Glossary Balance Point The outdoor temperature at which a building s heat loss to the environment is equal to internal heat gains from people lights and equipment Base Temperature In the calculation of degree days the outside air temperature at which a building would require no artificial heating or cooling British Thermal Unit Btu The quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit at a specified temperature as 39 F Btu See British Thermal Unit CDD See Cooling Degree Day Cooling Degree Day CDD A form of degree day used to estimate the required energy for cooling One cooling degree day occurs for each degree the daily mean temperature is above 65 degrees Fahrenheit Degree Days A measure of how cold or hot the weather has been relative to a stated base temperature measured over a regular monitoring interval such as weekly or monthly Appendix A 1 Page 54 Demand The rate at which energy is delivered to or by a system generally expressed in kilowatts or megawatts at a given instant or averaged over any designated interval of time Demand should not be confused with load which is an end use device that receives power from an electrical system Demand Interval Specified interval of time on which a demand measuremen
109. ing season Evidence indicates faulty or inefficient boilers or furnaces Outside combustion air to boiler furnace is not preheated Space temperatures are higher lower than thermostat settings Steam or hot water radiators or convectors operate erratically or provide insufficient heat output Steam condensate and heating water piping insulation is in disrepair Appendix B 2 Page 4 Condition Does Exist Does Not Exist Cooling 1 2 3 CA C 5 C 8 C 9 Refrigeration compressor runs continually Refrigeration compressor or chiller short cycles HVAC system requires simultaneous heating and cooling Space temperature is than thermostat setting Air of inadequate volume or temperature is being discharged through grilles Insulation on cooling line pipes and ducts appears inadequate Chilled water piping valves and fitting are leaking Refrigeration condensers or coils are dirty clogged or not functioning efficiently Cooling system operates when the building is not occupied Ventilation An excessive quantity of outdoor air is used to ventilate the building above health and code standards Outdoor air intake dampers open when building is unoccupied Ventilation systems have no natural cooling capability economizer Exhaust system operation is not programmed with Controls Appendix B 2 Page 5 Condition
110. interest Shut Em Down Consider installing a system on your computer network that will put individual desktops into sleep mode when they are not being used power strips to shut off the power drain Office Equipment To conserve energy and reduce heat gain turn off computers monitors printers and copiers during non business hours To save energy during periods of inactivity ensure that the built in power management system for your office equipment is active Ensure your screen saver is compatible with the computer s power management features and that the setup allows the system to go into power saver mode According to E Source using a laptop computer instead of a desk top system can save 80 90 percent in electrical cost When purchasing new office equipment look for the ENERGY STAR logo The ENERGY STAR office equipment program promotes energy efficient computers monitors printers fax machines scanners copiers and multi function devices that automatically power down during extended inactivity Energy saving of 50 percent or more is possible Install plug load controllers in cubicles to control multiple loads like monitors task lights and fans These devices use a motion sensor that is incorporated with a plug load surge suppressor Inactive equipment can be shut down when the cubicle is unoccupied Specify ENERGY STAR equipment when purchasing or negotiating a contract for new vending machines The ENERGY STAR machines incorpor
111. ion Siemens Industry Inc Building Technologies Division Start date 1 1 40 12 00 AM Node 1000 Deerfield Parkway Main Meter End dete 4 1 41 12 90 AM Path 1000 Deerfield Parkway Resohdion Monthly Sum creme Poe pum Factory Mis Pc 7190 Denera Serve 3 m Hear Service om vos m RI gt gt UOS FEE FEF uo EF Sample Node Report HTML output Currently there are over 30 standard Node report types that are categorized as Main and Detailed reports For descriptions of all report types and categories see the online help Main Reports Provide an overview of energy media consumption and costs and are fully preset based on the experiences of customers and energy engineers These are organized into the following groups Budgets Consumption Cost Emissions Detailed Reports Provide a more detailed analysis of energy media consumption values after obtaining an overview from the Main reports These enable you to choose which report groups are displayed and evaluated in the columns Only those report groups are available for which the respective node contains meters Appendix A 1 Page 14 Core Reports and How to Use Them This section contains an overview of core EMC reports and how you can use them to gather information about your enterprise s energy performance For a list of available reports see List of EMC Reports Carpet Pl
112. ities that optimize ener gy efficient operation For example certain sensors such as the mixed air sensor and the supply air sensor are more calibration critical for preventing energy waste than others Therefore staff should clean and check the cali bration of these sensors more frequently than other sensors Training for management level facility staff should include contract and energy related financing such as performance contracting negotiating under utility deregulation arrang ing service contracts and equipment leasing PURPOSE Employ a confident sophisticated and motivated facil ity staff that has a clear understanding of how to oper ate the building s energy consuming systems efficiently no matter how sophisticated the technology Training helps staff to utilize building sys tems efficiently PRACTICES 1l O amp M Best PRACTICES ACTION TIPS Develop an individual training plan and budget for each facility staff member using in house resources as well as outside classes conferences and seminars that focus on energy efficient building operation For information on operator training programs visit the If the building uses an E O amp M Training Resource s Directory at www peci org S obtain a complete training package specific to that system for the staff responsi ble for operating and maintaining the system The training could payback in a matter of weeks from ener gy sa
113. ject has also been completed in which a separate Computer Room Air Conditioning unit has been installed to cool the data center during unoccupied times whereas the room had previously been cooled using the main chiller Occupancy sensors have also been installed in areas such as restrooms and meeting rooms which turn off the lights after a period of inactivity In addition to the current 140 000 per year in cost savings further reductions will be realized from this project due to ongoing energy saving measures MDEQ continues to monitor and analyze time of day data from the building meters and energy management systems in order to determine further energy use reduction opportunities Quote from Trudy D Fisher Executive Director MDEQ It was important for us as the state s environmental agency to lead by example and reduce our environmental footprint We focused on reducing our electricity bill like most businesses and we have saved taxpayers money Our efforts also highlighted the ingenuity of our staff and the team work approach we have at MDEQ Trudy D Fisher Executive Director MDEQ ENERGY MANAGEMENT RESOURCE GUIDE MDEOQ Amite Street Building MDEQ State Street Building Is ENERGYWORKS iude SUCCESSFUL ENERGY REDUCTION PROJECTS IN STATE OWNED FACILITIES WOOLFOLK STATE OFFICE BUILDING The Woolfolk State Office Building is a 15 story nearly 500 000 square foot complex located in downto
114. ke over the operation of the equipment The integral controls should be programmed and adjusted to take full advantage of energy efficient strategies PURPOSE Maximize the use of the control system to operate equipment and systems in the most energy efficient manner possible while maintaining a comfortable and safe building environment Reduce building staff time spent on comfort com plaints from building occupants PRACTICES Save money by using auto matic controls to do more than just turn equipment on 27 O amp M Best PRACTICES MSN ACTION TIPS Take the time to fully understand the installed system s capabilities and which of these capabilities are pro gtammed to function for your facility or piece of equipment Take advantage of available training offered by the EMS vendor For new systems require the supplier installer to turn over a full set of documentation on the installed system including written control strategies and sequences of operation so that O amp M staff and managers know what is expected of the system For both new and existing systems consider hiring a quali the installed system This ensures that all the energy efficiency capabilities are being applied and the EMS ed third party expert to evaluate and commission interfaces correctly with the controlled equipment The money spent for this service can often payback within one year Train one or more of the building operati
115. laced on one graph for analyzing multiple variables Other useful tools include pressure gages and airflow hoods Special software is now available to graph and ana lyze EMS data much faster than traditional spreadsheets This software may be obtained as part of an EMS upgrade or as a stand alone product Numerous lines of data can be 20 n nyg O amp M Best Practices PURPOSE Provide O amp M staff and managers with a state of the art means of troubleshooting and detecting energy wasting malfunctions as well as obtaining immediate feedback on comfort and operational changes Provide a method of measuring the results of discrete changes in operating strategies ACTION TIPS Understand present EMS trending capability Research the needs of the staff and facility for the number of dataloggers and types of compatible measuring instru ments that would be most useful Investigate the types of dataloggers available that would best fit the needs of the facility Many vendors will be happy to demonstrate their products Understand what innovations and upgrades they intend to introduce in the future This could be important information for deciding which datalogger system to invest in It may be useful to develop an analysis plan for the building prior to purchasing the datalogger package Keep dataloggers in use They This exercise could help determine which logger sys won t save any m
116. lan is reliability and increased equipment life Including procedures to check for efficient operation as part of the plan should enhance this primary goal as well as eliminate unnecessary energy waste Buildings often have extensive maintenance focused PM plans which are rigorously carried out by the O amp M staff Develop a more holistic pre ventive maintenance plan Give the operation side of A O amp Mequal importance to mainte inadequate control strategies or improper scheduling vast nance However even if a piece of equipment or a system is meticulously maintained if it is poorly operated using amounts of energy waste can occur Also poor equipment operation can lead to premature equipment failure for example short cycling and an increase in maintenance requirements PM plans tend to focus on component by component care missing the holistic view that sees the operation part of O amp M as equal in importance to mainte nance PURPOSE Provide a comprehensive O amp M plan for the facility by formally including PM procedures for periodically reviewing and monitoring the operating sequences strategies and schedules to ensure that the facility operates as efficiently as possible ACTION TIPS As part of preventive O amp M planning perform period ic reviews of HVAC and lighting schedules tempera ture setpoints and occupant tenant use requirements to ensure that equipment runs only when needed 33
117. ld winter days Performance Indicator PI A measure of performance commonly used to help an organization define and evaluate how successful it is in terms of making progress towards energy saving goals Plug Load A term commonly used to describe the energy used by a product that is powered by means of an ordinary AC plug e g 100 115 or 230 V This generally excludes building energy that is attributed to major end uses HVAC lighting water heating etc Rolling Interval Demand Method of measuring power by taking measurements within fixed intervals of the demand period This method accurately measures the actual peak demand by recording in minute increments for the entire demand interval then calculating the average demand for that period When the next minute s demand value is recorded the oldest demand is dropped and a new average demand for the demand window is calculated Tariff A document approved by the responsible regulatory agency listing the terms and conditions including a schedule of prices under which utility services will be provided T5 T8 T12 Fluorescent Lamps Lamps are typically identified by a code such as FxxTy where F is for fluorescent the first number xx indicates either the power in watts or length in inches the T indicates that the shape of the bulb is tubular and the last number y is the diameter in eighths of an inch Typical diameters are T12 1 10 in or 38 1 mm for residential lamps with magne
118. llection as well as engineering design analysis Format for a Level 1 Audit Used by State Agencies Preliminary Energy Use Analysis PEA The on site energy auditor first performs a PEA by examining utility data building and HVAC system diagrams equipment lists operational schedules and other facility information In general the energy auditor should collect and review at least two years of utility usage data to account for variations and patterns of energy use Monthly utility bill data is most commonly used for this However hourly interval meter data is becoming more widely available as sub meters are put into use on each and every building All forms of energy electricity natural gas heating fuel and water should be included in this analysis After this data is collected the energy auditor can calculate each building s EUI value The EUI enables the auditor to benchmark this data against energy use of similar buildings to illustrate the potential for energy efficiency opportunities and provide an early estimate of potential savings The energy auditor also looks for any changes in energy use over time and potential causes for those changes A building EUI is calculated with the following three steps 1 Take the annual kilowatt hours KWh of electric use and multiply that number by a factor of 3 413 Btu per kWh 2 Take the annual ccf of natural gas hundred cubic feet and multiply that number by one hundred Then mul
119. mation that can be used to identify opportunities for energy savings This level of analysis will highlight at least some of the low hanging fruit and may suggest other options worthy of further study but should never be viewed as comprehensive Although this option is the easiest it also produces the crudest results Examples of items to identify and record include e Air leaks in the building Excess operating time of mechanical equipment Excessive thermostat settings e Over lit conditions in halls corridors and other non task areas Lights on in unoccupied spaces Excessive domestic hot water temperatures Other obvious areas of energy waste Note It is suggested that each walk through survey consist of at least two tours one during occupied hours and another during unoccupied hours nights weekends and holidays ENERGY MANAGEMENT RESOURCE GUIDE sewn Steps to Conducting an Energy Audit e Assign responsibility The facilities manager and staff may conduct the audit Gather energy data Review your utility bills from the past year or from a typical twelve month period Look at your building systems Review manuals and drawings of building equipment and mechanical systems motors etc to determine their type size and age Examine production reports determine usage patterns general condition and recent maintenance In addition you should gather the following information to help you co
120. may include televisions personal heaters task lights or other energy consuming devices not identifie Reference Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality 2013 Appendix E 4 Page 1 Appendix F Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Guidelines F 1 Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Guidelines ISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ENERGY EFFICIENCY REVOLVING LOAN FUND GUIDELINES ENERGY EFFICIENCY REVOLVING LOAN FUND The Mississippi Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund administered by the Mississippi Development Authority MDA is designed for making loans to qualified borrowers to promote development and demonstration of efficient environmentally acceptable and commercially feasible technologies techniques and processes while effectively utilizing the state s existing alternative and conventional energy resources to foster economic and social growth Funding for the loans to the Borrower is derived from the appropriated funds which were a part of the Petroleum Violation Escrow Fund M D L 378 Oil Overcharge funds The Energy Investment Program was enacted pursuant to Section 57 39 39 Miss Code of 1972 as amended and In Re The Department of Energy Stripper Well Exemption Litigation United States District Court Kansas M D L No 378 1986 jointly the Act ELIGIBILITY QUALIFIED BORROWERS In order to obtain assistance under the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund the applicant must be declared financ
121. may miss big picture energy savings opportunities they are great if the need is for specific energy efficiency retro fit projects with limited funds to invest Levels of Energy Audits The American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers define three levels of building audits Each audit level builds on the previous level As the complexity of the audit increases so does the thoroughness of the site assessment the amount of data collected and the detail provided in the final audit report Each level of effort translates into higher energy savings identified In addition there is a Preliminary Energy Use Analysis which is a prerequisite for any level of audit Each state agency is expected to complete a PEA and a Level 1 Audit as part of their Annual Energy Management Plan The format for these analyses is discussed at the conclusion of this guide Preliminary Energy Use Analysis The PEA precedes an audit of the building Within a PEA the auditor determines the historic utility use peak demand and cost of all utility types electric natural gas other heating fuel possibly even water The PEA develops an Energy Utilization Index of each separate building expressed as a formula in Btu s per square foot Sometimes this EUI is also expressed as energy intensity of a building The auditor then compares their building EUI to similar use buildings EUI to determine the potential for improved energy perf
122. mpare Displays the consumption values of individual meters These reports do not provide summary information for a collection of meters but rather list the title organization name and specific building meter selected as well as the specified time interval and resolution For a Meter Compare report the summary results are displayed in the Overview tab and are supported by additional detailed views in the subsequent tabs To toggle between reports click the tabs at the top of the page For example the Consumption tab displays a monthly comparison of two electric meters in the same building while the Sum tab displays the cumulative consumption for both meters Portfolio Compare Displays a bar graph of each building s total energy consumption The units of measure may be displayed on the X axis If you output the report in HTML format the table has a sorting function that reorders the display according to the numeric results in the column selected For example by selecting Energy total the graph is sorted low to high according to the column s data Other tabs display specific comparisons for utilities such as natural gas consumption in the Heat tab Portfolio Compare Year on Year Displays a comparison of consumption emissions or cost data for the same building or node over the past four years Year on Year comparison reports are also available in a Cumulative format and show the data in an additive format throughout the year Portfolio C
123. mplete the energy audit Building design square footage operating hours e Lighting types of lights used total wattage and operating hours Ventilation the volume of air and size of motors relative to air make up and exhaust systems Process Equipment size and efficiency ratings of motors refrigeration equipment compressors and heat recovery systems e Drawings of building architecture electrical and mechanical systems Operation and schedules Operating manuals and equipment specifications ENERGY MANAGEMENT RESOURCE GUIDE ENERGYWORKS A Desk Audit from can provide the following Looking at the month raises the question Why was the consumption on the weekends as high as the weekdays Considering that most offices are closed on weekends those should be lower kWh 5 000 4 750 4 500 4250 4 000 3 750 3 500 3 250 3 000 2 750 2 500 2 250 2 000 1 750 1 500 1 250 1 000 750 500 250 0 s PPP PF Pa A FS 3 kW 225 200 rms 25 00 5 3 0 5 gam FF PF P gb P d ENERGY MANAGEMENT RESOURCE GUIDE 5 ENERGYWORKS PEA Qe The report below shows how leading up to the last weekend 2 23 08 and 2 24 08 consumption decreased overall but then rapidly increased what was the trigger Running a weekly timeframe of 2 18 08 through 2 24 08 shows the following Electricity Load Profile Week EMC Organisation Siemens Building
124. n help to find inefficiencies in building equipment By strategically installing data collection means the energy usage of building systems such as lighting HVAC pumps meal prep laundry medical or surgical and various others can be reported so that facility managers may gain an understanding of performance Can EMC help to budget energy expenditures Budget reports can be created in EMC to track energy performance against a baseline Historical energy data can be uploaded into EMC to help establish past usage and plan for the future Also baselines can be altered to reflect targets for energy use and then compared to actual usage to track savings progress Can EMC help to rate my energy efficiency against a standard mean EMC can integrate into Energy Star Portfolio Manager to develop a mean score This score will be updated throughout the term of your agreement with EMC to track the effectiveness of conservation measures taken in your facility Appendix A 1 Page 3 Chapter 2 Data Acquisition and Metering Acquiring Data There are many ways to gather data to be transferred to EMC Among those are a Manually entered billing data Data may be obtained from utility invoices for gas electric water and power to be manually input b Import interval data Utilities often have installed interval meters at their large customer s facilities and historical data from those meters can be downloaded into the Siemens data
125. n the removal of over 1 300 bulbs from light fixtures saving an estimated 115 000 kWh yr During this review it was also determined that some lights were being left on 24 hours per day because there was no switch available to turn them off Switches were added so that these lights could be turned off overnight and weekends while employees and facilities staff were instructed to turn off lights when not in use PLUG LOAD Plug load a term denoting energy usage from computers and other office equipment was also addressed Software was installed to automatically activate sleep settings on office equipment Proper scheduling with unoccupied setbacks has been found to be one of the most effective energy saving strategies ENERGY MANAGEMENT RESOURCE GUIDE 5 ENERGYWORKS T iN following a period of inactivity Employees were encouraged to turn equipment off whenever possible An employee awareness campaign is on going and audits are periodically conducted to promote these practices These efforts have been directed by an Energy Management Team comprised of MDEQ employees CONCLUSION Since these actions have been implemented the Energy Use Intensity of the MDEQ office buildings has dropped from 206 kBtu sf to 129 kBtu sf a 37 percent reduction The operating cost for energy has dropped from 2 62 sf to 1 80 sf a 31 percent reduction Due to the success of these initial energy reduction efforts a recent capital expenditure pro
126. ne if any operating opportuni ties exist Consider low cost solutions such as occu pancy sensors in areas of low or intermittent use like storerooms and employee lounges For more information on optimizing equipment schedules see Putting the Back O amp M Best Practices in Preventive Operations Tracking and Scheduling a publica tion in the EPA O amp M Best Practices Series 30 SS O amp M Best Practices BEST PRACTICE 14 TRACKING TRACK ACTUAL PERFORMANCE AGAINST EXPECTED PERFORMANCE FOR MAJOR EQUIPMENT t is important to track the overall energy use and demand of a facility as discussed in Best Practice 3 Energy Accounting but it is also useful to track energy use and demand at the equipment level When building O amp M staff does not have adequate or correct information to assess day to day equipment performance energy saving opportunities may be lost In order for O amp M staff and managers to understand when major plant equipment is not operating as efficiently as it could be they need to Building staff need up to date regularly track actual equipment performance data against information to take advantage expected performance data Expected performance data of savings apportunities or the figure of merit FOM such as kW per ton may be a combination of manufacturer test data and the actual data obtained from field testing the equipment The goal is to obtain benchmark performance criteria for c
127. nergy Team Energy management is a cooperative endeavor that requires team work The team approach provides for input from all levels of the organization and ensures both higher levels of success and energy savings The team leader should be an individual who is passionate about energy management This person will champion the awareness program throughout the organization while team members will encourage energy saving best practices among co workers Team make up will determine the success of your campaign so members should represent all parts of the organization custodial administration maintenance management etc and possess a wide range of skills The more diverse the team the more opportunities they will uncover for saving energy in the organization You may even solicit stance and support from technical experts outside of the organization The energy team will establish program goals and identify opportunities to save energy while employing energy efficient practices throughout the organization Assign specific tasks to each team member and make sure that roles and responsibilities are clear and agreed upon Lastly monitor program activities to determine if efficiency goals and targets are being met Action Create Energy Efficiency Goals In order to evaluate the success of an employee energy awareness program the team should determine specific goals and objectives Create program goals that are realistic achievable and measu
128. ng staff to program and oversee the control systems to ensure they are regularly updated backed up and the documenta tion remains current For more information on using building automation sys tems to optimize efficient operation see Energy Management Systems A Practical Guide a publication in the EPA O amp M Best Practices Series 28 X 02M BEST PRACTICE 13 SCHEDULING OPERATE EQUIPMENT ONLY WHEN NEEDED he number one way to waste energy is to leave equip ment and lights on when they could be off The pay back for improved scheduling is almost immediate Although individual pieces of equipment may be well maintained and perform efficiently unless the control strategies and occupant needs are periodically reviewed equipment may be operating more than necessary Because many people often have access to lighting and HVAC con trols parameters and schedules may be changed to meet a special need or unusual condition and never get changed back to their original setting unless preventive mainte nance procedures for addressing operational issues are in place Equipment may operate very efficiently but if it s on when nobody s home the only thing happening is energy waste PURPOSE Make sure that equipment is only on when actually necessary to meet occupant needs or fulfill its intended function Reduce energy waste and costs by periodically review ing sched
129. ng the Debt in an amount sufficientto repay obligations due pursuant to Section 57 39 39 of the Act Section3 Governing Body proposes to authorize and approve the loan from MDA in the amount and for the aforesaid purposes at a meeting of the Governing Body to be held at its regular meeting place at in Mississippi at 1 m on the day of 20 or at some meeting held subsequent thereto If ten percent 1096 or twenty percent 2096 whichever is applicable 10 to the Government Entity or fifteen hundred 1 500 whichever is less of the qualified electors in the Government Entity shall file a written protest with the Clerk of the Government Entity against the authorization and approval for the Loan on or before the aforesaid date and hour then the Loan shall not be entered into unless authorized at an election on the question or authorizing and approving the Loan Such election shall be called and held as provided by law If no protest is filed then the Loan may be entered into without an election on the question of authorizing and approving the Loan at any time within a period of two 2 years after the date above specified Section 4 Tis Resolution shall be published once a week for at least four 4 consecutive weeks in the A newspaper published in County Mississippi and having a general circulation in the County and qualified under the provisions of Section 13 3 31 Mississippi Code of 1972 as amended The fi
130. o equipment not used in a manufacturing process which will reduce energy consumption or allow for the use of alternative energy sources Examples of retrofit projects may include Heating and cooling systems Lighting fixtures Insulation Cogeneration systems Furnaces burners boilers waste recovery systems ignition systems Automatic energy management control systems Renewable energy systems Energy Efficient Process Equipment This category includes the implementation of equipment that enhances the efficiency of any industrial process by reducing energy consumption or allowing for the use of alternative energy sources Examples of such projects include Kilns Boilers natural gas or wood Billet ovens Optimizing saws ENERGY MANAGEMENT RESOURCE GUIDE ENERGYWORKS Refrigeration systems e Variable steam and hydraulic equipment Loan Amounts and Terms The loan term may be up to 10 years and payback is calculated as simple payback meaning the initial cost of installation divided by the annual energy cost savings The loan amounts and terms are Interest rate 2 percent below prime Minimum Loan 15 000 Maximum Loan 500 000 Fully collateralized Personal guarantees of all principals owning 20 percent or more of business are required for private entities For more information contact the Mississippi Development Authority Energy and Natural Resources Division See Appendix F Energy Efficiency
131. occurs on the other axis Non Renewable Energy A non renewable resource also known as a finite resource is made up of deceased organic material The organic material with the aid of heat and pressure becomes a fuel such as oil or gas Occupancy Sensors An occupancy sensor is a lighting control device that detects occupancy of a space by people and turns the lights on or off automatically using infrared or ultrasonic technology Occupancy sensors are typically used to save energy provide automatic control and comply with building codes Off Peak A specific period when a system s power demand is relatively low Off peak periods typically occur at night and on weekends Operating Hours Operating hours are an important key to energy efficiency as times of the day bring on outside heat and cooling An efficiently operated building will meet its occupants needs using the least amount of energy required Lighting and HVAC systems are set at the precise levels and temperatures necessary to illuminate and condition the space according to the building s operating hours and occupancy levels Peak Demand The maximum power consumption for a facility measured over a time period such as 15 minutes or an hour Glossary Page 3 Peak Load The highest electrical demand within a particular period of time Daily electric peaks on weekdays typically occur in late afternoon and early evening and annual peaks usually occur on hot summer or co
132. ogies NA A Ih GEN eco 130 Z XA Toaster Brenda UG eum gt Main consumption cost budget Main cons cost budget node comp Mein consumption emissions Mein consumption node comparison Main cons year on year comp HD Subscribe reports al Khan Ali Detailed consumption efx Bectricty wn Mein consumption specific PI 2 2 Subscribe new report Caneel id 3 In the Subscribe reports pane click by the report subscription you want to edit The Subscribe existing reports pane displays OO suvscrive reports s Main consumption node comp HDD x Comparison of consumption values for fuel including district heating etectricty and water between individual nodes Senato Z1USER Operator Resolution monthly Firstdelvery 4 8 09 12 00 am O vine i 1200 Outputformat por O csv Content mong O These are required fields vex Cms Appendix A 1 Page 45 4 Complete the fields in the Subscribe existing reports pane and then click Next The second section of the Subscribe existing reports pane displays 5 Complete the fields in the second section and then click Next The third section of the Subscribe existing reports pane displays 6 Complete the fields in the third section and then click Next A verification pane displays 7 Click Finish Appendix A 1 Page 46 C
133. ompar isons against future data When equipment does not meet the expected performance criteria it may indicate a need for improved or more frequent maintenance procedures cleaning lubricating etc or different operating parame ters setpoints lockout strategies capacity control strate gies etc PURPOSE Provide building O amp M staff and managers with con tinuous feedback on the performance of major plant equipment such as chillers and boilers as a way to assess day to day operation When O amp M changes are made regular performance tracking provides timely feedback on the effect and success of those changes on equipment efficiency O amp M Best PRACTICE S Only critical parameters need to be tracked regularly ACTION TIPS Obtain the necessary manufacturer performance test data and figures of merit FOM for all major plant equipment such as chillers cooling towers boilers air handlers and pumps Or establish benchmarks for the equipment using field measurements When developing benchmark FOMs the equipment and systems should be tested under full and part load conditions and only after they have gone through rig orous annual PM procedures to ensure that they are in best condition possible Hire a test engineer to assist in developing the baseline performance data Decide which temperatures pressures currents volt ages and flows should be measured to best analyze e
134. on of the Loan from MDA without an election on the question of authorizing and approving such Loan Section3 That the Loan being an obligation of Mississippi in the principal amount of Dollars shall be and the same is hereby authorized to be executed for the purpose of purchasing and installing energy conversion measures to promote energy efficiency and economic growth and the and Clerk of the Governing Body are hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents and certificates as may be necessary in order to consummate the transaction contemplated by the resolution and upon execution each of the documents and certificates shall be legal valid and binding obligations of the Government Entity enforceable in accordance to the terms of each 14 Section 4 That the Loan shall be an obligation of the Government Entity secured by Description of Pledge of Revenue Securing the Debt in an amount sufficientto repay obligations due pursuant to Section 57 39 39 seconded the motion to adopt the foregoing resolution and after the same had been read and considered section by section and put to a roll call vote the result was as follows voted voted voted voted voted The motion having received the foregoing vote of the Governing Body the declared the motion carried and the Resolution adopted on this the day of 20 Title MISSISSIPPI SEAL CLERK 15 App
135. oney sitting tem is most appropriate onthe shelf After deciding which product best fits the needs of the building obtain sufficient training on the setup and use of the loggers for those staff members and managers responsible for collecting and analyzing the data Once purchased keep the dataloggers in use They won t save any money sitting on the shelf and they will easily pay for themselves in a short time by increasing staff understanding of where and when energy waste is occurring For more information on data loggers see Portable Dataloggers Diagnostic Monitoring Tools for Energy Efficient Building Operation a publication in the EPA O amp M Best Practices Series 21 O amp M Best PRACTICES An O amp M assessment is notan energy audit BEST PRACTICE 10 ASSESSMENTS PERFORM A COMPREHENSIVE O amp M SITE ASSESSMENT AL O amp M tune up requires performing a thor ough assessment of the current operation and mainte nance practices Understanding why building systems are operated and maintained the way they are and where and what improvements are most beneficial and cost effective is the first step in the O amp M tune up process The assessment systematically looks at all aspects of the current O amp M program and practices as well as the man agement structures policies and user requirements that influence them It may include interviews with manage ment and O amp M personnel reviews of current O
136. onomic growth he did cause notice of intention to enter into such Loan to be published in the a newspaper having a general circulation in the County on L5 __ and 20 as evidenced by proof of publication on file in the office of the Clerk The Clerk further reported that no written protest of any kind or character against the authorization and approval of such Loan had been filed in the Clerk s office Thereupon offered and moved the adoption of the following resolution A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ABSENCE OF ANY PROTEST AGAINST AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A LOAN ON BEHALF OF NAME OF GOVERNING BODY OF MISSISSIPPI FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED DOLLARS WHEREAS under the power and authority granted by the Laws of the State of Mississippi and particularly under Sections 57 39 39 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 as amended the name of Governing Body on 20 did adopt a certain resolution entitled RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF NAME OF GOVERNING BODY OF MISSISSIPPI TO AUTHORIZE AND APPROVE A LOAN ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENT ENTITY FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN A MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED DOLLARS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING AND INSTALLING ENERGY CONVERSION MEASURES TO PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH WHEREAS as directed by the aforesaid resolution and as required by law the entire text of the said
137. or certifica tion as an energy manager CEM He or she should have the skill and the desire to develop and carry out all aspects of the energy management plan and should have a clear understanding of how indoor environmental quality IEQ issues relate to energy efficiency good energy manager also has good communication skills the ability to make a business presentation to the organization s financial offi cers and should act as a champion for the energy manage ment plan O amp M Best PRACTICES PURPOSE Employ a skilled staff member whose primary focus is developing and implementing the organization s energy management plan with an equal emphasis on efficient building operation ACTION TIPS Depending on the building size use complexity of technologies and potential energy savings either hire a professional energy manager or assign the energy management function to a technically qualified staff person Using an in house staff person such as facil ity manager property manager or building operator is usually only appropriate for smaller less than 300 000 sf facilities Provide adequate up to date energy management train ing for the staff member assigned the energy manage ment position Training might include conferences seminars and university classes on the subject Consider obtaining memberships in organizations that specifically support energy management such as the Association of Ener
138. org Also available on line at www peci org If you are an ENERGY star partner or ally contact Energy Star Buildings US EPA 401 M Street SW 6202 Washington DC 20460 Toll free hotline 1 888 STAR YES 1 888 782 7937 35 O amp M Best PRACTICES MSN GLOSSARY OF TERMS Baseline The before data that is used in a before amp after comparison Baseline data may refer to energy con sumption values efficiency parameters or other indica tions of building or system performance Commissioning According to ASHRAE Guideline 1 1996 the process of ensuring that new systems and designed installed functionally tested and capable of being operated and maintained to perform in conformity with the design intent Control Strateg y An approach to controlling equipment Jsually this term refers to automated routines implement ed through an energy management system that are designed to control equipment while providing maximum energy efficiency Datalogger stand alone electronic data gathering device that utilizes sensors to collect equipment informa tion over time Data collected could include temperature pressure current humidity or other operational informa tion Diagnostic Monitoring The practice of collecting data on equipment operation over a period of time for the pur pose of assessing the equipment performance This data may be obtained through a datalogger or an energ y man agement
139. ormance and to assess whether more detailed audits are likely to produce opportunities for energy savings Level I Audit Walk Through Survey The Level I Audit identifies low cost no cost measures for energy saving opportunities and a general over view of potential capital improvements Activities include an assessment of energy bills and a brief on site inspection of your building Level II Audit Energy Survey and Analysis This will identify all within Level 1 plus provide the savings and cost analyses of all practical energy efficiency measures that are in line with the facility s economic criteria financial plans and building constraints This level includes an in depth analysis of energy costs energy usage and building characteristics and a better definition of how energy is used in your building This Appendix B 1 Page 2 analysis will provide sufficient information for the facility owner to be able to act upon most measures and recommendations presented in the Audit Level III Audit Detailed Analysis of Capital Intensive Modification The Level III Audit identifies all within Level 2 and is sometimes referred to as an investment grade audit It focuses on the very intensive capital intensive projects indentified in the Level II Audit and provides more rigorous engineering and economic analyses including detailed vendor project pricing This audit will include detailed on going energy use monitoring and data co
140. ost Displays an analysis of energy costs calculated from metered consumption values Costs are calculated by the use of tariff rates which your EMC administrator sets up for each of your utilities Cost reports are available in similar formats as the Consumption reports These include Portfolio Compare reports with Performance Indicators which are used to compare the relative performance of cost centers and Year on Year comparisons with either detailed or cumulative views Portfolio Budget Displays an overview of the consumption of utilities in conjunction with the budgeted values This report shows where budgeted values were exceeded in the reporting period In the Portfolio Budget Cumulative report the consumption and budget values are displayed cumulatively which enables you to identify trends in the reporting period Portfolio Emissions Displays an overview of all occurring emissions for the node selected The bar graph shows the quantity of emissions for each of the emissions factors Each bar in the graph shows the proportion of the total emissions generated by each combustible fuel utility The lower table shows emissions for each factor in numerical format including Carbon Dioxide Carbon Monoxide Hydrocarbons Nitrogen Oxides Particulates Sulfur Dioxide Appendix A 1 Page 37 Portfolio Compare CO and Year on Year Displays a stacked ranking of the nodes by their CO emissions output and shows
141. ot amp Duration Line Carpet Plot amp Duration Line EMC Organization Siemens Industry Inc Building Technologies Division Start date 41 10 12 00 AM Node 956 Deerfield Parkway Main meter End date 6 1 10 12 00 AM Path 950 Deerfield Parkway gt 950 Main General Resolution every 60 minutes Duration Line Carpet Plot Data Duration Line ei create por anano enano anano Sample Carpet Plot amp Duration Line Report The Carpet Plot amp Duration Line report also available as a diagram type in the Analyze module displays a large amount of data in a graphical overview which enables you to more easily find inefficiencies The colors indicate the values while the X axis displays the specified timeframe for example 60 minutes within a day and the Y axis displays the specified time period for example one month Appendix A 1 Page 15 Consumption Overview and Portfolio Compare Consumption Overview Consumption Overview z EMC Orgarizstion Siemens Building Technologies Inc Buffalo Grove Start date 1 4 09 42 00 AM Node Siemens Building Technologies Inc Buffalo Grove Main meter End date 1 1 10 12 00 AM Resolution monthly Fuels District Heating Electricity Water Performance indicator kBtu 5250000 5 000 000 4760000 W Bectricity Total Heat Total 4 500 000 4250000 000 000 3 760 000 3 500 000 3 260 000 3 000 000 2 760 000 2 500 000 2 260 000 2 000 000 1 760 000 1 8
142. other industries Benchmarking is the process of determining who sets the standard and what that standard is It is done to motivate people to improve toward that goal British Thermal Unit Btu The quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit at a specified temperature Btu See British Thermal Unit Cef Can refer to 100 cubic feet an American standard measurement of water or natural gas volume more often written Ccf See also Therm CFL A compact fluorescent lamp CFL also called compact fluorescent light energy saving light and compact fluorescent tube is a fluorescent lamp designed to replace an incandescent lamp some types fit into light fixtures formerly used for incandescent lamps The lamps use a tube which is curved or folded to fit into the space of an incandescent bulb and a compact electronic ballast in the base of the lamp Consumption Is the total amount of energy used Demand is the immediate rate of that consumption Demand The rate at which energy is delivered to or by a system generally expressed in kilowatts or megawatts at a given instant or averaged over any designated interval of time Demand should not be confused with load which is an end use device that receives power from an electrical system Demand kW Glossary Page 1 Demand Interval Specified interval of time on which a demand measurement is based Intervals such as 10 15 or 60 minutes
143. ove ments to create a baseline to track O amp M activities against and ensure that improvements deliver the expected results To receive a set of case studies demonstrating the costs and benefits of tuning up five U S office and retail build ings contact PECI at peci peci org or 503 248 4636 26 s BEST PRACTICE 12 AUTOMATIC CONTROLS MAKE FULL USE OF AUTOMATIC CONTROLS TO OPTIMIZE EFFICIENT OPERATION Ithough many facilities have sophisticated computer ized energy management systems EMS in place most do not take full advantage of the systems capabili ties Staff often use these systems only to turn equipment on and off These systems can be programmed to accom plish control strategies such as optimal start stop air and water side economizing chilled and heating water resets night setback and setup night purge morning warm up hot and cold deck optimization and lighting sweeps These strategies can save energy dollars beyond ordinary time of day control and off Newer HVAC equipment may have sophisticated integral controls that can be programmed to accomplish energy efficient strategies such as chilled water reset Jnless operators fully understand their capabilities these controls may also be underutilized The energy management con trol system may interface with these pieces of equipment but only to enable or disable them Once enabled by the EMS the integral controls ta
144. ow to select the desired diagram type For example Carpet Plot or Line Relative period For a period of time relative to the current day in which the diagram is generated check the Relative period box For an absolute period of time a specific date range uncheck this box Periods This field is only available if the Relative period box is checked Click the drop down arrow to select the desired period For example 4 Hours or 3 Months X axis Y axis Check the corresponding boxes to display the X axis and or Y axis in the graph To hide the X axis and or Y axis in the graph uncheck the corresponding boxes Start Date End Date These fields are only available if the Relative period box is not checked Type or click the icon to specify the start and end dates for the diagram Minimum Maximum Type or click the UP and DOWN arrows to define the limit values of the displayed Y axis in the Minimum and Maximum fields If you want the EMC application to automatically align the Y axis according to the highest value enter 0i n the Maximum field NOTE If you re using multiple diagrams you must specify these settings for each chart Appendix A 1 Page 49 3 Click Confirm The system generates the diagram and displays it in the Workspace 4 Optionally to include climatic data if available in the diagram From the Weather data area select and drag the desired data into the Workspace 5 If desired you can add more diagrams in th
145. owing formats HTML An onscreen display of the report from which you can view and interact with various elements By default all reports initially display in the Overview tab NOTE Move the pointer over any graphical element to display a pop up box that displays the corresponding data Appendix A 1 Page 11 You can interact with the data onscreen using various tabs at the top of the page which vary depending on the report type and category The following example shows the tabs that display for a Consumption Overview report Main consumption EMC sain esr Kg VHC ETUR inc ae VEL Wen eeeoma taper lues e am vane AM Parkway 660 Memo War Performance 9 t i t f E H iili Sample Consumption Overview Report Heat Displays the specific energy consumption for gas Electricity Displays the electrical consumption Consumption figures are broken down by peak and off peak tariff rates NOTE Tariff rates for your building will be set up by your EMC administrator Water Displays the water consumption in gallons Performance Indicator Displays a Performance Indicator chart which provides a standard performance metric that you can use to compare energy performance among buildings or nodes The chart shows the consumption results for each utility divided by the square footage of the facility PDF Non editable file that you can save
146. partnerships with these individuals regarding proper equipment operation Involve these individuals in the energy management process through education Instruct them in how to operate new equipment and give them fact sheets that put to rest misconceptions about operating equipment such as lights and office equipment Periodically remind equipment users such as custodi ans tenants and employees to turn off equipment when it s not in use especially when they leave the area for an extended period of time Take advantage of meetings company newsletter e mail stickers and other opportunities to issue these reminders Perform periodic night and weekend audits to discover what equipment is operating that could be turned off 16 SS O amp M Best Practices RESOURCES Information Saves Time and Money BEST PRACTICE 8 DOCUMENTATION MAINTAIN CONTINUITY AND REDUCE TROUBLESHOOTING COSTS M any large commercial buildings start out with ade quate mechanical and electrical drawings and O amp M manuals However they seldom obtain operating docu mentation such as written sequences of operation or con trol strategies Documenting the sequence of operation and energy efficient control strategies for the energy using systems is essential to understanding building control The control documentation is critical for maintaining energy efficient operation and effectively troubleshooting opera tional problems Once accu
147. pied Is the office required to be open at night Yes No Is the office required to be open on week ends Yes No of Workers on Main Shift of Personal Computers of Floor Area Cooled of Floor Area Heated Current Practices Are temperature settings changed during Yes No Unknown unoccupied hours Can workers control the thermostat within their Yes No Unknown work area Is there a procedure to ensure that lights are Yes No Unknown turned off during unoccupied hours Are computers automatically put to sleep Yes No Unknown when inactive for an extended period Is there a policy in place to buy Energy Star Yes No Unknown rated equipment Are the following allowed Personal Heaters Yes No Unknown Personal Fans Yes No Unknown Personal Refrigerators Yes No Unknown Reference Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality 2013 Appendix E 3 Page 1 PLUG LOAD SURVEY FORM FLOOR Comments Number of Employees on Floor Number of Personal Computers Number of Monitors Number of Desk Printers Number of Network Printers Plotters Number of Faxes Scanners MFD s Number of Copy Machines Number of Refrigerators Small Large Number of Microwaves Number of Vending Machines Other Specify Other Specify Other Specify Other
148. quipment performance over time Keep in mind that only critical parameters need to be tracked regularly These key parameters indicate when a problem exists and let operators know when more in depth informa tion needs to be gathered or when troubleshooting needs to occur Remember to normalize data in terms of weather in order to accurately compare data from year to year Software is available to help with benchmarking www lbselbse org and weather normalization Decide how frequently to track equipment perfor mance Some equipment data should be looked at daily Tracking methods may include manual logging of data from permanently installed gages use of hand held instruments and portable dataloggers permanently installed monitoring metering equipment the EMS or a combination of these methods The process can be automated by programming alarms in the EMS when temperatures flows pressures or combinations are out side appropriate levels For more information on tracking equipment performance see Puttingthe O Back in O amp M Best Practices in Preventive Operations Tracking and Scheduling a publica tion in the EPA O amp M Best Practices Series 3 n uuU amp M Best Practices BEsT PRACTICE 15 PREVENTIVE OPERA TION amp MAINTENANCE REDEFINE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TO INCLUDE ACTIVITIES CRITICAL TO ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDING OPERATION prem the primary goal of the preventive mainte nance PM p
149. r ens e LL 450 000 dB 400 000 200 000 250 000 200 000 150 000 100 000 0 000 n S gt gt gt Sample Portfolio Emissions Report Based on the gas and electricity your building used in a specified time period the Portfolio Emissions report calculates the amount of emissions such as carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide that was generated Appendix A 1 Page 34 Weather Normalization Weather Normalization EMC Organization Siemens Industry Inc Building Technologies Division Start dete 1 1 09 12 00 AM Node Lane Technical High School Albert G Main meter End date 1 1 10 12 00 AM Path Region 1 gt Lane Technical High School Albert G Resolution monthly HDD normalization ElectricityCooling CDD normalization create ror Bos Baseline Heat 0 Sample Weather Normalization Report NOTE EMC requires at least 12 consecutive periods of energy data during a year in order to calculate weather normalized data Because weather varies from year to year it s difficult to know whether changes in energy data are due to weather fluctuations an energy management program or both The Weather Normalization report removes the variability of weather so that you can determine accurate energy savings from your energy management efforts Heating ventilation and air conditioning typically represents between 40 and 6096 of a building s energy load and energy consumed
150. r its two office buildings in downtown Jackson has decreased by 140 000 per year These savings were realized using no capital expenditures The MDEQ project was initiated by benchmarking the two buildings energy performance using the Mississippi Development Authority Energy Monitoring and Controlling System and the U S Environmental Protection Agency s Energy Star Portfolio Manager online tools which helped to determine the buildings energy performance and pinpoint where operational changes could be made to save energy After entering the building specifications and 12 months of energy consumption data MDEQ s Energy Consumption Profile determined that the energy usage in the two buildings was much higher than for comparable buildings of similar size type and geographic location Changes were suggested in three primary areas HVAC lighting and plug load HVAC It was determined that the HVAC systems in the two buildings were operating constantly with no adjustments made for unoccupied times MDEQ worked with Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration officials to program the existing energy management system to adjust building temperatures for nights weekends and holidays when the buildings are largely unoccupied This operational change produced immediate results LIGHTING Light levels were also evaluated and it was determined that some areas of the building had more light than was needed A de lamping project resulted i
151. r mission critical activities e Transferring energy and money saving measures to additional improvements e Serving as a positive model of energy savings Steps for a Successful Energy Education and Awareness Program e Develop a plan Define your agency s goals and mission Implementation Solicit input from employees to develop a program e Evaluation Obtain employee feedback on the program s effectiveness e Recognition Publicly recognize employee accomplishments recruit new members and conduct regular meetings ENERGY MANAGEMENT RESOURCE GUIDE Sample Agency Energy Policy Below SAMPLE ENERGY POLICY Recognizing our responsibility to conserve natural resources the XYZ Agency is committed to being a leader in energy conservation We will continuously address energy efficiency in our operations by establishing implementing and monitoring best practices for energy management We will promote practices that maintain or improve the quality of the work environment and delivery of services in an environmentally responsible and efficient manner Executive Director Agency Director Agency Administrator ENERGY MANAGEMENT RESOURCE GUIDE 5 ENERC YWORKS ide SUCCESSFUL ENERGY REDUCTION PROJECTS IN STATE OWNED FACILITIES MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Since the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality began its energy reduction efforts in May 2010 the agency s annual utility cost fo
152. rable taking into consideration the organization s infrastructure and culture The level of program activity will depend on the organization the availability of technical and financial resources and what you hope to achieve The goals can be quantitative in nature such as an energy reduction target or the number of employees that participated in energy saving activities Measuring quantitative goals will require team members to collect data and analyze that consumption data Qualitative goals could focus on the effectiveness of steps employees used to save energy at work or the development of energy efficiency policies for building staff The ability to track and measure progress is key to reducing energy and improving efficiency Match program activities to areas and systems lighting equipment HVAC etc where there is significant energy consumption and then identify potential opportunities employees can engage to save energy Lighting represents a significant expense in operating a building Launch a Appendix D 2 Page 2 simple campaign that demonstrates to employees how they can help save energy by simply turning off lights Action Create a Communication Strategy With goals and objectives established create a strategy to communicate program objectives attract participants and announce results Document your results and then share any savings achieved or other program accomplishments Use various outlets to engage employees in vario
153. ram are subject to audit by the Mississippi Office of the State Auditor WAVIER These guidelines may be amended by MDA at anytime MDA in its discretion may temporarily waive any requirement of the guidelines to the extent that the result of such waiver is to promote the public purpose of the Act and is not prohibited by State Law ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Program inquiries and application should be directed to Mailing Address Mississippi Development Authority Energy and Natural Resources Division P Box 849 Jackson Mississippi 39205 0849 Telephone 601 359 6600 Fax 601 359 6642 www mississippi org Delivery Address E T Woolfolk State Office Building MDA Energy and Natural Resources Division 6 Floor 501 North West Street Jackson Mississippi 39201 EXHIBIT A SAMPLE RESOLUTION OF INTENTION FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND OR GOVERNMENT ENTITIES The name of Governing Body acting for and on behalf of Mississippi the Government Entity Took up for consideration the matter of authorizing and approving a loan on behalf of the Government Entity from the Mississippi Development Authority MDA for the purpose of purchasing and installing energy conversion measures to promote energy efficiency and economic growth There upon offered and moved the adoption of the following resolution RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE NAME OF GOVERNING BODY OF MISSISSIPPI TO AUTHORIZE AND APPROVE A LOA
154. rate building documentation is obtained keep it updated to maintain continuity For example sensor set point changes sensor location changes and control strate gy changes should be documented whenever they occur If Control documentation is the changes remain in the heads of only one or two staff critical for maintaining ener members when they leave the organization the informa gy efficient operation and tion is lost Relying on memory can lead to mistakes that troubleshooting operational prob d lems cost time and energy PURPOSE Increase troubleshooting ability to reduce the time spent defining and solving operational problems 17 O amp M Best PRACTICE S Videos and photographs can augment tion written documenta Promote continuity of information in order to reduce training time for new staff and ensure that efficient operating strategies are maintained during staff turnovers or absences ACTION TIPS Obtain a clear written set of sequences of operation and building control strategies Two ways to accom plish this are Ask the current control contractor or hire a control expert to develop the operating documentation Simultaneously have them review current operating strategies for energy efficient improvements The resulting savings could well pay for the time spent on developing documentation in a very short time Assign an appropriate in house staff person to develop the cur
155. rea SQ FT Volume of Facility Components CU FT QUANTITY OF NONFRIABLE ASBESTOS NOT REMOVED TO BE REMOVED Category Category 1 WASTE TRANSPORTER Name Full Mailing Address Contact Person Telephone XIV xv XVI XVII XVIII XIX Xx XXI STATE OF MISSISSIPPI DEMOLITON RENOVATION FORM CONTINUED WASTE ASBESTOS DISPOSAL SITE Name Physical Location Full Mailing Address Contact Person Telephone All asbestos waste should go to a permitted sanitary landfill DISPOSAL SITE FOR DEMOLITION DEBRIS Other than asbestos Name Physical Location Full Mailing Address Contact Person Telephone All demolition debris other than asbestos should go to an authorized Rubbish Site or to a permitted sanitary landfill REMOVAL RENOVATION PROCEDURES TO BE USED Check all that apply Strip amp Removal Double Bagging MechanicalChipping _____ Component Removal Wrecking Ball Gross Demolition Remove Intact Bulldozer Containment Glove Bag Explode Negative Air Wet Method Roofing Saw Other Explain Below DESCRIPTION OF PLANNED DEMOLITIONOR RENOVATION WORK PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED IF UNEXPECTED ACM IS FOUND OR NONFRIABLE ACM BECOMES CRUMBLED PULVERIZED OR REDUCED TO A POWDER OR SMALL PIECES Will MDEQ be notified of any significant changes Lives No
156. reased capital value In addition an income building with excellent comfort and low oper ating costs increases the owner s ability to attract and retain tenants Obtain senior management support for the O amp M department in general and for energy efficient building operation in particular Establish energy efficient operation as a specific goal for the facilities department ACTION TiPS Thoroughly understand the organization s mission and strategic business plan Clearly define and communicate to senior management how the O amp M department fits into the overall organi zation by developing clear written goals and objectives that are in harmony with the larger mission and strate gic plan Include an objective to achieve a level of measurable operating efficiency for the building or buildings Keep senior management informed about the current level of operating efficiency additional savings poten tial and the resources needed to achieve it 0 5 M BEST PRACTICE 2 PLANNING REQUIRE AN ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLAN WITH ENERGY EFFICIENT OPERATION AS A PRIMARY COMPONENT nergy efficient operation means operating an energy B device so that it uses only as much energy as necessary to fulfill its intended function The primary objective of an effective energy management plan is to eliminate or minimize energy waste while maintaining a comfortable and safe environment Effective energy
157. reater potential for savings The report s PI is on the X axis and the consumption indicator kWh ft2 is on the Y axis Portfolio Standard PI MC ramen cin Shot ode 146120 AM ins Man Campus ng meter zm AM Main Campus Mex Ready Wer Coona rE J ode Bite msnm reference aree n t 423 300 00 po Eres vata ery Peau sion zem mae wmm p mm smo 1 amon 9 Portfolio Compare Y o Y Enables you to view data for the same building or node over the past four years in a monthly timeframe Portfolio Compare Y o Y Crier siemens Teele Dion Stnt avto ae 12100 AA a Em sie 14 10 12100 AMA P Siemans Sung Ic Buf Gros moron month M a ng Electfety eiae ror b mos m mas im iil F p y e Appendix A 1 Page 18 Portfolio Compare Y o Y Cumulative Enables you to quickly identify significant changes in consumption over the past four years Portfolio Compare Y o Y Cumulative EMC Orgenizaton Siemens indistry Ine Building Technologies Division Start dete 14 o 12 00 AM Node Siemens Buluing Technologies Inc Buffalo Grove Main meter Era 114112300 AML Path Siemens Bulding Technologies nc Buffalo Grove Resoun monthly Electricity Water cumulative 1 500000 1000002 7 800000 7 000 000 4 500 000 soo ooa 5
158. reen allows the user to access various informational pages such as the EMC training video or the user settings page Appendix A 1 Page 6 Chapter 5 Users and Their Functions User Levels f EE Advanced Users Each Agency will be assigned one Advanced User for manual entry and budgeting Multiple people can share the same advanced user account Advanced Users have access rights to manually key in data and create budgets within EMC Warning An Advanced User has write access to delete sites in EMC Do not edit or delete entire buildings within EMC Advanced User Basic User Basic Users This user level has View Only access rights Multiple Basic Users can be created for each agency Most Users will have this access level Appendix A 1 Page 7 Chapter 6 Working with Consumption Data and Readings About Consumption Data and Readings Meter or consumption data is handled in the central database if a meter isn t read regularly the data is balanced out with daily interpolated values Entering Consumption Data NOTE If desired Siemens Industry Inc can import historical meter readings for you in a one time operation For more information contact your Siemens Industry Inc sales partner You can enter consumption data for a single meter or for multiple meters Depending on which method you want to use complete the appropriate procedure To Enter Consumption Data for a Single Meter To
159. rences that may result in unusually high or low energy consumption Glossary Page 5
160. rent operating documentation Make sure that other staff members are aware of the loca tion of the documentation As part of energy management policy require all changes to equipment space sequences of operation set points control strategies schedules etc to be rou tinely recorded Write this responsibility into the job descriptions of those responsible for making the changes Record the operating schedule for all equipment that is not required to run continuously This may include lighting HVAC equipment cooking equipment and office equipment Periodically review and update the schedules to reflect the current needs of building occu pants When specifying new control systems or equipment include in the specification a requirement for the installer to provide at least two sets of complete docu mentation including a hard copy of the control strate gies and sequences of operation 18 n O amp M Best Practices Use video and photographs to augment the written documentation When taking over a new facility request that the engi neers provide the electronic files for the building s design intent and sequences of operation Use a copy of the electronic files to document changes 19 O amp M Best PRACTICES Building staff can use portable electronic data loggers to opti mize equipment operation BEST PRACTICE 9 TOOLS Equip O amp M STAFF WITH STATE OF THE A
161. rst publication of this Resolution shall be made not less than twenty one 21 days prior to 20__ and the last publication shall be made not more than seven 7 days prior to such date said Resolution to be published on and 20 Section 5 Clerk of the Government Entity shall be and is hereby directed to procure from the publisher of the aforesaid newspaper the customary proof of said publication of this Resolution and have the same before the Governing Body on the date and hour specified in Section 3 hereof seconded the motion to adopt the foregoing Resolution and the vote thereupon was as follows voted voted voted voted voted The motion having received the foregoing vote of the Governing Body the declared the motion carried and the Resolution adopted on this the day of 20 Title MISSISSIPPI 11 SEAL CLERK Publish on and 20__in the 12 EXHIBIT B SAMPLE PROTEST RESOLUTION FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND OR GOVERNMENT ENTITIES The Clerk reported that pursuant to a resolution declaring the intention of the name of Governing Body of Mississippi the Government Entity to authorize and approve a loan the Loan on behalf of the Government Entity from the Mississippi Development Authority MDA in a maximum principal amount not to exceed Dollars for the purpose of purchasing and installing energy conversion measures to promote energy efficiency and ec
162. s opposed to a bell shaped curve for an office building Appendix A 1 Page 16 Portfolio Compare Portfolio Compare z EMC alas Sele Building Technologies Division Start date 1 1 10 12 00 AM Technologies Inc Buffalo Grove Main meter End date 471711 12 00 Pan Siemens Bung Inc Buffalo Grove Fuels District Heating Electricity Water Performance Indicator Bectity Taa 1000 Deerfield Parkway Bullding Sasu jir B Pay lg po E 950 Deerfield Parkway Bulking pool EN 300 Deer Parkway Buiing pool E 38000 sooo 150000 Sample Portfolio Compare Report The Portfolio Compare report provides the first and most basic level of benchmarking enabling you to compare buildings in your Building Pool portfolio against each other and identify those with the highest energy usage The higher the energy use the higher the potential for savings For the Performance Indicator PI each building type is divided by its corresponding square footage kBtu ft2 This is also known as Energy Use Intensity EUI Appendix A 1 Page 17 Tn addition to the standard Portfolio Compare report there are several variations the most commonly used include the following Portfolio Standard PI Enables you to see which building represented by a dot in your Building Pool is the least efficient as well as its size This is helpful in that the larger the building the g
163. s scrap paper Appendix D 2 Page 4 Keep air vents clear of paper files and office supplies It takes as much as 25 percent more energy to pump air into the workspace if the vents are blocked e Carpool bike or use mass transit when commuting to work To save gas drive the speed limit accelerate and decelerate slower and make sure tires are properly inflated e Use durable coffee mugs instead of disposable cups Action Evaluate Progress and Reward Results Evaluating the program and communicating the results is important Identify those activities that were most successful and delete or modify any measures that were ineffective Communicating your progress helps sustain the momentum of the program and propel the program towards more ambitious goals in the future It s important to show employees what can be 2 ccomplished through energy efficient behaviors Did a record number of employees participate in activities to reduce consumption Is there energy use data available for your facility demonstrating energy savings achieved from your awareness program At a minimum program evaluation should investigate two factors 1 the amount of energy saved and 2 the extent of people s behavioral change that contributed to the savings Together these two factors can help demonstrate the effectiveness of the program or campaign Appendix D 2 Page 5 The Mississippi Department of XYZ is taking the steps to reduce energy use
164. saction or purchase option or Included on the National Register of Historic Landmarks and Sites maintained by the U S Secretary of the interior or if included has received approval of the Mississippi Department of History and Archives to perform the work or e Encumbered by subordinated mortgages mechanics or materialmen s and or any other types of liens that would prevent MDA from obtaining a security interest 2 PHASE 2 ELIGIBLE MEASURES Loans will be made available only for the purchase and installation of energy conservation measures that have been identified and recommended by an Energy Analysis The combined simple payback of all the energy conservation measures being installed cannot exceed ten 10 years The Energy Analysis can be performed by MDA Utility Companies or a qualified engineer Only projects recommended by the Energy Analysis will be considered for funding An energy conservation measure is one that is primarily intended to reduce energy consumption or allow the use of an alternative energy source Loans cannot be used to finance projects that were completed prior to or in the process of being installed at the time of an application Neither may a loan be used to finance cosmetic or rehabilitative improvements unless energy savings are justifiable Two categories of Energy Efficiency Projects are eligible for funding The categories are defined as Retrofit Projects and Energy Efficient Processes
165. smetic renovation take the opportunity to make some energy saving changes too Try lowering cubicle walls to facilitate the flow of air and sunlight Eliminate some overhead fixtures especially those near sunny windows or at least install daylight sensors that automatically dim the lights when they are not needed If employees need stronger task lighting make LED desk lamps available Loosen Up It takes loads of energy to maintain a constant temperature Replace existing thermostats with models that allow dead bands Setting a dead band of 69 to 75 degrees means the heating ventilating and AC systems will not kick in unless the building temperature drops below 69 or rises above 75 This step can cut costs 3 percent or more Temperature Control e In winter set office thermostat offices between 65 68 during the day business hours and 60 65 degrees during unoccupied times In summer set the thermostats between 78 80 degrees during the day business hours and above 80 degrees during unoccupied hours e Adjust thermostats higher when cooling and lower when heating an occupied building or unoccupied areas during weekends and non working hours e During summer months adjusting your thermostat setting up one degree typically can save 2 3 percent on cooling costs e Consider installing locking devices on thermostats to maintain desired temperature settings e Install programmable thermostats that automatically adjust temperature settings
166. system This data may consist of time series or change of value COV data that can be collected for digi tal points such as temperature pressure or status Efficiency Curve For some equipment the efficiency varies with the load on the equipment In those cases the efficiency is plotted against load This efficiency curve illustrates the performance of the equipment over its range of operational conditions 36 n Aw O amp M BEST Practices Energy Accounting The process of tracking and analyz ing energy use for the purpose of detecting problems trends or savings opportunities Typically energy accounting is performed for an entire building In the analysis process adjustments may be made for variations in Weather space use or other variables from year to year Energ y Assessment audit An investigation of systems in existing buildings with the goal of replacing or retro fitting equipment This is a quick process that may include building simulation and results in a list of energy conser vation measures that involve significant capital investment Energ y Mana gement System The automatic system used for controlling equipment in a building Most likely this will be a computer based system including either pneumatic or digital components or both Equipment Efficiency A measure of the output of some piece of equipment as it relates to the energy input Higher efficiency indicates tha
167. system you will enter your login ID followed by your password Benchmarking Portfolio Comparison Baselining Steps to Run Reports Note Login to EMC at www eadvantage siemens com Enter Login and Password Click the Meter Tree for State of Mississippi Select the Applicable Agency Select the Applicable building of interest within that agency Select Electricity 2 Gas or Demand e Select Generate Reports Select Type of Report you wish to run Select Time Period and Resolution time interval of report Select Type of Report and Run it Make sure baseline historical data has been captured and submitted to the EMC system preferably from the last two years Reports can be customized to accommodate your needs ENERGY MANAGEMENT RESOURCE GUIDE ENERGYWORKS PP Qe Sample Reports Heating Baseline Budget Tan Bar Heat Total Dark Line Graph Provides the ability to track budget deviations by identifying opportunities to balance consumption Beneficial to cascade targets throughout organizational units M Heat Total 9 Heat Budget Portfolio Compare Report see below Provides the first and most basic level of benchmarking enabling you to compare buildings in your Building Pool portfolio against each other and identify those with the highest energy usage The higher the energy use the higher the potential for savings ENERGY MANAGEMENT RESOURCE GUIDE 5 ENERGYWORKS EA SE Portfolio Compare
168. t Chart left and Export CSV right 2 Do one of the following To export the diagram as a graphic Select Export chart and then specify JPG or PNG To export the diagram as a CSV file Select Export CSV Appendix A 1 Page 51 3 Click Export The Save As dialog box displays 4 From the Save As dialog box specify the filename and location and then click Save Viewing Data in Tabular Format gt You can view any diagram s data in a tabular format by clicking the Tabletab Working with the Workspace Adding Adjusting and Arranging Windows To add windows By default one window displays in the Workspace If desired you can divide the Workspace into two or four windows by selecting the desired number in the Number of windows area To adjust window size Drag the borders between the windows To arrange windows Drag the windows to arrange them horizontally and or vertically Increasing and Decreasing the Resolution To increase the resolution For an associated series While pressing SHIFT ALT click on an axis For all charts While pressing SHIFT ALT click anywhere in a diagram To decrease the resolution For an associated series While pressing SHIFT click on an axis For all series While pressing SHIFT click anywhere in a diagram Appendix A 1 Page 52 Maximizing the Workspace gt Click the arrow between the left pane and the Workspace to toggle between a full screen display of the
169. t a machine can produce more heating cooling etc for each unit of fuel electrici ty gas etc consumed For some equipment the efficien cy varies with the load on the equipment In those cases the efficiency is plotted against load This efficiency curve illustrates the performance of the equipment over its range of operational conditions Indoor Environmental Quality IEQ term that refers to the total environment of a building and includes thermal comfort proper illumination adequate outside air ventilation and control of indoor air pollutants O amp M Assessment A systematic method for identifying ways to optimize the performance of an existing building This assessment involves gathering analyzing and pre senting information based on the building owner or man ager s requirements 37 O amp M Best PRACTICES List ACRONYMS Performance Tracking The ongoing procedure of obtaining data that gives an indication of a system s performance This data could include information on energy efficiency energy consumption or run time As part of the process performance data is often compared to the system s baseline Preventive Maintenance Program program that is implemented to address equipment maintenance issues proactively The goal of such a program is to perfor m maintenance tasks on a regular schedule so as to maximize the operational efficiency and lifetime of the equipment Trend Log
170. t is based Intervals such as 10 15 or 60 minutes are commonly specified Emissions Substances such as carbon dioxide CO and particulates that are emitted or released into the soil air or water Energy Accounting The process of tracking and analyzing energy use for detecting problems trends or savings opportunities Typically energy accounting is performed for an entire building In the analysis process adjustments may be made for variation in weather space use or other variables from year to year Energy Baseline Data gathered before a comparison of energy use or consumption is made Refers to energy consumption values efficiency parameters and or other indications of building or system performance ENERGY STAR A joint program of the U S Environmental Protection Agency and the U S Department of Energy that certifies and labels products and buildings that are energy efficient Fixed Interval Demand Method of measuring power by taking measurements within fixed intervals of the demand period and calculating an average demand HDD See Heating Degree Day Heating Degree Day HDD A form of degree day used to estimate the required energy for heating One heating degree day occurs for each degree the daily mean temperature is below 65 degrees Fahrenheit International System of Units 51 A system of units based on the metric system and developed and refined by international convention especially for scientific work A
171. the required measurements Make sure the forms contain the expected performance data and nameplate data for each piece of equipment Assign an O amp M staff person to review the invoices and performance data forms after each PM servicing Let the contractor know who is assigned to review and fol low up on the invoices Measured data is only as good as the measuring device Include in the contract calibration requirements for the contractor s measuring instruments For more information on requiring service contracts that support energy efficient building operation see Operation and Maintenance Service Contracts Guidelines for Obtaining Best Practice Contracts for Commercial Buildings a publica tion in the EPA O amp M Best Practices Series 14 SS O amp M Best Practices BEST PRACTICE 7 PARTNERSHIPS ACKNOWLEDGE ENERGY EFFICIENT OPERATION AS A CROSS FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITY I is important to understand who directly operates the energy consuming equipment in a building as well as who influences when and why equipment operates Depending on how the building is managed and on how E E Periodically remind equipment contracts are negotiated tenants custodians and security users to turn off equipment personnel may be primary operators of equipment such as when it s notin use lights HVAC equipment and office equipment comput ers printers copiers When building operators and man agers are not primarily involved in
172. tic ballasts T8 1 in for commercial energy saving lamps with electronic ballasts and 5 in for very small lamps which may even operate from a battery powered device Thm See Therm Therm Thm Natural Gas is usually measured by volume in the United States and is stated in cubic feet A cubic foot of gas is the amount of gas needed to fill a volume of one cubic foot under set conditions of pressure and temperature To measure larger amounts of natural gas a therm is used to denote 100 cubic feet and Mcf is used to denote 1 000 cubic feet To provide greater accuracy in comparing fuels energy content is measured in terms of British Thermal Units Btu s A Btu is the amount of heat required to raise one pound of water approximately a pint one degree Fahrenheit at or close to its point of maximum density Glossary Page 4 VAV A variable air volume device used in HVAC systems to control the flow of air VFD A variable frequency drive VFD also termed adjustable frequency drive variable speed drive AC drive micro drive or inverter drive is a type of adjustable speed drive used in electro mechanical drive systems to control AC motor speed and torque by varying motor input frequency and voltage Weather Normalization An automated process in the EMC application that adjusts actual energy data so that it represents energy typically used in an average year for the same location This accounts for yearly weather diffe
173. tion Standard PI Displays the consumption of any media per standard performance indicator for example running hours person Detailed Consumption Portfolio Specific PI Displays the consumption of a media group also called energy type against a specific performance indicator Detailed Consumption Portfolio Standard PI Displays the consumption of a media group against the standard performance indicator Detailed Consumption Specific PI Displays the consumption of any media per specific performance indicator for example running hours person Main Consumption Specific PI Displays the consumption of the main media per specific performance indicator for example kWh person Portfolio Compare Specific PI Displays the consumption of the main media per specific performance indicator between individual nodes for example kWh person Portfolio Specific PI Displays the specific performance indicator in relation to consumptions Portfolio Standard PI Displays the standard performance indicator in relation to consumptions Appendix A 1 Page 38 CON Energy Budget NOTE For these reports you can define electricity and water budgets per calendar month Detail cons Budget Cumulative Displays the comparison of cumulative budget values and consumption for a selectable report group Detail cons Budget Node Comparison Displays the comparison of cumulative budget values and consumption for a reporting group across
174. tiply by a factor of 1 030 Btu 3 Add the sum of 1 and 2 above Next divide by the total square footage of the building If individual electric or gas EUI is required then divide result of number 1 by square feet for electric and then divide result of number 2 by square feet for gas For building total EUI add two sums The result is that particular building s EUI Now compare each building s EUI to other buildings of similar use The higher the number the less energy efficient is the facility As a relative comparison an EUI of 87 000 Btu f is considered to be a standard average EUI for a multi story office type use building located in the southeast United States Appendix B 1 Page 3 Level 1 Energy Audit The written results of an audit report should include Executive Summary Brief facilities description Scope of audit what was considered Preliminary Analysis Findings including Benchmark and end use results List of no cost and low cost energy measures Potential ECM s for further consideration Report Findings To assist in conducting a Level 1 Energy Audit see attached Building Audit Walk Through checklist Appendix B 1 Page 4 Walk Through Energy Audit of Building Instructions Please complete all blocks If a question or item is not applicable enter N A If you cannot find an answer after reasonable effort enter UNK unknown 1 Name of Building Owner Agency Address City State
175. to operate the MDEQ office building efficiently while providing conditions that are comfortable to the majority of the occupants in the space It is acknowledged that there will never be 100 percent occupant satisfaction with thermal conditions in office buildings due to the number of contributing factors metabolic rate activity clothing etc and subjective nature of the evaluation ASHRAE and other documented standards will be used as guidelines to provide controlled occupant comfort levels ACTION PLAN 1 DEFINE OCCUPIED AND UNOCCUPIED TIME SCHEDULES e The times of operating schedule may vary between offices buildings and should be defined for each particular space Unoccupied hours traditionally include nights week ends and holidays A yearly calendar should be developed to include all unoccupied times and the EMS programmed accordingly Current Defined Hours Amite North State OCCUPIED 7am 6pm M F 7am 6pm M F UNOCCUPIED Nights 6pm 7am M F 6pm 7am M F Week ends All day Sat All day Sun All day Sat All day Sun Holidays All day See Holiday Schedule All day See Holiday Schedule Appendix D 6 Page 1 Examples of a Holiday Schedule for 2012 12 Holidays January 2 Mon New Year s Day July 4 Wed Fourth of July January 16 Mon MLK Day September 3 Mon Labor Day February 20 Mon President s Day April 30 Mon Conf Mem Day May 28 Mon Memorial Day November 12 Mon Veteran s Day
176. ts pane displays Generate reports Meter Repot Readings and or consumption of a meter Setame 1 1 09 12 00 am D 1 1 10 12 00 am O Resolution at readings Output format ima O csv O ger Finish 3 Select Meter report and then complete the fields in the Generate reports pane making sure to specify at readings for the Resolution 4 Click Finish The report is generated in the output format you specified in Step 3 Appendix A 1 Page 42 5 In the Tree View pane click the desired node Building Pool The Generate reports pane displays Generate reports Main consumption HDD E Overview of all consumption values for HDD adjusted fuel including district heat electricity and water with performance indicators Startdates 1 1 09 12 00 am End date 1 1710 12 00 am CO Resolution monthly vj Meter type Main meter gt Outpotformat ru O por O csv O pep 6 Select Main consumption HDD and then complete the fields in the Generate reports pane 7 Click Finish The report is generated in the output format you specified in Step 6 Subscribing to Reports This section explains how to subscribe to any report receiving it via e mail and or SMS at a given interval Topics include Creating a New Report Subscription Editing an Existing Report Subscription Creating a New Report Subscription
177. ucted with in house personnel but more detailed energy auditing services are provided by energy consultants engineering firms and energy services companies The energy auditor conducts the audit process but works closely with building owners maintenance staff and other facility participants to ensure accuracy of data collection and correct application of energy efficiency recommendations The audit typically begins with a review of historical and current utility data and benchmarking of each building s energy use against similar buildings Next would be an onsite inspection of the physical building and its operations The most important outcome of an energy audit is a list of recommended energy conservation measures their associated energy savings potential and an assessment of whether the ECM costs are a good financial investment for the owner Appendix B 1 Page 1 Types of Energy Audits Energy audits are usually designed to take a whole building approach by examining the building mechanical systems like the HVAC system building envelope operations and maintenance procedures building operating schedules and the functions of the building s energy management system and controls Whole building audits provide the most accurate picture of energy savings opportunities at a facility However energy audits can be targeted to address specific systems such as HVAC facility lighting or building automation control systems While targeted audits
178. ules and operating strategies to ensure equip ment runs only when needed ACTION TiPS As part of preventive O amp M planning develop procedures to periodically review and monitor EMS time of day schedules optimum start stop strategies temperature setups and setback these may be increased or decreased depending on outside conditions lock outs freeze protection and other strategies and para meters that stage or turn equipment on and off PRACTICES Equipment may operate very efficiently but if it s on when nobody s home the only thing happening is energy waste 29 O amp M Best PRACTICES Also review and monitor any other on off controls such as programmable and mechanical time clock set tings integral equipment controls lighting photocells sweeps and occupancy sensors for proper operation Ensure unused or unrented tenant occupant spaces have HVAC equipment and lights turned off Diffusers may be shut back or thermostats turned off in these spaces Periodically perform an after hours night or weekend walk through to see if any equipment is on when it doesn t need to be Pay attention to tenant plug loads such as computers printers and copiers Small inex pensive stick on dataloggers are available on the market that can assist in understanding when equip ment is running more often than needed Periodically interview tenants about their comfort and lighting needs to determi
179. us facets of the program Program results are encouraging and can motivate employees to increase their efforts to save energy Suggestions for communication tools to increase energy efficient practices among employees e Newsletters e Posters amp Banners e Stickers and signs e E mails e Web pages Create a newsletter with program updates efficiency articles and savings Send e mails to maintain momentum with efficiency tips and messages on How to Save Energy or How to Save and Recycle Paper Use posters and banners to announce results or special events Place signs and stickers on light switch plates reminding employees to turn off lights Develop themes and slogans and communicate those messages frequently and consistently Action Execute the Awareness Program Launch your program into action Awareness activities are most effective when connected to tangible items or events Start with a specific event that is designed to announce the program and build excitement Disseminate information and materials and conduct activities specific to certain changes you want to achieve Don t do too much at one time incorporate flexibility into your program to make changes as needed Appendix D 2 Page 3 Here are some suggestions for energy awareness activities Organize special events such as an energy awareness day or other community event Invite speakers to address various environmental topics e Sponsor competitions
180. vel of information to be tracked and the frequency of data collection Maintenance Make tracking systems easy to use update and maintain Reporting and Communicating Communicate energy performance to the organization and motivate change Baselining and Benchmarking Steps to set up Historical Baseline Data e Collect past energy bill data from your organization e Example Total 2011 12 kWh Consumption Total 2011 12 kWh Cost e Total 2011 12 Gas Ccf Consumption Total 2011 12 Gas Ccf Cost Input collected bill data to historical data spreadsheet Submit historical data spreadsheet to bryan williams siemens com Siemens will upload your data spreadsheet to the Energy Monitoring and Controlling System See example of historical data on the following page ENERGY MANAGEMENT RESOURCE GUIDE Excel Spreadsheet Downloaded to EMC Example of Three 3 Months of Data Reference Appendix A 2 EMC Historical Utility Data Capture Service Electric Gas Usage Start Service Electric Unitof Electric Gas Unit of Gas Agency City SiteName Date EndDate Usage Measure Cost Usage Measure Cost Agency Name Jackson Building A 7 1 2010 7 31 2010 133429 kWh 10 674 3432 Tees S 4 050 AgencyName Jackson BuildingB 8 1 2010 8 31 2000 125828 kWh 10 066 3432 Tet 4 050 AgencyName Jackson BuildingC 9 1 2010 9 30 2000 175244 kWh 14020 3432 Tem E 4 050 Energy Monitoring and Controlling System What is
181. vings and reduced comfort complaints 12 n y O amp M Best Practices Best Practice 6 OUTSOURCING REQUIRE SERVICE CONTRACTS THAT SUPPORT ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDING OPERATION uilding owners or managers may choose to hire outside Bs contractors to augment their own building O amp M staff or they may outsource all of the O amp M work including the management In either case it is important that service contracts require activities that address effi cient building operation and include methods to track operating changes improvements and deficiencies over time Unless requirements for attaining and sustaining efficient building operation are specifically addressed in the contract contractors will traditionally focus their attention on maintenance issues only The service contract should define requirements for both the O operation activities and the M maintenance activities Most outside service contractors are hired to do periodic preventive maintenance on large pieces of plant equipment boilers cooling towers or chillers or complex systems fire life and safety security and energy management sys tems To detect and troubleshoot both maintenance and operational problems include record keeping requirements in the service contract Tracking the preventive mainte nance PM work helps building staff locate recurring problems understand when equipment performance is degrading and ensure th
182. which buildings may offer the greatest potential for a reduction in CO2 emissions The Portfolio CO2 Year on Year Comparison report displays a four year comparison of CO emissions in a bar graph format Electricity Load Profile and Load Duration Curve Displays an analytical view of electrical consumption and demand These are individually designed for specific timeframe analyses of electricity over a year month week or day The resolution of each report is proportional to the timeframe selected For detailed information on these reports see Core Reports and How to Use Them The Load Profile report displays the electrical consumption distributed between Peak and Off Peak tariff rates in the graph s bar chart The Peak demand for each month is represented by a red line graph overlaid on the bar chart You can use the Load Profile series of reports to determine sources of energy inefficiencies in your Building Pool Similarly you can use the Load Duration curve to show the capacity utilization requirements for each Increment of Load BEN Performance Indicator Detail Consumption Specific PI Node Comparison Displays the consumption of any media per specific performance indicator between individual nodes for example running hours person Detail Consumption Standard PI Node Comparison Displays the consumption of any media per standard performance indicator m2 between individual nodes for example running hours m2 Detail Consump
183. wn Jackson and occupied by more than ten state agencies The building is managed by the Department of Finance and Administration Office of Capital Facilities In early 2013 an energy consumption report was generated for the building using electrical meter data pulled from the State of Mississippi s Energy Monitoring and Controlling System which is managed by the Mississippi Development Authority Energy and Natural Resources Division The report revealed that peak hourly electric demand on nights and weekends was nearly level with daytime demand An investigation was launched to determine why there was no significant reduction in energy usage at night and on weekends when office buildings normally experience minimal use It was determined that although an energy management system was in place for temperature and air handling controls in the building the HVAC system was running full time because some employees work late at night and or early in the morning Additionally none of the thermostats in the building were equipped with override switches In order to maintain proper building comfort at all times all air handling units were required to run constantly An analysis of the building systems determined that by adding 30 override switches to the building one for each of two AHUS per floor and reprogramming the energy management system controls nighttime and weekend unoccupied temperature setback could be accomplished and the AHUs would not
184. xample 4 Hours or 3 Months Start Date End Date These fields are only available if the Relative period box is not checked Type or click the icon to specify the start and end dates for the diagram Resolution Click the drop down arrow to select the desired resolution For example Every 15 minutes or Weekly Diagr Typ Click the drop down arrow to select the desired diagram type For example Carpet Plot or Line Creating Diagrams To create a diagram 1 In the Tree view area click the node such as a meter for which you want to create a diagram and drag it into the Workspace Appendix A 1 Page 48 The Add series Node Name dialog box displays Add seriez 007 Main add senes 667 Main Name 887 man Mame main aa zai xj wem Stndate oyonos g TESES Maama 0 779 Relative Period Settings left and Absolute Period Settings right 2 Complete the fields in the Add series dialog box NOTE If needed click More options to see the full list of settings in the Add series dialog box To return to the compact view click Less options Name An editable field which by default displays the name of the Building Pool associated with the node Color Click this field to specify a color for the Chart type Resolution Click the drop down arrow to select the desired resolution For example Every 15 minutes or Weekly Chart type Click the drop down arr
185. yer dollars and protecting the environment some other benefits include Improving building operations and increasing employee productivity e Directing resources to other critical areas e Transferring energy and money saving activities to home settings e Serving as a positive model of energy savings for other publicly owned facilities Management of energy is good business because it strengthens the bottom line In many cases a well run energy management program that also addresses employee awareness can reduce energy costs by 3 10 percent annually This reference guide will support the start of an employee energy awareness program at your agency or organization These guidelines were compiled from ENERGY STAR S Teaming Up To Save Energy and the Federal Energy Management Program guide Creating an Energy Awareness Program Please refer to these materials for more detailed information and resources on creating an in depth awareness program at your company or organization The Mississippi Development Authority s Energy and Natural Resources Division can help agencies and departments meet legislative requirements and address energy management goals by creating partnerships leveraging resources and providing training technical guidance and assistance Agencies are encouraged to develop employee awareness programs to support energy efficiency in the work place and reduce office waste Appendix D 2 Page 1 Action Create an E

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