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Results and Recommendations from
Energy Audit of Akiachak
For VEEP Grants
Village of Akiachak, Alaska
June 20, 2012
Prepared By: Prepared For:
Ameresco, Inc.
6643 Brayton Drive
Anchorage, AK 99507
Alaska Energy Authority
Village of Akiachak
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND PREFACE .................................................................................. 1
1.0 BUILDING DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................................ 3
1.1 AKIACHAK CLINIC ................................................................................................... 3
1.2 AKIACHAK COMMUNITY CENTER ............................................................................. 5
1.3 AKIACHAK DAY CARE ............................................................................................. 7
1.4 AKIACHAK EARLY LEARNING CHILDHOOD PROGRAM (ELCP) BUILDING ..................... 9
1.5 AKIACHAK INDIAN REORGANIZATION ACT OFFICE .................................................. 11
1.6 AKIACHAK W ASHETERIA ....................................................................................... 13
1.7 AKIACHAK TEMPORARY POLICE STATION .............................................................. 15
1.8 AKIACHAK SCHOOL .............................................................................................. 17
1.9 AKIACHAK TRIBAL COURT OFFICE ......................................................................... 20
1.10 AKIACHAK W ATER TREATMENT PLANT .................................................................. 22
1.11 AKIACHAK ELDER AND YOUTH CENTER ................................................................. 25
2.0 UTILITIES ..................................................................................................................... 27
2.1 ELECTRICITY ....................................................................................................... 27
2.1.1 Electricity Usage Profiles ........................................................................28
2.2 FUEL ................................................................................................................... 30
3.0 OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE PRACTICES .............................................................. 31
4.0 ENERGY CONSERVATION OPPORTUNITIES ............................................................ 32
4.1 ECO DESCRIPTIONS - PROPOSED ........................................................................ 33
4.1.1 Controls Opportunities ............................................................................33
4.1.2 Electrical Opportunities ...........................................................................33
4.1.3 Mechanical Opportunities .......................................................................33
4.2 ECO DESCRIPTIONS – NOT PROPOSED ................................................................ 34
4.2.1 Building Envelope Opportunities .............................................................34
4.2.2 Electrical Opportunities ...........................................................................34
5.0 FINAL COSTING AND CHANGES FROM INITIAL REPORTING .................................. 35
5.1 CHANGES FROM INITIAL REPORTING ..................................................................... 35
5.2 FUNDING ALLOCATION SUMMARY TABLES ............................................................. 36
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APPENDIX A – VEEP PROJECT COSTS & EXPECTED SAVINGS ...................................... A-1
APPENDIX B – ECO CALCULATION RESULTS – NOT FUNDED ......................................... B-1
APPENDIX C – EQUATIONS USED IN CALCULATIONS ...................................................... C-1
APPENDIX D – POST INSTALLATION PHOTOS ................................................................... D-1
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This Post Installation Report summarizes the results of an Ameresco Energy Audit of the Village of
Akiachak, the initial energy savings measures identified and proposed, and any changes that may have
occurred throughout the installation process. The Village of Akiachak is a recipient of an Alaska Energy
Authority (AEA) Village Energy Efficiency Program (VEEP) grant of $150,000.
Ameresco engineers conducted an energy audit of the Village of Akiachak on December 14-15, 2010.
The table below shows the buildings audited and their respective square footages.
City of Akiachak - Building Summary
Building Category Square Footage
Clinic Public Facility 1,536
Community Hall Public Building 720
Day Care Public Facility 1,440
ELCP Public Facility 400
IRA New Office Public Building 1,400
Washeteria Public Facility 2,400
Police Station Public Building 576
Tribal Council Office Public Building 2,304
Water Treatment Public Facility 9,216
Elder and Youth Center Public Building 1,680
School School 20,000
The audit identified existing types, conditions, operating modes, and energy consumption profiles for a
variety of buildings, facilities and systems. The audit also identified all cost-effective system and facility
modifications, adjustments, alterations, additions, and retrofits. Systems investigated during the audit
included heating, ventilation, interior and exterior lighting, process exhaust, domestic hot water, motors,
building envelopes, utility metering systems, and energy management control systems (EMCS).
The table below shows the results of Ameresco’s audit and potential calculation savings, allocated by
grant. See Appendix A for more detailed calculation results. Project costs include costs incurred from the
site visit, engineering time, materials cost, and labor cost, as well as Ameresco’s markup. It is important
to note that the simple paybacks (SPBs) have been determined according to ECO type. For example, the
SPB for an electrical ECO is calculated using only the annual kWh savings, even though the equivalent
annual fuel gallon monetary savings is reported.
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VEEP ECOS - PROJECT COSTS & EXPECTED SAVINGS - AKIACHAK
ECO Cost Savings SPB
C01 - THERMOSTAT UPGRADE $ 3,201.97 N/A N/A
E01 - INSTALL OCCUPANCY SENSORS $ 21,238.10 $ 2,167.07 9.80
E02 - PREMIUM EFFICIENCY MOTORS UPGRADE $ 30,838.20 $ 704.34 43.78
E03 - CFL LIGHTING UPGRADE $ 2,588.84 $ 857.49 3.02
M01 - BOILER TUNE-UP $ 10,061.31 $ 23,482.58 0.43
M02 - BOILER UPGRADE $ 74,611.28 $ 16,484.75 4.53
AVAILABLE FUNDING $ 7,460.31
* Available funding allocated to the village of Kotlik
TOTAL GRANT $150,000.00
VILLAGE TOTAL $142,539.69 $ 43,696.23 3.26
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11..11 AAKKIIAACCHHAAKK CCLLIINNIICC
Description: The Akiachak Clinic is where village residents come to treat minor ailments and injuries.
For life-threatening diseases and illnesses, villagers must visit a hospital in a larger community. The
building was constructed in 1994 and is still holding up well. Building operating hours are typically 0900
– 1700, Monday through Friday, with staff on call during the weekend.
General Conditions: The building is in good condition overall. No serious faults or defects were
noticed during the walkthrough, though there are many opportunities for improvement. The building,
however, has been continuously shifting over the years, and this has made an impact on the floor and
plastic tiles.
Pictures of general conditions found during the field audit immediately follow this building description.
Building Envelope: The building structure overall appears to be in good condition. The metal standing
seam roof is in good condition with no evidence of water leakage. Exterior walls are in good condition,
although a new coat of paint is recommended. Interior walls are in good condition, but the many
penetrations are not well sealed and insulated. Weather-stripping is in fair condition and in need of
replacement. Due to the building movement over the years, the floor insulation is no longer adequate, as
occupants complain of cold air coming through the breaks in floor tiles.
Heating: One Weil-McLain Gold Oil boiler (model WGO-3) provides the building with space heating. A
combustion analysis showed this boiler to be function at 84.7% combustion efficiency. The boiler is
rated as 85% thermally efficient.
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Controls: Building heating zones are controlled by a series of mechanical thermostats. A local contractor
has already been hired to upgrade the heating controls system.
Lighting: Interior lighting consists primarily of T8 fluorescent lamps with electronic ballasts. Several
rooms are lit by T9 fluorescent lamps with electromagnetic ballast fixtures.
Domestic Water: The building contains 2 toilets and 1 shower, but only 1 of the toilets is currently
operational. This toilet runs water constantly and has to be manually shut off after flushing.
Building Photos: Akiachak Clinic
Mechanical Thermostat Mechanical Room and Weil-McLain Boiler
T8 Fluorescent Fixtures in Excellent Condition Defunct Radiant Heat System
Exposed Piping Circulating Pump
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11..22 AAKKIIAACCHHAAKK CCOOMMMMUUNNIITTYY CCEENNTTEERR
Description: The Community Center building in Akiachak is a common meeting place for village
residents and is used for a wide variety of activities throughout the week. Building operating hours are
typically in the evenings, 1730 to 2230 hours.
General Conditions: The building was built in the early 1970’s and is in fair condition overall, showing
many signs of weathering and age. The building structure and envelope in particular are in poor condition
and need many improvements.
Pictures of general conditions found during the field audit immediately follow this building description.
Building Envelope: The roof is in poor condition, and the drop ceiling shows some evidence of water
leakage. The exterior walls are in fair condition and show signs of age and weathering, and the interior
walls are also in fair condition. The windows are in fair condition with double pane glass and wood
frames instead of typical vinyl frames. Exterior doors are in poor condition and no longer seal well.
Heating: Heating for the Community Center is provided by a fuel-oil fired Monitor M2400 forced air
heater. This heater was installed to replace the old furnace, which is still housed in the building but is no
longer operational.
Controls: There is not a controls system present at the Akiachak Community Center.
Lighting: Interior lighting fixtures are mostly T8 fluorescent with electronic ballasts. There are a few 90
watt incandescent fixtures throughout the facility as well. There are no occupancy sensors in the building.
Domestic Water: The Community Center does not have a domestic hot water system.
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Building Photos: Akiachak Community Center
Old, Worn Window Run Down Monitor Heater
T8 Lighting Retrofit Worn, Un-Weather-stripped Door
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11..33 AAKKIIAACCHHAAKK DDAAYY CCAARREE
Description: The Akiachak Day Care provides childcare services to village residents. Typical building
operating hours are 0800 to 1700 hours, Monday through Friday.
General Conditions: The building was built in 1999 and appears to be in good condition overall, with no
major faults or defects noticed during the walkthrough. The heating system, however, is not operating at
optimum efficiency and is in need of a tune-up or upgrade.
Pictures of general conditions found during the field audit immediately follow this building description.
Building Envelope: The metal standing seam roof is in good condition and shows no signs of weathering
or damage. Exterior walls and windows are in good condition. Exterior doors are in good condition, but
have poor weatherstripping.
Heating: The Day Care is heated by a Burnham V8 model hot water boiler, rated 85% efficient. A
combustion analysis showed this boiler to be operating at 76.5% combustion efficiency. A new
Honeywell controller was installed in December of 2010.
Controls: Building heating is controlled by mechanical thermostats.
Lighting: Interior lighting is primarily T8 fluorescent with electronic ballasts. There are a few 90 watt
incandescent fixtures throughout the facility. Exterior lighting consists of 90 watt incandescent fixtures
as well.
Domestic Water: Domestic hot water is provided by an Amtrol Boilermate indirect-fired water heater.
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Building Photos: Akiachak Daycare
Deteriorating Weather-stripping Windows in Need of Caulking
Make-shift Door Weather-stripping Radiant Heat System
Burnham Boiler and Amtrol Boilermate Water Heater Exposed Wiring
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11..44 AAKKIIAACCHHAAKK EEAARRLLYY LLEEAARRNNIINNGG CCHHIILLDDHHOOOODD PPRROOGGRRAAMM ((EELLCCPP)) BBUUIILLDDIINNGG
Description: The Akiachak Early Learning Childhood Program (ELCP) building is a school for young
children in the village which teaches native traditions such as language, dance, crafts, and history.
Building operating hours are 0900 to 1700, Monday through Friday.
General Conditions: The building was built in the early 1980’s and is fairly run down. The building has
seen a great deal of weathering and wear and is in need of many improvements.
Pictures of general conditions found during the field audit immediately follow this building description.
Building Envelope: Exterior walls are in fair condition and show many signs of weathering and age.
The roof is in fair condition but appears to be leaking due to evidence of warped and drooping dropped
ceiling tiles. Doors are in fair condition and are in need of new weather-stripping. There are several
broken windows that have either been boarded up or not yet replaced. One window in particular had only
a plastic sheet covering with no insulation over it to prevent the escape of warm air.
Heating: Space heating is provided by a Monitor 441 oil fueled forced air heater.
Controls: There are no separate building controls.
Lighting: Interior lighting mainly consists of T12 fluorescent fixtures with magnetic ballasts as well as
several 90 watt incandescent fixtures. There are no occupancy sensors in the building.
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Building Photos: Akiachak Early School Building
Broken Window CFL Fixture
Monitor 441 Heater Boarded-up Window
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11..55 AAKKIIAACCHHAAKK IINNDDIIAANN RREEOORRGGAANNIIZZAATTIIOONN AACCTT OOFFFFIICCEE
Description: The Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) Office handles most of the village facility,
maintenance, accounting, and day-to-day issues. The building was constructed in 2008 and is in good
condition. Building operating hours are 0900 to 1700, Monday through Friday.
General Conditions: This facility is a new building and, therefore, is in excellent condition compared
with the other village buildings.
Pictures of general conditions found during the field audit immediately follow this building description.
Building Envelope: Due to the newness of the building, exterior and interior walls are in good condition.
Windows and doors are in good condition as well, but an exterior door weather-stripping upgrade would
be beneficial.
Heating: An oil-fired Burnham boiler installed in 2007 provides the building with space heating. A
combustion analysis at the time of the audit showed the boiler to be running at 81.7% combustion
efficiency. The boiler is rated at 86.1% thermal efficiency and 127 MBH.
Controls: Building zones are controlled by a series of mechanical thermostats throughout the facility.
Lighting: Interior lighting is primarily T8 fluorescent fixtures with electronic ballasts. There are no
occupancy sensors in the building.
Domestic Water: Domestic water heating is provided by a 10-gallon electric Rheem Ruud water heater.
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Building Photos: Akiachak IRA Office
Missing Weather-stripping Exterior and Windows in Excellent Condition
Burnham Boiler Rheem Water Heater
Taco Controller Attic Insulation
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11..66 AAKKIIAACCHHAAKK WWAASSHHEETTEERRIIAA
Description: The Akiachak Washeteria is used by most of the villagers for their laundering needs.
Typical operating hours are 1000 to 2200 hours, 7 days a week.
General Conditions: The building was built in the 1970’s and overall is in fair condition, with much
room for improvement. The basement of the facility is currently a hazardous area, and methane gas
detection equipment is needed to inspect the area before anyone may enter. Only one of the boilers is
currently operational.
Pictures of general conditions found during the field audit immediately follow this building description.
Building Envelope: The building is in fair condition, with evidence of aging and weathering on exterior
walls. The metal roof is in fair condition, but shows no signs of leakage. Interior walls are in fair
condition. Exterior doors are in poor condition and are in need of replacement. Exterior windows are in
fair condition, and several are damaged.
Heating: Two Weil-McLain fuel oil Model 976 boilers provide heating to the building. These boilers are
discontinued and are listed as 81% thermally efficient. At the time of the audit, only one boiler was
functional. The ignition switch of one boiler failed and was replaced with the ignition switch of the
second boiler, rendering the second boiler inoperable. A combustion analysis found the functional boiler
to be performing at 83.7% combustion efficiency.
Controls: Building heating is controlled by mechanical thermostats.
Lighting: Interior lighting consists mainly of T12 fluorescent fixtures with magnetic ballasts, though
some fixtures have been retrofit to T8 fixtures.
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Building Photos: Akiachak Washeteria
Building Exterior and Windows Circulating Pump
Interior Lighting Functioning Weil-McLain Boiler
Old Forced Air Heater Washing Machines
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11..77 AAKKIIAACCHHAAKK TTEEMMPPOORRAARRYY PPOOLLIICCEE SSTTAATTIIOONN
Description: The current Akiachak Police Station was originally built in 1947 and was the old jail
building. This building remains operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
General Conditions: The building is in poor condition overall, mostly due to its age and the effects of
weathering over the years. Lighting has already been upgraded, but there are still opportunities for
improvement.
Pictures of general conditions found during the field audit immediately follow this building description.
Building Envelope: The building is in poor condition due to aging and weathering. Both interior and
exterior walls are in need of paint to avoid further damage. Exterior windows and doors are all in poor
condition and need to be upgraded.
Heating: Building heating is provided by a Monitor 2400 oil-fired force air heater.
Controls: There are no separate building controls.
Lighting: Interior lighting is a mixture of T8 fluorescent fixtures with electronic ballasts and 90 watt
incandescent fixtures. There are no occupancy sensors in the building.
Domestic Water: There is not a domestic hot water system in place at the Akiachak Police Station.
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Building Photos: Akiachak Police Station
Bldg Interior – Lighting Retrofit, Monitor Heater Monitor 2400 Heater
Exposed Wiring Poor Door Seal and Make-shift Weather-stripping
Window Replaced With Board Poorly Fitted Window
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11..88 AAKKIIAACCHHAAKK SSCCHHOOOOLL
Description: The Akiachak School is a combination elementary, middle school, and high school building
with 198 students and 44 staff members. The building space is a combination of classroom, office,
library, gymnasium, and cafeteria space. The school is one of the best maintained buildings in the village
and is relatively new, constructed in 2005. Typical operational hours are from 0730 to 1700, Monday
through Friday, but can sometimes run longer due to after school activities.
General Conditions: As expected with a relatively new facility, the building is in good condition
overall. No major faults or defects were found during the course of the walkthrough. The school has its
own agreement with the Akiachak Community Electrical Company (see Section 2.0), but also houses its
own backup generators with automatic changeover to be used during black outs or emergencies.
Pictures of general conditions found during the field audit immediately follow this building description.
Building Envelope: The building structure overall appears to be in good condition. The double-pane
clear glass windows are in good condition, although there are a few damaged fixtures with cracks in the
exterior panes. Doors are in good condition and have adequate weather-stripping. The roof is in good
condition, but there appears to be some water leakage in one spot by the front entrance.
Air Distribution: Two McQuay air handling units (AHUs) provide the school with its air distribution
needs. Both AHUs are unit size 014 Vision models, rated at 4200 to 11,200 cubic feet per minute (cfm)
each of airflow. At the time of the audit, these AHUs were well-maintained with clean air filters.
Heating: Three Weil-McLain fuel oil Model 88 boilers provide heating to the building, all assumed to be
identically sized model 888. At the time of the audit, one of these boilers was not operational, but has
since been fixed and is now running. These boilers are listed as 82% thermally efficient and 84%
combustion efficiency, using fuel oil #2. A combustion analysis found the functional boilers to be
operating at 85.6% and 86.4% combustion efficiency. These higher efficiency ratings are due to the use
of fuel oil #1 in Akiachak, which burns cleaner than fuel oil #2.
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Controls: Building zones are controlled by individual mechanical thermostats. At the time of the audit,
one of these thermostats was set to 85°F. Energy savings could be realized by reducing this zone to a
more reasonable set point.
Lighting: Interior lighting consists primarily of T8 fluorescent lamps with electronic ballasts. Some areas
are lit by T5 fixtures. All classrooms have motion sensors set up to turn off lights after 15 to 30 minutes
of no activity.
Domestic Water: Two 119 gallon Superstor ULTRA indirect fired water heaters provide the school with
domestic hot water.
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Building Photos: Akiachak School
Weil-McLain Boiler CAT Generator
Insulated Piping Door Missing Weather-stripping
Broken Boiler Controller Thermostat
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11..99 AAKKIIAACCHHAAKK TTRRIIBBAALL CCOOUURRTT OOFFFFIICCEE
Description: The Akiachak Tribal Council Office also functions as the Akiachak court system. Building
operating hours are from 0900 to 1700, Monday through Friday.
General Conditions: The building was originally constructed in 1955. Due to its age and weathering,
the building has become quite run down. The structure has also shifted over the years so much so that
many of the interior doors no longer shut properly.
Pictures of general conditions found during the field audit immediately follow this building description.
Building Envelope: Building insulation is in poor condition; occupants can feel cold air coming into the
building from the attic space and dropped ceiling. One occupant also mentioned cold air can be felt near
the windows as well. There is also evidence of water leaking from the roof into the dropped ceiling.
Heating: The original boilers of this building have been shut down because they were consuming a great
deal of fuel. A Monitor 2400 oil stove heater now supplies the building with space heating. This oil
stove, however, is not able to meet the space heating requirements of the facility, and many areas remain
frigid all day. Some areas of the building have been closed off due to the cold conditions.
Controls: The old mechanical thermostats that previously controlled space heating remain in the facility
but no longer function due to the boilers being out of commission.
Lighting: Interior lighting consists primarily of T8 fluorescent lamps with electronic ballasts.
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Building Photos: Akiachak Tribal Council Office
Non-Weather-stripped Door Lighting Fixtures
Mechanical Thermostat Monitor Heater
Old Boiler Water Damage
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11..1100 AAKKIIAACCHHAAKK WWAATTEERR TTRREEAATTMMEENNTT PPLLAANNTT
Description: The Akiachak Water Treatment Plant provides clean water to the entire city. The plant has
two operators, but receives extra maintenance help when needed. The building is in good condition.
Most of the equipment housed at the facility has been well-maintained, though there are several outdated
pumps and motors that could be replaced with more efficient models. Typical operating hours are 0900 to
1700.
General Conditions: The facility was constructed in 2000 and is in good condition overall. The plant
has one well and two pumps for raw sewage. The water is then treated and distributed to the village
through two loops.
Pictures of general conditions found during the field audit immediately follow this building
description.
Building Envelope: The building structure overall appears to be in good condition. The standing seam
metal roof appears to be in good condition. Doors are in good condition with adequate weather-stripping.
The double-pane windows are in good condition.
Heating: Two Weil-McLain fuel oil Model 88 boilers provide heating to the building; one boiler is
Model 1088, while the other is Model 1188. These boilers are listed as 82% thermally efficient with 84%
combustion efficiency, using fuel oil #2. Combustion analyses were performed on these boilers at the
time of the audit and found the 1088 boiler to be functioning at 87.7% combustion efficiency, while the
1188 model was functioning at 83.7% combustion efficiency. These high efficiency ratings are due to the
use of fuel oil #1 in Akiachak. There is also a XeteX Heat-X-Changer energy recovery unit in service at
the facility.
Controls: Building heating is controlled by mechanical thermostats.
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Lighting: Interior lighting consists of T8 fluorescent fixtures with electronic ballasts. During the audit,
there was not sufficient time to verify the lamp types and wattages of the high bay fixtures.
Domestic Water: Two 41-gallon Amtrol Boilermate indirect-fired water heaters provide the facility with
domestic hot water. At the time of the audit, one heater was set to 98°F, while the other was set to 125°F.
Vacuum System: Vacuum sewage systems are installed in bush Alaska due to permafrost and lack of
available pitch. The system originates at the treatment facility and is in good operational condition. The
vacuum pump motor runs 24/7 to meet village requirements. A higher efficiency motor will result in
measurable savings for this system.
Heat Trace System: To prevent system freeze ups, hot water heat trace pumps that run throughout the
water and sewer distribution system originate from this facility. The system is manually controlled and
runs at all times or at operators’ discretion. Limiting the operation of the heat trace based on outside air
or ground temperatures will provide significant savings to the village.
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Building Photos: Akiachak Water Treatment Plant
Fuel System Exterior Window
Weil-McLain Boilers Treated Water System
Treated Water Tanks Amtrol Boilermate Indirect-Fired Water Heaters
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11..1111 AAKKIIAACCHHAAKK EELLDDEERR AANNDD YYOOUUTTHH CCEENNTTEERR
Description: The Akiachak Elder and Youth Center is a facility that is only used for special occasions
like racing funds or ceremonies such as marriages or funerals. The building also contains a sauna,
kitchen, and several bathrooms.
General Conditions: The building was constructed in 1995 and was empty at the time of the audit.
Because the building is only used for special occasions, the operator shuts down the furnace when there
are no activities planned. The operator also believes that this furnace is using far more fuel than it should
be.
Pictures of general conditions found during the field audit immediately follow this building description.
Building Envelope: The building structure overall appears to be in fair condition. The building exterior
shows signs of weathering and age, and the interior walls have no paint. Several of the exterior windows
are broken. The building is also poorly insulated.
Heating: An oil-fired Olsen furnace rated 82.7% efficient provides the building with space heating. At
the time of the audit, the building was quite cold with temperatures ranging from 40-50°F even though the
furnace was operational. This is most likely due to several broken windows in the facility which allow air
to escape. This may also be the reason that the furnace is consuming so much fuel, in conjunction with
the poor insulation.
Controls: Mechanical thermostats control building heating.
Lighting: Interior lighting consists primarily of T8 fluorescent lamps with electronic ballasts. There are
also several 90 watt incandescent fixtures.
Domestic Water: A 50 gallon Bock water heater provides the building with domestic hot water.
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Building Photos: Akiachak Youth and Elder Center
Fuel Tank Exterior Windows
Bock Water Heater Building Interior Space
Kitchen Area Broken Window
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22..00 UUTTIILLIITTIIEESS
22..11 EELLEECCTTRRIICCIITTYY
The Village of Akiachak produces its own electricity via the Akiachak Native Community Company
(ANCC). If a customer consumes less than 100 kWh per billing period, the ANCC charges a flat rate of
$60. If a customer consumes more than 100 kWh per billing period, they pay the consumption rate listed
below.
Rate Per kWh (ANCC) $ 0.60
PCE Rate Per kWh $ 0.3539
The following buildings currently receive PCE funding:
Akiachak HUD Clinic
Akiachak Community Center
Akiachak Washeteria
Tribal Court Offices
Akiachak Water Treatment Plant
Akiachak Elder and Youth Center
The Akiachak IRA Office and Jail and the Akiachak School buildings do not receive PCE funding at this
time.
The Yupiit School District (YSD) has a contract with the ANCC to provide electricity to the school at an
annual cost of $275,000. The YSD, therefore, does not have an electric bill based on consumption. For
calculations, Ameresco has assumed a consumption rate of $0.60 based on bills provided to Ameresco by
the ANCC. Schools in the Alaskan bush normally do not receive PCE assistance, and this is also
confirmed by the bills provided by the ANCC.
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22..11..11 EElleeccttrriicciittyy UUssaaggee PPrrooffiilleess
Akiachak Clinic Estimated Electric Usage
0
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Recreation Hall Estimated Electric Usage
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Akiachak New IRA Office Estimated Electric Usage
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Akiachak IRA Old Jail Estimated Electric Usage
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700
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Akiachak YSD New School Estimated Electric Usage
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60000
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Akiachak Tribal Court Office Estimated Electric Usage
0
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600
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09
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09
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10
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Akiachak Water Plant Estimated Electric Usage
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14000
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09
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Elder and Youth Center Estimated Electric Usage
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600
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09
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10
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10
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22..22 FFUUEELL
The Village of Akiachak purchases its fuel (Fuel Oil #1) from Crowley at a rate of $3.5402/gallon.
The Akiachak School has its own fuel contract with Crowley Petroleum Distribution, Inc. The school
purchases its fuel from Crowley at a rate of $3.7300/gallon.
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33..00 OOPPEERRAATTIIOONNSS//MMAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE PPRRAACCTTIICCEESS
The village has a number of designated maintenance personnel that seem to possess the basic skills
required to clean and maintain selected equipment. From Ameresco’s observations, if the equipment
should fall into disrepair, the staff does not have the training or experience to repair the equipment per the
manufacturer’s requirements and tends to piece together the equipment to maintain operation. Over time,
the systems no longer function as required, which currently appears to be the case of most equipment and
systems with in the village.
Operations and maintenance is one area in energy services where improvement and training costs are
lower than equipment replacement costs, and the energy efficiency return is high. During the site audit,
Ameresco found that outside of general cleaning, most of the equipment is not maintained to meet
standard manufacturers’ recommendations. Dirty filters, boilers in disrepair, systems altered, and control
systems disconnected are a result of limited funding and lack of system training. This results in excessive
energy use, premature equipment failure, and employee and resident discomfort. An annual system check
by a qualified burner service technician to perform services such as boiler cleaning, boiler tune ups,
system check out, and control system reviews will not only extend the overall life of the equipment, but
improve occupant comfort as well as increase and maintain long term energy efficiency.
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44..00 EENNEERRGGYY CCOONNSSEERRVVAATTIIOONN OOPPPPOORRTTUUNNIITTIIEESS
The ECO matrix below summarizes the energy conservation opportunities identified and proposed during
the site survey and baseline analysis. A description of each energy conservation opportunity follows the
matrix. Please Note: This matrix applies to the initial proposal and the ECOs identified during that stage
of the Akiachak project. There are some ECOs included in this section that were not performed, or the
scope of work may have changed. Section 4 is for reference only. See Section 5 for updated project
information.
ECO
No.
ECO Description ECO MATRIX
B=Building Envelope;
C=Controls;
E=Electrical;
M=Mechanical;
W=Water/Wastewater;
R=Renewable
AKIACHAK Clinic Community Hall Day Care Early Education IRA New Office Washeteria Police Station School Tribal Council Office Water Treatment Youth Center Controls
C01 Thermostat Upgrade X X
Electrical
E01 Occupancy Sensors X X X X X X X X X X
E02 Premium Efficiency
Motors X
E03 CFL Lighting Upgrade X X X X X X X X X X X
Mechanical
M01 Boiler Tune-Up X X X X
M02 Boiler Upgrade X X X
VEEP – INITIAL PROPOSAL (FINAL AUDIT REPORT)
ECO Cost Savings
SPB
C01 - THERMOSTAT UPGRADE $ 2,842.00 $ 10,190.55 0.28
E01 - INSTALL OCCUPANCY SENSORS $ 22,220.00 $ 3,623.87 6.13
E02 - PREMIUM EFFICIENCY MOTORS UPGRADE $ 38,612.00 $ 4,930.40 7.83
E03 - CFL LIGHTING UPGRADE $ 189.00 $ 857.49 0.22
M01 - BOILER TUNE-UP $ 14,700.00 $ 84,418.14 0.17
M02 - BOILER UPGRADE $ 61,320.00 $ 16,484.75 3.72
DESIGN/AUDIT $ 2,500.00
AVAILABLE FUNDING $ 7,617.00
* Available funding allocated for travel expenses, shipping, additional labor, etc
TOTAL $ 150,000.00 $ 120,505.21 1.24
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44..11 EECCOO DDEESSCCRRIIPPTTIIOONNSS -- PPRROOPPOOSSEEDD
Below are the descriptions of the Energy Conservation Opportunities (ECOs) that Ameresco analyzed for
the Village of Akiachak. These include Ameresco’s initial project recommendations for the village.
44..11..11 CCoonnttrroollss OOppppoorrttuunniittiieess
C01 – Thermostat Upgrade
This ECO proposes replacing the outdated mechanical thermostats with 7-day programmable thermostats.
The programmable thermostats would allow a building’s HVAC system to be scheduled to operate in
comfortable conditions while occupied and allow for night set-backs.
44..11..22 EElleeccttrriiccaall OOppppoorrttuunniittiieess
E01 – Occupancy Sensors
Lighting systems are often left energized in unoccupied areas. This ECO proposes to install sensors to
shut off lighting in unoccupied spaces. Common sensing technologies include infrared, ultrasonic, and
audible sound, often combining multiple types of sensing in one unit to avoid shutting off lights in an
occupied area.
E02 – Premium Efficiency Motors
This ECO proposes installing National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) premium
efficiency motors to replace standard and high efficiency motors. There are various mechanical systems
operating with inefficient motors throughout the base. Premium efficiency motors typically increase
energy efficiency by 2-3%.
E03 – CFL Lighting Upgrade
This ECO proposes replacing the existing 90-watt incandescent lamps with 23-watt compact fluorescent
(CFL) lamps. Most village facilities have several incandescent fixtures in need of replacement. This is a
simple ECO with a relatively fast payback rate.
44..11..33 MMeecchhaanniiccaall OOppppoorrttuunniittiieess
M01 – Boiler Tune-Up
This ECO proposes a comprehensive re-commissioning of the boilers in each building to optimize system
operations. Such efforts include:
Replace, repair, calibrate or install sensors or switches
Repair air linkages
Conduct combustion efficiency test services
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Clean combustion chambers and stacks
M02 – Boiler Upgrade
This ECO proposes replacing existing hot-water heating boilers with more energy efficient units. Many
of the existing units in the village are original to the buildings they serve and have reached the end of their
useful service life. Boilers employing modern technology can be installed to reduce energy consumption,
improve system operations, and reduce maintenance costs. In some cases, this ECO proposes adding a
storage tank to replace a building’s domestic water heater.
44..22 EECCOO DDEESSCCRRIIPPTTIIOONNSS –– NNOOTT PPRROOPPOOSSEEDD
Below are the descriptions of the Energy Conservation Opportunities (ECOs) that Ameresco analyzed for
the Village of Akiachak. The ECOs in Section 5.2 are those that did not pay back as quickly as in Section
5.1. For the results of the calculations, refer to Appendix B.
44..22..11 BBuuiillddiinngg EEnnvveellooppee OOppppoorrttuunniittiieess
B01 – Door Weather-stripping Upgrade
This ECO proposes applying weather stripping to exterior door perimeters to reduce air infiltration into
the buildings. Many building doors have existing weather stripping material which is worn or missing.
B02 – Thermal Insulation Upgrade
This ECO proposes installing blown-in roof insulation on existing building envelopes to reduce energy
consumption. Insulation can be added to roofs to increase or renew their insulating ratings (R-value).
44..22..22 EElleeccttrriiccaall OOppppoorrttuunniittiieess
E01 – T8 Lighting Upgrade
This ECO proposes replacing current T-12 fluorescent lighting and magnetic ballast with T-8 lamps and
electronic ballasts. Post-light levels will be nearly equal or better to that of the existing lighting systems,
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Due to the brief nature of these contracts and the high cost of travel to and from the villages, audits were
conducted a quickly and efficiently as possible. Once engineers have left the villages, communication is
strained at best, and gathering additional information is difficult. Because of this, assumptions must be
made during the initial ECO assessments and project cost estimates. Occasionally, Ameresco engineers
have found that previously identified projects have been externally funded from another source, but this
information usually comes too late in the process. As a result of all these factors, some previously
identified projects have been modified or abandoned. Final project costs and expected annual savings can
be found in Appendix A. ECOs that were categorized as “Not Funded,” whether in the initial stages of the
proposal or during construction, can be found in Appendix B.
55..11 CCHHAANNGGEESS FFRROOMM IINNIITTIIAALL RREEPPOORRTTIINNGG
C01 – Programmable Thermostat Upgrade
This ECO was delivered to the village but not installed. After the installation materials were delivered,
they could not be located during the construction phase for installation.
E01 – Occupancy Sensors
Installed as planned in the Clinic, Community Hall, Day Care, IRA New Office, Police Station, and
Youth Center. The Tribal Council, Water Treatment Plant, and Early Education buildings did not receive
upgrades due to grounding issues. A total of 45 of 75 of the initially identified occupancy sensor locations
were installed.
E02 – Premium Efficiency Motors Upgrade
Two of the 7 identified premium efficiency motor upgrades were installed as planned at the Water
Treatment Plant. The remaining pumps were not installed due to the seizure of their internal components.
E03 – CFL Lighting Upgrade
Installed as planned.
M01 – Boiler Tune-Up
Installed as planned at the IRA New Office, School, and Water Treatment Plant. This ECO was not
performed at the Clinic due to the installation of a new boiler. A boiler burner replacement at the
Washeteria was added to the scope and performed by Ameresco technicians.
M02 – Boiler Upgrade
Installed as planned in the Day Care and Clinic buildings. The Tribal Council building was removed from
the scope of this project because the building was planned to be demolished in the summer of 2012. The
AEA approved this project change when Ameresco learned of the planned demolition.
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VEEP ECOS - PROJECT COSTS & EXPECTED SAVINGS - AKIACHAK
ECO Cost Savings SPB
C01 - THERMOSTAT UPGRADE $ 3,201.97 N/A N/A
E01 - INSTALL OCCUPANCY SENSORS $ 21,238.10 $ 2,167.07 9.80
E02 - PREMIUM EFFICIENCY MOTORS UPGRADE $ 30,838.20 $ 704.34 43.78
E03 - CFL LIGHTING UPGRADE $ 2,588.84 $ 857.49 3.02
M01 - BOILER TUNE-UP $ 10,061.31 $ 23,482.58 0.43
M02 - BOILER UPGRADE $ 74,611.28 $ 16,484.75 4.53
AVAILABLE FUNDING $ 7,460.31
* Available funding allocated to the village of Kotlik
TOTAL GRANT $150,000.00
VILLAGE TOTAL $142,539.69 $ 43,696.23 3.26
APPENDIX A
VEEP PROJECT COSTS
& EXPECTED SAVINGS
C01 - THERMOSTAT UPGRADE
Building
# of
Thermostats
Installed
Cost Per
Thermostat Total Cost
Electric
kWh
Savings
Fuel
mmBtu
Savings
Total
mmBtu
Savings
Equivalent
Fuel
Gallons
Savings
Annual
kWh Cost
Savings
Annual
Equivalent
Fuel Cost
Savings
Total
Annual
Savings
Simple
Payback
Clinic 2 $457.42 $914.85 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Day Care 1 $457.42 $457.42 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
IRA New Office 2 $457.42 $914.85 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Washeteria 2 $457.42 $914.85 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
E01 - INSTALL OCCUPANCY SENSORS
Building # of Fixtures
Price Per
Fixture Total Cost
Electric
kWh
Savings
Electric
kW
Savings
Equivalen
t mmBtu
Savings
Equivalent
Fuel
Gallons
Savings
Annual
kWh Cost
Savings
Annual
Equivalent
Fuel Cost
Savings
Total
Annual
Savings
Simple
Payback
Clinic 17 $283.17 $4,813.97 1,289.60 0.00 4.40 93.58 $456.39 $331.29 $787.68 10.55
Community Hall 3 $283.17 $849.52 781.24 0.00 2.67 56.69 $276.48 $200.69 $477.17 3.07
Day Care 10 $283.17 $2,831.75 1,670.14 0.00 5.70 121.20 $591.06 $429.05 $1,020.11 4.79
Early Education* 2 $283.17 $566.35 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
IRA New Office 9 $283.17 $2,548.57 1,923.69 0.00 6.57 139.60 $680.79 $494.18 $1,174.98 3.74
Washeteria* 12 $283.17 $3,398.10 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Police Station 1 $283.17 $283.17 218.40 0.00 0.75 15.85 $77.29 $56.11 $133.40 3.66
Tribal Council Office* 9 $283.17 $2,548.57 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Water Treatment* 7 $283.17 $1,982.22 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Youth Center 5 $283.17 $1,415.87 240.34 0.00 0.82 17.44 $85.06 $61.74 $146.80 16.65
*Material delivered to these buildings but not installed by Ameresco.
E02 - PREMIUM EFFICIENCY MOTORS UPGRADE
Building # of Motors
Price Per
Motor Total Cost
Electric
kWh
Savings
Electric
kW
Savings
Equivalen
t mmBtu
Savings
Equivalent
Fuel
Gallons
Savings
Annual
kWh Cost
Savings
Annual
Equivalent
Fuel Cost
Savings
Total
Annual
Savings
Simple
Payback
Water Treatment 2 Varies w/HP $30,838.20 1,990.23 0.51 6.79 144.43 $704.34 $511.28 $1,215.62 43.78
E03 - CFL LIGHTING UPGRADE (90w Incandescent to 23w CFL)
Building Existing Lamp
Wattage
Number of
Lamps Total Cost
Electric
kWh
Savings
Electric
kW
Savings
Equivalen
t mmBtu
Savings
Equivalent
Fuel
Gallons
Savings
Annual
kWh Cost
Savings
Annual
Equivalent
Fuel Cost
Savings
Total
Annual
Savings
Simple
Payback
All Over Village 90 18 $2,588.84 2,422.96 1.21 8.27 175.83 $857.49 $655.85 $1,513.34 3.02
M01 - BOILER TUNE-UP
Building Number of
Boilers
Increase in
Efficiency Total Cost
Electric
kWh
Savings
Fuel
mmBtu
Savings
Total
mmBtu
Savings
Equivalent
Fuel
Gallons
Savings
Annual
kWh Cost
Savings
Annual
Equivalent
Fuel Cost
Savings
Total
Annual
Savings
Simple
Payback
IRA New Office 1 3%$1,676.88 0.00 37.61 37.61 268.61 $0.00 $950.87 $950.87 1.76
School 3 3%$5,030.65 0.00 474.42 474.42 3,388.70 $0.00 $12,639.87 $12,639.87 0.40
Water Treatment 2 2%$3,353.77 0.00 391.20 391.20 2,794.30 $0.00 $9,891.84 $9,891.84 0.34
M02 - BOILER UPGRADE
Building # of Boilers to
Replace
New Boiler
Efficiency
(AFUE)
Total Cost
Electric
kWh
Savings
Fuel
mmBtu
Savings
Total
mmBtu
Savings
Equivalent
Fuel
Gallons
Savings
Annual
kWh Cost
Savings
Annual
Equivalent
Fuel Cost
Savings
Total
Annual
Savings
Simple
Payback
Day Care 1 88.00%$32,110.94 0.00 146.88 146.88 1,049.17 $0.00 $3,714.04 $3,714.04 8.65
Washeteria 1 88.00%$10,389.40 0.00 351.65 351.65 2,511.76 $0.00 $8,891.65 $8,891.65 1.17
Clinic 1 88.00%$32,110.94 0.00 153.41 153.41 1,095.78 $0.00 $3,879.06 $3,879.06 8.28
Note: The reported simple paybacks are based on the type of ECO listed. For example, electrical ECOs only use the Annual kWh Cost Savings column to calculate
the SPB, even though the Annual Equivalent Fuel Cost Savings is still reported.
APPENDIX A - VEEP PROJECT COSTS & EXPECTED SAVINGS - AKIACHAK
APPENDIX B
ECO CALCULATION
RESULTS – NOT
FUNDED
B01 - WEATHERSTRIPPING
Building # of Doors Price Per Door Total Cost
Electric
kWh
Savings
Fuel
mmBtu
Savings
Total
mmBtu
Savings
Equivalent
Fuel
Gallons
Savings
Annual kWh
Cost Savings
Annual
Equivalent
Fuel Cost
Savings
Simple
Payback
Clinic 3 $560.00 $2,352.00 0.00 6.11 6.11 43.61 $0.00 $154.40 15.23
Day Care 3 $560.00 $2,352.00 0.00 6.76 6.76 48.29 $0.00 $170.95 13.76
IRA New Office 1 $560.00 $784.00 0.00 2.05 2.05 14.65 $0.00 $51.85 15.12
School 6 Varies w/Size $4,704.00 0.00 19.70 19.70 140.73 $0.00 $498.19 9.44
Water Treatment 7 Varies w/Size $5,488.00 0.00 51.42 51.42 367.29 $0.00 $1,300.19 4.22
Youth Center 1 $560.00 $784.00 0.00 2.05 2.05 14.67 $0.00 $51.94 15.09
B02 - THERMAL INSULATION UPGRADE
Building Current
Insulation
Proposed
Insulation Total Cost
Electric
kWh
Savings
Fuel
mmBtu
Savings
Total
mmBtu
Savings
Equivalent
Fuel
Gallons
Savings
Annual kWh
Cost Savings
Annual
Equivalent
Fuel Cost
Savings
Simple
Payback
Clinic R-20 R-39 $6,666.24 0.00 9.64 9.64 68.84 $0.00 $243.70 27.35
Community Hall R-20 R-39 $3,124.80 0.00 4.30 4.30 30.69 $0.00 $108.66 28.76
Day Care R-20 R-39 $1,736.00 0.00 2.78 2.78 19.85 $0.00 $70.27 24.71
Early Education R-20 R-39 $1,736.00 0.00 2.44 2.44 17.45 $0.00 $61.79 28.10
IRA New Office R-20 R-39 $6,076.00 0.00 8.78 8.78 62.75 $0.00 $222.13 27.35
Washeteria R-20 R-39 $10,416.00 0.00 15.24 15.24 108.85 $0.00 $385.34 27.03
Police Station R-20 R-39 $2,499.84 0.00 3.52 3.52 25.13 $0.00 $88.97 28.10
Tribal Council Office R-20 R-39 $9,999.36 0.00 14.07 14.07 100.53 $0.00 $355.89 28.10
E01 - T8 LIGHTING UPGRADE
Building # of Fixtures
Price Per
Fixture Total Cost
Electric
kWh
Savings
Electric kW
Savings
Equivalent
mmBtu
Savings
Equivalent
Fuel
Gallons
Savings
Annual kWh
Cost Savings
Annual
Equivalent
Fuel Cost
Savings
Simple
Payback
Early Education 4
Varies w/# of
lamps $1,153.60 128.13 1.06 0.44 9.30 $45.34 $32.92 25.44
Washeteria 30
Varies w/# of
lamps $8,622.60 564.35 7.75 1.93 40.95 $199.72 $144.98 43.17
APPENDIX B - ECO CALCULATION RESULTS - NOT FUNDED - AKIACHAK
Note: The reported simple paybacks are based on the type of ECO listed. For example, electrical ECOs only use the Annual kWh Cost Savings column to calculate the
SPB, even though the Annual Equivalent Fuel Cost Savings is still reported.
APPENDIX C
EQUATIONS USED IN
CALCULATIONS
ECO Equations
B01 1. Door Leakage Area (in2) = Door Area x Door Leakage Factor
2. Specific Infiltration (CFM/in2) = [ (Stack Coefficient x ΔT) + (Wind Coefficient x [Wind Speed]2 )]1/2
3. ΔT = Heating Setpoint Temp - Bin Temp
4. Air Infiltration (CFM) = Specific Infiltration x Door Leakage Area
5. Heat Loss Rate (Btu/hr) = 1.08 x Air Infiltration x ΔT
6. Heating Load (mmBtu) = Heat Loss Rate x Bin Hours / 1,000,000
7. Energy Savings = Baseline - Proposed
Note: This ECO was completed using the RETscreen program.
B02 Note: This ECO was completed using the RETscreen program.
Inputs are R-values reported in the appendices as well as the insulation square footage.
C01 Note: This ECO is based on bin data, occupancy, heating peak loads, boiler efficiency, and an assumed night setback.
Baseline Usage = (Peak Load x Occupied Load Profile x All Hours) / Boiler Eff.
ECM Usage = [(Peak Load x Occupied Load Profile x Occupied Hours)
+ (Peak Load x Unoccupied Load Profile x Unoccupied Hours)] / Boiler Eff.
mmBtu Saved = Baseline Usage - ECM Usage
Space Heating Savings (MMBtu/yr) = (Baseline Space Heating) x [(Occupied Bin Hours)/(Total Bin Hours)] x (8% savings)
E01 1. Baseline Usage (kWh) = (Existing Fixture Wattage) x (Qty) x (Existing Hours) / (1,000)
2. Proposed Usage (kWh) = (Existing Fixture Wattage) x (Qty) x [(Existing Hours) - (Hours Reduced)] / (1,000)
3. Annual Energy Savings = (Baseline Energy Usage) - (Proposed Energy Usage)
4. Annual Cost Savings = (Energy Savings) x (Energy Cost)
E02 1. Existing/Proposed Motor Demand (kW) = (Motor HP) x (Load Factor) x (0.746 kW/HP)/ Motor Efficiency
2. Existing/Proposed Motor Consumption (kWh) = (Motor Demand) x (Diversity Factor) x (Annual Hours)
3. kW Savings = [(Baseline kW) - ( Proposed kW)] x (12 Months)
4. kWh Savings = (Baseline kWh) - ( Proposed kWh)
5. Energy Cost Savings = Energy Savings (kW or kWh) x (Energy Unit Cost)
E03 1. Baseline Demand (kW) = (Existing Fixture Wattage) x (Qty) X (12 Months) / (1,000)
2. Baseline Usage (kWh) = (Baseline Demand) x (Fixture Hours)
3. Proposed Demand (kW) = (Proposed Fixture Wattage) x (Qty) X (12 Months) / (1,000)
4. Proposed Usage (kWh) = (Proposed Demand) x (Fixture Hours)
5. Annual Energy Savings = (Baseline Energy Usage) - (Proposed Energy Usage)
6. Annual Cost Savings = (Energy Savings) x (Energy Cost)
M01 Savings (MBtu) = (Boiler Input Rating) x ((1/Tested Efficiency)-(1/Desired Efficiency)) x (Hours per Year)
Savings ($) = (MBtu Savings) x (Energy Cost)
M02 Savings (MBtu) = (Boiler Input Rating) x ((1/Old Boiler Efficiency)-(1/New Boiler Efficiency)) x (Hours per Year)
Savings ($) = (MBtu Savings) x (Energy Cost)
APPENDIX C - EQUATIONS USED IN CALCULATIONS - AKIACHAK
FOR E01 - Hours Reduced
From the Energy Management Handbook, Turner
4th Edition Table 13.8 p361
Savings from installing occupancy sensors are as follows:
Offices (Private) 25-50%
Offices (Open Spaces) 20-25%
Rest Rooms 30-75%
Corridors 30-40%
Storage Areas 45-65%
Meeting Rooms 45-65%
Conference Rooms 45-65%
Warehouses 50-75%
For E02
Load factor assumed to be 80% except in some cases. Vacuum pumps assumed 100% load factor.
Diversity factor assumed to be 95%.
Tables 2A and 2B - 1995 Commercial Building Energy Consumption
2003 ASHRAE Applications Handbook, Chapter 35
Building
Characteristics
Space
Heat Cool Ventilation
Education 32.8 4.8 1.6
Food sales 27.5 13.4 4.4
Food service 30.9 19.5 5.3
Health care 55.2 9.9 7.2
Lodging 22.7 8.1 1.7
Mercantile and service 30.6 5.8 2.5
Office 24.3 9.1 5.2
Public assembly 53.6 6.3 3.5
Public order and safety 27.8 6.1 2.3
Religious worship 23.7 1.9 0.9
Storage/Warehouse 15.7 0.9 0.3
Vacant 11.9 0.6 0.3
Energy End-Use (1,000 Btu/ft 2-yr)
APPENDIX D
POST INSTALLATION
PHOTOS
APPENDIX D – POST INSTALLATION PHOTOS - AKIACHAK
New Boiler Installation at the Day Care Boiler Installation at the Clinic
Installed Occupancy Sensor