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ENERGY AUDIT FINAL REPORT
Moose Pass Elementary
31810 Depot Road
Moose Pass, AK 99631
(907) 714‐8825
AkWarm ID No. CIRI‐52Z‐CAEC‐01
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Contents
I. Executive Summary .................................................................................................................. 3
II. Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 7
III. Energy Audit Process ............................................................................................................. 8
IV. Method of Analysis ................................................................................................................. 9
V. Building Description .............................................................................................................. 10
VI. Historic Energy Consumption and Cost............................................................................. 12
VII. Equipment Inventory and Photo Survey .......................................................................... 13
VIII. Energy Conservation Measures ....................................................................................... 14
VIII.I SCHOOL ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES ............................................................................................... 14
VIII.II ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION AND OPTIMIZATION ......................................... 18
Appendices
Appendix A – Energy Benchmark Data
Appendix B – AkWarm Commercial Reports
Appendix C – Major Equipment List
Appendix D – Energy Conservation Measures
Appendix E – Site Visit Photos
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Limitations of Study
This energy audit is intended to identify and recommend potential areas of energy savings, estimate the value of the
savings, and provide an opinion of the costs to implement the recommendations. This audit meets the criteria of a
Level 2 Investment Grade Audit (IGA) per the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, Air-conditioning
Engineers (ASHRAE) and the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), and is valid for one year. The life of the IGA
may be extended on a case-by-case basis, at the discretion of AHFC. In preparing this report, the preparers acted
with the standard of care prevalent in this region for this type of work. All results are dependent on the quality of
input data provided. Not all data could be verified and no destructive testing or investigations were undertaken.
Some data may have been incomplete.
This report is not intended to be a final design document. Any modifications or changes made to a building to realize
the savings must be designed and implemented by licensed, experienced professionals in their fields. Lighting
upgrades should undergo a thorough lighting analysis to assure that the upgrades will comply with State of Alaska
Statutes as well as Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) recommendations. All liabilities for upgrades, including
but not limited to safety, design, and performance are incumbent upon the professional(s) who prepare the design.
Coffman Engineers, Inc (CEI) and Central Alaska Engineering Company (CAEC) bear no responsibility for work
performed as a result of this report.
Financial ratios may vary from those forecasted due to the uncertainty of the final installed design, configuration,
equipment selected, installation costs, related additional work, or the operating schedules and maintenance provided
by the owner. Furthermore, many ECMs are interactive, so implementation of one ECM may impact the
performance of another ECM. CEI and CAEC accept no liability for financial loss due to ECMs that fail to meet the
forecasted financial ratios.
The economic analyses for the ECMs relating to lighting improvements are based solely on energy savings.
Additional benefits may be realized in reduced maintenance cost, deferred maintenance, and improved lighting
quality. The new generation lighting systems have significantly longer life leading to long term labor savings,
especially in high areas like Gyms and exterior parking lots. Lighting upgrades displace re-lamping costs for any
fixtures whose lamps would otherwise be nearing the end of their lifecycle. This reduces maintenance costs for 3-7
years after the upgrade. An overall improvement in lighting quality, quantified by numerous studies, improves the
performance of students and workers in the built environment. New lighting systems can be designed to address all
of the above benefits.
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This material is based upon work supported by the Department of Energy under Award Number DE-EE0000095.
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I. Executive Summary
This report presents the findings of an energy audit conducted at Moose Pass Elementary School as part
of a contract for:
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
Contact: Rebekah Luhrs
4300 Boniface Parkway
Anchorage, AK 99510
Email: rluhrs@ahfc.us
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Contact: Dave Spence
139 East Park Avenue
Soldotna, AK 99669
Email: dspence@kpbsd.k12.ak.us
This audit was performed using ARRA funds to promote the use of innovation and technology to solve
energy and environmental problems in a way that improves the State’s economy. This can be achieved
through the wiser and more efficient use of energy.
The July 2009-June 2010 documented annual utility costs at this facility are as follows:
Electricity $11,730
Propane $20,321
Total $32,051
July 2009-June 2010 Energy Utilization Index (EUI) = 145.4kBtu/sf
July 2009-June 2010 Energy Cost Index = 3.47 $/sf
Energy Conservation Measures calculated to be cost effective are shown below in Table 1 with cost,
savings, and investment returns. Be aware that the measures are not additive because of the interrelation
of several of the measures. The cost of each measure for this level of auditing is ± 30% until detailed
engineering, specifications, and hard proposals are obtained. A table of all ECMs considered is attached
as Appendix D, Energy Conservation Measures.
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Table 1
Recommended Cost Effective Energy Conservation Measures
(ECM’s)
PRIORITY LIST – RECOMMENDED ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES
Rank Feature Recommendation
Annual
Energy
Savings
Installed
Cost SIR Payback
(years)
1* Summer Equipment
Shutdown
Turn off boilers and water
heaters during the
summer.
$136 $0 ∞ 0
2
Setback Thermostat:
Gym
Implement a Heating
Temperature Unoccupied
Setback to 60.0 deg F for
the Gym space.
$1,679 $1,000 22.98 0.6
3
Setback Thermostat:
Classrooms
Implement a Heating
Temperature Unoccupied
Setback to 60.0 deg F for
the Classrooms space.
$1,457 $1,000 19.96 0.7
4
Lighting:
Class/Heavy Use
Office 2T8
Light****
Replace with 49 FLUOR
(2) T8 4' F32T8 32W
Standard Program
StdElectronic and Add
new Occupancy Sensors
and Improve Manual
Switching
$511 $721 10.92 1.4
5 Exterior Door: Shed
Single Door
Remove existing door and
install standard pre-hung
U-0.16 insulated door,
including hardware.
$49 $467 2.52 9.5
6* Upgrade Controls
Install DDC control
system to control temp
setbacks, outside air and
motor run time
$3,507 $30,000 2.34 8.6
7 Air Tightening
Perform air sealing to
reduce air leakage by
20%.
$1,280 $6,000 2.03 4.7
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PRIORITY LIST – RECOMMENDED ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES
Rank Feature Recommendation
Annual
Energy
Savings
Installed
Cost SIR Payback
(years)
8
Lighting:
Class/Heavy Use
Office 4T8
Light****
Replace with 2 FLUOR
(4) T8 4' F32T8 32W
Standard (2) Program
StdElectronic and Add
new Occupancy Sensors
and Improve Manual
Switching
$19 $121 2.03 6.4
9** HVAC And DHW
Replace four circulation
pumps with electronically
commutated motors
$241 $1,680 1.82 7
10 Lighting: Kitchen Replace with 3 FLUOR
CFL, Reflector 23W R25
$34 $120 1.81 3.5
11* Fill in 50%
windows
Replace half of classroom
window areas with solid
wall.
$193 $3,000 1.61*** 15.5
12 Exterior Door: Shed
- Double Door
Remove existing door and
install standard pre-hung
U-0.16 insulated door,
including hardware.
$119 $1,868 1.52 15.7
13
Exterior Door:
Double Exterior
Doors
Remove existing door and
install standard pre-hung
U-0.16 insulated door,
including hardware.
$391 $6,136 1.52 15.7
14 Lighting: Restroom
****
Replace with 12 FLUOR
(2) T8 4' F32T8 32W
Standard Program
StdElectronic and Add
new Occupancy Sensors
and Improve Manual
Switching
$59 $601 1.52 10.1
15 Lighting: Gym
Replace with 16 FLUOR
(4) T5 45.2" F54W/T5 HO
Standard (2) StdElectronic
and Add new Occupancy
Sensors and Improve
Manual Switching, Multi-
Level Switch
$273 $3,950 1.10 14.5
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PRIORITY LIST – RECOMMENDED ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES
Rank Feature Recommendation
Annual
Energy
Savings
Installed
Cost SIR Payback
(years)
16* Condensing
Boiler/Furnace
Replace boilers and
furnace with 92% AFUE
minimum condensing
boiler and condensing
furnace
$1,924 $30,000 1.09 15.6
17 Lighting: Exterior
Lighting
Replace with 3 LED 50W
Module StdElectronic
$75 $1,125 1.02 15
* ECM item was modeled with separate AkWarm model and as a result, the item is not an additive
measure and is not included in the final cost savings total in the final AkWarm model in the Appendix D.
** $1,680 is the repair cost, which is the incremental cost of repairing a burned-out pump with a new
electronically commutated motor rather than repairing with the same model pump as the original.
*** SIR for window ECM could not be calculated in AkWarm due to the fact that the ECM could not be
modeled as an improvement item in AkWarm. However, based on a 25 yr life for the new wall, the SIR is
estimated to be 1.55.
**** This item is intended to be implemented once the existing instant start ballasts fail and require
replacement, negating the cost of installing new ballasts.
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II. Introduction
This comprehensive energy audit covers the 9,245 square foot (sf) Moose Pass Elementary School. The
school campus includes 8,555 sf of classrooms, locker rooms, restrooms, administrative offices, a library,
and a gymnasium. There is also a 170 sf generator storage shed, a 360 sf storage shed, and a 160 sf
storage shed on the campus. The location of the school is shown in the following maps.
Moose Pass – Google Maps
Moose Pass Elementary School – Google Maps
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III. Energy Audit Process
Prior to visiting the school, the first task was to collect and review two years of utility data for electricity
and fuel oil usage. This information was used to analyze operational characteristics, calculate energy
benchmarks for comparison to industry averages, estimate savings potential and establish a baseline to
monitor the effectiveness of implemented energy conservation measures. A spreadsheet was used to enter,
sum, and calculate benchmarks and to graph energy use information (see Appendix A). The primary
benchmark calculation used for comparison and baseline data is the Energy Utilization Index, or EUI (see
Section VI).
After gathering the utility data and calculating the EUI, the next step in the audit process was to review
the architectural and engineering drawings to develop a building profile which documented building age,
type, usage, and major energy consuming equipment or systems such as lighting, Heating, Ventilating,
and Air Conditioning (HVAC), water heating, refrigeration, snow-melt, and etc. The building profile is
utilized to generate, and answer, all possible questions regarding the facility’s energy usage. These
questions were then compared to the energy usage profiles developed during the utility data gathering
step. After this information was gathered, the next step in the process was to conduct a site survey.
A site survey was completed on June 29, 2011. The audit included inspecting the building systems that
impact energy consumption and answering questions from the preliminary review of the school. The on-
site contact during the investigation was Mr. John Grimes of the KPBSD Maintenance Department1. The
following information was also collected while on site: occupancy schedules, O&M practices, building
energy management program, and other information that has an impact on energy consumption.
The following energy audit includes an evaluation of the information gathered, the researching of possible
conservation opportunities, organizing the energy audit into a comprehensive report, and making ECM
recommendations for mechanical, electrical, and building envelope improvements.
1 Mr. John Grimes, (907) 398-6915 (mobile), (907) 224-9530 (office)
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IV. Method of Analysis
Coffman Engineers (CEI) began the site survey after completing the preliminary audit tasks noted in
Section II. The site survey provided critical input in deciphering where energy opportunities exist within
the facility. The audit team walked the entire site to inventory the building envelope (roof, windows, etc.),
the major equipment including HVAC, water heating, lighting, and equipment in kitchens, offices, and
classrooms. The site survey was used to determine an understanding of how the major equipment is used.
The collected data was entered into the AkWarm Commercial™ software, an energy calculating program
for buildings. The data was processed by AkWarm to model a baseline from which energy conservation
measures (ECMs) could be considered. The model was compared to actual utility costs to ensure the
quality of baseline and proposed energy modeling performed by AkWarm. The recommended ECMs
focus on building envelope, HVAC, lighting, water heating, and other electrical measures that will reduce
annual energy consumption.
ECMs are evaluated based on building use and processes, local climate conditions, building construction
type, function, operational schedule, existing conditions, and foreseen future plans. When new equipment
is proposed, energy consumption is calculated based on the manufacturer’s cataloged information where
possible. Energy savings are calculated by AkWarm.
Implementation of more than one ECM often affects the savings of other ECMs. The savings may in
some cases be relatively higher for an ECM implemented individually than when that ECM is just one of
multiple recommended ECMs. For example, implementing reduced operating schedules of inefficient
lighting systems may result in a given savings. Also implementing a more efficient lighting system will
add to the savings, but less than the efficient lighting would alone because there is less energy to be saved
when the lights are on a reduced operating schedule. Thus, if multiple ECM’s are recommended, the
combined savings must be calculated and identified appropriately in groups.
In Appendix D, Energy Conservation Measures, the simple lifetime calculation is shown for each ECM.
The lifetime for each ECM is estimated based on the typical life of the equipment being replaced or
altered. The energy savings are extrapolated throughout the lifetime of the ECM. The total energy savings
are calculated as the total lifetime multiplied by the yearly savings.
Cost savings are calculated based on the historical energy costs for the building. Installation costs include
labor and equipment to evaluate the initial investment required to implement and ECM. These are applied
to each recommendation with simple paybacks calculated. The energy analyst’s opinions of probable cost
are garnered from Means Cost Data, other industry publications, and local contractors and suppliers. In
addition, where applicable, maintenance cost savings are estimated and applied to the net savings.
The costs and savings are applied to calculate simple payback2 and Savings to Investment Ratio3
(SIR).These are listed in Appendix D and summarized in Table 1 of this report. The SIR is calculated as a
ratio by dividing the break even cost by the initial installed cost
2 The simple payback is based on the years that it takes for the net savings to payback the net installation cost (Cost
divided by Savings).
3 Savings to Investment Ratio (SIR): Break Even Cost divided by initial installed cost, where Break-Even Cost is
how much can be spent and still have the measure be cost effective; it equals the Present Value (PV) of Savings over
the life of the measure minus PV of maintenance costs.
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V. Building Description
The Moose Pass Elementary School is a single story building with an attached two story gymnasium.
Original construction of the classroom areas occurred in 1953 and multiple additions have been
constructed with the latest addition occurring in 1997. The construction of the building consists of wood
framing with metal siding and a crawlspace underneath all areas except the gymnasium. The school is
typically occupied from 8AM to 4PM during the weekdays with extracurricular and community activities
happening occasionally in the evenings and the weekends in the gymnasium area. There are an estimated
24 full time occupants of the building, including 18 children and 4 adults. There are three detached sheds
at the school as well. Two sheds are used for storage of school equipment while the other shed houses the
emergency generator.
Exterior walls of the main building, excluding the gymnasium area, use a double pane, wood framed
window and have an estimated U-factor in the range of 0.59 BTU/hr-sf-F. The wall height of the main
building is 9 feet high with an additional foot above the suspended ceiling as a soffit area, making the
total wall height 10 feet. The exterior walls have been insulated using R-9 FGB (fiberglass batt) between
the studs. Exterior walls of the crawlspace are insulated with two inches of extruded polystyrene
insulation and the interior walls have been lined with two inch FGB. The crawlspace walls are 4 ft tall.
The gym walls are 2”x8” wood stud construction at 16” on-center and are insulated with R-19 FGB
insulation. The average gym wall height is 21 feet above the finished floor.
The roof system has FGB insulation above the gymnasium with an estimated R-38 insulating value. The
main building was re-roofed and it is assumed that the insulation is R-38 FGB, based on the most recent
classroom addition. Calculations have determined that there is approximately 1676 SF of below grade
wall component, 9650 SF of above grade wall component, 8653 SF of roof assembly, and 8555 sf of
concrete flooring for the main building.
The main building is heated using through-wall unit ventilators in the classroom and library areas, hot
water baseboard in the office areas, and cabinet unit heaters in the hallway areas. Heat for the cabinet unit
heaters is supplied from two hot water boilers which run continuously during the year. The boilers are
produced by Weil McLain, Model HE-6 and are rated at 167,000 BTU input for heating. The through-
wall ventilators are produced by Nesbitt and are assumed to be original equipment. This heating system is
controlled using pneumatic controls. Exhaust fans for the restrooms in the main building are ducted to an
exhaust fan on the roof.
The gymnasium building (including the kitchen area, the locker areas, and the restrooms) is heated and
ventilated using a Jernlund 74-37580 forced air furnace. The furnace provides 550,000 BTU/hr at 6,500
CFM. The furnace provides ventilation air all year. The kitchen exhaust is provided with a 1050 CFM
Vulcan range hood while the restroom/locker areas are provided with a 530 CFM rooftop mounted
exhaust fan. An 890 CFM rooftop exhaust fan is provided for the mechanical room.
The three detached sheds are each heated by an electric unit heater. Each shed’s thermostat is set for
40°F. The construction of the sheds consists of 2”x4” wall construction, 16-inches on center, with two
inches of batt insulation between the studs. The sheds have been elevated off of the ground using cinder
blocks, but the exposed floor has not been insulated. It was assumed that the ceiling spaces of the sheds
contained two inch batt insulation. The storage sheds have a total of 690 sf of above grade floors, 1638 sf
of above grade wall area, and 976 sf of roof assembly.
Domestic hot water for the main building is supplied by a 50 gallon tank type electric hot water heater,
manufactured by the American Water Heater Company. The domestic hot water for the attached
gymnasium building is supplied by a 50 gallon tank type propane water heater, manufactured by A.O.
Smith. Both water heaters are in good condition and are less than five years old.
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The majority of the building areas are lit via 2-foot by 4-ft recessed 32W T-8 fluorescent lamp system
with electronic ballasts. In the gymnasium, the play area is lit by 250W metal halide lights with wire
screens. The exterior soffit areas to the school consist of 75W high pressure sodium (HPS) light system.
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VI. Historic Energy Consumption and Cost
Tables provided in Appendix A, Energy Benchmark Data Report, represent the electric and propane gas
energy usage for the surveyed facility from January 2009 to December 2010. Homer Electric provides the
electricity and Suburban provides the propane to the building. Both utilities bill under their commercial
rate schedules.
The electric utility bills for consumption in kilowatt-hours (kWh) and for maximum demand in kilowatts
(kW). One kilowatt-hour is equivalent to 3413 BTUs. The consumption (kWh) is determined as the
wattage times the hours it is running. For example, 1,000 watts running for one hour, or 500 watts
running for two hours. The maximum demand is simply the sum of all electrical devices on
simultaneously. For example, ten, 100 watt lights running simultaneously would create a demand of 1,000
watts (1 kW). Demand is averaged over rolling window, usually 15 minutes. Thus, the facility must be
concerned not only with basic electricity usage (consumption) but also the rate at which it gets used. The
basic usage charges are shown as generation service and delivery charges along with several non-utility
generation charges.
The propane gas supplier bills for consumption in gallons of propane. Propane is delivered under a
contract to top off the tank on a monthly basis. The average heating value of propane gas is 91,800 BTUs
per gallon, which is equal to approximately 0.92 Therms of energy.
The average billing rates for energy use are calculated by dividing the total cost by the total usage. Based
on the electric and propane utility data provided, the 2009 and 2010 costs for the energy and consumption
at the surveyed facility are summarized in Table 2 below.
Table 2
Energy Cost and Consumption Data for 2009 and 2010
2009 2010
Electric 0.16 $/kWh 0.13 $/kWh
Propane Gas 1.72 $/Gal 1.77 $/Gal
Total Cost $33,059 $31,042
ECI 3.58 $/sf 3.36 $/sf
Electric EUI 32.1 kBtu/sf 29.5 kBtu/sf
Propane EUI 103.9 kBtu/sf 108.0 kBtu/sf
Building EUI 144.5 kBtu/sf 146.3 kBtu/sf
The Energy Cost Index (ECI) is derived by dividing the annual cost and dividing it by the building square
footage. The building square footage was calculated to be 9,245 sf. This area includes the 8,555 sf school,
the 170 sf generator storage shed, the 360 sf storage shed, and the 160 sf storage shed.
The Energy Utilization Index (EUI) is a measure of a building’s energy utilization per square foot of
building. This calculation is completed by converting the building’s utility consumption (propane and
electric) over a specified time period, typically one year, to British Thermal Units (BTU) and dividing this
number by the building square footage. EUI is a good measure of a building’s energy use and is utilized
regularly for comparison of energy performance amongst buildings of similar type. The electric and
propane EUI figures can be separated to analyze the comparative energy use. The EUI numbers for this
facility are listed above.
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VII. Equipment Inventory and Photo Survey
Following the completion of the field survey a detailed equipment list was created and is attached as
Appendix C. The major equipment listed are considered to be the major energy consuming equipment in
the building whose replacement could yield substantial energy savings.
An approximate age was assigned to the equipment if a manufactured date was not shown on the
equipment’s nameplate. As listed in the 2011 ASHRAE Handbook for HVAC Applications, Chapter 37,
Table 4, the service life for the equipment along with the remaining useful life in accordance to the
ASHRAE standard are also noted in the equipment list.
Where there are zero (0) years remaining in the estimated useful life of a piece of equipment, this is an
indication that maintenance costs are likely on the rise and more efficient replacement equipment is
available which will lower the operating costs of the unit. Maintenance costs should also fall with the
replacement.
Additionally, photos of various equipment and the building construction were taken during the site visit.
Several photos detailing the equipment and building are included in Appendix E.
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VIII. Energy Conservation Measures
VIII.I School Energy Conservation Measures
ECM #1 – Turn Off Un-used Mechanical Equipment in Summer Months
It was noted during the site visit that the two boilers, two hot water heaters, supply fan to the boiler room,
the furnace, and various other mechanical equipment were left on during the summer months. By turning
off un-used mechanical equipment during the summer, at least $136 could be saved. The saving-to-
investment ratio is infinite and payback is zero, as no investment is required and there is nothing spent to
upgrade this system.
ECM #2 and #3 – Setback Thermostat
Significant energy savings exist by reducing the room temperature of the gym and classrooms during
unoccupied times. Reducing the temperature to 60F during unoccupied times will save approximately
$1,679 for the gym and $1,457 for the classrooms. The SIR for the gym and classroom ECMs is 22.98
and 19.96, respectively.
ECM #4 – Replace the Instant Start Electronic Ballasts with Programmable Start Ballasts in all
Two Lamp Fluorescent Light Fixtures in the Classrooms and Frequently Used Office Spaces, and
Install Occupancy Sensors for Control.
The original two lamp fluorescent light fixtures installed in the Moose Pass School classrooms and offices
were equipped with fluorescent T12 lamps, and magnetic ballasts. Nearly every light fixture has since
been upgraded with T8 lamps and instant start electronic ballasts. It is recommended that the existing
instant start ballasts be replaced with programmable start electronic ballasts and new occupancy sensors
be installed in each classroom and office. Programmable start ballasts are recommended because
occupancy sensors shorten the life of instant start ballasts, due to frequent switching.
By providing programmable start ballasts and occupancy sensor control of the classrooms and offices in
Moose Pass School approximately $511 will be saved annually, with an initial cost of $721. This installed
cost is for the occupancy sensors only. It is recommended that the programmable start ballasts be
replaced when the existing instant start ballast fails. The savings-to-investment ratio (SIR) is
approximately 10.92 and the simple payback is approximately 1.4 years.
ECM #5 – Replace Exterior Door in Shed
The existing door of the heated shed is old with a low insulation value of approximately R-1. It is
recommended that this door be removed and replaced with a new R-6.25 minimum (U-0.16) insulated
door. This ECM will save approximately $49 per year with a payback of 9.5 years and an SIR of 2.52.
ECM #6 – Upgrade Control System to DDC Controls
The existing controls at Moose Pass are pneumatic controls, which allow limited feedback and control of
the building’s mechanical system. Upgrading the building control system to a Direct Digital Control
(DDC) system will offer significantly more control over the mechanical system and allow significant
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energy savings to be had. When upgrading the control system to new DDC controls there are two
options: 1) installing DDC controls with new DDC compatible electric actuators or 2) installing DDC
controls with electric-to-pneumatic (E/P) transducers to operate existing pneumatic actuators. The second
option was evaluated in this ECM, as it will involve less material and installation costs because existing
pneumatic actuators can be used. Using a DDC system for high level mechanical control will allow
automatic temperature setbacks, reduced motor run time and reduced AHU operations and better outdoor
air intake control. A new DDC system will cost approximately $30,000 and save $3,507 annually. The
SIR for this improvement was estimated at 2.34 based on a 20 year serviceable life. The simple payback
is 8.6 years.
ECM #7– Seal Building Envelope and Reduce Infiltration by 20%
A large portion of the school was built during the 1950’s with double paned wood-framed windows, 2x4
wall construction and a crawlspace area. The three classrooms and the library also contain unit ventilators
mounted in the wall to provide ventilation and heat to the rooms. All of these items contribute to a large
infiltration loss from the building, due to air leakage. Methods to decrease the infiltration into the building
include: sealing around the windows and doors with caulking and insulation, gasketing the through-wall
ventilators, providing gaskets to all exterior cover plates, install additional insulation to the crawlspace
areas, and add weather stripping around exterior doors. Reducing infiltration by 20% with air sealing
improvements will save approximately $1,280 per year and will have an initial cost of approximately
$6,000. The savings-to-investment ratio (SIR) is approximately 2.03 with a payback of 4.7 years.
ECM #8 – Replace the Instant Start Electronic Ballasts with Programmable Start Ballasts in all
Four Lamp Fluorescent Light Fixtures in the Classrooms and Frequently Used Office Spaces, and
Install Occupancy Sensors for Control.
The original four lamp fluorescent light fixtures installed in the Moose Pass School classrooms and
offices were equipped with fluorescent T12 lamps, and magnetic ballasts. Nearly every light fixture has
since been upgraded with T8 lamps and instant start electronic ballasts. It is recommended that the
existing instant start ballasts be replaced with programmable start electronic ballasts and new occupancy
sensors be installed in each classroom and office. Programmable start ballasts are recommended because
occupancy sensors shorten the life of instant start ballasts, due to frequent switching.
By providing programmable start ballasts and occupancy sensor control of the classrooms and offices in
Moose Pass School approximately $19 will be saved annually, with an initial cost of $121. This installed
cost is for the occupancy sensors only. It is recommended that the programmable start ballasts be
replaced when the existing instant start ballast fails. The savings-to-investment ratio (SIR) is
approximately 2.03 and the simple payback is approximately 6.4 years.
ECM #9 – Replace Constant Speed Pumps with Electronically Commutated Motors
The four circulation pumps, P-1, P-2, P-3 and P-4, installed in the school are constant speed pumps. New,
high-efficiency pumps with electronically commutated (EC) motors have integral speed controls which
read system demand. This will allow the pump to slow down with significant electrical savings.
Replacing the existing motors with EC motors now (while the existing motor is still functional) will result
in a $4,215 replacement cost with an annual energy savings of $241. The SIR for this replacement is 0.73
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with a 17.5 year payback. However, upgrading to EC motors when the existing motors fail and are in
need of repair will offer a much better payback; because the marginal cost of choosing a high efficiency
EC motors over the standard replacement is only a $1,680 repair cost. This repair cost offers a simple
payback of 7.0 yrs, resulting in an SIR of 1.82. The repair upgrade is recommended as it is the most cost
effective option
ECM #10– Re-lamp the Existing Incandescent Light Fixtures with Compact Fluorescent Lamps
There are approximately three (3) existing 100w incandescent light fixtures located in the kitchen of
Moose Pass School. By replacing the incandescent lamps with compact fluorescent lamps approximately
$34 will be saved annually, with an initial cost of $120. The savings-to-investment ratio (SIR) is
approximately 1.81 and the simple payback is approximately 3.5 years.
ECM #11 - Remove Half of East Classroom Windows and Replace with Solid Wall
The school classrooms have large areas of single pane, operable windows with wooden frames. By
removing half of the windows from the east-facing classrooms and filling in the space with solid insulated
walls, the school would save $193 per year. At an installation cost of $3,000, the payback will be 15.5
years. By replacing the windows, the infiltration from the cracks around the existing windows would be
reduced as well. The SIR for this improvement item could not be calculated in AkWarm due to the fact
that the ECM could not be modeled as an improvement item in AkWarm. However, based on a 25 yr life
for the new wall, the SIR is estimated to be 1.61.
ECM #12 – Replace Existing Double Door in Heated Shed
The existing double door of the heated shed is old with a low insulation value of approximately R-1.7. It
is recommended that this double door be removed and replaced with a new R-6.25 minimum (U-0.16)
insulated door. This ECM will save approximately $119 per year with a payback of 15.7 years and an
SIR of 1.52.
ECM #13 – Replace Existing Double Doors in School
The existing double doors of the school are old with low insulation values of approximately R-1.7. It is
recommended that these doors be removed and replaced with new R-6.25 minimum (U-0.16) insulated
doors. This ECM will save approximately $391 per year with a payback of 15.7 years and an SIR of
1.52.
ECM #14– Replace the Instant Start Electronic Ballasts with Programmable Start Ballasts in all
Fluorescent Light Fixtures in the Restrooms, and install Occupancy Sensors for Control.
The original light fixtures installed in the Moose Pass School restrooms were 4' 2 lamp T12 fluorescent
surface mounted strip light fixtures with magnetic ballasts. Nearly every light fixture has since been
upgraded with T8 lamps and instant start electronic ballasts. It is recommended that the existing instant
start ballasts be replaced with programmable start electronic ballasts and new occupancy sensors be
installed in each classroom and office. Programmable start ballasts are recommended because occupancy
sensors shorten the life of instant start ballasts, due to frequent switching.
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By providing programmable start ballasts and occupancy sensor control of the restrooms in Moose Pass
School approximately $59 will be saved annually, with an initial cost of $601. This installed cost is for
the occupancy sensors only. It is recommended that the programmable start ballasts be replaced when the
existing instant start ballast fails. The savings-to-investment ratio (SIR) is approximately 1.52 and the
simple payback is approximately 10.1 years.
ECM #15 –Replace Gym Lighting with T-5HO High Bay Light Fixtures, and Install Occupancy
Sensors for Control
The gymnasium in the Moose Pass Elementary School is currently lit by sixteen 250W Metal Halide light
fixtures. These fixtures are not compatible with occupancy sensors because of a long start time. By
replacing the existing light fixtures with 4 lamp T5HO light fixtures with occupancy sensor control,
approximately $273 will be saved annually with a payback of 14.5 years and a SIR of 1.10.
ECM #16 – Replace Existing Boilers and Furnace with Condensing-Burner Units
While the two cast iron boilers (B-1 and B-2) still have approximately 10 more years of service, the
furnace for the gym area is original to the gym and is past its serviceable life expectancy. If the boilers
and the furnace were replaced with new, high efficiency equipment, the savings would be approximately
$1,924 per year at an installed cost of $30,000. The SIR ratio is 1.09 with a payback period of 15.6 years.
The service life of the new boilers and furnace is approximately 25 to 30 years, according to ASHRAE.
Installing a condensing furnace as a repair when the existing furnace fails will improve the ECM to just
the marginal cost of the better furnace. This option is recommended as it is more cost-effective.
ECM #17 – Replace the High Pressure Sodium Exterior Light Fixtures with LED Light Fixtures.
The existing exterior light fixtures are equipped with 100W high pressure sodium (HPS) lamps and are
controlled by a photocell and a timer to shutdown the lights during the night. By replacing the existing
HPS light fixtures with LED light fixtures approximately $75 will be saved annually, with an initial cost
of $1,125. The savings-to-investment ratio (SIR) is approximately 1.02 and the simple payback is
approximately 15.0 years.
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VIII.II Administrative Controls for Energy Conservation and Optimization
While the intent of many energy conservation measures is to increase the efficiency of fuel-burning and
electrical equipment, an important factor of energy consumption lies in the operational profiles which
control the equipment usage. Such profiles can be managed by administrative controls and departmental
leadership. They determine how and when fuel-burning and electrical equipment are used, and therefore
have a greater impact on energy savings potential than simply equipment upgrades alone. Significant
energy cost savings can be realized when ECMs are combined with efficient-minded operational profiles.
Operational profiles may be outlined by organization policy or developed naturally or historically. These
profiles include, but are not limited to: operating schedules, equipment setpoints and control strategies,
maintenance schedules, and site and equipment selection.
Optimization of operational profiles can be accomplished by numerous methods so long as the intent is
reduction in energy-using equipment runtime. Due to the numerous methods of optimization, energy cost
savings solely as a result of operational optimization are difficult to predict. Quantification, however, is
easy to accomplish by metering energy usage during and/or after implementation of energy-saving
operational profiles and ECMs. Shown below are some examples which have proven successful for other
organizations.
Optimization of site selection includes scheduling and location of events. If several buildings in a given
neighborhood are all lightly used after regularly occupied hours, energy savings can be found when after-
hours events are consolidated and held within the most energy efficient buildings available for use. As a
result, unoccupied buildings could be shut down to the greatest extent possible to reduce energy
consumption.
Two operational behaviors which can be combined with equipment upgrades are operating schedules and
equipment control strategies including setpoints. Occupancy and daylight sensors can be programmed to
automatically shut off or dim lighting when rooms are unoccupied or sufficiently lit from the sun.
Operating schedules can be optimized to run equipment only during regular or high-occupancy periods.
Also, through a central control system, or with digital programmable thermostats, temperature setpoints
can be reduced during low-occupancy hours to maximize savings. In addition, sporadically used
equipment can be shut down during unoccupied hours to further save energy. In general, having
equipment operating in areas where no occupants are present is inefficient, and presents an opportunity
for energy savings.
Operational profiles can also be implemented to take advantage of no- or low-cost ECMs. Examples
include heating plant optimizations (boiler section cleaning, boiler flush-through cleaning) and tighter
controls of equipment setbacks and shutdowns (unoccupied zones equipment shutdown, easier access to
and finer control of equipment for after-hours control). In a large facility management program,
implementation of these measures across many or all sites will realize dramatic savings due to the
quantity of equipment involved.
Changes to building operational profiles can only be realized while simultaneously addressing health,
safety, user comfort, and user requirements first. It is impractical to expect users to occupy a building or
implement operational behaviors which do not meet such considerations. That said, it is quite practical for
management groups to implement administrative controls which reduce losses brought about by excess
and sub-optimum usage.
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Appendix A
Energy Benchmark Data
First Name Last Name Middle Name Phone
Paul Brenner 907‐714‐8825
State Zip
AK 99669
Monday‐
Friday
Saturday Sunday Holidays
7 to 50 0 0
Average # of
Occupants
During
80 0 0 0
Renovations / Notes
Date
53, 60, 74, 93
Note:Drawings are maintained at district maintenance office in Soldotna
Contact Person
Email
pbrenner@kpbsd.k12.ak.us
Mailing Address City
148 N. Binkley St Soldotna
Primary
Operating
Hours
Details
Unknown Renovations
Facility Address Facility City Facility Zip
31810 Depot Rd Moose Pass 99631
Building Type Community Population Year Built
School 250 1935
Building Name/ Identifier Building Usage Building Square Footage
Moose Pass Education 9,245
KPBSD Municipal 03/15/11
REAL Preliminary Benchmark Data Form
PART I – FACILITY INFORMATION
Facility Owner Facility Owned By Date
Note:
PART II – ENERGY SOURCES
Heating Oil Electricity Natural Gas Propane Wood Coal
$ /gallon $ / kWh $ / CCF $ / gal $ / cord $ / ton
Other energy
sources?
2. Provide utilities bills for the most recent two‐year period for each energy source you use.
1. Please check every energy source you use in the table below. If known, please enter the base rate you
pay for the energy source.
Drawings are maintained at district maintenance office in Soldotna.
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Moose Pass
Buiding Size Input (sf) =9,245
2009 Natural Gas Consumption (Therms)
2009 Natural Gas Cost ($)
2009 Electric Consumption (kWh)84,642
2009 Electric Cost ($)13,441
2009 Propane Consumption (Therms)10,466
2009 Propane Cost ($)19,618
2009 Total Energy Use (kBtu)1,335,495
2009 Total Energy Cost ($)33,059
Annual Energy Use Intensity (EUI)
2009 Electricity (kBtu/sf)31.2
2009 Propane (kBtu/sf) 103.9
2009 Energy Utilization Index (kBtu/sf)144.5
Annual Energy Cost Index (ECI)
2009 Electric Cost Index ($/sf)1.45
2009 Propane Cost Index ($/sf)2.12
2009 Energy Cost Index ($/sf)3.58
2010 Electric Consumption (kWh)77,640
2010 Electric Cost ($)10,019
2010 Propane Consumption (Therms)10 8742010 Propane Consumption (Therms)10,874
2010 Propane Cost ($)21,023
2010 Total Energy Use (kBtu)1,352,356
2010 Total Energy Cost ($)31,042
Annual Energy Use Intensity (EUI)
2010 Electricity (kBtu/sf)28.7
2010 Propane (kBtu/sf)108.0
2010 Energy Utilization Index (kBtu/sf)146.3
Annual Energy Cost Index (ECI)
2010 Electric Cost Index ($/sf)1.08
2010 Propane Cost Index ($/sf)2.27
20010 Energy Cost Index ($/sf)3.36
Note:
1 kWh = 3,413 Btu's
1 Therm = 100,000 Btu's
1 CF ≈ 1,000 Btu's
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Moose PassElectricityBtus/kWh =3,413Provider Customer # Month Start Date End Date Billing Days Consumption (kWh) Consumption (Therms) Demand Use Electric Cost ($) Unit Cost ($/kWh) Demand Cost ($)Homer Electric 285083 Jul-08 6/18/2008 7/20/2008332,691928$403$0.15Homer Electric 285083 Aug-08 7/21/2008 8/20/2008313,42911718$564$0.16Homer Electric 285083 Sep-08 8/21/2008 9/22/2008335,80019824$872$0.15Homer Electric 285083 Oct-08 923/2008 10/22/2008306,64122728$992$0.15Homer Electric 285083 Nov-08 10/23/2008 11/19/2008288,25428231$1,182$0.14Homer Electric 285083 Dec-08 11/20/2008 12/22/2008339,48832435$1,578$0.17Homer Electric 285083 Jan-09 12/23/2008 1/21/20093011,47139236$1,825$0.16Homer Electric 285083 Feb-09 1/22/2009 2/22/20093210,15434735$1,662$0.16Homer Electric 285083 Mar-09 2/23/2009 3/24/2009308,28728332$1,344$0.16Homer Electric 285083 Apr-09 3/25/2009 4/22/2009298,11627730$1,293$0.16Homer Electric 285083 May-09 4/23/2009 5/21/2009296,43121927$1,065$0.17Homer Electric 285083 Jun-09 5/22/2009 6/22/2009323,88013222$661$0.17Homer Electric 285083 Jul-09 6/23/2009 7/22/2009302,6809110$404$0.15Homer Electric 285083 Aug-09 7/23/2009 8/23/2009322,8009615$468$0.17Homer Electric 285083 Sep-09 8/24/2009 9/21/2009295,84019922$798$0.14Homer Electric 285083 Oct-09 9/22/2009 10/21/2009296,0002050$800$0.13Homer Electric 285083 Nov-09 10/22/2009 11/19/2009278,12027734$823$0.10Homer Electric285083Dec-0911/20/200912/20/2009309,00030732$1,182$0.13Homer Electric285083Dec-0911/20/200912/20/2009309,00030732$1,182$0.13Homer Electric 285083 Jan-10 12/21/2009 1/19/2010298,80030031$1,056$0.12Homer Electric 285083 Feb-10 1/20/2010 2/17/2010298,72029832$1,058$0.12Homer Electric 285083 Mar-10 2/18/2010 3/18/2010327,64026131$971$0.13Homer Electric 285083 Apr-10 3/19/2010 4/19/2010317,44025429$964$0.13Homer Electric 285083 May-10 4/20/2010 5/20/2010306,08020826$831$0.14Homer Electric 285083 Jun-10 5/21/2010 6/21/2010304,52015422$664$0.15Jul - 08 to Jun - 09 total:84,6422,889326$13,441$0Jul - 09 to Jun - 10 total:77,6402,650285$10,019$0Jul - 08 to Jun - 09 avg:$0.16Jul - 09 to Jun - 10 avg:$0.13Moose Pass Elementary School Draft Energy Audit Report Coffman Engineers, Inc. AkWarm ID No. CIRI-52Z-CAEC-01 Moose Pass Elementary School Final Energy Audit Report Coffman Engineers, Inc. 6/11/2012 AkWarm ID No. CIRI-52Z-CAEC-01
$1,200$1,400$1,600$1,800$2,0008,00010,00012,00014,000Electric Cost ($)Electric Consumption (kWh)Moose Pass - Electric Consumption (kWh) vs. Electric Cost ($)Electric Consumption (kWh)$0$200$400$600$800$1,00002,0004,0006,000Electric Cost ($)Electric Consumption (kWh)Date (Mon - Yr)Electric Consumption (kWh)Electric Cost ($)Moose Pass Elementary School Draft Energy Audit Report Coffman Engineers, Inc. AkWarm ID No. CIRI-52Z-CAEC-01 Moose Pass Elementary School Final Energy Audit Report Coffman Engineers, Inc. 6/11/2012 AkWarm ID No. CIRI-52Z-CAEC-01
Moose PassPropaneBtus/Gal =91,800ProviderCustomer #MonthStart DateEnd DateBilling DaysConsumption (Gal)Consumption (Therms)Demand UsePropane Gas Cost ($)Unit Cost ($/Therm)Demand Cost ($)Suburban836-003Jul-087/1/20087/31/200830574527$1,3752.61Suburban836-003Aug-088/1/20088/31/200830471432$1,0402.41Suburban836-003Sep-089/1/20089/30/200829481442$1,0372.35Suburban836-003Oct-0810/1/200810/31/2008301,4051,290$2,7592.14Suburban836-003Nov-0811/1/200811/30/2008291,1521,058$2,2192.10Suburban836-003Dec-0812/1/200812/31/2008301,080991$1,8041.82Suburban836-003Jan-091/1/20091/31/2009302,3542,161$3,6791.70Suburban836-003Feb-092/1/20092/28/200927647594$1,0861.83Suburban836-003Mar-093/1/20093/31/2009301,059972$1,6491.70Suburban836-003Apr-094/1/20094/30/2009291,6031,472$2,2441.52Suburban836-003May-095/1/20095/31/200930575528$7261.38Suburban836-003Jun-096/1/20096/30/20092900$00.00Suburban836-003Jul-097/1/20097/31/20093000$00.00Suburban836-003Aug-098/1/20098/31/200929813746$1,0231.37Suburban836-003Sep-099/1/20099/30/200929940863$1,1881.38Suburban836-003Oct-0910/1/200910/31/200929730670$9201.37Suburban836-003Nov-0911/1/200911/30/2009291,5411,415$3,0972.19Suburban836-003Dec-0912/1/200912/31/2009301,3771,264$2,9632.34Suburban836-003Jan-101/1/20101/31/2010301,3421,232$3,0802.50Suburban836-003Feb-102/1/20102/28/2010271,1421,048$1,4691.40Suburban836-003Mar-103/1/20103/31/2010301,5361,410$2,9262.08Suburban836-003Apr-104/1/20104/30/2010291,013930$1,8441.98Suburban836-003May-105/1/20105/31/201030927851$1,6631.95Suburban836-003Jun-106/1/20106/30/201029484444$8501.91Jul - 08 to Jun - 09 total:11,40110,4660$19,618$0Jul - 09 to Jun - 10 total:11,84510,8740$21,023$0Jul - 08 to Jun - 09 avg:1.96Jul - 09 to Jun - 10 avg:1.86Moose Pass Elementary School Draft Energy Audit Report Coffman Engineers, Inc. AkWarm ID No. CIRI-52Z-CAEC-01 Moose Pass Elementary School Final Energy Audit Report Coffman Engineers, Inc. 6/11/2012 AkWarm ID No. CIRI-52Z-CAEC-01
$2,500 $3,000 $3,500 $4,000 1,5002,0002,500Propane Cost ($)Propane Consumption (Therms)Moose Pass - Propane Consumption (Therms) vs Propane Cost ($)Propane Consumption (Therms)$0 $500 $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 05001,000Propane Cost ($)Propane Consumption (Therms)Date (Mon - Yr)Propane Cost ($)Moose Pass Elementary School Draft Energy Audit Report Coffman Engineers, Inc. AkWarm ID No. CIRI-52Z-CAEC-01 Moose Pass Elementary School Final Energy Audit Report Coffman Engineers, Inc. 6/11/2012 AkWarm ID No. CIRI-52Z-CAEC-01
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Appendix B
AkWarm Commercial Reports
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Energy Audit – Energy Analysis and Cost
Comparison
AkWarm Commercial Audit Software
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General Project Information
PROJECT INFORMATION AUDITOR INFORMATION
Building: Moose Pass School Auditor Company: Coffman Engineers, Inc.
Address: 31810 Depot Road, Moose Pass, AK Auditor Name: Walter Heins
City: Moose Pass Auditor Address: 800 F Street
Anchorage, AK 99501 Client Name: Paul Brenner
Client Address: 148 N. Binkley St.
Soldotna, AK 99669
Auditor Phone: (907) 276-6664
Auditor FAX: (907) 276-5042
Client Phone: (907) 714-8825 Auditor Comment:
Client FAX:
Design Data
Building Area: 9,245 square feet. This area
includes the 8,555 sf school, the 170 sf generator
storage shed, the 360 sf storage shed, and the 160
sf storage shed.
Design Heating Load: Design Loss at Space:
342,921 Btu/hour
with Distribution Losses: 349,742 Btu/hour
Plant Input Rating assuming 82.0% Plant
Efficiency and 25% Safety Margin: 533,144
Btu/hour
Note: Additional Capacity should be added for
DHW load, if served.
Typical Occupancy: 36 people Design Indoor Temperature: 63.1 deg F
(building average)
Actual City: Moose Pass Design Outdoor Temperature: -7.5 deg F
Weather/Fuel City: Moose Pass Heating Degree Days: 11,126 deg F-days
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Utility Information
Electric Utility: Chugach Electric - Commercial -
Sm
Natural Gas Provider: None
Average Annual Cost/kWh: $0.150/kWh Average Annual Cost/ccf: $0.000/ccf
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Moose Pass Elementary School Final Energy Audit Report Coffman Engineers, Inc. 6/11/2012 AkWarm ID No. CIRI-52Z-CAEC-01 MAJOR EQUIPMENT INVENTORY TAG LOCATION FUNCTION MAKE MODEL TYPE CAPACITY EFFICIENCY MOTOR SIZE ASHRAE SERVICE LIFE ESTIMATED REMAINING USEFUL LIFE NOTES B-1 BOILER RM BUILDING HEATING WEIL-MCLAIN Model HE-6 CAST IRON PROPANE FUEL 167 MBH ≈ 80% - 30 15 B-2 BOILER RM BUILDING HEATING WEIL-MCLAIN Model HE-6 CAST IRON PROPANE FUEL 167 MBH ≈ 80% - 30 15 P-1 BOILER RM HEATING WATER CIRC GRUNDFOS UMS 50-40 INLINE 40GPM 15' NEMA STANDARD 1/3 10 0 P-2 BOILER RM BOILER CIRCULATION TACO 007-BF3-1W INLINE 23GPM 10' NEMA STANDARD 1/25 10 0 P-3 BOILER RM BOILER CIRCULATION TACO 007-BF3-1W INLINE 23GPM 10' NEMA STANDARD 1/25 10 0 P-4 BOILER RM HEATING WATER CIRC GRUNDFOS UPS 15-42f INLINE 17GPM 15' NEMA STANDARD 1/25 10 0 FUR - 1 ROOM 114 GYM FORCED AIR FURNACE JERNLUND 74-37580 UPWARD FLOW FURNACE PROPANE FUEL 6500 CFM; 687.5 MBH ≈ 75% 3 18 0 EF-1 ROOF LOCKER/REST-ROOM EXHAUST - - ROOF MOUNTED 1050 CFM NEMA STANDARD 1/4 20 3 EF-2 ROOF KITCHEN EXHAUST PENN V12 ROOF MOUNTED 530 NEMA STANDARD 1/4 20 3
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Energy Conservation Measures
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PRIORITY LIST – RECOMMENDED ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES
Rank Feature Recommendation
Annual
Energy
Savings
Installed
Cost SIR Payback
(Years)
1 Setback
Thermostat:
Gym
Implement a Heating Temperature
Unoccupied Setback to 60.0 deg F for
the Gym space.
$1,679 $1,000 22.98 0.6
2 Setback
Thermostat:
Classrooms
Implement a Heating Temperature
Unoccupied Setback to 60.0 deg F for
the Classrooms space.
$1,457 $1,000 19.96 0.7
3 Lighting:
Class/Heavy
Use Office 2T8
Light
Replace with 49 FLUOR (2) T8 4'
F32T8 32W Standard Program
StdElectronic and Add new Occupancy
Sensor and Improve Manual Switching
$511 $721 10.92 1.4
4 Exterior Door:
Shed Single
Door
Remove existing door and install
standard pre-hung U-0.16 insulated
door, including hardware.
$49 $467 2.52 9.5
5 Air Tightening Perform air sealing to reduce air leakage
by 20%.
$1,280 $6,000 2.03 4.7
6 Lighting:
Class/Heavy
Use Office 4T8
Light
Replace with 2 FLUOR (4) T8 4' F32T8
32W Standard (2) Program StdElectronic
and Add new Occupancy Sensor and
Improve Manual Switching
$19 $121 2.03 6.4
7 HVAC And
DHW
Replace four circulation pumps with
electronically commutated motors
$241 $1,680 1.82 7
8 Lighting:
Kitchen
Replace with 3 FLUOR CFL, Reflector
23W R25
$34 $120 1.81 3.5
9 Exterior Door:
Shed - Double
Door
Remove existing door and install
standard pre-hung U-0.16 insulated
door, including hardware.
$119 $1,868 1.52 15.7
10 Exterior Door:
Double Exterior
Doors
Remove existing door and install
standard pre-hung U-0.16 insulated
door, including hardware.
$391 $6,136 1.52 15.7
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PRIORITY LIST – RECOMMENDED ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES
Rank Feature Recommendation
Annual
Energy
Savings
Installed
Cost SIR Payback
(Years)
11 Lighting:
Restroom
Replace with 12 FLUOR (2) T8 4'
F32T8 32W Standard Program
StdElectronic and Add new Occupancy
Sensor and Improve Manual Switching
$59 $601 1.52 10.1
12 Lighting: Gym Replace with 16 FLUOR (4) T5 45.2"
F54W/T5 HO Standard (2) StdElectronic
and Add new Occupancy Sensor and
Improve Manual Switching, Multi-Level
Switch
$273 $3,950 1.10 14.5
13 Lighting:
Exterior
Lighting
Replace with 3 LED 50W Module
StdElectronic
$75 $1,125 1.02 15
14 Lighting:
Restroom
Replace with 2 FLUOR (4) T8 4' F32T8
32W Standard Program StdElectronic
and Add new Occupancy Sensor and
Improve Manual Switching
$19 $301 0.99 15.6
15 Window/Skylig
ht: Double Pane
glass - Not
South
Replace existing windows with Low
E/argon fiberglass or insulated vinyl
windows
$453 $36,660 0.22 80.9
16 Window/Skylig
ht: Double Pane
Glass - South
Replace existing windows with Low
E/argon fiberglass or insulated vinyl
windows
$111 $9,730 0.20 87.7
17 Lighting:
Utility/Storage
Replace with FLUOR (4) T8 4' F32T8
32W Standard Program StdElectronic
$1 $150 0.15 105.2
TOTAL $6,772 $71,629 1.35 10.6
* ECMs #1, #6, #11 and #16 in the Executive Summary at the beginning of the report were modeled with
separate AkWarm models for each ECM, due to the modeling limitations of improvement items in
AkWarm. As a result, ECMs #1, #6, #11 and #16 from the Executive Summary are not additive measures
and therefore are not included in Appendix D.
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ENERGY AUDIT REPORT – ENERGY EFFICIENT RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Building Envelope
Insulation
Rank Location Existing Type/R-Value Recommendation Type/R-
Value
Installe
d Cost
Annual
Energy
Savings
Exterior Doors – Replacement
Rank Location Size/Type/Condition Recommendation Installe
d Cost
Annual
Energy
Savings
4 Exterior
Door: Shed
Single Door
Door Type: R-1 Door (non-
standard, not exterior)
Modeled R-Value: 1
Remove existing door and
install standard pre-hung U-
0.16 insulated door,
including hardware.
$467 $49
9 Exterior
Door: Shed
- Double
Door
Door Type: Metal - fiberglass
or mineral wool
Modeled R-Value: 1.7
Remove existing door and
install standard pre-hung U-
0.16 insulated door,
including hardware.
$1,868 $119
10 Exterior
Door:
Double
Exterior
Doors
Door Type: Metal - fiberglass
or mineral wool
Modeled R-Value: 1.7
Remove existing door and
install standard pre-hung U-
0.16 insulated door,
including hardware.
$6,136 $391
Windows and Glass Doors – Replacement
Rank Location Size/Type/Condition Recommendation Installed
Cost
Annual
Energy
Savings
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15 Window/Sk
ylight:
Double Pane
glass - Not
South
Glass: Single pane with storm
window
Frame: Reinforced
Vinyl/Alum-Clad Wood
Spacing Between Layers:
Quarter Inch
Gas Fill Type: Air
Modeled U-Value: 0.58
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
including Window Coverings:
0.46
Replace existing windows
with Low E/argon
fiberglass or insulated vinyl
windows
$36,660 $453
16 Window/Sk
ylight:
Double Pane
Glass -
South
Glass: Single pane with storm
window
Frame: Reinforced
Vinyl/Alum-Clad Wood
Spacing Between Layers:
Quarter Inch
Gas Fill Type: Air
Modeled U-Value: 0.58
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
including Window Coverings:
0.46
Replace existing windows
with Low E/argon
fiberglass or insulated vinyl
windows
$9,730 $111
Air Leakage
Rank Location Estimated Air Leakage Recommended Air Leakage
Target
Installed
Cost
Annual
Energy
Savings
5 Air Tightness estimated as: 1.10
cfm/ft2 of above-grade shell
area at 75 Pascals
Perform air sealing to
reduce air leakage by 20%.
$6,000 $1,280
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2. Mechanical Equipment
Mechanical
Rank Recommendation Installed
Cost
Annual
Energy
Savings
7 Replace four circulation pumps with electronically commutated motors $1,680 $241
Setback Thermostat
Rank Location Size/Type/Condition Recommendation Installed
Cost
Annual
Energy
Savings
1 Gym Existing Unoccupied Heating
Setpoint: 65.0 deg F
Implement a Heating
Temperature Unoccupied
Setback to 60.0 deg F for
the Gym space.
$1,000 $1,679
2 Classrooms Existing Unoccupied Heating
Setpoint: 65.0 deg F
Implement a Heating
Temperature Unoccupied
Setback to 60.0 deg F for
the Classrooms space.
$1,000 $1,457
Ventilation
Rank Recommendation Cost Annual
Energy
Savings
3. Appliances and Lighting
Lighting Fixtures and Controls
Rank Location Existing Recommended Installed
Cost
Annual
Energy
Savings
3 Class/Heavy
Use Office
2T8 Light
49 FLUOR (2) T8 4' F32T8
32W Standard Instant
StdElectronic with Manual
Switching
Replace with 49 FLUOR
(2) T8 4' F32T8 32W
Standard Program
StdElectronic and Add new
Occupancy Sensor and
Improve Manual Switching
$721 $511
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6 Class/Heavy
Use Office
4T8 Light
2 FLUOR (4) T8 4' F32T8 32W
Standard (2) Instant
StdElectronic with Manual
Switching
Replace with 2 FLUOR (4)
T8 4' F32T8 32W Standard
(2) Program StdElectronic
and Add new Occupancy
Sensor and Improve
Manual Switching
$121 $19
8 Kitchen 3 INCAN A Lamp, Std 100W
with Manual Switching
Replace with 3 FLUOR
CFL, Reflector 23W R25
$120 $34
11 Restroom 12 FLUOR (2) T8 4' F32T8
32W Standard Instant
StdElectronic with Manual
Switching
Replace with 12 FLUOR
(2) T8 4' F32T8 32W
Standard Program
StdElectronic and Add new
Occupancy Sensor and
Improve Manual Switching
$601 $59
12 Gym 16 MH 250 Watt StdElectronic
with Manual Switching
Replace with 16 FLUOR
(4) T5 45.2" F54W/T5 HO
Standard (2) StdElectronic
and Add new Occupancy
Sensor and Improve
Manual Switching, Multi-
Level Switch
$3,950 $273
13 Exterior
Lighting
3 HPS 100 Watt StdElectronic
with Manual Switching, Clock
Timer or Other Scheduling
Control, On/Off Photoswitch
Replace with 3 LED 50W
Module StdElectronic
$1,125 $75
14 Restroom 2 FLUOR (4) T8 4' F32T8 32W
Standard Instant StdElectronic
with Manual Switching
Replace with 2 FLUOR (4)
T8 4' F32T8 32W Standard
Program StdElectronic and
Add new Occupancy
Sensor and Improve
Manual Switching
$301 $19
17 Utility/Stora
ge
INCAN A Lamp, Std 300W
with Manual Switching
Replace with FLUOR (4)
T8 4' F32T8 32W Standard
Program StdElectronic
$150 $1
Refrigeration
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Rank Location Existing Recommended Installed
Cost
Annual
Energy
Savings
Other Electrical Equipment
Rank Location Existing Recommended Installed
Cost
Annual
Energy
Savings
Cooking/Clothes Drying
Rank Recommended Installed
Cost
Annual
Energy
Savings
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Appendix E
Site Visit Photos
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1. Front of School 2. Back View of School. Gym Area Is On The
Right Side of The Photograph.
3. Generator Shed and Storage Sheds 4. Through-Wall Unit Ventilator Opening
5. Operable Wood Framed Classroom Window 6. East Side Classroom Windows
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7. Through-Wall Unit Ventilator 8. Boilers B-1 and B-2
9. Forced Air Propane Furnace
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