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Project # CIRI-ANC-CAEC-35
Prepared for:
The Municipality of Anchorage
Sullivan Sports Arena
1600 Gambell St
Anchorage, AK 99501
Audit performed by:
Energy Audits of Alaska
P.O. Box 220215
Anchorage, AK 98522
Contact: Jim Fowler, PE, CEA#1705
Jim@jim-fowler.com
206.954.3614
Prime Contractor:
Central Alaska Engineering Company
32215 Lakefront Drive
Soldotna, AK 99699
Contact: Jerry Herring, PE, CEA #1484
AKEngineers@starband.net
907.260.5311
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Executive Summary 5
2. Audit and Analysis Background 15
3. Acknowledgements 17
4. Building Description & Function 18
5. Historic Energy Consumption 22
6. Interactive Effects of Projects 22
7. Loan Program 22
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Photos 24
Appendix B: AkWarm-C Report 33
Appendix C: Equipment Schedules 42
Appendix D: Additional, Building-Specific EEM detail 51
Appendix E: Specifications supporting EEM’s 73
Appendix F: Benchmark Data 81
Appendix G: Building related nomenclature 89
Appendix H: Building & Equipment usage 91
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REPORT DISCLAIMERS
This audit was performed using American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
funds, managed by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC).
This energy audit is intended to identify and recommend potential areas of energy
savings, estimate the value of the savings and approximate the costs to implement the
recommendations. 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 recommendations should all be first analyzed through a thorough
lighting analysis to assure that the recommended lighting upgrades will comply with
State of Alaska Statute as well as Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)
recommendations. Energy Audits of Alaska, LLC and Central Alaska Engineering
Company bear no responsibility for work performed as a result of this report.
Payback periods may vary from those forecasted due to the uncertainty of the final
installed design, configuration, equipment selected, and installation costs of
recommended Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs), or the operating schedules and
maintenance provided by the owner. Furthermore, EEMs are typically interactive, so
implementation of one EEM may impact the cost savings from another EEM. Neither
the auditor, Central Alaska Engineering Company, AHFC, or any other party involved in
preparation of this report accepts liability for financial loss due to EEMs that fail to meet
the forecasted payback periods.
This audit meets the criteria of an Investment Grade Audit (IGA) per the Association of
Energy Engineers definition, and is valid for one year. The life of the IGA may be
extended on a case-by-case basis, at the discretion of the AHFC.
IGA’s are the property of the State, and may be incorporated into AkWarm-C, the
Alaska Energy Data Inventory (ARIS), or other state and/or public information system.
AkWarm-C is a building energy modeling software developed under contract by AHFC.
This material is based upon work supported by the Department of Energy under Award
Number DE-EE0000095. This report was prepared as an account of work sponsored
by an agency of the United States Government. Neither the United States Government
nor any agency thereof, nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, express or
implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness,
or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or
represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Reference herein to
any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark,
manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement,
recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government or any agency
thereof. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state
or reflect those of the United States Government or any agency thereof.
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1. Executive Summary
Building Owner:
Municipality of Anchorage
3640 East Tudor
Anchorage, AK 99507
Building contact:
Ernest Jackson, GM
jacksone@sullivanarena.com
907-632-2602
Norman P. Long
Technical Supervisor
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
P.O. Box 10120
Anchorage, AK 99510-1020
Contact: Rebekah Luhrs
Energy Specialist
907-330-8141
rluhrs@ahfc.us
907-279-0618
longn@sullivanarena.com
Guidance to the reader:
The Executive Summary is designed to contain all the information the building
owner/operator should need to determine how the subject building’s energy
efficiency compares with other similar use buildings, which energy
improvements should be implemented, approximately how much they will cost
and their estimated annual savings. Sections 2 through 7 of this report and the
Appendices, are back-up and provide much more detailed information should
the owner/operator, or their staff, desire to investigate further.
This audit was performed using American Recovery and Reinvestment act
(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. The
audit and this report are pre-requisites to access AHFC’s Retrofit Energy
Assessment Loans (REAL) program, which is available to the building’s owner.
The purpose of the energy audit is to identify cost-effective system and facility
modifications, adjustments, alterations, additions and retrofits. Systems
investigated during the audit included heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
(HVAC), interior and exterior lighting, motors, building envelope, and energy
management control systems (EMCS).
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The site visit to this building occurred on February 8th and 9th, 2012.
Unique building nomenclature used in this report is found in Appendix G.
The Sullivan Sports Arena is owned by the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA)
and under lease to the venue management firm, SMG of Alaska, Inc. The
building will accommodate up to 8300 people for flat events such as concerts
when the ice is covered, and 6400 people for hockey events when the ice is
used.
The original building was constructed in 1981, the ice rink sub-soil heat piping,
refrigeration piping and floor were replaced in 1990, additions were made to the
north and south main concourse level in 1997, the team locker rooms were
renovated in 1999 (including a lighting upgrade), the roof was replaced in 2008
and audience and parking lot lighting was upgraded in 2011. According to the
building supervisor, a mechanical upgrade, which will include automating the
building’s HVAC controls, is planned to start within the next two years
There have been numerous other minor upgrades, but no other major
modifications are known to have been made.
Energy Consumption and Benchmark Data
Benchmark utility data for 2009 and 2010 is summarized in Tables 1 and 2
below.
Table 1
2009 2010
Consumption Cost Consumption Cost
Electricity ‐ kWh 2,398,080 $ 258,910 2,178,000 $ 256,117
Natural Gas ‐ Therms 154,910 $ 156,242 123,210 $ 103,169
Totals $ 415,152 $ 359,286
A benchmark measure of energy use relative to other similar function buildings
in the area is the Energy Use Index (EUI), which takes the total annual energy
used by the facility divided by the square footage area of the building, for a value
expressed in terms of kBTU/SF. This number can then be compared to other
buildings to see if it is average, higher or lower than similar buildings in the area.
Likewise, the Energy Cost Index (ECI) is the cost of all energy used by the
building expressed in $/SF of building area. Comparative values are shown in
Table 2 below.
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0 50 100 150 200 250
Sullivan Arena
Dempsey Ice Arena
Ben Boeke Arena
Natural Gas EUI
Electrical EUI
Table 2 – 2009 & 2010 Average EUI and ECI
Sullivan
Arena
Dempsey
Ice Arena
Ben Boeke
Arena
Continental US Average for
Places of Public Assembly**
Energy Use Index
(EUI) ‐ kBTU/SF 143 333 171 89‐102
Energy Cost Index
(ECI) ‐ $/SF $2.56 $5.44 $3.48 ‐
** Data retrieved from the US Energy Administration database, these figures are for “Places of
Public Assembly”, the most relevant category tracked by the USEA.
Evaluation of energy consumption & benchmark data
As observed in Table 1 above, consumption of natural gas (NG) declined by 9%
and electricity by 20% from 2009 to 2010. The reasons for this are presumed to
be occupancy and usage related. Reasons are difficult to positively identify
because energy consumption in this building is so heavily dependent on its
usage. For example, if there is a motorcycle event, the cupola exhaust vents
are fully open and all ten air handling units (AHU’s) are turned on, with their
outside air (OSA) dampers 100% open. But when there is not an event in
progress, two AHU’s can be used, with 33% OSA to adequately heat and
ventilate the building.
Table 2 shows that the subject building’s EUI and ECI fall well below two very
similar buildings, the Ben Boeke ice arena and the Dempsey Anderson ice
arena.
As is typical for Alaskan buildings, a comparison to similar buildings in the
continental US shows Alaska buildings have a much higher EUI – which is to be
expected given the weather differences.
A deeper analysis of the energy consumption of these three buildings follows:
Chart 1
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Chart 1 above shows the subject building’s gas and electrical EUI compared to
the two other similar use buildings selected for comparison. All three of the
buildings have an ice arena, team locker rooms, and of course, ice refrigeration.
The Ben Boeke and Sullivan have single rinks and audience seting while the
Dempsey Anderson has a double rink and no audience seating.
Natural gas consumption:
NG EUI’s for the Ben Boeke and Sullivan are nearly identical – as one would
expect. Consumption for the Dempsey Anderson arena is an outlier. The
auditor also audited the Dempsey Anderson building and found its HVAC control
system settings to be the cause of the excessive NG consumption. See that
building’s detailed audit report for additional information on this.
Electrical consumption:
Based on Chart 1, the subject building’s electrical EUI is lower than either of the
comparison buildings. This is believed to be a result of occupancy and usage
differences. The Dempsey Anderson rinks are, for the most part, a practice
facility. The building and its two rinks are used an average of 80 hours/week for
10 months per year while the Sullivan arena has ice in place for only 6 months
each year and has an average building use of 28 hours/week for 12 months per
year. The Sullivan facility does house offices which are used 40-50 hours/week,
12 months per year, but the offices do not consume nearly the electricity used
by the ice refrigeration and high bay lighting. Ice refrigeration costs are typically
30% to 60% of an arenas total electrical consumption. Occupancy of the Ben
Boeke arena is not known, but presumed to be closer to the Dempsey facility as
it also is used as a practice rink.
Recommended Energy Efficiency Measures
Various Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs) have been analyzed for this
building to determine if they would provide energy savings with reasonably good
payback periods. EEMs are recommended for reasons including:
1.) they have a reasonably good payback period
2.) for code compliance
3.) end of life (EOL) replacement
4.) reasons pertaining to efficient building management
strategy, operations, maintenance and/or safety
All the EEMs considered for this facility are detailed in the attached AkWarm-C
Energy Audit Report in Appendix B and in Appendix D. Each EEM includes
payback times, estimated installation costs and estimated energy savings.
The summary EEM’s that follow are the only EEM’s that are recommended
for this building. Others have been considered (See Appendix D-3) but are not
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deemed to be justified or cost effective. The recommended EEM’s were
selected based on consideration from three perspectives: overall efficiency of
building management, reduction in energy consumption and return on
investment (ROI).
Efficient building management dictates, as an example: that all lights be
upgraded, that lamp inventory variations be minimized and that all appropriate
rooms have similar occupancy controls and setback thermostats - despite the
fact that a single or several rooms may have an unjustifiably long payback on
their individual lighting or controls upgrade.
Some of the summary EEM’s below contain individual EEM’s that are grouped
by type (i.e. all relevant lighting upgrades are summed and listed as a single
upgrade, all thermostat setback retrofits are grouped together and listed as a
single upgrade, etc.). They are prioritized as a group, with the highest ROI
(shortest payback) listed first. This does not preclude implementation of fast
payback EEM’s individually from other groups. Table 3 at the end of this section
summarizes these EEM’s and Appendix B (the AkWarm-C detailed report) and
Appendix D provide additional detail pertaining to each individual
recommendation.
A.) VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES (VFD’s)
Recognizing the past negative experience in this facility with
VFD’s, it is nonetheless recommended to re-visit this
recommendation. This recommendation is made to provide
management with visibility as to the costs and savings possible by
implementing VFD’s in this building if the grounding and harmonics
issues can be overcome. See Appendix D-2 for motors
considered and additional details.
VFD EEM:
Estimated cost $ 72,881
Annual savings $ 40,450
Payback 1.8 years
B.) RESIDENTIAL TYPE REFRIGERATORS & REFRIGERATED
VENDING MACHINES
There are three full size residential type refrigerators that appear to
be older than 10 years. They should be replaced at their EOL with
Energy Star versions at an incremental cost of $75 ea. There are
two refrigerated beverage vending machines, they should have
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VendingMiser’s installed. These EEM’s are found in Appendix B-7
& 15.
Combined refrigeration EEM’s:
Estimated cost $ 825
Annual Savings $ 424
Payback 1.9 years
C.) BUILDING DDC CONTROL SYSTEM
The auditor was informed that a building-wide HVAC controls
upgrade is in the preliminary stages of implementation. An overall
budgetary cost of $260,000 has been identified for the project. In
light of this DDC upgrade, the following EEM’s are bundled to
calculate estimated savings and the resulting payback.
DDC CONTROLS FOR BUILDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL
The upgraded HVAC controls system should incorporate night time
and unoccupied temperature setbacks by zone and/or room. This
will result in savings from a reduced building heating load and
savings from a reduced ice refrigeration load if arena air
temperatures are set back. It is recommended to use the air
setback temperatures listed in Appendix B-1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9 and 39.
As a rule of thumb, there is a 10% increase in ice refrigeration
costs for every 2F increase in room temperature. This translates
to a 61% reduction in refrigeration costs for a 20F setback
reduction in the arena air temperature. A 50F unoccupied arena
and seating setback is recommended in B-3.
Setback building temperature control EEM’s:
Annual savings from room
heating (see Appendix B) $ 38,829
Annual reduction in ice refrigeration costs $ 27,814
DDC CONTROLS FOR ICE TEMPERATURE CONTROL
It is recommended to include the ice refrigeration system in the
DDC controls upgrade. This will allow ice temperatures to be
increased based on usage (hockey ice temperatures vs.
recreational ice temperatures). See Appendix D-5A for detail.
Setback Ice Temperature:
Annual savings $ 18,239
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Summary Building DDC controls System EEM’s:
Estimated Cost $260,000
Annual Savings $ 84,882
Payback 3 years
D.) COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION
There are two walk-in freezers that appear to be original
equipment. The compressors and evaporators should be replaced
with energy efficient versions. Savings estimated by a local
refrigeration firm (Refrigeration and Food Equipment, Inc. in
Anchorage) is 15%-20%. The 15% savings was used in AkWarm-
C as well as an estimated maintenance savings of $500/yr for the
large Hobart freezer and $350/yr for the smaller Imperial freezer.
See Appendix D-6 for related information and Appendix B-13 & 15
for additional EEM detail.
Combined commercial refrigeration EEM’s:
Estimated cost $ 5,500
Annual Savings $ 1,423
Payback 3.9 years
E.) DESKTOP COMPUTERS
Desktop PC’s with an LCD monitor consume between 200 and 300
watts when in use. With a CRT monitor they consume between
300-500 watts. Laptops consume between 50 and 100 watts when
in use. It is recommended to replace the 23 desktop PC’s with
LCD monitors and the 5 with CRT monitors, with laptops at their
EOL. The incremental difference in cost is estimated to be $200
each and although the payback is approaching the life expectancy
of a laptop, the recommendation is still made. See Appendix B-17
& 25.
Personal Computer EEM:
Estimated cost $ 5,602
Annual savings $ 1,393
Payback 4 years
F.) ICE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM WASTE HEAT RECOVERY
It is recommended to recover waste heat from the ice refrigeration
system and use it to pre-heat incoming OSA to the nearest AHU’s.
See Appendix D-5B for detail.
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Waste heat recovery EEM:
Estimated cost $ 100,000
Annual Savings $ 22,804
Payback 4.4 years
G.) LOW EMISSIVITY CEILING PAINT
Radiated energy from the arena’s ceiling accounts for 25%-30% of
the ice refrigeration load. It is recommended at the next building
interior re-paint, to use a low emissivity paint on the ceiling. The
incremental difference in cost between re-painting with the existing
ceiling paint and using a low-e paint is used below. See Appendix
D-7.
Low Emissivity Ceiling EEM:
Estimated incremental cost $ 33,000
Annual savings $ 7,017
Payback 4.7 years
H.) MOTOR REPLACEMENTS WITH PREMIUM EFFICIENCY
The (18) 5 HP or larger motors in this building are listed in
Appendix C. All but (4) did not have nameplates accessible to
determine their rated operating efficiencies. In absence of known
efficiency ratings, Table 6 in Appendix D-4 lists the efficiency
ratings below which, each motor should be replaced with a
premium efficiency version – either at EOL or now.
As an example, looking at Table 6, if the nameplate efficiency of
the 20 HP motor in AHU-1 is less than 92.2% it should be replaced
with a premium efficiency motor at its EOL. But if its rated
efficiency is less than 89.9%, it should be replaced now. These
recommendations are made based on a 5 year payback.
The (2) 5 HP motors in SF-1 should be replaced with premium
efficiency motors at their EOL. The costs and savings below is
based only on these two motors.
Motor replacement EEM:
Estimated incremental cost to replace
2 motors at EOL with premium eff. $ 300
Annual Savings $ 53
Payback 5.7 years
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I.) LIGHTING AND LIGHTING CONTROLS
With the exception of the team room lighting, the basement
corridor lighting, audience lighting and the exterior parking lot
lights, the lighting in this building is all original equipment.
It is recommended to perform a complete building-wide lighting
upgrade. Additionally, it is recommended at the next building re-
lamp, or during the upgrade (i.e. when the lamps were to be
replaced anyway) replace all 32 watt T8 lamps with 28 watt energy
saver lamps. It is also recommended to add occupancy sensors to
all rooms, replace incandescent bulbs with CFL bulbs and replace
all exterior soffit HPS-100 watt and 250 watt bulbs with a base-
reducer and LED screw-in bulbs.
This EEM summarizes Appendix B-4, 8, 10-12, 14, 18-24 and 26-
38. See Appendix E for more information on occupancy sensors
and energy saver 28 watt lamps.
Combined Lighting Control EEM’s:
Estimated cost $ 121,033
Annual Savings $ 18,513
Payback 6.5 years
A summary of the estimated cost totals and estimated annual savings
totals of the summary EEM’s listed above, is found in Table 3 below, and
again at the end of Appendix B.
Table 3
Combined total of recommended EEM’s
summarized above:
Estimated total cost $ 392,960
Annual Savings (including
maintenance savings) $ 176,676
Simple payback 2.2 years
Does not include design or construction management costs
In addition to EEM’s, various Energy Conservation Measures (ECM’s) are
recommended. ECM’s are policies or procedures to be followed by
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management and employees that require no capital outlay. ECMs
recommended for this facility include:
1. Turn lights off when leaving a room that is not controlled by an
occupancy sensor.
2. All man-doors, roll-up doors and windows should be properly
maintained and adjusted to close and function properly.
3. Turn off computers, printers, faxes, etc. when leaving the office.
Utilize a desk plug load management device similar to the “Isola”
product found in Appendix E to turn off selected desk equipment
when the occupant leaves his or her desk.
4. Re-configure building occupants and activities to group un-
occupied offices (i.e. no tenant or staff using the space) or little
used spaces, into the same HVAC zone so that zone’s energy
consumption can be set back to minimal levels.
5. Continual Re-commissioning: A building is a living mini-
ecosystem and its use changes. Re-evaluate building usage at
least annually and confirm that building HVAC set points, zones,
etc. are optimized for the current usage and occupancy. This
building used digital lighting control modules (LCM’s); the lighting
control settings should also be continually re-commissioned
based on current building usage.
6. Lamp replacement should be a scheduled, preventative
maintenance activity. Re-lamp the entire building or entire usage
zones (a zone of the building that has similar lighting usage, so
lamps have roughly the same lifetime) as part of a scheduled
preventative maintenance routine. This assures all lamps are the
same color temperature (e.g. 2700K, 3000K, etc.) which
enhances occupant comfort and working efficiency. It also
minimizes expense because it is more cost effective to order large
quantities of the same lamp, and more labor efficient to dedicate
maintenance staff to a single re-lamp activity in a building zone,
rather than replace individual lamps as they fail.
7. Replace HVAC filters regularly. Maintain optimal operation of all
dampers, actuators, valves and other HVAC components.
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2. Audit and Analysis Background
Program Description: This audit included services to identify, develop, and
evaluate energy efficiency measures for the subject building. The scope of this
project included evaluating the building shell, lighting, hot water generation and
HVAC equipment. The auditor may or may not identify system deficiencies if
they exist. The auditor’s role is to identify areas of potential savings, many of
which may require more detailed investigation and analysis by other qualified
professionals.
a. Audit Description and Methodology: Preliminary audit information was
gathered in preparation for the site survey, including benchmark utility
consumption data, floor and lighting plans, and equipment schedules where
available. A site visit is then performed to inventory and evaluate the actual
building condition, including:
i. Building envelope (walls, doors, windows, etc)
ii. Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning
iii. Lighting systems and controls
iv. Building specific equipment
v. Plumbing Systems
b. Benchmark Utility Data Validation: Benchmark utility data provided
through AHFC’s initial phase of their REAL program is validated, confirming
that meter numbers on the subject building match the meters from which the
energy consumption and cost data were collected. If the data is inaccurate
or missing, new benchmark data is obtained. In the event that there are
inconsistencies or gaps in the data, the existing data is evaluated and
missing data points are interpolated.
c. Method of Analysis: The information gathered prior to the site visit and
during the site visit is entered into AkWarm-C, an energy modeling software
program developed specifically for AHFC to identify forecasted energy
consumption. The forecasts can then be compared to actual energy
consumption. AkWarm-C also has some pre-programmed EEM retrofit
options that can be analyzed with projected energy savings based on
occupancy schedules, utility rates, building construction type, building
function, existing conditions, and climatic data uploaded to the program
based on the zip code of the building. When new equipment is proposed,
energy consumption is calculated based on manufacturer’s cataloged
information.
Energy cost savings are calculated based on the historical energy costs for
the building. Installation costs include the labor and equipment required to
implement an EEM retrofit, but design and construction management costs
are excluded. Cost estimates are +/- 30% for this level of audit, and are
derived from one or more of the following: Means Cost Data, industry
publications, experience of the auditor, local contractors and/or equipment
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suppliers. Brown Electric, Haakensen Electric, Proctor Sales, Pioneer Door,
J.P. Sheldon and Refrigeration and Food Equipment, Inc. - all in Anchorage,
were consulted for some of the lighting, boiler, overhead door and air
handling retrofit and/or replacement costs. Maintenance savings are
calculated, where applicable, and are added to the energy savings for each
EEM.
The costs and savings are considered and a simple payback period and ROI
is calculated. The simple payback period is based on the number of years
that it takes for the savings to pay back the net installation cost (Net
Installation costs divided by Net Savings.) In cases where the EEM
recommends replacement at EOL, the incremental cost difference between
the standard equipment in place, and the higher efficiency equipment being
recommended is used as the cost basis for payback calculation. The SIR
found in the AkWarm-C report is the Savings to Investment Ratio, defined as
the annual savings multiplied by the lifetime of the improvement, divided by
the initial installed cost. SIR’s greater than 1.0 indicate a positive lifetime
ROI.
The life-time for each EEM is entered into AkWarm-C; it is estimated based
on the typical life of the equipment being replaced or altered.
d. Limitations of the Study: All results are dependent on the quality of input
data provided, and may only act as an approximation. Most input data such
as building and equipment usage, occupancy hours and numbers, building
and HVAC operating hours, etc. was provided to the auditor by on site
personnel.
In some instances, several methods may achieve the identified savings.
This report is not a design document. A design professional, licensed to
practice in Alaska and in the appropriate discipline, who is following the
recommendations, shall accept full responsibility and liability for the results.
Budgetary estimates for engineering and design of these projects in not
included in the cost estimate for each EEM recommendation, but these costs
can be approximated at 15% of the cost of the work.
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3. Acknowledgements: We wish to acknowledge the help of numerous individuals
who have contributed information that was used to prepare this report, including:
a. Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (Grantor): AHFC provided the grant
funds, contracting agreements, guidelines, and technical direction for
providing the audits. AHFC reviewed and approved the final short list of
buildings to be audited based on the recommendation of the Technical
Service Provider (TSP).
b. The Municipality of Anchorage (Owner): MOA provided a review and brief
history of the benchmarked buildings, building selection criteria, building
plans, equipment specifications, building entry and coordination with on-site
personnel.
c. Central Alaska Engineering Company (Benchmark TSP): CAEC oversaw
the compilation of electrical and natural gas consumption data through their
subcontractor, Energy Audits of Alaska, LLC. CAEC also entered that data
into the statewide building database, called the Alaska Retrofit Information
System (ARIS). CAEC was awarded the auditing contract for this MOA
building.
d. Energy Audits of Alaska (energy auditor): This firm has been selected to
provide audits under this contract. The firm has two mechanical engineers,
certified as energy auditors and/or professional engineers and has also
received additional training from CAEC and other TSP’s to acquire further
specific information regarding audit requirements and potential EEM
applications.
e. Accent Refrigeration Systems (ARS): ARS visited the subject building,
evaluated the ice refrigeration system and made recommendations regarding
possible energy efficiencies. See Appendix D-5 for report.
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4. Building Description and Function:
Shell: This is a multi-story building with a basement, totaling 151,470 square
feet, as calculated from plans. The basement level consists of an ice rink that,
again, according to plans is nearly NHL-sized at 192.5’ x 85’, plus approximately
5400 square feet of offices and 4500 square feet of locker and team rooms.
There are approximately 73,000 square feet of seating, approximately 28,000
square feet of storage, mechanical, garage and shops and another 24,000 feet
of mixed use space including concessions, corridors, restrooms, etc.
Floor: The ice rink floor has a 5” concrete slab poured below grade on top of a
membrane, then covered with 5” of sand with embedded sub-soil heat piping
and back up electric heat traces, covered by 4” of rigid insulation, covered by 5”
of cast concrete with embedded refrigeration piping.
The rest of the building is constructed on a 2-1/2” waterproofing slab covered
with fiberboard and a 5” poured concrete slab supported by foundation pilings.
Walls: Basement walls are cast concrete of varying thickness, the office walls
(basement level) are furred out in the interior with 2”x4” wood studs with R-13
batt. Portions of the main concourse walls are cast concrete with 2”x4” metal
studs furred out on the interior, also with R-13 batt. Other portions of the main
concourse walls and most of the upper concourse walls are 6” pre-cast
sandwich panels with 3” of embedded rigid insulation. The walls of the Zamboni
room and receiving garage in the basement level are cast concrete with 1-1/2”
furring and rigid foam inside. Interior walls are a combination of stud and
concrete masonry units (CMU’s). The inside of all exterior furred out walls as
well as interior stud walls are finished with gypsum; CMU walls are painted.
Exterior wall finish is concrete.
Roof: The roof is supported by steel trusses and pre-cast concrete beams and
columns. The trusses are covered by a 3” metal deck, which has 4” of rigid
insulation and a bitumen membrane.
Insulation values, as calculated by AkWarm-c are: Concrete basement walls R-
9.9, furred out basement walls in offices R-26.6; precast concrete with
embedded insulation R-17; Plaza (1997 addition) wall and roof insulated SIPS
R-11.3; tower walls R-17.5; roof R-23.2.
The few windows in this building are double pane aluminum frame and in good
condition. Overall, the building is in good condition.
Building system details are as follows:
a. Heating, Cooling, Ventilation and Controls: Heat is
provided by (2) Weil McLain 2520 MBH gas fired, cast iron,
sectional boilers, which appear to be original equipment
(1981) and therefore approaching their EOL. Heat is supplied
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to the basement offices by perimeter, finned tube baseboard
radiators and terminal re-heat coils in zone ventilation boxes.
It is supplied to the rest of the basement by a series of
hydronic unit heaters (UH’s) and cabinet unit heaters
(CUH’s).
Heat is provided to the main and upper concourses by (8)
direct gas fired furnace/AHU’s. Heat is supplied to the 1997
addition area through the heating coils in (4) small, ceiling
mounted AHU’s as well as additional CUH’s.
There is no cooling in the building. Cooling was originally
designed to be provided by evaporative cooling coils in the
large AHU’s located in the corner towers. According to on
site personnel, these coils have not been in use for a long
time, due to early leakage problems.
Ventilation is provided by (10) large AHU’s in the corner
towers of the facility, (2) of which are ventilation only and
supply air to the re-heat coils in the VAV boxes in the offices.
There are (4) smaller, ceiling mounted AHU’s in the north and
south Plaza area, which have hydronic heating coils. At least
(2) AHU’s are running continuously when the building is
occupied, and (1) or (2) more are run continuously through
the winter months. It is presumed as the OSA dampers are
closed, it is replaced by return air from the building, there is
no heat recovery from exhaust.
There are no centralized HVAC controls in the building other
than the building’s human, Technical Supervisor. Each AHU
is manually turned on and off and the 4-level OSA damper
settings are selected manually either locally or “remote” via
controllers in basement electrical rooms (remote controllers
over-ride local control). The control system is pneumatic, and
utilizes zoned, adjustable, low voltage and pneumatic
thermostats. The CUH’s and UH’s utilize local, low voltage
thermostats to control the fans in the UH”s and fan and
valves in the CUH’s. As evidenced by this building’s low NG
EUI, the building’s Technical Supervisor has been very
effective at minimizing the HVAC systems energy
consumption.
b. Ice Rink Refrigeration and Sub-soil heat: At the time of the
audit, the rink indoor temperature was 65F, the ice
temperature was 15F and the room air had a relative humidity
of 39%. Direct ice refrigeration is provided by a Holmsten
Model 135 Rinkmaster system utilizing (2) York RS84A
compressors driven by 100 HP Marathon motors. The
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refrigeration system uses 37F ground water for cooling
brought to the surface by a 35 HP submersible pump. A 7.5
HP secondary pump circulates glycol through an
intermediary, isolation loop between the refrigerant heat
exchanger and the ground water heat exchanger.
c. De-humidification: Humidity is controlled in this building
through OSA management. Measurements are taken
routinely by the Technical Supervisor or his staff, and AHU’s
are manually turned on or off, and OSA dampers are
manually opened or closed to regulate humidity.
d. Appliances: There is a large commercial clothes washer and
dryer, as well as a stacked washer and dryer, (5) residential
type refrigerators, (2) commercial, walk-in freezers, a
commercial reach-in freezer, a residential type upright freezer
and a 3-door reach-in commercial refrigerator. There is an
electric range/oven in the VIP lounge. This building has (28)
PC’s in use at various times of day, (5) of which have old
CRT monitors.
e. Concession Equipment: There is a large quantity and
broad diversity of equipment in use by concessionaires. This
includes beverage and beer keg coolers, deep fryers, ice
makers, hot dog warmers, pretzel warmers and espresso
machines. A complete list is found in Appendix C.
f. Plumbing Fixtures: This building contains a total of (32)
toilets, (25) of which are 3.5 gallons per flush (gpf) models,
(32) urinals, (65) lavatory sinks, (3) vomitory troughs which
double as urinal troughs and (12) showers. All toilets and
urinal have proximity sensing valves, as do (31) of the
lavatory sinks. The other (7) toilets use 1.6 gpf, the urinals
appear to use 1.0 gpf and the showers are rated (per plans)
at 2 gpm. See Appendix D-1 for EEM recommendations.
g. Domestic Hot Water: Hot water for ice re-surfacing, sinks,
showers and kitchens is provided by (2) gas fired, 600 gallon,
2000 MBH hot water heaters located in the boiler room.
h. Room Lighting & Controls: With the exception of the locker
& team rooms, the basement corridors and the NE tower
(lounge), the lighting in this building is original equipment.
Room lighting generally consists of T12-40w lamps and
fixtures with magnetic ballasts. The upgraded rooms utilize
T8-32w lamps with electronic ballasts. The upgraded locker
and team rooms are also the only rooms that utilize
occupancy sensors. The NE lounge lighting controls utilize
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step dim switches (see photos in Appendix A). Appendix B
details the recommendation of a full lighting upgrade. See
Appendix E for additional information on occupancy sensors.
All exit signs in the building are either LED or unlit, self-
luminous.
i. Arena Lighting & Controls: Arena lighting consists of sports
lighting and audience lighting, which includes aisle, entry and
stair lighting. During the benchmark period, audience lighting
consisted of 1500 watt, quartz fixtures. These fixtures were
replaced in 2011 with high bay T5-54 watt high output fixtures
and digital lighting controls. The sports light fixtures are 1000
watt MH fixtures, they were not upgraded, but they too were
retrofitted with digital lighting controls in 2011.
j. Concession Lighting: Concession lighting consists of T12-
40 watt fixtures (although some have been retrofitted with T8
fixtures) with magnetic ballasts, incandescent recessed can
and track lights, 250 watt MH pendants over the common
areas, some CFL plug-in recessed can lights and 250 watt
MH up-lights.
k. Exterior Lighting: There are (72) soffit lights at various
heights and locations around the building using 50 and 250
watt HPS bulbs (per plans), (5) LED wall packs, (8) 4-head
LED parking lot pole lights and (12) single head LED walkway
lights.
l. Building Shell: The building shell is described earlier; it
appears to be in average condition inside and slightly below
average on its exterior.
m. Motors: There are 18 large (5 HP or larger) motors in use in
this building. They are listed in Appendix C and were
considered for replacement with premium efficiency motors in
Appendix D-3.
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5. Historic Energy Consumption: Energy consumption is modeled within the
AkWarm-C program. The program typically analyzes twelve months of data.
Two year’s worth of natural gas and electricity consumption were averaged then
input into AKWarm-C. This monthly data is found in Appendix F.
Energy consumption was analyzed using two factors: the Energy Cost Index
(ECI) and the Energy Use Index (EUI). The energy cost index takes the annual
costs of natural gas and electrical energy over the surveyed period of time (two
years) divided by the square footage of the building. The ECI for this building is
$2.56/SF, the ECI for two comparison buildings, the Ben Boeke Arena and the
Dempsey Anderson Arena, are $3.48 and $5.44 respectively.
The energy use index (EUI) is the total annual average electrical and heating
energy consumption expressed in thousands of BTU/SF. The average of the
2009 and 2010 EUI for this building is 143 kBTU/SF; the average 2009/2010
EUI for the Ben Boeke arena is 171 kBTU/SF and 333 kBTU/SF for the Demsey
Anderson arena. The average for “Places of Public Assembly” buildings across
the US is 89-102 kBTU/SF as logged by the US Energy Information
Administration. This source data can be viewed at:
www.eia.gov/emeu/efficiency/cbecstrends/cbecs_tables_list.htm.
6. Interactive Effects of Projects: The AkWarm-C program calculates savings
assuming that all recommended EEM are implemented in the order shown in
Appendix B. Appendix D EEM’s are not included in the AkWarm-C model
unless referred to in the Appendix B EEM as “see also Appendix D-X”; in these
cases, the EEM is included in the AkWarm-C calculations. If some EEMs are
not implemented, savings for the remaining EEMs will be affected, in some
cases positively, and in others, negatively.
In general, all projects were evaluated sequentially so that energy savings
associated with one EEM would not be attributed to another EEM as well. By
modeling the recommended projects sequentially, the analysis accounts for
interactive effects between the EEMs and does not “double count” savings.
Interior lighting, plug loads, facility equipment, and occupants generate heat
within the building. When the building is in cooling mode, these contribute to the
overall cooling demands of the building; therefore lighting efficiency
improvements will reduce cooling requirements on air conditioned buildings.
Conversely, lighting efficiency improvements are anticipated to increase heating
requirements slightly. Heating penalties resulting from reductions in building
electrical consumption are included in the lighting analysis that is performed by
AkWarm-C.
7. Loan Program: The Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) Alaska
Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund (AEERLF) is a State of Alaska program
enacted by the Alaska Sustainable Energy Act (senate Bill 220, A.S. 18.56.855,
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“Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund). The AEERLF will provide loans for
energy efficiency retrofits to public facilities via the Retrofit Energy Assessment
for Loan System (REAL). As defined in 15 AAC 155.605, the program may
finance energy efficiency improvements to buildings owned by:
a. Regional educational attendance areas;
b. Municipal governments, including political subdivisions of municipal
governments;
c. The University of Alaska;
d. Political subdivisions of the State of Alaska, or
e. The State of Alaska
Native corporations, tribal entities, and subsidiaries of the federal government
are not eligible for loans under this program.
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Appendix A - Photos
Northwest corner tower, the box office; Plaza addition is seen at left, some of the
numerous soffit lights in front of entry doors; LED pole lights upgraded in 2011 in
foreground. Note lack of sidewalk snow melt.
Ice rink, looking east, with audience lighting on and sports lighting off
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Audience lighting Sports Lighting
Ice rink is at basement level, yellow and orange seating extends up to main
concourse level, red seating is upper concourse level. Note (2) black AHU
supply ducts in center of photo, from NW tower AHU’s
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Upgraded lighting in Northeast tower lounge
Step dim lighting control panel for lounge lights
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VIP loung in SE corner of basement level
VIP lounge kitchen
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One of the two Zamboni’s in Zamboni room, basement level
Boiler room and (2) 600 gallon, 2000 MBH hot water heaters
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Ice Refrigeration system
Rinkside ice temperature control unit
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1997 Plaza addition area with MH lights; one of the four small, ceiling mounted
AHU’s is at far end of the ductwork and in photo at bottom of this page
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Concession level, sampling of the concession equipment in use
AHU room in a corner tower: stairwell, unused cooling coils, 33% open OSA
dampers on operating AHU
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Aerial View of the Sullivan Arena
Ben Boeke Ice Arena (not included)
Sullivan Arena
NORTH
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ENERGY AUDIT REPORT – PROJECT SUMMARY – Created 6/25/2012 4:47 PM
General Project Information
PROJECT INFORMATION AUDITOR INFORMATION
Building: Sullivan Arena Auditor Company: Energy Audits of Alaska
Address: 1600 Gambell St Auditor Name: James Fowler
City: Anchorage Auditor Address: P.O. Box 220215
Anchorage, AK 99522
Client Name: Ernest Jackson, GM; Norm Long, Building
Supervisor
Client Address: 1600 Gambell St
Anchorage, AK 99501
Auditor Phone: (206) 954‐3614
Auditor FAX: ( ) ‐
Client Phone: (907) 279‐0618 Auditor Comment:
Client FAX:
Design Data
Building Area: 151,470 square feet Design Heating Load: Design Loss at Space: 6,289,067
Btu/hour
with Distribution Losses: 7,730,311 Btu/hour
Plant Input Rating assuming 82.0% Plant Efficiency and
25% Safety Margin: 11,784,010 Btu/hour
Note: Additional Capacity should be added for DHW load,
if served.
Typical Occupancy: 2,017 people Design Indoor Temperature: 68.2 deg F (building average)
Actual City: Anchorage Design Outdoor Temperature: ‐18 deg F
Weather/Fuel City: Anchorage Heating Degree Days: 10,816 deg F‐days
Utility Information
Electric Utility: Anchorage ML&P ‐ Commercial ‐ Lg Natural Gas Provider: Enstar Natural Gas ‐ Commercial ‐
Lg
Average Annual Cost/kWh: $0.112/kWh Average Annual Cost/ccf: $0.796/ccf
Annual Energy Cost Estimate
Description Space
Heating
Space
Cooling
Water
Heating Lighting Refriger
ation
Other
Electrical Cooking Ventilation
Fans
Service
Fees Total Cost
Existing
Building
$150,123 $0 $7,103 $39,698 $15,260 $125,840 $2,046 $25,195 $1,842 $367,107
With
Proposed
Retrofits
$112,622 $0 $7,103 $26,970 $14,120 $123,890 $2,046 $25,066 $1,842 $313,658
SAVINGS $37,501 $0 $0 $12,728 $1,140 $1,951 $0 $129 $0 $53,449*
* This savings figure is a total of EEM’s calcuated by AkWarm‐C only; it does not include maintenance
savings or the savings identified in Appendices D‐1 through D‐7
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$0
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
Existing Retrofit
Service Fees
Ventilation and Fans
Space Heating
Refrigeration
Other Electrical
Lighting
Domestic Hot Water
Cooking
Annual Energy Costs by End Use
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PRIORITY LIST – RECOMMENDED ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES
Rank Feature Recommendation Annual Energy
Savings
Installed Cost SIR Payback
(Years)
1 Setback Thermostat:
Upper Seating
Implement a Heating
Temperature Unoccupied
Setback to 50.0 deg F for the
Upper Seating space.
$15,114 Included in
$260,000
DDC costs
below
243.94 0.1
2 Setback Thermostat:
Main Concourse
Seating
Implement a Heating
Temperature Unoccupied
Setback to 50.0 deg F for the
Main Concourse Seating
space.
$5,633 Included in
$260,000
DDC costs
below
90.91 0.1
3 Setback Thermostat:
Arena Floor (includes
Temporary Seating
and Ice Rink)
Implement a Heating
Temperature Unoccupied
Setback to 50.0 deg F for the
Arena Floor (includes
Temporary Seating and Ice
Rink) space.
$10,234 Included in
$260,000
DDC costs
below
44.05 0.3
4 Lighting ‐ Power
Retrofit: Exterior:
HPS‐250
* Using socket reducer (See
Appendix E) Replace with 40
LED 80W Module
StdElectronic
$3,635
+ $2,000
Maint. Savings
$3,800 17.52 1
5 Setback Thermostat:
Storage and
Mechanical Areas
Implement a Heating
Temperature Unoccupied
Setback to 55.0 deg F for the
Storage and Mechanical Areas
space.
$5,012 Included in
$260,000
DDC costs
below
17.03 0.8
6 Setback Thermostat:
Team Rooms
Implement a Heating
Temperature Unoccupied
Setback to 50.0 deg F for the
Team Rooms space.
$1,362 Included in
$260,000
DDC costs
below
12.56 1
7 Refrigeration ‐
Power Retrofit:
Residential type
refrigerators > 10 yrs
old
Replace with 3 Energy Star
versions at EOL @
incremental cost of $75 ea
$141 $225 7.25 1.6
8 Lighting ‐ Power
Retrofit: Concession:
Incandescent, 100w,
OS not needed
Replace with 32 FLUOR CFL, A
Lamp 20W
$494 $480 6.37 1
9 Setback Thermostat:
Office Areas ‐
basement level
Implement a Heating
Temperature Unoccupied
Setback to 55.0 deg F for the
Office Areas ‐ basement level
space.
$1,474 Included in
$260,000
DDC costs
below
5.95 2.2
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PRIORITY LIST – RECOMMENDED ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES
Rank Feature Recommendation Annual Energy
Savings
Installed Cost SIR Payback
(Years)
10 Lighting ‐ Combined
Retrofit: West Office:
Incandescent, 60w,
OS added to circuit
under previous EEM
Replace with 36 FLUOR CFL, A
Lamp 15W and Remove
Manual Switching and Add
new Occupancy Sensor
$485 $541 5.53 1.1
11 Lighting ‐ Power
Retrofit: West Office:
Incandescent, 60w,
Desk Lamp
Replace with FLUOR CFL, A
Lamp 15W
$13 $15 5.18 1.2
12 Lighting ‐ Power
Retrofit: Exterior:
HPS‐50
Replace with 32 LED 17W
Module StdElectronic
$731
+ $320 Maint.
Savings
$2,400 5.17 3.3
13 Refrigeration ‐
Power Retrofit: Walk
in Freezer
Replace existing compressor
and evaporators with new
Energy Star versions
$337
+ $500 Maint.
Savings
$3,000 4.08 8.9
14 Lighting ‐ Power
Retrofit: Concession:
Incandescent, 60w,
OS not needed
Replace with 18 FLUOR CFL, A
Lamp 15W
$174 $270 3.97 1.6
15 Refrigeration ‐
Controls Retrofit:
Vending machines
Add VendingMiser
(www.vendingmiserstore.co
m)
$283 $600 2.91 2.1
16 Refrigeration ‐
Power Retrofit: Walk
in Freezer
Replace existing compressor
and evaporators with new
Energy Star versions
$236
+ $350 Maint.
Savings
$2,500 2.76 10.6
17 Other Electrical ‐
Combined Retrofit:
Desktop Computers
Replace with 5 Laptops at EOL
@ incremental cost of $200
ea
$364 $1,001 1.67 2.7
18 Lighting ‐ Power
Retrofit: Concession:
T8‐3lamp, OS not
needed
At next building re‐lamp, or
during upcoming renovation,
replace (9) T8‐32 watt lamps
with 9 FLUOR (3) T8 4' F32T8
28W Energy‐Saver Instant
StdElectronic
$20 $81 1.53 4
19 Lighting ‐ Power
Retrofit: Concession:
T8‐2lamp, OS not
needed
At next building re‐lamp, or
during upcoming renovation,
replace (48) T8‐32 watt lamps
with 48 FLUOR (2) T8 4' F32T8
28W Energy‐Saver Instant
StdElectronic
$71 $288 1.52 4.1
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PRIORITY LIST – RECOMMENDED ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES
Rank Feature Recommendation Annual Energy
Savings
Installed Cost SIR Payback
(Years)
20 Lighting ‐ Combined
Retrofit: West Office:
T12‐4lamp, add OS
** Replace with 6 FLUOR (4)
T8 4' F32T8 28W Energy‐
Saver lamps and Leviton
“Zipline” kit with Instant
StdElectronic and Remove
Manual Switching and Add
new Occupancy Sensor
$212
+ $60 Maint.
Savings
$1,510 1.51 7.1
21 Lighting ‐ Power
Retrofit: Team
Room: T8‐1lamp,
already OS
At next building re‐lamp, or
during upcoming renovation,
replace (44) T8‐32 watt lamps
with 44 FLUOR T8 4' F32T8
28W Energy‐Saver Instant
StdElectronic
$29 $132 1.37 4.5
22 Lighting ‐ Power
Retrofit: Team
Room: T8‐2lamp,
already OS
At next building re‐lamp, or
during upcoming renovation,
replace (8) T8‐32 watt lamps
with 8 FLUOR (2) T8 4' F32T8
28W Energy‐Saver Instant
StdElectronic
$11 $48 1.37 4.5
23 Lighting ‐ Combined
Retrofit: Concession:
T12‐4lamp, OS not
needed
Replace with 12 FLUOR (4) T8
4' F32T8 28W Energy‐Saver
lamps and Leviton “Zipline”
kit with Instant StdElectronic
and Remove Manual
Switching and Add new
Occupancy Sensor
$315
+ $120 Maint.
Savings
$2,881 1.27 9.1
24 Lighting ‐ Combined
Retrofit:
Zamboni/Melt Pit:
T12‐2lamp, add OS
Replace with 6 FLUOR (2) T8
4' F32T8 28W Energy‐Saver
lamps and Leviton “Zipline”
kit with Instant StdElectronic
and Remove Manual
Switching and Add new
Occupancy Sensor
$143
+ $60 Maint.
Savings
$1,520 1.12 10.6
25 Other Electrical ‐
Combined Retrofit:
Desktop Computers
Replace with 23 Laptops at
EOL @ incremental cost of
$200 ea
$1,029 $4,601 1.02 4.5
26 Lighting ‐ Combined
Retrofit: Concessions
T12‐2lamp OS not
needed
Replace with 47 FLUOR (2) T8
4' F32T8 28W Energy‐Saver
lamps and Leviton “Zipline”
kit with Instant StdElectronic
and Remove Manual
Switching and Add new
Occupancy Sensor
$616
+ $470 Maint.
Savings
$10,341 0.89 16.8
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PRIORITY LIST – RECOMMENDED ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES
Rank Feature Recommendation Annual Energy
Savings
Installed Cost SIR Payback
(Years)
27 Lighting ‐ Combined
Retrofit:
Storage/Mechanical:
T12‐2lamp, add OS
Replace with 65 FLUOR (2) T8
4' F32T8 28W Energy‐Saver
lamps and Leviton “Zipline”
kit with Instant StdElectronic
and Remove Manual
Switching and Add new
Occupancy Sensor
$1,254
+ $650 Maint.
Savings
$17,200 0.85 13.7
28 Lighting ‐ Combined
Retrofit: West Office:
T12‐3lamp, add OS
Replace with 38 FLUOR (3) T8
4' F32T8 28W Energy‐Saver
lamps and Leviton “Zipline”
kit with Instant StdElectronic
and Remove Manual
Switching and Add new
Occupancy Sensor
$946
+ $380 Maint.
Savings
$12,240 0.83 12.9
29 Lighting ‐ Combined
Retrofit: Concession:
T12‐2lamp, add OS
Replace with 44 FLUOR (2) T8
4' F32T8 28W Energy‐Saver
lamps and Leviton “Zipline”
kit with Instant StdElectronic
and Remove Manual
Switching and Add new
Occupancy Sensor
$576
+ $440 Maint.
Savings
$10,880 0.79 18.9
30 Lighting ‐ Combined
Retrofit: West Office:
T12‐2lamp, add OS
Replace with 56 FLUOR (2) T8
4' F32T8 28W Energy‐Saver
lamps and Leviton “Zipline”
kit with Instant StdElectronic
and Remove Manual
Switching and Add new
Occupancy Sensor
$985
+ $560 Maint.
Savings
$15,620 0.76 15.9
31 Lighting ‐ Combined
Retrofit: Mechanical
Office: T12‐2lamp,
add OS
Replace with 43 FLUOR (2) T8
4' F32T8 28W Energy‐Saver
lamps and Leviton “Zipline”
kit with Instant StdElectronic
and Remove Manual
Switching and Add new
Occupancy Sensor
$645
+ $430 Maint.
Savings
$11,860 0.70 18.4
32 Lighting ‐ Power
Retrofit: Concession:
T12‐2lamp, 96''
length, OS not
needed
Replace with 3 FLUOR (2) T8
8' F96T8 54W Energy‐Saver
lamps and Leviton “Zipline”
kit with HighEfficElectronic
$45
+ $30 Maint.
Savings
$1,200 0.53 26.7
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PRIORITY LIST – RECOMMENDED ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES
Rank Feature Recommendation Annual Energy
Savings
Installed Cost SIR Payback
(Years)
33 Lighting ‐ Combined
Retrofit: Concession:
T12‐1lamp, OS not
needed
Replace with 25 FLUOR T8 4'
F32T8 28W Energy‐Saver
lamps and Leviton “Zipline”
kit with Instant
HighEfficElectronic and
Remove Manual Switching
and Add new Occupancy
Sensor
$167
+ $250 Maint.
Savings
$8,751 0.40 52.3
34 Lighting ‐ Combined
Retrofit: West Office:
T8‐2lamp, add OS
*** At next building re‐lamp,
or during upcoming
renovation, replace (54) T8‐
32 watt lamps with 54 FLUOR
(2) T8 4' F32T8 28W Energy‐
Saver Instant StdElectronic
and Remove Manual
Switching and Add new
Occupancy Sensor
$307 $4,824 0.39 15.7
35 Lighting ‐ Combined
Retrofit: Concession:
T12‐2lamp, U‐type,
OS not needed
Replace with 5 FLUOR (2) T8
F32T8 30W U‐Tube Energy‐
Saver Instant
HighEfficElectronic and
Remove Manual Switching
and Add new Occupancy
Sensor
$54
+ $50 Maint.
Savings
$2,501 0.35 45.8
36 Lighting ‐ Combined
Retrofit: West Office:
T12‐2lamp, U‐type,
add OS
Replace with 5 FLUOR (2) T8
F32T8 30W U‐Tube Energy‐
Saver Instant
HighEfficElectronic and
Remove Manual Switching
and Add new Occupancy
Sensor
$87
+ $50 Maint.
Savings
$3,100 0.34 35.7
37 Lighting ‐ Controls
Retrofit: Concession:
CFL 2‐lamp, plug‐in,
add OS
Remove Manual Switching
and Add new Occupancy
Sensor
$78 $1,600 0.30 20.5
38 Lighting ‐ Combined
Retrofit: West Office:
T12‐1lamp, add OS
Replace with 13 FLUOR T8 4'
F32T8 28W Energy‐Saver
lamps and Leviton “Zipline”
kit with Instant
HighEfficElectronic and
Remove Manual Switching
and Add new Occupancy
Sensor
$138
+ $130 Maint.
Savings
$6,950 0.30 50.5
Appendix B – Detailed AkWarm-C report
Energy Audit – Energy Analysis and Cost Comparison
AkWarm Commercial Audit Software
Sullivan Arena
Page 40
PRIORITY LIST – RECOMMENDED ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES
Rank Feature Recommendation Annual Energy
Savings
Installed Cost SIR Payback
(Years)
39 Setback Thermostat:
Concessionaire
Concourses
(including addition)
Implement a Heating
Temperature Unoccupied
Setback to 55.0 deg F for the
Concessionaire Concourses
(including addition) space.
$0 Included in
$260,000
DDC costs
below
0.00
The following EEM’s were calculated outside of AkWarm‐C and may not consider the
interactive affect of any other EEM’ above, unless specifically stated otherwise. They are
not in order of priority or savings, relative to the EEM’s above.
Appe
ndix
D‐1
Plumbing Fixtures:
(71) W.C., (74)
lavatories, (63)
showers and (63)
bathtubs
Replace shower heads and
lavatory fixtures with low
flow versions; replace
lavatory valves with proximity
sensing on/off controls,
retrofit residential toilet
valves with dual flush valves,
replace urinals with ultra‐low
flow and proximity sensing
controls
Appe
ndix
D‐2
Variable Frequency
Drives (VFD’s)
Add VFD’s to 10 motors listed
in Table 5 of Appendix D‐2
$40,450 82,881 8.3 1.8
Appe
ndix
D‐4
Motor replacements 2 known motors to be
replaced at EOL with
premium efficiency versions,
see Appendix D‐ for details.
$53 $300 3.5 5.7
Appe
ndix
D‐5B
Ice Refrigeration
Waste Heat
Recovery
Install waste heat recovery
system in ice refrigeration
system
$22,804 $100,000 3.4 4.4
Appe
ndix
D‐6
Concession
Equipment
Limited evaluation is
incorporated into EEM’s
above
Appe
ndix
D‐7
Low Emissivity
Ceiling Paint
Replace 2 motors with
premium efficiency motors
now, replace 1 motor with
premium efficiency motors at
EOL; see Table 4 Appendix D‐
2 for details
$7,017 $33,000 2.1 4.7
Appe
ndix
D‐5A
Ice Temperature
Setbacks
As part of building wide DDC
controls upgrade, include ice
refrigeration system to allow
ice temperature increases
$18,239 Included in
$260,000
DDC costs
Appendix B – Detailed AkWarm-C report
Energy Audit – Energy Analysis and Cost Comparison
AkWarm Commercial Audit Software
Sullivan Arena
Page 41
PRIORITY LIST – RECOMMENDED ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES
Rank Feature Recommendation Annual Energy
Savings
Installed Cost SIR Payback
(Years)
Ice refrigeration
savings from EEM B‐
3 above (arena air
temperature
setbacks)
$27,814 Costs
captured in
B‐3
Building Wide DDC
controls upgrade
Savings are
distributed
throughout
various EEM’s
above
$260,000
TOTAL $53,449 +
$116,377
Appendix D
EEM’s
+ $6,850 Maint.
Savings =
$176,676
$392,960 4.75 2.2
Sample translations of the nomenclature used above:
* (item 4) Replace existing (40) exterior HPS 250watt bulbs, with E39 sockets, use a socket reducer to convert
to E26, add an A-type E26 80watt LED bulb.
** (item 20) Replace the (6) existing sets of T12, 4-lamp “tombstone” end caps and magnetic ballast with (6)
sets of T8 end caps and instant start ballasts using a kit such as Leviton “Zipline” (estimated cost $200/kit
instsalled); replace T12-40 watt lamps with T8-28 watt energy saver lamps (estimated cost $10/lamp).
Replace the manual switches with the appropriate number and type of occupancy sensors.
*** (item 34) During the next building re-lamp or during the upcoming renovation (i.e. when the lamps were to
be replaced anyway, so the cost is the incremental difference between a 32 watt and 28 watt lamp, estimated
to be $3 ea), replace the (54) T8-32 watt lamps with T8-28 watt “energy saver” lamps; the fixture has a
standard electronic ballast; also replace the existing manual switches with the appropriate number and type of
occupancy sensors. Occupancy sensors cost from $200 -$300 ea installed.
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
AkWarmCalc Ver 2.2.0.3, Energy Lib 5/18/2012
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Appendix C – Equipment Schedules
ALL SCHEDULES COMPILED FROM PLANS OR ON‐SITE NAMEPLATE OBSERVATION, WHERE
ACCESSIBLE e= estimated
HEATING AND VENTILATION UNIT SCHEDULE
SYMBOL MFGR/MODEL FAN CFM
MOTOR DATA
HP/VOLTS/PH REMARKS
AHU‐1 Rupp TempAir ASA‐AHU‐1; 2484 MBH 23,000 20/460/3
gas fired; unit running,
OSA dampers at 33%,
OSA setting at 75%‐
100%; West seating, all;
located in NW fan room
AHU‐2 Rupp TempAir ASA‐AHU‐2; 3564 MBH 33,000 30/460/3
gas fired; unit running,
OSA dampers at 33%,
OSA setting at 75%‐
100%; North Seating,
high; located in NW Fan
room
AHU‐3 Not installed
AHU‐4
Rupp TempAir ASA‐AHU‐4 (ventilation
only)
16,000 15/460/3
unit running, OSA
dampers at 25%; main
concourse re‐
circulation (only VAV
unit in building);
located in NE fan room
AHU‐5 (MAU)
Rupp TempAir ASA‐AHU‐5; 3300 MBH
30,000 30/460/3
gas fired; unit on,
dampers closed, OSA
setting 50%‐75%; North
seating, middle; located
in NE fan room
AHU‐6 (MAU)
Rupp TempAir ASA‐AHU‐6; 3300 MBH
30,000 30/460/3
gas fired; unit off,
dampers closed, OSA
setting at 75%‐100%;
North seating, low;
located in NE fan room
AHU‐7 (MAU)
Rupp TempAir ASA‐AHU‐7; 2484 MBH
23,000 20/460/3;
gas fired; unit running,
OSA dampers at 33%,
OSA setting @ 75%‐
100%; East Seating;
located in SE fan room
AHU‐8 (MAU)
Rupp TempAir ASA‐AHU‐8; 2484 MBH
23,000 20/460/3;
gas fired; unit running,
OSA dampers at 33%,
OSA setting @ 75%‐
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100%; East Seating;
located in SE fan room
AHU‐9 Not installed
AHU‐10 Rupp Tempair ASA‐AHU‐10 (ventilation
only)
16,000 15/460/3
re‐circulation; unit off,
OSA dampers closed;
located in SW fan room
AHU‐11 Rupp Tempair ASA‐AHU‐11; 3300 MBH 30,000 30/460/3
gas fired; unit off,
dampers closed, OSA
setting at 75%‐100%;
South seating, middle;
located in SW fan room
AHU‐12 Rupp Tempair ASA‐AHU‐11; 3300 MBH 30,000 30/460/3
gas fired; unit off,
dampers closed, OSA
setting at 25%‐50%;
South seating, low;
located in SW fan room
AHU‐1A
Logicaire MCF‐2300
2,700 2/460/3
with HC; located in
main concourse 1997
addition, NW
AHU‐1B
Logicaire MCF‐2300
2,700 2/460/3
with HC; located in
main concourse 1997
addition, NE
AHU‐1C
Logicaire MCF‐2300
2,700 2/460/3
with HC; located in
main concourse 1997
addition, SW
AHU‐1D Logicaire MCF‐2300
2,700 2/460/3
with HC; located in
main concourse 1997
addition, SE
FAN SCHEDULE (cooling coils no longer used)
SYMBOL MOTOR MFGR/MODEL CFM
MOTOR DATA
HP/VOLTS/PH REMARKS
SF‐1 Pace A22/18; 348 MBH HC 9000
5/480/3;
81.6%
Supply Fan ‐ serves
locker rooms; located
in boiler room
9000
5/480/3;
81.6% Return Fan
SF‐2 Pace SCF‐114A 2200 .75/115/1
Located in boiler room;
combustion air
SF‐3 Pace A‐18; 300 MBH HC 5500 1.5/480/3
located in Zamboni
basement room
SF‐4 Pace A‐16/15; 71.8 MBH cooling coil 4100 3/480/3
serves admin area;
located in SW fan room
EF‐1 Pace U‐27AF 9000 5/480/3
NW basement fan
room; boiler room
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exhaust
EF‐2 Pace U‐9F 715 .25/115/1
located in boiler room;
team room exhaust
EF‐3 Pace SCF‐97B 2500 .75/115/1
located in NE basement
storage, exhausts
laundry & elev mech
EF‐4
Pace SCF‐63A 450 .17/115/1
located in refrigeration
room; HOA switch on
"hand"
EF‐5
Pace A‐15 6000 3/480/3
located in refrigeration
room; exhausts team
rooms
EF‐6
Penn Breezeway P181T 2340 .25/115/1
located in SE mech
room; electrical rm
exhaust
EF‐7
Pace SCF52A 300 .125/115/1
located in SE mech
room; exhausts storage
rm
EF‐8
Pace SCF52A 220 .08/115/1
located in SW mech
room, exhausts VIP &
toilet rms
EF‐9 Penn Zephyr Z8 145 .08/115/1
exhausts admin toilet
rooms
EF‐1A Cook VCR‐XP 270VX8B 3000 1.5/200/3
added to S. concession
during re‐roof in 2009
EF‐1B Cook VCR‐XP 270VX8B 3000 1.5/200/3
added to N. concession
during re‐roof in 2009
PUMP SCHEDULE
SYMBOL MFGR/MODEL GPM
MOTOR DATA
HP/VOLTS/PH REMARKS
PMP‐1A Grundfos UP 80‐160 200 2360w/460/3
Primary circ when B‐1
active; located in boiler
room
PMP‐1B Grundfos UP 80‐160 200 2360w/460/3
Primary circ when B‐2
active; located in boiler
room
PMP‐2 US Motors G15BA motor 135 5/460/3; e85%
Secondary circ; rebuilt
12/31/11; north zone
heating; located in
boiler room
PMP‐3 Grundfos UPS 80‐160 110 2050w/480/3
Secondary circ; HOA
switch on "hand";
south zone heating;
located in boiler room
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PMP‐4 Grundfos UPS 50‐80/4 35 620w/480/3
SF‐1 HC (lockers);
located in boiler room
PMP‐5 Grundfos UP 25‐64 7 .08/115/1 DHW circulation pump
PMP‐6 not in use
Refrigeration heat
recovery ‐ not in use or
not installed
PMP‐7 Unknown e12 e.125/115/1 Sub‐soil heating
PMP‐8 not in use
Snow melt pit ‐ not in
use or not installed
PMP‐9 not in use 62 1.5/480/3
NW and SW entry snow
melt circ
PMP‐10 not in use 31 .08/115/1 East snow melt circ
PMP‐11 Reliance P21J6740A 352 7.5/460/3;
ice compressor
condenser water
PMP‐12A Paco 470‐15 100 1.5/480/3
controller located in SE
basement mech room,
sewage waste pump
PMP‐12B Paco 470‐15 100 1.5/480/3
controller located in SE
basement mech room,
sewage waste pump
PMP‐14 unknown 500 35/480/3
submersible pump,
supplies ground water
for evaporative ice
refrigeration cycle; VFD
was installed but no
longer in use
BOILER SCHEDULE
SYMBOL MFGR/MODEL CONTROLS
BURNER
MOTOR
HP/VOLTS/PH REMARKS
B‐1 Weil McLain PG‐1086‐WF 600W/120/1 2/230/3
gas fired, cast iron
sectional, 2520 MBH
input, 1774 MBH
output; 80% efficiency
B‐2 Weil McLain PG‐1086‐WF 600W/120/1 1.5/230/3
gas fired, cast iron
sectional, 2520 MBH
input, 1774 MBH
output; 80% efficiency
UNIT HEATER SCHEDULE
SYMBOL (QTY) MFGR/MODEL CFM
MOTOR DATA
HP/VOLTS/PH REMARKS
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UH‐1 (3) Trane 60S; 22 MBH 815 .05/115/1
NW mech room (boiler
room) & (2) S.
basement storage
UH‐2 Trane 230S; 123 MBH 3300 .25/115/1
NW mech room (boiler
room)
UH‐3 (4) Trane 20‐S28; MBH 315 .04/115/1
Uniform storage, S.
basement storage, SE
mechanical room, SW
mechanical room
UH‐4 (2) Trane 70‐S; 30 MBH 1100 .125/115/1
Concession storage;
basement storage
UH‐5 (3) Trane 126S; 70 MBH 1760 .17/115/1
Receiving & Storage,
Zamboni room,
refrigeration room
UH‐6 (2) Trane 42S; 16 MBH 590 .05/115/1
Electric room, SE mech
room
CUH‐1 (16) Trane B42‐AQ‐08; 50.4 MBH 840 e.125/115/1
exposed, wall; Main
concourse North
CUH‐2 (4) Trane D46‐AO‐03; 27.4 MBH 320 e.04/115/1
recessed, wall; NW and
SE lobby vestibules
CUH‐3 (2) Trane D46‐AO‐13; 93.5 MBH 1200 e.125/115/1
recessed, ceiling; NW
basement vestibule,
NW mech room (boiler
room)
CUH‐4 (10) Trane D46‐AO‐02; 8.3 MBH 230 e.04/115/1
recessed, ceiling;
located in team rooms
CUH‐5 (2) Trane D46‐AO‐10; 63.5 MBH 1000 e.125/115/1
recessed, wall; (2) in NE
basement storage,
CUH‐6 Trane B12‐AO‐12; 8.3 MBH 230 e.04/115/1
exposed, wall; NE
basement corridor
CUH‐7 Trane E46‐AO‐10; 63.5 MBH 1000 e.125/115/1
recesses, ceiling; SW
basement vestibule
HOT WATER HEATER SCHEDULE
SYMBOL MFGR/MODEL
BURNER
MOTOR
NUMBER OF
ELEMENTS REMARKS
WH‐1 PVI 2500‐N‐600A 1.5/115/1
2000 MBH
input
600 gallons, gas fired,
2500 GPH recovery @
80F rise
WH‐2 PVI 2500‐N‐600A 1.5/115/1
2000 MBH
input
600 gallons, gas fired,
2500 GPH recovery @
80F rise
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PLUMBING FIXTURES
SYMBOL FIXTURE GPF QUANTITY REMARKS
W.C. 1.6 7 proximity sensor
W.C. 3.5 25 proximity sensor
Urinal 1.0 32 proximity sensor
Lavatory ‐ 34 manually operated
Lavatory ‐ 31 proximity sensor
Vomitory Trough ‐ 3
Showers 2.0 gpm 12 manually operated
EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES
SYMBOL FIXTURE QUANTITY
MOTOR DATA
HP/VOLTS/PH REMARKS
Controls Compressor 1 2/460/3 w/2 Leeson Motors
York (ice) compressor RS84A 2 100/460/3;
93.6% Marathon motor
General Refrigeration Equipment
Refrigerator > 10 yrs 3
Refrigerator < 10 yrs 2
1 cubic foot Refrigerator 2
Freezer ‐ Hobart 1
Walk‐In Freezer ‐ Imperial 1 w/barkin compressor
Walk‐In Freezer ‐ Hobart 1
3 door Refrigerator ‐ Hobart MES‐2 1 15.4A/115/?
Residential type upright freezer 1
GENERAL PLUG LOAD SUMMARY
Table Saw 1
Drill Press 1
Garbage Compactor 1
Commercial Washer ‐ Dexter 1 electric
Commercial Dryer ‐ Dexter 1 electric
Video Equipment 1 room 104 ‐ see pictures
Overhead Door 1 .75 HP liftmaster
Compressor 1 for Beer Keg Defrost
Grinder ‐ Delta 1
Band Saw ‐ Delta 1
Pressure Washer 1
Compressor 2
Floor Polisher 2
Stackable Washer 1 electric
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Stackable Dryer 1 electric
Dayton M3000B air cleaner 1 2/208/3 located in shop
Arc Welder 1
Microwave 8 1200w
Large Copy/Printer 1
Personal Coffee Machine 4
Water Cooler 1
Personal Printer 11
Vending Machine 4
Cash Register 10
19'' Flat Screen TV 6 Samsung
Neon "Bar Signs" 2
Server Rack 1
Telephone Backboard 1
Large TV 3
old tube type (not flat
screen)
Postage Machine 1
Toaster 1
Hand Punch 4000A 1
Paper Shredder 1
27'' Flat Screen TV 3
CONCESSION EQUIPMENT PLUG LOAD SUMMARY (excluding refrigeration equipment)
Pretzel Warmer 2
Commercial Espresso Machine 2 4600w
Warmer ‐ Bania Marie 1
Nut Roaster 1
Pizza Warmer 2 1.7Kw/120/
Food Warmer 1
Hot Dog Warmer ‐ GrillMax Express 1
Warming Tower ‐ Alto Shaam 1000
UP/VST 1 2Kw/125/1 2 door, stacked
Cheese Melter 1
Popcorn Machine ‐ Cornado 3
Deep Fryer ‐ Pitco Frialator 14 BAS 2
Stove/Oven 1
household style;
electric
Dishwasher 1 household style
Stove/Grill ‐ Imperial 1
gas fired, 2 burner
cooktop, 3 burner grill
combi
Shaved Ice Machine 2
Concession Refrigeration Equipment ‐ not considered plug loads
Beverage Cooler 3 1 door
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Beverage Cooler 7 .2/ 115/1 2 door
Beverage Cooler 5 3 door
Ice Machine ‐ Manitowac 3
2 large w/double
cooling units, 1 small
w/1 cooling unit
Keg Refrigerator ‐ Continental 2 2 triple nozzle
Keg Refrigerator ‐ Perlick 11
2 double nozzle, 9
quadruple nozzle
Keg Refrigerator 3
1 double nozzle
(.25/115/1), 2 six nozzle
Soda Fountain Dispenser 7
2 four nozzle, 5 five
nozzle
Mini Drink Cooler 1 1 door
Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machine 2 3000w
LIGHTING SCHEDULE
FIXTURE TYPE DESCRIPTION LAMPS MOUNTING
NUMBER WATTS TYPE HEIGHT
Recess can HPS ‐ Exterior, recessed fixture 1 50 recess soffit
Wall pack HPS ‐ Exterior, magnetic ballast 1 250 surface 40'
Pole Light Pole mounted, LED, Exterior 4 80 Pole 40'
Pole Light Pole mounted, LED, Exterior 1 80 Pole 16'
wall pack LED, Sub Level 1 50 surface 10'
Recess can CFL, plug‐in 2 18 recess ceiling
T8‐1 Florescent, T8 lamps, electronic ballast 1 32 surface ceiling
T8‐2 Florescent, T8 lamps, electronic ballast 2 32 surface ceiling
T8‐3 Florescent, T8 lamps, electronic ballast 3 32 surface ceiling
T12‐1 Florescent T12, magnetic ballast 1 40 surface ceiling
T12‐2 Florescent T12, magnetic ballast 2 40 surface ceiling
T12‐2 Florescent T12, U‐type, magnetic ballast 2 40 surface ceiling
T12‐2 Florescent T12, 96'' length, magnetic ballast 2 40 surface ceiling
T12‐3 Florescent T12, magnetic ballast 3 40 surface ceiling
T12‐4 Florescent T12, magnetic ballast 4 40 surface ceiling
Incandescent floor, table and desk lamps 1 60 surface 4'
Incandescent Recess can, Interior 1 60 surface ceiling
Incandescent Track lighting, Interior 1 100 surface ceiling
Pendant Quartz ‐ Interior 1 1500 hanging 40'
Pendant Metal Halide ‐ Interior, magnetic ballast 1 1000 hanging 40'
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LARGE MOTOR SCHEDULE
Motor use &
location (5 HP or
larger) HP/Volts/Ph
Existing
Efficiency
Premium
Efficiency
Estimated
annual
usage
(hrs) Motor purpose
RECOMMENDED FOR REPLACEMENT WITH PREMIUM EFFICIENCY MOTOR AT EOL
SF‐1 supply 5/480/3 81.6% 89.5% 733 team and locker rooms (with coil)
SF‐1 return 5/480/3 81.6% 89.5% 733 team and locker rooms (with coil)
AHU‐1 20/460/3 unknown 93.0% 8760 West seating, all
AHU‐2 30/460/3 unknown 93.6% 2340 North seating, high
AHU‐4 15/460/3 unknown 93.0% 8760 Offices
AHU‐5 30/460/3 unknown 93.6% 20 North seating, middle
AHU‐6 30/460/3 unknown 93.6% 20 North seating, low
AHU‐7 20/460/3 unknown 93.0% 1170 East seating, middle
AHU‐8 20/460/3 unknown 93.0% 1170 East seating, low
AHU‐10 15/460/3 unknown 93.0% 20 Offices
AHU‐11 30/460/3 unknown 93.6% 20 South seating, middle
AHU‐12 30/460/3 unknown 93.6% 20 South seating, low
EF‐1 5/480/3 unknown 89.5% 733 team and locker room exhaust
PMP‐2 5/460/3 unknown 89.5% 8760 main glycol circulation
PMP‐11 7.5/460/3 unknown 91.7% 4062 Ground water isolation HX loop
PMP‐14 35/460/3 unknown 93.6% 4062 Ground water
York compressor ‐
Marathon 1 100/460/3 93.6% 93.6% 2031 Ice Refrigeration
York compressor ‐
Marathon 2 100/460/3 93.6% 93.6% 2031 Ice Refrigeration
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Appendix D
Additional, Building-Specific EEM details
Appendix D-1: Plumbing fixtures: All urinals should be retrofitted or be replaced with ultra low
flow models. The (34) lavatory faucets that still have manually operated valves should be
retrofitted with proximity sensing on/off controls. The (25) toilets that are 3.5 gallon per flush
(gpf) should be replaced with 1.6 gpf models. All toilets that are not used by the general public
can be retrofitted with the appropriate dual flush valves (two versions below). This audit does
not include water usage and AkWarm-C does not allow for the modeling of it, but a typical ultra
low flow urinal (1 pint to ½ gallon per flush) can save up to 66% of water used, and typically
pays back within 3 years, depending on usage. Dual flush toilet valves will typically pay back
within 1-3 years, depending on usage. These payback periods are reduced by 66% or more if
the fixture or valve is replaced at its EOL rather than while it’s still functioning. For an EOL
replacement, the cost used is the incremental difference in cost between an ultra-low-flow
fixture and a straight across replacement with the same fixture.
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Appendix D-2: Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s)
If outfitted with a VFD and a programmable input device (PID) which responds to a process
parameter such as duct pressure or temperature for an AHU or suction or discharge pressure
on a pump, a motor has the capability to only produce enough power to meet the demand.
There is tremendous savings potential resulting from the relationship between motor load
required and resulting fluid or air flow (Affinity Laws). As an example, if 100% of the air flow
requires 100% motor’s horsepower, the Affinity laws state that 70% of air (or fluid) flow requires
only 34% of the horsepower. By necessity, fan motors and pumps have to be sized for the
worst case load scenario, but under normal operating conditions (80-90% of the time), need
only be operating at 30%-70% of their full load. VFD’s are recommended for larger, 3-phase
motors that are under varying load and duty cycles, such as air handlers, glycol circulation
pumps and reciprocating compressor motors.
It is recognized that VFD’s have caused grounding and harmonics problems in this
building in the past by interfering with sound systems and other equipment; it is also
clear that there are significant reservations about considering VFD’s again.
This EEM is intended to demonstrate the savings possible, and allow building owners and
managers to make an informed decision regarding risk and return on implementing VFD’s in the
building. It is suggested that a single motor be chosen as a test bed; a non-essential motor that
can easily be brought on line and off line without a disruption in the venue’s activities.
All (18) of the large motors in this building were evaluated for VFD retrofits. The (10) motors
listed below in Table 5 are those with paybacks of 5 years or less. The individual costs and
predicted savings are shown in the Yaskawa reports that follow.
Discounted Savings: It is important to note that these calculations were performed in absence
of other building and system interactions. The Yaskawa software typically predicts savings
from 50% to 69%. If other EEM’s are also incorporated, and the calculations are performed
considering all other building systems, a more typical savings expectation would be 50% rather
than 61%, so the savings in Table 5 below have been discounted to 72% of the values shown in
the Yaskawa reports that follow.
Table 5
Estimated cost Annual Savings Payback ‐ yrs
AHU‐1 $4,685 $8,277.84 0.6
AHU‐2 $6,956 $3,316.32 2.1
AHU‐4 $5,185 $6,350.40 0.8
AHU‐7 $4,685 $1,105.20 4.2
AHU‐8 $4,685 $1,105.20 4.2
PMP‐2 $3,395 $1,896 1.8
PMP‐11 $3,538 $1,261 2.8
PMP‐14 $9,792 $5,751 1.7
Compressor 1 $14,980 $5,694 2.6
Compressor 2 $14,980 $5,694 2.6
TOTAL $72,881 $40,450.32 1.8
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Appendix D-3: Additional EEM’S considered but not recommended
De-stratification Fans: In high bay buildings the air temperature at the ceiling can be as much
as 10F-15F higher than the air temperature where the thermostats and occupants are. Upon
investigation, it was determined that there were several reasons to not recommend installing de-
stratification fans in this building. The de-stratification will bring warm air down to the ice sheet,
and add refrigeration load. The AHU’s direct 23,000 to 30,000 CFM of warm air down and over
the upper concourse and the main concourse seating – so they are in effect, de-stratifying the air
already.
Replacement of AHU’s with high efficiency, condensing furnaces: As a test, the AkWarm-C
software model was run a second time with a 94% thermal efficiency for AHU-1. AHU-1 is
currently assumed to have an 80% efficiency, runs 24/7 and is a direct fired unit. The annual
savings were $5084. If a unit this size were available in a 94% efficient, condensing version, it
would cost well over $100,000 installed, which results in a 20 year payback, which is close to the
the life of the unit. Therefore the recommendation is not made.
MH-1000 watt Sports Lighting replacement: The 1000 watt MH sports lights were evaluated
for replacement. The only feasible replacement option is a retrofit with custom LED’s. Given the
blended, average 676 hours/year use of these 157 lights, their annual consumption is 106,132
KWh. LED’s, if you could find them, would consume approximately 31,840 KWh for a savings of
$8320/yr. In order to maintain a 10 year payback, each LED could cost no more than $539
installed, and this is not possible. The recommendation is not made.
Replacement of gas fired hot water heater with high efficiency model: The efficiency of the
PVI 2500 hot water heaters in this facility is 83%. There are 99% efficient, condensing, gas fired
hot water heaters available today. Given the low daily average of 575 gallons of water from the
(2) existing tanks, the upgrade is not justified, as the annual savings is only $226. These water
heaters seem oversized for the average demand. It is assumed when the facility is full and there
are 60 hockey players and 2 Zamboni’s using DHW, the high recovery demand forces the large
storage tank and high throughput.
Ice Re-surfacing: Ice re-surfacing can account for up to 12% of the refrigeration costs in an ice
arena. In this arena, due to the relatively low hockey use and the fact that it is a 6-month ice
sheet, resurfacing probably accounts for 6% of the total refrigeration costs, or $2750/yr. Two
considerations were made to reduce the energy consumption resulting from ice re-surfacing:
Heating Zamboni resurfacing water: Resurfacing water has to be heated to
150F-170F as it is applied to the ice. To mitigate the energy consumed, ice
refrigeration waste heat recovery was considered. In Appendix D-5, waste heat
recovery is investigated to pre-heat OSA in front of the AHU’s is investigated in
Appendix D-5. Ice refrigeration waste heat can also be used to pre-heat water
used by the Zamboni for ice resurfacing. But again, similar to the hot water
heater replacement considered above, savings associated with the relatively low
demand and cost of hot water by the Zamboni (394 gallons/day, or $961/year)
does not justify the expense of adding a heat exchanger, pumps and a storage
tank.
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Resurfacing Water Purification: Impurities in the tap water used by the
Zamboni to re-surface the ice adds to the ice sheet refrigeration load; it requires
more energy to freezer impure water than water with fewer impurities. There are
purification systems available, but once again, the low Zamboni use in this facility
precludes making this recommendation.
Appendix D-4: : Premium Efficiency Motor upgrades
It is generally recommended that all motors, 5HP or larger, operating for 1500 hrs per year, or
more, at continuous speed, be replaced at EOL with premium efficiency motors. Motors
operating for 5000 hours per year, or more, can be replaced with premium efficiency motors
prior to burn out, with a justifiable payback. Motors in this building, 5HP and larger, are listed in
Table 6 below, along with recommendations for cost effective replacement at burn-out and for
immediate replacement. There are two instances in this building of cost effective motor
replacement with premium efficiency motors at burn out.
Unknown efficiency ratings: There are (14) motors listed in Table 6, whose nameplates were not
accessible during the audit. The lower section of Table 6 uses a 5 year payback period to
determine whether to replace the motor at EOL, now, or not at all. If the motor has an actual
efficiency rating is less than the rating shown in the table, then there will be a maximum of a 5
year payback upon replacement either at EOL or now, as indicated.
Table 6
LARGE MOTOR SCHEDULE E = existing motor efficiency
Motor
use &
location
(5 HP or
larger)
HP/Volts
/Ph
Existin
g
Efficien
cy
Premi
um
Efficie
ncy
Estima
ted
annual
usage
(hrs)
Annual
Savings
Burn‐out
payback
(yrs/cost)
Replacem
ent
payback
(yrs/cost) Motor purpose
RECOMMENDED FOR REPLACEMENT WITH PREMIUM EFFICIENCY MOTOR AT EOL
SF‐1
supply 5/480/3 81.6% 89.5% 733 $26.35 5.7/$150
22.8/$60
0
team and locker rooms
(with coil)
SF‐1
return 5/480/3 81.6% 89.5% 733 $26.35 5.7/$150
22.8/$60
0
team and locker rooms
(with coil)
The motors below did not have nameplates accessible to determine rated efficiencies, therefore, based on a 5
year payback, the following recommendations are made:
Recomme
nded for
replaceme
nt at EOL if
E is less
than:
Recomme
nded for
replaceme
nt now if E
is less
than:
AHU‐1
20/460/
3
unkno
wn 93.0% 8760 92.2% 89.9% West seating, all
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AHU‐2
30/460/
3
unkno
wn 93.6% 2340 90.7% 85.4% North seating, high
AHU‐4
15/460/
3
unkno
wn 93.0% 8760 92.2% 90.3% Offices
AHU‐5
30/460/
3
unkno
wn 93.6% 20 not recommended North seating, middle
AHU‐6
30/460/
3
unkno
wn 93.6% 20 not recommended North seating, low
AHU‐7
20/460/
3
unkno
wn 93.0% 1170
87.8%
not
recommen
ded East seating, middle
AHU‐8
20/460/
3
unkno
wn 93.0% 1170
87.8%
not
recommen
ded East seating, low
AHU‐10
15/460/
3
unkno
wn 93.0% 20 not recommended Offices
AHU‐11
30/460/
3
unkno
wn 93.6% 20 not recommended South seating, middle
AHU‐12
30/460/
3
unkno
wn 93.6% 20 not recommended South seating, low
EF‐1 5/480/3
unkno
wn 89.5% 733
79.6%
not
recommen
ded team and locker room exhaust
PMP‐2 5/460/3
unkno
wn 89.5% 8760 88.6% 85.9% main glycol circulation
PMP‐11
7.5/460
/3
unkno
wn 91.7% 4062 89.9% 84.0% Ground water isolation HX loop
PMP‐14
35/460/
3
unkno
wn 93.6% 4062 92.0% 88.9% Ground water
York
compres
sor ‐
Maratho
n 1
100/460
/3 93.6% 93.6% 2031 Already premium
efficiency
Ice Refrigeration
York
compres
sor ‐
Maratho
n 2
100/460
/3 93.6% 93.6% 2031 Ice Refrigeration
Efficiency ratings (E) at Full Load, per nameplate
e = estimated because nameplate not accessible or information not on nameplate
Payback figures based on power consumption at 66% of full load
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Appendix D-5: Ice Refrigeration Recommendations
There are energy efficiencies to be obtained from the ice refrigeration system in this building in
two possible areas. These recommendations come from Art Sutherland, founder of Accent
Refrigeration Systems – an engineering company specializing in the design of ice rinks and
refrigeration heat recovery systems, worldwide. Mr. Sutherland accompanied the auditor on
one day of the site survey. His brief report immediately follows this summary.
A.) DDC Ice Controls: Mr. Sutherland limited his scope to the ice refrigeration
equipment. He recommended the installation of DDC controls on the
refrigeration equipment. The savings from this recommendation is being bundled
into the summary EEM (in Executive Summary Section) to install a building-wide
DDC control system that includes the ice refrigeration.
In this building, the annual operating cost of the ice refrigeration compressor
motors, ground water pump motor and refrigerant circulation pump motor, based
on a 4 month sampling of run time from the compressor log, is $31,918. As a
rule of thumb (Mr. Sutherland), this is 50-70% of the total ice refrigeration costs,
when sub-soil, building cooling, ice sublimation, re-surfacing, de-humidification
and other ice-related costs are included. Using the more conservative, 70%
figure, the annual, total ice refrigeration costs for this building are estimated to be
$45,597.
Hockey ice temperatures are typically 22F-24F while recreational ice
temperatures are 26F-28F. It is recommended to design the DDC control system
to manage ice temperature as well as the building’s HVAC system. It is further
recommended to increase the ice temperature by 4F for all ice uses other than
hockey. Hockey games account for 410 hours of the 4380 hours the ice sheet is
in place each year. Estimated savings is 80% of the 3970 hour difference, (to
accommodate ramp up and ramp down temperatures) or 3176 hours; and the
rule of thumb is a 10% reduction in refrigeration costs for every 1F increase in ice
temperature.
Considering the upcoming building-wide DDC control system upgrade, this
recommendation is not evaluated as a stand-alone EEM from a cost standpoint.
The estimated 40% savings are:
Setback Ice Temperature:
Annual savings $ 18,239
B.) Waste Heat Recovery: There is approximately 1.0-1.5 MMBTU of energy
available in the form of low grade (80F to 90F) waste heat from the compressors
and heat exchangers. Rather than using ground water to cool the refrigerant, the
second of Mr. Sutherland’s recommendations is to recover this waste heat via a
heat exchanger, pipe the warmed glycol to the AHU’s in the nearest tower, and
add a deep heating coil in front of the AHU’s to pre-heat the OSA. An
approximate annual savings calculation takes 1.0 MMBTU generated each hour
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of the refrigeration systems 4062 operating hours, at $8.02/MMBTU (AkWarm-C
summary report) and a 70% system efficiency (piping losses, HX inefficiencies,
etc.), to generate an annual savings of $22,804.
Ice Refrigeration waste heat recovery EEM:
Estimated cost $100,000
Annual savings $ 22,804
Payback 4.4 years
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Appendix D-6: Concession Equipment replacements: There is a tremendous quantity and
variation of equipment used for concessions in this facility. Evaluation of each piece of
concession equipment for energy savings is beyond the scope of this report, but selected groups
of equipment have been evaluated in AkWarm-C for energy savings. They include:
- Keg and soft drink coolers
- Commercial walk-in freezers
- Glass door beverage coolers
- Large commercial ice makers
With one exception, the energy savings estimates used in AkWarm-C are from Table 6 below,
an excerpt from the Department of Energy’s “Energy Star for Restaurants” guide.
The exception is the savings resulting from retrofitting a split system compressor and evaporator
for walk-in freezers; a 15%-20% energy savings figure was provided by Refrigeration and Food
Equipment, Inc. located in Anchorage, AK. The more conservative, 15% figure was used in
AkWarm-C, Appendix B-13 & B-16.
Table 6
Source: http://greenrestaurants.org/documents/Energy_Star_Restaurants_Guide.pdf
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Appendix D-7: Low Emissivity Ceiling: Radiated energy from the ceiling to the ice sheet
accounts for approximately 25%-30% of the ice refrigeration load (ASHRAE Chapter 44).
Typical painted ceilings have an radiation emissivity of .9. There are low emissivity paints which
reduce the emissivity to .25 and horizontal fabric curtains which can reduce it to .03. Curtains
are not feasible for this building, given the complexity of sports lighting, sound systems,
scoreboards, etc.
It is recommended, at the next building re-paint, to use low emissivity paint on the ceiling (see
sample paint spec in Appendix E). Low-e paint is oil based, wet-fall, so the entire floor has to
be tarped. Estimated difference in paint cost between the existing paint and low-e paint is
$3,000 and the difference in estimated labor between re-applying the existing paint and using
the low-e paint is estimated at $30,000.
Install DDC controls on the refrigeration equipment
Estimated cost $ 33,000
Annual Savings $ 7,017
Payback 4.7 years
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Appendix E – Specifications supporting EEM’s
Lighting Controls
Occupancy sensors sense the presence of occupants, turn the lights on at a pre-determined
level, and then turn the lights off after a programmed time period of no occupancy. Line of sight,
motion sensing occupancy sensors can be installed in existing duplex switch boxes, as well as
on ceilings. Dual technology sensors are typically ceiling mounted in rooms, lavatories,
corridors, vehicle bays and storage areas where obstacles may interfere with line-of-sight
sensors. The second technology in these sensors activates lighting based on sound or changes
in position, and work even when a person is fully obscured by an obstacle. Zoned occupancy
controls are typically recommended for long corridors, large vehicle bays and large storage
areas with multiple switches and lighting zones. Zoned controls are designed to activate and de-
activate lighting by zone, by row, or even by fixture, based on the location of the occupant.
Occupancy sensors can reduce power consumption by 25-60%. Paybacks on occupancy
sensors range from 1 to 5 years, depending on the light fixture consumption and occupancy of
the room.
A sample bay occupancy sensor (which could be used for zone lighting control) follows, as well
as a specification sheet for 28 watt energy saver lamps. These lamps save 12% of consumption
over a 32 watt lamp, but only reduce light output by 2.9% - which is almost never noticeable.
Also included is a socket reducer, which can be used to convert a large E39 socket typically
used for HPS and MH 250 watt bulbs, to a standard A-type, E26 or E27 socket, for which there
are many LED bulbs available.
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Appendix E – Lighting Controls
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Appendix E – Lighting Controls
E39 to E26 base reducer to allow replacement of HPS-250 watt bulbs with A-type or PAR-
type, screw-in LED bulbs, with no fixture modification.
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Appendix E – Sample digital programmable thermostat retrofit for low voltage
thermostats
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Appendix E – Desk plug load management device
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Appendix E – Low Emissivity Ceiling Paint
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Appendix E – Low Emissivity Ceiling Paint
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Appendix F – Benchmark Data
$0
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
$30,000
$35,000
0
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
30000
35000
Jan‐09Mar‐09May‐09Jul‐09Sep‐09Nov‐09Jan‐10Mar‐10May‐10Jul‐10Sep‐10Nov‐10Natural Gas Cost ($)Natural Gas Consumption (Therms)Date (Mon ‐Yr)
Sullivan Arena ‐Natural Gas Consumption (Therms) vs. Natural Gas
Cost ($)
Natural Gas Consumption (Therms)
Natural Gas Cost ($)
$0
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
$30,000
0
50000
100000
150000
200000
250000
300000
Dec‐08Feb‐09Apr‐09Jun‐09Aug‐09Oct‐09Dec‐09Feb‐10Apr‐10Jun‐10Aug‐10Oct‐10Electric Cost ($)Electric Consumption (kWh)Date (Mon ‐Yr)
Sullivan Arena ‐Electric Consumption (kWh) vs. Electric Cost ($)
Electric Consumption (kWh)
Electric Cost ($)
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REAL Preliminary Benchmark Data Form
PART I – FACILITY INFORMATION
Facility Owner Facility Owned By Date
MOA Municipal
Government/Subdivision
06/04/12
Building Name/ Identifier Building Usage Building Square Footage
Sullivan Arena Other 151,470
Building Type Community Population Year Built
Mixed 261,500 1984
Facility Address Facility City Facility Zip
1600 Gambell Street Anchorage 99517
Contact Person
First Name Last Name Middle Name Email Phone
Ernest Jackson jacksonE@sullivanarena.com 263‐2800
Mailing Address City State Zip
Anchorage AK
Primary
Operating
Hours
Monday‐
Friday
Saturday Sunday Holidays
Average # of
Occupants
During
Operating
Hours
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Sullivan Arena
Buiding Size Input (sf) = 151,470
2009 Natural Gas Consumption (Therms) 154,910.00
2009 Natural Gas Cost ($) 156,242
2009 Electric Consumption (kWh) 2,398,080
2009 Electric Cost ($) 258,910
2009 Oil Consumption (Therms) 0.00
2009 Oil Cost ($) 0
2009 Propane Consumption (Therms) 0.00
2009 Propane Cost ($) 0.00
2009 Coal Consumption (Therms) 0.00
2009 Coal Cost ($) 0.00
2009 Wood Consumption (Therms) 0.00
2009 Wood Cost ($) 0.00
2009 Thermal Consumption (Therms) 0.00
2009 Thermal Cost ($) 0.00
2009 Steam Consumption (Therms) 0.00
2009 Steam Cost ($) 0.00
2009 Total Energy Use (kBtu) 23,675,647
2009 Total Energy Cost ($) 415,152
Annual Energy Use Intensity (EUI)
2009 Natural Gas (kBtu/sf) 102.3
2009 Electricity (kBtu/sf) 54.0
2009 Oil (kBtu/sf) 0.0
2009 Propane (kBtu/sf) 0.0
2009 Coal (kBtu/sf) 0.0
2009 Wood (kBtu/sf) 0.0
2009 Thermal (kBtu/sf) 0.0
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2009 Steam (kBtu/sf) 0.0
2009 Energy Utilization Index (kBtu/sf) 156.3
Annual Energy Cost Index (ECI)
2009 Natural Gas Cost Index ($/sf) 1.03
2009 Electric Cost Index ($/sf) 1.71
2009 Oil Cost Index ($/sf) 0.00
2009 Propane Cost Index ($/sf) 0.00
2009 Coal Cost Index ($/sf) 0.00
2009 Wood Cost Index ($/sf) 0.00
2009 Thermal Cost Index ($/sf) 0.00
2009 Steam Cost Index ($/sf) 0.00
2009 Energy Cost Index ($/sf) 2.74
2010 Natural Gas Consumption (Therms) 123,210.00
2010 Natural Gas Cost ($) 103,169
2010 Electric Consumption (kWh) 2,178,000
2010 Electric Cost ($) 256,117
2010 Oil Consumption (Therms) 0.00
2010 Oil Cost ($) 0
2010 Propane Consumption (Therms) 0.00
2010 Propane Cost ($) 0
2010 Coal Consumption (Therms) 0.00
2010 Coal Cost ($) 0
2010 Wood Consumption (Therms) 0.00
2010 Wood Cost ($) 0
2010 Thermal Consumption (Therms) 0.00
2010 Thermal Cost ($) 0
2010 Steam Consumption (Therms) 0.00
2010 Steam Cost ($) 0
2010 Total Energy Use (kBtu) 19,754,514
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2010 Total Energy Cost ($) 359,286
Annual Energy Use Intensity (EUI)
2010 Natural Gas (kBtu/sf) 81.3
2010 Electricity (kBtu/sf) 49.1
2010 Oil (kBtu/sf) 0.0
2010 Propane (kBtu/sf) 0.0
2010 Coal (kBtu/sf) 0.0
2010 Wood (kBtu/sf) 0.0
2010 Thermal (kBtu/sf) 0.0
2010 Steam (kBtu/sf) 0.0
2010 Energy Utilization Index (kBtu/sf) 130.4
Annual Energy Cost Index (ECI)
2010 Natural Gas Cost Index ($/sf) 0.68
2010 Electric Cost Index ($/sf) 1.69
2010 Oil Cost Index ($/sf) 0.00
2010 Propane Cost Index ($/sf) 0.00
2010 Coal Cost Index ($/sf) 0.00
2010 Wood Cost Index ($/sf) 0.00
2010 Thermal Cost Index ($/sf) 0.00
2010 Steam Cost Index ($/sf) 0.00
20010 Energy Cost Index ($/sf) 2.37
Note:
1 kWh = 3,413 Btu's
1 Therm = 100,000 Btu's
1 CF ≈ 1,000 Btu's
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Natural Gas Btus/CCF = 100,000
Month Start Date End Date Billing Days
Consumption
(CCF)
Natural Gas
Cost ($)
Unit Cost
($/Therm)
Jan‐09 12/23/2008 1/28/2009 36 31630 $31,765 $1.00
Feb‐09 1/28/2009 2/25/2009 28 19930 $20,039 $1.01
Mar‐09 2/25/2009 3/26/2009 29 19630 $19,738 $1.01
Apr‐09 3/26/2009 4/28/2009 33 19110 $19,392 $1.01
May‐09 4/28/2009 5/26/2009 28 7630 $7,711 $1.01
Jun‐09 5/26/2009 6/25/2009 30 4500 $4,574 $1.02
Jul‐09 6/25/2009 7/28/2009 33 1920 $1,990 $1.04
Aug‐09 7/28/2009 8/26/2009 29 1500 $1,568 $1.05
Sep‐09 8/26/2009 9/25/2009 30 3050 $3,123 $1.02
Oct‐09 9/25/2009 10/26/2009 31 9080 $9,172 $1.01
Nov‐09 10/26/2009 11/23/2009 28 16910 $17,025 $1.01
Dec‐09 11/23/2009 12/23/2009 30 20020 $20,145 $1.01
Jan‐10 12/23/2009 1/25/2010 33 21420 $17,784 $0.83
Feb‐10 1/25/2010 2/22/2010 28 14540 $12,093 $0.83
Mar‐10 2/22/2010 3/26/2010 32 14590 $12,134 $0.83
Apr‐10 3/26/2010 4/26/2010 31 13920 $11,688 $0.84
May‐10 4/26/2010 5/25/2010 29 6420 $5,427 $0.85
Jun‐10 5/25/2010 6/24/2010 30 2790 $2,397 $0.86
Jul‐10 6/24/2010 7/26/2010 32 2770 $2,380 $0.86
Aug‐10 7/26/2010 8/25/2010 30 1870 $1,857 $0.99
Sep‐10 8/25/2010 9/24/2010 30 2940 $2,731 $0.93
Oct‐10 9/24/2010 10/25/2010 31 8380 $7,065 $0.84
Nov‐10 10/25/2010 11/22/2010 28 11540 $9,628 $0.83
Dec‐10 11/22/2010 12/21/2010 29 22030 $17,985
Jan ‐ 09 to Dec ‐ 09 total: 154,910 $156,242
Jan ‐ 10 to Dec ‐ 10 total: 123,210 $103,169
Jan ‐ 09 to Dec ‐ 09 avg: $1.02
Jan ‐ 10 to Dec ‐ 10 avg: $0.86
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Electricity Btus/kWh =3,413
Month Start Date End Date Billing Days
Consumption
(kWh)
Total Electric Cost
($)
Unit Cost
($/kWh)
Dec‐08 12/9/2008 1/9/2009 31 235200 $22,280 $0.09
Jan‐09 1/9/2009 2/11/2009 33 256560 $23,095 $0.09
Feb‐09 2/11/2009 3/13/2009 30 248880 $22,254 $0.09
Mar‐09 3/13/2009 4/10/2009 28 221760 $24,033 $0.11
Apr‐09 4/10/2009 5/12/2009 32 214800 $23,319 $0.11
May‐09 5/12/2009 6/10/2009 29 194400 $21,663 $0.11
Jun‐09 6/10/2009 7/13/2009 33 140400 $17,506 $0.12
Jul‐09 7/13/2009 8/12/2009 30 123840 $16,264 $0.13
Aug‐09 8/12/2009 9/11/2009 30 113040 $15,454 $0.14
Sep‐09 9/11/2009 10/12/2009 31 205440 $23,198 $0.11
Oct‐09 10/12/2009 11/12/2009 31 226560 $25,001 $0.11
Nov‐09 11/12/2009 12/10/2009 28 217200 $24,843 $0.11
Dec‐09 12/10/2009 1/11/2010 32 245280 $24,599 $0.10
Jan‐10 1/11/2010 2/9/2010 29 211920 $22,215 $0.10
Feb‐10 2/9/2010 3/11/2010 30 216240 $22,099 $0.10
Mar‐10 3/11/2010 4/12/2010 32 246480 $28,530 $0.12
Apr‐10 4/12/2010 5/11/2010 29 153120 $19,638 $0.13
May‐10 5/11/2010 6/10/2010 30 117360 $17,126 $0.15
Jun‐10 6/10/2010 7/12/2010 32 117600 $15,824 $0.13
Jul‐10 7/12/2010 8/11/2010 30 107280 $15,199 $0.14
Aug‐10 8/11/2010 9/10/2010 30 137520 $17,485 $0.13
Sep‐10 9/10/2010 10/11/2010 31 198720 $23,554 $0.12
Oct‐10 10/11/2010 11/9/2010 29 196800 $23,481 $0.12
Nov‐10 11/9/2010 12/9/2010 30 229680 $26,367 $0.11
Dec ‐ 08 to Nov ‐ 09 total: 2398080 $258,910
Dec ‐ 09 to Nov ‐ 10 total: 2178000 $256,117
Dec ‐ 08 to Nov ‐ 09 avg: $0.11
Dec ‐ 09 to Nov ‐ 10 avg: $0.12
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Appendix G – Building-related nomenclature used in this report
Basement level – the lowest level of the building, it includes the ice, arena, team rooms,
administration offices, Zamboni room, receiving and storage rooms and the boiler room.
Arena – the flat area on the basement level, bounded by a concrete half-wall. The arena
contains the ice rink.
Plaza – the concrete areas outside the building’s north and south main concourse or street level,
that bordered the building until the 1997 addition was constructed over the plaza.
Main Concourse – the first building level above the arena. The arena is on the street level
where concessions, ticket booths and main public entry doors are located. This level includes
the lobby’s, restrooms and janitorial storage rooms.
Main Concourse Seating – the lowest level of permanent seating starting from the arena floor
and extending upward to the main concourse level.
Upper Concourse – the second and highest level (excluding catwalks, camera and audio
booths) in the building.
Upper Concourse seating – permanent seating that starts at the main concourse level and
extends upward to just below the ceiling. Camera and audio booths are located behind the
highest level of seating on the upper concourse.
Towers – the round building features located at each of the four corners of the building. The
main concourse level of the towers house: ticket sales windows in the northwest tower, a lounge
in the northeast tower and entry lobby’s in the southwest and southeast towers. The second
floor, or upper concourse level of each tower houses a fan room with the building’s air handlers.
Fan rooms – located on the upper concourse level, in each of the four towers; each fan room
contains two or three air handlers
Cupola – the small feature on the roof at the center of the building. Building exhaust vents are
located in the cupola.
Flat Events – events such as concerts, Alaska Fighting Championship, etc. where additional
temporary seating is installed around the stage, within the arena area on the basement level.
Audience Lighting – until 2011, the (122) ceiling mounted, 1500 watt, quartz fixtures that
illuminated the entry and exit areas (not including the towers) and all seating and aisle areas. In
2011 the (122) quartz fixtures were replaced by (125) T5-54watt high output fixtures. Portions or
all of audience lighting are used for the entry and exit of every event, and possibly during the
event, depending on the type of event.
Sports Lighting – the (157) 1000 watt metal halide (MH) fixtures located around the ceiling.
Portions or all of sports lighting are used, depending on the type of event.
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Team Rooms – Rooms used by team participants that included changing, showers and toilet
rooms, on the north side of basement level.
Administrative Offices – offices on the west side of the basement level housing building
administrative, maintenance and operations staff.
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Appendix H – Building and Equipment Usage Summary
Table 5
EQUIPMENT OR BUILDING SPACE
Annual
Operating
Hours
Team Rooms/Locker rooms 733
Rink/arena 1440
Main Concourse seating 1113
Upper Concourse seating 616.5
Concessions 737
Audience Lighting 640
1/2 Sports Lighting 96
3/4 Sports Lighting 21
"Hockey configuration" (100 lights) Sports Lighting 840
All 157 lights for Televised events 96
Zamboni 1 248.4
Zamboni 2 248.4
AHU Group 1 (2 units running 24/7) 8760
AHU Group 2 (1‐2 units running during office hrs) 2340
AHU Group 3 (seldom running) 20
Plaza (1997 addition) AHU's 737
Ice Refrigeration:
Compressor 1 2031
Compressor 2 2031
Ground water pump 4062
Ground water isolation loop pump 4062
Data source:
Ice refrigeration equipment operating hours obtained from a 4 month sampling taken from
compressor logbook on site. Ice is melted out for 6 months each year.
The distribution of operating hours across the 10 AHU’s was based on assumptions made by
auditor after discussions with building’s Technical Supervisor.
All other information based on conversations with the building’s Technical Supervisor during
audit and afterwards by phone.
The “Sullivan Arena Usage Matrix” immediately following, is a detailed breakdown of the
summary figures in Table 5 above.
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Appendix H –
Building usage detail
summarized in Table 5