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Home My WebLink AboutFAI FNSB Weller 2012-EEManaging Office 2400 College Road 3105 Lakeshore Dr. Suite 106A 4402 Thane Road Fairbanks, Alaska 99709 Anchorage, Alaska 99517 Juneau, Alaska 99801 p. 907.452.5688 p. 907.222.2445 p: 907.586.6813 f. 907.452.5694 f. 907.222.0915 f: 907.586.6819 www.nortechengr.com ENERGY AUDIT – FINAL REPORT WELLER ELEMENTARY 635 Elementary Drive Fairbanks, Alaska Prepared for: Mr. Larry Morris Fairbanks North Star Borough School District Prepared by: David C. Lanning PE, CEA Sheldon Thompson, CEA Pauline E. Fusco EIT, CEAIT July 17, 2012 Acknowledgment: "This material is based upon work supported by the Department of Energy under Award Number DE-EE0000095.” ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, HEALTH & SAFETY Anch: 3105 Lakeshore Dr. Ste 106A, 99517 907.222.2445 Fax: 222.0915 Fairbanks: 2400 College Road, 99709 907.452.5688 Fax: 452.5694 Juneau: 4402 Thane Road, 99801 907.586.6813 Fax: 586.6819 info@nortechengr.com www.nortechengr.com F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx i TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................................................. 1 2.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................... 4 2.1 Building Use .......................................................................................................... 4 2.2 Building Occupancy and Schedules ...................................................................... 4 2.3 Building Description ............................................................................................... 4 3.0 BENCHMARKING 2010 UTILITY DATA .......................................................................... 7 3.1 Total Energy Use and Cost of 2010 ...................................................................... 8 3.2 Energy Utilization Index of 2010 ............................................................................ 9 3.3 Cost Utilization Index for 2010 ............................................................................ 10 3.4 Seasonal Energy Use Patterns ........................................................................... 11 3.5 Future Energy Monitoring .................................................................................... 12 4.0 MODELING ENERGY CONSUMPTION ......................................................................... 13 4.1 Understanding How AkWarm Models Energy Consumption ............................... 14 4.2 AkWarm Calculated Savings for Weller Elementary ........................................... 15 4.3 Additional Modeling Methods .............................................................................. 16 5.0 BUILDING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (O & M) .............................................. 17 5.1 Operations and Maintenance .............................................................................. 17 5.2 Commissioning .................................................................................................... 17 5.3 Building Specific Recommendations ................................................................... 17 Energy Audit –Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx ii APPENDICES Appendix A Recommended Energy Efficiency Measures ........................................... 19 Appendix B Energy Efficiency Measures that are NOT Recommended ..................... 25 Appendix C Significant Equipment List ....................................................................... 27 Appendix D Local Utility Rate Structure ...................................................................... 28 Appendix E Analysis Methodology .............................................................................. 30 Appendix F Audit Limitations ...................................................................................... 31 Appendix G References .............................................................................................. 32 Appendix H Typical Energy Use and Cost – Fairbanks and Anchorage ..................... 33 Appendix I Typical Energy Use and Cost – Continental U.S. .................................... 34 Appendix J List of Conversion Factors and Energy Units .......................................... 35 Appendix K List of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Definitions .................................... 36 Appendix L Building Floor Plan .................................................................................. 37 Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 1 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY NORTECH has completed an ASHRAE Level II Energy Audit of the Weller Elementary School, a 64,699 square foot facility in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District (FNSBSD). The audit began with benchmarking which resulted in a calculation of the energy consumption per square foot. A site inspection and a follow-up inspection was completed on January 17th through February 4th, and updated May 17th through May 18th to obtain information about the lighting, heating, ventilation, cooling and other building energy uses. The existing usage data and current systems were then used to develop a building energy consumption model using AkWarm. Once the model was calibrated, a number of Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs) were developed from review of the data and observations. EEMs were evaluated and ranked on the basis of both energy savings and cost using a Savings/Investment Ratio (SIR). While these modeling techniques were successful in verifying that many of the EEMs would save energy, not all of the identified EEMs were considered cost effective based on the hardware, installation, and energy costs at the time of this audit. While the need for a major retrofit can typically be identified by an energy audit, upgrading specific systems often requires collecting additional data and engineering and design efforts that are beyond the scope of the Level II energy audit. The necessity and amount of design effort and cost will vary depending on the scope of the specific EEMs planned and the sophistication and capability of the entire design team, including the building owners and operators. During the budgeting process for any major retrofit identified in this report, the building owner should add administrative and supplemental design costs to cover the individual needs of their own organization and the overall retrofit project. The recommended EEMs for Weller Elementary are summarized in the table below. Additional discussion of the modeling process can be found in Section 3. Details of each individual EEM can be found in Appendix A of this report. A summary of EEMs that were evaluated but are not currently recommended is located in Appendix B. A portable building which houses the four 5th grade classrooms is discussed in a separate report. PRIORITY LIST – ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES (EEMs) Rank Feature/ Location Improvement Description Estimated Annual Energy Savings Estimated Installed Cost Savings to Investment Ratio, SIR Simple Payback (Years) 1 Plug loads Unplug/remove the 20 compact refrigerators and replace with 2 full size CEE Tier III Energy Star refrigerators. Add clock timer to limit operation of vending machines to school hours. $1,322 $2,500 3.5 1.9 Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 2 PRIORITY LIST – ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES (EEMs) Rank Feature/ Location Improvement Description Estimated Annual Energy Savings Estimated Installed Cost Savings to Investment Ratio, SIR Simple Payback (Years) 2 HVAC And DHW Install R-7.5 fiberglass batt DHW tank blanket. $70 $300 3.5 4.3 3 Lighting Excepting the gym, retrofit all lamps to direct-replacement LED lamps. Replace exterior HID fixtures with LED fixtures. Replace high-bay gym lighting with LED high bay fixtures controlled by occupancy sensors. $18,568 $201,892 1.4 12 TOTAL, cost-effective measures $19,960 $204,692 1.2 11 Weller Elementary is an example of a building that meets or exceeds current energy performance standards. This includes a well-insulated and appropriately designed and sited building, efficient motors, efficient boilers and a well-maintained HVAC system. These qualities push opportunities for savings toward behavioral and usage changes from the faculty and staff. Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 3 Modeled Building Energy Cost Breakdown The above charts are a graphical representation of the modeled energy usage for Weller Elementary. The greatest portions of energy cost for the building are lighting and plug loads. Detailed improvements and other cost effective measures can be found in Appendix A. The energy cost by end use breakdown was provided by AkWarm based on the field inspection and does not indicate that all individual fixtures and appliances were directly measured. The current energy costs are shown above on the left hand pie graph and the projected energy costs, assuming use of the recommended EEMs, are shown on the right. The chart breaks down energy usage by cost into the following categories:  Envelope Air Losses—the cost to provide heated fresh air to occupants, air leakage, heat lost in air through the chimneys and exhaust fans, heat lost to wind and other similar losses.  Envelope o Ceiling—quantified heat loss transferred through the ceiling portion of the envelope. o Window—quantified heat loss through the window portion of the envelope. o Wall/Door—quantified heat loss through the wall and door portions of the envelope. o Floor—quantified heat loss through the floor portion of the envelope.  Water Heating—energy cost to provide domestic hot water.  Fans—energy cost to run ventilation, and exhaust fans.  Lighting—energy cost to light the building.  Refrigeration—energy costs to provide refrigerated goods for the occupants.  Other Electrical—includes energy costs not listed above including cooking loads, laundry loads, other plug loads and electronics. Envelope Air Losses $16,030 15%Ceiling $9,157 9% Window $1,443 1% Wall/Door $7,041 7% Floor $10,230 9% Water Heating $3,124 3% Exhaust Fans $35 0% Lighting $38,847 36% Refriger- ation 3365.279 3% Other Electrical $17,325 16% Cooking $1,338 1%Clothes Drying $218 0% Existing Building Energy Cost $129,842 Envelope Air Losses $17,812 16% Ceiling $10,174 9% Window $1,579 1% Wall/Door $7,811 7% Floor $11,367 10%Water Heating $3,056 3% Exhaust Fans $35 0% Lighting $16,578 15% Refrigeration $1,780 2% Other Electrical $17,200 16% Cooking $1,338 1% Clothes Drying $218 0% Maint. Savings $755 1% Lighting Savings $18,568 17% Remaining Savings $637 1% Retrofit Building Energy Cost $88,194 Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 4 2.0 INTRODUCTION NORTECH contracted with The Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to perform ASHRAE Level II Energy Audits for publically owned buildings in Alaska. This report presents the findings of the utility benchmarking, modeling analysis, and the recommended building modifications, and building use changes that are expected to save energy and money. The report is organized into sections covering:  description of the facility,  the building’s historic energy usage (benchmarking),  estimating energy use through energy use modeling,  evaluation of potential energy efficiency or efficiency improvements, and  recommendations for energy efficiency with estimates of the costs and savings. 2.1 Building Use Weller Elementary serves as a Primary Education facility in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District (FNSBSD). The Weller Modular classrooms building is discussed in a separate report. 2.2 Building Occupancy and Schedules The building is typically occupied Monday through Friday from 7:00 am until 5:00 pm by 540 students and approximately 40 staff members. 2.3 Building Description Weller Elementary was constructed in 1983. The building is wood-framed, split-level and two- story. The structure sits on a reinforced concrete slab foundation. Building Envelope Building Envelope: Walls Wall Type Description Insulation Notes Wall Type 1 8-inches CMU - Below grade Wall Type 2 2x8 studs at 24-inches on center with 2x4 purlins, R-26 batt insulation, R-7 rigid insulation. - Wall Type 3 12-inches CMU, 2x4 studs at 24- inches on center with 2x4 purlins. 3 ½ -inches rigid insulation - Wall Type 4 2x8 studs at 24-inches on center. R-26 batt insulation - Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 5 Heating and Ventilation Systems Building heat is provided by two Burnham boilers. Heat is distributed to the Air Handling Unit (AHU), fin tube, unit heaters and Variable Air Volume (VAV) boxes. The classrooms are primarily heated by the perimeter baseboard-heating systems. The AHU provides additional heat. Pneumatic thermostats controlled by the DDC system regulate the temperature. During the heating season, the temperature is maintained at 68°F during occupied periods and 63°F during unoccupied periods per FNSBSD convention. Ventilation in the school is provided by a air handler distributing air through a single duct, variable air volume air system with normally open VAV terminal units controlled by individual thermostats. Two fan-powered terminal units heat and ventilate the gym. Air Conditioning System No air conditioning system is installed in the building. However, the existing ventilation system is capable of providing economizer cooling. Building Envelope: Floors Floor Type Description Insulation Notes Floor Reinforced concrete. Perimeter: 4-feet of R-8 rigid insulation. None. Building Envelope: Roof Roof Type Description Insulation Notes All Roofs Hot roof with metal truss system R-35 rigid insulation No signs of insulation damage. Building Envelope: Doors and Windows Door and Window Type Description Estimated R-Value Notes Doors Metal flush or full-lite. 1.7-2.7 -- Windows Aluminum frame. 1.2-1.5 -- Windows Triple-pane wood-framed. 2.6 -- Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 6 Energy Management Energy management is provided by  a Direct Digital Control (DDC) system,  metering in place to monitor fuel oil consumption, and  lighting upgrades to more energy-efficient fluorescent fixtures with T-5 (5/8-inch, 4-foot long) lamps, which is in progress. Lighting Systems Lighting consisted of primarily T-5, T-8, or T-12 (5/8-inch diameter through 1-inch diameter, 4- foot) lamps. The gym is lit with fluorescent high bay fixtures with T5 high output lamps, while the exterior is lit with a combination of LED and a few remaining high intensity discharge lamps in wall and post-mount fixtures. All newer T-5 lighting achieved the recommended lighting values, but older lamps occasionally provided insufficient light levels due to lumen depreciation. Domestic Hot Water A 212 gallon, Bock oil-fired hot water heater supplies domestic hot water to the school and a pump is used to circulate hot water during school hours. Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 7 3.0 BENCHMARKING 2010 UTILITY DATA Benchmarking building energy use consists of obtaining and then analyzing two years of energy bills. The original utility bills are necessary to determine the raw usage, and charges as well as to evaluate the utility’s rate structure. The metered usage of electrical and natural gas consumption is measured monthly, but heating oil, propane, wood, and other energy sources are normally billed upon delivery and provide similar information. During benchmarking, information is compiled in a way that standardizes the units of energy and creates energy use and billing rate information statistics for the building on a square foot basis. The objectives of benchmarking are:  to understand patterns of use,  to understand building operational characteristics,  for comparison with other similar facilities in Alaska and across the country, and  to offer insight in to potential energy savings. The results of the benchmarking, including the energy use statistics and comparisons to other areas, are discussed in the following sections. Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 8 3.1 Total Energy Use and Cost of 2010 The energy use profiles below show the energy and cost breakdowns for the Weller Elementary school. The total 2010 energy use for the building was 3,056 mmBTU and the total cost was $117,139. These charts show the portion of use for a fuel type and the portion of its cost. The above charts indicate that the highest portion of energy use is for oil and the highest portion of cost is for electric. Fuel oil consumption correlates directly to space heating and domestic hot water while electrical use can correlate to lighting systems, plug loads, and HVAC equipment. The energy type with the highest cost often provides the most opportunity for savings. Electric 1,451 49% Oil 1,505 51% Energy Use Total (mmBTU) Electric $78,812 67% Oil $38,327 33% Energy Cost Total ($) Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 9 3.2 Energy Utilization Index of 2010 The primary benchmarking statistic is the Energy Utilization Index (EUI). The EUI is calculated from the utility bills and provides a snapshot of the quantity of energy actually used by the building on a square foot and annual basis. The calculation converts the total energy use for the year from all sources in the building, such as heating fuel and electrical usage, into British Thermal Units (BTUs). This total annual usage is then divided by the number of square feet of the building. The EUI units are BTUs per square foot per year. The benchmark analysis found that the Weller Elementary School has an EUI of 45,700 BTUs per square foot per year, indicating that Weller Elementary is an energy-efficient building which is unlikely to have significant opportunities for energy savings. We have audited very few buildings with an EUI lower than that of Weller Elementary. The EUI is useful in comparing this building’s energy use to that of other similar buildings in Alaska and in the Continental United States. The EUI can be compared to average energy use in 2003 found in a study by the U.S. Energy Information Administration of commercial buildings (abbreviated CBECS, 2006). That report found an overall average energy use of about 90,000 BTUs per square foot per year while studying about 6,000 commercial buildings of all sizes, types, and uses that were located all over the Continental U.S. (see Table C3 in Appendix I). In a recent and unpublished state-wide benchmarking study sponsored by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, schools in Fairbanks averaged 62,000 BTUs per square foot and schools in Anchorage averaged 123,000 BTUs per square foot annual energy use. The chart below shows the Weller Elementary relative to these values. These findings are discussed further in Appendix H. 45,700 62,000 123,000 0 20000 40000 60000 80000 100000 120000 140000 Btu/ Sq. FtAnnual Energy Use Index (Total Energy/ SF) Weller Elementary Fairbanks Schools Anchorage Schools Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 10 3.3 Cost Utilization Index for 2010 Another useful benchmarking statistic is the Cost Utilization Index (CUI), which is the cost for energy used in the building on a square foot basis per year. The CUI is calculated from the cost for utilities for a year period. The CUI permits comparison of buildings on total energy cost even though they may be located in areas with differing energy costs and differing heating and/or cooling climates. The cost of energy, including heating oil, natural gas, and electricity, can vary greatly over time and geographic location and can be higher in Alaska than other parts of the country. The CUI for Weller Elementary is about $1.81. This is based on utility costs from 2010 and the following rates: Electricity at $ 0.19 / kWh ($ 5.57 / Therm) # 2 Fuel Oil at $ 2.66 / gallon ($ 1.90 / Therm) Current utility rates are approximately $ 0.21 / kWh and $ 4.00 / gallon of #2 fuel oil. The Department of Energy Administration study, mentioned in the previous section (CBECS, 2006) found an average cost of $2.52 per square foot in 2003 for 4,400 buildings in the Continental U.S (Tables C4 and C13 of CBDES, 2006). Schools in Fairbanks have an average cost for energy of $2.42 per square foot while Anchorage schools average $2.11 per square foot. The chart below shows the Weller Elementary relative to these values. More details are included in Appendix H. $1.81 $2.42 $2.11 $0.00 $0.50 $1.00 $1.50 $2.00 $2.50 $3.00 $/Sq. FtAnnual Energy Cost Index (Total Cost/ SF) Weller Elementary Fairbanks Schools Anchorage Schools Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 11 3.4 Seasonal Energy Use Patterns Energy consumption is often highly correlated with seasonal climate and usage variations. The graphs below show the electric and fuel consumption of this building over the course of two years. The lowest monthly use is called the baseline use. The electric baseline often reflects year round lighting consumption while the heating fuel baseline often reflects year round hot water usage. The clear relation of increased energy usage during periods of cold weather can be seen in the months with higher usage. The July fuel oil withdrawal is the result of a fuel tank replacement at the school. 0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 Jan-09Mar-09May-09Jul-09Sep-09Nov-09Jan-10Mar-10May-10Jul-10Sep-10Nov-10KWHElectrical Consumption Weller Elementary -4,000 -3,000 -2,000 -1,000 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 Jan-09Mar-09May-09Jul-09Sep-09Nov-09Jan-10Mar-10May-10Jul-10Sep-10Nov-10GallonsFuel Oil Deliveries Weller Elementary Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 12 3.5 Future Energy Monitoring Energy accounting is the process of tracking energy consumption and costs. It is important for the building owner or manager to monitor and record both the energy usage and cost each month. Comparing trends over time can assist in pinpointing major sources of energy usage and aid in finding effective energy efficiency measures. There are two basic methods of energy accounting: manual and automatic. Manual tracking of energy usage may already be performed by an administrative assistant, however if the records are not scrutinized for energy use, then the data is merely a financial accounting. Digital energy tracking systems can be installed. They display and record real-time energy usage and accumulated energy use and cost. There are several types which have all of the information accessible via Ethernet browser. Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 13 4.0 MODELING ENERGY CONSUMPTION After benchmarking of a building is complete and the site visit has identified the specific systems in the building, a number of different methods are available for quantifying the overall energy consumption and to model the energy use. These range from relatively simple spreadsheets to commercially available modeling software capable of handling complex building systems. NORTECH has used several of these programs and uses the worksheets and software that best matches the complexity of the building and specific energy use that is being evaluated. Modeling of an energy efficiency measure (EEM) requires an estimate of the current energy used by the specific feature, the estimated energy use of the proposed EEM and its installed cost. EEMs can range from a single simple upgrade, such as light bulb type or type of motor, to reprogramming of the controls on more complex systems. While the need for a major retrofit can typically be identified by an energy audit, the specific system upgrades often require collecting additional data and engineering and design efforts that are beyond the scope of the Level II energy audit. Based on the field inspection results and discussions with the building owners/operators, auditors developed potential EEMs for the facility. Common EEMs that could apply to almost every older building include:  Reduce the envelope heat losses through: o increased building insulation, and o better windows and doors  Reduce temperature difference between inside and outside using setback thermostats  Upgrade inefficient: o lights, o motors, o refrigeration units, and o other appliances  Reduce running time of lights/appliances through: o motion sensors, o on/off timers, o light sensors, and o other automatic/programmable systems The objective of the following sections is to describe how the overall energy use of the building was modeled and the potential for energy savings. The specific EEMs that provide these overall energy savings are detailed in Appendix A of this report. While the energy savings of an EEM is unlikely to change significantly over time, the cost savings of an EEM is highly dependent on the current energy price and can vary significantly over time. An EEM that is not currently recommended based on price may be more attractive at a later date or with higher energy prices. Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 14 4.1 Understanding How AkWarm Models Energy Consumption NORTECH used the AkWarm model for evaluating the overall energy consumption at Weller Elementary. The AkWarm program was developed by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) to model residential energy use. The original AkWarm is the modeling engine behind the successful residential energy upgrade program that AHFC has operated for a number of years. In the past few years, AHFC has developed a version of this model for commercial buildings. Energy use in buildings is modeled by calculating energy losses and consumption, such as:  Heat lost through the building envelope components, including windows, doors, walls, ceilings, crawlspaces, and foundations. These heat losses are computed for each component based on the area, heat resistance (R-value), and the difference between the inside temperature and the outside temperature. AkWarm has a library of temperature profiles for villages and cities in Alaska.  Window orientation, such as the fact that south facing windows can add heat in the winter but north-facing windows do not.  Inefficiencies of the heating system, including the imperfect conversion of fuel oil or natural gas due to heat loss in exhaust gases, incomplete combustion, excess air, etc. Some electricity is also consumed in moving the heat around a building through pumping.  Inefficiencies of the cooling system, if one exists, due to various imperfections in a mechanical system and the required energy to move the heat around.  Lighting requirements and inefficiencies in the conversion of electricity to light; ultimately all of the power used for lighting is converted to heat. While the heat may be useful in the winter, it often isn’t useful in the summer when cooling may be required to remove the excess heat. Lights are modeled by wattage and operational hours.  Use and inefficiencies in refrigeration, compressor cooling, and heat pumps. Some units are more efficient than others. Electricity is required to move the heat from inside a compartment to outside it. Again, this is a function of the R-Value and the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the unit.  Plug loads such as computers, printers, mini-fridges, microwaves, portable heaters, monitors, etc. These can be a significant part of the overall electricity consumption of the building, as well as contributing to heat production.  The schedule of operation for lights, plug loads, motors, etc is a critical component of how much energy is used. AkWarm adds up these heat losses and the internal heat gains based on individual unit usage schedules. These estimated heat and electrical usages are compared to actual use on both a yearly and seasonal basis. If the AkWarm model is within 5 % to 10% of the most recent 12 months usage identified during benchmarking, the model is considered accurate enough to make predictions of energy savings for possible EEMs. Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 15 4.2 AkWarm Calculated Savings for Weller Elementary Based on the field inspection results and discussions with the building owners/operators, auditors developed potential EEMs for the facility. These EEMs are then entered into AkWarm to determine if the EEM saves energy and is cost effective (i.e. will pay for itself). AkWarm calculates the energy and money saved by each EEM and calculates the length of time for the savings in reduced energy consumption to pay for the installation of the EEM. AkWarm makes recommendations based on the Savings/Investment Ratio (SIR), which is defined as ratio of the savings generated over the life of the EEM divided by the installed cost. Higher SIR values are better and any SIR above one is considered acceptable. If the SIR of an EEM is below one, the energy savings will not pay for the cost of the EEM and the EEM is not recommended. Preferred EEMs are listed by AkWarm in order of the highest SIR. A summary of the savings from the recommended EEMs are listed in this table. Description Space Heating Water Heating Lighting Refrigeration Other Electrical Cooking Clothes Drying Ventilation Fans Maint. Savings Total Existing Building $43,900 $3,124 $38,847 $3,365 $17,325 $1,338 $218 $35 $0 $108,154 With All Proposed Retrofits $48,743 $3,056 $16,578 $1,780 $17,200 $1,338 $218 $35 -$755 $88,194 Savings -$4,843 $68 $22,269 $1,586 $125 $0 $0 $0 $755 $19,960 Savings in these categories represent the overall savings for the building, and reflect any added cost that might occur because of a retrofit. For example, installing more efficient lights will increase the heating load and creating or lowering an unoccupied setback temperature will increase hot water heat losses and cost. Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 16 4.3 Additional Modeling Methods The AkWarm program effectively models wood-framed and other buildings with standard heating systems and relatively simple HVAC systems. AkWarm models of more complicated mechanical systems are sometimes poor due to a number of simplifying assumptions and limited input of some variables. Furthermore, AKWarm is unable to model complex HVAC systems such as variable frequency motors, variable air volume (VAV) systems, those with significant digital or pneumatic controls or significant heat recovery capacity. In addition, some other building methods and occupancies are outside AkWarm capabilities. This report section is included in order to identify benefits from modifications to those more complex systems or changes in occupant behavior that cannot be addressed in AkWarm. The Weller Elementary school was calibrated within NORTECH standards in AKWarm. Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 17 5.0 BUILDING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (O & M) 5.1 Operations and Maintenance A well-implemented operation and maintenance (O & M) plan is often the driving force behind energy savings. Such a plan includes preserving institutional knowledge, directing preventative maintenance, and scheduling regular inspections of each piece of HVAC equipment within the building. Routine maintenance includes the timely replacement of filters, belts and pulleys, the proper greasing of bearings and other details such as topping off the glycol tanks. Additional benefits to a maintenance plan are decreased down time for malfunctioning equipment, early indications of problems, prevention of exacerbated maintenance issues, and early detection of overloading/overheating issues. A good maintenance person knows the building’s equipment well enough to spot and repair minor malfunctions before they become major retrofits. Operations and Maintenance staff implementing a properly designed O & M plan will:  Track and document o Renovations and repairs, o Utility bills and fuel consumption, and o System performance.  Keep available for reference o A current Building Operating Plan including an inventory of installed systems, o The most recent available as-built drawings, o Reference manuals for all installed parts and systems, and o An up-to-date inventory of on-hand replacement parts.  Provide training and continuing education for maintenance personnel.  Plan for commissioning and re-commissioning at appropriate intervals. 5.2 Commissioning Commissioning of a building is the verification that the HVAC systems perform within the design or usage ranges of the Building Operating Plan. This process ideally, though seldom, occurs as the last phase in construction. HVAC system operation parameters degrade from ideal over time due to incorrect maintenance, improper replacement pumps, changes in facility tenants or usage, changes in schedules, and changes in energy costs or loads. Ideally, re-commissioning of a building should occur every five to ten years. This ensures that the HVAC system meets the potentially variable use with the most efficient means. 5.3 Building Specific Recommendations Weller Elementary School is well maintained. Mechanical areas are well kept and the systems are currently functioning properly. Some general recommendations for improvements to the FNSBSD maintenance program will be made in a separate report. Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 18 APPENDICES Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 19 Appendix A Recommended Energy Efficiency Measures A number of Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs) are available to reduce the energy use and overall operating cost for the facility. The EEMs listed below are those recommended by AkWarm based on the calculated savings/investment ration (SIR) as described in Appendix E. AkWarm also provides a breakeven cost, which is the maximum initial cost of the EEM that will still return a SIR of one or greater. This section describes each recommended EEM and identifies the potential energy savings and installation costs. This also details the calculation of breakeven costs, simple payback, and the SIR for each recommendation. The recommended EEMs are grouped together generally by the overall end use that will be impacted. A.1 Temperature Control Temperature setbacks are already performed in Weller Elementary school. In addition, when the weather begins to warm up the building is allowed to “drift,” that is bring the temperature up to 68 degrees F, shut off the heating components and allow for the temperature to float uncontrollably until the DDC clock restarts the system. A.2 Electrical Loads A.2.1 Lighting The electricity used by lighting eventually ends up as heat in the building. In areas where electricity is more expensive than other forms of energy, or in areas where the summer temperatures require cooling; this additional heat can be both wasteful and costly. Converting to more efficient lighting reduces cooling loads in the summer and allows the user to control heat input in the winter. The conversion from T12 (one and a half inch fluorescent bulbs) to T8 (one inch), T5 (5/8 inch), Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFL), or LED bulbs provides a significant increase in efficiency. LED bulbs can be directly placed in existing fixtures. The LED bulb bypasses the ballast altogether, which removes the often irritating, “buzzing” noise that magnetic ballasts tend to make. Converting the building to LED lighting will yield significant savings. The existing T-12, T8, and T5 lamps should be replaced with 17 watt LED tube style lamps using the existing fixtures. This lower wattage style lighting has a light difference of about 10 percent when compared to 32 watt T8 lamps. High-bay T5 lamps in the gym should be replaced with high-bay LED fixtures controlled by occupancy sensors. Satisfaction with LED lighting can be tested by installing 17 watt LED tube lighting in one area or room before investing completely in this recommendation. Maintenance savings are based on 17 year life of LEDs and 7 year life of fluorescent lamps. This essentially results in the avoidance of 2.5 lamp changes over the life of the LED which is estimated as $8/lamp for replacement and disposal each time. Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 20 Rank Location Existing Condition Recommendation 3 Core Hps Rec 175 1 sch - F230 18 HPS 35 Watt with Manual Switching Replace with 18 LED 8W Module StdElectronic Energy Savings (/yr) $1,440 Installation Cost $412 Estimated Life of Measure (yrs) 17 Maintenance Savings (/yr) $2 Breakeven Cost $18,673 Savings-to-Investment Ratio 45 Simple Payback yrs 0 Rank Location Existing Condition Recommendation 3 Cor Inc Rec 150 1 sch - F230 10 INCAN A Lamp, Std 150W with Manual Switching Replace with 10 LED 17W Module StdElectronic Energy Savings (/yr) $628 Installation Cost $343 Estimated Life of Measure (yrs) 17 Maintenance Savings (/yr) $2 Breakeven Cost $8,157 Savings-to-Investment Ratio 23 Simple Payback yrs 1 Rank Location Existing Condition Recommendation 3 Per HPS Can 70 1 sch - F212, F121 3 HPS 70 Watt Magnetic with Manual Switching Replace with 3 LED 25W Module StdElectronic Energy Savings (/yr) $73 Installation Cost $401 Estimated Life of Measure (yrs) 17 Maintenance Savings (/yr) $2 Breakeven Cost $940 Savings-to-Investment Ratio 2.3 Simple Payback yrs 5 Rank Location Existing Condition Recommendation 3 Per Hib T5 54 8 4 sch - F100 15 FLUOR (8) T5 45.2" F54W/T5 HO Standard (4) StdElectronic with Manual Switching Replace with 15 LED 17W Module StdElectronic and Add new Occupancy Sensor Energy Savings (/yr) $2,783 Installation Cost $19,000 Estimated Life of Measure (yrs) 16 Maintenance Savings (/yr) $320 Breakeven Cost $37,048 Savings-to-Investment Ratio 1.9 Simple Payback yrs 7 Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 21 Rank Location Existing Condition Recommendation 3 Exterior HPS Can 3 HPS 70 Watt Magnetic with Manual Switching Replace with 3 LED 25W Module StdElectronic Energy Savings (/yr) $78 Installation Cost $690 Estimated Life of Measure (yrs) 17 Maintenance Savings (/yr) $2 Breakeven Cost $1,034 Savings-to-Investment Ratio 1.5 Simple Payback yrs 9 Rank Location Existing Condition Recommendation 3 Averaged T12 2/1 34-40W 380 FLUOR (2) T12 4' F40T12 40W Standard EfficMagnetic with Manual Switching Replace with 380 LED (2) 17W Module StdElectronic Energy Savings (/yr) $704 Installation Cost $6,558 Estimated Life of Measure (yrs) 17 Maintenance Savings (/yr) $17 Breakeven Cost $8,876 Savings-to-Investment Ratio 1.4 Simple Payback yrs 9 Rank Location Existing Condition Recommendation 3 Exterior HPS Post 8 HPS 150 Watt Magnetic with Manual Switching Replace with 8 LED 50W Module StdElectronic Energy Savings (/yr) $405 Installation Cost $5,523 Estimated Life of Measure (yrs) 17 Maintenance Savings (/yr) $20 Breakeven Cost $5,505 Savings-to-Investment Ratio 1.0 Simple Payback yrs 14 Rank Location Existing Condition Recommendation 3 Averaged T5 2/1 439 FLUOR (2) T5 45.2" F28T5 28W Standard HighEfficElectronic with Manual Switching Replace with 439 LED (2) 17W Module StdElectronic Energy Savings (/yr) $3,947 Installation Cost $98,440 Estimated Life of Measure (yrs) 17 Maintenance Savings (/yr) $206 Breakeven Cost $51,027 Savings-to-Investment Ratio 0.5 Simple Payback yrs 25 Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 22 Rank Location Existing Condition Recommendation 3 Averaged T8 2/1 8 FLUOR (2) T8 4' F32T8 32W Standard Program HighEfficElectronic with Manual Switching Replace with 8 LED (2) 17W Module StdElectronic Energy Savings (/yr) $48 Installation Cost $1,426 Estimated Life of Measure (yrs) 17 Maintenance Savings (/yr) $4 Breakeven Cost $634 Savings-to-Investment Ratio 0.4 Simple Payback yrs 30 Rank Location Existing Condition Recommendation 3 LED Flood 3 LED 4W Module StdElectronic with Manual Switching Add new Occupancy Sensor Energy Savings (/yr) $24 Installation Cost $900 Estimated Life of Measure (yrs) 10 Maintenance Savings (/yr) $0 Breakeven Cost $205 Savings-to-Investment Ratio 0.2 Simple Payback yrs 37 Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 23 A.2.2 Other Electrical Loads Refrigerators are a large portion of electrical loads in buildings such as Weller Elementary school. The 22 compact refrigerators should be removed and 2 full size refrigerators can be positioned in central locations to provide easy access for faculty members. Removing unnecessary units will cut down on energy usage and save money. In addition, install plug-in timers to limit operation of vending machines to school hours. A.3 Building Envelope: Recommendations for change A.3.1 Exterior Walls No EEMs are recommended in this area. Increasing the insulation value of the walls is not economical at this time. A.3.2 Foundation and/or Crawlspace No EEMs are recommended in this area because the perimeter of the existing foundation is already insulated. Rank Location Recommendation 1 22 Mini Fridges, Classrooms Replace with 2 Central Refrigerators Installation Cost $2,000 Estimated Life of Measure (yrs) 7 Energy Savings (/yr) $771 Breakeven Cost $4,686 Savings-to-Investment Ratio 2.3 Simple Payback yrs 3 Rank Location Recommendation 1 Vending Machines Install plug-in timers to limit operation of vending machines to school hours. Installation Cost $50 Estimated Life of Measure (yrs) 7 Energy Savings (/yr) $97 Breakeven Cost $588 Savings-to-Investment Ratio 11.8 Simple Payback yrs 1 Rank Location Recommendation 1 Chiller Vending Machines Install plug-in timers to limit operation of vending machines to school hours and control refrigeration as necessary. Installation Cost $450 Estimated Life of Measure (yrs) 10 Energy Savings (/yr) $454 Breakeven Cost $3,715 Savings-to-Investment Ratio 8.3 Simple Payback yrs 1 Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 24 A.3.3 Roofing and Ceiling No EEMS are recommended in this area. Increasing the insulation of the roof is not economical at this time. A.3.4 Windows An upgrade to better insulated vinyl windows was considered for all aluminum style windows but is not economical at this time. A.3.5 Doors No EEMs are recommended in this area. An upgrade from the existing doors to better insulated doors was considered but is not economical at this time. A.4 Building Heating System / Air Conditioning A.4.1 Heating, Heat Distribution, and Ventilation Installing a minimum R-7.5 insulating blanket on the oil-fired hot water heater yields significant savings. A.4.2 Air Conditioning No EEMS are recommended in this area because there is no air conditioning system installed in this building and the existing system is capable of providing some economizer cooling. A.4.3 Exhaust Fans No EEMs are recommended in this area because retrofits are not economical at this time. A.4.4 Air Changes and Air Tightening No other EEMs are recommended in this area because of the difficulty of quantifying the amount of leaking air and the savings. However, by using an AHU to pressurize the building in very cold weather along with an infra-red camera; the location of significant leaks can be determined and repaired. Rank Location Recommendation 2 DHW Heater Install R-7.5 insulating blanket on the DHW heater. Installation Cost $300 Estimated Life of Measure (yrs) 20 Energy Savings (/yr) $70 Breakeven Cost $1,077 Savings-to-Investment Ratio 3.6 Simple Payback yrs 4 Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 25 Appendix B Energy Efficiency Measures that are NOT Recommended As indicated in other sections of the report, a number of potential EEMs were identified that were determined to be NOT cost effective by the AkWarm model. These EEMs are not currently recommended on the basis of energy savings alone because each may only save a small amount of energy, have a high capital cost, or be expensive to install. While each of these EEMs is not cost effective at this time, future changes in building use such as longer operating hours, higher energy prices, new fixtures or hardware on the market, and decreases in installation effort may make any of these EEMs cost effective in the future. These potential EEMs should be reviewed periodically to identify any changes to these factors that would warrant re-evaluation. Although these upgrades are not currently cost effective on an energy cost basis, the fixtures, hardware, controls, or operational changes described in these EEMs should be considered when replacing an existing fixture or unit for other reasons. For example, replacing an existing window with a triple-pane window may not be cost effective based only on energy use, but if a window is going to be replaced for some other reason, then the basis for a decision is only the incremental cost of upgrading from a less efficient replacement window to a more efficient replacement window. That incremental cost difference will have a significantly shorter payback, especially since the installation costs are likely to be the same for both units. The following measures were not found to be cost-effective: Rank Feature/ Location Improvement Description Estimate d Annual Energy Savings Estimated Installed Cost Savings to Investment Ratio, SIR Simple Payback (Years) -- Exterior Door: Metal Full Lite Remove existing door and install standard pre-hung U-0.16 insulated door, including hardware. $718 $16,786 1.00 23 -- Exterior Door: Metal Remove existing door and install standard pre-hung U-0.16 insulated door, including hardware. $46 $1,690 0.65 36 -- Below- (part or all) Grade Wall: AG Wall 4 Install R-5 rigid insulation on basement wall $173 $7,079 0.58 41 -- Below- (part or all) Grade Wall: AG Wall 3 Install R-5 rigid insulation on basement wall $318 $13,025 0.57 41 -- On- or Below- Grade Floor, Perimeter: Upper Level Install 4' of R-5 rigid board insulation on Perimeter of Crawl Space Floor. $182 $7,642 0.56 42 -- On- or Below- Grade Floor, Perimeter: Lower Level Install 4' of R-5 rigid board insulation on Perimeter of Crawl Space Floor. $91 $7,642 0.28 84 -- Window/Skyligh t: Double Alum No Brk Replace existing windows with Low E/argon fiberglass or insulated vinyl windows $81 $5,212 0.27 64 -- On- or Below- Grade Floor, Center: Lower Level Install R-5 insulation on center of basement floor $585 $53,159 0.26 90 Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 26 The following measures were not found to be cost-effective: Rank Feature/ Location Improvement Description Estimate d Annual Energy Savings Estimated Installed Cost Savings to Investment Ratio, SIR Simple Payback (Years) -- Cathedral Ceiling: Cathedral Install R-5 rigid board insulation. No cost included for covering insulation. $1,189 $117,923 0.24 99 -- Exposed Floor: Exposed Install R-5 rigid board insulation $47 $4,907 0.22 104 -- Window/Skyligh t: Triple Other Alum No Brk Replace existing windows with Low E/argon fiberglass or insulated vinyl windows $131 $10,425 0.22 79 -- Ventilation Replace (8) Bathroom Exhaust fans with Tier III Energy Star exhaust fans with efficiency of 14 cfm/watt. $23 $2,000 0.13 86. -- Window/Skyligh t: Double Other Wood Replace existing windows with Low E/argon fiberglass or insulated vinyl windows $81 $10,772 0.13 133 -- Window/Skyligh t: Triple Other Wood Replace existing windows with Low E/argon fiberglass or insulated vinyl windows $292 $75,405 0.07 258 -- Above-Grade Wall: AG Wall 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 Install R-5 rigid foam board to exterior and cover with T1-11 siding or equivalent. $661 $317,228 0.05 479 -- Window/Skyligh t: Triple South Wood Replace existing windows with Low E/argon fiberglass or insulated vinyl windows $367 $136,302 0.05 371 Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 27 Appendix C Significant Equipment List HVAC Equipment Equipment Manufacturer Model No. Notes Boiler Burnham PF-507 Two units Circ Pump Marathon VN184TTDR7356BT Primary Circ Pump Baldor VJMN3218T Secondary Domestic Hot Water Bock 200E - 650 Boiler & hot water unit Circ Pump Grundfos UP 43-75BF - AHU #1 motor Dayton 3ND12G 1725 RPM AHU #2 motor Magnatek 8614 - Unit Heater motor Trane 354 1140 RPM Cabinet Heater motor Trane E46A004 Nine units, 1090 RPM Lighting Location Lighting Type Lamp Type Quantity KWH/YR Cost per Year Building-Wide Fluorescent T5, T12, T8, CFL 878 183,386 $ 34,843 Building-Wide HPS Varies 32 12,570 2,388 Building-Wide LED varies 36 4,654 884 Building-Wide Incandescent A – Lamp 10 3,849 731 Energy Consumption calculated by AkWarm based on wattage, schedule, and an electricity rate of $0.19/kWh Plug Loads Equipment Location Manufacturer KWH/YR Cost per Year Head Bolt Heater Parking lots Varies 68,965 $ 13,103 Computers/ Communications School-Wide varies 14,378 2,732 Drinking Fountain, Soda Machine Hallways varies 7,442 1,414 (20) Personal Refrigerator Classrooms varies 5,950 1,131 Mechanical Equipment School-Wide Varies 4,422 840 Fridge & Freezer Kitchen varies 4,320 821 Misc. School-Wide Varies 2,310 449 Custodial Equipment School-Wide Varies 1,110 211 Energy Consumption calculated by AkWarm based on wattage, schedule, and an electricity rate of $0.19/kWh Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 28 Appendix D Local Utility Rate Structure The information in this section was provided directly from the local utility or gathered from the local utility’s publicly available information at the time of the audit. All language used in this section was provided by the local utility and believed to be current at the time of the audit. Energy use terms, specific fees, and other specific information are subject to change. Updated rate structure information should be gathered from the utility during future discussion of rates, rate structures and utility pricing agreements. Golden Valley Electric Association Rate Structure: GS-2 General Service Rate Structure (GVEA) Rate Component Unit Charge Customer Charge $20.00 Utility Charge $0.08262 per kWh Cost of Fuel $0.09137 per kWh Regulatory Cost Charge (RCC) $0.000552 per kWh 2010 Average Rate (Weller Elementary) $0.19 per kWh RATE TYPE(EX GS-1 General Service)Effective Rates*** Customer Charge $20.00 Utility Charge $0.08712 / kWh $0.19655 / kWh ***The effective rate is all of the charges totaled together and divided by the kilowatt hour used. GVEA offers five different rates to its members, depending on the classification of the service provided. The rates are divided into two categories: Residential and General Service (GS). Eighty-five percent of the electric services on GVEA's system are single-family dwellings, classified under the Residential rate. The four General Service rates apply to small and large power users that do not qualify for the Residential rate. The General Service rates break down as follows: GS-1 General Service Services under 50 kilowatts (kW) of demand per billing cycle GS-2(S) Large General Service Secondary Services 50 kW and higher of demand per billing cycle GS-2(P) Large General Service Primary Services at primary voltage GS-3 Industrial Service Services at transmission voltage Customer Charge A flat fee that covers costs for meter reading, billing and customer service. Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 29 Utility Charge (kWh charge) This charge is multiplied by the number of kilowatt-hours (kWh) used in a monthly billing period. It covers the costs to maintain power plants and substations, interest on loans as well as wires, power poles and transformers. Fuel and Purchased Power This charge is based on a combination of forecasted and actual power costs. The monthly charge allows Golden Valley to pass on increases and decreases in fuel and energy purchases to our members. It is calculated quarterly and multiplied by the kilowatt-hours used each month. Regulatory Charge This charge of .000492 per kWh is set by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA). Since November 1, 1992, the Regulatory Commission of Alaska has been funded by a Regulatory Charge to the utilities it regulates rather than through the State general fund. The charge, labeled "Regulatory Cost Charge." on your bill, is set by the RCA, and applies to all retail kilowatt-hours sold by regulated electric utilities in Alaska. Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 30 Appendix E Analysis Methodology Data collected was processed using AkWarm energy use software to estimate current energy consumption by end usage and calculate energy savings for each of the proposed energy efficiency measures (EEMs). In addition, separate analysis may have been conducted to evaluate EEMs that AkWarm cannot effectively model to evaluate potential reductions in annual energy consumption. Analyses were conducted under the direct supervision of a Certified Energy Auditor, Certified Energy Manager, or a Professional Engineer. EEMs are evaluated based on building use, maintenance and processes, local climate conditions, building construction type, function, operational schedule and existing conditions. Energy savings are calculated based on industry standard methods and engineering estimations. Each model created in AkWarm is carefully compared to existing utility usage obtained from utility bills. The AkWarm analysis provides a number of tools for assessing the cost effectiveness of various improvement options. The primary assessment value used in this audit report is the Savings/Investment Ratio (SIR). The SIR is a method of cost analysis that compares the total cost savings through reduced energy consumption to the total cost of a project over its assumed lifespan, including both the construction cost and ongoing maintenance and operating costs. Other measurement methods include Simple Payback, which is defined as the length of time it takes for the savings to equal the total installed cost and Breakeven Cost, which is defined as the highest cost that would yield a Savings/Investment Ratio of one. EEMs are recommended by AkWarm in order of cost-effectiveness. AkWarm first calculates individual SIRs for each EEM, and then ranks the EEMs by SIR, with higher SIRs at the top of the list. An individual EEM must have a SIR greater than or equal to one in order to be recommended by AkWarm. Next AkWarm modifies the building model to include the installation of the first EEM and then re-simulates the energy use. Then the remaining EEMs are re- evaluated and ranked again. AkWarm goes through this iterative process until all suggested EEMs have been evaluated. Under this iterative review process, the savings for each recommended EEM is calculated based on the implementation of the other, more cost effective EEMs first. Therefore, the implementation of one EEM affects the savings of other EEMs that are recommended later. The savings from any one individual EEM may be relatively higher if the individual EEM is implemented without the other recommended EEMs. For example, implementing a reduced operating schedule for inefficient lighting may result in relatively higher savings than implementing the same reduced operating schedule for newly installed lighting that is more efficient. If multiple EEMs are recommended, AkWarm calculates a combined savings. Inclusion of recommendations for energy savings outside the capability of AkWarm will impact the actual savings from the AkWarm projections. This will almost certainly result in lower energy savings and monetary savings from AkWarm recommendations. The reality is that only so much energy is consumed in a building. Energy savings from one EEM reduces the amount of energy that can be saved from additional EEMs. For example, installation of a lower wattage light bulb does not save energy or money if the bulb is never turned on because of a schedule or operational change at the facility. Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 31 Appendix F Audit Limitations The results of this audit are dependent on the input data provided and can only act as an approximation. In some instances, several EEMs or installation methods may achieve the identified potential savings. Actual savings will depend on the EEM selected, the price of energy, and the final installation and implementation methodology. Competent tradesmen and professional engineers may be required to design, install, or otherwise implement some of the recommended EEMs. This document is an energy use audit report and is not intended as a final design document, operation, and maintenance manual, or to take the place of any document provided by a manufacturer or installer of any device described in this report. Cost savings are calculated based on estimated initial costs for each EEM. Estimated costs include labor and equipment for the full up-front investment required to implement the EEM. The listed installation costs within the report are conceptual budgetary estimates and should not be used as design estimates. The estimated costs are derived from Means Cost Data, industry publications, local contractors and equipment suppliers, and the professional judgment of the CEA writing the report and based on the conditions at the time of the audit. Cost and energy savings are approximations and are not guaranteed. Additional significant energy savings can usually be found with more detailed auditing techniques that include actual measurements of electrical use, temperatures in the building and HVAC ductwork, intake and exhaust temperatures, motor runtime and scheduling, and infrared, air leakage to name just a few. Implementation of these techniques is the difference between a Level III Energy Audit and the Level II Audit that has been conducted. Disclaimer: "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." Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 32 Appendix G References Although not all documents listed below are specifically referenced in this report, each contains information and insights considered valuable to most buildings. Alaska Department of Education and Early Development; Education Support Services/Facilities. (1999). Alaska School Facilities Preventative Maintenance Handbook. 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Technical Support Document: Strategies for 50% Energy Savings in Large Office Buildings. Retrieved 2011, from National Renewable Energy Laboratory: http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy10osti/49213.pdf Thumann, P.E., C.E.M., A., Younger, C.E.M., W. J., & Niehus, P.E., C.E.M., T. (2010). Handbook of Energy Audits Eighth Edition. Lilburn, GA: The Fairmont Press, Inc. U.S. Energy Information Administration. (2006). Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS). Retrieved 2011, from Energy Information Administration: http://www.eia.gov/emeu/cbecs/ Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 33 Appendix H Typical Energy Use and Cost – Fairbanks and Anchorage This report provides data on typical energy costs and use on selected building in Fairbanks and Anchorage, Alaska for comparative purposes only. The values provided by the US Energy Information Administration CBECS study included a broader range of building types for the Continental U.S. are not necessarily good comparatives for buildings and conditions in Alaska. An assortment of values from CBECS may be found in Appendix I. The Alaska data described in this report came from a benchmarking study NORTECH and other Technical Services Providers (TSPs) completed on publicly owned buildings in Alaska under contract with AHFC. This study acquired actual utility data for municipal buildings and schools in Alaska for the two recent full years. The utility data included costs and quantities including fuel oil, electricity, propane, wood, steam, and all other energy source usage. This resulted in a database of approximately 900 buildings. During the course of the benchmarking study, the comparisons made to the CBECS data appeared to be inappropriate for various reasons. Therefore, this energy use audit report references the average energy use and energy cost of Anchorage and Fairbanks buildings as described below. The Alaska benchmarking data was evaluated in order to find valid comparison data. Buildings with major energy use information missing were eliminated from the data pool. After detailed scrutiny of the data, the most complete information was provided to NORTECH by the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District (FNSBSD) and the Anchorage School District (ASD). The data sets from these two sources included both the actual educational facilities as well as the district administrative buildings and these are grouped together in this report as Fairbanks and Anchorage schools. These two sources of information, being the most complete and reasonable in-state information, have been used to identify an average annual energy usage for Fairbanks and for Anchorage in order to provide a comparison for other facilities in Alaska. Several factors may limit the comparison of a specific facility to these regional indicators. In Fairbanks, the FNSBSD generally uses number two fuel oil for heating needs and electricity is provided by Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA). GVEA produces electricity from a coal fired generation plant with additional oil generation upon demand. A few of the FNSBSD buildings in this selection utilize district steam and hot water. The FNSBSD has recently (the last ten years) invested significantly in envelope and other efficiency upgrades to reduce their operating costs. Therefore a reader should be aware that this selection of Fairbanks buildings has energy use at or below average for the entire Alaska benchmarking database. Heating in Anchorage is through natural gas from the nearby natural gas fields. Electricity is also provided using natural gas. As the source is nearby and the infrastructure for delivery is in place, energy costs are relatively low in the area. As a result, the ASD buildings have lower energy costs, but higher energy use, than the average for the entire benchmarking database. These special circumstances should be considered when comparing the typical annual energy use for particular buildings. Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 34 Appendix I Typical Energy Use and Cost – Continental U.S. Released: Dec 2006 Next CBECS will be conducted in 2007 Table C3. Consumption and Gross Energy Intensity for Sum of Major Fuels for Non-Mall Buildings, 2003 All Buildings* Sum of Major Fuel Consumption Number of Buildings (thousand) Floorspace (million square feet) Floorspace per Building (thousand square feet) Total (trillion BTU) per Building (million BTU) per Square Foot (thousand BTU) per Worker (million BTU) All Buildings* 4,645 64,783 13.9 5,820 1,253 89.8 79.9 Building Floorspace (Square Feet) 1,001 to 5,000 2,552 6,789 2.7 672 263 98.9 67.6 5,001 to 10,000 889 6,585 7.4 516 580 78.3 68.7 10,001 to 25,000 738 11,535 15.6 776 1,052 67.3 72.0 25,001 to 50,000 241 8,668 35.9 673 2,790 77.6 75.8 50,001 to 100,000 129 9,057 70.4 759 5,901 83.8 90.0 100,001 to 200,000 65 9,064 138.8 934 14,300 103.0 80.3 200,001 to 500,000 25 7,176 289.0 725 29,189 101.0 105.3 Over 500,000 7 5,908 896.1 766 116,216 129.7 87.6 Principal Building Activity Education 386 9,874 25.6 820 2,125 83.1 65.7 Food Sales 226 1,255 5.6 251 1,110 199.7 175.2 Food Service 297 1,654 5.6 427 1,436 258.3 136.5 Health Care 129 3,163 24.6 594 4,612 187.7 94.0 Inpatient 8 1,905 241.4 475 60,152 249.2 127.7 Outpatient 121 1,258 10.4 119 985 94.6 45.8 Lodging 142 5,096 35.8 510 3,578 100.0 207.5 Retail (Other Than Mall) 443 4,317 9.7 319 720 73.9 92.1 Office 824 12,208 14.8 1,134 1,376 92.9 40.3 Public Assembly 277 3,939 14.2 370 1,338 93.9 154.5 Public Order and Safety 71 1,090 15.5 126 1,791 115.8 93.7 Religious Worship 370 3,754 10.1 163 440 43.5 95.6 Service 622 4,050 6.5 312 501 77.0 85.0 Warehouse and Storage 597 10,078 16.9 456 764 45.2 104.3 Other 79 1,738 21.9 286 3,600 164.4 157.1 Vacant 182 2,567 14.1 54 294 20.9 832.1 This report references the Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS), published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration in 2006. Initially this report was expected to compare the annual energy consumption of the building to average national energy usage as documented below. However, a direct comparison between one specific building and the groups of buildings outlined below yielded confusing results. Instead, this report uses a comparative analysis on Fairbanks and Anchorage data as described in Appendix F. An abbreviated excerpt from CBECS on commercial buildings in the Continental U.S. is below. Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 35 Appendix J List of Conversion Factors and Energy Units 1 British Thermal Unit is the energy required to raise one pound of water one degree 1 Watt is approximately 3.412 BTU/hr 1 horsepower is approximately 2,544 BTU/hr 1 horsepower is approximately 746 Watts 1 "ton of cooling” is 12,000 BTU/hr, the amount of power required to melt one short ton of ice in 24 hours 1 Therm = 100,000 BTU 1 KBTU = 1,000 BTU 1 KWH = 3413 BTU 1 KW = 3413 BTU/Hr 1 Boiler HP = 33,400 BTU/Hr 1 Pound Steam = 1000 BTU 1 CCF of natural gas = about 1 Therm 1 Pascal (Pa) = 1 inch H2O = 0.363 pounds/square inch (psi) 1 Pascal (Pa) = 0.0025 atmospheres (atm) BTU British Thermal Unit CCF 100 Cubic Feet CFM Cubic Feet per Minute GPM Gallons per minute HP Horsepower Hz Hertz kg Kilogram (1,000 grams) kV Kilovolt (1,000 volts) kVA Kilovolt-Amp kVAR Kilovolt-Amp Reactive KW Kilowatt (1,000 watts) KWH Kilowatt Hour V Volt W Watt Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 36 Appendix K List of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Definitions ACH Air Changes per Hour AFUE Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency Air Economizer A duct, damper, and automatic control system that allows a cooling system to supply outside air to reduce or eliminate the need for mechanical cooling. Ambient Temperature Average temperature of the surrounding air Ballast A device used with an electric discharge lamp to cause the lamp to start and operate under the proper circuit conditions of voltage, current, electrode heat, etc. CO carbon monoxide CUI Cost Utilization Index CDD Cooling Degree Days CMU Concrete Masonry Unit DDC Direct Digital Control EEM Energy Efficiency Measure EER Energy Efficient Ratio EUI Energy Utilization Index FLOUR Fluorescent Grade The finished ground level adjoining a building at the exterior walls HDD Heating Degree Days HVAC Heating Ventilation Air-Conditioning INCAN Incandescent NPV Net Present Value R-value Thermal resistance measured in BTU/Hr-SF-̊F (Higher value means better insulation) SCFM Standard Cubic Feet per Minute Savings to Investment Ratio (SIR) Savings over the life of the EEM divided by Investment capital cost. Savings includes the total discounted dollar savings considered over the life of the improvement. Investment in the SIR calculation includes the labor and materials required to install the measure. Set Point Reduction of heating or cooling by changing the set point during hours when the building or space is unoccupied Simple payback A cost analysis method whereby the investment cost of an EEM is divided by the first year’s savings of the EEM to give the number of years required to recover the cost of the investment. Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 37 Appendix L Building Floor Plan Energy Audit – Final Report Weller Elementary Fairbanks, Alaska F:\00-Jobs\2011\2602 F - AHFC Grade Audits\50-100 Doyon Fairbanks Region\50-153 FNSB SD Weller Elem\Reports\Final\2012.07.17 Final AHFC Report V2 FAI Weller.Docx 38