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Augustus Brown Pool
City and Borough of Juneau
Funded by:
Final Report
January 2012
Prepared by:
Energy Audit
Table of Contents
Section 1: Executive Summary 2
Section 2: Introduction 6
Section 3: Energy Efficiency Measures 8
Section 4: Description of Systems 14
Section 5: Methodology 17
Appendix A: Energy and Life Cycle Cost Analysis 20
Appendix B: Utility and Energy Data 27
Appendix C: Equipment Data 34
Appendix D: Abbreviations 37
Audit Team
The energy audit is performed by Alaska Energy Engineering LLC of Juneau, Alaska. The audit team
consists of:
Jim Rehfeldt, P.E., Energy Engineer
Jack Christiansen, Energy Consultant
Brad Campbell, Energy Auditor
Loras O’Toole P.E., Mechanical Engineer
Will Van Dyken P.E., Electrical Engineer
Curt Smit, P.E., Mechanical Engineer
Philip Iverson, Construction Estimator
Karla Hart, Technical Publications Specialist
Jill Carlile, Data Analyst
Grayson Carlile, Energy Modeler
Augustus Brown Pool 1 Energy Audit (January 2012)
Section 1
Executive Summary
An energy audit of the Augustus Brown Pool was performed by Alaska Energy Engineering LLC.
The investment grade audit was funded by Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) to identify
opportunities to improve the energy performance of public buildings throughout Alaska.
The Augustus Brown Pool is a 17,362 square foot building that contains commons, an office,
restrooms, locker rooms, a weight room area, a pool, storage spaces, and mechanical support spaces.
Building Assessment
The following summarizes our assessment of the building:
Envelope
The exterior of the building appears to be in good condition with the exception of the paint peeling
(primarily around the clerestory siding). This peeling is most likely due to moisture being driven from
the inside of the building to the exterior surface. The remaining exterior of the envelope displays good
maintenance practices.
The exterior doors are not thermally broken. Future exterior door replacement selection should
include this feature.
The main entry doors have single pane glazing. The wood-framed double pane windows in the office
and the clerestory single pane windows with removable interior storm windows all have failed
glazing. Upgrading of all of these units is outlined in Section 3, Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs)
10-12.
Heating System
The building and the pool are heated by a fuel oil boiler that provides heat to five air handling unit
systems, fan coil units, the pool heat exchanger system, and perimeter hydronic systems.
The building also has an unused electric boiler that is maintained and appears to be in good condition.
Because it is currently less expensive to heat with electricity then it is to heat with fuel oil in Juneau,
we recommend (EEM-4) that the electric boiler be operated as the primary heat source, with the fuel
oil boiler supplementing during colder weather.
The domestic hot water system consists of a 700-gallon indirect hot water tank that supplies domestic
hot water to the fixtures and showers. The tank setpoint is 157°F and a thermostatic valve mixes it
with cold water to supply 137°F water to the fixtures. Energy will be saved if the domestic hot water
storage tank produces 140°F water and the mixing valve supplies 120°F to the fixtures. (EEM-5)
We recommend (EEM-8) that a pool cover system be used when the pool is not in use. The cover will
reduce heat loss and evaporation from the pool. This will also allow the ventilation systems to
modulate downward while maintain proper humidity levels.
The remainder of the fuel oil boiler heating system appears to be in good condition; however fairly
simple improvements can be made to improve its effectiveness and efficiency. These are outlined in
Section 3, EEM-6 and EEM-9.
Augustus Brown Pool 2 Energy Audit (January 2012)
Ventilation System
The building ventilation system consists of five large air handling units and ten exhaust fans for the
purposes of heating and cooling spaces and improving building air quality. The overall condition of
the ventilation systems is good and routine preventive maintenance tasks are being scheduled and
performed.
A heat recovery ventilator HRV provides ventilation, heat, and humidity control for the natatorium.
The system supplies a constant flow of 100% outside air regardless of variations in occupancy,
outside air humidity, and building humidity generation. There is opportunity to vary this flow rate
with building loads.
The design indicates that the HRV is adequate to heat, ventilate and provide humidity control for the
natatorium. However, several older air handling units and exhaust fans have remained in service for
various functions. An HVAC review is needed to determine if the following systems are needed or if
they can be removed and their openings sealed:
AHU-1 serves the natatorium and is redundant with the newer HRV that conditions the space.
Currently, AHU-1 is being operated to circulate air in the natatorium. The unit is recirculating
air without any means of humidity control. AHU-1 should be turned off.
AHU-2 serves the natatorium and is redundant to the newer HRV that conditions the space.
AHU-2 is currently being operated to supply supplemental heat. If the HRV can adequately
heat the natatorium, the unit should be disabled.
GEF-1, 2, and 3 are exhaust fans for the natatorium. They are only operated during the
summer because the natatorium heating system cannot keep up if they operate in the winter.
If the HRV is maintaining adequate humidity control, these fans should be disabled.
AHU-4 supplies heat and ventilation to the locker rooms. The air flow is 20% of the design capacity.
which is limiting the ability of the unit to heat and ventilate the space. The reason for the lower
capacity must be corrected. A reported issue with AHU operating below capacity is that the locker
rooms are cold on cold days. To compensate, the exhaust fan for the locker room spaces (TEF-1) is
turned off to keep the temperature in the locker rooms warm enough. This results in a reduction of air
quality in these spaces.
The HVAC systems are not turned off or modulated to lower capacity during unoccupied periods.
Adjusting the hours of operation of the exhaust fans and AHU fans accordingly will save energy.
Although the pool is open until midnight for rentals on Monday through Friday, staff report that
rentals seldom happen midweek. Adjusting DDC schedules for fan controls should include the ability
to turn systems down/off during scheduled rental periods that are not utilized. These steps are
outlined Section 3, EEM-7.
The energy efficiency of the HRV located outside of the building will be increased if the unit and its
associated ducting are enclosed. Framing in this space would be relatively easy because the roof has
already been extended to cover the unit.
Augustus Brown Pool 3 Energy Audit (January 2012)
Lighting
Interior lighting consists primarily of T8, T12, and metal halide lighting. Exterior lighting consists
primarily of compact fluorescent fixtures. The interior 400-watt metal halide fixtures were installed
for pool safety and are providing useful heat to the building so an upgrade is not recommended.
Because the additional heat produced by the T12 fluorescent fixtures is also beneficial within the
building envelope, the current maintenance plan of replacing the T12 fixtures with more efficient T8
fixtures only as the ballasts fail is a responsible approach to phasing in the newer and more efficient
T8 fixtures.
Summary
It is the assessment of the energy audit team that the most significant of the building energy losses
could be reduced by optimizing ventilation rates and schedules in accordance with occupancy and
then retro-commissioning the ventilation equipment.
Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs)
All buildings have opportunities to improve their energy efficiency. The energy audit revealed several
opportunities in which an efficiency investment will result in a net reduction in long-term operating
costs.
Behavioral and Operational EEMs
The following EEMs require behavioral and operational changes in the building use. The savings are
not readily quantifiable but these EEMs are highly recommended as low-cost opportunities that are a
standard of high performance buildings.
EEM-1: De-Lamp Soft Drink and Snack Coolers (total of two machines)
EEM-2: Identify Air Flow Restrictions in AHUs
Augustus Brown Pool 4 Energy Audit (January 2012)
High and Medium Priority EEMs
The following EEMs are recommended for investment. They are ranked by life cycle savings to
investment ratio (SIR). This ranking method places a priority on EEMs which can be immediately
funded and generate energy savings to fund other EEMs in the following years. Negative values, in
parenthesis, represent savings.
25-Year Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Investment Operating Energy Total SIR
High Priority
EEM-3: Replace Aerators and Showerheads $1,200 $0 ($304,200) ($303,000) 253.5
EEM-4: Operate Electric Boiler $22,000 ($1,700) ($784,300) ($764,000) 35.7
EEM-5: Reduce HW Tank Temperature $200 $0 ($1,500) ($1,300) 7.5
EEM-6: Install Boiler Room Heat Recovery $55,100 $4,300 ($407,800) ($348,400) 7.3
EEM-7: Optimize HVAC Systems $163,400 $0 ($1,134,100) ($970,700) 6.9
EEM-8: Install Pool Covers $92,400 $17,000 ($655,500) ($546,100) 6.9
EEM-9: Insulate Expansion Tank $500 $0 ($3,300) ($2,800) 6.6
Medium Priority
EEM-10: Replace Single Pane Door Glazing $4,900 $0 ($12,800) ($7,900) 2.6
EEM-11: Replace Clerestory Windows $58,300 $0 ($108,500) ($50,200) 1.9
EEM-12: Replace Failed Office Windows $5,300 $0 ($7,600) ($2,300) 1.4
EEM-13: Upgrade Motors $9,000 $0 ($9,500) ($500) 1.1
Totals* $412,300 $19,600 ($3,429,100) ($2,997,200) 8.3
*The analysis is based on each EEM being independent of the others. While it is likely that some
EEMs are interrelated, an isolated analysis is used to demonstrate the economics because the audit
team is not able to predict which EEMs an Owner may choose to implement. If several EEMs are
implemented, the resulting energy savings is likely to differ from the sum of each EEM projection.
Summary
The energy audit revealed numerous opportunities for improving the energy performance of the
building. We recommend that the behavioral and high priority EEMs be implemented now to generate
energy savings from which to fund the medium priority EEMs.
Another avenue to consider is to borrow money from AHFCs revolving loan fund for public
buildings. AHFC will loan money for energy improvements under terms that allow for paying back
the money from the energy savings. More information on this option can be found online at
http://www.ahfc.us/loans/akeerlf_loan.cfm.
Augustus Brown Pool 5 Energy Audit (January 2012)
Section 2
Introduction
This report presents the findings of an energy audit of the Augustus Brown Pool located in Juneau,
Alaska. The purpose of this investment grade energy audit is to evaluate the infrastructure and its
subsequent energy performance to identify applicable energy efficiencies measures (EEMs).
The energy audit report contains the following sections:
Introduction: Building use and energy consumption.
Energy Efficiency Measures: Priority ranking of the EEMs with a description, energy
analysis, and life cycle cost analysis.
Description of Systems: Background description of the building energy systems.
Methodology: Basis for how construction and maintenance cost estimates are derived and the
economic and energy factors used for the analysis.
BUILDING USE
The Augustus Brown Pool is a 17,362 square foot building that contains commons, an office,
restrooms, locker rooms, a weight room area, a pool, storage spaces, and mechanical support spaces.
The pool support equipment must be operated 24/7 to sustain pool operations. The pool facilities have
approximately 4 staff members working per shift and are utilized by approximately 100-125 patrons
per day.
The facility is occupied in the following manner:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:30 am – 8:30 pm
8:45 pm – Midnight Rental Period
Tuesday, Thursday: 6:30 am – 8:45 pm
9:00 pm – Midnight Rental Period
Saturday 9:00 am – 4:15 pm
4:30 pm – Midnight Rental Period
Sunday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
6:15 pm – Midnight (Rental)
Building History
1972 – Original Construction of Pool
1988 – Replaced original pool with two concrete/plaster tanks
1997 – Roofing repairs
1999 – Siding and roofing repairs
2000 – Installation of new heat recovery ventilator (HRV) to replace AHU-5,
installation of new hollow core metal doors, and 40 new 400-watt metal halide fixtures.
Augustus Brown Pool 6 Energy Audit (January 2012)
Energy Consumption
The building energy sources include an electric service and a fuel oil tank. Fuel oil is used for the
majority of the heating loads and domestic hot water while electricity serves all other loads. The
following table shows annual energy use and cost.
Annual Energy Consumption and Cost
Source Consumption Cost Energy, MMBtu
Electricity 523,065 kWh $45,500 1,800 27%
Fuel Oil 36,208 Gallons $137,600 4,900 73%
Totals $183,100 6,700 100%
Electricity
This chart shows electrical energy use
from 2007 to 2010. Consumption drops in
May-June while the pool is closed for
draining and cleaning of the basin. The
effective cost—energy costs plus demand
charges—is 8.7¢ per kWh.
Fuel Oil
The following chart shows heating energy
use from 2007 to 2010. The chart
compares annual use with the heating
degree days which is a measurement of
the demand for energy to heat a building.
A year with a higher number of degree
days reflects colder outside temperatures
and a higher heating requirement.
The current cost of fuel oil (August 2011) is $3.23 per
gallon. Assuming a fuel oil conversion efficiency of 70% and
an electric boiler conversion efficiency of 95%, oil heat at
$3.23 per gallon equates to electric heat at 10.8¢ per kWh.
Since the current cost of electricity is 10.1¢ per kWh, electric
heat will be less expensive than fuel oil heat if demand
charges are minimized.
Augustus Brown Pool 7 Energy Audit (January 2012)
Section 3
Energy Efficiency Measures
The following energy efficiency measures (EEMs) were identified during the energy audit. The
EEMs are priority ranked and, where applicable, subjected to energy and life cycle cost analysis.
Appendix A contains the energy and life cycle cost analysis spreadsheets.
The EEMs are grouped into the following prioritized categories:
Behavioral or Operational: EEMs that require minimal capital investment but require
operational or behavioral changes. The EEMs provide a life cycle savings but an analysis is
not performed because the guaranteed energy savings is difficult quantify.
High Priority: EEMs that require a small capital investment and offer a life cycle savings.
Also included in this category are higher cost EEMs that offer significant life cycle savings.
Medium Priority: EEMs that require a significant capital investment to provide a life cycle
savings or lower cost EEMs that offer modest savings. Many medium priority EEMs provide
a high life cycle savings and offer substantial incentive to increase investment in building
energy efficiency.
Augustus Brown Pool 8 Energy Audit (January 2012)
BEHAVIORAL OR OPERATIONAL
The following EEMs are recommended for implementation. They require behavioral or operational
changes that can occur with minimal investment to achieve immediate savings. These EEMs are not
easily quantified by analysis because they cannot be accurately predicted. They are recommended
because they offer a life cycle savings, represent good practice, and are accepted features of high
performance buildings.
EEM-1: De-Lamp Soft Drink and Snack Coolers (total of two machines)
Purpose: Lamps for the soft drink and snack coolers in the spectator area are continuously on and
are not necessary. Energy will be saved if these lamps are removed.
Scope: Remove lamps from the soft drink and snack coolers in the spectator area
EEM-2: Identify Air Flow Restrictions in AHUs
Purpose: The 1989 air balancing report performed by Neudorfer Engineers identified significant
air flow reductions in each of the air handling systems. It was reported that the
restrictions were not corrected. Energy will be saved if the fans deliver their design flow
rates. It is also possible that these restrictions are contributing to the problems of keeping
the women’s locker room adequately heated. These restrictions include:
- AHU-2 design = 7,200 cfm actual = 4,470 cfm
- AHU-3 design = 4,240 cfm actual = 785 cfm
- AHU-4 design = 2,560 cfm actual = 2,150 cfm
- TEF-1 design = 2,770 cfm actual = 835 cfm
- TEF-2 design = 890 cfm actual = 495 cfm
Scope: Investigate systems to determine where restrictions exist and correct if possible.
Augustus Brown Pool 9 Energy Audit (January 2012)
HIGH PRIORITY
The following EEMs are recommended for implementation because they have a high savings to
investment ratio. The EEMs are listed from highest to lowest priority. Negative values, in parenthesis,
represent savings.
EEM-3: Replace Aerators and Showerheads
Purpose: Energy and water will be saved by replacing the lavatory aerators and showerheads with
low-flow models.
Scope: Replace lavatory aerators and showerheads with water-conserving fixtures.
Annual Costs Life Cycle Costs
Operating Energy Total Investment Operating Energy Total SIR
$0 ($11,920) ($11,920) $1,200 $0 ($304,200) ($303,000) 253.5
EEM-4: Operate Electric Boiler
Purpose: The electric boiler is not currently used to heat the building. It was reported that it is well
maintained and operational. If demand control is used, it is less expensive to heat with
electricity than it is to heat with fuel oil in Juneau. The electric boiler should be put in
service and used as the primary boiler, and the fuel oil boiler should be operated to carry
the remaining heating load.
Scope: Return the electric boiler to service and operate as the primary boiler.
Annual Costs Life Cycle Costs
Operating Energy Total Investment Operating Energy Total SIR
($100) ($14,120) ($14,220) $22,000 ($1,700) ($784,300) ($764,000) 35.7
EEM-5: Reduce Domestic Hot Water Tank Temperature
Purpose: An indirect hot water heater system consists of one 700-gallon domestic hot water tank to
supply domestic hot water to the fixtures and showers. The hot water leaves the tank at
157°F, a tempering valve reduces it to 137°F, and a second tempering valve reduces it to
120°F at the fixtures. Energy will be saved if the domestic hot water storage tank
temperature setpoint is reduced to 140°F and the second tempering valve disabled.
Scope: Reduce the domestic hot water storage tank temperature from 157°F to 140°F and disable
the second tempering valve.
Annual Costs Life Cycle Costs
Operating Energy Total Investment Operating Energy Total SIR
$0 ($50) ($50) $200 $0 ($1,500) ($1,300) 7.5
Augustus Brown Pool 10 Energy Audit (January 2012)
EEM-6: Install Boiler Room Heat Recovery
Purpose: The boiler room utilizes exhaust fan GEF-8 to discharge excess heat outdoors. Energy
will be saved if the heat generated from the boiler room is transferred to the natatorium.
Scope: Install a heat pump unit in the boiler room. Install evaporator ductwork to extract heat
from the boiler room air. Install condenser ductwork to transfer the heat to the
natatorium. Install automatic dampers and controls on the combustion air openings to
retain the boiler heat within the room for heat recovery.
Annual Costs Life Cycle Costs
Operating Energy Total Investment Operating Energy Total SIR
$250 ($13,540) ($13,290) $55,100 $4,300 ($407,800) ($348,400) 7.3
EEM-7: Optimize HVAC Systems
Purpose: The building utilizes fixed-flow heating and ventilation system units to provide
conditioned air to interior spaces as needed. Exhaust and AHU fans are not turned off
after hours by the DDC system. The actual hours of operation of the pool were much
longer prior to the opening of the Diamond Park Aquatic Center. Now that pool rental
demand and operational hours have decreased, adjusting the hours of operation of the
exhaust fans and AHU fans accordingly will save energy. Although the pool is open until
midnight for rentals on Monday through Friday, staff report that rentals seldom happen
midweek. Adjusting DDC schedules for fan controls should include the ability to turn
systems down/off during scheduled rental periods that are not utilized. Energy will be
saved if modifications are made to the respective air handling systems to reduce air flow
when not needed.
Scope: Perform repairs as follows and commission all air handling units to perform as a properly
integrated system when completed:
HRV: Recalibrate the HRV mixing and bypass dampers for proper operation. Recalibrate
defrost controls; recirculation operation will limit the need to defrost. Install a VFD on
the exhaust fan and modulate the fan to maintain negative pressure in the natatorium.
AHU-3: Turn off during unoccupied hours and cycle at night to maintain space setback
temperature.
AHU-4, TEF-1 and TEF-2: Replace with an HRV that operates only when the building is
occupied.
Annual Costs Life Cycle Costs
Operating Energy Total Investment Operating Energy Total SIR
$0 ($40,940) ($40,940) $163,400 $0 ($1,134,100) ($970,700) 6.9
Augustus Brown Pool 11 Energy Audit (January 2012)
EEM-8: Install Pool Covers
Purpose: The swimming pool loses heat to the natatorium due to evaporation and heat loss. The
evaporation raises the building humidity, which is controlled by supplying more heated
outside air. A significant amount of surface area (3,375 square feet - large pool and 1,575
square feet - small pool) is exposed to these energy losses. There are currently 68 hours
per week that a pool cover could be used.
Scope: Install pool covers with mechanical deploy and retract system for the two pools.
Annual Costs Life Cycle Costs
Operating Energy Total Investment Operating Energy Total SIR
$1,000 ($23,130) ($22,130) $92,400 $17,000 ($655,500) ($546,100) 6.9
EEM-9: Insulate Expansion Tank
Purpose: The uninsulated boiler expansion tank has a large amount of surface area for heat loss.
Energy will be saved if this tank is insulated to reduce heat loss.
Scope: Insulate the boiler system expansion tank.
Annual Costs Life Cycle Costs
Operating Energy Total Investment Operating Energy Total SIR
$0 ($120) ($120) $500 $0 ($3,300) ($2,800) 6.6
MEDIUM PRIORITY
Medium priority EEMs are recommended because they offer a life cycle savings. The EEMs are
listed from highest to lowest priority. Negative values, in parenthesis, represent savings.
EEM-10: Replace Single-Pane Door Glazing
Purpose: Single pane glass with an insulation value of approximately R-1was selected for the main
entry door glazing. Energy will be saved if these single pane glazing units are removed
and replaced with energy efficient R-3 double pane glazing.
Scope: Replace single pane glazing with energy efficient double pane glazing units.
Annual Costs Life Cycle Costs
Operating Energy Total Investment Operating Energy Total SIR
$0 ($450) ($450) $4,900 $0 ($12,800) ($7,900) 2.6
EEM-11: Replace Clerestory Windows
Purpose: Wood framing and a single pane glass with interior storm window was used for the
clerestory windows. Almost every unit has completely failed, the result of which is an
insulation value of approximately R-1. Energy will be saved if the windows are replaced
with energy efficient R-3 window units.
Scope: Replace existing windows with energy efficient double pane windows.
Annual Costs Life Cycle Costs
Operating Energy Total Investment Operating Energy Total SIR
$0 ($3,830) ($3,830) $58,300 $0 ($108,500) ($50,200) 1.9
Augustus Brown Pool 12 Energy Audit (January 2012)
EEM-12: Replace Failed Office Windows
Purpose: The glazing units in the wood-framed double pane office windows have failed. Energy
will be saved if the windows are removed and replaced with energy efficient R-3 window
units.
Scope: Replace failed windows with energy efficient double pane windows.
Annual Costs Life Cycle Costs
Operating Energy Total Investment Operating Energy Total SIR
$0 ($270) ($270) $5,300 $0 ($7,600) ($2,300) 1.4
EEM-13: Upgrade Motors to Premium Efficiency
Purpose: The equipment inspection identified three motors that could be upgraded with premium
efficiency models to save energy. They are:
- AHU-4 1-1/2 HP
- AHU-3 2 HP
- P-6 20 HP
Scope: Replace identified motors with premium efficiency motors.
Annual Costs Life Cycle Costs
Operating Energy Total Investment Operating Energy Total SIR
$0 ($480) ($480) $9,000 $0 ($9,500) ($500) 1.1
Augustus Brown Pool 13 Energy Audit (January 2012)
Section 4
Description of Systems
ENERGY SYSTEMS
This section provides a general description of the building systems. Energy conservation
opportunities are addressed in Section 3, Energy Efficiency Measure.
Building Envelope
R-value
Component Description (inside to outside) Existing Optimal
Pool Walls 8” CMU, 1 ½” foam insulation, ½” plywood, 1”x6” T&G siding R-10 R-26
Remaining Walls 5/8” gyp bd, 2”x6” wood stud, R-19 batt, ½” ply, 1”x6” T&G siding R-20 R-26
Upper Roof 6” foam insulation R-30 R-46
Sloped Roof 3” foam insulation, R-15 R-46
Floor Slab 4” Concrete slab-on-grade R-10 R-10
Foundation 8” concrete with 2” rigid insulation on interior surface R-10 R-20
Office Windows Wood single pane windows R-0.75 R-5
Office Window Vinyl double pane R-1.5 R-5
Clerestory Windows Wood single pane with storm windows R-1.0 R-5
First Floor Windows Aluminum clad wood double pane windows R-1.5 R-5
Doors Steel doors w/ non-thermally broken frames R-1.5 R-5
Heating System
The building and the pool are heated by one fuel oil boiler that provide heat to five air handling unit
systems, fan coil units, the pool heat exchanger system, and perimeter hydronic systems. The heating
system has the following pumps:
P-1 is the pool pump
P-2 is the radiant pump
P-3 is the coil pump
P-4 is the domestic water heating pump
P-5 is the small pool filtration pump
P-6 is the big pool filtration pump
Augustus Brown Pool 14 Energy Audit (January 2012)
Ventilation Systems
Area
Fan
System Description
Natatorium AHU-1 5,250 cfm 3 hp constant volume air handling unit operating in
full recirculation mode for dehumidification.
Natatorium AHU-2 4,470 cfm 3 hp constant volume air handling unit consisting of a
heating coil, mixing box, filter section, and supply fan. Operated
to supply supplemental heat. (Note – AHU-2 design rating of
7,200 cfm, cause of restriction unknown)
Lobby/Office/Spectator
Area
AHU-3 785 cfm 2 hp constant volume air handling unit consisting of a
heating coil, mixing box, filter section, and supply fan (Note –
AHU-3 design rating of 4,240 cfm, cause of restriction unknown)
Locker Rooms AHU-4 2,150 cfm 1.5 hp constant volume air handling unit consisting of
a heating coil, mixing box, filter section, and supply fan (Note –
AHU-4 design rating of 2,560 cfm, cause of restriction unknown)
Natatorium HRV 11,952 cfm 15 hp supply, 13,013 cfm 10 hp exhaust constant
volume heat recovery air handling unit consisting of a heating
coil, filter section, supply fan, and exhaust fan
Pool Filtration Room SF-1 100 cfm constant volume supply air fan
Locker Rooms TEF-1 835 cfm ¾ hp constant volume exhaust air fan
Bathrooms TEF-2 495 cfm ½ hp constant volume exhaust air fan
Natatorium GEF-1 4330 cfm ¾ hp constant volume exhaust air fan
Natatorium GEF-2 4010 cfm ¾ hp constant volume exhaust air fan
Natatorium GEF-3 not running
Equipment Storage GEF-5 100 cfm constant volume exhaust air fan
Pool & Equipment
Storage
GEF-6 100 cfm constant volume exhaust air fan
Pool Filtration Room GEF-7 100 cfm constant volume exhaust air fan
Boiler Room GEF-8 100 cfm constant volume exhaust air fan
Family Changing
Room
GEF-9 80 cfm constant volume exhaust air fan
Domestic Hot Water System
The domestic hot water system consists of a 700-gallon indirect domestic hot water tank and a
thermostatic mixing station. The tank is currently producing 157°F water. A mixing station adds cold
water to produce 137°F water supply to the fixtures where a second tempering valve reduces the
water to 120°F.
Augustus Brown Pool 15 Energy Audit (January 2012)
Automatic Control System
The building has a DDC system to control the operation of the heating and ventilation systems.
Energy can be saved through further optimization of fan system scheduling combined with a retro-
commissioning of the air handler systems.
Lighting
Interior lighting consists primarily of T8, T12, and metal halide lighting. Exterior lighting consists
primarily of compact fluorescent fixtures. The interior 400-watt metal halide fixtures were installed
for pool safety and are providing useful heat to the building so no recommendations are offered for
their replacement. Because the additional heat produced by the T12 fluorescent fixtures is beneficial
within the building envelope in the Juneau climate, the current maintenance plan of replacing the T12
fixtures with more efficient T8 fixtures only as the ballasts fail is a responsible approach to phasing in
the newer and more efficient T8 fixtures.
Electric Equipment
No significant electrical equipment was noted beyond that necessary for building and pool support
infrastructure.
Augustus Brown Pool 16 Energy Audit (January 2012)
Section 5
Methodology
Information for the energy audit was gathered through on-site observations, review of construction
documents, and interviews with operation and maintenance personnel. The EEMs are evaluated using
energy and life cycle cost analyses and are priority ranked for implementation.
Energy Efficiency Measures
Energy efficiency measures are identified by evaluating the building’s energy systems and comparing
them to systems in modern, high performance buildings. The process for identifying the EEMs
acknowledges the realities of an existing building that was constructed when energy costs were much
lower. Many of the opportunities used in modern high performance buildings—highly insulated
envelopes, variable capacity mechanical systems, heat pumps, daylighting, lighting controls, etc.—
simply cannot be economically incorporated into an existing building.
The EEMs represent practical measures to improve the energy efficiency of the buildings, taking into
account the realities of limited budgets. If a future major renovation project occurs, additional EEMs
common to high performance buildings should be incorporated.
Life Cycle Cost Analysis
The EEMs are evaluated using life cycle cost analysis which determines if an energy efficiency
investment will provide a savings over a 25-year life. The analysis incorporates construction,
replacement, maintenance, repair, and energy costs to determine the total cost over the life of the
EEM. Future maintenance and energy cash flows are discounted to present worth using escalation
factors for general inflation, energy inflation, and the value of money. The methodology is based on
the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 135 – Life Cycle Cost
Analysis.
Life cycle cost analysis is preferred to simple payback for facilities that have long—often perpetual—
service lives. Simple payback, which compares construction cost and present energy cost, is
reasonable for short time periods of 2-4 years, but yields below optimal results over longer periods
because it does not properly account for the time value of money or inflationary effects on operating
budgets. Accounting for energy inflation and the time value of money properly sums the true cost of
facility ownership and seeks to minimize the life cycle cost.
Construction Costs
The cost estimates are derived based on a preliminary understanding of the scope of each EEM as
gathered during the walk-through audit. The construction costs for in-house labor are $60 per hour for
work typically performed by maintenance staff and $110 per hour for contract labor.
The cost estimate assumes the work will be performed as part of a larger renovation or energy
efficiency upgrade project. When implementing EEMs, the cost estimate should be revisited once the
scope and preferred method of performing the work has been determined. It is possible some EEMs
will not provide a life cycle savings when the scope is finalized.
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Maintenance Costs
Maintenance costs are based on in-house or contract labor using historical maintenance efforts and
industry standards. Maintenance costs over the 25-year life of each EEM are included in the life cycle
cost calculation spreadsheets and represent the level of effort to maintain the systems.
Energy Analysis
The energy performance of an EEM is evaluated within the operating parameters of the building. A
comprehensive energy audit would rely on a computer model of the building to integrate building
energy systems and evaluate the energy savings of each EEM. This investment grade audit does not
utilize a computer model, so energy savings are calculated with factors that account for the dynamic
operation of the building. Energy savings and costs are estimated for the 25-year life of the EEM
using appropriate factors for energy inflation.
Prioritization
Each EEM is prioritized based on the life cycle savings to investment ratio (SIR) using the following
formula:
Prioritization Factor = Life Cycle Savings / Capital Costs
This approach factor puts significant weight on the capital cost of an EEM, making lower cost EEMs
more favorable.
Economic Factors
The following economic factors are significant to the findings.
Nominal Interest Rate: This is the nominal rate of return on an investment without regard to
inflation. The analysis uses a rate of 5%.
Inflation Rate: This is the average inflationary change in prices over time. The analysis uses
an inflation rate of 2%.
Economic Period: The analysis is based on a 25-year economic period with construction
beginning in 2010.
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Electricity
Electricity is supplied by Alaska Electric Light & Power Company (AEL&P). The building is billed
for electricity under AEL&P’s Rate 24. This rate charges for both electrical consumption (kWh) and
peak electric demand (kW). Electrical consumption is the amount of energy consumed and electric
demand is the rate of consumption. AEL&P determines the electric demand by averaging demand
over a continuously sliding fifteen minute window. The highest fifteen minute average during the
billing period determines the peak demand. The following table lists the electric charges, which
includes a 24% rate hike that was recently approved:
AEL&P Small Government Rate with Demand
Charge 1 On-peak (Nov-May) Off-peak (June-Oct)
Energy Charge per kWh 6.11¢ 5.92¢
Demand Charge per kW $14.30 $9.11
Service Charge per month $99.24 $99.24
Over recent history, electricity inflation has been less than 1% per year, which has lagged general
inflation. An exception is the recent 24% rate hike that was primarily due to construction of additional
hydroelectric generation at Lake Dorothy. This project affords the community a surplus of power
which should bring electric inflation back to the historic rate of 1% per year. Load growth from
electric heat conversions is likely to increase generating and distribution costs, especially if diesel
supplementation is needed. Combining these two factors contribute to an assumed electricity inflation
rate of 3%.
Summary
The following table summarizes the energy and economic factors used in the analysis.
Summary of Economic and Energy Factors
Factor Rate or Cost Factor Rate or Cost
Nominal Discount Rate 5% Electricity Current rates
General Inflation Rate 2% Electricity Inflation 3%
Fuel Oil Cost (2012) $3.80/gal Fuel Oil Inflation 6%
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Appendix A
Energy and Life Cycle Cost Analysis
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Basis
Economic
Study Period (years) 25 Nominal Discount Rate 5%General Inflation 2%
Energy
2011 $/gal Fuel Inflation 2012 $/gal
Fuel Oil $3.80 6% $4.03
Electricity $/kWh (2011)$/kW (2011)Inflation $/kWh (2012)$/kW (2012)
w/ Demand Charges $0.061 $10.62 3% $0.063 $10.94
w/o Demand Charges $0.102 -3% $0.105 -
EEM-3: Replace Aerators and Showerheads
Energy Analysis
η boiler 68%
Fixture Existing Proposed Uses/day Days Water,Gals % HW kBTU Gallons
Showerhead 20 10 100 350 -350,000 80% -186,816 -1,984
Lavatories 0.3 0.2 75 198 -2,673 80% -1,427 -15
-352,673 -1,999
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Year Qty Unit Base Cost Year 0 Cost
Construction Costs
Replace lavatory aerators 0 7 ea $35 $245
Replace showerhead 0 27 ea $35 $945
Energy Costs
Water 1 - 25 -353 kgals $10.960 ($75,983)
Fuel Oil 1 - 25 -1,999 gal $4.03 ($228,201)
Net Present Worth ($303,000)
EEM-4: Operate Electric Boiler
Energy Analysis
Fuel Oil Boilers
Annual Gal η boiler Heat kBtu % Fuel Oil Boiler kBtu η boiler Annual Gal Savings, gal
36,200 68% 3,409,316 60% 2,045,590 68% 21,720 -14,480
Electric Boiler
% Electric kBtu η boiler kWh
40% 1,363,726 95% 420,721
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Year Qty Unit Base Cost Year 0 Cost
Construction Costs
Start-up electric boiler 0 1 ea $5,000 $5,000
Boiler lead/lag control panel 0 1 ea $15,000 $15,000
Retro-commission boiler controls 0 1 ea $2,000 $2,000
Annual Costs
Fuel oil boiler maintenance 1 - 25 -1 ls $200.00 ($3,405)
Electric boiler maintenance 1 - 25 1 ls $100.00 $1,703
Energy Costs
Electric Energy (Effective Cost) 1 - 25 420,721 kWh $0.105 $868,887
Fuel Oil 1 - 25 -14,480 gal $4.03 ($1,653,208)
Net Present Worth ($764,000)
Gallons per Use
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Juneau, Alaska 99801 jim@alaskaenergy.us
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EEM-5: Reduce HW Tank Temperature
Energy Analysis
Service Length 157F 140F Factor kBtu η boiler Gallons
HWT 5 130 102 100% -1,226 68% -13
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Year Qty Unit Base Cost Year 0 Cost
Construction Costs
Turn down HW Tank Temperature 0 1 ea $60 $60
Disable thermostatic mixing valve 0 1 ea $180 $180
Energy Costs
Fuel Oil 1 - 25 -13 gal $4.03 ($1,487)
Net Present Worth ($1,200)
EEM-6: Install Boiler Room Heat Recovery
Energy Analysis
Heat Recovery
Input, MBH Jacket Loss MBH Hours Loss, kBtu Factor Recovery, kBtu η boiler Gallons
3,938 -1.0% -39 8,760 -344,938 100% -344,938 82%-3,037
Heat Pump Energy
Recovery, kBtu COP kWh HP Heat, kBtu η boiler Gallons
-344,938 3 33,699 114,979 82% -1,012
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Year Qty Unit Base Cost Year 0 Cost
Construction Costs
Boiler room heat pump 0 1 LS $15,000 $15,000
Ductwork 0 1 LS $4,000 $4,000
Combustion air louvers and controls 0 1 LS $8,000 $8,000
Controls 0 1 LS $4,000 $4,000
Estimating contingency 0 15%$4,650
Overhead & profit 0 30% $10,695
Design fees 0 10%$4,635
Project management 0 8%$4,078
Annual Costs
Heat pump maintenance 1 - 25 1 LS $250.00 $4,257
Energy Costs
Electric Energy 1 - 25 33,699 kWh $0.063 $41,621
Electric Demand 1 - 25 60.0 kW $10.94 $12,902
Fuel Oil 1 - 25 -4,050 gal $4.03 ($462,354)
Net Present Worth ($348,500)
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25200 Amalga Harbor Road Tel/Fax: 907.789.1226
Juneau, Alaska 99801 jim@alaskaenergy.us
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EEM-7: Optimize HVAC Systems
Energy Analysis
Fan Case CFM ΔP η, fan BHP η, motor kW Hours kWh
HRV-SF Existing -13,000 2.00 50%-8 91%-7 8,760 -58,752
Optimized 9,000 1.75 50%5 91%4 8,760 35,590
HRV-EF Existing -13,000 2.00 50%-8 91%-7 8,760 -58,752
Optimized 10,000 1.75 50%6 91%5 8,760 39,544
AHU-3 Existing -4,250 1.50 55%-2 88%-2 8,760 -13,620
Optimized 4,250 1.50 55%2 88%2 6,480 10,075
AHU-4 Existing -2,560 1.50 55%-1 88%-1 8,760 -8,157
TEF-1 Existing -835 0.75 50%0 70% -0.2 8,760 -1,840
TEF-2 Existing -495 0.75 50%0 70% -0.1 8,760 -1,091
HRV SF Optimized 1,200 2.00 50%1 85% 0.7 6,480 4,295
HRV EF Optimized 1,330 2.00 50%1 85% 0.7 6,480 4,760
-5 -47,946
Ventilation SA CFM MAT T,room MBH Hours kBtu η boiler Gallons
Pool HRV Existing -13,000 60 85 -351 8,760 -3,074,760 68% -32,648
Optimized 10,000 60 85 270 8,760 2,365,200 68%25,114
AHU-4 Existing -2,560 60 75 -41 8,760 -363,295 68%-3,857
Locker HRV Optimized 1,330 55 75 29 6,480 186,157 68%1,977
-177,137 -9,415
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Year Qty Unit Base Cost Year 0 Cost
Construction Costs
Recalibrate HRV damper controls; VFD controls 0 1 ls $10,000 $15,000
Recalibrate defrost operation 0 1 ls $3,500 $3,500
Install VFD 0 1 ls $7,500 $7,500
Locker and Toilet HRV 0 1 ls $66,000 $66,000
Estimating contingency 0 15% $13,800
Overhead & profit 0 30% $31,740
Design fees 0 10% $13,754
Project management 0 8% $12,104
Energy Costs
Electric Energy 1 - 25 -47,946 kWh $0.063 ($59,218)
Fuel Oil 1 - 25 -9,415 gal $4.03 ($1,074,919)
Net Present Worth ($970,700)
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EEM-8: Install Pool Covers
Energy Analysis
Evaporation
Pool A, sqft Pw, in HG Pa, in HG Quiet, MBH Hours kBtu η boiler Gallons
Lap 3,375 1.3347 0.6009 -180.8 3,400 -614,686 68%-6,527
Kid 1,575 1.0664 0.6009 -53.5 3,400 -181,971 68%-1,932
-234 -796,657 -8,459
Makeup
Pool lb/hr Tp Tw MBH Hours kBtu η boiler Gallons
Kid -181 88 40 -9 3,400 -29,505 68%-313
Lap -54 81 40 -2 3,400 -7,461 68%-79
-234 -11 -36,966 -393
Ventilation
CFM Tosa Troom Hours Heat Recovery kBtu η boiler Gallons
-3,000 40 85 3,400 50% -247,860 68% -2,632
Savings
Gallons Factor Savings, gals
-11,483 50% -5,742
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Year Qty Unit Base Cost Year 0 Cost
Construction Costs
Lap pool cover 0 1 LS $40,000 $40,000
Small pool cover 0 1 LS $12,000 $12,000
Estimating contingency 0 15%$7,800
Overhead & profit 0 30% $17,940
Design fees 0 10%$7,774
Project management 0 8%$6,841
Annual Costs
Cover maintenance 1 - 25 1 ea $1,000.00 $17,027
Energy Costs
Fuel Oil 1 - 25 -5,742 gal $4.03 ($655,526)
Net Present Worth ($546,100)
EEM-9: Insulate Expansion Tank
Energy Analysis
Service Area Uninsulated 1-1/2" Insul Factor kBtu η boiler Gallons
Ex Tank 4 462 46 75% -2,733 68% -29
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Year Qty Unit Base Cost Year 0 Cost
Construction Costs
Insulate expansion tank 0 1 ea $500 $500
Energy Costs
Fuel Oil 1 - 25 -29 gal $4.03 ($3,313)
Net Present Worth ($2,800)
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EEM-10: Replace Single Pane Door Glazing
Energy Analysis
Component Area R,exist R,new ΔT MBH kBtu η boiler Gallons
Windows 37 0.75 2.5 35 -1.2 -10,588 68%-112
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Year Qty Unit Base Cost Year 0 Cost
Construction Costs
Replace window glazing unit 0 37 sqft $75 $2,775
Estimating contingency 0 15%$416
Overhead & profit 0 30%$957
Design fees 0 10%$415
Project management 0 8%$365
Energy Costs
Fuel Oil 1 - 25 -112 gal $4.03 ($12,835)
Net Present Worth ($7,900)
EEM-11: Replace Clerestory Windows
Energy Analysis
Component Area R,exist R,new ΔT MBH kBtu η boiler Gallons
Windows 438 1.0 3.0 35 -10.2 -89,527 68%-951
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Year Qty Unit Base Cost Year 0 Cost
Construction Costs
Replace window glazing unit 0 438 sqft $75 $32,850
Estimating contingency 0 15%$4,928
Overhead & profit 0 30% $11,333
Design fees 0 10%$4,911
Project management 0 8%$4,322
Energy Costs
Fuel Oil 1 - 25 -951 gal $4.03 ($108,531)
Net Present Worth ($50,200)
EEM-12: Replace Failed Office Windows
Energy Analysis
Component Area R,exist R,new ΔT MBH kBtu η boiler Gallons
Windows 40 1.0 2.5 30 -0.7 -6,307 68%-67
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Year Qty Unit Base Cost Year 0 Cost
Construction Costs
Replace window glazing unit 0 40 sqft $75 $3,000
Estimating contingency 0 15%$450
Overhead & profit 0 30%$1,035
Design fees 0 10%$449
Project management 0 8%$395
Energy Costs
Fuel Oil 1 - 25 -67 gal $4.03 ($7,646)
Net Present Worth ($2,300)
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EEM-13: Upgrade Motors
Energy Analysis
Equip Number HP ηold ηnew kW Hours kWh
AHU-4 1 1.5 74.0% 86.5% -0.14 6,480 -906
AHU-3 1 2 80.8% 86.5% -0.09 6,480 -551
P-6 1 20 88.5% 93.0% -0.67 6,480 -4,351
-0.9 -5,808
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Year Qty Unit Base Cost Year 0 Cost
Construction Costs HP
Replace motor 1.5 0 1 LS 955 $955
Replace motor 2 0 1 LS 970 $970
Replace motor 20 0 1 LS 3,160 $3,160
Estimating contingency 0 15%$763
Overhead & profit 0 30%$1,754
Design fees 0 10%$760
Project management 0 8%$669
Energy Costs
Electric Energy 1 - 25 -5,808 kWh $0.063 ($7,174)
Electric Demand 1 - 25 -11 kW $10.94 ($2,313)
Net Present Worth ($500)
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Appendix B
Energy and Utility Data
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Alaska Energy Engineering LLC Billing Data
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ELECTRIC RATE
Electricity ($ / kWh )0.0611 0.0592
Demand ( $ / kW )14.30 9.11
Customer Charge ( $ / mo )99.24 99.24
Sales Tax ( % )0.0% 0.0%
ELECTRICAL CONSUMPTION AND DEMAND
kWh kW kWh kW kWh kW kWh kW
Jan 44,290 89.6 47,060 86.1 44,840 86.2 41,240 83.2 44,358
Feb 49,160 87.1 45,370 87.3 40,600 82.9 41,160 84.9 44,073
Mar 44,330 88.2 43,820 89.5 38,580 76.1 43,000 85.1 42,433
Apr 43,550 84.5 43,660 88.0 44,640 85.1 47,400 89.4 44,813
May 49,150 89.2 43,240 87.3 44,050 85.4 44,490 85.0 45,233
Jun 41,250 86.0 33,300 65.0 31,370 84.8 38,880 85.1 36,200
Jul 45,190 85.4 42,340 83.9 45,180 85.2 46,350 86.6 44,765
Aug 48,290 89.6 42,350 87.7 44,010 84.7 44,630 85.8 44,820
Sep 39,330 89.6 45,130 86.7 43,800 84.7 44,660 83.2 43,230
Oct 44,320 87.4 46,350 86.6 46,500 85.5 46,870 86.3 46,010
Nov 47,730 85.7 44,360 88.4 42,980 85.2 41,790 84.3 44,215
Dec 44,840 85.1 36,860 84.5 43,970 82.4 46,000 85.3 42,918
Total 541,430 513,840 510,520 526,470 523,065
Average 45,119 87 42,820 85 42,543 84 43,873 85 43,589
Load Factor 70.8% 68.9% 69.4% 70.4% 85
ELECTRIC BILLING DETAILS
Month Energy Demand Cust & Tax Total Energy Demand Cust & Tax Total % Change
Jan 2,740 1,233 99 4,072 2,520 1,190 99 3,809 -6.5%
Feb 2,481 1,185 99 3,765 2,515 1,214 99 3,828 1.7%
Mar 2,357 1,088 99 3,545 2,627 1,217 99 3,943 11.2%
Apr 2,728 1,217 99 4,044 2,896 1,278 99 4,274 5.7%
May 2,691 1,221 99 4,012 2,718 1,216 99 4,033 0.5%
Jun 1,917 773 99 2,788 2,376 775 99 3,250 16.6%
Jul 2,760 776 99 3,636 2,832 789 99 3,720 2.3%
Aug 2,689 772 99 3,560 2,727 782 99 3,608 1.3%
Sep 2,676 772 99 3,547 2,729 758 99 3,586 1.1%
Oct 2,841 779 99 3,719 2,864 786 99 3,749 0.8%
Nov 2,626 1,218 99 3,944 2,553 1,205 99 3,858 -2.2%
Dec 2,687 1,178 99 3,964 2,811 1,220 99 4,130 4.2%
Total $ 31,193 $ 12,212 $ 1,191 $ 44,596 $ 32,167 $ 12,430 $ 1,191 $ 45,788 2.7%
Average $ 2,599 $ 1,018 $ 99 $ 3,716 $ 2,681 $ 1,036 $ 99 $ 3,816 2.7%
Cost ($/kWh) $0.087 70% 27% 3% $0.087 -0.4%
Electrical costs are based on the current electric rates.
2009 2010
2010
AEL&P Electric Rate 24 On-Peak
Nov-May
Off-peak
Jun-Oct
Month 2007 2008 2009 Average
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Electric Demand History
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecElectric Cost (USD)Month of the Year
Electric Cost Breakdown
2010
Electric Use (kWh) Costs
Electric Demand (kW) Costs
Customer Charge and Taxes
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Electric Use and Demand Comparison
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Electric Use
Electric Demand
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Year Fuel Oil Degree Days
2,007 38,307 9,282
2,008 34,814 9,093
2,009 34,323 9,284
2,010 37,389 9,013
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Degree Days
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Year Water
2,007 2,088,000
2,008 2,196,000
2,009 2,364,000
2,010 2,304,000
1,800,000
1,900,000
2,000,000
2,100,000
2,200,000
2,300,000
2,400,000
2007 2008 2009 2010Gallons of WaterYear
Annual Water Use
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Annual Energy Consumption and Cost
Energy Cost $/MMBtu Area ECI EUI
Fuel Oil $3.80 $39.20 17,362 $10.55 386
Electricity $0.087 $26.83
Source Cost
Electricity 523,065 kWh $45,500 1,800 27%
Fuel Oil 36,208 Gallons $137,600 4,900 73%
Totals $183,100 6,700 100%
Annual Energy Consumption and Cost
Consumption Energy, MMBtu
$0
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Fuel Oil ElectricityCost $ / MMBtuCost of Heat Comparison
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Appendix C
Equipment Data
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MotorHP / Volts / RPM / EfficP 1 Boiler Room Pool PumpGrundfos UPS 80-160208 V/ 4.05 Amps/ 1500 W Speed 2P 2 Boiler Room Radiant PumpGrundfos UMS 50-80208 V/ 1.16 AmpsSpeed 2P 3 Boiler Room Coil PumpGrundfos UPC 80-160208 V/ 3.15 AmpsSpeed 1P 4 Boiler Room Domestic Water Grundfos UMS 50-60208 V/ 360 Watts Speed 2P 5 Boiler Room Sm Pool Circulation Pump Taco 2595-13001-17427.5 HP/ 208 V/ 1750 RPM/ 91%P 6 Boiler Room Big Pool Circulation Pump Taco 10-40957-1400048420 HP/ 208 V/ 1750 RPM/ 88.5%P 7Chlorine Boost PumpNot UsedP 8Chlorine Boost PumpNot UsedSauna Pool Area SaunaTLC15 kW 208 V185° FAHU 1 North Fan Room Pool Deck Return Air Trane T-125250 CFM 3 HP/ 208 V/ 1735 RPM/ 87.5% Runs 24/7 AHU 2 South Fan Room Pool Deck HeatTrane T-124470 CFM 3 HP/ 208 V/ 1765 RPM/ 90.2%AHU 3 North Fan Room Lobby, Office, Spectator Trane T-8785 CFM 2 HP/ 208 V/ 1740 RPM/ 81.5%AHU 4 South Fan Room Locker RoomsTrane T-62150 CFM 1.5 HP/ 208 V/ 1745 RPM/ 74%GEF 1Pool Area Exhaust Windmaker DCE4H4330 CFM 3/4 HP/ 200 V/ 1725 RPM/80% off 50% of yearGEF 2Pool Area Exhaust Windmaker DCE4H4010 CFM 3/4 HP/ 200 V/ 1725 RPM/80% off 50% of yearGEF 3Pool Area Exhaust Windmaker DCE4Hnot running 3/4 HP/ 200 V/ 1725 RPM/80% off 50% of yearGEF 4Filter Room ExhaustRemovedGEF 5 Equipment Storage Equipment Storage Room~100 CFM 115 VGEF 6Pool Equip Storage Room~100 CFM 115 VGEF 7 Pool Filtration Pool Filtration~100 CFM 115 VGEF 8 Boiler Room Boiler Room Exhaust~100 CFM 115 VAugustus Brown Pool - Major Equipment InventoryCapacityNotesUnit ID Location Function Make Model
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MotorHP / Volts / RPM / EfficAugustus Brown Pool - Major Equipment InventoryCapacityNotesUnit ID Location Function Make ModelGEF 9Family Changing Room~80 CFM 115 VB 1 Boiler Room Fuel Oil BoilerCleaver Brook CPH-100-803,347,000 BTU/hrB 2 Boiler Room Back Up Electric Boiler Weil McLain CW-112382,200 BTU/hr208 VTEF 1 South Fan Room Locker Rooms GreenheckSWB-116-CCW-THX835 CFM 3/4 HP/ 208 V/ 1725 RPM/ 80%TEF 2 North Fan Room Bathrooms Pace U9F 495 CFM 1/2 HP/ 208 V/ 1750 RPM/62%SF 1 Pool Filtration Room Supply Air for Room ~120 CFM 115 V Set @ 55°SF 2AC 1 Boiler Room Air Compressor Quincy 5 HP/ 208 V/ 1725 RPM/ 82.5%Pneumatic ControlDHWT Boiler Room Domestic Hot Water AO Smith 87005700 GallonIndirect Hot Water HeaterHRV supplyOutsideHeat RecoveryGreenheck 22-B1DW-213-E 11,952 CFM 15 HP/ 208 V/ 1760 RPM/ 91%July 2000 Modern MechHRV exhaustGreenheck 22-B1DW-213-F 13,013 CFM 10 HP/ 208 V/ 1760 RPM/ 89.5%July 2000 Modern MechP AHU 3 North Fan Room AHU 3 Heat Loop Grundfos UMS 40-40115 V/ 134 WattsP Boiler Room DHW Circulation Pump Grundfos UP 25-64 SF115 V/ 1.7 AmpsAugustus Brown Pool 36 Energy Audit (January 2012)
Appendix D
Abbreviations
AHU Air handling unit
BTU British thermal unit
BTUH BTU per hour
CBJ City and Borough of Juneau
CMU Concrete masonry unit
CO2 Carbon dioxide
CUH Cabinet unit heater
DDC Direct digital controls
DHW Domestic hot water
EAD Exhaust air damper
EEM Energy efficiency measure
EF Exhaust fan
Gyp Bd Gypsum board
HVAC Heating, Ventilating, Air-
conditioning
HW Hot water
HWRP Hot water recirculating pump
KVA Kilovolt-amps
kW Kilowatt
kWh Kilowatt-hour
LED Light emitting diode
MBH 1,000 Btu per hour
MMBH 1,000,000 Btu per hour
OAD Outside air damper
PSI Per square inch
PSIG Per square inch gage
RAD Return air damper
RF Return fan
SIR Savings to investment ratio
SF Supply fan
UV Unit ventilator
VAV Variable air volume
VFD Variable frequency drive
Augustus Brown Pool 37 Energy Audit (January 2012)