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Floyd Dryden Middle School
Juneau School District
Funded by:
Final Report
March 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 15
Section 5: Methodology 18
Appendix A: Energy and Life Cycle Cost Analysis 21
Appendix B: Energy and Utility Data 29
Appendix C: Equipment Data 36
Appendix D: Abbreviations 40
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
Acknowledgment and Disclaimer
Acknowledgment: This material is based upon work supported by the Department of Energy under
Award Number DE-EE0000095.
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
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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.
Floyd Dryden Middle School 1 Energy Audit (March 2012)
Section 1
Executive Summary
An energy audit of the Floyd Dryden Middle School 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.
Floyd Dryden Middle School is a 75,486 square foot building that contains commons, classrooms,
offices, a music room, a gym, a dining area, a library, storage, and mechanical support spaces.
Building Assessment
The following summarizes our assessment of the building:
Envelope
The building envelope appears to be providing good service and is well maintained. The envelope
insulation is below current standards due to insufficient insulation in the walls and the uninsulated
slab-on-grade construction.
Envelope issues identified by the audit team include:
Lack of Arctic Entry: The main entrance was designed to have an arctic entrance. However, it
was not constructed. The lack of an arctic entrance has increased building operational costs.
Future projects should include this feature.
Wall Insulation: The building has over 28,000 square feet of concrete construction with only one
inch of rigid foam insulation. These walls have an R-7 insulating value where R-26 is optimal.
Windows: The building has 2,400 square feet of single layer Plexiglas glazing on all the doors
and windows. The estimated R-0.5 insulating value is 1/10 the R-5 optimal value for new
construction. As a result these units are significantly contributing to the heat loss of the building
envelope.
Slab-on-grade Construction: The building has a four inch concrete slab without insulation. The
water table in the vicinity of Floyd Dryden is very close to the surface and cold. As a result, the
concrete floor throughout the entire building is acting as a huge heat sink as it transfers heat from
the air to the ground below it.
Roof: The entire 11,000 square foot roof over Area ‘A’ is the original Inverted Roof Membrane
Assembly (IRMA). This style roof typically has an initial waterproof layer such as EPDM, a
layer of foam insulation, a fabric cloth covered with gravel or concrete pavers. The construction
at Floyd Dryden utilized six inches of insulating foam which would normally produce an
insulation value of R-30; however, it has been determined that the IRMA is a flawed system that
is particularly ineffective and inefficient in Southeast Alaska. This is because the IRMA allows
water to flow between the layers of insulation to the waterproof membrane below before it flows
to the roof drains. This presents a two-fold problem. First, the foam eventually becomes
waterlogged and loses much of its thermal resistance. Secondly, rain moving through the foam
layers against the warm roof surface below will absorb heat as it travels to the roof drain. The end
result is that the overall roof insulation package value is decreased by approximately 50%, or R-
15. This is considerably below the optimal R-46 level.
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Exterior Doors: Exterior doors are not thermally broken. Future exterior door replacement
selection should include these features. In addition, much of the weather stripping is in poor
condition and should be replaced.
Heating System
The building utilizes two fuel oil boilers to provide heat to seven air handling unit systems, fan coil
units, and perimeter hydronic systems. Heating issues identified during the audit include:
The boilers are operating simultaneously when only one is needed to heat the building. In
addition, the boilers are not modulating properly, which is causing them to cycle more than
necessary. Energy will be saved if the boiler controls are modified to operate in a lead/lag
sequence with proper modulation and the lag boiler is isolated when not required.
We observed that a number of zone valves are not controlling properly. On these zones, raising
the setpoint does not result in 100% hot deck air to the zone and lowering the setpoint does not
result in 100% cooling air to the zone. We also observed that the hot deck temperature is very
high, likely due to this issue.
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, Energy Efficiency Measures.
Ventilation Systems
The building utilizes seven air handling units and exhaust fans to maintain adequate indoor air
quality. Ventilating issues identified during the audit include:
Poor Indoor Air Quality: The ventilation systems are not supplying sufficient outside air to
maintain adequate indoor air quality. Measurements show that CO2 levels exceeded 1,300 ppm
throughout the entire building even though 1,000 ppm is the recommended action limit by
ASHRAE. We recommend that sufficient outside air be provided to the interior school spaces and
the hours of ventilation fan operation increased to ensure healthy air quality in the school.
The ventilation system mixed air temperature setpoints are controlling how much air ventilation
air is supplied to the building. The school typically uses 60-62°F. The mixed air temperature
should be reduced to 52°F to ensure adequate indoor air quality. This is lower than typically used
by the school district; however, it is necessary because the building ventilation systems supply a
lower-than-typical average of 0.6 cfm per square foot to the school.
The ventilation systems appear to be in good condition; however fairly simple improvements can be
made to improve its effectiveness and efficiency. These are outlined in Section 3, Energy Efficiency
Measure-14. Note that EEM-14 does not resolve the poor indoor air quality. Increasing outside
ventilation will increase energy costs. Resolution of the air quality issue is outside of the scope of this
audit but important for the health and performance of students and staff. Additional information on
improving air quality in schools can be found at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency website
“Creating Healthy Indoor Environments in Schools,” www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/.
Domestic Hot Water System
Domestic hot water is heated by an indirect hot water heater (during the school year) and an electric
hot water heater (during summer months). Heating with fuel oil costs $39.20/MMBtu while heating
with electricity costs $34.67/MMBtu. Utilizing the electric heater year-round will reduce hot water
costs.
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Lighting
Interior lighting consists primarily of older T12 fluorescent fixtures. Much of the energy that is saved
by newer, more efficient lighting fixtures is in the form of heat. Because the additional heat produced
by the T12 fluorescent fixtures is beneficial toward heating the building, we recommend that
maintenance staff replace the T12 fixtures with more efficient T8 fixtures only as the ballasts fail.
Exterior lighting consists primarily of high pressure sodium lighting.
Summary
The overall energy performance of Floyd Dryden Middle School is 66 kBtu/sqft, which is the average
of all the Juneau school buildings. The school is considerably under-ventilated which should cause it
to have a better than average energy performance. Envelope heat loss negates much of that
undesirable savings. Unfortunately, an envelope upgrade was most practical when mechanical
upgrades occurred since the improved envelope would have reduced the capacity of the heating
system.
Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs)
All buildings have opportunities to improve their energy efficiency. The energy audit revealed
numerous 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: Weather-strip Doors
EEM-2: Energy Star Appliances
EEM-3: Calibrate Room 201 Thermostat
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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 low cost EEMs which can be
immediately funded, generating energy savings to fund higher cost EEMs in the following years.
Negative values, in parenthesis, represent savings.
Energy Efficiency Measure
25-Year Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Investment Operating Energy Total SIR
High Priority
4: Reduce Entrance Temperatures $100 $0 ($28,200) ($28,100)282.0
5: Operate Electric Hot Water Heater $100 $0 ($17,100) ($17,000)171.0
6: Install Pipe Insulation $400 $0 ($27,300) ($26,900)68.3
7: Room 105 -Turn Off Unit Heater $100 $0 ($6,600) ($6,500)66.0
8: Insulate Expansion Tank $500 $0 ($32,100) ($31,600)64.2
9: Install Exhaust Fan Timers $500 $0 ($26,500) ($26,000)53.0
10: Replace Lavatory Aerators $1,200 $0 ($50,300) ($49,100)41.9
11: Install Electric Rm 134 Heat Recovery $2,500 $0 ($48,300) ($45,800)19.3
12: Optimize Boiler Operation $5,000 $0 ($58,500) ($53,500)11.7
13: Install Server Room Heat Recovery $6,900 $0 ($34,000) ($27,100)4.9
Medium Priority
14: Optimize Ventilation Systems $142,100 $0 ($332,400) ($190,300)2.3
15: Replace Single Pane Glazing $361,700 $0 ($773,000) ($411,300)2.1
16: Install Occupancy Sensors $5,600 ($800) ($7,700) ($2,900)1.5
Totals* $526,700
($800) ($1,442,000) ($916,100)2.7
*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. It is recommended 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.
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Section 2
Introduction
This report presents the findings of an energy audit of the Floyd Dryden Middle School 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
Floyd Dryden Middle School is a 75,486 square foot building that contains commons, classrooms,
offices, a music room, a gym, a dining area, a library, storage, and mechanical support spaces. The
school is operated by 68 staff and attended by 560 students. The facility is occupied in the following
manner:
Teachers 7:30 am – 3:30pm (M-F)
Students 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (M-F)
Gym 8:00 am – 11:00 pm 7 days/week as needed for community use
Building History
1972 – Original Construction
1974 – Classroom Addition
1984 – Classroom Addition
2000 – Single Pane Plexiglass Window Replacements
2004 – Roof Replacement
2005 & 2006 – Mechanical Upgrades
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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 437,135 kWh $49,100 1,500 30%
Fuel Oil 25,638 Gallons $97,400 3,500 70%
Totals $146,500 5,000 100%
Electricity
This chart shows electrical energy use
from 2007 to 2010. Consumption was
higher in 2007 before an avalanche raised
electric process and caused energy
conservation measures to be instituted.
The effective cost—energy costs plus
demand charges—is 11.2¢ per kWh.
Fuel Oil
This 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.
Cost of Heat Comparison
This chart shows a comparison of the current cost of
fuel oil heat and electric heat. The comparison is
based on a fuel oil conversion efficiency of 70% and
an electric boiler conversion efficiency of 95%.
Electric heat is currently less expensive than fuel
oil heat.
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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 will be 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. Many medium priority EEMs provide a high life cycle savings and offer substantial
incentive to increase investment in building energy efficiency.
Low Priority: EEMs that will save energy but do not provide a life cycle savings.
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: Weather-strip Doors
Purpose: Weather stripping on many of the exterior doors is in need of repair or replacement. Energy
will be saved if doors are properly weather-stripped to reduce infiltration.
Scope: Replace weather stripping as needed on exterior doors.
EEM-2: Energy Star Appliances
Purpose: Many of the appliances in the school are not Energy Star rated. Energy will be saved if
these units are replaced with Energy Star rated units at the end of their useful life.
Scope: Replace non-Energy Star rated appliances with Energy Star rated units at the end of their
useful life.
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EEM-3: Calibrate Room 201 Thermostat
Purpose: Room 201 is too warm as a result of the room sensor reporting a lower-than-actual
temperature to the DDC system. Energy will be saved if the sensor is recalibrated.
Scope: Recalibrate the room temperature sensor in Room 201.
HIGH PRIORITY
The following EEMs are recommended for implementation because they are low cost measures that
have a high savings to investment ratio. The EEMs are listed from highest to lowest priority. Negative
values, in parenthesis, represent savings.
EEM-4: Lower Arctic Entrance Temperature Setpoints
Purpose: The arctic entryways to the building use cabinet fan heaters to maintain space temperature.
The units are currently set to 60°F. Energy will be saved if thermostat setpoints are
lowered to 55°F in arctic entryways.
Scope: Lower the thermostat setpoints to 55°F in arctic entryways.
Annual Costs Life Cycle Costs
Operating Energy Total Investment Operating Energy Total SIR
$0 ($1,000) ($1,000) $100 $0 ($28,200) ($28,100) 282.0
EEM-5: Operate Electric Hot Water Heater
Purpose: The indirect hot water heater is used during the school year and the electric hot water heater
is used during the summer. Electric heat is currently less expensive than fuel oil heat.
Energy will be saved if the indirect hot water heater is turned off and the electric hot water
heater is operated year round.
Scope: Turn off the indirect hot water heater and operate the electric hot water heater all year.
Annual Costs Life Cycle Costs
Operating Energy Total Investment Operating Energy Total SIR
$0 ($190) ($190) $100 $0 ($17,100) ($17,000) 171.0
EEM-6: Install Pipe Insulation
Purpose: Several sections of boiler system piping are uninsulated. Energy will be saved if the piping
is optimally insulated.
Scope: Install pipe insulation on the following:
- 15’ of 2” pipe for SF-1 in Mechanical Penthouse.
- 10’ of 2” pipe for SF-3 in Mechanical 08.
Annual Costs Life Cycle Costs
Operating Energy Total Investment Operating Energy Total SIR
$0 ($960) ($960) $400 $0 ($27,300) ($26,900) 68.3
Floyd Dryden Middle School 9 Energy Audit (March 2012)
EEM-7: Room 105 -Turn off Unit Heater
Purpose: The unit heater in Mechanical Room 105 is currently controlled from a room thermostat.
Since the room is also used as a return air plenum, it is heating the return air to AHU-1,
some of which is typically discharge outside. Energy will be saved if the heater is disabled
during occupied hours when the return air can heat the space.
Scope: Turn off the unit heater in Mechanical Room 105.
Annual Costs Life Cycle Costs
Operating Energy Total Investment Operating Energy Total SIR
$0 ($230) ($230) $100 $0 ($6,600) ($6,500) 66.0
EEM-8: Insulate Boiler Expansion Tank
Purpose: With a surface area of over 70 square feet, the size of the boiler expansion tank is very
large and provides a significant amount of surface area for heat loss. Energy will be saved
if this tank is insulated to reduce heat loss to the boiler room space.
Scope: Insulate the boiler expansion tank.
Annual Costs Life Cycle Costs
Operating Energy Total Investment Operating Energy Total SIR
$0 ($1,130) ($1,130) $500 $0 ($32,100) ($31,600) 64.2
EEM-9: Install Exhaust Fan Timers
Purpose: Two of the school’s exhaust fans are only used intermittently and controlled by manual
switches. They are often left on for longer periods of time than they are required. Energy
will be saved if timers are installed so fans are not inadvertently left on.
Scope: Install timer switches on the following exhaust fans:
- Janitor 112/Office REF-2 estimated 400 cfm
- Storage 215/Electric 104 EF-7 750 cfm
Annual Costs Life Cycle Costs
Operating Energy Total Investment Operating Energy Total SIR
$0 ($930) ($930) $500 $0 ($26,500) ($26,000) 53.0
EEM-10: Replace Lavatory Aerators
Purpose: Energy and water will be saved by replacing the lavatory aerators with low-flow models.
Scope: Replace lavatory aerators with water-conserving fixtures.
Annual Costs Life Cycle Costs
Operating Energy Total Investment Operating Energy Total SIR
$0 ($1,970) ($1,970) $1,200 $0 ($50,300) ($49,100) 41.9
Floyd Dryden Middle School 10 Energy Audit (March 2012)
EEM-11: Install Electrical Room 134 Heat Recovery
Purpose: A significant amount of heat is generated by the transformers operating in Electrical Room
134. This heat is discharged outside by an exhaust fan. Energy will be saved if ductwork is
installed to redirect this heat into the adjacent building hallway and entryway.
Scope: Exhaust the heat generated by the transformers in the electrical room to the adjacent
hallways and entryway.
Annual Costs Life Cycle Costs
Operating Energy Total Investment Operating Energy Total SIR
$0 ($1,700) ($1,700) $2,500 $0 ($48,300) ($45,800) 19.3
EEM-12: Optimize Boiler Operation
Purpose: During periods when the outside temperature is warm enough, only one boiler needs to be
operated. Circulating hot water through a standby boiler in a dual boiler system can result
in a 3% efficiency loss of the operable boiler due to the standby boiler acting as a heat sink.
Currently water circulates through both boilers approximately six months more than is
necessary. Energy will be saved if only a single boiler is on line when temperatures permit.
Scope: Enable the lead boiler at the start of the school season. Turn on the standby boiler when the
weather gets colder and redundancy is needed to protect the building from freezing. When
weather gets milder in the spring, turn off the lead boiler and make the standby boiler the
new lead for the upcoming year. Also, the lead boiler pump should operate continuously so
the boiler thermal mass is a part of the system and the standby boiler should be off.
Annual Costs Life Cycle Costs
Operating Energy Total Investment Operating Energy Total SIR
$0 ($2,060) ($2,060) $5,000 $0 ($58,500) ($53,500) 11.7
EEM-13: Install Server Room Heat Recovery
Purpose: Heat is generated be the computer equipment operating in the server room. Energy will be
saved by installing an exhaust fan and ductwork to redirect this heat to the gym.
Scope: Install ductwork to redirect server room heat to the gym.
Annual Costs Life Cycle Costs
Operating Energy Total Investment Operating Energy Total SIR
$0 ($950) ($950) $6,900 $0 ($34,000) ($27,100) 4.9
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MEDIUM PRIORITY
Medium priority EEMs will require planning and a higher level of investment. They 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-14: Optimize Ventilation Systems
Purpose: The ventilation systems have opportunities to improve their energy performance. Energy
will be saved if modifications are made to the respective air handling systems.
Scope: Modify the following ventilation systems and controls and then commission all air handling
units to perform as a properly integrated system when completed:
SF-1
- Control EAD from building pressure.
- Exhaust Fan EF-3 exhausts classrooms and the Home-Ec room. None of these rooms
require constant exhaust. The fan can be turned off, reducing the make-up air
requirement for the building.
- EF-1 and EF-2 Heat Recovery: Install a heat recovery coil in the EF-1 and EF-2
exhaust duct and in the SF-1 outside air plenum.
- Reduce EF-4 Operating Hours: Currently operates with SF-1 to exhaust the commons,
which is only occupied for a few hours each day. The fan should be scheduled for
operate from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
SF-2
- Modulate mixing dampers and automatic valve sequentially to maintain room setpoint
with CO2 sensor override of dampers.
- Install VFDs to modulate air flow with cooling requirements.
- Modulate EF-2 with occupancy and humidity levels.
- Modulate EAD with gym pressure.
SF-3
- Control EAD from building pressure.
AHU-1
- Control EAD from building pressure.
- Replace turn vanes with VFDs.
SCF-1
- Control EAD from building pressure.
- Recalibrate controls—the face and bypass dampers are not calibrated properly. The unit
is supplying heat to the room even though the room temperature exceeds the setpoint.
ASU-2
- Control EAD from building pressure.
- Change Wednesday and Thursday start time from 6:00 am to 7:10 am.
ASU-3
- Control EAD from building pressure.
Annual Costs Life Cycle Costs
Operating Energy Total Investment Operating Energy Total SIR
$0 ($12,110) ($12,110) $142,100 $0 ($332,400) ($190,300) 2.3
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EEM-15: Replace Single Pane Glazing
Purpose: The building has 2,400 sqft of Plexiglas glazing on all windows and doors. The estimated
R-0.5 thermal resistance of the window and door glazing is 1/10 the R-5 optimal value. As
a result these units are significantly contributing to the energy consumption of the building.
Energy will be saved if the single pane glazing in the windows and doors are replaced with
double pane glazing units.
Scope: Replace single pane Plexiglas window and door glazing with double pane insulated glazing
units installed in the existing metal frames.
Annual Costs Life Cycle Costs
Operating Energy Total Investment Operating Energy Total SIR
$0 ($27,270) ($27,270) $361,700 $0 ($773,000) ($411,300) 2.1
EEM-16: Install Occupancy Sensors
Purpose: Lighting controls for the bathrooms, locker rooms, and gym storage room are on a manual
switch and frequently remain on even when unoccupied. Energy will be saved if occupancy
sensor controls are installed to minimize unnecessary lighting run hours.
- Boys Restroom 124
- Boys Restroom 138
- Boys Restroom 190
- Boys Locker Room
- Girls Restroom 122
- Girls Restroom 139
- Girls Restroom 189
- Girls Locker Room
- Gym Storage Room
Scope: Install occupancy sensors to control lighting in these spaces.
Annual Costs Life Cycle Costs
Operating Energy Total Investment Operating Energy Total SIR
($50) ($390) ($440) $5,600 ($800) ($7,700) ($2,900) 1.5
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LOW PRIORITY
Low priority EEMs do not offer a life cycle energy savings and are not recommended. Negative
values, in parenthesis, represent savings.
EEM-17: Upgrade Transformer
Purpose: The 75 kVA transformer in Electric Room 134 is not TP-1 rated. Energy will be saved if
this less-efficient transformer is replaced with an energy efficient model that complies with
NEMA Standard TP 1-2001.
Scope: Replace the 75 kVA transformer in Electric Room 134 with a NEMA Standard TP 1-2001
compliant model.
Annual Costs Life Cycle Costs
Operating Energy Total Investment Operating Energy Total SIR
$0 ($680) ($680) $18,500 $0 ($13,400) $5,100 0.7
EEM-18: Replace Roof Insulation
Purpose: The entire Area ‘A’ roof is an Inverted Roof Membrane Assembly (IRMA). The 6” total
thickness of this IRMA roof system would normally produce an insulation value of R-30,
however the IRMA roof system is de-rated by approximately 50% due to saturation of the
insulation and heat loss to the rain water as outlined in the executive summary. This results
in an overall roof insulation value of only R-15. The roofing should be replaced with a
tapered roof system.
Scope: Replace IRMA roof system with R-46 tapered insulation system.
Annual Costs Life Cycle Costs
Operating Energy Total Investment Operating Energy Total SIR
$0 ($12,610) ($12,610) $1,398,600 $0 ($357,400) $1,041,200 0.3
Floyd Dryden Middle School 14 Energy Audit (March 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 Measures.
Building Envelope
R-value
Component Description (inside to outside) Existing Optimal
Exterior Wall (1971) 7” concrete wall with 1” rigid insulation, furring, drywall R-7 R-26
Exterior Wall (1972) 5/8” Gyp. bd, 2”x6” stud, R-19 batt, siding R-19 R-26
Exterior Wall (1984) 7” concrete wall with 1 ½” rigid insulation, furring, drywall R-10 R-26
Roof (Area ‘A’) 6” foam insulated IRMA roof system R-15 R-54
Roof (Area B,C,D,E) 24” o.c. trusses, 6” rigid insulation roof buildup, 5/8” gyp. bd. R-30 R-54
Floor 4” slab on grade – uninsulated R-10 R-20
Foundation 8” concrete - uninsulated R-10 R-20
Windows Single pane plexiglass with aluminum frame R-0.5 R-5
Doors Steel and Aluminum doors w/ non-thermally broken frames R-1.5 R-5
Heating System
The building utilizes two fuel oil boilers to provide heat to seven air handling unit systems, fan coil
units, and perimeter hydronic systems. The heating system has the following pumps:
P-1 is the boiler loop pump for Boiler 1.
P-2 is the boiler loop pump for Boiler 2.
P-3A is a building heating loop pump.
P-3B is a building heating loop pump.
P-4 is the domestic hot water return pump.
P-5 is the pump for the radiant heat system.
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Ventilation Systems
Area Fan System Description
Area B & D SF-1 18,500 cfm 15 hp constant volume air handling unit consisting
of an outside air damper, heating coil, filter section, mixing
box, supply fan, and return fan
Gym & Locker Rooms SF-2 14,500 cfm 10 hp constant volume air handling unit consisting
of an outside air damper, heating coil, filter section, mixing
box, supply fan, and return fan
Area E SF-3 6,095 cfm 3 hp constant volume air handling unit consisting of
an outside air damper, heating coil, filter section, mixing box,
supply fan, and return fan
Boiler Room SF-4 2,000 cfm ¾ hp constant volume air handling unit consisting
of an outside air damper, filter section, and supply fan
Area A AHU-1 11,150 cfm 15 hp constant volume air handling unit consisting
of an outside air damper, return air damper, heating coil, filter
section, mixing box, and supply fan
Former Kitchen Area ASU-1 1,200 cfm 3/4 hp constant volume air handling unit consisting
of an outside air damper, heating coil, filter section, and
supply fan (This unit is currently used)
Technology Room ASU-2 2,800 cfm 1 ½ hp constant volume air handling unit consisting
of an outside air damper, heating coil, filter section, and
supply fan
Computer Lab ASU-3 850 cfm 3/4 hp constant volume air handling unit consisting of
an outside air damper, heating coil, filter section, and supply
fan
Art Room SCF-1 1,650 cfm 1 hp constant volume air handling unit consisting of
an outside air damper, heating coil, filter section, and supply
fan
Center Admin Area EF-1 1,720 cfm ¾ hp constant volume exhaust fan
Gym Lockers EF-2 2,000 cfm ¾ hp constant volume exhaust fan
East Classrooms EF-3 2,300 cfm 1 hp constant volume exhaust fan
Commons 105 (Dining Area) EF-4 1,000 cfm ½ hp constant volume exhaust fan
Cooking Room 204 EF-5 1,200 cfm ½ hp constant volume exhaust fan
Electric Room 134 EF-6 250 cfm ¼ hp constant volume exhaust fan
Storage 215 & Electric 104 EF-7 750 cfm 1/3 hp constant volume exhaust fan
Janitor Room 09 EF-8 150 cfm 1/8th hp constant volume exhaust fan
Janitor 3A & RR 122/124 EF-9 (EF-1A) 1,100 cfm ½ hp constant volume exhaust fan
Gym Hall Restrooms REF 205 cfm 1/6th hp constant volume exhaust air fan
Art Paint Spray Hood REF-1A No Data
Janitor Closet/Office 114 REF-2 No Data
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Domestic Hot Water System
A direct hot water heater system consisting of one 80-gallon electric hot water heater and one 500-
gallon indirect hot water heater located in the boiler room. Currently the indirect hot water heater is
used throughout the entire school year while the boiler is operating. During summer break the boiler
and the indirect hot water heater are turned off, at which time the electric hot water heater is placed
on line to meet the domestic hot water demands of the school.
Automatic Control System
The building has a limited DDC system to control 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 older T12 fluorescent fixtures. Much of the energy that is saved
by newer, more efficient lighting fixtures is in the form of heat. Because the additional heat produced
by the T12 fluorescent fixtures is beneficial toward heating the building, it is recommended that
maintenance staff replace the T12 fixtures with more efficient T8 fixtures only as the ballasts fail.
Exterior lighting consists primarily of high pressure sodium lighting.
Electric Equipment
Residential equipment for food preparation is located in the life skills classroom and the dining area.
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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.
Fuel Oil
Fuel oil currently costs $3.80 per gallon for a seasonally adjusted blend of #1 and #2 fuel oil. The
analysis is based on 6% fuel oil inflation which has been the average for the past 20-years.
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:
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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 $0.112/kWh
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 $12.14 3% $0.063 $12.50
w/o Demand Charges $0.112 -3% $0.115 -
EEM-4: Reduce Entrance Temperatures
Energy Analysis
Infiltration Estimate
Component Area R-value dT MBH Hours kBtu η boiler Gallons
Wall 720 15 -5 -0.2 6,480 -1,555 68%-17
Windows 220 0.5 -5 -2.2 6,480 -14,256 68%-151
Doors 231 1 -5 -1.2 6,480 -7,484 68%-79
-247
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Year Qty Unit Base Cost Year 0 Cost
Construction Costs
Turn down thermostats 0 5 ea $15 $75
Energy Costs
Fuel Oil 1 - 25 -247 gal $4.03 ($28,241)
Net Present Worth ($28,200)
EEM-5: Operate Electric Hot Water Heater
Energy Analysis
Fuel Oil
Gal/day Days/yr Gallons kBtu kWh η boiler Gallons
400 180 72,000 36,000 11,723 68% -382
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Year Qty Unit Base Cost Year 0 Cost
Construction Costs
Operate electric hot water heater 0 1 LS $100 $100
Energy Costs
Electric Energy (Effective Cost) 1 - 25 11,723 kWh $0.115 $26,585
Fuel Oil 1 - 25 -382 gal $4.03 ($43,642)
Net Present Worth ($17,000)
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EEM-6: Install Pipe Insulation
Energy Analysis
Service Size Length Bare BTUH Insul BTUH Factor kBtu η boiler Gallons
Heating 2.00 25 154 15 100% -22,518 68%-239
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Year Qty Unit Base Cost Year 0 Cost
Construction Costs
Pipe Insulation 2"0 25 lnft $9 $225
Estimating contingency 0 15%$34
Overhead & profit 0 30%$78
Design fees 0 10%$34
Project management 0 8%$30
Energy Costs
Fuel Oil 1 - 25 -239 gal $4.03 ($27,298)
Net Present Worth ($26,900)
EEM-7: Room 105 - Turn Off Unit Heater
Energy Analysis
Loss, BTUH Number Factor Loss, kBTU Boiler Effic Fuel, gals
-2,500 1 25% -5,475 70% -58
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Year Qty Unit Base Cost Year 0 Cost
Construction Costs
Turn off unit heater 0 1 ea $100 $100
Energy Costs
Fuel Oil 1 - 25 -58 gal $4.03 ($6,615)
Net Present Worth ($6,500)
EEM-8: Insulate Expansion Tank
Energy Analysis
Service Size Length Bare BTUH Insul BTUH Factor kBtu η boiler Gallons
EX Tank 0.50 4 1,100 77 100% -26,516 68%-282
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Year Qty Unit Base Cost Year 0 Cost
Construction Costs
Insualte expansion tank 0 1 ea $500 $500
Energy Costs
Electric Energy 1 - 25 kWh $0.063 $0
Electric Demand 1 - 25 kW $12.50 $0
Electric Energy (Effective Cost)1 - 25 kWh $0.115 $0
Fuel Oil 1 - 25 -282 gal $4.03 ($32,145)
Net Present Worth ($31,600)
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EEM-9: Install Exhaust Fan Timers
Energy Analysis
Fan CFM Tave Trm Hours MBH kBtu η boiler Gallons
REF-2 400 40 60 864 -9 -7,603 68%-81
Storage 215 750 40 60 864 -17 -14,256 68%-151
-232
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Year Qty Unit Base Cost Year 0 Cost
Construction Costs
Install timers 0 2 LS $250 $500
Energy Costs
Fuel Oil 1 - 25 -232 gal $4.03 ($26,499)
Net Present Worth ($26,000)
EEM-10: Replace Lavatory Aerators
Energy Analysis
η boiler 68%
Fixture Existing Proposed Uses/day Days Water,Gals % HW kBTU Gallons
Lavatories 0.3 0.2 1,800 180 -58,320 80% -31,129 -331
-58,320 -331
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Year Qty Unit Base Cost Year 0 Cost
Construction Costs
Replace lavatory aerators 0 33 ea $35 $1,155
Energy Costs
Water 1 - 25 -58 kgals $10.960 ($12,565)
Fuel Oil 1 - 25 -331 gal $4.03 ($37,737)
Net Present Worth ($49,100)
EEM-11: Install Electrical Room 134 Heat Recovery
Energy Analysis
Number kVA ηold KW kWh Factor kBtu η boiler Gallons
1 30 96.8% -1.0 -8,410 60% -17,216 68% -183
1 45 97.2% -1.3 -11,038 60% -22,596 68% -240
-423
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Year Qty Unit Base Cost Year 0 Cost
Construction Costs
Install ductwork and grille to hallway 0 1 LS $2,500 $2,500
Energy Costs
Fuel Oil 1 - 25 -423 gal $4.03 ($48,263)
Net Present Worth ($45,800)
Gallons per Use
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EEM-12: Optimize Boiler Operation
Energy Analysis
Annual Gal % Savings Savings, Gal
25,600 -2.0% -512
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Year Qty Unit Base Cost Year 0 Cost
Construction Costs
Optimize boiler controls 0 1 LS $5,000 $5,000
Energy Costs
Fuel Oil 1 - 25 -512 gal $4.03 ($58,456)
Net Present Worth ($53,500)
EEM-13: Install Server Room Heat Recovery
Energy Analysis
Heat Recovery
MBH Hours Loss, kBtu Factor Recovery, kBtu η boiler Gallons
-9 6,480 -55,274 75% -41,456 68% -440
Fan Cost
HP kW Hours kWh
0.25 0.2 6,480 1,209
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Year Qty Unit Base Cost Year 0 Cost
Construction Costs
Install exhaust fan and ductowrk to gym 0 1 LS $3,200 $3,200
Electrical 0 1 LS $700 $700
Estimating contingency 0 15%$585
Overhead & profit 0 30%$1,346
Design fees 0 10%$583
Project management 0 8%$513
Energy Costs
Electric Energy 1 - 25 1,209 kWh $0.063 $1,493
Electric Demand 1 - 25 60.0 kW $12.50 $14,748
Fuel Oil 1 - 25 -440 gal $4.03 ($50,256)
Net Present Worth ($27,100)
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EEM-14: Optimize Ventilation Systems
Energy Analysis
Fan Case CFM ΔP η, fan BHP η, motor kW Hours kWh
AHU-1 Existing -11,150 3.50 55% -11 92%-9 1,620 -14,664
Optimized 9,000 2.00 55%5 93%4 1,620 6,691
ASU-2 Existing -2,800 1.50 55%-1 89%-1 1,800 -1,813
Optimized 2,800 1.50 55%1 89%1 1,628 1,639
-5 -8,146
Ventilation SA CFM MAT T,room MBH Hours kBtu η boiler Gallons
EF-1 Existing -2,300 55 65 -25 1,620 -40,241 68%-427
EF-1/2 Existing -3,720 55 65 -40 1,620 -65,085 68%-691
EF-4 Optimized -1,000 55 65 -11 720 -7,776 68%-83
SF-2 Existing -14,500 60 68 -125 1,620 -202,954 68%-2,155
Optimized 14,500 65 68 47 1,620 76,108 68%808
EF-2 Existing -2,000 60 68 -17 1,620 -27,994 68%-297
Optimized 1,000 60 68 9 1,620 13,997 68%149
-253,945 -2,696
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Year Qty Unit Base Cost Year 0 Cost
Construction Costs
EF-1/EF-2 heat recovery 0 1 ea $28,000 $28,000
Remove AHU-1 turnvanes 0 1 ea $1,500 $1,500
Controls
Control EAD from pressure sensor 0 7 ea $3,000 $21,000
Change control sequence 0 8 ea $500 $4,000
Install CO2 sensor override of mixing dampers 0 1 ea $3,000 $3,000
Install VFD 0 3 LS $7,500 $22,500
Estimating contingency 0 15% $12,000
Overhead & profit 0 30% $27,600
Design fees 0 10% $11,960
Project management 0 8% $10,525
Energy Costs
Electric Energy 1 - 25 -8,146 kWh $0.063 ($10,062)
Electric Demand 1 - 25 -59 kW $12.50 ($14,517)
Fuel Oil 1 - 25 -2,696 gal $4.03 ($307,850)
Net Present Worth ($190,300)
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EEM-15: Replace Single Pane Glazing
Energy Analysis
Component Area R,exist R,new ΔT MBH kBtu η boiler Gallons
Windows 2,172 0.50 2.8 25 -89.2 -578,062 68%-6,138
Door 224 0.50 2.8 25 -9.2 -59,616 68%-633
-98.4 -637,678 -6,771
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Year Qty Unit Base Cost Year 0 Cost
Construction Costs
Replace window glazing unit 0 2,172 sqft $85 $184,620
Replace door glazing unit 0 224 sqft $85 $19,040
Estimating contingency 0 15% $30,549
Overhead & profit 0 30% $70,263
Design fees 0 10% $30,447
Project management 0 8% $26,794
Energy Costs
Fuel Oil 1 - 25 -6,771 gal $4.03 ($773,040)
Net Present Worth ($411,300)
EEM-16: Install Occupancy Sensors
Energy Analysis
# Fixtures Lamp Lamp, watts Fixture Watts Hours, exist Hours, new Savings, kWh
63 2T12 80 92 1,800 720 -6,260
Lamp Replacement
# Fixtures Lamp # Lamps Life, hrs Lamps//yr $/lamp $/Replace
63 2T12 1 36,000 -1.89 $4 $15
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Year Qty Unit Base Cost Year 0 Cost
Construction Costs
Install wall-type occupancy sensors 0 9 LS $350 $3,150
Estimating contingency 0 15%$473
Overhead & profit 0 30%$1,087
Design fees 0 10%$471
Project management 0 8%$414
Annual Costs
Existing lamp replacement, 70 watt MH 1 - 25 -1.89 lamps $26.00 ($837)
Energy Costs
Electric Energy 1 - 25 -6,260 kWh $0.063 ($7,731)
Net Present Worth ($3,000)
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EEM-17: Upgrade Transformer
Energy Analysis
Number kVA ηold ηnew KW kWh
1 75 97.4% 98.7% -1.0 -8,541
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Year Qty Unit Base Cost Year 0 Cost
Construction Costs
Replace transformer, kVA 75 0 1 LS $10,400 $10,400
Estimating contingency 0 15%$1,560
Overhead & profit 0 30%$3,588
Design fees 0 10%$1,555
Project management 0 8%$1,368
Energy Costs
Electric Energy 1 - 25 -8,541 kWh $0.063 ($10,549)
Electric Demand 1 - 25 -12 kW $12.50 ($2,876)
Net Present Worth $5,000
EEM-18: Replace Roof Insulation
Energy Analysis
Component Area R,exist R,new ΔT MBH kBtu η boiler Gallons
Roof 31,500 15 54 30 -45.5 -294,840 68%-3,131
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Year Qty Unit Base Cost Year 0 Cost
Construction Costs
Replace IRMA roof with a roof insulation 0 31,500 sqft $25 $787,500
Estimating contingency 0 15% $118,125
Overhead & profit 0 30% $271,688
Design fees 0 10% $117,731
Project management 0 8% $103,604
Energy Costs
Fuel Oil 1 - 25 -3,131 gal $4.03 ($357,426)
Net Present Worth $1,041,200
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Appendix B
Energy and Utility Data
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ELECTRIC RATE
Electricity ($ / 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 47,910 154.0 41,850 150.7 37,180 150.4 34,160 147.0 40,275
Feb 55,560 160.9 47,220 153.7 40,650 145.4 39,680 146.9 45,778
Mar 51,350 157.4 42,080 150.7 42,190 146.1 40,190 149.4 43,953
Apr 47,100 146.7 40,450 148.9 34,900 143.5 35,630 142.1 39,520
May 51,360 145.2 34,130 144.7 37,310 141.9 38,130 146.2 40,233
Jun 34,870 149.3 22,200 124.8 31,340 144.3 31,730 133.4 30,035
Jul 16,650 51.6 18,210 62.1 20,180 76.9 19,340 84.6 18,595
Aug 18,250 75.3 18,450 75.0 13,380 40.5 13,400 64.2 15,870
Sep 37,930 141.6 28,880 131.7 30,440 141.6 34,880 139.2 33,033
Oct 44,330 154.7 43,200 144.7 40,380 151.0 40,290 147.7 42,050
Nov 47,100 154.5 42,520 147.4 41,960 153.1 40,150 152.1 42,933
Dec 48,670 156.0 41,560 148.9 44,000 156.8 45,220 150.8 44,863
Total 501,080 420,750 413,910 412,800 437,135
Average 41,757 137 35,063 132 34,493 133 34,400 134 36,428
Load Factor 41.7% 36.4% 35.6% 35.3% 134
ELECTRIC BILLING DETAILS
Month Energy Demand Cust & Tax Total Energy Demand Cust & Tax Total % Change
Jan 2,272 2,151 99 4,522 2,087 2,102 99 4,289 -5.2%
Feb 2,484 2,079 99 4,662 2,424 2,101 99 4,624 -0.8%
Mar 2,578 2,089 99 4,766 2,456 2,136 99 4,691 -1.6%
Apr 2,132 2,052 99 4,284 2,177 2,032 99 4,308 0.6%
May 2,280 2,029 99 4,408 2,330 2,091 99 4,520 2.5%
Jun 1,915 1,315 99 3,329 1,939 1,215 99 3,253 -2.3%
Jul 1,233 701 99 2,033 1,182 771 99 2,052 0.9%
Aug 818 369 99 1,286 819 585 99 1,503 16.9%
Sep 1,860 1,290 99 3,249 2,131 1,268 99 3,499 7.7%
Oct 2,467 1,376 99 3,942 2,462 1,346 99 3,907 -0.9%
Nov 2,564 2,189 99 4,852 2,453 2,175 99 4,727 -2.6%
Dec 2,688 2,242 99 5,030 2,763 2,156 99 5,019 -0.2%
Total $ 25,290 $ 19,882 $ 1,191 $ 46,362 $ 25,222 $ 19,978 $ 1,191 $ 46,391 0.1%
Average $ 2,107 $ 1,657 $ 99 $ 3,864 $ 2,102 $ 1,665 $ 99 $ 3,866 0.1%
Cost ($/kWh) $0.112 54% 43% 3% $0.112 0.3%
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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Year Fuel Oil Degree Days
2007 29,499 9,282
2008 22,996 9,093
2009 27,052 9,284
2010 23,006 9,013
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Year Water
2007 396,000
2008 384,000
2009 360,000
2010 912,000
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Alaska Energy Engineering LLC Billing Data
25200 Amalga Harbor Road Tel/Fax: 907-789-1226
Juneau, Alaska 99801 jim@alaskaenergy.us
Annual Energy Consumption and Cost
Energy Cost $/MMBtu Area ECI EUI
Fuel Oil $3.80 $39.20 75,486 $1.94 66
Electricity $0.112 $34.67
Source Cost
Electricity 437,135 kWh $49,100 1,500 30%
Fuel Oil 25,638 Gallons $97,400 3,500 70%
Totals $146,500 5,000 100%
Annual Energy Consumption and Cost
Consumption Energy, MMBtu
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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 / 6CF-1 Art RoomExhaustGaylord MCF-130A1600 SCFM 1 HP/ 480VKiln Art RoomKilnL1 Kilns JD2309148 Watt 208VB-1 Boiler Room BoilerWeil McLain 15883820 MBHWeishanpt BurnerB-2 Boiler Room BoilerWeil McLain 15883820 MBHWeishanpt BurnerHWH-1 Boiler Room Hot Water Heater AO Smith HD48-500A500 GallonIndirect Hot Water HeaterHWH-2 Boiler Room Hot Water Heater AO Smith DSE-8080 Gallon9000 Watts/ Turned OffP-1 Boiler Room Boiler 1 Pump B&G 60 Series100 GPM1 HP/ 480 V/ 1725 RPM/ 78.5%15' Head PressureP-2 Boiler Room Boiler 2 Pump B&G 60 Series100 GPM1 HP/ 480 V/ 1725 RPM/ 78.5%15' Head PressureP-3A Boiler Room Main Heating Loop B&G 1510 Series300 GPM5 HP/ 480 V/ 1160 RPM/ 90.2%36' Head PressureP-3B Boiler Room Main Heating Loop B&G 1510 Series300 GPM5 HP/ 480 V/ 1160 RPM/ 90.2%36' Head PressureP-4 Boiler RoomHot Water Return PumpB&G MBF 1854 GPM 1/25 HP/ 115V12' Head PressureP-5 Boiler Room Radiant Heat B&G6 GPM 1/25 HP/ 115V12' Head PressureSF-4 Boiler Room Supply Air Greenheck BCF-112-7TH-X 2000 CFM 3/4 HP/ 208 VSet at 80 Degree FT-1 Boiler RoomTransformer Panel 2A1Cuttler HammerV48M28T15CUEE 15 KVA TP-1 RatedT-2 Boiler RoomTransformer Panel 2SACuttler HammerV48M28T15CUEE 15 KVA TP-1 RatedAC-1 Data 116CoolingMitsubishi MS 17TN16000 BYU/HR 115 VNot Used Floyd Dryden Middle School - Major Equipment InventoryCapacityNotesUnit IDLocation Function Make Model
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MotorHP / Volts / RPM / Floyd Dryden Middle School - Major Equipment InventoryCapacityNotesUnit IDLocation Function Make ModelCC-1 Data 116CoolingMitsubishi MS 17TN16000 BYU/HR 208VNot UsedREF-4 Data 116CoolingGreenheck GB081-4330 CFM 1/4 HP/ 115VNot UsedT-3 Electric Room 104Transformer Panel 2SACuttler HammerV48M28T15CUEE 15 KVA TP-1 RatedT-4 Electric Room 134 Transformer 2A/4ACuttler HammerV48M28T45CUEE 45 KVA TP-1 RatedT-5 Electric Room 134 Transformer CP-1 Square D 75T3HB75 KVA Non TP-1 RatedT-8 Gym Storage Transformer 2SB/4SBCuttler HammerV48M28T15CUEE 15 KVA TP-1 RatedEF-8 Mechnical 08 Janitor Closet 09150 CFM 1/8 HP/ 120 VRF-3 Mechnical 08 Area ETrane AFSW276000 CFM1.5 HP/ 480 V/1740 RPM/ 86.5%SF-3 Mechnical 08 Area ETrane AFDW 17 6095 CFM3 HP/480 V/ 1760 RPM/89.5%T-9 Mechnical 08 Transformer 22Cuttler HammerV48M28T30CUEE 30 KVA TP-1 RatedAHU-1 Mechnical 105M Area ATrane FC 2211150 CFM15 HP/ 480V/ 1730 RPM/ 93%No VFDEF-1 Mechnical PenthouseCenter Administration Greenheck SWB-115-7-CCW-UB 1720 CFM 3/4 HP/ 480 VEF-2 Mechnical Penthouse Gym Lockers GreenheckSWG-116-10-CCW-BHX2000 CFM 3/4 HP/ 480 VEF-3 Mechnical Penthouse East Classrooms GreenheckSWG-116-10-CCW-BHX2300 CFM 1 HP/ 480 VRF-1 Mechnical Penthouse Area DTrane AFSW 4013000 CFM7.5 HP/ 480 V/ 1760 RPM/ 91%RF-2 Mechnical Penthouse Area DTrane AFSW 3611000 CFM5 HP/ 480 V/ 1745 RPM/ 89.5%Floyd Dryden Middle School 38 Energy Audit (March 2012)
MotorHP / Volts / RPM / Floyd Dryden Middle School - Major Equipment InventoryCapacityNotesUnit IDLocation Function Make ModelSF-1 Mechnical Penthouse Area DTrane AFDW 3318500 CFM15 HP/ 480V/ 1760 RPM/ 93%SF-2 Mechnical Penthouse Area DTrane AFDW 3014500 CFM10 HP/ 480 V/ 1755 RPM/ 91.7%T-6 Mechnical Penthouse Transformer DCuttler HammerV48M28T75CUEE 75 KVA TP-1 RatedEF-4 RoofCommons 105 Greenheck GB-101-5-X1000 CFM 1/2 HP/ 480 VEF-5 RoofCooking 204 Greenheck GB-101-5-X1200 CFM 1/2 HP/120 VEF-6 RoofElectrical 134 Greenheck GB-071-6-X250 CFM 1/4 HP/ 120 VEF-7 RoofBoiler Room/ Storage 215/ Electrical 104Greenheck GB-101-3-X750 CFM 1/3 HP/ 120 VEF-9 RoofJanitor 3A, Girls 122, Boys 124Greenheck Cube-141-5-X 1100 CFM 1/2 HP/ 120 VAlso labled EF-1AREF RoofGym Hallway, BathroomN/A205 CFM 1/6 HPRunningREF-1A RoofArt RoomGreenheck CUBE-14-3N/AREF-2 Roof114 Storage/ Teachers Office/ Janitor Closet VentilatorN/A CRE-6FRunning-Manual Switch in HallREF-3 Roof Not Used N/A CRE-12F 1/6 HP/ 115VNot Running - Manual Switch on RoofREF-4 Roof Not Used N/A CRE-18BNot Running - Manual Switch in Hall ASU-1 Storage 112 Area C Trane 1200 CFM 3/4 HP/ 480 V/ 1750 RPM Behind Gym- Not UsedASU-2 Storage 117 Area C Trane Climate Changer 2800 CFM 1.5 HP/ 480 VASU-3 Storage 117 Area C Trane Climate Changer 850 CFM 3/4 HP/ 480 VT-7 Transformer CCuttler Hammer720P11S50CUEE 50 KVA TP-1 Rated
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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
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