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Developing and Executing an Energy Strategy with a Positive Return on Investment Monday, June 13, 2016 - 4:00pm-5:15pm, Washington, Lower Level Presented by: Frank Barnes, Director, Division of Construction Management, Alabama Department of Finance Todd Billings, Director, Business Development, Sain Engineering Associates, Inc. Brenda Phillips, Vice-President, Global Sustainability Group, Sain Engineering Associates, Inc. With fiscal constraints, many facilities departments struggle to justify maintenance and repair projects, yet they are expected to keep their facilities operating efficiently. In this session, a four-pillared strategy addressing metering, energy projects, efficient construction, and energy awareness is presented. When followed, this strategy will help facilities departments make a business case for their energy management program while also inviting, including, and inspiring their organization to be actively involved in energy management. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS FRANK BARNES has over 30 years of experience in the Construction Industry. As an owner of a construction company and an interior design firm he received numerous national and regional awards for exceptional quality in construction and design. Additionally his companies were recognized for their excellent management and in 1990 he was selected as one of the top 50 remodelers in the nation and was inducted into Remodeling magazine’s Big 50 Hall of Fame. For the past 5 years he has served as the Director of Facilities for the Alabama Community College System managing their capital assets totaling more than 1.2 billion dollars. Frank introduced Building Commissioning to the state’s two year college system. TODD BILLINGS is a Certified Energy Manager with over sixteen years of experience working in the energy efficiency world. While working for the federal government, he was a Resource Efficiency Manager (REM) for the US Air Force at Scott AF base, Air Mobility Command (AMC) Headquarters. He helped develop over $20M of energy reduction projects that assisted AMC in exceeding the Executive Order 13423 energy goals. Now, he is Director, for all business development for Sain Engineering Associates, Inc. BRENDA PHILLIPS has over 25 years of professional experience in a leadership role that combines the disciplines of architecture, program management, and energy engineering. As an award winning licensed consultant, specializing in owner representation and with close to $1 billion dollars of work in place, she understands the nuances of complex, multifaceted programs. Mrs. Phillips has expertise in design coordination, complete financial controls, complex scheduling, regulatory requirements, bidding procedures and construction contract administration. With a focus on sustainable design and energy contract performance, she brings a creative team based approach to the overall facility development process. In 1993, Mrs. Philips was awarded the Construction Management Project Achievement Founder’s Award for project management on the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. By becoming an extension of her client’s staff, Mrs. Phillips’ proficiency and expertise as a project manager focused on Agency and regulatory interface; Sustainability Design and Energy Performance; LEED certification processes; and existing facilities assessment & evaluation. This has allowed her clients to receive seamless management of the highest standards. Her skills have been used in the setting of private industry, academic universities, and municipalities. Mrs. Phillips is a graduate of Texas Tech University where she received a Bachelor of Architecture Design. In 2009, Mrs. Phillips became a LEED accredited professional. She is actively involved in the green building industry, serving on the advocacy committee of the local chapter of the USGBC. She also participates in the American Institute of Architects and is a volunteer locally for Habitat for Humanity as well as Junior Achievement.
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Developing and Executing an Energy Strategy with a Positive Return on Investment
Monday, June 13, 2016 - 4:00pm-5:15pm, Washington, Lower Level
Presented by: Frank Barnes, Director, Division of Construction Management, Alabama Department of Finance
Todd Billings, Director, Business Development, Sain Engineering Associates, Inc. Brenda Phillips, Vice-President, Global Sustainability Group, Sain Engineering Associates, Inc.
With fiscal constraints, many facilities departments struggle to justify maintenance and repair projects, yet they are expected to keep their facilities operating efficiently. In this session, a four-pillared strategy addressing metering, energy projects, efficient construction, and energy awareness is presented. When followed, this strategy will help facilities departments make a business case for their energy management program while also inviting, including, and inspiring their organization to be actively involved in energy management. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS FRANK BARNES has over 30 years of experience in the Construction Industry. As an owner of a construction company and an interior design firm he received numerous national and regional awards for exceptional quality in construction and design. Additionally his companies were recognized for their excellent management and in 1990 he was selected as one of the top 50 remodelers in the nation and was inducted into Remodeling magazine’s Big 50 Hall of Fame. For the past 5 years he has served as the Director of Facilities for the Alabama Community College System managing their capital assets totaling more than 1.2 billion dollars. Frank introduced Building Commissioning to the state’s two year college system. TODD BILLINGS is a Certified Energy Manager with over sixteen years of experience working in the energy efficiency world. While working for the federal government, he was a Resource Efficiency Manager (REM) for the US Air Force at Scott AF base, Air Mobility Command (AMC) Headquarters. He helped develop over $20M of energy reduction projects that assisted AMC in exceeding the Executive Order 13423 energy goals. Now, he is Director, for all business development for Sain Engineering Associates, Inc. BRENDA PHILLIPS has over 25 years of professional experience in a leadership role that combines the disciplines of architecture, program management, and energy engineering. As an award winning licensed consultant, specializing in owner representation and with close to $1 billion dollars of work in place, she understands the nuances of complex, multifaceted programs. Mrs. Phillips has expertise in design coordination, complete financial controls, complex scheduling, regulatory requirements, bidding procedures and construction contract administration. With a focus on sustainable design and energy contract performance, she brings a creative team based approach to the overall facility development process. In 1993, Mrs. Philips was awarded the Construction Management Project Achievement Founder’s Award for project management on the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. By becoming an extension of her client’s staff, Mrs. Phillips’ proficiency and expertise as a project manager focused on Agency and regulatory interface; Sustainability Design and Energy Performance; LEED certification processes; and existing facilities assessment & evaluation. This has allowed her clients to receive seamless management of the highest standards. Her skills have been used in the setting of private industry, academic universities, and municipalities. Mrs. Phillips is a graduate of Texas Tech University where she received a Bachelor of Architecture Design. In 2009, Mrs. Phillips became a LEED accredited professional. She is actively involved in the green building industry, serving on the advocacy committee of the local chapter of the USGBC. She also participates in the American Institute of Architects and is a volunteer locally for Habitat for Humanity as well as Junior Achievement.
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Brenda Phillips, AIA, NCARB, LEED®AP
Sain Engineering Associates, Inc.Vice President, Global Sustainability Group
Todd Billings, CEMSain Engineering Associates, Inc.Director, Business Development
Frank BarnesState of AlabamaDirector, Division of Construction Management
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About UsHeadquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Sain Engineering Associates, Inc. (SEA) has successfully provided comprehensive energy consulting services to help our clients optimize building performance and reduce utility costs for over 30 years.
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We Are Pro-Efficiency
Energy Strategic Plans
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Data Management Building Commissioning Services
Energy AuditsSEA provides ASHRAE-level energy assessments, and we have experience with complex systems in all building types.
We can provide a full range of energy information management solutions that allow building owners to integrate energy into their strategic business plan.
SEA offers commissioning for new construction, retro-commissioning, recommissioning, and Continuous Commissioning®.
Our team tailors our services to the exact needs of our clients through our sustainability planning and strategy solutions.
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Energy Conservation Measures
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Utility Analysis Energy Awareness, Outreach, and Training
Renewable Technologies
SEA is highly proficient in the development of ECMs that help our clients meet goals and comply with federal laws.
Our team can assist clients in selecting the best option for use of alternative energy and renewable energy sources.
SEA has developed successful utility demand response programs, bill reviews, rebates and financing that has saved our clients millions.
Our team offers a wide array of operator training to suit our clients’ specific needs.
We Are Pro-Efficiency
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OUR COMPANY IN NUMBERS
13 3 5.4M 3.5:1Number of
Professional Engineers (PE)
on staff
Number of Certified Commissioning
Authorities (CxA)
Million square feet of
commissioned
facilities
Savings to investment ratio experienced by
our clients
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• Training Certified Energy Managers
• Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 500/5000 for three consecutive years
• Worldwide energy experience
• 700 million SF of assessed space
Why We Stand Out!
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Energy Strategy
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Weed Army Community Hospital is a LEED Platinum, carbon-neutral hospital that will generate all of its energy needs from solar power and renewable energy systems.
Why Does It Matter, Where Are We, Where Could We Be?
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Energy EfficiencyWhy? Where?
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Energy EfficiencyWhy Does it Matter?
• Aging Infrastructure in U.S. = D+
• Manufacturing consumes the most energy
• K-12 Schools average building age = 42 years
• Higher Education spends ≈ $14 billion/year
• Healthcare spends $8.8 billion/year and 3 times more than commercial buildings
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United States• Ranked 7 out of 12 in
energy efficiency– World Economist 2014
• Ranked 13 out of 16 inenergy efficiency
– ACEEE 2014 International
Energy EfficiencyWhere Are We?
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ALABAMA• Ranked 39 out of 51 in energy efficiency
– ACEEE 2014
• Ranked 12 out of 51 in energy consumption
– US Energy Information Association, 2012
• Consumes 28 % more energy than the U.S. average
- Ballotpedia, 2014
• Ranked 7th cheapest state to live in
- US Energy Information Association, 2012
25%
42%
13%
20% TransportationIndustrial
Residential
Energy Consumption In Alabama
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Energy EfficiencyWhere Are We?
BarriersThe United States has made much progress in energy
efficiency in recent decades, however, there is still a variety of market barriers that contribute to keeping us from fully
realizing our energy efficiency potential.
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• Lack of resources
• Market
• Lack of capital
• High financial risks
• Long payback periods
Barriers
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• Support from decision makers
• Begrudging necessity
• Aging inventory and grounds
• Regulators and compliance issues
Barriers
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Energy EfficiencyCurrent Initiatives
• Better Plants Challenge
• Republic Governors Public Policy Committee –Energy Blueprint for America
• EPA Clean Power Plan
• Alabama’s Executive Order 25
• New Energy Policy Pending in HouseS.2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016
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Benefits
• Cutting Waste
• Economic Development
• Energy Security
• Energy Productivity
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Energy EfficiencyWhere Could We Be?
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How?
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Holistic Approach toEnergy ManagementMake Energy A Part of Everything You Do
A Successful Energy Strategy Needs:• Vision & mission• Goals & objectives• Focus on where the value is
highest• Develop schedule and milestones• Develop methods• Responsibility and support
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“Energy efficiency is widelyrecognized as the most cost-effective and readily available
means to address energy security,increase competitiveness and promote consumer welfare.”
Credit: International Energy Association
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Shrewd Business Practice/
Sustainable/Green?
Which Is It?• Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs)
• Energy related O&M improvements
• Commissioning/Retro-commissioning efforts
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Proven to Equal
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•Whole building energy cost reductions•Improved operational benefits•Emissions reductions•Better building systems reliability•Ability to reallocate resources
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• Alabama’s largest 2-year college
• Alabama’s first Academic Energy Program
• Alabama’s first Platinum-level LEED® Certified Facility
Calhoun Community CollegeB.A.S.E Energy Strategy
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Develop and execute effective and self-sustaining energy management strategy to:
Calhoun Community CollegeB.A.S.E Energy Strategy
Mission
• Reduce energy consumption• Minimize operating expenditures• Extend equipment life
ACCS’s flagship energy program
Result
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Calhoun Community CollegeEnergy Strategy
Mission – Vision – Values
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- Existing Building Energy Efficiency (O&M, LC/NC, Capital ECMs)
- Demand Response Programs
- Advanced Metering Infrastructure
- Energy Star Portfolio Manager
- ASHRAE/Energy Plus Benchmarking
- Efficient New Construction
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Cx Opportunity—
SEA used Continuous CommissioningTM for Significant Savings
CASE STUDY
Current Savings:
$269,428
SHELTON STATECOMMUNITY COLLEGE
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The Client’s Intent
• Assist in proposal reviews
• Develop an energy strategy
• Begin implementing the “best value” approach
• Improve building performance
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ContinuityNo disruption of active
courses or activities during
study
Unique SpacesOccupancyVarying occupancy
throughout the day
Age of EquipmentAntiquated HVAC
equipment and controls
Challenges
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Varying building uses and
types
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The Client’s Results
• Projected annual savings: $85,000
• Implemented Continuous Commissioning®
• Only 30% of building was addressed
• Reached projected savings goal in 4 months
• Actual savings to date: $269,428
• Building is more comfortable
• Consumption savings greater than 33%
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Savings surpassed the projected annual goal of $85,000 in only four months. Current savings over $269,000.
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Results
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