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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University


Energy Services and Sustainability Program

Report – CPC Conference

March 7, 2013

Mary-Ann Ibeziako

Director - Energy Services and Sustainability


www.ncat.edu

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Overview

Energy and utility costs one of the processes identified for cost

controls in 2002/2003

New developments

Gas market continues to be volatile, low rates

Regional electrical rates rising; market leveling and regulatory impacts

Expanded focus from Energy to Sustainability

Program established November 2012 (4 months)

Integrated facility planning

Energy Savings Performance Contracts

2013 and Beyond


FY 2012/2013 Program Overview

Energy Services and Sustainability, within Facilities, focuses

on energy management projects and conservation

99.99% reliability for utilities

Infrastructure improvements

Deferred maintenance

Assists with condensate recovery

Supports increased capacity/campus growth

Reduced emissions

Added emphasis on utility metering

Conservation/education

Recycling/waste reduction

Business continuity


FY 2012 Program Investment

Developing/implementing phased metering upgrade

program

Measurement of energy use is critical to conservation and cost

control initiatives

Metering and Energy Management Software

45% of our Facilities are metered

6 additional meters planned for FY 2013

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Building Audits

Initiated energy projects identified in building

energy audits

Work to reduce energy usage and/or ensure cost avoidance

4 building energy audits completed

5 energy conservation projects to be initiated

To be completed in FY 2012

Projects have a 4-year net

present value savings of $350k

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Utility Costs

Total utility costs FY 2012 = $5.5 million

Space increased by 0.8M GSF since FY 2002

(36% increase)

Space complexity and hours of operation continue to

increase

Utility budget for FY 2012 =$5.45 million

6% decrease over 2011

2012 actual expense/near budget @ current

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Sustainable Waste Management

Goal to make collection of recyclables cost effective

and efficient

Maintain and/or improve collection service levels

Reduces long-term recycling collection costs

Increases service consistency and reliability

Projects

Pilot Composting Program

Computer reuse and recycling efforts

Comprehensive ink cartridge collection and recycling program

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Education and Outreach

Collaborative Efforts

Established University Sustainability

Committee and working groups

Collaborated with other departments on

sustainable efforts and education

Created Sustainability Principles

document

Championed student-led sustainability

efforts

Recycle Mania

Campus Competition Nationals

Earth Week

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Design and Construction

Integrating “greening”

concepts into design

standards

Seeking LEED certification

for Health Center, Student

Union, and select

maintenance projects

Developing Sustainable

Design Values

Will utilize design values in

new project process

(advertising through build)

Design values will focus on

Sustainable site

development

Water savings

Energy efficiency

Materials selection

Indoor environmental

quality

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Design and Construction

Commissioning

Commissioning process on complex

projects and projects over $10M

Developing a continuous facilities

commissioning plan for existing buildings and

modifications

Benefits

Reduces operating costs (energy and

O&M)

Better buildings (thermal comfort and

indoor air

quality)

Better processes

On time

Early identification of budget/system

issues

Reduction in later issues 11


Utilities Infrastructure

Critical infrastructure projects identified

2013-2018 plan is under development and will be submitted

for funding consideration

Plan will be updated annually

Will assess the impact the five-year infrastructure plan will

have on utility rates as strategic investments with

coordination with Budget Office

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Summary of Progress

Energy program contributing cost savings/avoidance of

$1,119,382 for 2011-2012 YTD

Initial focus capacity, reliability, deferred maintenance

Design and sustainability direction formalized

Focus on waste reduction efforts

University-wide policies and collaborative efforts

underway

Facility commissioning continues

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Next Steps Collaborative planning efforts focusing on energy cost control and cost

avoidance

Implement design and delivery standards

Including Green/LEED

Expand preventive maintenance, metering, conservation, energy

management efforts

Review alternative energy sources

Continued outreach/education efforts in university and local

community

Continued focus on business continuity efforts and cost control

Continued look at alternative financing options

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