School District of Fort Atkinson

Dennis KuchenmeisterDirector of Buildings & Grounds

dennisk@fortschools.org920-563-7808

Green School National NetworkSacramento Convention Center

Sustainable Facilities Design & Management

Large, Medium & Small: Energy Efficiency for All

Friday, March 28, 20142:45 pm

We do not want to be green just to be green.

We are shaping future leaders in the fight against climate change.

Teaching the importance of saving energy by living it every day.

Cutting costs, saving energy and leading the way to the future.

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LAMPS & BALLASTSCompleted 2006

Cost $320,311 $278,368 net

Incentives $41,943

Cost Savings $73,106 Annual

Energy Savings 812,291 kWh Annual

Financing Borrow from District

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GEOTHERMALCompleted 2007, 2008

Cost $10,688,881 $1,040,000 A/C

Incentives $99,791

Cost Savings ~ $56,000/year average

Energy Savings 11,542,577 kBTU-52.6%

Financing Referendum

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SOLAR THERMALCompleted 2008, 2009

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M.S. H.S.

Cost $106,00 $152,930

Incentive $80,814 $100,00

Cost Savings $13,400 Total $10,200 Total

Energy Savings 10,983 Therms 8,570 Therms

Financing Budget Budget

SOLAR PHOTO VOLTAIC Completed 2009-2010-2013

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Purdy RockwellCost $118,316 $115,735

Incentive $105,919 $47,555

Cost Savings $10,500 Total $650 Total

Energy Savings 89,750 kWh 5,000 kWh

Financing Budget Budget

WINDCompleted 2010-2011

Cost - $418,688

Incentives - $269,164

Cost Savings – $26,900 Total

Energy Savings - 231,674 kWh

Financing – Borrowed from District

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SavingsSavings Outlay

• Lighting Upgrade- Lifetime (2007-2013) 12/06

~$507,000 $273,298

• Geothermal- Lifetime (2007-2013) 9/1/07 & 9/1/08

~$270,000 $1,040,000

• Solar Hot Water @ Middle School - Lifetime (2009-2013) 10,983 therms 10/31/08

~$13,400 $25,185

• Solar Hot Water @ High School- Lifetime (2009-2013) 8,570 therms 10/31/08

~$10,200 $52,930

• Solar Electric @ Purdy- Lifetime (2010-2013) 89,750 kWh 7/28/10

~$10,500 $12,399

• Wind Turbine @ High School- Lifetime (2011-2013) 231,674 kWh 4/4/11

~$26,900 $145,708

• Solar Electric @ Rockwell- Lifetime (2013) 5,000 kWh 9/9/13

~$650 $68,180

• Pool Vent Unit @ High School- Lifetime (2012-2013) 18,000 therms and 179,370 kWh 3/30/12

~$37,000 $136,964

Totals ~$875,650 $1,754,664

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EXECUTIVE DECISIONS

School Buses Converted to LP Tankless Water Heaters

Increase Roof Insulation (Varies)

Window Upgrades

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EXECUTIVE DECISIONS(Continued)

Auto Computer Power Down

Retro Commission – HVAC & Envelope

Pool Vent Unit

Occupancy Sensors

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WHAT’S AHEAD?

LEDs

Tracking in Classrooms

Solar Thermal

Geothermal

Net Zero Plan12

1. Find An Advocate Pusher - Ideas

2. Have A Vision Something to Live By

3. Create An Energy Plan Road Map

4. Educate/Advocate The Right Thing

5. Celebrate SuccessBuilds Excitement

STEPS ALONG THE WAY

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A Person – A Team

Generate Ideas

Keep Moving Forward

1. FIND AN ADVOCATE

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“Being a Green District means acknowledging the responsibility to consider how well our children are

prepared for the world, and what kind of world we are creating for them. The students are our greatest resources.

We are not only providing an environment that is conducive to learning but teaching and leading by example,

the future leaders of the world. If we can instill in our children the care, knowledge and importance of Green &

Healthy we are giving the next generation the leaders it will take to better deal with the critical environmental issues.”

Dennis Kuchenmeister

2. HAVE A VISIONLive it

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3.CREATE AN ENERGY PLANRoad Map – Living Document

CompletedOngoingFuture

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4. EDUCATE/ADVOCATECreate a Movement Wherever You Can

Student Green Teams

Lt. Governor’s Energy Challenge

Wisconsin Sustainable Coalition

BBC Energy Summit

Guest Presentations

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5. CELEBRATE SUCCESSBuilds Excitement

Be Proud of AccomplishmentsEnergy Star Certification – All

Environmental Achievement Award – UWW

Green Award – City of Fort Atkinson

SE2 Sustainability Energy Efficiency

Green Ribbon – Purdy Elem. & District

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DOE – BBC PARTNER SCHOOLS

Showcase Project #1

Luther Elementary School Geothermal SystemPV/Solar Back Up

Replace Gas Fired Boiler System Provides Air Conditioning Complete 9/2019

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DOE – BBC PARTNER SCHOOLS

Cost - $3,000,000 (Inc. add. work)

Energy Savings – 2,500,000 kBTU’s Annual 38%

Dollar Savings - $38,000

Showcase Project #2

Rockwell Elementary School Photo Voltaic System 20.16 kW Roof Mounted System Provides Hands on Exposure to Classrooms

Duration 15 Month – Complete 9/2013

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Cost - $115,735 / $68,180 net

Energy Savings ~ 32, 097 kWh Annual

Dollar Savings ~ $3,500

DOE – BBC PARTNER SCHOOLS

School District of Fort Atkinson

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4-22-12 – Purdy Elementary (1 of 68)

4-22-13 - District (1 of 14)

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Team/ContractorsCritical

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