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� Serves Bolingbrook and Romeoville Communities20 Schools, Pre-K through 12

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� 20 Schools, Pre-K through 12� 18,000 Students� 2,500 Employees

� 25 Buildings/Facilities� 2.5 Million Square Feet of Buildings

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� 463 Acres of Green Space� 63 Acres of Asphalt and Concrete� 1.4 Million Square Feet of Roof

� 29,800,000 Kilowatt Hours of Electricity and 875,000 Therms of Gas Used Annually

� $3.2 Million Annual Budget for Utilities

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� $3.2 Million Annual Budget for Utilities

Energy and Environmental Conservation is CRITICAL to Our Fiscal Responsibility and Bottom Line!

ComprehensiveEnergy &Energy &Environmental ManagementInitiative

What is CEEMI?What is CEEMI?What is CEEMI?What is CEEMI?What is CEEMI?What is CEEMI?What is CEEMI?What is CEEMI?

An organized approach to managing our resources.

• Senior Leadership & SB Commitment

• District Standardization• Accountability• Education/Awareness• Baseline Track & Trend• System Modeling

• Hard Surface Improvements• Weed Control/Landscaping• “Light “ Pollution Control• “Noise” Pollution Control• Transportation• Light Harvesting• “Dark” Schools After Hours

• Improvements Based on Audit• Intra-Departmental Purchasing

& Improvements• “Energy Star”, etc. Purchasing

Decisions• LEED-EB (Leadership in

Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Buildings)

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• Maximize Use of Re-Sets• Water Usage• De-Lamping Common Areas• Grounds Equipment &

Materials• Cleaning/Housekeeping• Building Commissioning• Preventive Maintenance

Program• Loss Management• Storm Water Management• Playground Materials

• “Dark” Schools After Hours• Occupancy Sensors (Dual

Control)• Bi-Level Lamping• Recycling – Currently:• Recycling – Future:• Cleaning• Indoor Air Quality• Renewable (consider grant

opportunities)• Non – Renewable • Cost Benefit Analysis• Building and Site System Audit

Design for Existing Buildings)• Energy Star• Governors Illinois Green

Building Initiative• Value of Certification• Showcase Current “Pilot”

School Programs• “Dashboard” Education• Staff & Community Awareness• Curriculum Integration

� Organizes Resources / Ideas� Pro-active vs. Re-active� Facilitates Budgeting

Provides Baselines

Why CEEMI? (Internally)Why CEEMI? (Internally)Why CEEMI? (Internally)Why CEEMI? (Internally)Why CEEMI? (Internally)Why CEEMI? (Internally)Why CEEMI? (Internally)Why CEEMI? (Internally)

� Provides Baselines� Allows Measurement & Verification� Demonstrates Leadership

Why CEEMI? (Globally)Why CEEMI? (Globally)Why CEEMI? (Globally)Why CEEMI? (Globally)Why CEEMI? (Globally)Why CEEMI? (Globally)Why CEEMI? (Globally)Why CEEMI? (Globally)

� Purpose of initiative is to …� Manage Limited Resources and Budgets� Act Socially Responsible� Teach Environmental Stewardship to Our

Community

… Already Practicing this in the District!

How CEEMI is organizedHow CEEMI is organizedHow CEEMI is organizedHow CEEMI is organizedHow CEEMI is organizedHow CEEMI is organizedHow CEEMI is organizedHow CEEMI is organized

� Opportunities Identified� Priorities Based on Cost, Feasibility, etc.� Development of Details

Implement Roll-out Plan� Implement Roll-out Plan� On-going Communication of Performance

Measures� Participation of Stakeholders

How CEEMI is organizedHow CEEMI is organizedHow CEEMI is organizedHow CEEMI is organizedHow CEEMI is organizedHow CEEMI is organizedHow CEEMI is organizedHow CEEMI is organized

Our plan in action …Accountability & Measurement

Strategic Directives

Strategic DirectivesStrategic DirectivesStrategic DirectivesStrategic DirectivesStrategic DirectivesStrategic DirectivesStrategic DirectivesStrategic Directives

1. Behavioral Modifications2. Building System Optimization3. Environmental Strategies

Energy Strategies4. Energy Strategies5. Capital Improvements6. Building Certification7. Educational Integration

Directive #1: Directive #1: Directive #1: Directive #1: Directive #1: Directive #1: Directive #1: Directive #1: BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATIONS

Examples� Redefine Thermostat

Set-points

1. Senior Leadership & School Board Commitment

1. Senior Leadership & School Board Commitment

Set-points� Redefine Lighting

Schedule� Establish “Best

Practices” in Food Service

� Reduce Printing Waste

Commitment2. District Standardization3. Accountability4. Education/Awareness

Commitment2. District Standardization3. Accountability4. Education/Awareness

Directive #1: Directive #1: Directive #1: Directive #1: Directive #1: Directive #1: Directive #1: Directive #1: BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATIONS redefine thermostat set points/lighting schedule

Real Savings…

….First Half of Year Savings = $215,271

Directive #1: Directive #1: Directive #1: Directive #1: Directive #1: Directive #1: Directive #1: Directive #1: BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATIONSbest practices in food service

Real Savings…

� Water� Electric instantaneous heaters� Aerators on hand wash sinks

� Electricity/Gas� “Just In Time” Operations (ovens, hot wells, warming

cabinets)� HVAC

� Close F/C doors during deliveries� Vacuum coils on condenser units� Add frequency drives on AHU’s

…Contributes up to 10% of Building Energy Savings!

Directive #1: Directive #1: Directive #1: Directive #1: Directive #1: Directive #1: Directive #1: Directive #1: BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATIONSreduce printing waste

Real Savings…

� 73,214,882 Copies Made in ‘08/’09� 73,214,882 Copies Made in ‘08/’09� Established Copy Limits in ‘09/’10� Goal: 20% Volume Reduction (14,500,000)� Actual Reduction: 19,000,000

…$190,000 Savings in One Year!

Directive #2: Directive #2: Directive #2: Directive #2: Directive #2: Directive #2: Directive #2: Directive #2: BUILDING SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION

Examples� De-lamping Common

1. Baseline Track & Trend

2. System Modeling

1. Baseline Track & Trend

2. System Modeling � De-lamping Common Areas from 32 Watts to 24 Watts

� Rezone Building Temperature Controls

� Automated Computer Shutdown

3. Maximize Use of Re-sets

4. Water Usage5. De-lamping Common

Areas6. Grounds Equipment &

Materials7. Cleaning /

Housekeeping8. Building

Commissioning9. Preventive

Maintenance Program10. Loss Management

3. Maximize Use of Re-sets

4. Water Usage5. De-lamping Common

Areas6. Grounds Equipment &

Materials7. Cleaning /

Housekeeping8. Building

Commissioning9. Preventive

Maintenance Program10. Loss Management

Directive #2: Directive #2: Directive #2: Directive #2: Directive #2: Directive #2: Directive #2: Directive #2: BUILDING SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION automated computer shutdown

Real Savings…

� Computer Shut Down ProgramAll District computers shut down at 6 p.m.� All District computers shut down at 6 p.m.

� Since November 2009 there have been 172,000 “shutdowns”

Estimated Electrical Savings to Date: $25,700

Directive #2: Directive #2: Directive #2: Directive #2: Directive #2: Directive #2: Directive #2: Directive #2: BUILDING SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION rezone building temperature controls

Temperature Controls at Woodview ES:1. Rezone building to separate interior and

exterior spaces2. Wrote program to monitor average and

Real Savings…

2. Wrote program to monitor average and extreme temperatures at perimeter

3. Wrote program to allow override control of outside air dampers

4. Wrote program to allow override of classroom cooling dampers

Fan energy dropped by nearly 70%, representing $250 per week savings, per school!

Directive #3: Directive #3: Directive #3: Directive #3: Directive #3: Directive #3: Directive #3: Directive #3: ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES

Examples� Recycling Pick-up at

schools� Use of Bio-soils on

Indoor1. Light Harvesting2. “Dark” School After Hours3. Occupancy Sensors4. Bi-level Lamping

Indoor1. Light Harvesting2. “Dark” School After Hours3. Occupancy Sensors4. Bi-level Lamping � Use of Bio-soils on

Grounds Work� Green Cleaning

Products

4. Bi-level Lamping5. Recycling – Currently6. Recycling – Future7. Cleaning8. Indoor Air Quality

Outdoor1. Storm Water Management2. Playground Materials3. Hard Surface Improvements4. Weed Control / Landscaping5. “Light” Pollution Control6. “Noise” Pollution Control7. Transportation

4. Bi-level Lamping5. Recycling – Currently6. Recycling – Future7. Cleaning8. Indoor Air Quality

Outdoor1. Storm Water Management2. Playground Materials3. Hard Surface Improvements4. Weed Control / Landscaping5. “Light” Pollution Control6. “Noise” Pollution Control7. Transportation

Directive #3: Directive #3: Directive #3: Directive #3: Directive #3: Directive #3: Directive #3: Directive #3: ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES recycling pick-up at schools

Real Savings…

� Re-evaluated recycling dumpster pick-up at schools

� Went from 2 pick-ups/week with 6 yard dumpster to 1 pick-up/week with an 8 yard dumpster

Annual savings of $3,900 for our elementary schools

Directive #3: Directive #3: Directive #3: Directive #3: Directive #3: Directive #3: Directive #3: Directive #3: ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES bio-soils on grounds work

Real Savings…

� Jane Addams Site Improvement Project� Obtained Soils Free of Charge from Metropolitan Water

Reclamation DistrictReclamation District� Used as Amendment to Topsoil� Improves Soil Quality

− Adds Organics− No Weeds− Reduces Long Term Soil Maintenance

…saved $12,000 on new soccer field(40 semi-loads @ $300/load)

Directive #4: Directive #4: Directive #4: Directive #4: Directive #4: Directive #4: Directive #4: Directive #4: ENERGY STRATEGIES

Examples� Condensate

Recovery System� Illinois Energy

1. Renewable (consider grant opportunities)

a. Solar for Domestic Hot Water

b. Solar-Localized Application

1. Renewable (consider grant opportunities)

a. Solar for Domestic Hot Water

b. Solar-Localized Application

� Illinois Energy Consortium

� Wind Turbine Consortium

Applicationc. Heat Recoveryd. Wind Turbinese. Grey Waterf. Irrigation Wellsg. Geo-Thermalh. Controlled Applicationsi. Replace Transformers

2. Non – Renewable a. Optimizing Energy

Purchasing Strategiesb. Define, then Implement,

then Enforcec. District Accepted Policy

(see Directive #1)

Applicationc. Heat Recoveryd. Wind Turbinese. Grey Waterf. Irrigation Wellsg. Geo-Thermalh. Controlled Applicationsi. Replace Transformers

2. Non – Renewable a. Optimizing Energy

Purchasing Strategiesb. Define, then Implement,

then Enforcec. District Accepted Policy

(see Directive #1)

Directive #4: Directive #4: Directive #4: Directive #4: Directive #4: Directive #4: Directive #4: Directive #4: ENERGY STRATEGIES condensate recovery system

Real Savings (Bolingbrook High School)Condensation from main AHU’s collected in a tank and used as make-up water for cooling towers.• Est. to save 257,000 gal. • Est. to save 257,000 gal.

of water/year.• Approx. 7% of total

water used for cooling system.

Directive #4: Directive #4: Directive #4: Directive #4: Directive #4: Directive #4: Directive #4: Directive #4: ENERGY STRATEGIESenergy consortium

Real Savings…

� Illinois Energy Consortium Leverages Buying Power of Hundreds of School DistrictsPower of Hundreds of School Districts

� IEC has Locked in Electric Prices Through June 2013

� IEC Hedging Gas Prices because of Favorable Market

…continue to pay favorable rates on kwh’s and therms

Directive #5: Directive #5: Directive #5: Directive #5: Directive #5: Directive #5: Directive #5: Directive #5: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

Examples� Variable Frequency

Drives� Equipment

1. Cost Benefit Analysis2. Building and Site System

Audit3. Improvements Based on Audit4. Intra-departmental

� Equipment Replacement

…utilizing grant opportunities

4. Intra-departmental Purchasing & Improvements

5. “Energy Star”, etc. Purchasing Decisions

Directive #5: Directive #5: Directive #5: Directive #5: Directive #5: Directive #5: Directive #5: Directive #5: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTSvariable frequency drives

Real Savings…Energy Saving projects in recent years…

BMS AHU 5

BMS Pumps

$ Saved* Since

$ 537 07/2009

$ 2,884 07/2009

The installed cost of these projects was just $11,000, yet nearly 4 times that has already been re-captured in energy savings!

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

RHS AHU 2

RHS AHU 3

RHS AHU 4

RHS Pumps

BHS AHU 7

Average Kwh Saved Kwh

*Savings as of 12/7/2009 based on rate of $.11/Kwh

$ 1,855 06/2009

$20,476 01/2008

$ 407 07/2009

$ 8,260 07/2008

$ 8,178 07/2008

Total = $42,597

Directive #5: Directive #5: Directive #5: Directive #5: Directive #5: Directive #5: Directive #5: Directive #5: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTSequipment replacement

Real Savings…

� HVAC Project at BJ Ward ES� Replaced 4 large fans in main air handling � Replaced 4 large fans in main air handling

unit� New modular fan system installed with

variable speed capability

Annual savings : $15,000 at one elementary school

Directive #6: Directive #6: Directive #6: Directive #6: Directive #6: Directive #6: Directive #6: Directive #6: BUILDING CERTIFICATION

Examples� LEED (Leadership in

Energy and Environmental

1. LEED-EB (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Buildings)

2. Energy Star

1. LEED-EB (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Buildings)

2. Energy Star Environmental Design)

� Governor’s Illinois Sustainable Schools Compact

2. Energy Star3. Governor’s Illinois Green

Building Initiative4. Value of Certification

2. Energy Star3. Governor’s Illinois Green

Building Initiative4. Value of Certification

Directive #6: Directive #6: Directive #6: Directive #6: Directive #6: Directive #6: Directive #6: Directive #6: BUILDING CERTIFICATIONLEED certification

Real Savings…

…our “green” school performs positively… but room for improvement!

Directive #7: Directive #7: Directive #7: Directive #7: Directive #7: Directive #7: Directive #7: Directive #7: EDUCATIONAL INTEGRATION

Examples� Showcase Current

School Programs� Utility Usage

1. Showcase Current “Pilot” School Programs

2. “Dashboard” Education3. Staff & Community

Awareness

1. Showcase Current “Pilot” School Programs

2. “Dashboard” Education3. Staff & Community

Awareness� Utility Usage

Broadcasting� Curriculum

Integration

4. Curriculum Integration4. Curriculum Integration

Directive #7: Directive #7: Directive #7: Directive #7: Directive #7: Directive #7: Directive #7: Directive #7: EDUCATIONAL INTEGRATIONshowcase school programs

� The Ecology Club at Martinez Middle School…� Students Interested in Environmental Issues� Students Sponsor Various Projects� Recycled Art Fair� Earth Day Celebration

� Team with Community in “American Recycle Day”� Partner with Grounds Department in Landscape

Project

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� Reduced Electric Bills by 30% (FY 2009 to FY 2010)� Reduced Gas Bills by 14% (FY 2009 to FY 2010)

� Reduction in Kilowatt Hours 1,743,000 (Jan – June 2010)� Reduction in Kilowatt Hours 1,743,000 (Jan – June 2010)� Reduction in Therms 85,200 (Jan – June 2010)

...savings of over $900,000 in energy costs this last fiscal year

� Start with No Cost/Low Cost � Involve Other Departments� Utilize In-house Expertise� Seize Every Opportunity

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� Seize Every Opportunity� Think Outside the Box� Partner with Vendors� Challenge Your Team� Innovate� Involve Students, and Everyone Else� Stay the Course!

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