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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
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
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
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
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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
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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
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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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