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<strong>ASHRAE</strong> <strong>Level</strong> <strong>II</strong> <strong>Energy</strong> <strong>Audit</strong>:<br />

Waidner-Spahr Library, Adams Hall,<br />

Rector Science Center, Holland Union Building<br />

<strong>Summary</strong> <strong>Report</strong><br />

Prepared by:<br />

THE STONE HOUSE GROUP<br />

301 BROADWAY<br />

BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA 18015<br />

TEL 610 868 9600<br />

FAX 610 868 2272<br />

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<strong>Dickinson</strong> College<br />

<strong>ASHRAE</strong> <strong>Level</strong> <strong>II</strong> <strong>Energy</strong> <strong>Audit</strong><br />

Table of Contents<br />

1 Executive <strong>Summary</strong> ............................................................................................................... 3<br />

2 <strong>Energy</strong> Profile: Consumption, Cost, and Carbon at <strong>Dickinson</strong> College ................................. 5<br />

2.1 <strong>Energy</strong> Consumption ...................................................................................................... 5<br />

2.2 <strong>Energy</strong> Cost .................................................................................................................... 6<br />

2.3 Carbon ............................................................................................................................ 7<br />

3 <strong>Energy</strong> Conservation Measures (ECMs) ............................................................................... 9<br />

3.1 <strong>Energy</strong> Capital Investment Plan (ECIP) ......................................................................... 9<br />

3.2 Measures Considered but Not Recommended .............................................................. 9<br />

3.3 Widely-Applicable ECMs .............................................................................................. 10<br />

4 Waidner-Spahr Library ......................................................................................................... 12<br />

4.1 <strong>Summary</strong> of Systems ................................................................................................... 12<br />

4.2 Waidner/Spahr Library <strong>Energy</strong> Capital Investment Plan (ECIP) ................................... 13<br />

4.3 O&M Problems / Opportunities ..................................................................................... 13<br />

5 Rector Science Center – James Hall ................................................................................... 15<br />

5.1 <strong>Summary</strong> of Systems ................................................................................................... 15<br />

5.2 Rector ECIP .................................................................................................................. 15<br />

5.3 O&M Problems / Opportunities ..................................................................................... 16<br />

6 Adams Hall .......................................................................................................................... 18<br />

6.1 <strong>Summary</strong> of Systems ................................................................................................... 18<br />

6.2 Adams ECIP ................................................................................................................. 19<br />

6.3 O&M Problems / Opportunities ..................................................................................... 19<br />

7 Holland Union Building (HUB) ............................................................................................. 20<br />

7.1 <strong>Summary</strong> of Systems ................................................................................................... 20<br />

7.2 HUB ECIP ..................................................................................................................... 21<br />

7.3 O&M Problems / Opportunities ..................................................................................... 21<br />

Appendix A – Detailed ECM Descriptions (Library) .................................................................... 23<br />

Appendix B – Detailed ECM Descriptions (Rector) ..................................................................... 23<br />

Appendix C – Detailed ECM Descriptions (Adams) .................................................................... 23<br />

Appendix D – Detailed ECM Descriptions (HUB) ....................................................................... 23<br />

Appendix E – Full ECIP Including Rejected ECMs ..................................................................... 23<br />

Appendix F – PPL E-power Incentives ....................................................................................... 23<br />

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<strong>Dickinson</strong> College<br />

<strong>ASHRAE</strong> <strong>Level</strong> <strong>II</strong> <strong>Energy</strong> <strong>Audit</strong><br />

1 Executive <strong>Summary</strong><br />

<strong>Dickinson</strong> College, founded in 1773, is a highly selective, private residential liberal-arts<br />

college known for its innovative curriculum. Its mission is to offer students a useful<br />

education in the arts and sciences that will prepare them for lives as engaged citizens and<br />

leaders. The 180 acre campus of <strong>Dickinson</strong> College is located in the heart of Carlisle, PA<br />

In September 2009, <strong>Dickinson</strong> College (DC) announced a bold new Climate Change Action<br />

Plan with a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by twenty-five percent (25%) versus<br />

2008 levels by the year 2020. By complementing that on-site reduction with the purchase of<br />

carbon offsets and grid power from renewable sources, total “net” carbon neutrality will be<br />

achieved.<br />

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Climate Action Plan<br />

In June 2012, <strong>Dickinson</strong> College retained the services of THE STONE HOUSE GROUP (SHG)<br />

to perform an <strong>ASHRAE</strong> <strong>Level</strong> <strong>II</strong> <strong>Energy</strong> <strong>Audit</strong> in support of the Climate Action Plan. The<br />

<strong>Audit</strong> was to cover five (5) buildings on campus:<br />

Spahr Library<br />

Waidner Library<br />

Rector Science Complex (James Hall)<br />

Adams Hall<br />

Holland Union Building (HUB).<br />

This report describes the findings and recommendations developed over the course of this<br />

energy audit. During the course of multiple on-site inspections, as well as a review of the<br />

drawings and automated control system for the buildings, over 100 potential energy<br />

conservation measures (ECMs) were identified. We have compiled these measures, with<br />

input from <strong>Dickinson</strong> College operations and maintenance personnel, into an energy capital<br />

investment plan (ECIP) which can be found in Section 3 of this report. This ECIP shows the<br />

estimated capital costs and savings (consumption, cost and emissions) associated with<br />

each proposed measure.<br />

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In total, we estimate these measures will:<br />

• Cost approximately $1.2 million to implement.<br />

• Save about $330,000 on energy bills each year (at current utility rates).<br />

• Pay for themselves in 3.5 years.<br />

• Prevent the release of the equivalent of 1,900 metric tons of CO2.<br />

Gas Reduction<br />

(MMBtu)<br />

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Electric<br />

Reduction<br />

(MMBtu)<br />

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CO2<br />

Reduction<br />

(metric tons)<br />

Cost to<br />

Implement<br />

10,630 7,649 1927 $1,156,789<br />

17% cut 12% cut 13% cut<br />

Cuts are vs. 2012 fiscal year totals<br />

Annual $ Savings Payback Years Return on<br />

Investment<br />

$330,881 3.5 29%


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2 <strong>Energy</strong> Profile: Consumption, Cost, and Carbon at <strong>Dickinson</strong> College<br />

2.1 <strong>Energy</strong> Consumption<br />

THE STONE HOUSE GROUP’S energy study of <strong>Dickinson</strong> College revealed that the College is<br />

a relative champion of energy efficiency. On a per square foot basis, the College<br />

outperforms almost all peer institutions we have data for. Interviews with the facilities staff<br />

confirmed that the College has had a strong energy management focus for many years and<br />

has implemented many high ROI (low hanging fruit) projects on campus. They also operate<br />

their buildings very aggressively and try to closely match the HVAC systems operating hours<br />

to the intended use of the building. The College is aggressive during low use periods of<br />

campus (holiday breaks) and has a formal “Curtailment Program” that has been effectively<br />

used for many years to reduce temperatures and limit energy use in buildings during these<br />

times.<br />

Figure 1 shows <strong>Dickinson</strong>’s energy use, during fiscal years 2010, 2011, and 2012. Data<br />

from 21 other similar institutions was used for comparison, and <strong>Dickinson</strong> College beats<br />

almost all of them in terms of energy use per gross square feet which is a great barometer of<br />

energy and environmental stewardship.<br />

MBTU / sq. ft<br />

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250.0<br />

200.0<br />

150.0<br />

100.0<br />

50.0<br />

0.0<br />

Figure 1: <strong>Energy</strong> use in MBtu per square foot at <strong>Dickinson</strong> (shown in red)<br />

Our analysis showed, however, that on a per student basis, the College is closer to the<br />

average of 60,000 MBtu / student. Please note that “MBtu” denotes “Btu x10 3 ” (Btu is a unit<br />

of energy).<br />

Year MBtu / Student<br />

Survey Average 60,000<br />

DC 2010 53,900<br />

DC 2011 56,600<br />

DC 2012 53,500<br />

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As indicated in Figure 2, the most-consumed type of energy is electricity (49% of total).<br />

Natural gas makes up a nearly equal component; less than two percent (2%) of the<br />

College’s total consumption is in the form of fuel oil and on-site renewable resources.<br />

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Fuel Oil,<br />

1,683<br />

Natural<br />

Gas,<br />

61,909<br />

Vegetable<br />

Oil, 1,200<br />

Solar, 323<br />

Figure 2: Total <strong>Energy</strong> Use at <strong>Dickinson</strong> College, FY 2012 (MMBtu)<br />

Please note that because the numbers are larger, we have shifted to MMBtu (= Btu x10 6 )<br />

2.2 <strong>Energy</strong> Cost<br />

Electricity is not only the most-used; it is also the most expensive energy at <strong>Dickinson</strong><br />

College (see Fig. 3). Electricity coming in through the main electric meter gets a better rate<br />

than the various independent meters spread around campus; but even the main meter still<br />

costs 30% more than fuel oil and three times as much as natural gas.<br />

( $ / MMBTU )<br />

$50.00<br />

$45.00<br />

$40.00<br />

$35.00<br />

$30.00<br />

$25.00<br />

$20.00<br />

$15.00<br />

$10.00<br />

$5.00<br />

$0.00<br />

$30.33<br />

$29.11<br />

Main<br />

Electric<br />

$43.49<br />

$40.40<br />

$9.33<br />

Figure 3: Fiscal Year 2011 and 2012 <strong>Dickinson</strong> College <strong>Energy</strong> Unit Costs<br />

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$9.19<br />

Electric,<br />

62,524<br />

$22.76<br />

$23.33<br />

$18.85<br />

$20.02<br />

Independent Natural Gas Fuel Oil Campus<br />

Electric<br />

Average<br />

FY 11<br />

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The total energy cost, by source, is as follows (solar and vegetable oil have no associated<br />

yearly cost):<br />

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Natural<br />

Gas<br />

$568,797<br />

22%<br />

Fuel Oil<br />

$39,276<br />

2%<br />

Figure 4: Total <strong>Energy</strong> Expenditure, Fiscal Year 2012<br />

Unfortunately, sub-meter data was not available to provide exact numbers for every month<br />

and every fuel in the audited buildings. However, using some actual readings and some<br />

average data, we can estimate the yearly energy costs for each of the buildings.<br />

Building Estimated <strong>Energy</strong> $<br />

per year<br />

Libraries $160,000<br />

Rector $365,000<br />

Adams $43,000*<br />

HUB $220,000<br />

*From actual billing data. Average of FY10, 11, 12.<br />

2.3 Carbon<br />

We know that the College’s impact on the environment is important to <strong>Dickinson</strong>, as<br />

expressed in your 2009 Climate Change Action Plan. Figure 5 summarizes the total carbon<br />

dioxide equivalent emissions (CO2e) produced by campus consumption of natural gas, fuel<br />

oil, and grid electricity. These would be considered “Scope I” and “Scope <strong>II</strong>” emissions as<br />

defined in the College’s Climate Action Plan.<br />

The carbon dioxide “equivalent” calculation takes into account that certain gases which are<br />

emitted during power production have a more potent contribution to the greenhouse effect<br />

than CO2. For example, because methane (CH4) is twenty-five times (25x) as potent a<br />

greenhouse gas as CO2, one metric ton (MT) of emitted methane would appear in this<br />

analysis as 25 metric tons of CO2e.<br />

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Electric<br />

$1,946,833<br />

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Looking over the past three years, emissions from on campus energy consumption at<br />

<strong>Dickinson</strong> College have not changed dramatically, although close scrutiny reveals a slight<br />

increase over time from 2010 to 2012.<br />

16,000<br />

14,000<br />

12,000<br />

10,000<br />

8,000<br />

6,000<br />

4,000<br />

2,000<br />

0<br />

Figure 5: CO2 Equivalent Emissions from On-campus Electricity, Gas, and Oil Use (Metric<br />

Tons). Emission Factors per Campus Carbon Calculator v6.8<br />

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FY10 FY11 FY12<br />

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CO2e (MT)


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3 <strong>Energy</strong> Conservation Measures (ECMs)<br />

3.1 <strong>Energy</strong> Capital Investment Plan (ECIP)<br />

The ECIP incorporates all the energy conservation measures we have identified for<br />

consideration by <strong>Dickinson</strong> College. There are over 100 ECM’s identified, which are<br />

detailed in the Appendices. Below is a summary of all the ECM’s for the five buildings<br />

surveyed as part of this energy audit:<br />

Gas<br />

Reduction<br />

(MMBtu)<br />

Electric<br />

Reduction<br />

(MMBtu)<br />

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CO2<br />

Reduction<br />

(metric tons)<br />

Cost to<br />

Implement<br />

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Annual $<br />

Savings<br />

Payback<br />

Years<br />

Return on<br />

Investment<br />

10,630 7,649 1,927 $1,156,789 $330,881 3.5 29%<br />

Comparing these estimated reductions with the consumption numbers from the 2011-12<br />

fiscal year, we find that they represent a significant decrease in energy use. In terms of<br />

emissions, they could account for almost half of <strong>Dickinson</strong>’s target reduction.<br />

Electricity Natural Gas CO2e Dollars<br />

2012 Use (MMBtu) 62,524 61,909 14,519 $2,554,906<br />

Reduction (MMBtu) 7,649 10,630 1,927 $330,881<br />

% Savings 12.2% 17.2% 13.3% 12.9%<br />

3.2 Measures Considered but Not Recommended<br />

There were a number of potential measures which we noted during the course of the audit<br />

but which we ultimately are unable to recommend putting into action at this time. Reasons<br />

for being cut from the list ranged from lack of economic appeal to user-unfriendliness to the<br />

College operations staff just thinking something wasn’t feasible.<br />

Here we present a sample of these projects:<br />

ECM-1067, Adams Room AC Control: We initially thought it would be a good idea to outfit<br />

the student rooms in Adams with occupancy controlled air conditioners. However, due to<br />

the warm-up time required before getting cold, and potential component failure, we<br />

thought it might cause too much user dissatisfaction.<br />

ECM-1076, Adams Drain Waste Heat Recovery: We<br />

identified the shower and washing machine drainpipes as<br />

a source of heat currently wasted (from hot water) which<br />

could be captured and reused; but this would be better<br />

done in the future when the work could coincide with<br />

other renovations to save costs.<br />

ECM-1108, HUB Water-cooled Condensers: The walk-in cooler / freezers in the HUB use<br />

air-cooled condensers now, but water-cooled units could help save energy. However, we


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met with the College operations staff and this was one of the ECMs they had some<br />

reason(s) for not wanting to implement.<br />

ECM-1003, Waidner VAVs: The VAVs throughout are nearing the end of their useful life.<br />

Replace VAVs, providing DDC control with occupancy sensors (enclosed locations) and<br />

CO2 sensors (coverage for all locations).<br />

ECM-1018, Spahr Aerators for Sinks: Install aerators to reduce flow at the lavatories to<br />

reduce hot water heating energy and water consumption (currently 2.2 gpm). Also<br />

consider retrofit kits to reduce flow at the water closets (currently 1.6 gpf).<br />

ECM-1091, HUB E-cube sensors: Install eCube temperature sensors at the remaining<br />

coolers. These sensors simulate the temperature of frozen food instead of merely reading<br />

air temperature.<br />

ECM-1047, Rector Solar HW Heating: Investigate opportunities for solar hot water heating.<br />

Note that the existing hot water heating is in the north bar penthouse below the flat roof.<br />

ECM-1035, Rector Heat Exchanger Cleaning: Implement a process for heat exchanger<br />

cleaning.<br />

3.3 Widely-Applicable ECMs<br />

During our time on campus, we found that the College operations staff already keeps very<br />

tight control over many of the energy-consuming systems and aggressively pursues<br />

opportunities to reduce energy consumption. We hope that our observations and<br />

recommendations can take their efforts to the next level of effectiveness.<br />

THE STONE HOUSE GROUP engineers made several visits to inspect the facilities in question.<br />

Most of the energy saving recommendations we have developed are specific to certain<br />

systems in certain buildings, and these are discussed in subsequent sections of this report.<br />

However, we also identified several measures that were common to multiple locations, and<br />

are probably applicable to other buildings on campus that were not audited. Many of these<br />

are listed in the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Opportunities sections below.<br />

As a note of explanation, THE STONE HOUSE GROUP identifies six categories of ECMs<br />

(following six subsystems of energy management) based on our approach to providing a<br />

comprehensive energy focus for our clients. These are:<br />

• Data – The collection and management of energy use information.<br />

• Procurement – The obtaining of energy from an outside supplier or utility company.<br />

• Generation – The production of energy on site (renewable or not).<br />

• Distribution – The distribution of energy through campus or within a building.<br />

• End Use – The interaction between energy and the people using it.<br />

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• Community Involvement – The cultivation in managers, operators, and users, of an<br />

attitude that energy is not a limitless gift but a precious resource which must be<br />

conserved and managed wisely.<br />

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4 Waidner-Spahr Library<br />

4.1 <strong>Summary</strong> of Systems<br />

Spahr Library was built in 1967 and uses much of its original system equipment to this day;<br />

some of it is no longer used but remains in place. Renovations including the addition of<br />

Waidner in 1997 brought new equipment to that side of the building.<br />

Heating / Cooling: Three Air handling units (AHUs) in Spahr<br />

provide constant volume airflow and heating/cooling with a two<br />

pipe system that switches between modes, alternately using hot<br />

water or chilled water depending on the season. Two Waidner<br />

AHUs, located in the penthouse mechanical room, are<br />

equipped with variable frequency drives (VFDs) to allow<br />

variable airflow and a four pipe system capable of simultaneous<br />

heating and cooling. A series of hot water zone pumps located<br />

in the penthouse provide heating to various zones and systems<br />

as required. The collections area in the lower level is served by<br />

dedicated systems to maintain precise temperature and<br />

humidity limits.<br />

Chilled water is piped to the libraries directly from the College central plant. Steam from the<br />

central plant is run through a heat exchanger in HUB which provides hot water to Spahr and<br />

Waidner.<br />

Spahr distributes air through a pressurized ceiling plenum with slots in the ceiling panels<br />

that provide conditioned air to the space.<br />

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Lighting: Large six-lamp fixtures covered with lenses<br />

provide over 90% of the lighting for Spahr. These appear<br />

to be original to the building. Selected stacks have<br />

supplementary lighting suspended in order to illuminate<br />

the aisles. Local lighting control is limited – switches<br />

operate large numbers of lights.<br />

Domestic Hot Water: A mix of electric and gas hot water<br />

heaters serve different areas of the library. Temperatures<br />

are kept to a minimum, and some units were off at the time of inspection.<br />

Perimeter Radiation: Spahr Library uses electric perimeter baseboard radiation, though<br />

operation is limited to reduce energy costs. The Waidner Library has hot water perimeter<br />

radiation installed around the perimeter of the building.<br />

Terminal Units: Waidner is equipped with variable air volume boxes with hot water reheat<br />

and pneumatic controls. Spahr has a number of electric reheat coils installed above the<br />

plenum ceiling but these systems are not active and are rarely if ever used for heating the<br />

building.<br />

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4.2 Waidner/Spahr Library <strong>Energy</strong> Capital Investment Plan (ECIP)<br />

The Waidner/Spahr Library ECMs include these items:<br />

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1002 1008 1009 1010 1011<br />

1012 1013 1014 1015 1016<br />

1020 1021 1022 1026 1050<br />

1136<br />

Please see Appendix A for details. The overall numbers for the Library total as follows:<br />

Gas<br />

Savings<br />

872<br />

MMBtu<br />

Electric<br />

Savings<br />

1,862<br />

MMBtu<br />

CO2e<br />

Reduction<br />

378<br />

MT<br />

Implement Annual Payback ROI<br />

Cost Savings<br />

$397,430 $62,610 6.3<br />

years<br />

16%<br />

4.3 O&M Problems / Opportunities<br />

• One of the glycol pumps appears susceptible to cavitation (suction pressure<br />

indicates zero psig upstream of several fittings; glycol feedwater is valved shut).<br />

This opportunity also exists at the zone pumps due to circuit setter placement.<br />

• Damper actuators (e.g. associated with EF-3 at penetration to mechanical room; to<br />

exterior in Spahr penthouse) do not function.<br />

• Some points (i.e. enthalpy for economizer control, a Waidner AHU mixed air<br />

temperature (MAT), exterior CO2 level) per design are not displayed at the drawings.<br />

• There does not appear to be any fresh air to the collections area.<br />

• Increase the frequency of filter replacement at the Waidner AHUs.<br />

• Provide an outlet timer (with battery backup) to reduce unit cycling and unoccupied<br />

use of the domestic hot water heater (DHWH). (Waidner electric DHWHs located at<br />

Collections and near penthouse; penthouse unit off at disconnect).<br />

• The building management system (BMS – used interchangeably with building<br />

automation system BAS) for Spahr AHU-3 indicated the outdoor air (OA) damper<br />

position at 100% OA while the discharge air temperature (DAT) was over 20° F<br />

above the outdoor air temperature (OAT) (inspection during winter month). Please<br />

review for proper operation.<br />

• The libraries are candidates to have a separate outdoor air temperature lockout on<br />

their HVAC systems. Even if the central plant has temperature setpoints and does<br />

not usually run 24 hours a day, putting a separate lockout on each building will<br />

reduce pump power expenditure and radiation losses.<br />

• We recommend installing submeters to record and track all energy use in the<br />

libraries. This information can be used to identify future performance improvement<br />

possibilities as well as confirm the impact of implemented changes.<br />

• Allowing static pressure reset on Waidner AHU-1 and AHU-2 will ease unnecessary<br />

stress on downstream components and reduce the amount of power consumed by<br />

the fans.<br />

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• Upgrading the T8 fluorescent lighting to spectrally-enhanced lamps will allow lighting<br />

power levels to be reduced without affecting lighting levels or interfering with patrons.<br />

The current lamps seem to have a correlated color temperature (CCT) of about<br />

3000; a change to 5000 should be investigated.<br />

• We recommend eliminating constant volume airflow and replacing those units with<br />

variable flow (VAV) equipment.<br />

• There may be some room for unoccupied setback in the Collections area.<br />

• Methods of reducing solar heat gain through windows should be evaluated – this will<br />

reduce the cooling load during sunny months. Low emissivity films or coatings may<br />

not be a good choice considering the construction of the windows, but interior<br />

shades or blinds would be effective and could be chosen to complement library<br />

décor.<br />

• A program of equipment sensor calibration should be developed to ensure that<br />

readings at the front end of the building management system are accurate.<br />

• A program of cleaning and inspection of strainers in the heating systems should also<br />

be implemented.<br />

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5 Rector Science Center – James Hall<br />

5.1 <strong>Summary</strong> of Systems<br />

Air: James Hall is served by five (5) large air handling units located<br />

in the North and South mechanical penthouses. Variable air<br />

volume (VAV) boxes and exhaust air dampers throughout the<br />

building provide local temperature control as well as laboratory<br />

ventilation and pressurization requirements.<br />

Heating: The central steam plant provides low pressure steam to<br />

the building for heat during the winter months and heating hot water<br />

via two parallel heat exchangers located in the basement<br />

mechanical room. The majority of the classrooms, labs and offices<br />

are heated with VAV boxes with<br />

hot water reheats, hot water<br />

radiant panels or fan coil units. Summer reheat for the lab<br />

spaces was provided by the hot water boilers in “old”<br />

James Hall but due to flow issues was not effective. The<br />

Rector Addition project, currently under construction, is<br />

installing two hot water condensing boilers to provide<br />

reheat capability during the summer months.<br />

Cooling: Chilled water is provided from the central chiller plant to the building during the<br />

summer months and a chiller on the rooftop of the Tome science building is available for<br />

winter/shoulder season operation if needed.<br />

Lighting: Lighting throughout meets current efficiency standards, predominantly using<br />

compact and linear fluorescent fixtures. Daylight controls are available in the labs, and may<br />

be utilized to a greater extent.<br />

Domestic Hot Water: A gas-fired water heater located in the mechanical penthouse<br />

maintains the domestic hot water loop at temperature.<br />

5.2 Rector ECIP<br />

The Rector Science Center ECIP includes the following ECMs:<br />

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1034 1036 1042 1044 1045<br />

1048 1052 1054 1055 1056<br />

1058 1059 1117 1118 1133<br />

Please see Appendix B for details. The overall numbers for Rector total as follows. Rector<br />

consumes the most energy out of the buildings covered in the audit, so the savings to be<br />

realized here are the greatest:<br />

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Gas<br />

Savings<br />

6,004<br />

MMBtu<br />

Electric<br />

Savings<br />

4,548<br />

MMBtu<br />

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CO2e<br />

Reduction<br />

1,129<br />

MT<br />

Implement Annual Payback ROI<br />

Cost Savings<br />

$392,600 $194,703 2.0<br />

years<br />

50%<br />

5.3 O&M Problems / Opportunities<br />

• Shavings were observed under the HWP-2 coupling (also HWP-1 to a lesser extent).<br />

• The exhaust section of AHU-V-1 does not consistently drain properly (potential<br />

piping pitch/trap review). Water has also been observed dripping onto the floor at the<br />

supply side at times.<br />

• Variable frequency drive (VFD) fans of disconnected units remain on (North Bar<br />

AHU-1, 2 alternate). Include VFD filters during filter review.<br />

• The steam flow shown at the hot water graphic indicated negative while it was<br />

serving the heat exchangers.<br />

• SB-AHU-1 did not maintain the discharge air temperature (DAT) setpoint (or requires<br />

sensor calibration). The heating valve maintained a leaving coil temp of 60° F,<br />

although this translated to a supply air temperature of 52°, well below setpoint. Note<br />

that checks at a few VAVs (with valves closed) indicate that the supply air (SA) may<br />

be greater than 52°.<br />

• At SB-AHU-2, heating leaving temp is 60.11°, DAT is 52.21° (similar to SB-AHU-1<br />

issue).<br />

• DHWH barometric damper not balanced.<br />

• The north bar is unable to maintain the programmed supply or exhaust static with<br />

one unit in operation. Hoods at both building wings enter alarm during high demand,<br />

indicating that static pressure setpoints should also be reviewed.<br />

• Per a check of NB-AHU-1, openings were observed (for conduit) across the fan<br />

section, allowing continuous bypass around the fan. Ensure that all internal openings<br />

are effectively sealed.<br />

• Per the BMS, the preheat temperature at NB-AHU-1 was 129.66° F while the unit<br />

was not in operation. Per a visual inspection, the sensor/coil was cold.<br />

• Per the BMS, NB-AHU-1 indicated a flow of 2,336 cfm (cubic feet per minute) while<br />

the unit was not in operation. We recommend that leakage is examined and airflow<br />

measuring stations are calibrated.<br />

• Lab 2125 indicates a GEX flow of 952 cfm with the damper fully closed.<br />

• There may be an opportunity to reduce the unit heater setpoints at the penthouse,<br />

notably under the petal roof areas.<br />

• The BMS indicates that point RSC.2008.3:DAY.NGT has failed (second floor south).<br />

• The energy wheel controller at SB-AHU-1 is in alarm. The reset knob is broken.<br />

• Exterior insulation is incomplete at a portion of the wall under the North Bar petal<br />

roof, and there appears to be a small opening to the exterior.<br />

• Room 1118 indicates a failed point, and displays a DAT substantially higher than the<br />

AHU discharge with the hot water valve commanded fully closed.<br />

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• RSC.STAIR1.6 indicates a failed sensor. Per visual inspection, the display is not<br />

shown at one of the two sensors at the lower level lobby area.<br />

• Room 1109 indicates a discharge air temperature of 93° F while the hot water valve<br />

command remains fully closed. The space was found to be well above setpoint.<br />

• Room 1107 indicates a failed point at the BMS.<br />

• Fume hood monitor (RSC.118.FHM) indicates face velocity but not airflow (cfm) or<br />

sash position (both are required to calculate face velocity). There is some question<br />

whether this hood is drawing excessive air, potentially if the sash width is not input<br />

correctly.<br />

• The vivarium maintains a low space humidity with the humidifier commanded 100%<br />

open. It is possible that cycling of the steam plant reduces humidity further at night.<br />

Building design appears to require continuous steam for building reheats (after Hx)<br />

and AHU steam.<br />

• Exhaust fan EF06 was observed commanded on with no current draw or status.<br />

• One of the exhaust VAVs in room 2117 indicates an exhaust airflow of zero although<br />

the setpoint is 900 cfm. Another exhaust VAV serving this space exhausts only 132<br />

cfm (setpoint remains 900 cfm). Associated snorkels appear to be taped shut.<br />

• The supply air VAV in 1206 provides 48 cfm (less than setpoint) with the damper<br />

commanded fully open. This also applies to the exhaust air VAV in 1202<br />

• The supply air VAV in 1202 maintains a high discharge air temperature (81° F) with<br />

the valve commanded shut. This also applies to a supply VAV in 1121 and 2112.<br />

• Increase the frequency of AHU filter replacement for outside air applications. At the<br />

time of the site visit, filter loading (i.e. dirt and debris) was excessive due to outside<br />

air pulled from the adjacent construction site.<br />

• Insulate the hot water air separator.<br />

• Close the shot feeder valves when not in use. This will decrease hot water bypass<br />

and reduce heat loss through uninsulated piping.<br />

• The graphics indicated the hot water perimeter loop with a temperature drop of 0.1°<br />

F while the pump maintained 66% with the bypass closed. Investigate sensors and<br />

review opportunities for a differential pressure reset.<br />

• Install programmable thermostats (alternate DDC control) for the stair fan coil units<br />

(FCUs). Reduce temperature setpoints as applicable based on curtailment program.<br />

• A program of equipment sensor calibration should be developed to ensure that<br />

readings at the front end of the building management system are accurate.<br />

• A program of cleaning and inspection of strainers in the heating systems should also<br />

be implemented.<br />

• We noted that it seems that only one of the heat exchangers is connected to steam.<br />

Enabling steam flow to both heat exchangers will increase the heat transfer area and<br />

allow pumps to be run at a lower speed.<br />

• We recommend installing submeters to record and track all energy use in the<br />

science center. This information can be used to identify future performance<br />

improvement possibilities as well as confirm the impact of implemented changes.<br />

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6 Adams Hall<br />

6.1 <strong>Summary</strong> of Systems<br />

Air: Dorm rooms are provided with operable windows to allow natural ventilation to the<br />

spaces. Building exhaust fans are restricted to toilets and temperature control of unoccupied<br />

spaces.<br />

Heating: Adams Hall is not connected to the central plant – two<br />

dedicated boilers provide hot water for the radiant heaters in the<br />

building, and maintain<br />

redundant capacity. The<br />

boilers are provided with<br />

dual-fuel capability to take<br />

advantage of low,<br />

interruptible gas rates. Zone pumps located in the<br />

basement currently operate based on outdoor air<br />

conditions. However, BAS control is being provided to<br />

allow scheduled setback as well as improved system<br />

monitoring.<br />

Cooling: Student rooms are equipped with local air conditioners during the warmer months.<br />

Air conditioners are owned and maintained by the College.<br />

Lighting: Lighting throughout has not been upgraded with advances in lighting technology,<br />

and with most lighting power consumed by T12 fixtures. Occupancy sensors are not utilized<br />

at dorm rooms or circulation areas, and present some opportunity for savings in addition to<br />

fixture modernization.<br />

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Domestic Hot Water: Two gas-fired water heaters<br />

located in the basement mechanical room distribute hot<br />

water throughout the building. Capacity is available to<br />

maintain peak hot water flows to restroom fixtures,<br />

which present some opportunity for flow reduction. A<br />

hot water recirculation pump maintains the loop<br />

temperature during periods of low use. Adjustment is<br />

available through an existing aquastat to allow energy<br />

savings through controlled setback.<br />

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6.2 Adams ECIP<br />

We recommend considering these ECMs for Adams Hall:<br />

1060 1064 1065 1068 1069<br />

1071 1073 1074 1075 1114<br />

1121<br />

Please see Appendix C for details. The overall numbers for Adams total as follows:<br />

Gas<br />

Savings<br />

446<br />

MMBtu<br />

Electric<br />

Savings<br />

226<br />

MMBtu<br />

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CO2e<br />

Reduction<br />

64<br />

MT<br />

Implement Annual Payback ROI<br />

Cost Savings<br />

$109,066 $11,178 9.8<br />

years<br />

10%<br />

6.3 O&M Problems / Opportunities<br />

• Review boiler combustion efficiency reports. Operate boiler with increased efficiency<br />

rather than regular switchover. Adjust airflow to the mechanical room as needed to<br />

optimize boiler efficiency.<br />

• Implement program for recording efficiencies and age of building appliances (student<br />

refrigerators, microwaves and air conditioners) to optimize with replacement<br />

schedule and payback opportunities.<br />

• Install a thermal mixing valve to reduce water distribution temperature (serves<br />

lavatories and washing machines). There may be an opportunity to reduce tank<br />

temperature. Note that some standards recommend tank temperatures higher than<br />

distributions temperatures to prevent Legionella.<br />

• Install thermostatic valves in the dorm rooms to cut down on excessive runtime of<br />

heating. A review of piping configuration is required to ensure this is viable.<br />

• Clean radiators (conditions vary) and exhaust ductwork.<br />

• Cap openings to the exterior at the 4th floor fan room.<br />

• Dual-flush valves can be retrofitted onto existing water closets to provide a low-flow<br />

option.<br />

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7 Holland Union Building (HUB)<br />

7.1 <strong>Summary</strong> of Systems<br />

Air: With a large variety of room types and usage schedules, air handling in HUB is a mixand-match<br />

affair with 21 different units serving various areas throughout the building. The<br />

basement public areas are served primarily by AHU-1, which conditions air before dumping<br />

it into the plenum (the space between ceiling panels<br />

and floor above). Similar to Spahr Library, diffusers in<br />

the ceiling allow the air to enter spaces.<br />

Heating: Steam is provided by the central plant to a hot<br />

water heat exchanger which serves HUB. A separate<br />

boiler in the basement produces steam for dining<br />

services use during the summer when the central plant<br />

is shut down.<br />

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Cooling: Chilled water is provided via the central chiller plant<br />

on campus during the summer months. There are a<br />

number of smaller AHUs with minimum outdoor air rates<br />

that require cooling during the shoulder season and winter<br />

months. A chiller in the penthouse (picture to left) above the<br />

dining area provides chilled water for use in these select air<br />

handling units.<br />

Lighting: HUB lighting has been replaced using a phased approach. Lighting is<br />

predominantly linear fluorescent, with T12 fixtures remaining in portions of the lower level.<br />

Lighting control is primarily under manual control, and given the extended building schedule,<br />

lighting in some areas operates continuously.<br />

Refrigeration: Dedicated air-cooled condensers provide<br />

refrigeration for the walk-in coolers and freezers. The units are<br />

being relocated to the roof during replacement periods to allow<br />

reprogramming of the interior space. The majority of units remain<br />

in use throughout the year.<br />

Domestic Hot Water: A domestic hot water storage tank in the lower level mechanical room<br />

serves the building, with temperature maintained through the use of hot water circulation<br />

through the building loop. The tank is heated with steam from the central plant during the<br />

winter months and a local steam boiler during the summer months.<br />

Building Automation System: There is a Siemens Building Automation System (Apogee) for<br />

the building. The system was installed a few years ago but provides basic / rudimentary<br />

control of the AHUs for heating, cooling, damper control and fan start/stop, etc. There are a<br />

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number of smaller independent systems that have not been connected to the BAS and<br />

would be candidates to control automatically in the future as the College expands the use of<br />

the system in the building.<br />

7.2 HUB ECIP<br />

We recommend the following ECMs for implementation at the HUB:<br />

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1081 1083 1084 1085 1086<br />

1089 1092 1094 1097 1099<br />

1100 1102 1103 1104 1107<br />

1110 1112 1113 1115 1116<br />

1120 1122 1125 1126 1127<br />

1128 1129 1130 1131 1135<br />

Please see Appendix D for details. The overall numbers for HUB total as follows:<br />

Gas<br />

Savings<br />

2,529<br />

MMBtu<br />

Electric<br />

Savings<br />

944<br />

MMBtu<br />

CO2e<br />

Reduction<br />

340<br />

MT<br />

Implement Annual Payback ROI<br />

Cost Savings<br />

$233,493 $50,291 4.6<br />

years<br />

22%<br />

7.3 O&M Problems / Opportunities<br />

• Close gate valves serving the heat exchangers during the summer months.<br />

• A motorized damper at the data room appears to remain open to separate zones.<br />

• A condensate tank is leaking.<br />

• Cap the draw-through humidifier at AHU-16 (abandoned)<br />

• The chiller evaporator bypass was found open.<br />

• Substantial air is leaking from the AH-3 supply air flex connections.<br />

• No setback is available at the vestibule heater at Union Station, and the conditioned<br />

space is open to the plenum (no intended airflow is evident). Review opportunities to<br />

close the plenum opening, and consider setback control.<br />

• All dining area T8 fixtures remain on while doors are locked and the space receives<br />

limited or no use. Reduce space lighting when the dining hall is not in service.<br />

• Provide added control for the remaining AHUs in the BAS to provide monitoring and<br />

setpoint optimization. Outside air damper control may also be beneficial depending<br />

on intended operation.<br />

• Combined heat and power generation (CHP / cogeneration) should be considered.<br />

A previous CHP project in HUB was unsuccessful, but improvements in technology<br />

may have re-opened the door to this possibility.<br />

• Demand control ventilation, using CO2 sensors to determine how much outdoor air is<br />

supplied to the building spaces, should be considered. This type of control can<br />

significantly reduce heating and cooling load when lightly occupied.<br />

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• Office areas in the basement should be isolated to ensure that heating and cooling<br />

loads are not affected by these spaces when they are unoccupied.<br />

• Relief ducts for AHU-7 and AHU-8 should have dampers installed. Currently outside<br />

air is free to come in and conditioned air is free to leave.<br />

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Appendix A – Detailed ECM Descriptions (Library)<br />

Appendix B – Detailed ECM Descriptions (Rector)<br />

Appendix C – Detailed ECM Descriptions (Adams)<br />

Appendix D – Detailed ECM Descriptions (HUB)<br />

Appendix E – Full ECIP Including Rejected ECMs<br />

Appendix F – PPL E-power Incentives<br />

See also https://www.pplelectric.com/save-energy-and-money/rebate-and-incentiveprograms/customer-rebates-applications.aspx<br />

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Appendix A – Detailed ECM Descriptions (Library)


ECM-1002: Control of exhaust fans<br />

Description: Currently the building exhaust fans are controlled inefficiently. Instead of having<br />

them run constantly, we recommend that you control their operation with time clocks (or BAS)<br />

so that they run only while buildings are open, or with occupancy sensors which would turn<br />

them on only when the space is in use.<br />

During our inspections and interviews, it appeared that some exhaust fans run constantly, some<br />

perhaps not at all. We could not determine what areas some fans served. Although DC clearly<br />

make great efforts to avoid wasting heating and cooling energy – if some exhaust fans are being<br />

controlled improperly, treated air is being wasted. Recapturing those savings is simple if time or<br />

occupancy control is instituted.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Spahr, Waidner exhaust fans.<br />

O&M Impact: Oversight of control setting / programming will be required.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Control equipment has an average life cycle of fifteen (15) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: None.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Provide trend logs on BAS to monitor performance of fan<br />

systems. If time clocks are used then manually testing will be required.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1002<br />

Exhaust Fan Control<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

5,489 81,725 7.68 1,254<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$1,254 $5000 4.0 years 25%


ECM-1008: Replace electric heat with HW heat<br />

Description: Local electric heaters are a relatively inefficient<br />

way to provide heat. Replacing these units with hot water<br />

radiators (baseboard radiator units or radiant panels) or fanpowered<br />

variable air volume (VAV) boxes will have positive<br />

effects on user comfort as well as energy consumption.<br />

The Spahr staff area is the area in question. Even though<br />

the heaters are only on when personnel require it; you<br />

would save energy by switching to a different technology for the times when the system is<br />

actually running. The hot water radiator option will allow an energy saving strategy further<br />

detailed in ECM-1021.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Spahr staff area.<br />

O&M Impact: None.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: VAVs have an average life expectancy of twenty (20) years. Hot water<br />

radiators have a slightly longer lifespan, averaging twenty-five (25) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: None.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Periodic testing of HVAC system for proper operation.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1008<br />

Replace Electric Heat<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

21,336 (91,000) 8.13 1,445<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$1,445 $17,500 12.1 years 8%


ECM-1009: Convert pumps to variable flow<br />

Description: Currently the pumps send a constant volume of water through the system; whether<br />

demand is high or low this amount is always the same. Controlling pumps with a variable<br />

frequency drive (VFD) will slow the speed at which the motor must run when demand is light,<br />

resulting in a drop in electricity consumption.<br />

In support of this measure, the piping for the AHU unit coils served should be converted to twoway<br />

control with electronic actuation.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Spahr pumps P-4, P-14, P-15.<br />

O&M Impact: A Preventative Maintenance schedule should be added for periodic calibration of<br />

sensors and inspecting / testing of the VFD.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: With proper maintenance and periodic inspection, the VFD should have<br />

a life expectancy of fifteen (15) years. Pump life cycle should also be increased because the<br />

VFD will prevent tangential forces on the pump shaft that decrease bearing and seal life.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Training on VFD operation and maintenance.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Pre- and post-installation measurement of power should be<br />

performed to verify savings impact.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: PPL’s E-power Program offers an incentive of $30 per HP for<br />

qualifying projects.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1009<br />

Pump VFD<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

28,577 17.37 2,958<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$2,958 $12,500 4.2 years 24%


ECM-1010: Convert chilled water pumps to variable flow<br />

Description: Currently the chilled water (CHW) pumps serving Waidner Library<br />

AHUs pump a constant volume of water through the CHW system regardless<br />

of the demand experienced at the equipment. Controlling these pumps with a<br />

variable frequency drive (VFD) will allow the system to adjust the amount of<br />

water flowing to meet – but not exceed – the requirements at any given time.<br />

This will result in less wear and tear on the pumps and reduced electricity<br />

consumption.<br />

The chilled water pumps for both Spahr and Waidner would all benefit from this<br />

upgrade.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Waidner CHW pumps - P-16, P-17.<br />

O&M Impact: A Preventative Maintenance schedule should be added for periodic calibration of<br />

sensors and inspecting / testing of the VFD.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: With proper maintenance and periodic inspection, the inverter should<br />

have a life expectancy of fifteen (15) years. Pump life cycle should also be increased because<br />

the VFD will prevent tangential forces on the pump shaft that decrease bearing and seal life.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Training on VFD operation and maintenance.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Pre- and post-installation measurement of power should be<br />

performed to verify savings impact.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: PPL’s E-power Program offers an incentive of $30 per HP for<br />

qualifying projects.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1010<br />

CHW Pump VFD<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

29,483 17.92 3,052<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$3,052 $9,000 2.9 years 34%


ECM-1011: Convert heating hot water pumps to variable flow<br />

Description: Currently the heating hot water (HW) pumps serving Waidner pump a constant<br />

volume of water to equipment regardless of the demand. Controlling these pumps with a<br />

variable frequency drive (VFD) will allow them to reduce their run speed when not heavily<br />

loaded. This will result in less use of electricity.<br />

We noted that many of the distribution pumps (both HW and CHW) are installed with balancing<br />

valves that are set to block significant amounts of flow. Installing VFDs on the motors to control<br />

the amount of flow, while opening the balance valves all the way to maximize benefit of the VFD<br />

will eliminate the wastefulness of pumping at full power while throttling back the flow in the<br />

current manner.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Waidner HW pumps - P-11, P-12.<br />

O&M Impact: A Preventative Maintenance schedule should be added for periodic calibration of<br />

sensors and inspecting / testing of the VFD.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: With proper maintenance and periodic inspection, the VFD should have<br />

a life expectancy of fifteen (15) years. Pump life cycle should also be increased because the<br />

VFD will prevent tangential forces on the pump shaft that decrease bearing and seal life.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Training on VFD operation and maintenance.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Pre- and post-installation measurement of power should be<br />

performed to verify savings impact.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: PPL’s E-power Program offers an incentive of $30 per HP for<br />

qualifying projects.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1011<br />

HW Pump VFD<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

10,716 6.51 1,109<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$1,109 $8,500 7.7 years 13%


ECM-1012: Daylighting control for lighting<br />

Description: Why use electricity to produce light when<br />

there’s plenty of it right outside being provided by the<br />

sun? By installing controls sensitive to the amount of<br />

daylight coming into the area, you can reduce<br />

reliance on bulbs and fixtures and cut energy use.<br />

This control senses the amount of sunlight present<br />

and ramps down the power output of the electric<br />

lights to the minimum level that will maintain the<br />

desired light levels in the area, or can switch them off<br />

entirely.<br />

There are many windows around the perimeter of the libraries; during our inspection on a bright,<br />

sunny day there was more than sufficient light coming from the sun alone – yet the fixtures were<br />

all on. We understand that there is little or no localized lighting control, especially in Spahr: a<br />

small number of switches each turn on vast number of fixtures over broad areas. The inability<br />

to turn off lights in the vicinity of windows gives this ECM even more potential to provide<br />

savings.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Spahr, Waidner – light fixtures near perimeter windows.<br />

O&M Impact: Reducing the running hours of lighting or their power output will extend bulb life,<br />

making replacements less frequent.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: This type of control equipment has an average life cycle of fifteen (15)<br />

years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Operation and maintenance of sensors.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: None.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: Rebates are available through PPL E-power Program.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1012<br />

Daylighting Control<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

5,127 (6,719) 2.76 474<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$474 $6,000 12.7 years 8%


ECM-1013: Upgrade lighting fixtures<br />

Description: There is still some outdated lighting remaining<br />

in the building. We recommend the replacement of these<br />

with newer, more efficient models which use substantially<br />

less energy. The main culprit in these cases is usually the<br />

T-12 type fluorescent lamp. This was the industry standard<br />

in the recent past, but has been superseded by better<br />

technology today – particularly T-8 and T-5 fluorescents.<br />

These offer improved efficiency without the increase in price to cutting-edge lighting such as<br />

LEDs.<br />

Thanks to recent renovations, this is by no means a widespread issue in the libraries. However,<br />

a few straggler T-12 fluorescent bulbs were found. These should be replaced with T-8 or better.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Spahr, near elevator on bottom floor.<br />

O&M Impact: Reduced re-lamping.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Lighting fixtures have an average life cycle of twenty (20) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Lighting efficacy and spectrally enhanced lighting opportunities.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Test with light sensor the footcandle reading before retrofit and<br />

after to ensure adequate light. Measure reduction in amp draw to fixtures as well.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: PPL E-power Program incentives at $6 per lamp are available.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1013<br />

Lighting Upgrade<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

329 0.2 34<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$34 $150 4.4 years 23%


ECM-1014: Use extended surface area filters in air handling units<br />

(AHUs)<br />

Description: When air handling units bring in outside air, they bring<br />

with it all manner of dirt, debris, and other unwanted matter. All AHUs<br />

have filters, but some filters are more effective than others. We<br />

recommend installing a filter with an extended surface area which will<br />

allow it to trap more foreign matter. Instead of being flat, ridges and<br />

valleys effectively broaden the surface in contact with the airstream.<br />

This additional area also adds significantly to the useful life of the filter, making replacement<br />

less frequent.<br />

By increasing the area of the filters, an AHU fan won’t have to work as hard to push (or pull) air<br />

into the system; so it consumes less energy. Although they have a higher initial cost, extended<br />

surface air filters require a smaller pressure drop to pass air through them and consequently<br />

decrease the power needed by the fan motor.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Waidner AHU-1, AHU-2.<br />

O&M Impact: Longer life of the new filters should mean that they need to be inspected less<br />

often. Inspections notwithstanding, they will also need to be changed less often.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Filter life depends primarily on the amount of material in the local air and<br />

the numbers of hours the equipment is run.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: None.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Static pressure measurements can confirm the expected<br />

reduction in drop across the filter.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

ECM-1014<br />

Extended Surface Area Filters<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

18,785 11.42 744<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$744 $2,000 2.7 years 37%


ECM-1015: Occupancy / vacancy sensors for stack lighting<br />

Description: An ordinary light switch puts all responsibility for<br />

energy use on the users in a room, and takes away the power of<br />

your O&M staff to regulate electricity consumption there. Turning<br />

the lights on when you come in and turning them off again when<br />

going out is the best way to ensure that not a single watt too many<br />

is used; but it’s far too easy to forget to flip the switch when you<br />

leave. Installing sensors to turn on the lights on when people are in<br />

a space (occupancy sensor) or to turn off the lights after no one is<br />

left (vacancy sensor) is the best way to bridge the gap between<br />

total user control (or lack thereof) and micromanagement by staff.<br />

Some of the book stack areas have lighting units suspended above aisles of books; these<br />

appear to remain on constantly, even if no one enters a given aisle during the course of an<br />

entire day. Putting sensors in these locations to turn on the lights only when in use will reduce<br />

electricity consumption.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Spahr and Waidner: stack areas.<br />

O&M Impact: Reducing the running hours of lighting or their power output will extend bulb life,<br />

making replacements less frequent.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Sensor life is estimated to be ten (10) years, but should lead to<br />

increased lamp life of the fixtures.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Sensor inspection and testing training.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Post-installation testing of sensor efficiency.<br />

Rebates/Incentives Available: PPL E-power Program incentive of $45 per sensor (not to exceed<br />

cost) is available.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

ECM-1015<br />

Stack Lighting Occupancy Sensors<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

6,147 (5,666) 3.43 589<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$589 $2,850 4.8 years 21%


ECM-1016: Occupancy / Vacancy sensors for study rooms<br />

Description: An ordinary light switch puts all responsibility for energy use on the users in a room,<br />

and takes away the power of your O&M staff to regulate electricity consumption there. Turning<br />

the lights on when you come in and turning them off again when going out is the best way to<br />

ensure that not a single watt too many is used; but it’s far too easy to forget to flip the switch<br />

when you leave. Installing sensors to turn on the lights on when people are in a space<br />

(occupancy sensor) or to turn off the lights after no one is left (vacancy sensor) is the best way<br />

to bridge the gap between total user control (or lack thereof) and micromanagement by staff.<br />

We noted that the study rooms in the libraries sometimes had lights on even though no one was<br />

using them. Putting sensors in these rooms to turn off the lights when not in use (or turn them<br />

on only when in use), will cut electricity consumption.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Waidner: study rooms.<br />

O&M Impact: Reducing the running hours of lighting or their power output will extend bulb life,<br />

making replacements less frequent.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Sensor life is estimated to be ten (10) years, but should lead to<br />

increased lamp life of the fixtures.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Sensor inspection and testing training.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Post-installation testing of sensor efficiency.<br />

Rebates/Incentives Available: PPL E-power Program incentive of $45 per sensor (not to exceed<br />

cost) is available.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

ECM-1016<br />

Study Room Occupancy Sensors<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

146 (164) 0.08 14<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$14 $400 29.2 years 3%


ECM-1020: Convert AC unit from vane regulation to<br />

VFD control<br />

Description: Currently the air conditioning unit controls the<br />

amount of supply air via an inlet guide vane. This opens<br />

and closes its dampers to allow more or less air in,<br />

depending on the current airflow requirements. However,<br />

installing a variable frequency drive (VFD) on the fan motor<br />

to take over this regulatory function will allow greater<br />

control and improved energy savings.<br />

The unit in question is the newest air conditioner in the Spahr penthouse, AC-4, which has a 15<br />

horsepower (hp) motor.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: AC-4<br />

O&M Impact: A Preventative Maintenance schedule should be added for periodic calibration of<br />

sensors and inspecting / testing of the VFD.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: With proper maintenance and periodic inspection, the VFD should have<br />

a life expectancy of fifteen (15) years. Fan life cycle should also be increased because the VFD<br />

will prevent tangential forces on the fan shaft that decrease bearing and seal life.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Training on VFD operation and maintenance.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Pre- and post-installation measurement of power should be<br />

performed to verify savings impact.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: PPL’s E-power Program offers an incentive of $30 per HP for<br />

qualifying projects.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1020<br />

AC-4 to VFD Control<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

28,215 17.15 2,920<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$2,920 $6,500 2.2 years 45%


ECM-1021: Spahr heating strategy<br />

Description: After converting Spahr perimeter electric<br />

heat to hydronic (baseboard radiators or radiant panel<br />

heat – see ECM-1008), we recommend that the<br />

College install variable frequency drives (VFDs) on<br />

Spahr units AHU-1 and AHU-2. This will allow<br />

reduced airflow in the heating mode with proportional<br />

(PID) control relative to zone temperature. PID control<br />

is a method which uses feedback from a space to<br />

stable system behavior in close alignment with the desired setpoints.<br />

Alternatively, implement fan cycling for Spahr units AHU-1 and AHU-2 such that the fans remain<br />

off (and valves closed) when space temperature and CO2 levels are acceptable. Ensure that<br />

perimeter heat (now that it will be hot water) is the primary stage of heating. Savings can be<br />

realized through reduced fan and hot water energy consumption in the heating months. Comfort<br />

control can be improved through extended operation of perimeter heat.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Spahr AHU-1, AHU-2.<br />

O&M Impact: A Preventative Maintenance schedule should be added for periodic calibration of<br />

CO2 sensors and inspecting / testing of the VFD.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: With proper maintenance and periodic inspection, the VFD should have<br />

a life expectancy of fifteen (15) years. Fan life cycle should also be increased because the VFD<br />

will prevent tangential forces on the fan shaft that decrease bearing and seal life.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Training on VFD operation and maintenance.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Pre- and post-installation measurement of power should be<br />

performed to verify savings impact.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: PPL’s E-power Program offers an incentive of $30 per HP for<br />

qualifying projects.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1021<br />

Hydronic Heat Strategy<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

100,015 (426,563) 38.13 6,772<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$6,772 $74,660 11.0 years 9%


ECM-1022: Bypass Spahr ceiling lighting<br />

Description: Due to the nature of the ceiling construction in<br />

Spahr library, lighting changes are probably very difficult.<br />

However, the fixtures in the ceiling are not ideal because<br />

they are relatively inefficient and they are not controlled on<br />

a local level – they all switch on regardless of what areas<br />

need to be on at any given time. We have identified an<br />

option for improvement over the current system.<br />

This strategy dovetails with ECM-1015, which discussed fitting the existing between-stack<br />

lighting with sensors to turn them on and off based on user presence. Taking that one step<br />

further, since it would be too expensive to take out the fixtures themselves, we suggest taking<br />

the lamps (bulbs) out of the existing fixtures and installing high-efficiency between-stack lighting<br />

with occupancy sensors to serve the entire stack area.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Spahr library.<br />

O&M Impact: None.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Lighting has an average life cycle of twenty (20) years. Wiring can be<br />

expected to last at least thirty-five (35) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: None.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Test with light sensor the footcandle reading before retrofit and<br />

after to ensure adequate light. Measure reduction in amp draw to fixtures as well.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: PPL E-power Program incentives at $6 per lamp are available.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

ECM-1022<br />

Bypass Spahr Ceiling Lighting<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

112,863 68.59 11,682<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$11,682 $211,995 18.1 years 6%


ECM-1026: Timed light switching<br />

Description: Similar to putting lights on a sensor-controlled<br />

switch, putting them on a time-controlled switch will reduce the<br />

amount of time during which they are consuming energy. A<br />

time control can be set to automatically turn lights off when a<br />

building or a space is not scheduled to be in use, and turn them<br />

back on again when users will be present.<br />

This ECM is for the collections area. We recommend putting<br />

the staff area lights on a timer so that are not on when the room is closed.<br />

One thing that might be worth noting is that turning off lights actually removes a heat source<br />

from a space. Subsequently, air handling equipment may cycle on more to make up the<br />

difference – leading to a decrease in overall energy use and cost but an increase in heating<br />

energy consumption.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Waidner library, collections area.<br />

O&M Impact: Additional switching should extend the life of the lighting by reducing runtime.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Switches have an average life cycle of twenty-five (25) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Using the timer.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Verification of time control device operation.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1026<br />

Timed Lighting<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

2,686 (1,152) 1.57 268<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$268 $375 1.4 years 72%


ECM-1050: AHU-Radiant heat coordination<br />

Description: AHUs throughout Waidner and<br />

Spahr were observed in economizer operation<br />

while the radiant heating zones of both buildings<br />

were active. If the controls of the AHUs are<br />

telling them it is not necessary to heat, but the<br />

radiant heaters think it is time to turn on, a conflict<br />

exists that can potentially waste energy.<br />

Consider reviewing applicable setpoints and<br />

adjusting deadbands to reduce competition for<br />

temperature. (“deadband” is the temperature range which is too hot to require heating but too<br />

cool to require cooling) This may mean setting AHUs to come on at a higher temperature or<br />

setting radiant heat to come on at a lower temperature. It should be possible to ensure that<br />

systems are acting in concert instead of against each other.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Library AHUs and radiation heating.<br />

O&M Impact: Monitoring of setpoints or other control methods of AHUs and radiant heat.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: One (1) year.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Train maintenance personnel on overall system operation and<br />

importance of having consistent setpoints for multiple systems serving a single space.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Verification of system operation and control setpoints. Provide<br />

trend logs to monitor performance.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1050<br />

Heating Coordination<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

110,824 522,420 95.09 15,855<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$15,855 $0 0 years


ECM-1136: Retrocommissioning (RCx) of HVAC Systems<br />

Description: Retrocommissioning (RCx) is a process of testing and measurement to verify that<br />

systems are still meeting their design intent. As years pass, even finely-tuned systems can<br />

slowly drift away from ideal conditions and it becomes harder for them to hit their target<br />

temperatures, airflows, and other setpoints. RCx acts as a tune-up, identifying where<br />

weaknesses and non-functionalities have developed and allows recommendations to be made<br />

that will improve system performance.<br />

The savings below are estimates based on our experience and independent studies of<br />

retrocommissioning. The costs include the commissioning itself, and also an estimate for<br />

remediation of problems found. Actual results will vary depending on what issues the process<br />

finds.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: All HVAC and lighting control systems in the Libraries.<br />

O&M Impact: RCx process will lead to improved system operation and a reduction in College<br />

staff O&M for troubleshooting issues.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: We recommend that systems be commissioned every 3-5 years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Staff training should occur for any changes to sequences of<br />

operation that are implemented to improve system performance as outlined in RCx process.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Verify performance of building steam and chilled water meter and<br />

provide monthly reporting before and after Rx process.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: This ECM may be eligible for a custom rebate from PPL Epower<br />

Program if pursued.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1136<br />

Retrocommissioning<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

65,000 800,000 81.99 13,441<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$13,441 $40,000 3.0 years 34%


Appendix B – Detailed ECM Descriptions (Rector)


ECM-1034: Fully open balance valves on<br />

pumps and run with VFD<br />

Description: Balancing valves are a common<br />

way to control the discharge flow of a pump that<br />

runs at a constant speed. If the pump is<br />

moving too much water, the valve restricts the<br />

output to keep the system balanced – but this<br />

comes at the expense of running the pump at a<br />

higher speed than required. We recommend<br />

instead that the valve be fully opened and the<br />

pump be controlled through variable speed<br />

drive to modulate the amount of water being<br />

pumped.<br />

The 50 HP chilled water pumps, which we found set at 11.9 and 2.0 (i.e. 11.9% open and 2%<br />

open) could benefit greatly from being run at a lower speed rather than manually restricting the<br />

flow through the balance valve and using more energy.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: 50 HP chilled water Pumps in Rector.<br />

O&M Impact: A Preventative Maintenance schedule should be added for periodic calibration of<br />

sensors and inspecting / testing of the VFD.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: With proper maintenance and periodic inspection, the VFD should have<br />

a life expectancy of fifteen (15) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: VFD operation and maintenance.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: When measured over a period of time (not necessarily at any one<br />

particular instant), the power used by the motor will decrease. If this value is recorded it can be<br />

compared before and after the change.<br />

Rebates/Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1034<br />

Pump Regulation<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

17,500 10.63 1,811<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$1,811 $0 0 years


ECM-1036: Additional insulation<br />

Description: Insulation serves two purposes when installed on<br />

piping systems: one is keeping hot surfaces from radiating<br />

away too much of the heat from their fluids, the other is to<br />

prevent cold surfaces from becoming exposed to warm humid<br />

air – a condition which results in condensation. We recommend<br />

adding additional insulation to one or more locations in your<br />

system.<br />

Examples of good places for insulation include hot or cold water<br />

piping, hot water heaters, condensate tanks, steam traps,<br />

valves, cold water pumps, and more. In the case of the Rector<br />

Center, we particularly noted:<br />

- Removable insulating jackets should be added to steam gate valves.<br />

- Steam traps that do not operate based on temperature could also be insulated.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: The above listed equipment in Rector.<br />

O&M Impact: Insulation jackets will need to be configured to allow for removal for proper<br />

maintenance of the equipment.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Insulation has an average life cycle of twenty (20) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: None.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Not applicable.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1036<br />

Additional Insulation<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

37,464 1.99 $455<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$455 $4,180 9.2 years 11%


ECM-1042: Use extended surface area filters in air handling<br />

units (AHUs)<br />

Description: When air handling units bring in outside air, they bring<br />

with it all manner of dirt, debris, and other unwanted matter. All<br />

AHUs have filters, but some filters are more effective than others.<br />

We recommend installing a filter with an extended surface area<br />

which will allow it to trap more foreign matter. Instead of being flat,<br />

ridges and valleys effectively broaden the surface in contact with<br />

the airstream. This additional area also adds significantly to the useful life of the filter, making<br />

replacement less frequent.<br />

By increasing the area of the filters, an AHU fan won’t have to work as hard to push (or pull) air<br />

into the system; so it consumes less energy. Although they have a higher initial cost, extended<br />

surface air filters require a smaller pressure drop to pass air through them and consequently<br />

decrease the power needed by the fan motor.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Rector AHUs.<br />

O&M Impact: Longer life of the new filters should mean that they need to be inspected less<br />

often. Inspections notwithstanding, they will also need to be changed less often.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Filter life depends primarily on the amount of material in the local air and<br />

the numbers of hours the equipment is run.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: None.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Static pressure measurements can confirm the expected<br />

reduction in drop across the filter.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

ECM-1042<br />

Extended Surface Area Filters<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

34,809 21.15 2,792<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$2,792 $8,500 3.0 years 33%


ECM-1044: Control of autoclave exhaust fan<br />

Description: Currently your exhaust fans seem to be controlled inefficiently. Instead of having<br />

them run constantly, we recommend that you control their operation with time clocks so that<br />

they run only while buildings are open, or with sensors which would turn them on only when the<br />

autoclave is in use.<br />

During our inspections and interviews, it appeared that exhaust fan EF-13 runs constantly,<br />

regardless of the condition of the space it serves.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Rector EF-13.<br />

O&M Impact: Oversight of control setting / programming will be required.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Control equipment has an average life cycle of fifteen (15) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: None.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: BAS trend log to verify performance of system and to ensure<br />

cycling off during unoccupied hours.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1044<br />

Exhaust Fan Control<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

5,456 16,122 4.17 700<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$700 $1,750 2.5 years 40%


ECM-1045: BAS control optimization<br />

Description: Controlling equipment through the building<br />

automation system (BAS) has many advantages over<br />

localized control. With data flowing into a central<br />

location, your operations staff can have more<br />

information at their fingertips and will be able to make<br />

better decisions about how to run equipment and better<br />

conclusions about how the system is operating.<br />

We found that the energy recovery wheels (ERW) on the AHUs in Rector are not currently<br />

controlled optimally by the BAS system. We recommend that they be monitored and controlled<br />

based on the actual discharge air temperature (DAT) setpoint, thereby increasing the efficiency<br />

of operation. The ERWs were observed with efficiencies below 30% due to current control for<br />

mixed air temperature setpoint. Current conditions were noted to cause steam heat to come on<br />

unnecessarily.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: <strong>Energy</strong> recovery wheels in Rector AHUs.<br />

O&M Impact: None.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: A building management system generally has a life cycle of about fifteen<br />

(15) years. Newer technology and software is constantly being developed.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: BAS operation and control method to optimize performance of<br />

heat wheels.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Provide BAS trend logs and reporting to monitor performance of<br />

wheel and control set points.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1045<br />

BAS Control Optimization<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

71,239 2,837,543 193.98 37,139<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$37,139 $7,000 0.2 years 531%


ECM-1048: Condensing Hot Water Heater<br />

Description: A condensing hot water heater offers an advantage over a<br />

traditional gas-fired unit because it utilizes the exhaust gas from the<br />

burner to preheat incoming cold water. This boosts the efficiency of the<br />

unit to a level much higher than possible in a standard gas fired heater.<br />

It is recommended that the current hot water generation be replaced with<br />

these higher efficiency units.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Rector domestic hot water heater(s).<br />

O&M Impact: Monitoring of operation and hot water temperature setpoint control to optimize<br />

system performance.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Hot water heaters have an average life cycle of fifteen (15) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Cleaning and maintenance of unit, and checking of operation.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Perform combustion efficiency tests annually to verify<br />

performance.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1048<br />

Condensing Water Heater<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

193,263 10.26 1,876<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$1,876 $27,000 14.4 years 7%


ECM-1052: Optimize daylighting control in labs<br />

Description: Why use electricity to produce light when there’s<br />

plenty of it right outside being provided by the sun? By<br />

installing controls sensitive to the amount of daylight coming<br />

into the area, you can reduce reliance on bulbs and fixtures.<br />

These controls sense the amount of sunlight present and ramp<br />

down the power output of the electric lights to the minimum<br />

(not necessarily “off”) that will maintain the desired light levels<br />

in the area.<br />

Lab space in Rector already uses daylighting control and has<br />

lights that are on dimmable ballasts. However, we noted that<br />

the room light levels remain high to reduce fluctuations caused<br />

by passing clouds, etc. We recommend that you reduce the daylighting minimum threshold and<br />

reduce the dimming rate to help account for sudden changes without relying on simply keeping<br />

lights on at high levels. Additional benefits can be realized by reducing the occupancy sensor<br />

minimum runtime.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Rector labs lighting.<br />

O&M Impact: Reducing the running hours or lighting output will extend bulb life, making<br />

replacements less frequent.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: This type of control has an average life cycle of fifteen (15) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Staff should be trained on the room dimming systems and<br />

operation of daylight sensors.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Verify performance before and after with light meter in space to<br />

ensure adequate lighting for occupants.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None – system is already installed.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

ECM-1052<br />

Optimize Daylighting Control (Labs)<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

11,777 (15,435) 6.34 1,089<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$1,089 $1,500 1.4 years 73%


ECM-1054: <strong>Energy</strong> miser for vending machines<br />

Description: A vending machine is basically a refrigerator; and<br />

refrigerators use a lot of energy. Since the contents are nonperishable,<br />

there is no need to keep them at the absolute lowest<br />

possible temperature while no one is around to drink them (with the<br />

exception of dairy products). An energy miser connects the machine<br />

to an infrared sensor that detects when no one is around and turns off<br />

the power. The better miser units periodically allow a brief cooling<br />

cycle to meet the minimum requirements set by beverage<br />

manufacturers for their drinks’ sale.<br />

In an academic building that is not occupied at night, this type of measure makes a lot of sense<br />

because no one is around to purchase drinks for long stretches of time.<br />

Student polls at <strong>Dickinson</strong> support the use of this particular energy conservation measure.<br />

Please consult the vendor before installing sensors.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Rector vending machines.<br />

O&M Impact: Reduced run hours will extend life of vending machine compressors.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: This type of sensor has an average life cycle of fifteen (15) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Sensor operation and control methodology.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Timers can be installed to monitor vending machine run hours to<br />

verify performance after sensor installation.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1054<br />

Vending <strong>Energy</strong> Miser<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

850 0.52 88<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$88 $200 2.3 years 44%


ECM-1055: Optimize daylighting control in lobby<br />

Description: Why use electricity to produce light when there’s plenty of it right outside being<br />

provided by the sun? By installing controls sensitive to the amount of daylight coming into the<br />

area, you can reduce reliance on bulbs and fixtures. These controls sense the amount of<br />

sunlight present and ramp down the power output of the electric lights to the minimum (not<br />

necessarily “off”) that will maintain the desired light levels in the area.<br />

Like the labs (see ECM-1052), lobby space in Rector already uses daylighting control.<br />

However, we noted that the room light level thresholds could be adjusted. Please also ensure<br />

that all required circuits are connected.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Rector lobby lighting.<br />

O&M Impact: Reducing the running hours or lighting output will extend bulb life, making<br />

replacements less frequent.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: This type of control has an average life cycle of fifteen (15) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Staff should be trained on the room dimming systems and<br />

operation of daylight sensors.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Verify performance before and after with light meter in space to<br />

ensure adequate lighting for occupants.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None – system is already installed.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

ECM-1055<br />

Optimize Daylighting Control (Lobby)<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

3,310 (4,386) 1.78 306<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$306 $600 2.0 years 51%


ECM-1056: Occupancy / vacancy sensors in labs<br />

Description: In lab spaces the savings are amplified as the<br />

occupancy/vacancy sensors allow the lab airflow rate (air changes per<br />

hour or “ACH”) to be reduced during unoccupied periods.<br />

The savings for this project in the science labs are listed below, but we<br />

consider the more expansive measure, ECM-1118, to be indicative of the<br />

full savings potential in the labs. The results shown here should not be<br />

considered additive.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Science labs in Rector.<br />

O&M Impact: Lower airflows result in reduced wear and tear on equipment and less frequent<br />

filter changes, etc.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Fifteen (15) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Train staff on control strategy and significance of reducing ACH<br />

rates and temperatures during unoccupied hours.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Provide trend logs of lab airflow and temperatures before and<br />

after sensor installation to verify proper operation.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: This ECM may be eligible for a custom incentive from PPL Epower<br />

Program.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

ECM-1056<br />

Occupancy Sensors in Labs<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

595,026 1,051,476 417.44 70,410<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$70,410 $60,000 0.9 years 117%


ECM-1058: Optimize control of AHU-V-1 (Vivarium)<br />

Description: Temperature setpoints controlling the heat plate<br />

(dampers) and steam do not appear optimized for discharge air<br />

temperature control.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Rector AHU-V-1.<br />

O&M Impact: None.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: A building management system generally has a life cycle of about fifteen<br />

(15) years. Newer technology and software is constantly being developed.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: BAS operation and control method to optimize performance of<br />

heat wheels.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Provide BAS trend logs and reporting to monitor performance of<br />

wheel and control set points.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

ECM-1058<br />

Optimize Control of AHU-V-1<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

9,094 387,736 26.12 5,008<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$5,008 $3,500 0.7 years 143%


ECM-1059: Retrocommissioning (RCx) of HVAC Systems<br />

Description: Retrocommissioning (RCx) is a process of testing and measurement to verify that<br />

systems are still meeting their design intent. As years pass, even finely-tuned systems can<br />

slowly drift away from ideal conditions and it becomes harder for them to hit their target<br />

temperatures, airflows, and other setpoints. RCx acts as a tune-up, identifying where<br />

weaknesses and non-functionalities have developed and allows recommendations to be made<br />

that will improve system performance.<br />

It was noted that a number of sensors and control sequences in Rector appear to be<br />

experiencing problems, as well as valves and dampers which are not functioning properly. RCx<br />

can act as a first step to solving these issues. Retrocommissioning would also open up the floor<br />

to a close analysis of lab airflows, which will warrant not only verification but possibly a rethinking<br />

of the design requirements.<br />

The costs and savings below are estimates based on our experience and independent studies<br />

of retrocommissioning. Actual results will vary depending on what issues the process finds.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: All HVAC and lighting control systems in Rector.<br />

O&M Impact: RCx process will lead to improved system operation and a reduction in College<br />

staff O&M for troubleshooting issues.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: We recommend that systems be commissioned every 3-5 years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Staff training should occur for any changes to sequences of<br />

operation that are implemented to improve system performance as outlined in RCx process.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Verify performance of building steam and chilled water meter and<br />

provide monthly reporting before and after Rx process.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: This ECM may be eligible for a custom rebate from PPL Epower<br />

Program if pursued.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1059<br />

Retrocommissioning<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

150,000 1,250,000 157.54 26,015<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$26,015 $65,000 2.5 years 40%


ECM-1117: Unoccupied setback<br />

Description: There is no need to have temperature or humidity conditions held constantly to<br />

occupancy requirements when no one is using a space. We recommend allowing the system to<br />

setback to a lower setpoint at night or during other low- or non-use periods. For example, if a<br />

normal space temperature heating setpoint is 72°F when occupied, then during unoccupied<br />

times it should not be a problem to let the space temperature drift down to 60°F.<br />

Even if students are coming in to use the building after regular class hours, airflows and<br />

temperatures in offices can certainly be set back. Even common areas could have their settings<br />

relaxed a little, possibly in connection with occupancy sensors.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Rector.<br />

O&M Impact: None.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Ten (10) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: None.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Provide BAS trend logs to verify proper operation.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1117<br />

Unoccupied Setback<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

1,756 96,306 6.18 990<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$990 $2,000 2.0 years 49%


ECM-1118: Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Demand controlled ventilation for labs<br />

Description: Conventional lab design requires high levels of ventilation air to minimum air<br />

change rates regardless of the current conditions or chemical exposure in the space. The<br />

quantity of air changes varies between different standards, some of which refute the air change<br />

method due to the high and arbitrary volumes required, which increase noise, energy<br />

consumption and the capital cost of ventilation systems due to increased capacity requirements.<br />

In the same method as a demand controlled ventilation sequence, VOC sensors in the lab can<br />

be installed to adjust the airflow to ensure that conditions are acceptable, resetting to the<br />

maximum only in the event of chemical spillage or high exposure. At other times, the airflow will<br />

control at a lower ventilation rate, and increase as required for space cooling. Implementation of<br />

this project will yield the highest savings once the hood minimum flows are reduced, such that<br />

these will not be a limiting factor in the reduction of airflow.<br />

Coordinating the ventilation of lab space<br />

with the readings from sensors<br />

represents an opportunity to reduce the<br />

amount of airflow and cut down on<br />

unnecessarily conditioning air.<br />

The figures below include savings<br />

associated with ECM 1057. This project<br />

can be considered to supersede ECM-<br />

1056.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Rector labs.<br />

O&M Impact: Re-commissioning of VOC sensor and controller.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Sensors have an average life cycle of fifteen (15) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Determine acceptable VOC levels.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: None.<br />

Rebates/Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

ECM-1118<br />

Demand Control Ventilation<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

964,335 1,205,544 650.06 109,928<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$109,928 $263,250 2.4 years 42%


ECM-1133: Synchronous belt drive<br />

Description: In most air handling equipment, a motor is not<br />

directly in contact with the fan it is turning. A rubber belt<br />

transmits the power of the motor into the rotation of the fan.<br />

Ordinary smooth fan belts rely on the distance between the<br />

motor shaft and the fan shaft to produce a tension to keep<br />

the belt in place. However, under demanding conditions,<br />

these smooth belts can slip and some of the power will be<br />

lost. This can add up to several percent over the course of a year.<br />

A synchronous belt (see picture) is more like a bicycle chain; it has teeth that mesh with teeth in<br />

pulleys on the shafts to eliminate slippage and ensure that all the power in the motor shaft goes<br />

into the fan shaft. New pulleys would be required, and synchronous belts are more expensive<br />

than regular smooth belts – but by preventing power loss payback is quickly achieved.<br />

Because these belts operate at a lower tension, they could be subject to problems when a VFDpowered<br />

unit ramps up or performs a soft start / stop. Implementing this change only on<br />

redundant units would add a level of caution.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Rector AHUs.<br />

O&M Impact: Installing a synchronous drive will reduce the frequency of belt adjustments and<br />

replacements; it is also likely to reduce the forces on the motor and fan, resulting for longer<br />

service life of that equipment as well.<br />

Expected Life of ECM:<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Installation and maintenance of synchronous belts.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Pre- and post-installation measurement of power should be<br />

performed to verify savings impact.<br />

Rebates/Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1133<br />

Synchronous Drives<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

80,345 48.83 8,316<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$8,316 $8,120 1.0 years 102%


Appendix C – Detailed ECM Descriptions (Adams)


ECM-1060: Occupancy / vacancy sensors for lighting - corridors<br />

Description: An ordinary light switch puts all responsibility for energy use<br />

on the users in a room, and takes away the power of your O&M staff to<br />

regulate electricity consumption there. Turning the lights on when you<br />

come in and turning them off again when going out is the best way to<br />

ensure that not a single watt too many is used; but it’s far too easy to forget<br />

to flip the switch when you leave.<br />

For many users it’s not even a matter of forgetting – it’s a matter of not<br />

being aware of that responsibility or not caring. Installing sensors to turn on the lights when<br />

people are in a room (occupancy) or to turn off the lights after no one is left (vacancy) is the best<br />

way to bridge the gap between total user control (or lack thereof) and time-consuming<br />

micromanagement by staff.<br />

Adams Hall features bi-level lighting. Half the lights are controlled by one switch and half are<br />

controlled by another. Adding occupancy / vacancy sensors to one level of lighting would allow<br />

a certain level of lighting to remain on at all times (if necessary) while lighting above and beyond<br />

that would turn off when not necessary.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Adams corridors.<br />

O&M Impact: Reduced re-lamping requirements.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Sensor life is estimated to be ten (10) years, but should lead to<br />

increased lamp life of the fixtures.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Sensor inspection and testing training.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Post-installation testing of sensor efficiency.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: Rebates are available through PPL’s E-power Program.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

ECM-1060<br />

Occupancy / Vacancy Sensors on Lighting<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

20,461 (23,322) 11.2 1,891<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$1,891 $5,500 2.9 years 34%


ECM-1064: Isolate boilers<br />

Description: When multiple boilers are connected in parallel, the heating capacity of the system<br />

can be maximized – but waste must be avoided. If only one boiler is operating, the second<br />

should be isolated by closing the valves at connections to prevent hot water from cycling<br />

through it. This creates unnecessary losses from heat radiation.<br />

In Adams Hall, both boilers remain hot although they appear to be installed with significant<br />

redundancy. During times when one boiler is sufficient, it is suggested that redundant boilers<br />

are isolated from each other at valves to reduce radiant losses and avoid increased lead boiler<br />

energy use from unnecessary blending.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Adams boilers.<br />

O&M Impact: Unless this control is automated, staff will have to monitor the boiler usage and<br />

open / close valves as necessary to meet demand.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Permanent.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Boiler valving.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: None.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1064<br />

Isolate Boilers<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

50,744 2.69 493<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$493 $0 0 years


ECM-1065: Upgrade lighting<br />

Description: Some outdated lighting still remains in the<br />

building. We recommend these be replaced with newer,<br />

more efficient models that use substantially less energy.<br />

The main culprit in these cases is usually the T-12 type<br />

fluorescent lamp. This was the industry standard in the<br />

recent past, but has been superseded by better technology<br />

today – particularly T-8 and T-5 fluorescents. These offer<br />

improved efficiency without the increase in price to cutting-edge lighting such as LEDs.<br />

The corridor lighting is still T-12, and should be upgraded to the more efficient T-8 or T-5<br />

models.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Adams corridors.<br />

O&M Impact: Reduced re-lamping.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Lighting fixtures have an average life cycle of twenty (20) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Lighting efficacy and spectrally enhanced lighting opportunities.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Adams electric meter or additional submeter.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: PPL E-power Program incentives at $6 per lamp are available.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1065<br />

Lighting Upgrade<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

18,415 (20,990) 10.08 1,702<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$1,702 $4,346 2.6 years 39%


ECM-1068: <strong>Energy</strong> miser for vending machines<br />

Description: A vending machine is basically a refrigerator, and<br />

refrigerators use a lot of energy. Since the contents are nonperishable,<br />

there is no need to keep them at the absolute lowest<br />

possible temperature while no one is around to drink them (with the<br />

exception of dairy products). An energy miser connects the machine<br />

to an infrared sensor that detects when no one is around and turns off<br />

the power. The better miser units periodically allow a brief cooling<br />

cycle to meet the minimum requirements set by beverage<br />

manufacturers for their drinks’ sale.<br />

Even in a dormitory, there will still be stretches of time when no one is around to purchase<br />

drinks.<br />

Student polls at <strong>Dickinson</strong> support the use of this particular energy conservation measure.<br />

Please consult vendor prior to installation.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Adams Hall vending machines.<br />

O&M Impact: Reduced run hours will extend life of vending machine compressors.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: This type of sensor has an average life cycle of fifteen (15) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Sensor operation and control methodology.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Timers can be installed to monitor vending machine run hours to<br />

verify performance after sensor installation.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1068<br />

Vending <strong>Energy</strong> Miser<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

850 0.52 88<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$88 $200 2.3 years 44%


ECM-1069: Occupancy / vacancy sensors for lighting – dorm rooms<br />

Description: An ordinary light switch puts all responsibility for energy use on the users in a room,<br />

and takes away the power of your O&M staff to regulate electricity consumption there. Turning<br />

the lights on when you come in and turning them off again when going out is the best way to<br />

ensure that not a single watt too many is used; but it’s far too easy to forget to flip the switch<br />

when you leave.<br />

For many users it’s not even a matter of forgetting – it’s a matter of not being aware of that<br />

responsibility or not caring. Installing sensors to turn on the lights on when people are in a room<br />

(occupancy) or to turn off the lights after no one is left (vacancy) is the best way to bridge the<br />

gap between total user control (or lack thereof) and time-consuming micromanagement by staff.<br />

Adams Hall could also use this feature in dorm rooms themselves. We further suggest that it<br />

could be feasible in laundry, vending, and support areas.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings:<br />

O&M Impact: Reduced re-lamping requirements.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Sensor life is estimated to be ten (10) years, but should lead to<br />

increased lamp life of the fixtures.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Sensor inspection and testing training.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Post-installation testing of sensor efficiency.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: Rebates are available through PPL E-power Program.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

ECM-1069<br />

Occupancy / Vacancy Sensors in Dorm Rooms<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

12,008 (5,461) 7.01 1,190<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$1,190 $8,000 6.7 years 15%


ECM-1071: Sink aerators<br />

Description: Installing an aerator in a faucet can reduce the amount<br />

of water being used without reducing the effectiveness of the<br />

discharged flow. An aerator introduces air into the water stream to<br />

increase the effective volume of the stream while decreasing the<br />

proportion of water. Cutting down the amount of water used also<br />

cuts down the amount of heated water which much be produced,<br />

creating energy savings related to fuel costs.<br />

Interviews with staff indicate that aerators are used in select buildings but are sometimes<br />

removed by students. However, aerators are still encouraged and should be replaced when<br />

necessary – they pay for themselves very quickly. In this particular case, under counter<br />

aerators, which are not removable, may be considered.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Sinks.<br />

O&M Impact: Requires installation and periodic replacement.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Five (5) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: General observation of lavatories to replace aerators as needed.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: None.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1071<br />

Sink Aerators<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

102,027 5.42 991<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$991 $420 0.4 years 236%


ECM-1073: Hot water recirculation temperature setback<br />

Description: The domestic hot water recirculation pump aquastat is currently set at 130° F and is<br />

causing the pump to run continuously. A recirculation pump distributes hot water through the<br />

system even when hot water is not being used in order to reduce the delay distributes when it<br />

may not be necessary. However, a constant flow 24 hours a day may not be necessary.<br />

Lowering the temperature limit to reduce pump operation, pipe losses and water heater cycling<br />

is recommended. This is a no-cost measure – just turn down the dial and start saving.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Recirculation pump in Adams.<br />

O&M Impact: None.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Permanent.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Adjustment of aquastat setpoint, should hot water setpoint be<br />

adjusted.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: None.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

ECM-1073<br />

Hot Water Recirculation Temperature Setback<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

5,800 0.5 81<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$81 $0 0 years


ECM-1074: Condensing Hot Water Heater<br />

Description: A condensing hot water heater offers an advantage over a<br />

traditional gas-fired unit because it utilizes the exhaust gas from the<br />

burner to preheat incoming cold water. This boosts the efficiency of the<br />

unit to a level much higher than possible in a standard gas fired heater.<br />

It is recommended that the current hot water generation be replaced with<br />

these higher efficiency units.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Adams domestic hot water heater.<br />

O&M Impact: Monitoring of operation and hot water temperature setpoint control to optimize<br />

system performance.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Hot water heaters have an average life cycle of fifteen (15) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Cleaning and maintenance of unit, and checking of operation.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Perform combustion efficiency tests annually to verify<br />

performance.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1074<br />

Condensing Water Heater<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

181,094 9.62 1,758<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$1,758 $20,000 11.4 years 9%


ECM-1075: Condensing boilers<br />

Description: Replacement of current boilers with<br />

condensing boilers is recommended. Condensing boiler<br />

technology improves efficiency over a normal design by<br />

capturing heat from the water vapor produced by<br />

combustion. Even small increases in efficiency can<br />

generate important fuel savings.<br />

However, due to the current rate structure, retaining one<br />

dual-fuel boiler may be advantageous to ensure continued<br />

interruptible rates.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Adams boilers.<br />

O&M Impact: Monitoring of operation and hot water temperature setpoint control to optimize<br />

system performance.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Boilers have an average life cycle of thirty-five (35) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Maintenance and operation of condensing boiler.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Perform combustion efficiency tests annually to verify<br />

performance.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1075<br />

Condensing Boilers<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

219,368 11.65 2,130<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$2,130 $60,000 28.2 years 4%


ECM-1114: Upgrade out-of-date lighting fixtures<br />

Description: Some outdated lighting still remains in the<br />

building. We recommend these be replaced with newer, more<br />

efficient models that use substantially less energy. The main<br />

culprit in these cases is usually the T-12 type fluorescent lamp.<br />

This was the industry standard in the recent past, but has<br />

been superseded by better technology today – particularly T-8<br />

and T-5 fluorescents. These offer improved efficiency without<br />

the increase in price to cutting-edge lighting such as LEDs.<br />

The dorm room lighting is still T-12, and should be upgraded to the more efficient T-8 or T-5<br />

models.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Adams dorm rooms.<br />

O&M Impact: Reduced re-lamping.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Lighting fixtures have an average life cycle of twenty (20) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Lighting efficacy and spectrally enhanced lighting opportunities.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Adams electric meter or additional submeter.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: PPL E-power Program incentives at $6 per lamp are available.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1114<br />

Lighting Upgrade<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

14,409 (6,553) 8.41 1,428<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$1,428 $10,600 2.6 years 39%


ECM-1121: Tie into main electric meter<br />

Description: An analysis of the cost of all utilities on campus shows that the “main electric”<br />

meter rate is significantly cheaper than the rates being paid at the various smaller meters.<br />

Consolidating some of the independent connections could result in overall savings.<br />

The savings below are based on the energy cost data we reviewed as part of the audit. The<br />

main meter rate was, depending on the year, 20%-50% lower than the outlying meter rates.<br />

Due to the cost of electrical installations, implementation of this ECM would be much more<br />

appealing if Rush Campus as a whole, instead of just Adams, was consolidated into the main<br />

meter.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Adams Hall and Rush Campus.<br />

O&M Impact: None.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Permanent.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Campus power configuration.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Utility bill unit cost comparison.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

ECM-1121<br />

Tie Into Main Electric Meter<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

Economic Performance<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

3,429<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$3,429 years


Appendix D – Detailed ECM Descriptions (HUB)


ECM-1081: Isolate boiler<br />

Description: When multiple boilers are connected in<br />

parallel, the heating capacity of the system can be<br />

maximized – but waste must be avoided. If only one<br />

boiler is operating, the second should be isolated by<br />

closing the valves at connections to prevent hot<br />

steam from cycling through it. This creates<br />

unnecessary losses from heat radiation.<br />

The boiler in the HUB basement, which is used<br />

primarily for kitchen hot steam during months when the central boiler is not in operation, should<br />

be isolated from the system when not in use.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: HUB boilers.<br />

O&M Impact: Must be automated at this location. Staff will have to monitor the boiler usage and<br />

open / close valves as necessary to meet demand. The cost below includes automatic valves<br />

under direct digital control (DDC).<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Fifteen (15) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Valve locations and intended operation.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: None.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1081<br />

Isolate Boiler<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

103,322 5.49 867<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$867 $4,500 5.2 years 19%


ECM-1083: Additional insulation<br />

Description: Insulation serves two purposes when installed on piping systems: one is keeping<br />

hot surfaces from radiating away too much of the heat from their fluids, the other is to prevent<br />

cold surfaces from becoming exposed to warm humid air – a condition which results in<br />

condensation. We recommend adding additional insulation to one or more locations in your<br />

system.<br />

Examples of good places for insulation include hot or cold water piping, hot water heaters,<br />

condenser tanks, steam traps, valves, cold water pumps, and more. In the case of the HUB, we<br />

particularly noted:<br />

- Removable insulation jackets should be added to steam gate valves.<br />

- Steam traps which do not operate based on temperature could also be insulated.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: The above listed equipment in HUB.<br />

O&M Impact: None.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Insulation has an average life cycle of twenty (20) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: None.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: None.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1083<br />

Additional Insulation<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

14,658 0.78 178<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$178 $2,480 13.9 years 7%


ECM-1084: Time control on hot water recirculation pump<br />

Description: The purpose of a hot water recirculation pump is<br />

to keep hot water flowing through the system so that the<br />

potential delay is greatly reduced. However, if a building has<br />

significant periods of time when it is unoccupied, setting the<br />

recirculation back by adding time control to the pump, which<br />

turns it off during specified hours, will result in saving energy<br />

that might otherwise be lost due to distribution losses. Less<br />

fuel will be burned producing the heat, and pump motors will<br />

also have to run less.<br />

The savings calculated below may vary depending on the<br />

extent to which setback can be implemented.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: HUB boiler recirculation pump.<br />

O&M Impact: Required oversight of its operation may be reduced.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Timer controls have an average life cycle of fifteen (15) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Use of timer.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: None.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

ECM-1084<br />

Hot Water Recirculation Timer<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

6,599 0.56 95<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$95 $450 4.8 years 21%


ECM-1085: Convert heating hot water pumps to<br />

variable flow<br />

Description: Currently HUB heating hot water pumps<br />

send a constant amount of water to equipment<br />

regardless of the demand. Controlling these pumps<br />

with a variable frequency drive (VFD) will allow a<br />

reduction in speed when not heavily loaded. This will<br />

result in less use of electricity.<br />

To be more specific, we noted that many of the<br />

distribution pumps (both HW and CHW) are fitted with balancing valves that are set to block<br />

significant amounts of flow. In this way, even though the motor is running at full speed, only the<br />

necessary amount of liquid is pumped. Installing VFDs on the motors will eliminate the<br />

wastefulness of pumping at full power while throttling back the flow in the current manner.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Two 15hp hot water pumps in HUB.<br />

O&M Impact: A Preventative Maintenance schedule should be added for periodic calibration of<br />

sensors and inspecting / testing of the VFD.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: With proper maintenance and periodic inspection, the VFD should have<br />

a life expectancy of fifteen (15) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Training on VFD operation and maintenance.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Pre- and post-installation measurement of power should be<br />

performed to verify savings impact.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: Rebates are available for VFDs through the PPL E-power<br />

Program.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1085<br />

HW Pumps to VFD<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

21,242 12.91 $2,199<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$2,199 $9,000 4.1 years 24%


ECM-1086: Water-side economizer<br />

Description: A normal water chiller utilizes a refrigeration<br />

cycle to cool water for distribution throughout the system.<br />

A water-side economizer utilizes chilled water heat<br />

exchange directly to the exterior when outside<br />

temperatures are low enough to chill water without inputting<br />

any additional energy. In cases where cooling may be<br />

required during the heating season (when outside<br />

temperatures are low), this can be implemented with<br />

success.<br />

Since the HUB needs cooling even during winter months, this is an attractive option for energy<br />

savings.<br />

An alternative method might be to use the make-up air unit (MAU) intake to provide the cooling<br />

for chilled water while simultaneously preheating the MAU air.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: 60-ton unit in HUB.<br />

O&M Impact: Dry cooler maintenance.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Twenty (20) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Dry cooler maintenance and system switchover.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Flow and temperature metering to demonstrate dry cooler heat<br />

rejection.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: ECM may be eligible for custom rebate through PPL E-power<br />

Program.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1086<br />

Water-side Economizer<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

22,990 13.97 2,380<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$2,380 $22,500 9.5 years 11%


ECM-1088: Demand control ventilation<br />

Description: CO2 sensors act as occupancy sensors for an HVAC system. Since humans<br />

exhale carbon dioxide when they breathe, the presence of this gas indicates that people are<br />

present in a space and that ventilation is required to keep them supplied with fresh air. This is<br />

known as demand controlled ventilation (DCV). Furthermore, indexing ventilation to<br />

concentrations of CO2 keeps the system from bringing in outdoor air when it is not needed.<br />

Since outdoor air is usually conditioned (i.e. heated or cooled) after it is brought in, reduced<br />

outdoor air results in less energy expended on heating and cooling.<br />

This may be a good option for the<br />

areas in HUB’s basement served by<br />

AHU-1. We also recommend that a<br />

control sequence for this mode of<br />

operation be made available at the<br />

front end of the building automated<br />

system (BAS).<br />

Exact savings for this ECM will depend on the sequence of operations that would be written,<br />

including the minimum fresh air intake damper control.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: HUB HVAC system.<br />

O&M Impact:<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Sensors have an average life cycle of fifteen (15) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements:<br />

Recommended M&V Method: None.<br />

Rebates/Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

ECM-1088<br />

Demand Control Ventilation<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

964,335 1,205,544 650.06 109,928<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$109,928 $263,250 2.4 years 42%


ECM-1089: Sink aerators<br />

Description: Installing an aerator in a faucet can reduce the<br />

amount of water being used without reducing the<br />

effectiveness of the discharged flow. An aerator introduces<br />

air into the water stream to increase the effective volume of<br />

the stream while decreasing the proportion of water.<br />

Cutting down the amount of water used also cuts down the<br />

amount of heated water which much be produced, creating<br />

additional savings related to fuel costs.<br />

The sinks we tested in the HUB were flowing at 2.2-2.5 gallons per minute (gpm). This is on par<br />

with the International Plumbing Code standard for a private residence – but it is well over the<br />

public restroom standard of 0.5 gpm.<br />

Interviews with staff indicate that aerators are used in select buildings but are sometimes<br />

removed by students. However, aerators are still encouraged and should be replaced when<br />

necessary – they pay for themselves very quickly. In this particular case, under counter<br />

aerators, which are not removable, may be considered.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Sinks.<br />

O&M Impact: Requires installation and periodic replacement.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Five (5) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: General observation of lavatories to replace aerators as needed.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: None.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1089<br />

Sink Aerators<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

12,028 0.64 101<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$101 $120 1.2 years 84%


ECM-1092: Plastic strip curtains<br />

Description: Most people are familiar with the curtains consisting of thick plastic strips often<br />

found in commercial walk-in coolers and freezers. These curtains effectively reduce the amount<br />

of air that enters or leaves the interior when the door is opened, thereby saving energy because<br />

less air has to be re-cooled. We recommend installing these on your walk-in units.<br />

They already exist on two of the units in HUB, the numbers below reflect the addition to the<br />

remaining locations.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: HUB walk-in cooler / freezers.<br />

O&M Impact: Periodic cleaning and replacement.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Eight (8) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: None.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: None.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1092<br />

Plastic Strip Curtains<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

8,500 5.17 880<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$880 $1,225 1.4 years 72%


ECM-1094: Condensing boiler<br />

Description: Replacement of current boilers with<br />

condensing boilers is recommended. Condensing<br />

boiler technology improves efficiency over a normal<br />

design by capturing heat from the water vapor produced<br />

by combustion. Even small increases in efficiency can<br />

generate important fuel savings.<br />

However, due to the current rate structure, retaining<br />

one dual-fuel boiler may be advantageous to ensure<br />

continued interruptible rates.<br />

Utilizing a condensing boiler in the HUB may have even greater advantages due to its primary<br />

use taking place during the summer.<br />

O&M Impact: Monitoring of operation and hot water temperature setpoint control to optimize<br />

system performance.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Boilers have an average life cycle of thirty-five (35) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Maintenance and operation of condensing boiler.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Perform combustion efficiency tests annually to verify<br />

performance.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1094<br />

Condensing Boiler<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

272,219 14.46 2,643<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$2,643 $30,000 11.4 years 9%


ECM-1097: Perimeter radiation schedule<br />

Description: We recommend that scheduling control be provided for your perimeter radiation.<br />

Setting up a time schedule in addition to thermostatic control will create an extra level of setback<br />

that can be utilized to save energy during unoccupied hours.<br />

Currently the HUB perimeter radiation loop uses a stand-alone thermostat for control and is<br />

enabled whenever the central plant is on.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: HUB basement perimeter radiation.<br />

O&M Impact: Periodic scheduling with seasonal occupancy changes.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Fifteen (15) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: None.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Provide trend data of new direct digital control (DDC) point.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

ECM-1097<br />

Perimeter Radiation Schedule<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

19,141 1.02 161<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$161 $1,250 7.8 years 13%


ECM-1099: Convert chilled water pumps to variable flow<br />

Description: Currently the chilled water (CHW) pumps<br />

distribute a constant amount of water through the CHW system<br />

regardless of the demand experienced at the equipment.<br />

Controlling these pumps with a variable frequency drive (VFD)<br />

will allow the system to adjust the amount of water flowing to<br />

meet but not exceed the requirements at any given time. This<br />

will result in less run time for the pumps and reduce electricity<br />

consumption.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: HUB chilled water pumps.<br />

O&M Impact: A Preventative Maintenance schedule should be added for periodic calibration of<br />

sensors and inspecting / testing of the VFD.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: With proper maintenance and periodic inspection, the VFD should have<br />

a life expectancy of fifteen (15) years. Fan life cycle should also be increased because the VFD<br />

will prevent tangential forces on the fan shaft that decrease bearing and seal life.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Training on VFD operation and maintenance.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Pre- and post-installation measurement of power should be<br />

performed to verify savings impact.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: Rebates are available through PPL’s E-power Program.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1099<br />

CHW Pump VFD<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

29,483 17.92 3,052<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$3,052 $9,500 3.1 years 32%


ECM-1100: Occupancy / Vacancy sensors for<br />

lighting<br />

Description: An ordinary light switch puts all<br />

responsibility for energy use on the users in a<br />

room, and takes away the power of your O&M<br />

staff to regulate electricity consumption there.<br />

Turning the lights on when you come in and<br />

turning them off again when going out is the best<br />

way to ensure that not a single watt too many is<br />

used; but it’s far too easy to forget to flip the switch<br />

when you leave.<br />

For most users it’s not even a matter of forgetting – it’s a matter of not being aware of that<br />

responsibility. Installing sensors to turn on the lights when people are in a room (occupancy) or<br />

to turn off the lights after no one is left (vacancy) is the best way to bridge the gap between total<br />

user control (or lack thereof) and micromanagement by staff.<br />

The HUB has bi-level lighting in some areas. Adding occupancy / vacancy sensors to one level<br />

of lighting would allow some lighting to remain on at all times (if necessary) while lighting above<br />

and beyond that would turn off when not necessary.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: HUB lower level.<br />

O&M Impact: Reduced re-lamping requirements.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Sensor life is estimated to be ten (10) years, but should lead to<br />

increased lamp life of the fixtures.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Sensor inspection and testing training.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Post-installation testing of sensor efficiency.<br />

Rebates/Incentives Available: Rebates are available through PPL’s E-power Program.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

ECM-1100<br />

Occupancy / Vacancy Sensors for Lighting<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

3,703 (4,266) 2.02 347<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$347 $520 1.5 years 67%


ECM-1102: <strong>Energy</strong> miser for vending machines<br />

Description: A vending machine is basically a refrigerator, and<br />

refrigerators use a lot of energy. Since the contents are nonperishable,<br />

there is no need to keep them at the absolute lowest<br />

possible temperature while no one is around to drink them (with the<br />

exception of dairy products). An energy miser connects the machine<br />

to an infrared sensor that detects when no one is around and turns off<br />

the power. The better miser units periodically allow a brief cooling<br />

cycle to meet the minimum requirements set by beverage<br />

manufacturers for their drinks’ sale.<br />

Even in a dormitory, there will still be stretches of time when no one is around to purchase<br />

drinks.<br />

Student polls at <strong>Dickinson</strong> support the use of this particular energy conservation measure.<br />

Please consult vendor prior to installation.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Vending machines in HUB.<br />

O&M Impact: Reduced run hours will extend life of vending machine compressors.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: This type of sensor has an average life cycle of fifteen (15) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Sensor operation and control methodology.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Timers can be installed to monitor vending machine run hours to<br />

verify performance after sensor installation.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1102<br />

Vending <strong>Energy</strong> Miser<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

850 0.52 88<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$88 $200 2.3 years 44%


ECM-1103: LED lights in walk-in coolers<br />

Description: LEDs, while always a good choice for lighting needs, are<br />

particularly suited to cold temperature applications like a walk-in cooler or<br />

freezer. They can provide two advantages over incandescent or even<br />

fluorescent lamps: LEDs generate less heat than other kinds of lighting,<br />

and they retain excellent efficiency at low temperatures. We recommend<br />

the switch is made to this superior technology.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: HUB kitchen walk-in coolers and freezers.<br />

O&M Impact: Reduced re-lamping.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Ten (10) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: None.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: None.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1103<br />

LEDs in Walk-in Coolers<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

1,401 0.85 145<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$145 $2,250 15.5 years 6%


ECM-1104: Snow melt pump control<br />

Description: It is recommended that some kind of control is installed on the snow melting system<br />

to ensure that it is running only when it needs to be. This could take the form of a snow sensor<br />

or connection to the BAS which can read local weather conditions and command the melt<br />

system accordingly.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: Snow melt pump system at service ramp in back of HUB.<br />

O&M Impact: Sensor cleaning, depending on type selected.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Fifteen (15) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Snow melt controller.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Monitoring of pump run time and temperature drop.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1104<br />

Snow Melt Pump Control<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

499 102,364 5.74 911<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$911 $950 1 years 96%


ECM-1107: Kitchen hood VFD control<br />

Description: We recommend increasing the control over<br />

kitchen hoods by adding variable frequency drive (VFD)<br />

control to the fan motors. This will allow full ventilation<br />

when necessary while cooking; but also permit setback to a<br />

lower level of power usage when equipment is not actively<br />

in use.<br />

One example of this type of control would be an infrared<br />

sensor which detects heat from the cooking equipment.<br />

When hot, the hood fans would ramp up to an appropriate<br />

speed. When cool, the fans would slow down to save<br />

energy.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: HUB kitchen hoods.<br />

O&M Impact: A Preventative Maintenance schedule should be added for periodic calibration of<br />

sensors and inspecting / testing of the VFD.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: With proper maintenance and periodic inspection, the VFD should have<br />

a life expectancy of fifteen (15) years. Fan life cycle should also be increased because the VFD<br />

will prevent tangential forces on the fan shaft that decrease bearing and seal life.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Training on VFD operation and maintenance.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Pre- and post-installation measurement of power should be<br />

performed to verify savings impact.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

ECM-1107<br />

Kitchen Hood VFD Control<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

5,596 125,203 10.05 1,630<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$1,630 $15,000 9.2 years 11%


ECM-1110: Disable AHU-7 electric heating coils<br />

Description: We recommend disabling electric heating coils associated with AHU-7. Installing<br />

standalone variable volume and temperature (VVT) diffusers, or BMS-controlled dampers with a<br />

variable volume sequence, will result in more efficient use of energy.<br />

This measure, if taken, will also allow for the use of a variable frequency drive (VFD) with this<br />

unit.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: HUB AHU-7.<br />

O&M Impact: Periodic re-commissioning of installed system.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Fifteen (15) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: New system controls.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: None.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

ECM-1110<br />

Disable AHU-7 Electric Heat Coil<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

8,923 (26,180) 4.03 704<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$704 $4,600 6.5 years 15%


ECM-1112: Address negative building pressure<br />

Description: We found that the building is experiencing a negative air pressure. This means that<br />

more air is being exhausted via ductwork than is being taken in through the ventilation system.<br />

Since unequal pressures naturally try to equalize, outside air will infiltrate through doors,<br />

windows, and any openings in the building exterior. Such infiltration contributes additional load<br />

during heating or cooling of interior spaces.<br />

We recommend starting with a review of kitchen make-up air options. There may be an<br />

opportunity to use building air from other systems to reduce infiltration of outdoor air. If the<br />

Dining Room AHU OA minimum is to remain at zero and the MAU off, utilize unconditioned<br />

internal make-up air (short circuit supply) for partial make-up. Install side panels and canopies at<br />

the hoods to reduce spillage and exhaust requirements.<br />

Final savings will depend on the exact approach used and the design parameters chosen.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: HUB.<br />

O&M Impact: Monitoring of building pressure.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Twenty (20) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Relationship of building ventilation and exhaust system.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: None.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

ECM-1112<br />

Address Negative Pressure<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

6,252 155,808 12.07 1,955<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$1,955 $25,000 12.8 years 8%


ECM-1113: Convert AHU from hot / cold deck<br />

system to VAV<br />

Description: An air handling unit (AHU) hot / cold deck<br />

system is one where the AHU has a dedicated<br />

discharge for hot air (with a heating coil) and a<br />

separate discharge for cold air (with a cooling coil).<br />

This type of system can easily waste energy by<br />

cooling and heating at the same time. To avoid this,<br />

we recommend changing to a variable air volume<br />

(VAV) terminal box setup.<br />

When we examined the control system, we discovered<br />

that two HUB units, AHU-3 and AHU-5, have this dual<br />

system in place. During a check of AHU-5 the unit was introducing excess air in the economizer<br />

mode while the hot deck heating valve was open. That implies a function of heating, but it was<br />

also allowing outdoor air in through its cold air ducting. Installation of VAVs would avoid this<br />

issue.<br />

The numbers below represent a programming upgrade for hot and cold deck temperature resets<br />

to limit simultaneous heating and cooling.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: HUB AHU-3 and AHU-5.<br />

O&M Impact: Periodic re-commissioning.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: VAV boxes have an average life cycle of twenty (20) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Since there are existing VAV systems elsewhere on campus, no<br />

additional training should be required<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Trend data of heating and cooling positions valve.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1113<br />

Convert to VAV<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

160,000 8.5 1,343<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$1,343 $500 0.4 years 269%


ECM-1115: <strong>Energy</strong> recovery<br />

Description: The concept of energy recovery consists of taking energy that is created as a<br />

byproduct of a process, or is left over after a process, and utilizing that energy for something<br />

else. Refrigeration cycles are a good place to find this kind of recoverable energy because in<br />

order to cool a space, heat must be removed from the space and deposited somewhere else.<br />

That removed heat can sometimes be used for another purpose, depending on the system<br />

layouts and temperatures involved.<br />

We think that the walk-in coolers and freezers in the HUB kitchen area present an opportunity<br />

for energy recovery. The condensers of these units reject heat into the environment – this heat<br />

could be used to meet some of the need for domestic hot water in the building.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: HUB walk-in coolers and freezers.<br />

O&M Impact: General heat pump maintenance.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Twenty (20) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Heat pump maintenance and relationship with secondary heat<br />

source.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: None<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: Custom rebates available through PPL’s E-power Program, if<br />

pursued.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1115<br />

<strong>Energy</strong> Recovery<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

(1,419) (601,155) 31.06 4,898<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$4,898 $40,000 8.2 years 12%


ECM-1116: Cooler energy miser<br />

Description: Display coolers consume a lot of energy. While it is<br />

important to keep contents cold, most units are designed to provide<br />

a level of cooling for a worst case scenario – doors opening and<br />

closing many times per hour. In reality, during periods of low usage,<br />

significant setback is possible without jeopardizing the safety of<br />

consumers. Installing a device called an “energy miser”, which<br />

detects the presence of customers (or, as it were, a lack of<br />

customers during slow periods), will allow the cooler to reduce the<br />

number of cycles it runs when not in heavy use. This will cut energy<br />

costs and contribute to a longer useful lifespan by reducing wear and<br />

tear.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: HUB display coolers.<br />

O&M Impact: Reduce run hours will extend life of compressors.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: This type of sensor has an average life cycle of fifteen (15) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Sensor operation and control metholodology.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Timers can be installed to monitor run hours to verify<br />

performance after sensor installation.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1116<br />

Cooler <strong>Energy</strong> Miser<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

2,750 1.67 285<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$285 $750 2.6 years 38%


ECM-1120: Tie into main chilled water loop<br />

Description: When a campus already has a wide distribution system for chilled water (CHW)<br />

from a central location, it makes sense to utilize that loop for as many end uses as possible. It<br />

would be advisable to connect a building that currently uses its own chiller into this system to<br />

enjoy the benefits of centralization.<br />

In the HUB basement, it appears that piping for the central plant loop and the HUB dedicated<br />

chiller are in the same room (with AHU-14) so making this switch should be relatively<br />

straightforward.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: HUB chilled water loops.<br />

O&M Impact: Seasonal switchover required.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Permanent.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Valve locations and switchovers procedure.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Reduced run time of dedicated chiller.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1120<br />

Tie Into Main CHW Loop<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

18,295 11.12 1.894<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$1,894 $8,500 4.5 years 22%


ECM-1122: Control of exhaust fans - bathroom<br />

Description: Currently the exhaust fans seem to be controlled inefficiently. Instead of having<br />

them run constantly, it is recommended that there is control of their operation with time clocks<br />

so that they run only while buildings are open, or occupancy sensors which would turn them on<br />

only when the bathroom is in use.<br />

Occupancy sensor control for the bathroom exhaust fans in the HUB is also suggested.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: HUB bathroom exhaust fan.<br />

O&M Impact: Oversight of control setting / programming will be required.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Control equipment has an average life cycle of fifteen (15) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Sensor locations.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: None.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

ECM-1122<br />

Exhaust Fan Control – HUB Bathroom<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

1,815 16,122 1.96 323<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$323 $1600 5 years 20%


ECM-1125: Control of exhaust fans - theater<br />

Description: Currently the exhaust fans seem to be controlled inefficiently. Instead of running<br />

them constantly, we recommend that they are operated with time clocks so that they run only<br />

while buildings are open, with occupancy sensors which would turn them on only when the<br />

bathroom is in use.<br />

We also suggest occupancy sensor control for the exhaust fans in the HUB that serve the<br />

theater / dressing room. Alternatively, a time schedule could be implemented to the same<br />

effect.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: HUB theater area exhaust fan.<br />

O&M Impact: Oversight of control setting / programming will be required.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Control equipment has an average life cycle of fifteen (15) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Sensor locations.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: None.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: None.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

ECM-1125<br />

Exhaust Fan Control – HUB Theater<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

3,906 38,216 4.4 725<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$725 $2,750 3.8 years 26%


ECM-1127: Upgrade lighting - corridor<br />

Description: It appears there remains some outdated lighting<br />

still remaining in the building. We recommend the<br />

replacement of these with newer, more efficient models<br />

which use substantially less energy. The main culprit in<br />

these cases is usually the T-12 type fluorescent lamp. This<br />

was the industry standard in the recent past, but has been<br />

superseded by better technology today – particularly T-8 and<br />

T-5 fluorescents. These offer improved efficiency without<br />

the increase in price to cutting-edge lighting such as LEDs.<br />

The corridor lighting in the basement is still T-12, and should<br />

be upgraded to the more efficient T-8 or T-5 models.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: HUB basement corridor lighting<br />

O&M Impact: Reduced re-lamping.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Lighting fixtures have an average life cycle of twenty (20) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Lighting efficacy and spectrally enhanced lighting opportunities.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: HUB electric meter or additional submeter.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: PPL E-power Program incentives at $6 per lamp are available.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

ECM-1127<br />

Lighting Upgrade - Corridor<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

7,702 (10,094) 4.14 712<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$712 $1,939 2.7 years 37%


ECM-1128: Upgrade lighting – Devil’s Den<br />

Description: There is still some outdated lighting<br />

remaining in the building. We recommend the<br />

replacement of these with newer, more efficient models<br />

which use substantially less energy. The main culprit in<br />

these cases is usually the T-12 type fluorescent lamp.<br />

This was the industry standard in the recent past, but<br />

has been superseded by better technology today –<br />

particularly T-8 and T-5 fluorescents. These offer<br />

improved efficiency without the increase in price to<br />

cutting-edge lighting such as LEDs.<br />

The Devil’s Den still has some T-12, and should be upgraded to the more efficient T-8 or T-5<br />

models.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: HUB basement – Devil’s Den.<br />

O&M Impact: Reduced re-lamping.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Lighting fixtures have an average life cycle of twenty (20) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Lighting efficacy and spectrally enhanced lighting opportunities.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: HUB electric meter or additional submeter.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: PPL E-power Program incentives at $6 per lamp are available.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

ECM-1128<br />

Lighting Upgrade – Devil’s Den<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

2,209 (1,497) 1.26 216<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$216 $1,643 7.6 years 13%


ECM-1129: Upgrade lighting - bookstore<br />

Description: There is still some outdated lighting remaining in the building. We recommend the<br />

replacement of these with newer, more efficient models which use substantially less energy.<br />

The main culprit in these cases is usually the T-12 type fluorescent lamp. This was the industry<br />

standard in the recent past, but has been superseded by better technology today – particularly<br />

T-8 and T-5 fluorescents. These offer improved efficiency without the increase in price to<br />

cutting-edge lighting such as LEDs.<br />

The bookstore still has some T-12, and should be upgraded to the more efficient T-8 or T-5<br />

models.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: HUB basement – bookstore.<br />

O&M Impact: Reduced re-lamping.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Lighting fixtures have an average life cycle of twenty (20) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Lighting efficacy and spectrally enhanced lighting opportunities.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Test with light sensor the footcandle reading before retrofit and<br />

after to ensure adequate light. Measure reduction in amp draw to fixtures as well.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: PPL E-power Program incentives at $6 per lamp are available.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

ECM-1129<br />

Lighting Upgrade - Bookstore<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

9,826 (3,950) 5.76 984<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$984 $5,532 5.6 years 18%


ECM-1130: Upgrade lighting - bathrooms<br />

Description: There is still some outdated lighting remaining in the building. We recommend the<br />

replacement of these with newer, more efficient models which use substantially less energy.<br />

The main culprit in these cases is usually the T-12 type fluorescent lamp. This was the industry<br />

standard in the recent past, but has been superseded by better technology today – particularly<br />

T-8 and T-5 fluorescents. These offer improved efficiency without the increase in price to<br />

cutting-edge lighting such as LEDs.<br />

The HUB basement bathrooms still have some T-12, and should be upgraded to the more<br />

efficient T-8 or T-5 models.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: HUB basement bathrooms.<br />

O&M Impact: Reduced re-lamping.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Lighting fixtures have an average life cycle of twenty (20) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Lighting efficacy and spectrally enhanced lighting opportunities.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Test with light sensor the footcandle reading before retrofit and<br />

after to ensure adequate light. Measure reduction in amp draw to fixtures as well.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: PPL E-power Program incentives at $6 per lamp are available.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

ECM-1130<br />

Lighting Upgrade - Bathrooms<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

1,005 (1,317) 0.54 93<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$93 $204 2.2 years 46%


ECM-1131: Upgrade lighting - laundry<br />

Description: There remains some outdated lighting still remaining in the building. We<br />

recommend the replacement of these with newer, more efficient models which use substantially<br />

less energy. The main culprit in these cases is usually the T-12 type fluorescent lamp. This<br />

was the industry standard in the recent past, but has been superseded by better technology<br />

today – particularly T-8 and T-5 fluorescents. These offer improved efficiency without the<br />

increase in price to cutting-edge lighting such as LEDs.<br />

The laundry room still has some T-12, and should be upgraded to the more efficient T-8 or T-5<br />

models.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: HUB laundry room.<br />

O&M Impact: Reduced re-lamping.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: Lighting fixtures have an average life cycle of twenty (20) years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Lighting efficacy and spectrally enhanced lighting opportunities.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Test with light sensor the footcandle reading before retrofit and<br />

after to ensure adequate light. Measure reduction in amp draw to fixtures as well.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: PPL E-power Program incentives at $6 per lamp are available.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

ECM-1131<br />

Lighting Upgrade - Laundry<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

931 (373) 0.55 93<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$93 $530 5.7 years 18%


ECM-1135: Retrocommissioning (RCx) of HVAC Systems<br />

Description: Retrocommissioning (RCx) is a process of testing and measurement to verify that<br />

systems are still meeting their design intent. As years pass, even finely-tuned systems can<br />

slowly drift away from ideal conditions and it becomes harder for them to hit their target<br />

temperatures, airflows, and other setpoints. RCx acts as a tune-up, identifying where<br />

weaknesses and non-functionalities have developed and allows recommendations to be made<br />

that will improve system performance.<br />

The savings below are estimates based on our experience and independent studies of<br />

retrocommissioning. The costs include the commissioning itself, and also an estimate for<br />

remediation of problems found. Actual results will vary depending on what issues the process<br />

finds.<br />

Applicable Equipment / Buildings: All HVAC and lighting control systems in HUB.<br />

O&M Impact: RCx process will lead to improved system operation and a reduction in College<br />

staff O&M for troubleshooting issues.<br />

Expected Life of ECM: We recommend that systems be commissioned every 3-5 years.<br />

Staff Training Requirements: Staff training should occur for any changes to sequences of<br />

operation that are implemented to improve system performance as outlined in RCx process.<br />

Recommended M&V Method: Verify performance of building steam and chilled water meter and<br />

provide monthly reporting before and after Rx process.<br />

Rebates / Incentives Available: This ECM may be eligible for a custom rebate from PPL Epower<br />

Program if pursued.<br />

Electricity<br />

(kWh)<br />

Gas<br />

(MBTU)<br />

Chilled<br />

Water (BTU)<br />

ECM-1135<br />

Retrocommissioning<br />

Annual Savings<br />

Hot Water<br />

(BTU) Oil (gal)<br />

CO2<br />

(mtons) $ Dollars<br />

120,000 950,000 123.38 20,393<br />

Economic Performance<br />

$ Annual Savings $ Installed Cost Simple Payback ROI<br />

$20,393 $60,000 2.9 years 34%


<strong>Dickinson</strong> College<br />

<strong>Energy</strong> Capital Investment Plan<br />

STATUS COMMENTS<br />

CO2 REDUCTION<br />

MTONS<br />

ROI %<br />

PAYBACK<br />

PERIOD<br />

ANNUAL SAVINGS<br />

ESTIMATED ELEC.<br />

REDUCTION KWH<br />

ESTIMATED GAS<br />

REDUCTION MBTU<br />

ENERGY EFFICIENCY<br />

MEASURE COST<br />

BUILDING PROJECT<br />

ENERGY SUB-<br />

SYSTEM<br />

NUM<br />

1001 End Use Library Review operation of existing systems. See separate 'Cx' list' of identified items. NA NA NA NA NA NA Open<br />

AHUs and perimeter<br />

radiation remain off during<br />

the unoccupied mode. Occ<br />

M-R 8am - 2am. F 8-10;<br />

Sa10-10; Su10-2am<br />

$ 5,000 81,725 5,489 $ 1,254 4.0 25% 7.67 Open<br />

1002 End Use Library<br />

Provide a method of time control for the rooftop exhaust fans. Several fans may operate<br />

continuously.<br />

Closed<br />

Closed<br />

1003 End Use Waidner VAVs throughout are nearing the end of their useful life. Replace VAVs, providing DDC control<br />

with ith occupancy sensors ( (enclosed l dllocations) ti ) and d CO2 sensors ( (coverage ffor all ll llocations). ti )<br />

Optimize domestic hot water generation. If the recirc pump at the Spahr domestic water heater<br />

is to remain off, consider the use of an instantaneous domestic water heater (energy factor<br />

over 0.82; current 1991 unit's energy factor is 0.59).<br />

1004 Generation Spahr<br />

Plant active at 52 F OAT<br />

during day, 38 F at night.<br />

Library/ATS in hub. Start<br />

at 3-4 am in the morning.<br />

Night mode at 9 pm.<br />

NA NA NA NA NA NA Open<br />

Provide separate occupied and unoccupied OA lockouts for the hot water systems by building.<br />

Although the plant is typically off at night, the plant schedule is 3:00 ‐ 20:30. Some savings can<br />

be achieved at buildings with reduced schedules while allowing the plant to provide heat to the<br />

dorms or other areas of high demand during off‐hours.<br />

Consider providing thermostat covers at thermostats in public areas. Several thremostats are<br />

provided with day/auto switches with varying settings (adjustable by library users) and<br />

variations in day/night setpoints (eg reading room, open to much of library, indicates a 70 F<br />

setpoint during the night).<br />

1006 End Use Multiple<br />

Closed<br />

Library<br />

1007 Community<br />

Involvement<br />

If bbelow l 42 or 45 F OA<br />

lockout, radiation is<br />

enabled. Roughly 2<br />

months of operation.<br />

1008 End Use Spahr Provide hot water perimeter radiation or fan‐powered VAVs at the staff work area in Spahr to $ 17,500 (91,000) 21,336 $ 1,445 12.1 8% 8.12 Open<br />

replace the existing electric heat.<br />

Convert Spahr pumps P‐4, P‐14 and P‐15 to variable flow. Convert associated AHU piping to<br />

$ 12,500 - 28,577 $ 2,958 4.2 24% 17.34 Open<br />

two‐way with electronic actuation.<br />

Convert chilled water pumps P‐16 and P‐17 serving Waidner to variable flow (currently two‐<br />

$ 9,000 - 29,483 $ 3,052 2.9 34% 17.89 Open<br />

way valves, piping bypass).<br />

Convert hot water pumps P‐11 and P‐12 serving Waidner to variable flow (currently two‐way<br />

1011 Distribution Library<br />

$ 8,500 - 10,716 $ 1,109 7.7 13% 6.51 Open<br />

valves, piping bypass).<br />

1012 End Use Library Provide daylighting control at perimeter locations throughout. $ 6,000 (6,719) 5,127 $ 474 12.7 8% 2.76 Open<br />

Retrofit the few remaining T12 fixtures and incandescent exit lighting at the Spahr lower level<br />

1013 End Use Spahr<br />

(near elevator).<br />

1014 Distribution Waidner Use extended surface area filters at the Waidner AHUs. $ 2,000 - 18,785 $ 744 2.7 37% 11.42 Open<br />

1015 End Use Waidner Install ll occupancy/vacancy / sensors to control l ffor stack k llighting h at Waidner. d<br />

$ 2,850 (5,666) 6,147 $ 589 4.8 21% 3.43 Open<br />

1016 End Use Waidner Install occupancy sensors at the study rooms. $ 400 (164) 146 $ 14 29.2 3% 0.08 Open<br />

Provide submetering for building energy monitoring, including chilled water energy, heating<br />

1017 Data Multiple<br />

NA NA NA NA NA NA Open<br />

energy and potential breakdown of electric use.<br />

Install aerators to reduce flow at the lavatories to reduce hot water heating energy and water<br />

1018 End Use Spahr consumption (currently 2.2 gpm). Also consider retrofit kits to reduce flow at the water closets<br />

(currently 1.6 gpf).<br />

1009 Distribution Spahr<br />

1010 Distribution Library<br />

$ 150 - 329 $ 34 4.4 23% 0.20 Open<br />

Lavatories indicate 2.2<br />

gpm. Closed; hot water not<br />

available to reduce.<br />

NA NA NA NA NA NA Closed


VAVs not currently tied to<br />

BAS. Excess pressure<br />

capacity is currently<br />

unknown.<br />

NA NA NA NA NA NA Open<br />

1019 Distribution Waidner<br />

Implement a static pressure reset for the Waidner AHUs.<br />

1020 Distribution Spahr Remove the inlet guide vanes at AC‐4 and provide VFD control. $ 6,500 - 28,215 $ 2,920 2.2 45% 17.15 Open 15 HP<br />

AHUs and perimeter<br />

radiation remain off during<br />

the unoccupied mode. Occ<br />

M-R 8am - 2am. F 8-10;<br />

Sa10-10; Su10-2am.<br />

Payback analysis reflects<br />

savings from hot water<br />

radiation compared to<br />

electric (added fan control<br />

not included).<br />

$ 74,660 (426,563) 100,015 $ 6,772 11.0 9% 38.13 Open<br />

Convert Spahr perimeter electric heat to hydronic (baseboard or radiant panel) and install VFDs<br />

at Spahr units AHU‐1 and AHU‐2. Reduce airflow in the heating mode with proportional/PID<br />

control relative to zone temperature. Alternatively, implement fan cycling for Spahr units AHU‐<br />

1 and AHU‐2 such that the fan remains off (and valves closed) when space temperature and<br />

CO2 levels are acceptable. Ensure that perimeter heat (once hot water) is the primary stage of<br />

heating. Savings can be realized through reduced fan and hot water energy consumption in the<br />

heating months. Comfort control can be improved through extended operation of perimeter<br />

heat.<br />

Partially delamp Spahr surface lights at stack areas. Provide individual fixtures supported by<br />

stacks to be controlled by integral occupancy sensors.<br />

1021 Distribution Spahr<br />

$ 211,995 - 112,863 $ 11,682 18.1 6% 68.59 Open<br />

1022 End Use Spahr<br />

NA NA NA NA NA NA Open<br />

Review T8 lamp selection. Current lamps observed are 32 W with a CCT of 3000. Investigate<br />

opportunities for spectrally enhanced lighting using energy saving T8 lamps with a higher<br />

coordinated color temperature. Also review options for extended lamp life.<br />

1023 End Use Waidner<br />

As a further measure,<br />

consider installing CO2<br />

sensors to allow airflow<br />

setback. Savings depend<br />

on provided sequence and<br />

airflow setback.<br />

NA NA NA NA NA NA Open<br />

1024 End Use Waidner<br />

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD Open<br />

Review opportunities to convert constant volume box control to variable volume.<br />

Review setback opportunities for the collections area heat pump units. Glycol pumps appear to<br />

operate continuously continuously with unit fans cycling based on on space space conditions. There may be an<br />

opportunity to set back temperature during unoccupied periods while maintaining temperature<br />

and humidity within acceptable limits.<br />

Install a timed light switch for lighting at the storage/stack space of the collections area.<br />

Currently, lighting appears to remain on.<br />

1025 End Use Waidner<br />

This refers to the staff<br />

area of the collections.<br />

$ 375 (1,152) 2,686 $ 268 1.4 72% 1.57 Open<br />

1026 End Use Waidner<br />

Closed No replacement planned<br />

Closed<br />

1027 Distribution Spahr Ventilation systems in the Spahr penthouse are near the end of their useful life. <strong>Energy</strong> savings<br />

can be achieved through selection of new systems and associated control methods.<br />

Investigate opportunities to stagger use and scheduling (perimeter and lighting) of the library<br />

reading/non‐aisle areas based on actual use, including offices.<br />

1028 End Use Library<br />

Other sequences such as<br />

night purge, mixed air<br />

control of freeze pumps<br />

may also provide small<br />

energy savings savings.<br />

closed Closed<br />

1029 End Use Library<br />

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD Open<br />

Consider implementing optimum start/stop sequences for the ventilation systems to operate<br />

systems without fresh air (applicable to Waidner units without CO2 sensors) and only as<br />

needed, and review early morning use (currently, the building is scheduled occupied two hours<br />

prior to building public use).<br />

Investigate low‐e glazing options to reduce solar heat gain. Alternative options include blinds or<br />

external shading.<br />

1031 End Use Multiple Implement a process for sensor calibration (DDC and pneumatic) throughout. NA NA NA NA NA NA Open<br />

1030 End Use Library


Cost depends on<br />

scope/frequency and<br />

savings will vary based on<br />

conditions found.<br />

Independent studies of<br />

payback from first analysis<br />

typically under half a year.<br />

$ 4,000 725,000 - $ 6,084 0.7 152% 38.50 Open<br />

1032 Distribution Multiple<br />

8" triple duty valves.<br />

Pumps alternate<br />

automatically by schedule.<br />

Implement a process for steam trap service throughout. For future locations, consider<br />

condensate line temperature sensors to alarm in the event of trap failure.<br />

1033 Distribution Multiple Implement a process for regular strainer cleaning. NA NA NA NA NA NA Open<br />

Fully open balance valves at variable speed pumps. Of particular interest are the chilled water<br />

pumps (50 HP), observed with balance valves at 11.9 and 2.0. Lesser variations were observed $ - - 17,500 $ 1,811 0.0 #DIV/0! 10.63 Open<br />

at the hot water pumps.<br />

1035 Distribution Rector Implement a process for heat exchanger cleaning. Closed<br />

1034 Distribution Rector<br />

Also consider insulating<br />

steam traps (excluding<br />

those that operate solely<br />

on temperature)<br />

1036 Distribution Rector $ 4,180 37,464 $ 455 9.2 11% 1.99 Open<br />

Provide removable insulating jackets for steam gate valves at the mechanical room.<br />

NA NA NA NA NA NA Open<br />

1037 End Use Rector Review operation of existing systems. See separate 'Cx' list' of identified items. Of particular<br />

interest are faulty temperature sensors (steam and/or discharge) at the AHUs.<br />

NA NA NA NA NA NA Open<br />

1038 Distribution Rector Enable steam flow to both heat exchangers to increase heat transfer area. Currently steam is<br />

disabled from one exchanger although hot water flow remains through both.<br />

Currently start/stop South<br />

Bar on a daily basis; 2nd<br />

brought online roughly 3<br />

days per week.<br />

$ 8,500 - 34,809 $ 2,792 3.0 33% 21.15 Open<br />

1042 Distribution Rector<br />

$ 1,750 16,122 5,456 $ 700 2.5 40% 4.17 Open 850 cfm; 1.5 MHP<br />

Use extended surface area filters at the AHUs.<br />

EF‐13 (noted for room 1229 autoclave) appears to remain in operation regardless of autoclave<br />

1044 End Use Rector<br />

operation.<br />

Provide BMS control of the energy recovery wheels to allow monitoring and control based on<br />

actual DAT setpoint. All wheels were observed with efficiencies below 30% (reduced speed to<br />

control for a 52 F wheel leaving air temperature although the AHU DAT setpoints were 60, $ 7,000 2,837,543 71,239 $ 37,139 0.2 531% 193.98 Open<br />

causing unneccessary steam heat. Note faulty temperature sensors at the units also cause<br />

improper operation.<br />

Review energy performance of parallel AHUs operating together as opposed to alternating<br />

(with static pressure setpoints derated to equal operation of single unit). This may increase<br />

heat transfer efficiencies and reduce leakage/exfiltration through isolation dampers (leakage<br />

observed at both north penthouse units into inoperable unit). Note that if one AHU is to<br />

1046 Distribution Rector<br />

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD Open<br />

remain in operation, use air handling unit with the higher efficiency (least input motor<br />

amperage). Per observation, NB typically operates with one unit during daytime hours and SB<br />

with both. All units have additional capacity (with sheave adjustment) even when running at<br />

full speed.<br />

Investigate opportunities for solar hot water heating. Note that the existing hot water heating<br />

is in the north bar penthouse below the flat roof.<br />

1048 Generation Rector Replace the existing domestic hot water heater with a condensing hot water heater. $ 27,000 193,263 - $ 1,876 14.4 7% 10.26 Open<br />

1045 Distribution Rector<br />

Closed<br />

1047 Generation Rector<br />

$ - 522,420 110,824 $ 15,855 0.0 #DIV/0! 95.09 Open<br />

AHUs throughout Waidner and Spahr were observed in economizer operation while the radiant<br />

heating zones at both buildings were active. Consider reviewing applicable setpoints and<br />

adjusting deadbands to reduce competition for temperature.<br />

1050 End Use Library


Labs currently use<br />

dimmable ballasts with<br />

daylighting control, but<br />

light levels remain high to<br />

$ 1,500 (15,435) 11,777 $ 1,089 1.4 73% 6.34 Open<br />

Optimize daylighting at labs throughout. Reduce daylighting minimum threshold and reduce<br />

dimming rate to account for sudden changes (clouds). Additional benefits can be realized from<br />

reducing the occupancy sensor minimum runtime.<br />

1052 End Use Rector<br />

reduce fluctuations.<br />

Consult vendor prior to<br />

installation.<br />

1054 End Use Rector Install improved control (VendingMiser) at the cooled vending machine. $ 200 - 850 $ 88 2.3 44% 0.52 Open<br />

$ 600 (4,386) 3,310 $ 306 2.0 51% 1.78 Open<br />

Adjust light level threshold to improve daylighting control at the lobby area. Ensure all required<br />

circuits are connected.<br />

1055 End Use Rector<br />

Majority of savings will<br />

also be accounted for in<br />

lab VOC DCV project.<br />

$ 60,000 1,051,476 595,026 $ 70,410 0.9 117% 417.44 Open<br />

Provide occupancy sensors at the labs to reduce airflow and temperature when the spaces are<br />

not in use.<br />

Most hoods maintain a minimum flow of 300 ‐ 325 cfm with the sash fully closed. In hood‐<br />

driven spaces (during occupied or unoccupied mode), energy savings can be achieved by<br />

lowering this limit. Note that savings would be increased if the air change rate is reduced (eg<br />

estimated at at 15 15‐16 16 ACH in in lab lab 2118) 2118).<br />

Optimize control of AHU‐V‐1. Temperature setpoints controlling the heat plate (dampers) and<br />

steam do not appear optimized for discharge air temperature control.<br />

1056 End Use Rector<br />

Savings are included<br />

included in the lab VOC<br />

project.<br />

NA NA NA NA NA NA Open<br />

1057 End Use Rector<br />

$ 3,500 387,736 9,094 $ 5,008 0.7 143% 26.12 Open<br />

1058 Distribution Rector<br />

Includes some cost for<br />

issue resolution. Savings<br />

will depend on results of<br />

commissioning process.<br />

$ 65,000 1,250,000 150,000 $ 26,015 2.5 40% 157.54 Open<br />

Lights currently operate<br />

24/7<br />

$ 5,500 (23,322) 20,461 $ 1,891 2.9 34% 11.20 Open<br />

1059 End Use Rector Perform retrocommissioning for building HVAC systems. Many instances of faulty sensors,<br />

dampers or valves were observed. A review of lab airflows (design and actual) is also<br />

recommended.<br />

Corridors are provided with bilevel lighting (alternating fixtures on separate circuits). Control<br />

higher lighting level through the use of occupancy sensors.<br />

Provide BAS control of the hot water system. Install zone thermostats to limit pump operation,<br />

and include scheduling with OA lockouts and hot water OA reset. Include toilet exhaust fans<br />

and domestic hot water input for curtailment period scheduling.<br />

Install Danfoss valves at the student rooms to limit waste heat ( (open p windows) ) and excess heat<br />

at student rooms during the winter. Primary consideration should be given to upper level or<br />

warmer spaces.<br />

Both boilers remain hot although boilers appear to be installed with significant redundancy.<br />

Valve boilers to reduce radiant losses and increased lead boiler energy use through<br />

unneccessary blending when one boiler is sufficient.<br />

1060 End Use Adams<br />

In progress<br />

In<br />

progress<br />

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD<br />

1061 Generation Adams<br />

Feasibility and benefit<br />

would ld require i review i of f<br />

existing piping<br />

configuration.<br />

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD Open<br />

1063 End Use Adams<br />

Currently uses a 60 F OA<br />

lockout. Boilers cycle<br />

monthly.<br />

$ - 50,744 - $ 493 0.0 #DIV/0! 2.69 Open<br />

1064 Generation Adams<br />

Restroom lighting should<br />

also be considered at this<br />

time. Lighting currently<br />

operates 24/7.<br />

$ 4,346 (20,990) 18,415 $ 1,702 2.6 39% 10.08 Open<br />

1065 End Use Adams<br />

Retrofit corridor lighting from T12 to T8.<br />

Not desirable due to warmup<br />

time required and<br />

potential component<br />

Closed<br />

1067 End Use Adams Utilize window air conditioners with control inputs for occupancy control (improved<br />

thermostatic control or door/window sensor inputs could also be considered).<br />

failure.<br />

Consult vendor prior to<br />

installation installation.<br />

1068 End Use Adams $ 200 - 850 $ 88 2.3 44% 0.52 Open p<br />

Install improved control (VendingMiser) at the cooled cooled vending machine. machine.<br />

Also consider occupancy<br />

control of laundry, vending<br />

and support areas.<br />

$ 8,000 (5,461) 12,008 $ 1,190 6.7 15% 7.01 Open<br />

1069 End Use Adams<br />

$ 420 102,027 - $ 991 0.4 236% 5.42 Open<br />

Install vacancy sensors for dorm room lighting.<br />

1070 End Use Adams Install dual flush retrofit kits at the water closets (currently 1.6 gpf). NA NA NA NA NA NA Open<br />

Install low flow aerators at the lavatories to decrease water and natural gas (hot water)<br />

consumption.<br />

1071 End Use Adams


$ - 5,800 310 $ 81 0.0 #DIV/0! 0.50 Open<br />

Closed<br />

1073 Distribution Adams The domestic hot water recirc pump aquastat is set at 130 F and appears to run continuously.<br />

Lower limit to reduce pump operation, pipe losses and water heater cycling.<br />

1074 Generation Adams Replace the existing domestic hot water heater with a condensing hot water heater. $ 20,000 181,094 - $ 1,758 11.4 9% 9.62 Open<br />

Install condensing boilers to replace current boilers. Note that an existing dual‐fuel boiler<br />

1075 Generation Adams<br />

$ 60,000 219,368 - $ 2,130 28.2 4% 11.65 Open<br />

should remain in place to retain interruptible gas rates.<br />

Provide waste drain heat recovery to reclaim heat from the washers and showers (future<br />

1076 Generation Adams<br />

renovation).<br />

1080 Generation HUB Investigate opportunities for cogeneration or trigeneration. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD Open<br />

Project includes automatic<br />

valves under DDC control.<br />

$ 4,500 103,322 - $ 867 5.2 19% 5.49 Open<br />

1081 Distribution HUB<br />

Isolate the summer boiler to reduce radiant losses when the plant steam system is active.<br />

2 heat exchangers.<br />

Savings will vary based on<br />

ffound d conditions diti and d<br />

whether locations served<br />

are driving factors in<br />

steam distribution<br />

pressure.<br />

NA NA NA NA NA NA Closed<br />

1082 Distribution HUB<br />

Implement a process for heat exchanger cleaning.<br />

Also consider insulating<br />

steam traps (excluding<br />

thermostatic and<br />

thermodynamic that<br />

operate solely on<br />

temperature)<br />

$ 2,480 14,658 $ 178 13.9 7% 0.78 Open<br />

1083 Distribution HUB<br />

Provide removable insulating jackets for steam gate valves at the mechanical room.<br />

Currently the summer<br />

boiler runs until 8pm (only<br />

runs if heating plant is off).<br />

Savings will depend on<br />

available setback duration.<br />

$ 450 6,599 340 $ 95 4.8 21% 0.56 Open<br />

1084 Distribution HUB<br />

Provide time control for the domestic hot water recirc pump to reduce boiler cycling/stack<br />

losses, line losses and pump operation during unoccupied hours.<br />

2x15HP; mix mix of two- and<br />

three-way valves.<br />

1085 Distribution HUB Provide variable speed control for the hot water pumps. $ 9,000 - 21,242 $ 2,199 4.1 24% 12.91 Open<br />

serves mail room, writing<br />

center. 60 ton. Runs to 30<br />

F. runs 24/7 year-round<br />

$ 22,500 - 22,990 $ 2,380 9.5 11% 13.97 Open<br />

Install a water‐side economizer to provide free cooling of chilled water in the cooler months.<br />

Alternatively, investigate opportunities to cool the air using the MAU intake (currently not in<br />

operation). This will preheat MAU air and provide cooling for the chilled water loop.<br />

1086 Generation HUB<br />

Savings depend on use of<br />

a minimum fresh air intake<br />

(damper position).<br />

NA NA NA NA NA NA Open<br />

1088 End Use HUB Install a CO2 sensor at the basement level associated with AHU‐1 and program a demand<br />

controlled ventilation sequence.<br />

2.2, 2.5 gpm at fixturs<br />

checked<br />

Separated into multiple<br />

items.<br />

1089 End Use HUB Install low flow aerators at the lavatories. $ 120 12,028 - $ 101 1.2 84% 0.64 Open<br />

1090 End Use HUB Retrofit lower level T12 fixtures with T8 lamps. Closed<br />

1091 End Use HUB Install eCube temperature sensors at the remaining coolers. Closed<br />

Project is for seven<br />

locations; already present<br />

at two walk-ins).<br />

$ 1,225 - 8,500 $ 880 1.4 72% 5.17 Open<br />

1092 Distribution HUB<br />

Savings will depend on<br />

whether this building is a<br />

driving factor of plant<br />

operation.<br />

NA NA NA NA NA NA Closed<br />

Install strip curtains at walk‐in freezers and coolers throughout.<br />

Program occupied and unoccupied OA lockouts for the hot water pumps. This will allow further<br />

1093 Distribution HUB setback while the central heating plant maintains unoccupied temperature control for the<br />

dorms or other areas of higher demand.<br />

1094 Generation HUB Install a condensing boiler for domestic hot water service. $ 30,000 272,219 - $ 2,643 11.4 9% 14.46 Open<br />

Savings will depend on<br />

exfiltration rate, unknown.<br />

NA NA NA NA NA NA Open<br />

Provide dampers and hot water valve control to isolate basement plenum hot water reheat<br />

coils to isolate offices outside of office hours.<br />

1096 End Use HUB


$ 1,250 19,141 - $ 161 7.8 13% 1.02 Open<br />

Provide scheduling control for the basement perimeter radiation, including separate occupied<br />

and unoccupied setpoints. Currently the loop uses a stand‐alone thermostat and is active<br />

whenever the plant is on.<br />

1097 End Use HUB<br />

Savings will depend on<br />

amount of air leakage<br />

between zones and<br />

unconditioned spaces.<br />

1098 Distribution HUB Extend basement supply ductwork to eliminate the need for plenum heating and potential<br />

NA NA NA NA NA NA Open<br />

leakage of conditioned air to unconditioned spaces or between zones.<br />

1099 Distribution HUB Install VFDs for control of the chilled water pumps (plant service). $ 9,500 - 29,483 $ 3,052 3.1 32% 17.92 Open<br />

Provide occupancy sensor control for increased lighting in the bilevel lighting areas of the<br />

1100 End Use HUB<br />

$ 520 (4,266) 3,703 $ 347 1.5 67% 2.02 Open<br />

basement. Lights appear to remain on throughout the night.<br />

Consult vendor prior to<br />

installation.<br />

1102 End Use HUB Install improved control (VendingMiser) at the cooled vending machine. $ 200 - 850 $ 88 2.3 44% 0.52 Open<br />

$ 2,250 - 1,401 $ 145 15.5 6% 0.85 Open<br />

Install LEDs at the walk‐in coolers and freezers. LED lamps retain excellent efficiency at cold<br />

temperatures. This will reduce lighting and refrigeration energy.<br />

Install control control (snow sensor or control via BAS BAS using current weather conditions) for the snow<br />

melt pump at the service ramp.<br />

Provide separate building schedules at the BAS. Several areas utilize varying schedules. Eg Bake<br />

Shop (AHU‐15) closes at noon.<br />

Improve kitchen hood control. Provide local switch in series with hood on timeclock control<br />

(5am‐8pm, 7‐day).<br />

Improve kitchen hood control. Install variable frequency exhaust to control based on cooking<br />

conditions (smoke, temperature).<br />

1103 End Use HUB<br />

$ 950 102,364 499 $ 911 1.0 96% 5.74 Open<br />

1104 End Use HUB<br />

NA NA NA NA NA NA Closed Already implemented<br />

1105 End Use HUB<br />

Closed Already implemented<br />

1106 End Use HUB<br />

$ 15,000 125,203 5,596 $ 1,630 9.2 11% 10.05 Open<br />

1107 End Use HUB<br />

1108 Generation HUB Provide water‐cooled condensers for walk‐in coolers and freezers. Closed Not desirable per meeting.<br />

NA NA NA NA NA NA Open<br />

Install dampers at the relief ducts of units AHU‐3, AHU‐7 and AHU‐8. During unoccupied hours,<br />

these will act as a stack for exfiltration of conditioned air. Note that during occupied hours<br />

( (with kitchen exhausts on), ), fresh air was entering g through g the relief ducts.<br />

1109 Distribution HUB<br />

Note that qualitative<br />

effects should be<br />

considered. A VVT system<br />

will also allow for savings<br />

through the installation of<br />

a fan VFD.<br />

$ 4,600 (26,180) 8,923 $ 704 6.5 15% 4.03 Open<br />

1110 Procurement HUB<br />

Disable electric heating coils associated with AHU‐7. Install standalone VVT diffusers (or BAS‐<br />

controlled dampers with variable volume sequence).<br />

$ 200 (3,570) 2,231 $ 201 1.0 100% 1.17 Open<br />

1111 Distribution HUB Optimize discharge air temperature control at AHU‐7. The unit was in economizer mode for<br />

free cooling (DAT setpoint of 55 F) although electric reheats appeared to be in operation.<br />

Savings depends on<br />

approach selected and<br />

design parameters.<br />

$ 25,000 155,808 6,252 $ 1,955 12.8 8% 12.07 Open<br />

The building appears to be very negative. Review kitchen make‐up air options. There may be an<br />

opportunity to use building air from other systems to reduce infiltration of outdoor air. If the<br />

Dining Room AHU OA minimum is to remain at zero and the MAU off, utilize unconditioned<br />

internal make‐up air (short circuit supply) for partial make‐up. Install side side panels and canopies<br />

at the hoods to reduce spillage and exhaust requirements.<br />

1112 Distribution HUB<br />

Cost and savings will vary<br />

on method selected.<br />

Financial estimate shown<br />

is reflects a programming<br />

upgrade for hot and cold<br />

deck temperature resets to<br />

limit simultaneous heating<br />

and cooling.<br />

$ 500 160,000 $ 1,343 0.4 269% 8.50 Open<br />

1113 Distribution HUB<br />

Convert AHU‐3, AHU‐4 and AHU‐5 from a hot/cold deck system to VAV. Per checks of AHU‐3<br />

(100% OA) and AHU‐5, the units were introducing excess air in the economizer mode while the<br />

hot deck heating valve was open.


1114 End Use Adams Retrofit dorm room lighting from T12 to T8 or T5. $ 10,600 (6,553) 14,409 $ 1,428 7.4 8.41<br />

1115 Generation HUB Provide energy recovery for the walk‐in coolers and freezers. $ 40,000 601,155 (1,419) $ 4,898 8.2 12% 31.06<br />

1116 End Use HUB Install CoolerMiser with IR (occupancy) sensor at coolers throughout. $ 750 - 2,750 $ 285 2.6 38% 1.67 Open Four appropriate coolers.<br />

$ 2,000 96,306 1,756 $ 990 2.0 49% 6.18 Open<br />

No temperature setback is provided at Rector. Consider programmed temperature and airflow<br />

setback at spaces with unoccupied hours, such as offices. Circulation areas are also<br />

recommended (with minimum airflow limit). See associated item regarding lab setback via<br />

occupancy sensor control.<br />

1117 End Use Rector<br />

This should be<br />

coordinated with other<br />

projects (ie hood minimum<br />

cfm adjustment, occ<br />

sensors) that will savings.<br />

Payback assumes hoods<br />

have been been reduced reduced.<br />

$ 263,250 1,205,544 964,335 $ 109,928 2.4 42% 650.06 Open<br />

1118 End Use Rector<br />

Provide demand demand controlled controlled ventilation for the the labs through lab VOC sensors. There may be an an<br />

opportunity to lower occupied and unoccupied airflow minimums to 4/2 ACH.<br />

NA NA NA NA NA NA<br />

Tie the Rector hot water and chilled water meters to the BAS for continuous monitoring.<br />

1119 Data Rector<br />

$ 8,500 - 18,295 $ 1,894 4.5 22% 11.12 Open<br />

1120 Distribution HUB Investigate opportunities to tie the campus chilled water system to the HUB chilled water loop.<br />

Piping appears to be available for both chilled water loops in the room housing AHU‐14.<br />

Savings are based on<br />

Adams current difference<br />

in unit cost only.<br />

Consolidation should be<br />

considered based on<br />

connection of Rush<br />

campus as opposed to<br />

Adams only.<br />

- - $ 3,429 Open<br />

1121 Procurement Adams<br />

Tie Adams electric service to the main campus p meter.<br />

Serves men, women; 2<br />

stalls each.<br />

1122 End Use HUB Provide occupancy sensor control for the bathroom exhaust fan. $ 1,600 16,122 1,815 $ 323 5.0 20% 1.96<br />

NA NA NA NA NA NA Open<br />

Provide schedule control for the two Union Station RTUs which provide auxiliary cooling for the<br />

space. There is a concern that when primary units are off on time control, the RTUs may be<br />

indexed on during unoccupied periods.<br />

Provide monitoring and trending for the kitchen exhaust fans to alarm if fans operate for a<br />

duration longer than necessary. This may indicate opportunities for operational energy savings<br />

in the future.<br />

1123 Distribution HUB<br />

NA NA NA NA NA NA Open<br />

1124 Data HUB<br />

$ 2,750 38,216 3,906 $ 725 3.8 26% 4.40<br />

1125 End Use HUB Provide occupancy sensor control for the exhaust fan serving the theater, make‐up area,<br />

dressing room and bathrooms. As an alternate, provide this fan with a schedule.<br />

CO2 control will only<br />

conserve energy if OA<br />

minimum is released from<br />

1126 Distribution HUB Provide VFD and demand controlled ventilation components and sequences for AH‐2 serving<br />

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD Open<br />

the dining area area. zero.<br />

basement corridor:<br />

1x4':12; circ stairs:20<br />

T12s; 2'x2' (2 u): 7<br />

devil's den: 2x4':21; devil's<br />

den: 2x2' u:10<br />

bkstore:4' x4lamp fix:60;<br />

2x4':24<br />

basement broom:6 lamps,<br />

4 fixtures<br />

$ 1,939 (10,094) 7,702 $ 712 2.7 37% 4.14<br />

1127 End Use HUB<br />

Retrofit HUB basement corridor fixtures from T12 to T8.<br />

1128 End Use HUB Retrofit Devil's Den fixtures from T12 to T8. $ 1,643 (1,497) 2,209 $ 216 7.6 13% 1.26<br />

1129 End Use HUB Retrofit bookstore fixtures from T12 to T8. $ 5,532 (3,950) 9,826 $ 984 5.6 18% 5.76<br />

1130 End Use HUB Retrofit basement restroom fixtures from T12 to T8. $ 204 (1,317) 1,005 $ 93 2.2 46% 0.54<br />

1131 End Use HUB Retrofit laundry room fixtures from T12 to T8. $ 530 (373) 931 $ 93 5.7 18% 0.55 laundry:2x4':10


1132 Distribution Rector<br />

Provide discharge air temperature reset control based on space polling and return air humidity.<br />

Ensure VFD ramp speed<br />

and soft start/stop does<br />

not shock system.<br />

Consider implementing<br />

only at redundant units.<br />

$ 8,120 - 80,345 $ 8,316 1.0 102% 48.83 Open<br />

1133 Distribution Rector<br />

Savings will depend on<br />

option to be implemented.<br />

NA NA NA NA NA NA Open<br />

Provide synchronous drives for the Rector AHU fans.<br />

Investigate temperature control methods for the Lobby (design 4500 cfm) and lecture hall<br />

(2800 cfm). Consider a separate AHU for these spaces (ducts separated at south penthouse) to<br />

reduce OA intake and allow fan cycling during the unoccupied mode. Alternatively, consider<br />

demand controlled ventilation and reheat/damper cycling to reduce the minimum airflow to<br />

these spaces.<br />

1134 End Use Rector<br />

Includes some cost for<br />

issue resolution. Savings<br />

will depend on results of<br />

commissioning process.<br />

$ 60,000 950,000 120,000 $ 20,393 2.9 34% 123.38 Open<br />

1135 End Use HUB<br />

RetroCx<br />

Includes some cost for<br />

issue resolution. Savings<br />

will depend on results of<br />

commissioning process.<br />

$ 40,000 800,000 65,000 $ 13,441 3.0 34% 81.99 Open<br />

1136 End Use Library<br />

RetroCx<br />

Totals $ 1,156,789 10,630,331 2,241,691 $ 330,881 3.5 29% 1,927


PPL Electric Utilities E-power Incentives<br />

Prescriptive & Custom Project Application<br />

June 1, 2012 - May 31, 2013<br />

PPL Electric Utilities is offering rebates on qualifying purchases retroactive to July 1, 2009.<br />

Some restrictions apply. The rebate may not exceed the total project costs (not including<br />

internal labor).<br />

All incentives listed in this application are available through May 31, 2013, and applications<br />

must be postmarked by June 30, 2013. Incentive applications submitted after the deadline<br />

may be incented at a different rate, depending on the current program structure.<br />

Eligibility for E-power Rebates<br />

• Only PPL Electric Utilities customers may apply for this rebate.<br />

• Install the equipment where there is an active meter using PPL Electric Utilities<br />

services.<br />

• Installation must be complete by May 31, 2013 for incentives listed in this application.<br />

• Equipment must meet program requirements (specifications).<br />

How to Participate<br />

1. Read the Application Checklist to determine what you will need to submit, which includes:<br />

a. A completed signed incentive application including all inventory worksheets and<br />

documentation, as appropriate for the equipment installed.<br />

b. Pre-approval applications are strongly encouraged to reserve funds for all projects<br />

not yet completed and are required for Custom Incentive Projects and Technical<br />

Study Applications.<br />

c. Custom Incentive Project applications for Large Commercial and Industrial<br />

customers will be placed on a waitlist. Technical Study applications are no longer<br />

being accepted for Large Commercial and Industrial customers and are not being<br />

waitlisted. Technical Study pre-approval applications for Small Commercial and<br />

Industrial customers and Institutional customers will not be accepted after<br />

December 31, 2011.<br />

d. An itemized receipt or invoice with the manufacturer, model number and purchase<br />

price of each qualifying product (for final application only).<br />

2. Make a copy of all submissions for your own records and mail submission to address<br />

below.<br />

3. If you prefer the incentive be sent to someone other than yourself, complete the “Third<br />

Party Payment Release Authorization” found in the Final Application Agreement Form.<br />

Your incentive will be sent when all completed project documentation is received and<br />

verified.<br />

FINAL APPLICATIONS LACKING PROPER DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT QUALIFY.<br />

KEMA<br />

c/o PPL Electric Utilities<br />

2 North Ninth Street (GENGA2)<br />

Allentown, PA 18101<br />

Phone: 1-866-432-5501<br />

Fax: 1-866-372-3978<br />

EpowerSolutions@kema.com<br />

www.pplelectric.com/e-power<br />

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1) Complete pre-approval application checklist before commencing with construction (recommended for<br />

all projects, required for Custom Incentive and Technical Studies.<br />

2) Complete final application checklist to initiate final review and payment process.<br />

3) Complete and submit only the worksheets applicable to the incentive being requested.<br />

4) Use Excel format from website, if possible and submit electronically. Use PDF format if filling out<br />

manually and mailing (See page 1 for mailing information).<br />

PRE-APPROVAL APPLICATION<br />

FINAL APPLICATION<br />

CHECKLIST<br />

CHECKLIST<br />

Required Attachments for All Projects Required Attachments for All Projects<br />

Customer/Contractor Information Customer/Contractor Information<br />

Application Checklist Final Application Agreement Form/Third-Party<br />

Copy of PPL Electric Utilities Bill Payment Release Authorization<br />

Itemized Invoices<br />

For Custom Projects Manufacturer's Specifications (requested)<br />

Commissioning/Measurement Plan Application Checklist<br />

Custom Incentive Worksheet<br />

Incentives Worksheets<br />

(Check those that apply and complete forms)<br />

For Custom Projects<br />

Commissioning/Measurement <strong>Report</strong><br />

Retrofit Lighting* Custom Incentive Worksheet<br />

New Construction Lighting* TRM Worksheets<br />

HVAC*<br />

DHP* Incentives Worksheets<br />

Insulation<br />

(Check those that apply and complete forms)<br />

Refrigeration Retrofit Lighting*<br />

Appliances New Construction Lighting*<br />

VSD and Motors* HVAC*<br />

Custom/Technical Study DHP*<br />

Insulation<br />

Refrigeration<br />

Appliances<br />

VSD and Motors*<br />

Custom/Technical Study<br />

Pre-Approval Application Date:<br />

Estimated Project Cost:<br />

Expected Completion Date:<br />

*These worksheets have additional required<br />

documentation that show kWh savings. See worksheets<br />

for details.<br />

APPLICATION CHECKLIST<br />

PPL Electric Utilities E-power Incentives<br />

INSTRUCTIONS<br />

Please complete below if this is a revised submittal.<br />

REVISED PRE-APPROVAL APPLICATION DATE:<br />

REVISED FINAL APPLICATION DATE:<br />

APPLICATION NUMBER (IF KNOWN):<br />

Final Application Date:<br />

Final Project Cost:<br />

Final Completion Date:<br />

*These worksheets have additional required<br />

documentation that show kWh savings. See<br />

worksheets for details.<br />

Incomplete applications will delay processing and incentive<br />

payment.<br />

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Project Type:<br />

Building Information: Total Sq. Ft.: Space Heating Type:<br />

Building Type (select one) :<br />

Building Age:<br />

EDUCATION - PRIMARY SCHOOL LODGING HOTEL (GUEST ROOM) RETAIL - 3 STORY LARGE<br />

EDUCATION - SECONDARY SCHOOL LODGING MOTEL RETAIL - SINGLE-STORY LARGE<br />

EDUCATION - COMMUNITY COLLEGE MANUFACTURING - LIGHT RETAIL - SMALL<br />

EDUCATION - UNIVERSITY MULTI-FAMILY - COMMON AREAS<br />

LARGE RETAIL/SERVICE OFFICE - LARGE<br />

GROCERY OFFICE - SMALL<br />

MEDICAL - HOSPITAL RESTAURANT - SIT DOWN<br />

MEDICAL - CLINIC RESTAURANT - FAST-FOOD<br />

Business Type (select one):<br />

Government (Federal/State/Local) Non-Profit Entity<br />

Education None of the Above<br />

Tax Status:<br />

Sole-Proprietor Non-Profit Government<br />

Partnership Corporation Religious<br />

START DATE COMPLETION DATE ESTIMATED TOTAL COST<br />

NAME OF APPLICANT'S BUSINESS<br />

NAME AS IT APPEARS ON PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES BILL PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES ACCOUNT #<br />

APPLICANT TAXPAYER ID # (SSN/FEDERAL ID)<br />

MAILING ADDRESS CITY<br />

STATE ZIP<br />

INSTALLATION ADDRESS CITY STATE<br />

Please indicate the dollar amount of other (non-PPL) rebates you may also be receiving for this purchase.<br />

This information does not change the amount of your E-power rebate.<br />

NAME OF CONTACT PERSON - Preferred Contact for Documentation<br />

CONTACT PHONE #<br />

NAME OF CONTRACTING COMPANY<br />

EXT<br />

CUSTOMER CONTACT<br />

TITLE OF CONTACT<br />

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS<br />

NAME OF CONTACT PERSON TITLE OF CONTACT PERSON<br />

CONTACT PHONE # EXT<br />

MAILING ADDRESS CITY<br />

STATE<br />

CONTRACTOR SIGNATURE<br />

APPLICATION<br />

CUSTOMER/CONTRACTOR INFORMATION<br />

PPL Electric Utilities E-power Incentives<br />

Important: Please read the Terms and Conditions before signing and submitting this application.<br />

You must complete all information and provide required additional documentation to avoid processing delays.<br />

CUSTOMER INFORMATION<br />

New Construction/Whole Building<br />

Renovation<br />

CONTACT FAX #<br />

CONTRACTOR INFORMATION<br />

CONTACT FAX #<br />

How did you hear about E-power rebates?<br />

PPL Bill Insert Store Word of Mouth<br />

Newspaper PPL Employee Trade Ally<br />

Online Event Other<br />

Radio Magazine<br />

Television Mail<br />

I understand PPL Electric Utilities reserves the right to audit my rebate application and if requested, I will allow PPL Electric Utilities' representatives reasonable access to verify the<br />

installation of qualifying product(s) and potentially the removal of older products. I understand PPL Electric Utilities may provide my name and address to PPL Electric Utilities representatives<br />

to verify this information and I approve sending the rebate to the address I have provided above.<br />

DATE<br />

CUSTOMER SIGNATURE (PPL CUSTOMER) DATE<br />

Retrofit/Equipment Replacement<br />

STORAGE CONDITIONED<br />

STORAGE UNCONDITIONED<br />

WAREHOUSE<br />

OTHER<br />

PROJECT NAME (IF APPLICABLE)<br />

(elec or non-elec)<br />

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: (Used to send status updates regarding this application and<br />

additional information about other PPL Programs.)<br />

$<br />

(specify)<br />

ZIP<br />

ZIP<br />

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PPL Electric Utilities Corporation (“PPL”) is offering financial incentives under the PPL E-power Program<br />

to facilitate the implementation of cost-effective energy-efficient measures for commercial, industrial,<br />

governmental, institutional, and non-profit customers.<br />

Completed applications will be reviewed in the order received. Applicants who submit incomplete<br />

applications will be notified of deficiencies upon review of the application, which will be held separately<br />

until all requested information is received. Applicants are encouraged to call 1-866-432-5501 if they have<br />

any questions about documentation requirements. Funds are limited and subject to availability. The<br />

Program and/or its individual components may be extended, modified (including changing incentive<br />

levels) or terminated without prior notice.<br />

Program Effective Dates<br />

The current Program cycle runs from July 1, 2009 through May 31, 2013. The PPL E-power Program<br />

and incentives are offered under Act 129 and are subject to change. See the E-power website at<br />

www.pplelectric.com/e-power for Program information.<br />

Program and Project Eligibility<br />

The PPL E-power incentives are available for the energy-efficient measures listed in the worksheets<br />

attached to the application. All customers who receive their electricity via the PPL distribution network<br />

are eligible to apply for these incentives, regardless of the retail electric supplier from which the<br />

customer has chosen to purchase electricity. Both small and large multi-family projects also are eligible<br />

for incentives under this Program and must provide their master meter account information.<br />

Many projects involving energy savings may be eligible. Incentives are available for both Prescriptive<br />

and Custom Measures.<br />

•<br />

•<br />

•<br />

•<br />

•<br />

TERMS AND CONDITIONS<br />

PPL Electric Utilities E-power Incentives<br />

Prescriptive Measures are energy-efficiency measures with pre-determined savings and incentive levels.<br />

These measures are listed in the Lighting, HVAC, Refrigeration, and Motors and Drives worksheets of<br />

the application.<br />

Custom Measures are those energy-efficiency measures not covered by any other E-power Program,<br />

rebate, or incentive. Accordingly, projects to implement Custom Measures are considered Custom<br />

Incentive Projects. Those Projects must be approved by PPL in advance. Incentives are determined on a<br />

case-by-case basis, and are paid per unit of energy (kWh) saved (up to $500,000 per site or $2 million<br />

per parent company). Custom projects may not result in an increase in summer peak demand usage.<br />

Custom Incentive Projects must be cost-effective according to PPL calculations. Projects not eligible to<br />

be treated as Custom Incentive Projects include those that:<br />

Receive a rebate/incentive through any other energy efficiency program offered by PPL.<br />

Produce an electric energy reduction through substitution of another energy source for electricity.<br />

Merely terminate existing processes, facilities, or operations; or simple control adjustments<br />

that do not involve external costs.<br />

Relocate existing processes, facilities, or operations out of PPL service territory.<br />

Are required by local, state or federal law; building or other codes; or are standard<br />

industry practices.<br />

Installation for all Customer Measures must be at the customer’s facility and provide 100% of the energy<br />

benefits as stated in the application for a period of five years or for the life of the product, whichever is<br />

less.<br />

Custom Incentive Project Payment Limits<br />

Custom Incentives are capped at $500,000 per customer site per year, or $2 million per parent company<br />

per year for customers with multiple sites. Technical Study Reimbursements are capped at $50,000 or<br />

100% of the eligible study cost, whichever is less. Technical Study Reimbursement calculations are<br />

specific to the type of study and can be found on Page 20. Custom Incentive Project payments cannot<br />

exceed 50% of the customer’s total external, out-of-pocket costs for the project. Customer internal labor<br />

costs cannot be included in calculating implementation costs as they are ‘sunk’ cost and not incremental<br />

costs associated with the custom incentive project.<br />

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS (cont'd)<br />

Application Review Process<br />

Pre-approval applications are highly recommended for all projects and are required for Retrofit Lighting<br />

Projects, Custom Incentive Projects and Technical Study Reimbursement Applications. Following review<br />

of the pre-approval application, which must include all relevant documentation, PPL will respond with a<br />

funds reservation letter if the project is eligible. The funds reservation letter is not a guarantee of an<br />

exact dollar amount, but serves as approval for project acceptance.<br />

Invoices for all associated work must be provided. The project invoice must provide sufficient detail to<br />

separate the project cost from the cost of other services such as repairs and building code compliance.<br />

PPL reserves the right to request additional supporting documentation necessary to ensure measure<br />

eligibility and verify that the expected energy savings will occur. Requested information may include, but<br />

is not limited to: equipment purchase dates, installation dates, proof that the equipment is operational,<br />

manufacturer specifications, warranty information, and proof of customer co-payment. PPL will make<br />

every effort to maintain the confidentiality of customer information except when such information must be<br />

provided to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) and its contractors, as well as contractors<br />

engaged by PPL to perform measurement and evaluation.<br />

Inspections and/or PUC’s Statewide Program Evaluation<br />

PPL, its agents, Program Evaluation Contractor, and/or the PUC statewide program evaluator have the<br />

right to audit or inspect all projects to verify the accuracy of project documentation as well as compliance<br />

with these terms and conditions and the Program rules. This may include pre-installation and/or postinstallation<br />

inspections, detailed lighting layout descriptions, metering, data collection, interviews, and<br />

utility bill data analyses. By submitting a completed application, the customer agrees to allow access by<br />

the entities listed above to project documents and the facility where the measures were installed for a<br />

period of five years after receipt of incentive payment from PPL.<br />

Tax Liability<br />

Incentives may be taxable for most taxpayers. If the incentive is more than $600, it will be reported to the<br />

IRS and the customer will be provided with an IRS form 1099, unless the customer is exempt. PPL is not<br />

responsible for any tax liability that may be imposed on any customer as a result of the payment of<br />

Program incentives. All customers must supply their Federal Taxpayer ID Number to PPL in order to<br />

receive a Program incentive. Please consult with your tax professional for information on the tax<br />

treatment of the incentives.<br />

Warranties/ No Endorsement and Limitation of Liability<br />

PPL does not endorse, support or recommend any particular manufacturer, contractor, supplier, product,<br />

measure, or system design in connection with this Program. PPL does not guarantee the specific level of<br />

energy savings with respect to any product, system design or energy efficiency measure.<br />

y g ( )<br />

PPL makes no representations and provides no warranty or guarantee with respect to: (a) design,<br />

manufacture, construction, safety performance, or effectiveness of newly installed equipment or (b) the<br />

work performed by any contractor with respect to the design, manufacture, or installation of any<br />

measures in connection with this Program, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a<br />

particular purpose. By virtue of participating in this Program, the customer agrees to waive any and all<br />

claims or damages against PPL except the receipt of any applicable Program incentives. Customer<br />

agrees that, except with respect to any applicable Third Party Payment Release Authorization, PPL shall<br />

have no obligations to any third party arising under or related to the Program.<br />

The customer and its contractor(s) shall be solely responsible for (i) the construction, installation,<br />

maintenance, and/or operation of the measures, and (ii) any liability or claims arising under or related<br />

thereto. The Customer and its contractor(s), and not PPL, are responsible for (a) the installation of the<br />

measure in accordance with any and all laws, standards and codes, and (b) disposing of any equipment<br />

and materials according to local and state code requirements.<br />

Rev 08/03/12<br />

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FINAL APPLICATION AGREEMENT<br />

PPL Electric Utilities E-power Incentives<br />

In exchange for the receipt of any incentive payments from PPL Electric Utilities Corporation (“PPL”) for which I may be eligible,<br />

the applicant:<br />

Certifies that work was completed on this project on or after July 1, 2009. Project documentation, including product specification<br />

sheets, and copies of dated invoices for the purchase and installation of the measures, are attached.<br />

Understands that the location or business name on the invoice must be consistent with the application information. The<br />

applicant agrees to verification, by PPL Corporation or its representatives, of both sales transactions and equipment installation.<br />

The applicant understands that in no case will PPL pay more than 100% of the total costs of the project.<br />

Has attached any other documentation requested of it by the program team. The applicant understands that PPL or its<br />

representatives shall have the right to ask for additional information at any time, and that PPL will make the final determination<br />

of incentive levels for all projects.<br />

Certifies that the information on this application is true and correct and that the Taxpayer ID Number and tax status is the<br />

applicant’s. The applicant understands that incentives over $600 will be reported to the IRS unless the applicant submits<br />

appropriate exemption documentation.<br />

Understands that this project must involve a facility improvement that results in improved energy-efficiency and/or a permanent<br />

reduction in energy usage. The applicant understands that in the event the application was pre-approved and funds were<br />

reserved based upon the application, such pre-approval or reservation, including the specific dollar amount of reservation, did<br />

not represent a guarantee that such funds will be paid. Payment of incentives is based upon the final application and program<br />

terms and conditions, as well as the availability of funds.<br />

Understands that all materials removed, including lamps and PCB ballasts, must be permanently taken out of service and<br />

disposed of in accordance with all laws, including local codes and ordinances. The applicant understands it is the applicant’s<br />

responsibility to be aware of any applicable codes or ordinances and that information about hazardous waste disposal can be<br />

found at: www.epa.gov/epawaste/hazard/index.htm.<br />

Understands that it may be recognized as a program participant in promotional materials; however, project details will not be<br />

released to the public without prior consent. If the applicant chooses to opt-out of any recognition, it will indicate its choice in a<br />

letter addressed to: E-power Solutions/KEMA, c/o PPL Electric Utilities, 2 North Ninth Street (GENGA2), Allentown, PA 18101,<br />

or via email to EpowerSolutions@kema.com.<br />

Understands that PPL does not guarantee the energy savings and does not make any warranties associated with the measures<br />

eligible for incentives under E-power programs and further, that PPL has no obligations regarding and does not endorse or<br />

guarantee any claims, promises, work, or equipment made, performed, or furnished by any contractors or equipment vendors<br />

that sell or install any energy efficiency measures.<br />

Understands that programs, eligibility requirements and incentives are subject to change. Program information is listed on the Epower<br />

website at www.pplelectric.com/e-power.<br />

Understands and agrees to be bound to the terms and conditions herein when submitting any rebate or incentive application to<br />

PPL and its affiliates or subsidiaries, and further understands that these terms and conditions may be changed at any time<br />

without prior notice and shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The applicant understands that<br />

either it or PPL may bring any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this application only in federal courts in<br />

Eastern Pennsylvania or in the state courts in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. The applicant consents to the exclusive jurisdiction<br />

of such courts for the purpose of all legal actions and proceeding. The applicant waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law,<br />

any objection that it may now or later have to the laying of venue as provided in this section and any claim that any action or<br />

proceeding brought in any such court has been brought in an inconvenient form. The applicant knowingly, voluntarily, and<br />

intentionally waives its right to trial by jury in any action or other legal proceeding arising out of or relation to this application. This<br />

waiver applies to any action or legal proceeding, whether in agreement, tort, or otherwise.<br />

Has read, understood and is in compliance with all rules and regulations concerning PPL E-power programs. The applicant<br />

certifies that all information provided is correct to the best of its knowledge, and gives PPL permission to share the applicant’s<br />

records with the PUC, and agents, representatives and contractors it selects to manage, coordinate or evaluate the program.<br />

Additionally, the applicant hereby authorizes PPL to have reasonable access to its property to inspect the installation and<br />

performance of the equipment and installations that are eligible for incentives under the guidelines of the program.<br />

Signature required on page with Final Agreement<br />

Rev 08/03/12<br />

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CUSTOMER SIGNATURE (PPL Electric Utilities CUSTOMER)<br />

PRINT NAME<br />

Authorized by:<br />

CUSTOMER SIGNATURE (PPL CUSTOMER)<br />

FINAL APPLICATION AGREEMENT<br />

I have read and understand the program requirements, measure specifications, and E-power Incentives Terms and Conditions set<br />

forth in this application and agree to abide by those requirements. Furthermore, I concur that I must meet all eligibility criteria in<br />

order to be paid under this program.<br />

TOTAL PROJECT COST<br />

DATE<br />

Complete this section ONLY if incentive payment is to be paid to an entity other than the PPL customer listed on the Applicant<br />

Information page.<br />

I AM AUTHORIZING THIS REBATE PAYMENT TO THE THIRD PARTY NAMED BELOW AND I UNDERSTAND THAT I WILL NOT BE<br />

RECEIVING THE REBATE PAYMENT CHECK FROM PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT MY RELEASE OF<br />

PAYMENT TO THE THIRD PARTY DOES NOT EXEMPT ME FROM THE REBATE REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED IN THE APPLICATION.<br />

Check should be made payable to:<br />

PAYEE: COMPANY<br />

PPL Electric Utilities E-power Incentives<br />

INCENTIVES REQUESTED AGREEMENT<br />

FOR FINAL APPLICATIONS, SIGN AND SUBMIT ONLY AFTER ALL EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN INSTALLED AND OPERATIONAL.<br />

A CUSTOMER SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED FOR PAYMENT. SIGNED APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY FAX OR EMAIL WILL BE<br />

TREATED THE SAME AS ORIGINAL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY MAIL.<br />

MAILING ADDRESS 1<br />

CITY<br />

**TOTAL INCENTIVES REQUESTED<br />

YOUR PPL ELECTRIC UTILITIES 10-Digit Account #:<br />

ACTUAL COMPLETION DATE<br />

THIRD-PARTY PAYMENT RELEASE AUTHORIZATION (OPTIONAL)<br />

PRINT NAME<br />

ATTENTION TO:<br />

STATE<br />

EMAIL: (Used to send status updates regarding this application and additional information about other PPL Programs.)<br />

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER<br />

TAXPAYER ID # (SSN/FEIN OF PAYEE) TAX STATUS Corporation (Inc., PC, Etc.), Tax Exempt, Individual, Other (May receive 1099)<br />

**Rebate amount will pay the lesser of 1) The calculated incentive as approved and 2) 50% of the total cost of the project for custom measures.<br />

DATE<br />

ZIP<br />

Rev 08/03/12<br />

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RETROFIT LIGHTING REBATE WORKSHEET<br />

Note: A PA Lighting Form is required for all Retrofit Lighting projects. The form may be found at pplelectric.com/e-power/resources.<br />

Call 1-866-432-5501 for assistance. Additionally, a manufacturer’s specification sheet for new fixtures, lamps,<br />

and/or ballasts is requested.<br />

Measure Description & Eligibility Criteria Eligible Installation<br />

T12 to High Performance/Reduced Wattage T8 Fixtures<br />

The installed lamps and ballasts must qualify for the Consortium for<br />

<strong>Energy</strong> Efficiency (CEE) high performance/reduced wattage T8<br />

specification http://www.cee1.org/com/com-lt/com-lt-specs.pdf. A list<br />

of qualified lamps and ballasts can be found at: http://www.cee1.org.<br />

32 Watt T8 Lamps to High Performance/Reduced Wattage T8 Lamps<br />

The installed lamps must qualify for the Consortium for <strong>Energy</strong><br />

Efficiency (CEE) high performance/reduced wattage T8 specification<br />

http://www.cee1.org/com/com-lt/com-lt-specs.pdf. A list of qualified<br />

lamps can be found at: http://www.cee1.org.<br />

High Bay T5HO Fixtures<br />

New fixture wattage must be >100 watts.<br />

High Bay T8 Fixtures<br />

New fixture wattage must be >100 watts.<br />

Delamp and Install Reflectors<br />

Retrofit Fixture with<br />

New High<br />

Performance/Reduced<br />

Wattage T8<br />

Lamps AND Ballast<br />

Retrofit T8 Fixture with<br />

New High<br />

Performance/Reduced<br />

Wattage T8<br />

Lamps<br />

New T5HO Fluorescent<br />

Fixture (>100W)<br />

T5 and T8 Fixtures<br />

Replace or retrofit existing fixture with same number of new T8 or T5<br />

lamps and new ballasts. New T8 or T5 Lamps & Ballasts<br />

Replace or retrofit the existing fluorescent fixture with new T8 or T5<br />

lamps, electronic ballast and reflector. This measure can be a retrofit<br />

kit or new fixture. Installed fixture must have fewer lamps or a net (in<br />

the case of 8 foot lamps) reduction in linear lamp length.<br />

Common examples:<br />

2 Lamp U T12 to 2 Lamp 2' T8 w/ reflector = $20 per fixture<br />

4 Lamp 4' T12 to 3 Lamp 4' T8 w/ reflector = $30 per fixture<br />

4 Lamp 4' T12 to 2 Lamp 4' T8 w/ reflector = $40 per fixture<br />

2 Lamp 8' T12 to 2 Lamp 4' T8 w/ reflector = $30 per fixture<br />

2 Lamp 8' T12 to 3 Lamp 4' T8 w/ reflector = $30 per fixture<br />

4 Lamp 8' T12 to 4 Lamp 4' T8 w/ reflector = $60 per fixture<br />

High Pressure Sodium Lighting (HPS)<br />

HPS lamp wattage must be > 65 watts and < 300 watts. The retrofit<br />

must replace a Mercury Vapor Lamp.<br />

Pulse Start or Ceramic Metal Halide<br />

The qualified fixture may be new pulse start metal halide fixtures or<br />

retrofit kits that replace probe start fixtures. The retrofit kit must<br />

include lamp and ballast with fixture. Ballasts may be either electronic<br />

or magnetic.<br />

Pulse Start or Ceramic Metal Halide<br />

The qualified fixture may be new pulse start metal halide fixtures or<br />

retrofit kits that replace probe start fixtures. The retrofit kit must<br />

include lamp and ballast with fixture. Ballasts may be either electronic<br />

or magnetic.<br />

New T8 Fluorescent<br />

Fixture (>100W)<br />

Replace existing fixture with T8<br />

or T5 fixture with one or more<br />

lamps removed from the<br />

original number of lamps.<br />

Retrofitted fixture must include<br />

an electronic ballast and<br />

reflector. Removing lamps<br />

from a fixture that is not being<br />

retrofitted with higher<br />

performance lamps is not<br />

eligible.<br />

New High Pressure<br />

Sodium Fixture<br />

Retrofit to Pulse Start or<br />

Ceramic Metal Halide, ≤ 320<br />

watts<br />

Retrofit to Pulse Start or<br />

Ceramic Metal Halide, > 320<br />

watts<br />

Quantity Rebate/Unit Total Rebate<br />

$6.00<br />

per lamp installed<br />

$1.00<br />

per lamp installed<br />

$16.00<br />

per lamp with installation<br />

of new fixture<br />

$12.00<br />

per lamp with installation<br />

of new fixture<br />

$4.00<br />

per lamp installed<br />

2' or 3' $10<br />

lamp, 1 or<br />

per 2' or 3'<br />

more<br />

lamp installed<br />

lamps<br />

(max 2 lamps)<br />

removed<br />

4' lamp,<br />

1-4' lamp<br />

removed<br />

4' lamp,<br />

2-4'<br />

lamps<br />

removed<br />

2 lamp 8'<br />

fixture to<br />

(2) 4'<br />

lamps<br />

installed<br />

2 lamp 8'<br />

fixture to<br />

(3) 4'<br />

lamps<br />

installed<br />

$10<br />

per 4' lamp<br />

installed<br />

$20<br />

per 4' of lamp<br />

installed<br />

$30<br />

per fixture<br />

$30<br />

per fixture<br />

$40.00<br />

per fixture<br />

$25.00<br />

per fixture<br />

$50.00<br />

per fixture<br />

Rev 08/03/12<br />

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RETROFIT LIGHTING REBATE WORKSHEET<br />

Note: A PA Lighting Form is required for all Retrofit Lighting projects. The form may be found at pplelectric.com/e-power/resources.<br />

Call 1-866-432-5501 for assistance. Additionally, a manufacturer’s specification sheet for new fixtures, lamps,<br />

and/or ballasts is requested.<br />

Measure Description & Eligibility Criteria Eligible Installation<br />

LED Exit Lighting<br />

LED exit signs must replace either incandescent or compact<br />

fluorescent lamps (CFL) exit signs. The installed signs must meet UL-<br />

924 requirements (listed on product’s packaging) and local fire codes<br />

or ETL listed. Retrofit kits, that are used to replace the lamps within<br />

the casing are not eligible – the entire fixture must be replaced. The<br />

exit sign must have a minimum lifetime of 5 years.<br />

Light Emitting Diode (LED) Fixtures ≤ 15 W<br />

New LED <strong>Energy</strong> Star qualified fixtures or retrofit kits must replace<br />

incandescent or halogen fixtures. LED lamps do not qualify.<br />

Residential use only.<br />

Number of lamps per fixture =<br />

Number of lamps per fixture =<br />

lamps<br />

watts/lamp<br />

lamps<br />

watts/lamp<br />

Retrofit to LED Exit Sign with<br />

input wattage ≤ 5 watts per<br />

face<br />

Cold Cathode Lamps<br />

Cold cathode lamps may be medium (Edison) or candelabra base.<br />

Product must be rated for at least 18,000 average life hours. Must be ≥ 2 and ≤ 8 watts<br />

Non-Residential CFL Pin-Base Fixture<br />

Must be a new ENERGY STAR® CFL Pin-Based Fixture<br />

Residential CFL Pin-Base Fixture<br />

Must be a new ENERGY STAR® CFL Pin-Based Fixture<br />

CFL Non-Residential Screw-In Bulbs<br />

The installed bulbs must be new ENERGY STAR® CFL. CFLs cannot<br />

be stored or inventoried. Lamps must be installed (not stock) to<br />

qualify.<br />

The rebate only applies to CFLs that are not currently being<br />

discounted through PPL EU Residential Retail CFL Program. This<br />

measure does not apply to new construction applications.<br />

Must be ENERGY STAR®<br />

qualified and ≤15 watts<br />

New ENERGY STAR® CFL<br />

Pin-Based Fixture<br />

New ENERGY STAR® CFL<br />

Pin-Based Fixture<br />

Replacing existing<br />

incandescent lamps with<br />

ENERGY STAR® CFLs<br />

Quantity Rebate/Unit Total Rebate<br />

CFL Qty<br />

Avg Cost per<br />

CFL<br />

$15.00<br />

per sign<br />

$15.00<br />

per fixture or<br />

retrofit kit<br />

$3.00<br />

per lamp<br />

$30.00<br />

per fixture<br />

$5.00<br />

per fixture<br />

50% of the cost per bulb<br />

up to<br />

$1.50 per CFL<br />

(not including taxes,<br />

shipping, and handling)<br />

Rev 08/03/12<br />

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RETROFIT LIGHTING REBATE WORKSHEET<br />

Note: A PA Lighting Form is required for all Retrofit Lighting projects. The form may be found at pplelectric.com/e-power/resources.<br />

Call 1-866-432-5501 for assistance. Additionally, a manufacturer’s specification sheet for new fixtures, lamps,<br />

and/or ballasts is requested.<br />

Measure Description & Eligibility Criteria Eligible Installation<br />

Occupancy Sensor<br />

Eligible occupancy sensors are passive infrared and/or ultrasonic<br />

wall, ceiling or fixture mounted. Installations must comply with<br />

manufacturer’s guidelines on coverage and maximum controlled<br />

watts. This measure may NOT be combined with daylighting controls.<br />

Occupancy Sensor<br />

Occupancy Sensor (coupled with Daylighting Controls)<br />

Eligible occupancy sensors are passive infrared and/or ultrasonic<br />

wall, ceiling or fixture mounted. Installations must comply with<br />

manufacturer’s guidelines on coverage and maximum controlled<br />

watts.<br />

Occupancy sensor combined<br />

with daylighting controls. Up to<br />

$25 per sensor plus $35 for<br />

daylighting controlled fixture,<br />

not to exceed cost<br />

Daylighting Controls<br />

The controls can be on/off, stepped, or continuous (dimming). The<br />

on/off controller should turn off artificial lighting when the interior<br />

luminance meets the desired indoor lighting level. Daylight sensor<br />

controls must be new and are required to be commissioned in order to<br />

ensure proper sensor calibration and energy savings. They are<br />

typically installed in spaces with reasonable amounts of sunlight<br />

exposure and areas where task lighting is not critical. Installation of daylighting<br />

controls and sensors.<br />

Quantity Rebate/Unit Total Rebate<br />

Occ Sensor<br />

Qty<br />

Avg Cost per<br />

Sensor<br />

Occ Sensor<br />

Qty<br />

Avg Cost per<br />

Sensor<br />

# of<br />

Controlled<br />

Watts<br />

Controlled<br />

Up to $45 per sensor,<br />

not to exceed cost<br />

Up to $25 per sensor,<br />

plus $35 for daylighting<br />

controlled fixture, not to<br />

exceed cost<br />

$35<br />

per controlled fixture<br />

LED Traffic Signals<br />

LED Traffic Signal 8” Red and Green Lamps shall have a maximum<br />

LED module wattage of 17.<br />

$25.00<br />

LED Traffic Signal 12” Red and Green Rebates are on a per-lamp (not<br />

for spare lamps) basis<br />

$30.00<br />

LED Traffic Signal 8” or 12” Pedestrian<br />

(including arrows) that retrofit<br />

an existing incandescent traffic<br />

$30.00<br />

LED Traffic Signal 8" Green Arrow signal. Lights must be hardwired,<br />

with the exception of<br />

$25.00<br />

LED Traffic Signal 12" Green Arrow pedestrian hand signals.<br />

$30.00<br />

Total Lighting Rebate:<br />

Rev 08/03/12<br />

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1<br />

2<br />

3<br />

4<br />

5<br />

6<br />

7<br />

8<br />

NEW CONSTRUCTION LIGHTING REBATE WORKSHEET<br />

Lighting Power Density Method<br />

Under the Lighting Power Density Approach, the lighting power installed is compared with the lighting power allowed by<br />

code. Rebates are available for systems where the installed lighting power density is lower than the code level by at least<br />

5%. Savings are based on the Lighting power Density (LPD) calculated on a watts per square foot basis. Baseline lighting<br />

power density is based on <strong>ASHRAE</strong> 90.1-2007. Either the "Space-by-Space or "Building Area" method may be used to<br />

calculate the LPD for the purpose of the incentive.<br />

The rebate for the lighting performance based approach is $0.35 per watt reduction in connected load below the<br />

<strong>ASHRAE</strong> 90.1-2007 standard. The minimum lighting power density used to calculate the rebate shall be no less<br />

than 5% below the <strong>ASHRAE</strong> 90.1-2007 value.<br />

Required Documentation:<br />

1) PPL Electric Utilities E-power New Construction Lighting Rebate Worksheet (please contact us at 1-866-432-5501 for the<br />

most current version), or COMcheck Interior Lighting <strong>Report</strong> or equivalent analysis demonstrating space-by-space or<br />

building area calculations.<br />

2) Final electrical plan sheets showing lighting fixture layout, or lighting fixture schedule sheet including fixture counts.<br />

Requested Documentation:<br />

1) Manufacturer's specification sheets showing model number and rated fixture wattage.<br />

This LPD table only includes incentives for lighting system efficiency and does not include the capability to enter time, occupancy,<br />

daylighting or other controls that may be part of a lighting renovation project. This is because many controls are required by code<br />

for new construction and are therefore not eligible for incentives. Lighting controls that are not required by code may be applied for<br />

as a “Custom” project by completing the PA Lighting Form (PA TRM Appendix C) for the fixtures that include the qualifying<br />

controls, and applying for a “custom” project.<br />

Building Type<br />

Example: Sally's Retail Sales 100,000 150,000<br />

Total New Construction Lighting Rebate:<br />

<strong>Summary</strong> Illustration (Optional)<br />

Occupied<br />

Area<br />

(Sq Ft)<br />

Total<br />

Allowed Watts<br />

(Watts)<br />

Total<br />

Proposed<br />

Watts<br />

(Watts)<br />

113,533<br />

Rebate per W<br />

reduced<br />

$0.35<br />

$0.35<br />

$0.35<br />

$0.35<br />

$0.35<br />

$0.35<br />

$0.35<br />

$0.35<br />

$0.35<br />

Total Rebate<br />

$12,763.45<br />

Rev 08/03/12<br />

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Room Air Conditioners<br />

Must be ENERGY STAR® rated.<br />

11.5 EER,<br />

3.3 COP<br />

11.1 EER,<br />

3.2 COP<br />

10.0 EER/<br />

9.7 IPLV,<br />

3.2 COP<br />

ENERGY<br />

STAR® rated<br />

Water Cooled and Air-Cooled High Efficiency Chiller<br />

The chiller must meet both the full load and IPLV performance values for the selected Path as tested according to AHRI 550/590-2003. The chillers must be UL listed<br />

and use a minimum ozone-depleting refrigerant (e.g., HCFC or HFC). The AHRI net capacity value should be used to determine the chiller tons. Efficiency rating<br />

requirement for water-cooled chillers is based on unit size. Refer to the Pennsylvania Technical Reference Manual for more details. Prescriptive incentive for chillers<br />

are for unitary electric chillers serving a single load at the system level or sub-system level. All other chiller applications fall into the Custom incentive program.<br />

Chiller Type<br />

Size<br />

HVAC REBATE WORKSHEET<br />

Note: Required documentation in addition to this worksheet includes:<br />

1) An AHRI Certificate indicating the system efficiency (EER, SEER, HSPF, COP, kW/ton-IPLV, COP-IPLV, etc.)<br />

2) HVAC savings calculation worksheet found at: pplelectric.com/e-power/resources<br />

A Manufacturer's specification sheet is requested.<br />

Equipment Type/Eligible Installation<br />

Air Conditioning Systems and Air Source Heat Pumps<br />

Size Category<br />

Qualifying<br />

Efficiency<br />

Rebate/<br />

Unit<br />

Units<br />

New unitary air conditioning units or air source heat pumps that meet or<br />

exceed the qualifying cooling efficiency shown. They can be either split<br />

Central AC < 65,000 Btu/h (< 5.4 tons) 16 SEER $100.00<br />

systems or single package units. Water-cooled systems, evaporative<br />

coolers, and water source heat pumps do not qualify under this program,<br />

but may qualify for custom.<br />

The efficiency of split systems is based on an AHRI reference number. All<br />

Air-Source Heat Pump,<br />

< 65,000 Btu/h (< 5.4 tons)<br />

15 SEER<br />

16 SEER<br />

$100.00<br />

$200.00<br />

Piece of<br />

Equipment<br />

packaged and split system cooling equipment must meet Air Conditioning,<br />

Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) standards (210/240, 320 or<br />

340/360), be UL listed, use a minimum ozone-depleting refrigerant (e.g.,<br />

HCFC or HFC).<br />

11.5 EER<br />

DX Packaged A/C System,<br />

> 65,000 Btu/h and < 240,000 Btu/h 12.0 EER<br />

(≥ 5.4 tons and < 20 tons)<br />

$55.00<br />

$80.00<br />

For A/C units


7,000 - 10,000 Btu/h<br />

(≥ 0.583 and < 0.833 tons)<br />

10,000 - 14,000 Btu/h<br />

(≥ 0.833 and < 1.167 tons)<br />

HVAC REBATE WORKSHEET (cont'd)<br />

PTAC/PTHP<br />

Package terminal air conditioners and heat pumps are through-the-wall self contained units that are 2 tons (24,000 Btu/h) or less. All sizes must be ENERGY STAR®<br />

rated. Contact E-power Solutions at 1-866-432-5501 for additional information.<br />

0 - 7,000 Btu/h<br />

(≥ 0 and < 0.583 tons)<br />

≥ 14,000 Btu/h<br />

(≥ 1.167 tons)<br />

PTAC (Cooling Only)<br />

Cooling Capacity Qualifying EER (Replacement) Qualifying EER (New Construction)<br />

Cooling Capacity<br />

0 - 7,000 Btu/h<br />

(≥ 0 and < 0.583 tons)<br />

7,000 - 10,000 Btu/h<br />

(≥ 0.583 and < 0.833 tons)<br />

10,000 - 14,000 Btu/h<br />

(≥ 0.833 and < 1.167 tons)<br />

PTAC/PTHP<br />

Make and<br />

Model #<br />

≥ 14,000 Btu/h<br />

(≥ 1.167 tons)<br />

Qty<br />

Total HVAC Rebate:<br />

Qualifying EER<br />

(Replacement)<br />

Rebate per<br />

Piece of Equipment<br />

9.9 11.5 $15.00<br />

9.2 10.9 $20.00<br />

8.3 10.0 $30.00<br />

8.0 9.6 $40.00<br />

Qualifying COP<br />

(Replacement)<br />

PTHP (Cooling and Heating)<br />

Qualifying EER<br />

(New Construction)<br />

Qualifying COP<br />

(New Construction)<br />

Rebate per<br />

Piece of Equipment<br />

9.7 2.8 11.5 3.2 $30.00<br />

9.1 2.8 10.9 3.1 $40.00<br />

8.2 2.7 10.0 3.0<br />

8.4 2.6 9.6 2.9<br />

Cooling Capacity<br />

(Btu/h)<br />

Cooling<br />

Capacity (tons)<br />

Cooling EER<br />

Heating Capacity<br />

(Btu/h)<br />

Heating<br />

Capacity<br />

(tons)<br />

$60.00<br />

$80.00<br />

Heating COP Rebate<br />

Rev 08/03/12<br />

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Note: Required documentation in addition to this worksheet includes:<br />

1) An AHRI Certificate indicating the system efficiency (EER, SEER, HSPF, COP, kW/ton-IPLV, COP-IPLV, etc.)<br />

2) DHP savings calculation worksheet found at: pplelectric.com/e-power/resources<br />

A Manufacturer's specification sheet is requested.<br />

Is natural gas available at your business? Does the new unit replace a gas unit?<br />

Cooling Capacity<br />

15.0<br />

8.6 $100.00<br />

< 64,800 Btu/h (5.4 tons) 17.0<br />

9.5<br />

$150.00<br />

19.0 10.5 $200.00<br />

Space and/or<br />

Building Type<br />

Total HVAC Rebate:<br />

DUCTLESS MINI-SPLIT HEAT PUMP REBATE WORKSHEET<br />

Quantity<br />

Qualifying SEER Qualifying HSPF<br />

Outdoor Unit (one application per unit)<br />

Manufacturer Model # AHRI Cert Ref # Size (Tons) Rated SEER Rated HSPF<br />

Rated Cooling<br />

Capacity (Btu/h)<br />

Indoor Unit(s)<br />

Existing Cooling System<br />

Type<br />

Rated Heating Capacity<br />

(Btu/h)<br />

Rebate per<br />

Ton (12,000 Btu/h)<br />

Existing Heating<br />

System Type<br />

Space and/or<br />

Existing Cooling System<br />

Existing Heating<br />

Building Type<br />

Type<br />

System Type<br />

Arena/<strong>Audit</strong>orium/Convention Center Ductless Heat Pump<br />

Ductless Heat Pump<br />

College: Classes/Administrative<br />

Air-Source Heat Pump<br />

Electric Resistance<br />

Convenience Stores Central AC Air-Source Heat Pump<br />

Dining: Bar Lounge/Leisure<br />

Room/Window AC<br />

PTHP<br />

Dining: Cafeteria / Fast Food<br />

PTAC<br />

Electric Furnace<br />

Dining: Restaurants<br />

PTHP<br />

Non Electric Heating Fuel<br />

Gymnasium/Performing Arts Theatre<br />

No Cooling<br />

New Construction<br />

Hospitals/Health care<br />

Industrial: 1 Shift/Light Manufacturing<br />

Industrial: 2 Shift<br />

Industrial: 3 Shift<br />

Lodging: Hotels/Motels/Dormitories<br />

Lodging: Residential<br />

Multi-Family (Common Areas)<br />

Museum/Library<br />

Nursing Homes<br />

Office: General/Retail<br />

Office: Medical/Banks<br />

Parking Garages & Lots<br />

Penitentiary<br />

Police/Fire Stations (24 Hr)<br />

Post Office/Town Hall/Court House<br />

Religious Buildings/Church<br />

Retail<br />

Schools/University<br />

Warehouses (Not Refrigerated)<br />

Warehouses (Refrigerated)<br />

Waste Water Treatment Plant<br />

New Construction<br />

No Heat<br />

Rebate<br />

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Customer must have an electrically conditioned space to qualify. Buildings cooled by chillers are not eligible. New Construction projects are not eligible.<br />

Electric Space Conditioning Type:<br />

Heating/Cooling: Cooling Only:<br />

Air Source Heat Pump Air Source Air Conditioner<br />

Insulation Type:<br />

Insulation Type:<br />

Wall/Ceiling Insulation<br />

Ceiling Insulation: Must add a minimum of R-11 and meet<br />

or exceed current <strong>ASHRAE</strong> code requirement (unless<br />

physical space restrictions exist). New construction projects<br />

do not qualify for incentives.<br />

Blown-in Spray-on Other:<br />

Batt Rigid Board<br />

Wall Insulation: Must add a minimum of R-11 and meet or<br />

exceed current <strong>ASHRAE</strong> code requirement (unless physical<br />

space restrictions exist). No incentive for New Construction<br />

Projects.<br />

Total Insulation Rebate:<br />

Blown-in Spray-on Other:<br />

Batt Rigid Board<br />

INSULATION REBATE WORKSHEET<br />

Existing<br />

R-Value<br />

New R-<br />

Value<br />

Amount<br />

(per sq ft)<br />

$0.30<br />

$0.30<br />

# of Sq ft<br />

Installed<br />

Total Rebate<br />

Rev 08/03/12<br />

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High-Efficiency Evaporator Fans - Walk-in Cooler<br />

Replacement of an existing standard-efficiency shadedpole<br />

(SP) evaporator fan coil or a Permanent Split<br />

Capacitor (PSC) in walk-ins. The replacement unit must<br />

be an Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM).<br />

High-Efficiency Evaporator Fans - Walk-in Freezer<br />

Replacement of an existing standard-efficiency shadedpole<br />

(SP) evaporator fan coil or a Permanent Split<br />

Capacitor (PSC) in walk-ins. The replacement unit must<br />

be an Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM).<br />

High-Efficiency Evaporator Fans - Reach-in Cooler<br />

Replacement of an existing standard-efficiency shadedpole<br />

(SP) evaporator fan motor in refrigerated cooler<br />

display cases. The replacement unit must be an<br />

Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM) or Permanent<br />

Split Capacitor (PSC). (PSC motors for new walk-in<br />

coolers are not eligible.)<br />

Replacement of an existing Permanent Split Capacitor<br />

(PSC) with an Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM).<br />

High-Efficiency Evaporator Fans - Reach-in Freezer<br />

Replacement of an existing standard-efficiency shadedpole<br />

(SP) evaporator fan motor in freezer display cases.<br />

The replacement unit must be an Electronically<br />

Commutated Motor (ECM) or Permanent Split Capacitor<br />

(PSC). (PSC motors for new walk-in freezers are not<br />

eligible.)<br />

Replacement of an existing Permanent Split Capacitor<br />

(PSC) with an Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM).<br />

Anti-Sweat Heating Controls<br />

Technologies that can turn off anti-sweat heaters based<br />

on sensing condensation on the inner glass pane (if<br />

applicable) and frame at low-humidity conditions. Credit<br />

is based on the total horizontal linear footage of the<br />

case.<br />

REFRIGERATION REBATE WORKSHEET<br />

Measure Name Eligible Installation<br />

High-Efficiency Display Cases<br />

High-efficiency display cases incorporate anti-sweat<br />

controls, high performance evaporative fans, defrost<br />

control, improved insulation, liquid suction heat<br />

exchangers, and efficient light systems.<br />

This is for remote cases only. Deli cases, open-air units,<br />

custom coolers/freezers and walk-in boxes with reach-in<br />

doors do not qualify.<br />

Floating Head Pressure Control<br />

This rebate is for installing automatic controls to lower<br />

condensing pressure at lower ambient temperatures in<br />

multiplex refrigeration systems. Controls installed must<br />

vary head pressure to adjust condensing temperatures<br />

in relation to outdoor air temperature and to maintain a<br />

20ºF variance below design heat pressure during milder<br />

weather conditions.<br />

Must replace an existing, open, multi-deck display case with a<br />

new, ENERGY STAR high-efficiency, reach-in unit with standard<br />

glass doors with an Electronically Commutated Fan Motor (ECM),<br />

T-8 lamps and an electronic ballast or LED lighting.<br />

Quantity Rebate/<br />

Unit<br />

$40.00<br />

Case Volume = cu ft Unit<br />

Must have a minimum SCT (Saturated Condensing Temperature)<br />

programmed for the floating head pressure control of ≤ 70ºF and<br />

include balanced-port expansion valves* to replace existing<br />

constant pressure or manually controlled system.<br />

SP to ECM<br />

PSC to ECM<br />

SP to ECM<br />

PSC to ECM<br />

SP to ECM<br />

SP to PSC<br />

PSC to ECM<br />

SP to ECM<br />

SP to PSC<br />

PSC to ECM<br />

16W - 36W<br />

37W - 48W<br />

> 48W<br />

16W - 36W<br />

37W - 48W<br />

> 48W<br />

16W - 36W<br />

37W - 48W<br />

> 48W<br />

16W - 36W<br />

37W - 48W<br />

> 48W<br />

< 16W<br />

16W - 36W<br />

>36W<br />

< 16W<br />

16W - 36W<br />

>36W<br />

< 16W<br />

16W - 36W<br />

>36W<br />

< 16W<br />

16W - 36W<br />

>36W<br />

< 16W<br />

16W - 36W<br />

>36W<br />

< 16W<br />

16W - 36W<br />

>36W<br />

Installation of relative humidity sensors for the air outside of the<br />

display case and controls that reduce or turn off the glass door (if<br />

applicable) and frame anti-sweat heaters at low-humidity<br />

conditions.<br />

Compressor VSD Retrofit<br />

Redundant or back-up units do not qualify. VSDs on new Installation of variable speed drive (VSD) on commercial and<br />

equipment are not eligible. The rebate is per controlled industrial refrigeration compressors.<br />

HP.<br />

Total Refrigeration Rebate:<br />

$20.00<br />

Ton<br />

$60.00<br />

$90.00<br />

$120.00<br />

$20.00<br />

$30.00<br />

$40.00<br />

$60.00<br />

$90.00<br />

$120.00<br />

$20.00<br />

$30.00<br />

$40.00<br />

$40.00<br />

$70.00<br />

$90.00<br />

$30.00<br />

$40.00<br />

$50.00<br />

$10.00<br />

$20.00<br />

$30.00<br />

$40.00<br />

$70.00<br />

$90.00<br />

$30.00<br />

$40.00<br />

$50.00<br />

$10.00<br />

$20.00<br />

$30.00<br />

$34.00<br />

Door<br />

$70.00<br />

Horsepower<br />

* The expansion valve is a device used to meter the flow of liquid refrigerant entering the evaporator at a rate that matches the amount of refrigerant being boiled off in the evaporator.<br />

Total<br />

Rebate<br />

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Ice Maker<br />

Measure<br />

ENERGY STAR® Steam Cookers<br />

Residential Refrigerator<br />

Commercial Reach-in Refrigerator<br />

Installation of replacement units that are ENERGY<br />

STAR® listed. Cases with remote refrigeration<br />

systems are not eligible. Their size > 30 cubic feet.<br />

Total Appliances Rebate:<br />

APPLIANCES REBATE WORKSHEET<br />

ENERGY STAR® Qualifying Appliances<br />

Ice Maker Type:<br />

Self-Contained:<br />

Ice-Making Heads:<br />

Remote Condensing:<br />

ENERGY STAR®<br />

ENERGY STAR®<br />

Volume =<br />

Eligible Installation<br />

Installation of ice machines that meet the minimum efficiency<br />

required for ENERGY STAR® or Consortium for <strong>Energy</strong><br />

Efficiency (CEE) Tier 2.<br />

Must install three or more pans to qualify.<br />

ENERGY STAR®<br />

cu ft<br />

Quantity Rebate/<br />

Unit<br />

# of Pans<br />

$115.00<br />

Unit<br />

$100.00<br />

Pan<br />

$25.00<br />

Unit<br />

$70.00<br />

Unit<br />

Total<br />

Rebate<br />

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• Rated motor horsepower ≤ 200 hp and minimum annual operating hours<br />

• Does not apply to redundant or backup/standby motors that are expected to operate less than 1200<br />

operating hours per year<br />

• Does not apply to variable pitch fans unless applicant supplies proof of kWh savings from logged or measured<br />

data<br />

• Does not apply to replacement of a multi-speed motor<br />

• Does not apply to VSDs on new chillers<br />

• Applies only to VSDs installed with an automatic feedback control technology. Does not apply to systems with manual<br />

controls or fixed-speed operation unless applicant supplies proof of kWh savings from logged or measured data<br />

VSD Application<br />

Chilled Water Pump<br />

Heating Hot Water Pump<br />

Condenser Water Pump<br />

HVAC Fan<br />

Cooling Tower<br />

Motor Size<br />

(HP)<br />

(A)<br />

Total VSD Rebate:<br />

VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES AND MOTORS<br />

REBATE WORKSHEET<br />

Variable Speed Drives Qualifications<br />

Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) which are installed on existing HVAC are eligible for this rebate. The installation of a VSD<br />

must accompany the permanent removal or disabling of any throttling devices such as inlet vanes, bypass dampers, and<br />

throttling valves. Other requirements include:<br />

VSD Application<br />

Rebate per HP<br />

$30.00<br />

$30.00<br />

$30.00<br />

$30.00<br />

$30.00<br />

VSD Quantity<br />

(B)<br />

Rebate per VSD<br />

(C)<br />

VSD Rebate<br />

(A x B x C)<br />

Efficient Motors Qualifications<br />

Rebates are offered for three-phase AC induction motors, from 1 to 200 HP, of open drip-proof (open) and totally enclosed<br />

fan-cooled (closed) classifications. Rewound motors do not qualify. Rebates are based on the motor’s nominal full load<br />

efficiencies, tested in accordance with IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Standard 112, method B, that<br />

meet or exceed the CEE Premium (at least one efficiency percentage above NEMA premium) on the Motor Rebates<br />

Worksheet. CEE eligible motors can be found at:<br />

http://www.cee1.org/ind/motrs/CEE_MotorsListApril2010a.xls<br />

The application must include the manufacturer’s performance data sheet that shows motor type, motor horsepower, model<br />

number, and efficiency rating.<br />

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Note: Must complete a Motor VSD Inventory Worksheet in combination with this application. Motor naming<br />

convention is ODP/open and TEFC/closed for three phase HVAC motors. Motors purchased prior to December 19,<br />

2010 may still be eligible for rebates. Call 1-866-432-5501 for more information, or visit<br />

pplelectric.com/e-power/resources.<br />

Was a Rewound motor considered and quoted as an option to replacement?<br />

Horse<br />

Power<br />

1<br />

1.5<br />

2<br />

3<br />

5<br />

7.5<br />

10<br />

15<br />

20<br />

25<br />

30<br />

40<br />

50<br />

60<br />

75<br />

100<br />

125<br />

150<br />

200<br />

Y / N<br />

Speed Nominal Efficiency Rebate per Motor<br />

QTY<br />

in RPM Open Closed Open Closed Open Closed Total<br />

3600 84.0% 84.0% $25.00 $30.00<br />

1800 N/A 86.5% N/A $45.00<br />

1200 N/A 84.0% N/A $45.00<br />

3600 85.5% 85.5% $45.00 $30.00<br />

1800 N/A 87.5% N/A $55.00<br />

1200 87.5% N/A $40.00 N/A<br />

3600 86.5% 86.5% $30.00 $45.00<br />

1800 N/A 87.5% N/A $65.00<br />

1200 88.5% N/A $30.00 N/A<br />

3600 87.5% 87.5% $30.00 $45.00<br />

1800 90.2% 90.2% $40.00 $65.00<br />

1200 89.5% 90.2% $55.00 $80.00<br />

3600 89.5% 89.5% $40.00 $55.00<br />

1800 N/A 90.2% N/A $70.00<br />

1200 90.2% 90.2% $50.00 $115.00<br />

3600 89.5% 90.2% $115.00 $90.00<br />

1800 N/A 92.4% N/A $80.00<br />

1200 91.7% 91.7% $220.00 $170.00<br />

3600 90.2% 91.0% $55.00 $90.00<br />

1800 N/A 92.4% N/A $100.00<br />

1200 92.4% 91.7% $240.00 $200.00<br />

3600 91.0% 91.7% $115.00 $195.00<br />

1800 N/A 93.0% N/A $100.00<br />

1200 92.4% 92.4% $245.00 $230.00<br />

3600 91.7% 92.4% $120.00 $155.00<br />

1800 93.6% 93.6% $145.00 $150.00<br />

1200 93.0% 92.4% $245.00 $325.00<br />

3600 93.0% 92.4% $155.00 $250.00<br />

1800 94.1% N/A $155.00 N/A<br />

1200 93.6% N/A $150.00 N/A<br />

3600 93.6% 92.4% $175.00 $250.00<br />

1800 N/A 94.1% N/A $250.00<br />

1200 94.1% 93.6% $150.00 $320.00<br />

3600 93.6% 93.0% $150.00 $265.00<br />

1800 94.5% 94.5% $220.00 $275.00<br />

1200 94.5% 94.5% $240.00 $480.00<br />

3600 93.6% 93.6% $145.00 $390.00<br />

1800 95.0% 95.0% $130.00 $375.00<br />

1200 94.5% 94.5% $240.00 $530.00<br />

3600 94.1% 94.1% $155.00 $390.00<br />

1800 95.4% N/A $255.00 N/A<br />

1200 95.0% 95.0% $280.00 $565.00<br />

3600 94.1% 94.5% $490.00 $480.00<br />

1800 95.4% N/A $320.00 N/A<br />

1200 95.0% 95.0% $280.00 $720.00<br />

3600 94.5% 94.5% $490.00 $870.00<br />

1800 N/A 95.8% N/A $805.00<br />

1200 95.4% 95.4% $395.00 $1,250.00<br />

3600 94.5% 95.4% $445.00 $595.00<br />

1800 95.8% 95.8% $500.00 $875.00<br />

1200 95.4% 95.4% $470.00 $780.00<br />

3600 94.5% 95.8% $330.00 $750.00<br />

1800 96.2% 96.2% $315.00 $1,050.00<br />

1200 95.8% 96.2% $625.00 $1,465.00<br />

3600 95.4% 95.8% $625.00 $875.00<br />

1800 96.2% 96.5% $540.00 $905.00<br />

1200 95.8% N/A $980.00 N/A<br />

Total Motor Rebate:<br />

VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES AND MOTORS<br />

REBATE WORKSHEET<br />

Efficient Motors — Minimum Qualifying Efficiencies<br />

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Submittal Requirements for Custom Projects<br />

1. Submit Custom Incentive Measure Worksheet with a detailed description of the project, commissioning plan, measurement plan (if<br />

applicable), and calculation of savings estimate. THE SUBMITTAL MUST BE APPROVED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN<br />

INCENTIVE.<br />

2. Install Measures, commission project, and have savings verified.<br />

3. Submit final application with required project documentation.<br />

4. Large Commercial and Industrial projects will be placed on a waitlist as of June 1, 2011.<br />

Instructions for <strong>Energy</strong> Savings Calculations for Custom Projects<br />

Custom Project Incentives are based on first year kWh savings that result from efficiency improvements for the first 12 months following<br />

installation. The peak demand savings should also be estimated. The peak period is defined by the Pennsylvania Public Utility<br />

Commission as the 100 hours of highest demand between June 8 and September 10 and between 12:00 and 20:00 hours. If a measure is<br />

covered under the Efficient Equipment rebates (prescriptive Measures) and does not qualify for the prescriptive rebate, it can not be<br />

applied for as a custom project.<br />

<strong>Energy</strong> Savings Calculations<br />

Provide calculations documenting the predicted energy consumption of the existing (or baseline) and proposed system using appropriate<br />

analytical tools and clearly stated assumptions. All analysis should be provided in electronic format. All assumptions such as operating<br />

hours, efficiencies, existing and proposed equipment operational details must be presented. Engineering algorithms and procedures from<br />

recognized technical organizations such as <strong>ASHRAE</strong>, SMACNA, ANSI, etc. must be used. Use rated performance factors tested under<br />

accepted procedures specified by recognized rating agencies such as AHRI, ANSI, ASTM, etc. Provide an explanation when equipment<br />

performance rating conditions vary from standard conditions.<br />

In support of the calculations, extensive documentation must be provided that provides the basis for the savings estimates. The<br />

documentation must provide information on the equipment operating schedule, daily and seasonal load profile, and baseline AND energy<br />

efficient equipment performance at the operating loads. Typical documentation for custom projects often includes but is not limited to:<br />

•<br />

•<br />

•<br />

•<br />

•<br />

•<br />

•<br />

CUSTOM INCENTIVE PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS<br />

All Custom Incentive Projects require a pre-approval application.<br />

Baseline/existing and proposed equipment make and model number including operating voltage and rated full load amps.<br />

Existing equipment condition and age<br />

Engineering or architectural drawings and “equipment schedule” sheets<br />

Component specification sheets that include part load efficiency or performance factors<br />

Spreadsheet calculations or input/output files and results from system modeling or other engineering analysis using accepted<br />

engineering algorithms and practices<br />

Log sheets, trend logs from a building management system, or other operating documentation that are often necessary to document<br />

operating hours and equipment loading, and used as a basis for the calculations (in some cases, short term monitoring may be<br />

required to document the load profile)<br />

Control sequence of operations that are necessary where controls play a part in the savings equation<br />

Additional documentation, other than that described in the application, may be required for program participation. Projects may also require<br />

pre- and post-project sub metering, or monitoring of loads and/or power input as part of another measurement and verification activity to<br />

demonstrate the actual energy savings.<br />

Baseline for Custom Analysis<br />

Where equipment is replaced prior to the end of its rated service life in order to achieve energy savings, the existing equipment<br />

performance may be used as the baseline in the energy savings calculations. Where equipment is replaced due to failure, or when it is<br />

determined to be at or near the end of its rated service life or for other reasons (such as obsolescence or a need for more capacity), the<br />

baseline performance used in the savings calculation should be either the minimum performance that would be required by code for that<br />

equipment type and application (where a code applies) or the performance of the equipment that would have been selected as the<br />

customer's "standard practice" when a code does not apply.<br />

Commissioning and Measurement Plan<br />

The purpose of the Commissioning and Measurement Plan document is to identify the process for each of the projects to ensure proper<br />

quantitative demonstration of performance.<br />

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Rebate <strong>Level</strong>s First Year kWh Savings $0.10/first year kWh<br />

Custom Rebate Caps<br />

(per year)<br />

% of Total Project Cost<br />

Per Site<br />

Per Parent Company<br />

50%<br />

$500,000<br />

$2,000,000<br />

Item 1<br />

Before Retrofit<br />

System Description<br />

After Retrofit<br />

kWh Savings<br />

$0.10<br />

Item 2<br />

System Description<br />

Before Retrofit<br />

After Retrofit<br />

Item 3<br />

System Description<br />

Before Retrofit<br />

After Retrofit<br />

Item 4<br />

System Description<br />

Before Retrofit<br />

After Retrofit<br />

Total Custom Project Cost:<br />

Total Custom Rebates:<br />

CUSTOM INCENTIVE WORKSHEET<br />

All custom applications require a pre-approval application.<br />

Please attach supporting documentation.<br />

Prior to submitting application, please contact the program staff.<br />

epowersolutions@kema.com<br />

1-866-432-5501<br />

Measure Cost*<br />

Annual Oper. Hrs<br />

kWh Savings<br />

Measure Cost*<br />

Annual Oper. Hrs<br />

kWh Savings<br />

Measure Cost*<br />

Annual Oper. Hrs<br />

kWh Savings<br />

Measure Cost*<br />

Annual Oper. Hrs<br />

$/kWh<br />

$0.10<br />

$/kWh<br />

$0.10<br />

$/kWh<br />

$0.10<br />

$/kWh<br />

Subtotal<br />

Subtotal<br />

Subtotal<br />

Subtotal<br />

* Measure Cost is the cost to implement rebated efficiency measures less all costs incurred to achieve other project benefits. The Measure Cost<br />

may be the increment required to deliver an efficiency improvement over the base case efficiency. In-house labor is not considered part of project<br />

cost, only out-of pocket expenses are eligible.<br />

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