20x2020 Newsletter | Aug. 6

Register for 20x2020 August Webinars

EnergyCAP Webinar

REGISTER TODAY for the EnergyCAP webinar covering Phase 3 - Step 5: Data Entry Process (Historical and Ongoing)

 

Topics Covered in Webinar:

  • Historical bill/data entry (manual and electronic)
  • Best practices for ongoing bill entry
  • Options for ongoing data entry

Logistics:

 

Behavioral Program Webinar: IPMVP and Specific Project Exemptions

The International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) is the international standard on how to evaluate the impact of individual energy and water conservation projects.

Any organization seeking to exclude independent projects from ES2’s fee calculations is responsible for documenting the project according to IPMVP standards.

 

HIghlights of the Webinar:

  • Review IPMVP technical document
  • Introduction to the standards and process used to review each requested specific project exemption

Logistics:

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Exemptions of Specific Projects from ES2 Fees

Now is the time for organizations to compile data on any specific independent projects that have resulted in energy savings that you would like to remove from ES2’s fee calculations.

Requests for exemptions from ES2’s fees for January through June of 2014 must be completed by October 31, 2014. Please submit all requests as soon as possible.

For a complete submission, please submit each request through the online form and email IPMVP-adherent supporting documentation to 20x2020@omes.ok.gov.  Further information is available in the online instructions.

If you have any questions about this process, please email 20x2020@omes.ok.gov.

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EnergyCAP Notes

  • Many organizations have started entering utility data into EnergyCAP. While reviewing your utility bills, please ensure your agency/institution is not paying taxes. (This assumes that your tax exempt status is current.)

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EnergyCAP Implementation

Naming Conventions

Naming conventions are critical to the quality of data and thus the success of the goal to reduce energy by 20% by 2020. Please follow the naming conventions detailed in the “how to” documents that are found on the implementation page.

Note:  Naming conventions are necessary because these elements are shared by everyone in the database and must be unique in a standardized way. 

Contact Us!

Please email 20x2020@omes.ok.gov if:

  • You are stuck on any part of the database and can’t find the answer
  • This newsletter is being forwarded to you
  • You need new EnergyCAP users created, to reset a password or questions about the database.

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Energy Saving Tip

Each individual has the opportunity to contribute to our goal of reducing energy consumption 20% by proactively finding small ways to help. 

This week's tip:

Take responsibility for turning off lights when leaving an area.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, lighting alone accounts for around 21% of a building’s energy use so there is great potential for savings. Please look for opportunities where you can step it up and switch it off.

Step it Up, Switch it Off, Do your part to help achieve our Energy Efficient Future by turning off lightswitches

Please pass tips on to your building occupants. These tips will cover ideas that general occupants and operations staff can implement, starting with the basics.

If you have any questions or ideas on tips to share, please contact Morgan Miller of ES2 at mmiller@es2ok.com or 405-528-4500.

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20x2020 Upcoming Dates

Please mark your calendar for important 20x2020 dates.

August

  • Aug. 13 | 2 to 4 p.m. |  Data (step 5): Historical and Ongoing Bill Entry Processes
  • Aug. 21 | 2 to 4 p.m. | ES2 Behavioral Program Webinar

September

  • Sept. 1 | Phase 2 deadline for 4th step of EnergyCAP implementation: Accounts & Meters
  • Sept. 8 - 11 | Hands-on EnergyCAP training | OSU - Stillwater
  • Sept. 18 | ES2 Energy Manager Webinar

October

  • Oct. 1 | Phase 3 deadline for 5th step of EnergyCAP implementation: Billing Data. Includes historical utility data back to fiscal year 2012, which is calendar year July 1, 2011.
  • Oct. 16 | ES2 Energy Manager Webinar