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Welcome to fiscal year 2016. Everyone is
now working into their new budgets and getting a feel for what FY16 is going to
be like. As you can see, the format of the newsletter has changed slightly. We
will send out the newsletter once a month and provide more detailed information
on program successes as well as lessons learned.
One of my tasks as director of the
20x2020 program is finding ways to assist organizations in our program in
succeeding with our goals. An EnergyCAP data review for organizations that are
up-to-date with information indicates the cost of electricity per kW has
increased over 10 percent in the past 12 months. Most of this increase is due
to fuel adjustment increases on the utility bills. We will see increases in the
base utility cost in the coming months and years. Can your organization’s
budget handle another 5, 10 or 15 percent increase in electricity bills? Is
your organization succeeding in its preparations to mitigate these increases?
I would like to offer to come visit your
organization and talk about your progress in the 20x2020 program. This would afford
me an opportunity to learn more about you and your organization as well as
providing you an update on how the 20x2020 program is operating. All I am asking
in return is your time to tell me about your organization. Please contact me
through the program email address, 20x2020@omes.ok.gov,
and I will get back with you to make arrangements.
Craig Cherry
Director, 20x2020
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Northern Oklahoma College
has consistently proven itself to be an exemplary leader in implementing their
20x2020 program. Led by Ray Weidman and Andrew Lee, NOC’s energy conservation
program is an excellent example of coordination and persistence. Ray and Andrew
have worked to establish a culture of conservation at the Tonkawa, Enid and
Stillwater campuses since the launch of their program. To do so, they have made
good use of the people and resources around them. After working with others to
solidify a comprehensive energy management program for the college that
included guidelines and a consistent walkthrough schedule, they began to work
with the director of marketing on ideas about incorporating sustainability into
the school’s brand. This collaborative effort has allowed them to be even more
effective at generating the necessary messages that will help nudge others
towards participation. Ray and Andrew have also hung posters they downloaded
from Teamwork to raise awareness and are planning to talk to staff who might be
interested in contributing to the program.
The two energy managers
have also realized the importance of finding ways to engage their students, who
make up most of the school’s population during the fall and spring. While they
understand that engaging all of the students will take time, they have not been
hesitant to find opportunities. Ray and Andrew have created an energy
conservation competition that will allow the dorms to play against each other
for prizes. Along with installing sub-meters to measure their baseline
consumption, this has required them to work closely with the dorm supervisors
and has lent some insight into making the program exciting for a younger scene.
This does not mean that faculty and staff are lacking any attention, however.
One of the first initiatives that Ray and Andrew implemented was to issue a
Plug Load Inventory. Not only did this increase the number of employees who
were aware of how many personal devices they left plugged in throughout the
day, but it also allowed Ray and Andrew to identify underutilized equipment and
consolidate as necessary. Coupled with Andrew’s weekly walkthroughs and
reminders, the college is beginning to buy in to the new culture of
conservation. Faculty and staff recognize Andrew as he passes through their
buildings and share with him what they are doing to contribute.
Ray and Andrew plan to keep
this balanced approach between occupants and operations as they move forward.
Developing materials for new student and faculty orientation is one goal that
they are working towards. Along with this, they are exploring options that will
allow students to work with their office on projects to increase the school’s
energy savings. They are anticipating these efforts will only enhance the
savings that will come from consolidating summer classes into fewer buildings
and the development of a capital investment strategy that will allow them to
plan for equipment replacements before they become emergencies. Northern
Oklahoma College has certainly begun to tap into their potential for savings
and is only looking to scale those successes in the future.
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20x2020 Upcoming Dates
Please mark your calendar:
July
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July 16 | 2-3 p.m. | ES2
Energy Manager Webinar
August
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Aug. 20 | 2-3 p.m. | ES2
Behavioral Program Webinar
- Aug. 31 | Q2 Project Exemptions Due
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The July ES2 energy manager webinar is titled
“Introduction to Utility Incentives—ONG.”
After June’s webinar introducing utility
incentives, ES2 will be offering sessions that cover the available incentives
for customers of other utility companies.
An Oklahoma Natural Gas representative will introduce the incentives
available for commercial buildings in ONG’s territory and how to apply for a
rebate.
Organizations that have issued a purchase order to
ES2 in order to enroll in the behavioral program are invited to register for
this month's energy manager webinar. Please register at least one hour in
advance of the webinar.
Logistics:
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The August energy manager webinar is titled “Managing
Lighting Efficiency.”
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration,
lighting accounts for approximately 19 percent of commercial electricity
consumption. This makes it imperative that each organization is ensuring they
are providing the necessary light while minimizing energy consumption. This
month’s webinar will introduce key lighting system characteristics and components
energy managers should be aware of, the recommended maintenance and potential
energy conservation strategies.
Organizations that
have issued a purchase order to ES2 in order to enroll in the behavioral
program are invited to register for August’s energy manager webinar. Please
register at least one hour in advance of the webinar.
Logistics:
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Project
exemptions are due August 31, 2015, for billing period quarter two of CY 2015.
Organizations must submit exemptions on any specific projects that have
resulted in energy savings that they would like to remove from ES2’s fee
calculations. Any project completed between July 1, 2014, and June 30, 2015,
must be submitted by August 31, 2015, to be considered for an exemption.
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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Kitchens, cafeterias and other food service areas are
often not only the source of satisfying meals, but also of lost energy savings.
Kitchen and dishwasher exhaust fans may have been overlooked, but this
equipment can provide substantial savings. Along with the electricity it takes
to run them, they are responsible for pulling out large amounts of conditioned
air. The HVAC system must then expend more energy to replace that conditioned
air in the building. Ensure that kitchen exhaust fans are switched off if their
related equipment is not in use and if no extra ventilation is required.
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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