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This month’s ES2 energy manager webinar is titled
"How to Prioritize Within Your Energy Management Strategy.”
Many
organizations have established their energy conservation guidelines and begun
educating and encouraging their occupants. Each organization should also be
developing a comprehensive occupant engagement strategy. With limited resources,
prioritizing where that effort can create the greatest impact is vital. Should
you focus on your largest building? What if it is already your most efficient
building? In this month’s webinar, ES2 recommends initial processes for
prioritizing your efforts.
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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EnergyCAP training will be held in the computer lab on the
OSU-OKC college campus at 900 N. Portland Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73107 on April
16 and 17. The training times will be announced in the April 1 newsletter.
The lab is in the West Education Center on the third
floor, Room 316. A campus map and other helpful information about OSU-OKC can
be found at http://www.osuokc.edu/map/.
The training is hands on and seating is limited,
so please register soon as the classes will fill up quickly. A training agenda with
an outline, the location and other relevant information will be sent to
registered participants. If you have any
questions concerning the training, please contact Justin Durham at
405-522-7104.
To register, please email the State Energy Program office at
20x2020@omes.ok.gov
with your name, organization and phone number.
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The EnergyCAP April webinar, scheduled for April 8 at 2:00 p.m.,
is moving to April 22 at 2:00 p.m. to allow for on-site training follow up. If
you are unable to attend the webinar because of the change in date, remember
that all EnergyCAP webinars are posted on the 20x2020 website under the Energy
Database section.
Here is a link to the webinars on the 20x2020 website:
https://www.ok.gov/20x2020/Energy_Database/index.html
If you have any questions concerning the EnergyCAP
database, please email 20x2020@omes.ok.gov.
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Spring brings more than just flowers. We are heading into
a season of highly variable weather. Spring in Oklahoma can be quite chilly in
the morning and very warm in the afternoon, or vice versa. You may even notice
these weather swings inside your workplace. Keep this in mind and consider
dressing in layers so that you can better maintain your personal comfort. You should
also consider managing your personal space by utilizing window blinds, ceiling
fans, etc. If you are still uncomfortable, please contact your energy manager,
who works to efficiently balance the varying needs of the building occupants. Each individual has the opportunity to
contribute to our goal of reducing energy consumption 20 percent by proactively
finding small ways to help.
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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Committed leadership and effective
communication have driven OCCC’s growth, and these same attributes are
propelling them through the 20x2020 program. When John Boyd, Vice President for
Business and Finance, first learned the requirements to run a successful
program, he enlisted the help of Chris Snow. Together they began to compile the
necessary data for EnergyCAP and work with OCCC’s personnel to identify
opportunities. In October, Dr. Boyd hired Bob Lally to serve as the full-time energy
manager. With years of energy management experience in the military and as a
private contractor, Mr. Lally was a natural fit and has quickly utilized the
statewide templates and resources to structure their program. He collaborates
with a group of employees to lead the Energy Conservation Working Group (ECWG),
which is responsible for the implementation of the program into every area of
the institution.
One of the first steps OCCC took was to
develop a strategic energy management plan. The plan is overseen by the Energy
Management Steering Committee, a representative group consisting of managers, faculty,
staff and students who provide oversight and guidance to ECWG in program
implementation. The plan not only assigned a series of responsibilities
to ensure effective implementation, but also included an adapted set of
behavioral guidelines as a foundation. ES2 reviewed these guidelines to help
ensure they were developed in the context of OCCC’s daily operations and core
mission, and that all relevant areas of behavior were addressed. Additionally,
the energy management plan laid out a schedule for periodic building
walkthroughs, which Bob Lally has done consistently since his hire. Walking
around the entire campus after hours and during the day has allowed him to make
note of what guidelines are being followed and areas for improvement. The
results he reports to ECWG allow them to make more informed decisions in
prioritizing energy conservation measures.
One of the greatest strengths of ECWG
lies in the makeup of its members, who come from various roles throughout OCCC.
This has allowed the group to rely on the expertise of the individuals who are
responsible for relevant departments. Open communication among this broad group
of stakeholders has allowed the institution to proceed swiftly with clear
direction. For example, when the group decided to target the energy savings
from refined IT practices and streamlined O&M procedures, they were able to
do so with the support of those departments because they had been at the table
early in the process. With the attitude that has driven OCCC to take such a
strong stance on energy, it is unlikely they will be slowing down anytime soon.
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