Energy & Water Assessment Report of

Client Name

Prepared for:

Client Name

Client Address

Prepared by:

Engineer Name

Southface

241 Pine Street, NE

Atlanta, GA 30308

404-872-3549

June 2015

Executive Summary	4

Next Steps	6

Introduction	7

Facility Background	7

Building Envelope, Systems, and Operations	7

Building Envelope	7

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)	8

Lighting	9

Domestic Hot Water	10

Potable Water Use	10

Appliances and Plug Loads	10

Energy & Water Overview	10

Consumption Profile	10

Benchmarking	14

Energy & Water Efficiency Projects	16

Project Discussion	17

No-Cost and Low-Cost Recommendations	18

Other Sustainability Recommendations	18

Potential Utility Rebates	18

Closing Comments & Next Steps	18

Disclaimer	19

Appendix A – Additional Building System Information	20

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)	20

Domestic Hot Water	21

Potable Water Use	21

Appliances and Plug Loads	22

Appendix B – Lighting Survey and Efficiency Retrofit Details	24

Appendix C – Project Assumptions	25

Appendix D – Acronyms and Definitions	26

Appendix E – Additional Resources	27

Grants to Green

Nonprofits in a 23-county Atlanta region can apply for Assessment Awards or Implementation Grants. An Assessment Award is not a cash grant, but a service performed for the nonprofit by Southface. Southface conducts assessments for existing buildings or design reviews for planned facilities and recommends opportunities to optimize operations, particularly related to energy and water use. Once the assessment process has been completed, the nonprofit will be eligible to apply for an Implementation Match Grant to help reduce the capital costs associated with implementing projects recommended in the assessment report. For more information, please visit the Grants to Green website.

Southface

Southface is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Since 1978, Southface has worked at the intersection of natural ecosystems, the built environment and social fabric of our communities. We engage with the construction and development industry and policymakers to forge market-based solutions for a regenerative economy, responsible resource use and social equity through a healthy built environment for all. Recognizing that buildings produce nearly half of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, Southface believes that sustainability initiatives and advocacy focused on the built environment are key to addressing global climate change.

Southface offers a wide variety of green building and sustainability programs and services, all of which are based on sound science. Southface’s Commercial Sustainability Services (CSS) team provides technical assistance for the Grants to Green program and non-residential clients in the realization of their sustainability and high performance environment goals. The team’s services include resource efficiency assessments, sustainability strategy and planning, certification (EarthCraft, LEED, Living Building Challenge, etc.) consulting, design reviews, design and construction charrettes and carbon emissions inventories. The team’s primary focus is on small commercial buildings, which is defined by Southface as 50,000 square feet or less. Utilizing a holistic approach to the built environment, CSS team members apply engineering and design best practices in balance with applied design theories. The result is built environments that are not only high performing regarding resource conservation and efficiency, but they also foster well-being and productivity for their occupants. Visit southface.org to learn more.

The Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta

Since 1951, the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta has been connecting donors, nonprofits and community leaders to strengthen the 23-county Atlanta region through philanthropy. As a top 20 community foundation out of approximately 750 nationally, with $920 million in current assets, Georgia’s second largest foundation exists to connect the passions of donors with the purposes nonprofits strive to improve. Through its quality services and innovative leadership on community issues, the Foundation received more than $113 million from donors in 2015 (unaudited) and distributed more than $139 million that same year to support nonprofits throughout the region and beyond. For more information, visit: www.cfgreateratlanta.org or connect with the Foundation via Facebook and Twitter.

Executive Summary

Southface performed an energy and water assessment for Client Name, located at Client Address. The goal of the assessment is to evaluate the property’s energy and water performance and identify opportunities for reducing operating costs by implementing energy and water efficiency measures. The desired outcome of the assessment is a clear and environmentally sustainable path to reducing utilities costs that could be better used in support of the organization’s mission. Some of the opportunities identified during an assessment can be completed immediately.

The Southface employees responsible for producing this report include XXXX, Project Engineer. The following persons are thanked for their assistance in development of this report: XXXX.

Assessment findings are summarized below:

Seven energy and water efficiency measures are recommended

Seven energy and water efficiency measures have been identified for the property that will reduce the overall energy and water consumption. A summary of current opportunities, the total annual savings, budgetary project cost and simple payback for each measure are shown in the table below. The simple return on investment for the recommended measures is 15.9%. Note that since the property is already performing better than the national median school, the projects below reflect major retrofits that are cost intensive. Client Name has the opportunity to save up to 40% in energy and up to 35% in water.

Table 1: Recommended Energy and Water Efficiency Measures

Efficiency Measure	Annual Cost Savings	Budgetary Project Cost	Simple Payback Period (Yrs)	Estimated Annual Energy Savings	Annual Water Savings
Water-Efficient Plumbing Fixtures	$100	$2,500	25.0	2%	0%
LED Lighting & Controls	$200	$2,500	12.5	2%	0%
Rainwater Harvesting Cistern	$300	$2,500	8.3	2%	0%
Infiltration Control	$400	$2,500	6.3	2%	1%
ENERGY STAR Appliances	$500	$2,500	5.0	2%	1%
ENERGY STAR HVAC Units	$600	$2,500	4.2	2%	1%
ENERGY STAR Water Heaters	$700	$2,500	3.6	2%	1%
Total	$2,800	$17,500	6.3	14%	4%

Note: Adequate design allowances are not reflected in the budgetary project cost and should be considered.

Building energy and water performance are better than the national average: XX% energy reduction and XX% water reduction are feasible

Energy use intensity (EUI) or energy per square foot, and water use intensity (WUI), are metrics for comparing one building to another. Figures 1 and 2 below display energy and water use intensity of the property compared to other properties with similar use-types.

Figure 1: Annual Energy Use Intensity Comparison

Figure 2: Annual Water Use Intensity Comparison

Annual utility costs are $15,000; 40% cost reduction potential is feasible

The breakdown of annual utility cost by utility from July 2014 to June 2015 is shown below. Utility costs during this time period totaled $15,000, amounting to $1.50 per square foot. By implementing all recommended measures, Client Name has the potential to reduce current utility costs by up to 40%, resulting in a projected annual utility cost of $1.00 per square foot.

Figure 3: Annual Utility Cost Breakdown

Utility incentives may offset implementation costs

Georgia Power offers several incentives for reducing energy use that are applicable to this project. Total rebates for these projects are expected to equal at least $10,000, however this is preliminary and subject to verification by the utility. Refer to Appendix C for more program and contact information.

Next Steps

No-cost and Low-cost Efficiency Measures

The following measures may be implemented at little to no-cost for your organization. Act today to improve building efficiency and realize valuable utility savings.

Insert list of low and no cost measures from body of report.

Refer to the Energy & Water Efficiency Projects section of this report for more detailed information about these measures.

On-going Utility Tracking

Continue tracking utility information in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to monitor savings realized from improvement projects and behavior modification, and to identify any new leaks or utility billing errors. Contact your Southface project engineer if you need any assistance with your Portfolio Manager account or have any questions about your energy and water consumption.

Introduction

This report documents the results of an energy and water assessment performed for Client Name by Southface. The Southface employees responsible for producing this report include XXXX, Project Engineer. The study is based on site surveys conducted from January 2014 through April 2014, review of building documents, a review of historical energy and water use and cost data, information provided by building personnel, and engineering analysis.

The savings calculation methodology is based on engineering expertise and spreadsheet analyses. Budgetary project cost are preliminary estimates based on real project data, online pricing, RS Means (a construction estimation database) and professional experience, and could vary based on the scope of work as designed.

The report begins with a brief description of the facility, including the HVAC, lighting and water systems. It then reviews the utility use profile over the previous XXXX year period including a breakdown of the annual energy and water use by end use. Recommended efficiency measures are then presented with a summary of the economic analysis for each measure. Additional issues that are not included as recommended measures but warrant further attention are also presented. Inspection for and cost impacts of hazardous materials are outside of the scope of this report.

Facility Background

Client Name is child care / school facility for children and young adults ranging from 6 weeks to 22 years old. The 12,990 square foot property located at 241 Pine St., Atlanta, GA, 30308, was originally built in 1950s and has been occupied by the nonprofit since 1976. The single-story building is comprised of 7 classrooms, a gross motor room, kitchen, 8 offices, a conference room, library, laundry room, and several storage rooms. The property houses anywhere between 45 to 85 children (with increased enrollment in the summer) and 32 staff on average. It is typically occupied from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday thru Friday and every other Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Security, Oversight or Operational Requirements

Security is good.

Building Envelope, Systems, and Operations

Building Envelope

The building envelope is the barrier between heated/cooled interior spaces and the exterior environment. The building envelope is comprised of the roof, walls, windows & doors, and floor. The building is of typical public school construction, with the older section having concrete frame with brick, and the 1998 section of steel frame and brick veneer. The gym is a manufactured metal building with brick veneer. The older sections are insulated of unknown R-value underneath the roof membrane. The gym is insulated with typical metal building blanket insulation (est. R-11-13). The school plans to upgrade roofing and insulation as sections of the facility are renovated.

Windows in the older sections are single-pane, metal frame, with operable sections. Although thought of as thermally inefficient, these windows provide a lot of natural light and are preferred by many of the teachers. These older classrooms are good candidates for daylight harvesting after installation of the proposed dimmable LEDs.

Figure 4: Older classroom windows

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

A detailed list of HVAC equipment is provided in Appendix A. Fewer than 25% of the existing HVAC systems are under automatic control. Existing controls are not accessible via the Internet, and are basically opaque to facilities staff and teachers. Some of the water-source heat pump system components are under timeclock control. And numerous systems are not under any type of automatic control. For example, data logger readings shown below from the end of May 2014 through the end of June 2014 show that space temperatures in the gallery were generally maintained in the range from 72-75F. Humidity levels during this period were at the upper limit of what is recommended to avoid mold growth. The proposed building automation system should include humidity monitoring of sensitive areas and control of outside air dampers for demand-control ventilation.

Figure 5: Humidity and temperature readings from the gallery

Similarly, humidity levels in the faculty break room during the same period were well above recommended levels, and space temperatures indicate minimal setup during unoccupied periods. The proposed building automation will allow for monitoring and control of schedules, temperature, humidity, and ventilation.

Figure 6: Humidity and temperature readings from the faculty break room

Several systems with manual thermostats were providing cooling during the summer even through the respective areas were not in use. These include several rooms in building 2.

Figure 7: Typical antiquated thermostat

Lighting

Lighting is primarily obsolete T12 fluorescent, T8 fluorescent, incandescent, and compact fluorescent. Newer track lighting is LED. Pilot installations of LED troffers have been completed with good results. Some recent installations in the connector are T5 fluorescent. Occupancy sensors have been installed in most of the restrooms. A summary of existing lighting can be found in Appendix B. The proposed bi-level LED fixtures would have integral photocells and occupancy sensors to minimize use of outdoor lighting except as needed. (Note photocell failure below.)

Figure 8: Photocell failure

Domestic Hot Water

Describe how hot water is used in the facility and possible improvements. A detailed survey of hot water heater information can be found in Appendix A.

Potable Water Use

Water is supplied by DeKalb County, and is primarily used for toilet flushing, cooling tower makeup, hand washing, and housekeeping. Existing water closets use 1.28 and 1.6 gallons per flush (GPF). Existing urinals are mostly rated at 1 GPF, with some using 0.5 GPF. Southface is providing Client with 0.5-GPM aerators to install on each faucet. See the “Appliances and Plug Loads” section for potable water used in laundry and dishwashing. A detailed survey of plumbing fixture information can be found in Appendix A.

Appliances and Plug Loads

Plug loads include computers, vending machines, office equipment, and break room appliances. New appliances and equipment should be ENERGY STAR labeled. If the kitchen is returned to use, avoid gas equipment with standing pilots. A detailed survey of appliance and plug load information can be found in Appendix A.

Energy & Water Overview

Consumption Profile

The administration building currently spends about $60,000 annually for electricity, $14,000 for natural gas, and $5,700 for water and sewer service. Georgia Power supplies electricity under its School Service rate. The annualized average cost of electricity is $0.12 per kWh. Natural gas service is by Georgia Natural Gas at an average cost of $1.71 per therm. Water and sewer service are provided by DeKalb County at an average cost of $12.32 per CCF.

Table 2: Utility rates

Utility	Value	Unit
Electricity- Average Rate	$/kWh
Electricity- Marginal Rate	$/kWh
Electricity- Marginal Demand	$/kW
Natural Gas- Marginal Rate	$/therm
Water- Marginal Rate	$/gal

Figure 9: Annual Utilities Cost Breakdown

Electricity

Monthly electricity use and cost are shown in the chart below. Explain anomalies.

Figure 10: Electricity Use and Cost

The following chart illustrates estimated electricity use by system. Explain further if needed.

Figure 11: Electricity Use Breakdown

Natural Gas

Monthly natural gas use and cost are shown in the chart below. Explain anomalies.

Figure 12: Natural Gas Use and Cost

The following chart illustrates estimated natural gas use by system. Explain further if needed.

Figure 13: Natural Gas Use Breakdown

Water

Monthly water use and cost are shown in the chart below. Explain anomalies.

Figure 14: Water Use and Cost

The following chart illustrates estimated water use by system. Explain further if needed.

Figure 15: Water End Use Breakdown

Benchmarking

This facility’s energy performance was benchmarked using the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool. Benchmarking is the process of evaluating the energy performance of a facility relative to key indicators, including the performance of peers and the historic performance of one’s own facility. Portfolio Manager provides a relevant source of comparative energy performance metrics by normalizing energy use of similar facilities by space-type, floor area, operating hours, climate, and other space attributes.

Annual Energy Use Intensity

Energy Use Intensity (EUI) is a metric used to compare the annual energy usage of buildings, including all energy types consumed within the building, normalized by gross floor area.

Figure 16: Annual EUI for property and national median for XX property type

Annual Water Use Intensity

Water Use Intensity (EUI) is a metric used to compare the annual water usage of buildings normalized by gross floor area.

Figure 17: Annual WUI for property and national median for XX property type

ENERGY STAR

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR Program provides a national rating system for building energy performance. Buildings are ranked on a scale of 1 to 100, with 100 being the most energy efficient and 1 being the least energy efficient. The score represents a percentile ranking compared to the overall building stock. A score of 50 means that 50% of comparable buildings use less energy per square foot and 50% use more; a score of 75 indicates that a building is in the top 25 percent of the building stock.

Buildings with a score of 75 or higher are eligible for the ENERGY STAR Label. The online ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager benchmarking tool using 12 months of utility data generates the rating. The benchmarking tool adjusts for several factors, including: climate based on the building location; occupancy factors such as building operating hours and occupant density; and special use areas such as computer rooms and parking facilities.

The chart below compares the ENERGY STAR score of Client (68) to that of an average school (50). There are significant opportunities for reducing energy costs while improving comfort and reliability.

Figure 18: ENERGY STAR Score

Energy & Water Efficiency Projects

Efficiency Measure	Annual Cost Savings	Budgetary Project Cost	Simple Payback Period (Yrs)	Estimated Electricity Savings (kWh)	Estimated Natural Gas Savings (therms)	Estimated Annual Water Savings (Gal)
Water-Efficient Plumbing Fixtures	$1,094	$9,609	8.8	1,000	25	60,655
LED Lighting & Controls	$3,814	$48,689	12.8	100	(5)	-
Rainwater Harvesting Cistern	$173	$3,000	17.3	-	1,000	10,800
Infiltration Control	$51	$1,060	21	1,500	2,000	-
ENERGY STAR Appliances	$935	$20,200	22	250	10	24,538
ENERGY STAR HVAC Units	$1,245	$99,000	80	300	1,000	-
ENERGY STAR Water Heaters	$49	$5,968	122	-	1,000	-
TOTAL	$7,361	$187,526	25	3,150	5,030	95,993

Table 3: Energy and Water Efficiency Project Recommendations Detail Summary

The following section will list each measure with a description of the proposed project, the estimated annual cost, energy, and water savings, budgetary project cost, and simple payback period. Note that adequate design allowances are not reflected in the budgetary project cost and should be considered.

The seven energy/water efficiency measures are estimated to reduce the overall annual utility consumption by up to 40% of total annual energy use and 35% of total annual water use. The simple return on investment for the proposed projects is 4%.

Project Discussion

Install VFD for VVT System

The amount of airflow delivered to the terminal units can be varied by modulating the fan speed with a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) and eliminating the use of the bypass damper. The fan speed should be modulated to maintain a static pressure set-point. This will save a significant amount of fan energy anytime the heating/cooling load is less than the full capacity of the system. Even modest reductions in airflow will result in significant savings. A fan that is operating at 80% of its full speed (and airflow) will consume only 50% of the power consumed at full speed. The operation of the terminal units will not be affected, since the airflow through terminal units will remain the same.

The supply fan for RTU-2 is assumed to operate at nominal power (10 HP) for 63 hours per week. Savings are based on reducing average fan speed from 100% to 80%, and a utility rate of $0.XX/kWh and $0.XX/kW, with a peak demand load reduction of XXkW.

Costs are based on RS Means pricing for install a 10-HP VFD ($3,225). The static pressure sensor is estimated to have an installed cost of $500 based on discussions with a local contractor.

Measure 2 Title

Description.

Project savings are based on assumption 1 and assumption 2.

Project costs are based on Quantity X and Source Y, with Z associated payback.

See appendix for rebate information.

Measure 3 Title

Description.

Project savings are based on assumption 1 and assumption 2.

Project costs are based on Quantity X and Source Y, with Z associated payback.

See appendix for rebate information.

Measure 4 Title

Description.

Project savings are based on assumption 1 and assumption 2.

Project costs are based on Quantity X and Source Y, with Z associated payback.

See appendix for rebate information.

Measure 5 Title

Description.

Project savings are based on assumption 1 and assumption 2.

Project costs are based on Quantity X and Source Y, with Z associated payback.

See appendix for rebate information.

Measure 6 Title

Description.

Project savings are based on assumption 1 and assumption 2.

Project costs are based on Quantity X and Source Y, with Z associated payback.

See appendix for rebate information.

ENERGY STAR® Water Heaters

Description.

Project savings are based on assumption 1 and assumption 2.

Project costs are based on Quantity X and Source Y, with Z associated payback.

See appendix for rebate information.

No-Cost and Low-Cost Recommendations

Dryer Maintenance

Description.

Project savings are based on assumption 1 and assumption 2.

Project costs are based on Quantity X and Source Y, with Z associated payback.

See appendix for rebate information.

Other Sustainability Recommendations

Non-energy Operating Costs

Waste Management

Potential Utility Rebates

Georgia Power offers several incentives for reducing energy use that are applicable to the planned renovation of the facility. Total rebates for these projects are expected to equal at least $10,000, however this is preliminary and subject to verification by the utility. Applicable rebates include:

$0.20/ watt reduced for eligible lighting upgrades

$7.00 per lighting occupancy sensor installed

$0.08 per kWh for custom projects, such as the building automation system. (These projects require prior approval.)

Closing Comments & Next Steps

It is hoped that the projects recommended herein will support Client’s sustainability goals while reducing operating costs and improving comfort and system reliability in support of its mission. Continue tracking utility information in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to monitor savings realized from improvement projects and behavior modification, and to identify any new leaks or utility billing errors. Contact your Southface project engineer if you need any assistance with your Portfolio Manager account or have any questions about your energy and water consumption.

Review the Georgia Power rebate program requirements, and prepare to apply for rebates if successful in moving forward on project implementation. (Some rebates, such as the proposed “custom” rebate for the building automation system, require prior approval.)

Disclaimer

Southface’s assessment reporting and recommendations are based on information available at the time of the assessment. Where information is not available, or has been determined to be insufficient, assumptions must be made to provide as accurate an assessment as possible. These assumptions allow the assessor to estimate end use consumption breakdown, recommend resource efficiency measures and calculate estimated savings. Assumptions represent the assessor’s best conservative estimate, which is based on Southface’s historical data, industry standards and professional experience.

Southface’s recommended resource efficiency measures may or may not contradict specifications, installation instructions, or operation guidelines provided by manufacturers, contractors or service vendors. Southface has no control over the installation or operation of any aspect of a property and therefore provides no warranty, assumes no liability or responsibility for any economic or physical performance or damage to property, equipment or other materials as a result of the implementation of the recommendations of this assessment.

Appendix A – Additional Building System Information

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Table 4: HVAC Equipment Summary

Equipment Type	Equipment Description	Manuf.	Model Number	Serial Number	Area Served	Year	Capacity (tons)	Efficiency
Rooftop Unit #1	Packaged Gas/Electric Rooftop Unit, 12.5 Ton	Trane	YCD-121-C3LCAA	R48102351D	Area 1	2000	12.5	11.3 EER
Rooftop Unit #2	Packaged Gas/Electric Rooftop Unit, 15 Ton High Efficiency	Trane	YCD-181-C3LCBA	Z11101488D	Area 2	2014	15	11.5 EER
Rooftop Unit #3	Packaged Gas/Electric Rooftop Unit, 12.5 Ton High Efficiency	Trane	YCD-151-C3LCAA	Z09103482D	Area 3	2014	12.5	11.3 EER
Condensing Unit	XE 1200 Air Conditioner	Trane	TTP060E300AO	R5025021F	Area 4	2000	5	12 SEER

Table 5: HVAC Controls Summary

Equipment Type	Equipment Description	Manuf.	Location	Area Served	Cooling	Heating
Occupied Setpoint	Unoccupied Setpoint	Occupied Setpoint	Unoccupied Setpoint
Thermostat #1	Programmable	Honeywell	Hallway, next to Teacher's Room	Area 1	73	82	67	61
Thermostat #2	Programmable	White Rogers	Classroom 1	Area 2	73	82	67	61
Thermostat #3	Programmable	Honeywell	Classroom 2	Area 3	76-78	80-82	67	61
Thermostat #4	Programmable	White Rogers	Dev. Coordinator Office	Area 4	73	82	67	61

Domestic Hot Water

Table 6: Water Heater Summary

Equipment Type	Manufacturer	Model Number	Serial Number	Location	Area Served	Year	Capacity (Gal)
Residential Water Heater	Rheem Energy Miser	41V50	RHNG 0302108316	Mechanical Room	Classrooms & Offices	2014	50
Commercial Water Heater	Bradford White	100T88B3N	BA5818139	Kitchen Storage	Kitchen	2014	100

Potable Water Use

Table 7: Plumbing Fixture Summary

Fixture Type	Location	Area	Fixture Qty	GPM/GPF
Water Closets	Classroom	Caterpillar	1	1.28
Classroom	Heart of Hope / Heart of Hope	2	1.28
Classroom	Flamingo/Hummingbird	2	1.28
Classroom	Ladybug	2	1.28
Office Area	Staff	1	1.6
Lobby	Lobby	1	3
Total	9
Restroom Faucets	Classroom	Caterpillar	1	2.2
Classroom	Heart of Hope	1	2.2
Classroom	Heart of Hope	1	0.5
Classroom	Heart of Hope / Heart of Hope	1	0.5
Classroom	Flamingo	1	2.2
Classroom	Flamingo/Hummingbird	1	1.5
Classroom	Hummingbird	1	1.5
Classroom	Ladybug	2	2.2
Office Area	Staff	1	2.2
Lobby	Lobby	1	2.2
Total	11
Kitchen Faucets / Sprayer	Kitchen	Far Wall	3	2.2
Kitchen	Right side	1	2.2
Kitchen	Pre-Rinse Sprayer	1	1.42
Total	5

Appliances and Plug Loads

Table 8: Appliance Summary

Type	Qty	Manuf	Model Number	Serial Number	Mfg Date
Commercial Dishwasher	1	Hobart	LX30H	23-1014-433	~20 Yrs
Refrigerator	1	Amana	BC21TW	9810165917	1998
Refrigerator	1	Kenmore	106 951768	SB3020843	1992
Refrigerator	1	Frigeraide	FRT18L4JB5	BA92340802	2009
Refrigerator	1	Amana	TN22CW	9706253632	1997
Freezer	1	General Electric	FUF 20DPA RWH	RF164389	2003
Commercial Pilot Range/Oven	1	Vulcan	N/A	N/A	N/A
Commercial Hood	1	Vulcan	N/A	N/A	N/A
Residential Clothes Washer (Gas)	1	GE	WDRR2500K	N/A	~ 3 Yrs
Residential Clothes Dryer (Electric)	1	Roper	RED4640YQ0	M22968017	2012

Appendix B – Lighting Survey and Efficiency Retrofit Details

Appendix C – Project Assumptions

The following assumptions were used to complete the analysis for this report:

Electricity average cost $0.176/kWh, source: electric bill and Georgia Power rate pricing schedules (www.georgiapower.com)

Natural gas average cost $0.53/therm and monthly fixed cost of $114.70, source: ABC gas bill

Water (potable and sewer) average cost $0.0289 per gallon, source: ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager meter information for February 2014-February 2015

Plug loads represent 25% of the base load electrical consumption or 17% of total electricity

Residential refrigerator standard consumption 37 kWh/mo, source: ENERGY STAR Appliance Calculator (www.energystar.gov)

Commercial refrigerator standard consumption 211 kWh/mo, source: ENERGY STAR Commercial Appliance Calculator (www.energystar.gov)

Range pilot light consumes 2.56 therms/mo, source: Wisconsin Public Service Commission (www.wisconsinpublicservice.com )

35 loads of laundry are washed and dried each week, source: Interview with XXXX

Standard clothes washer water consumption 20 gallons per cycle, 9.45 gallons less per cycle than Federal Standard, source ENERGY STAR Appliance Calculator (www.energystar.gov)

Commercial ENERGY STAR Dishwasher – under counter model using high-temperature sanitation, uses 0.86 gallons per cycle and 20 cycles will be washed per day within a duration of no more than 4 hours of total dishwasher operation, source: ENERGY STAR Commercial Appliance Calculator (www.energystar.gov)

Shower and dishwashing temperature 110°F

Note: A higher temperature is likely used for current dishwashing which would result in additional therms saved once a commercial dishwasher is installed.

The three sanitation sinks are each filled once daily, the pre-rinse-spray valves are used for 60 minutes daily and the kitchen sinks are used for 30 minutes daily aside from being filled.

Four burners on the stove are used for 2 hours per day and the oven is used for 1.5 hours per day for a total of 73.5 kBtu per day.

26 residents showering daily for 8.5 minutes per shower, source: Interview with XXXX and American Water Works Association Residential End Uses of Water; all other restroom use is based off LEED BD+C suggested consumption for dormitories and visitors.

Appendix D – Acronyms and Definitions

AFUE – Annual fuel utilization efficiency; used for labeling the efficiency of a gas-powered appliance, higher is better with ideal ratings at or above 90% AFUE for most appliances

CFL – Compact fluorescent lamp; an antiquated lighting technology that more efficient than Edison lamps but less efficient than LEDs

COP – Coefficient of performance; used for labeling the efficiency of heat pumps and air conditioners, higher is better with ideal ratings at or above 3.2 COP for most systems

Design allowance – expenditures related to the design of specific measures/projects to ensure optimum integration with existing building envelope and systems

EUI – Energy use intensity; the amount of energy (e.g. electricity and gas) used per square foot of conditioned building floor area

Furnace – A type of gas or oil heating system that burns fuel to produce heat

GPF – Gallons per flush; used for rating consumption rates of toilets and urinals

GPM – Gallons per minute; used for rating consumption rates of faucets, showers, and other water fixtures

Heat pump – A type of electric heating system that extracts heat from the outdoor air, ground or body of water and supplies it to the inside of the building or to water in a storage tank

HSPF – Heating season performance factor; used for labeling the efficiency of heat pumps during a heating season, higher is better with ideal ratings at or above 9.0 HSPF

HVAC – Heating, ventilation and air conditioning; refers to all components of the building conditioning system

LED – Light emitting diode; a highly efficient lighting technology

PRSV – Pre-rinse spray valve; a hand-held sprayer used in commercial kitchens for rinsing dishes, ideally with a flow rate at or below 1.28 GPM

SEER – Seasonal energy efficiency ratio; used for labeling the efficiency of an air conditioner during a cooling season, higher is better with ideal ratings at or above 15 SEER

Simple payback – the amount of time (typically in years) it will take for an improvement measure to payback on the investment; the total cost for the improvement measure divided by the projected annual savings

WUI – Water use intensity; the amount of water used per square foot of conditioned building floor area

Appendix E – Additional Resources

Georgia Power Rebate Program

Georgia Power’s Commercial Energy Efficiency Program offers several incentives for reducing energy use that are applicable to this project (restrictions apply). This program is a good funding source for efficiency projects. Steps to complete the rebate application are as follows:

Set up a username and password for the Online Application system at this link: https://www.georgiapowerrebates.com/commercial. Click “Create an account” using client email address.

Once account is activated – follow steps 1 and 2 in the Online Application Instructions link to create a new application:

http://www.georgiapower.com/energy-efficiency/business/pdfs/OIT_Application_Instruction.pdf.

Organize supporting documents for the project and convert all paper copies to PDF. Upload to the application or email scanned documents to Alexis Goldman and she will review and add to the application

Work with Jess Windham to populate application with eligible equipment and submit application

ICF will review and approve the rebate application. Once approved, the check will be mailed to specified client address.

Note: Some contractors will complete the Georgia Power rebate submittal for projects they install. Be sure to confirm who will be submitting for the rebates and how those will be allocated to the project.

Contact: Jess Windham

Commercial Account Manager, Georgia Power Commercial energy Efficiency Program, ICF

jess.windham@icfi.com

678/548-7220

http://www.georgiapower.com/energy-efficiency/business/small-commercial.cshtml

Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge

The Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge (ABBC) is an Atlanta area, public/private initiative to reduce energy and water consumption by 20% by 2020. This voluntary program utilizes substantive energy efficiency and water conservation upgrades of commercial buildings as a means of fostering new business opportunities and creating more sustainable footprints. The ABBC works to assist building participants in achieving their energy and water reduction goals by providing guidance and resources, technical assistance, educational sessions and recognition. The ABBC is led locally by a partnership between City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, Central Atlanta Progress, Midtown Alliance, Livable Buckhead, and Southface.

Contact: Juliette Apicella

ABBC Program Manager, Southface

japicella@southface.org

404/604-3590

http://atlantabbc.com/

IFMA Atlanta

In 1997, IFMA Atlanta decided to advance its community services efforts with the goals of utilizing the strength of their membership to improve the facilities of nonprofit organizations in the Atlanta area and, at the same time, promoting the profession of facility management to the nonprofit community. With the help, support, in-kind donations, and services of their professional and associate members, IFMA Atlanta has assisted with the completion of many projects, saving nonprofit organizations thousands of dollars and enabling them to renovate and maintain their facilities with minimum impact on their operating programs. In some cases, IFMA members serve on their Boards and represent IFMA when needed to aid in obtaining grants for capital projects. Each year, nonprofit organizations are invited to submit an Application for Partnership with IFMA Atlanta Community Services. Upon acceptance for partnership, each nonprofit is assigned an IFMA Liaison who coordinates the activities of the Committee to assist the partner in developing and implementing a plan to effectively achieve their facility goals.

Contact: Haydn Fusia

Community Services Chair, IFMA Atlanta

info@ifmaatlanta.org

404/766-1632

https://www.ifmaatlanta.org/in-the-community/

Atlanta Community Toolbank

The Toolbank creates capacity for the Atlanta non-profit community by lending tools for use in volunteer service projects and facility maintenance and repair projects. With tools for carpentry, landscaping, masonry, plumbing and maintenance, a Toolbank membership allows organizations to maximize their effectiveness by reducing indirect expenses related to implementing projects.

Contact: Gina Harris

Director of Communications and Outreach

gina.harris@toolbank.org

404/880-0054 x11

http://atlanta.toolbank.org/

Lifecycle Building Center

The mission of the LBC is to make the lifecycle use of the built environment increasingly efficient and sustainable. This mission is enacted through the operation of a retail building material reuse center as a workable and self-sufficient alternative to material disposal, by using proceeds from material sales to fund grassroots community outreach programs that enhance resource efficiency in the built environment, and by empowering the community with the educational and experiential resources needed to effectively raise market demand for green building goods and services.

Contact: Shannon Goodman

Executive Director

shannon@lifecyclebuildingcenter.org

678/592-0417

http://www.lifecyclebuildingcenter.org/

http://www.cfgreateratlanta.org/community-initiatives/current-initiatives/grants-to-green.aspx

http://www.georgiapower.com/pricing/files/rates-and-schedules/government-rates/7.00_SCH-16.pdf

ENERGY STAR: http://www.energystar.gov/