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Energy Management & Energy Efficiency Project Development

New England Healthcare Engineers’ SocietyTwin State Seminar

July 18, 2014

Brad DeBoer, Energy Consultant Efficiency Vermont

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We go where the savings areSpringfield Hospital

• Originally built in 1928; multiple subsequent additions

• 115,000 square feet; 4 floors

• 25 licensed beds

• Onsite laboratory

• Mobile MRI

• 192,000 BTU/sf/yr (site); 386,000 BTU/sf/yr (source)• 12,606,000kBtu fuel, 2,766,000kWh annually

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We go where the savings areENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

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We go where the savings areChasing ENERGY STAR Rating

• ENERGY STAR registration requires a score of 75• Reverse engineer the gap from 60 to 75• Requires reducing kBtu/ft2 from 192 to 168, or

2,760,000kBtu (12.5% reduction)• 19,000 gal. #4 oil, 800,000kWh, or a combination

thereof

• Need accurate and timely reporting from electric utility and all other energy providers

• The bar is raised as more hospitals become more efficient

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How Do We Get There?

• Working relationship with Facility Director is key to successful energy management & energy efficiency projects

• Lighting & HVAC are primary focus

• Kitchen holds some opportunity (exhaust hoods, refrigeration, appliances)

• Continuous tracking of all energy sources

• ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager (ESPM) initial benchmarking in 2011; updates periodically

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We go where the savings areWhat is the Process?

• Identify potential energy efficiency projects & initiatives• Retrofit• New Construction/Market Opportunity

• Prioritize based on need, savings potential, and budget

• Implement

• Monitor results

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We go where the savings areEnergy Action Plan (EAP)

Energy Action Plan

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We go where the savings areProject History

Project Description Status kWh (net) Date Completed6012-Y103 Springfield Hospital - Relight Active    6840-8714 Springfield Hospital - Springfield - ESPM Active    6012-V401 Springfield Hospital - HVAC Audit Active    6013-X856 Springfield Hospital - Rx Lighting 10 Completed 6,996 6/18/20146013-W669 Springfield Hospital - Rx Lighting 9 Completed 1,339 2/12/20146013-W499 Springfield Hospital - Rx HVAC 2 Completed 2,095 1/22/20146012-V114 Springfield Hospital - Dishwasher Completed 5,805 1/14/20146013-V374 Springfield Hospital - Rx Lighting 8 Completed 3,724 10/21/20136013-U652 Springfield Hospital - Rx Lighting 7 Completed 1,343 7/17/20136013-T937 Springfield Hospital - Rx Lighting 6 Completed 1,371 4/22/20136013-S517 Springfield Hospital - New Chiller & Condensate Pump Completed 17,690 1/14/20136013-S906 Springfield Hospital - Rx Lighting 5 Completed 720 12/21/20126013-S607 Springfield Hospital - Rx Lighting 4 Completed 2,072 11/19/20126014-F923 Springfield Hospital - Community Health Center - NC Completed 223,281 4/10/20126013-Q808 Springfield Hospital - Rx Lighting 3 Completed 720 3/26/20126013-Q317 Springfield Hospital - Rx HVAC 1 Completed 434 2/17/20126013-P362 Springfield Hospital - Rx Lighting 2 Completed 3,536 1/18/20126012-J437 Springfield Hospital - Lighting 2 Completed 18,712 4/27/20116013-K508 Springfield Hospital - Rx LED Lighting 1 Completed 80 12/30/20106014-D107 Springfield Hospital - Renovation Completed 56,917 12/31/2009

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Financing Options – How Do We Pay For It?

• Annual Budget Process – CAPEX

• Debt Financing• Bank Loans• VEDA• Efficiency VT Energy Loan Guarantee Program

• Efficiency VT incentives

• Future – Small/Med. Hospital Revolving Loan Fund?

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We go where the savings areSummary

• ESPM to track total energy use and benchmark against others

• Refresh ESPM as energy efficiency measures are completed and as new energy consumption data becomes available

• Utilize available resources to identify and develop projects

• Implement projects as budget allows

• Financing options available

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Questions & Discussion

Brad DeBoerEnergy ConsultantEfficiency Vermont

802-540-7627bdeboer@veic.org