Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation

Western North Carolina

Recycler’s Networking Council

Black Mountain, North Carolina

December 9, 2004

Keyes McGee, E.I.North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention

and Environmental Assistance

Managing Energy Managing Energy ConsumptionConsumption

Managing Energy Managing Energy ConsumptionConsumption

ENERGY SAVING IS GOOD IF IT SAVES YOU MONEY.

ENERGY SAVING IS ENERGY SAVING IS BETTER IF IT MAKES YOU BETTER IF IT MAKES YOU

MONEY.MONEY.

        

        

In what ways do you use In what ways do you use electric power?electric power?

In what ways do you use In what ways do you use electric power?electric power?

Illumination.Illumination.Heating, Cooling and Ventilating.Heating, Cooling and Ventilating.Motors.Motors.Office Equipment.Office Equipment.

How do you begin to conserve electric How do you begin to conserve electric power?power?

How do you begin to conserve electric How do you begin to conserve electric power?power?

Evaluate where you use the most energy.Evaluate where you use the most energy.Administration and Communication.Administration and Communication.Utility Accounting.Utility Accounting.Office Equipment.Office Equipment.New Construction.New Construction.Vehicle Use.Vehicle Use.Lighting.Lighting.Space Conditioning – HVAC.Space Conditioning – HVAC.Building Envelope.Building Envelope.Miscellaneous Equipment.Miscellaneous Equipment.

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All Of These Questions Are From

This Document !

All Of These Questions Are From

This Document !

Utility Savings Initiative Fact Sheets

Energy Self-Assessment Guide for Energy Savings Opportunities

Electronic Self-Audit Tools

WRP Lighting Efficiency Upgrade Tool

Resource Manuals

WRP Energy Guidance

WRP Energy Guidance

EPA’s Waste

Reduction

Resource Center

EPA’s Waste

Reduction

Resource Center

Lighting Lighting PerspectivesPerspectives

Lighting Lighting PerspectivesPerspectives

Consumes 24% of Commercial & Industrial Consumes 24% of Commercial & Industrial ElectricityElectricity

90% of Lamps Produced are Incandescent90% of Lamps Produced are IncandescentTechnology is Constantly ImprovingTechnology is Constantly Improving

Principals for Maximizing Lighting Savings:Principals for Maximizing Lighting Savings:

1.1. IlluminationIllumination

2.2. EfficacyEfficacy

3.3. ControlControl

Light Source EfficacyLight Source EfficacyLight Source EfficacyLight Source Efficacy

Light Sourc

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Light Sourc

e

Maintained Lumens Per Watt

Maintained Lumens Per Watt

Lighting TipsLighting TipsLighting TipsLighting TipsInefficient bulbs create serious heat that can Inefficient bulbs create serious heat that can

run up air conditioning costs.run up air conditioning costs.

CLEANING fixtures once a year can save as CLEANING fixtures once a year can save as much as 30% in room lighting.much as 30% in room lighting.

Is outdoor lighting being used well and Is outdoor lighting being used well and inspected regularly?inspected regularly?

Old style EXIT Signs can cost $250 /year to Old style EXIT Signs can cost $250 /year to run, while LED EXIT signs can cost $3/year.run, while LED EXIT signs can cost $3/year.

The Easy Lighting Cost The Easy Lighting Cost SaversSavers

The Easy Lighting Cost The Easy Lighting Cost SaversSavers

CHOOSE LOWER LAMP WATTAGE.CHOOSE LOWER LAMP WATTAGE. Today’s Today’s bulbs are brighter but use less wattage.bulbs are brighter but use less wattage.

TURN OFF UN-NEEDED LIGHTS.TURN OFF UN-NEEDED LIGHTS.

USE TASK LIGHTING.USE TASK LIGHTING. It puts light where it is It puts light where it is needed, saving wasted overhead lighting.needed, saving wasted overhead lighting.

INSTALL TIMERS AND MOTION SENSORS.INSTALL TIMERS AND MOTION SENSORS. Controls can SAVE 10% or more of lighting costs. Controls can SAVE 10% or more of lighting costs.

HVAC SystemsHVAC SystemsHVAC SystemsHVAC SystemsRemoves or Adds HeatRemoves or Adds HeatRemoves or Adds HumidityRemoves or Adds HumidityProvides VentilationProvides VentilationCleans the AirCleans the Air

HVAC ChecklistHVAC ChecklistHVAC ChecklistHVAC ChecklistProper Equipment ApplicationProper Equipment ApplicationEfficiency Improving HardwareEfficiency Improving HardwareOperational AdjustmentsOperational AdjustmentsMaintenance PracticesMaintenance Practices

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Conditioning (HVAC)

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Conditioning (HVAC)

HVAC systems have coils that need cleaning HVAC systems have coils that need cleaning and/or filters that need changing.and/or filters that need changing. Dirty coils and Dirty coils and filters cut efficiency and could create extra costs.filters cut efficiency and could create extra costs.

HVAC Fan motors and drive belts need HVAC Fan motors and drive belts need maintenance.maintenance. A worn belt can mean 10% extra motor A worn belt can mean 10% extra motor operating costs.operating costs.

Look for heat sources under thermostats.Look for heat sources under thermostats. Such Such as coffee pots or computers.as coffee pots or computers.

Use Zone and Automatic Controls.Use Zone and Automatic Controls.

Employee Power Saves Employee Power Saves EnergyEnergy

Employee Power Saves Employee Power Saves EnergyEnergy

Employee Common Sense makes all the difference Employee Common Sense makes all the difference in energy savings.in energy savings.

What employees and management know about What employees and management know about energy saving helps then to spot energy waste.energy saving helps then to spot energy waste.

Rewards and incentives remind employees to save Rewards and incentives remind employees to save energy.energy.

Energy saving practices often save work-hoursEnergy saving practices often save work-hours..

Energy Bills can LIEEnergy Bills can LIEEnergy Bills can LIEEnergy Bills can LIEProblems with meters could go undetected for Problems with meters could go undetected for

years.years.

Compare electric bills with the same periods in Compare electric bills with the same periods in previous years to detect costly hidden problems or previous years to detect costly hidden problems or practices.practices.

Rate Schedules can be adjusted once a year to get Rate Schedules can be adjusted once a year to get the best rates, as equipment, practices, and the best rates, as equipment, practices, and circumstances change.circumstances change.

Rate Schedule fees and penalties can show Rate Schedule fees and penalties can show something is wrong with your operation.something is wrong with your operation.

Energy Audit ProcessEnergy Audit ProcessEnergy Audit ProcessEnergy Audit ProcessReview Billing History

Two Year History - all sources Demand data when available

Analyze building systems Operational Hours Type of Equipment (i.e. chilled water cooling vs. rooftop

AC)

Age of Equipment

Calculate load for major building systemsReview what systems are easiest to modify

FREE Energy Audits are Available

FREE Energy Audits are Available

NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance (DPPEA)

1-800-763-0136 www.p2pays.org

DPPEA’s Website: P2PAYS.ORGDPPEA’s Website: P2PAYS.ORG

Energy Resources

Energy Resources

Waste Reduction Partners Energy Guidance: http://www.landofsky.org/wrp/Other_Resources.htm

EPA’s Waste Reduction Resource Center:

http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/energy.htm