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IES and Sonoma Academy

Educated EfficiencySonoma Academy, a private school for grades 9-12, opened in the fall of 2008 at its permanent campus in southeast Santa Rosa. The campus consists of a main classroom building (with 17 classrooms/labs), library and adjacent exhibition space, gymnasium (with locker rooms, training rooms and dance studio and two additional classrooms), student lounge, visual arts center, technology/digital arts center, Black Box Theater, administrative offices and conference room. The campus design incorporates predominately two-story classroom buildings and library around central pedestrian plazas and open spaces. The core of the campus contains larger buildings housing the gymnasium and theater functions.

The IES Design/Build scope of work at the 21,000 sq. ft. facility was to provide 247 tons of total cooling. A multi-tude of systems were installed for efficiency such as:

• The classroom building utilizes natural ventila-tion in the classrooms along with high effi-ciency (93%+ AFUE) furnaces and high ef-ficiency 13 SEER air conditioning systems.

• An energy efficient variable air volume system with hot wa-ter reheat serves the administration building.

• The Gymnasium has a 100% outside air mode in which the rooftop AC units bring in 100% unconditioned air and motorized louvers at the clerestory relieves the hot air out of the building.

• The Black Box Theatre has a 100% outside air mode to provide fresh air in lieu of conditioned air when the outside air conditions are favorable.

Sonoma Academy is the largest mechanical job com-pleted by IES in Santa Rosa to date. The project was on a one year schedule, from September 2007 to Sep-tember 2008. Jim Murphy & Associates (JMA) was the

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Indoor Environmental Services • www.ies-hvac.com • Sacramento-916-988-8808 • Santa Rosa-707-571-7480

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In this Issue...Sonoma Academy.......................................................1-2

Manage Smart................................................................3

Manage Green................................................................4

AirWaves...............................................................5

“Fan” Mail......................................................................6

Lunch and Learn Calendar.........................................7

High Performance Recipe..........................................8

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General Contractor for Sonoma Academy and IES was a major contributor in leading the coordination of the subcontractor trades involved with the project. The proj-

ect experienced many changes throughout its duration and IES played a key role in both problem solving and developing solu-tions to architectural and mechanical chal-lenges.

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Mike Raudenbush, Sonoma Academy Facilities Manager

“All services that I request from IES are dealt with professionally and in a timely manner. The workmanship is of high quality and

the technicians are always very helpful.” “ “One of IES’s utmost concerns is safety in the workplace. The project was completed without incident, a testament to both IES and JMA. JMA ran the project with top notch professionalism and a commitment to treating the sub-contractors as important partners.

Dave Bartle, Project Superintendent of JMA said, “Sono-ma Academy was an awesome project, full of challenges and opportunities. All of the subcontractors had to con-stantly be aware of each other in the fast paced changes that could come at any moment. Because of the group of subs we had on the job, we were able to accomplish this. In all of this, there was the feeling of camaraderie and the safety of each other as we worked together on this job. I have a great respect for all the foremen and workers that helped on this project and can only hope to have such a good construction team in future projects. My sincerest thanks to all who were involved.”

IES’s Service Department is providing Sonoma Academy with a Preventative Maintenance Program. In addition, we provide Sonoma Academy with 24/7 Emergency Ser-vice, Equipment Service and Repairs, and Controls Moni-toring. Our certified EPA Technicians partnered with the Facilities Manager at Sonoma Academy, Mike Rauden-bush, to maintain this facility’s intricate HVAC systems. Our technicians care for the facility as if it were their own. They understand that building systems are the life-blood of any facility. Without heating, cooling, lighting and water a building would be uninhabitable. It is our goal to supply Sonoma Academy with solutions to all their facility needs.

Sonoma Academy Amphitheater

What IES did for Sonoma Academy• Design Build Engineering• High Efficiency Units for Energy Savings• On Time - On Budget• Honeywell Tridium Control System• Ongoing Service and Maintenance

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help with energy savings: equipment lock out based on outside air temperature, tighter daily scheduling, holiday scheduling, special event scheduling (furlough Fridays), supply air reset, optimal start/stop, and load shedding are a few. All of these things are terms we use to describe dif-ferent methods to control your equipment specifically in your individual building. This allows the equipment to run only as much as your building and tenants require. Fully automated controls can also provide efficient control for lighting, irrigation, and access.

Ultimately a well designed building control system can provide your tenants with greater comfort and you with lower energy cost. These things are accomplished by get-ting all the pieces to communicate together for optimum performance. For more information contact: Gregg Perry at (916)988-8808.

Building Automation is a term that many people are familiar with, but are you aware of the opportunities and savings available for your facility?

A large benefit often overlooked is the increased ability to troubleshoot and identify issues before they become issues. With most building automation systems you have the ability to view the temperatures and equipment per-formance for specific areas. This helps with focusing on the problem and quickly resolving the issues. It also al-lows property managers and building engineers the ability to do this themselves without getting into the equipment. Once a problem is identified a service technician now has a specific issue to troubleshoot.

Another big impact on your facility today is energy savings. There are many ways that a Building Controls system can

Building Automation



Manage Green.

Alternatives- R410A, R134A, R407C• As R-22 is phased out over time, non-ozone depleting

refrigerants are being introduced to the market. For the commercial market, the EPA has approved alter-natives such as R-410A, R134A, and R-407C. All major manufacturers have already converted some if not all of their manufacturing capability to alternatives. Contact your IES Representative to discuss the best fit for your application and the latest on product availability.

Immediate Call To Action: When replacing HVAC equip-ment consider energy efficiency, along with performance, reliability, and cost. Partner with IES to develop and implement a HVAC/refrigerant management plan that includes the following; 1. Repair all leaks immediately 2. Recover and reclaim existing refrigerant 3. Get ahead of the curve and budget to replace

existing R-22 equipment with ozone friendly alternatives.

As a building owner or representative you can do your part for the environment by choosing a reputable mechanical contractor that employs service technicians who are EPA-certified to handle refrigerants. Contact your IES Repre-sentative for more information.

For more than 40 years, the Heating, Ventilation, Air Con-ditioning (HVAC) industry has widely used R-22 refrigerant which is considered a HCFC(hydro chlorofluorocarbon). Over the life cycle of equipment, the concern has been that releases of R-22 due to system leaks contribute to ozone depletion. In 1987 the Montreal Protocol, an in-ternational environmental agreement, established re-quirements that laid the ground work for the worldwide phase-out of ozone-depleting CFCs(chlorofluorocarbons); HCFCs were included in this phase-out in 1992. The result has been legislation to replace R-22 with ozone friendly alternatives.

Phase out schedule • January 1, 2010: No new R-22 can be produced or

imported in the U.S. to be used in new equipment made after December 31, 2009 per U.S. Clean Air Act. Chemi-cal manufacturers may only produce R-22 to service existing equipment but not new equipment.

• January 1, 2020: Chemical manufacturers will not be allowed to produce any new R-22 to service existing HVAC equipment. Use of recovered and recycled R-22 will still be allowed.

R-22 Availability and cost • In 2010, Environmental Protection Agency projects

demand of new R-22 to exceed the supply. Tough to say what the market will hold in the future for new R-22 avail-ability and cost. Based on the amount of older equip-ment already installed, demand will continue to remain strong. The EPA believes that there should not be major price pressure in the short term as supplies ramp down due to the long phase out period. However, we do know most recently that the cost of R-22 has been on the in-crease. Many of you may remember about 20 years ago the steep price hikes/short phase out cycle of R-12 for the automotive industry. The hope is that with the longer R-22 phase out cycle availability and cost will stay more stable for R-22.

Are you considering Ozone Friendly Equipment?

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AC & Refrigeration Service Demand

27.5 million lbs shortfall estimated based on EPA projections in 2010

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And the winners are....IES technicians, Gregory Weathers and Daniel See, placed in the top 10 at the International Apprenticeship Contest held in St. Paul, Minnesota. This competition showcases the high skill level expected of union members in the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Industry.

Greg from our sheet metal shop and Daniel an appren-tice HVAC technician earned their place at the Nationals by first winning the local competition then winning the Region 11 Apprenticeship Contest. There were 12,000 apprentices that were eligible to compete and only 60 were chosen to participate in the Nationals with other skilled apprentices from the 12 iTi Regions within North America.

Congratulations to these two outstanding technicians.

Gregory Weathers

Daniel SeeA Proud Member of


Fan Mail

Elaine Nelson Senior Real Estate Manager

CB Richard Ellis, Inc.Asset Services

3000 Lava Ridge CourtSuite 120Roseville, CA 95661

916 921 5010 Tel916 797 1124 Fax

[email protected]

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June 5, 2009

Indoor Environmental ServicesAttention: Crystal

RE: Lava Ridge Technician (Phil Butts)

Dear Crystal,

We would like to take a moment and commend our technician Phil Butts for the excellent service he has provided at Lava Ridge Business Center.

In the few months Phil has been assigned to our account we have had experienced anoticeable change in our level of service, follow up and communication, and tenant customer satisfaction. His communication and customer service skills are exceptional and we are pleased that his services our buildings.

He has exceeded our expectations and we hope that you will share our appreciation with him

Sincerely,

Elaine NelsonSenior Real Estate Manager


“Of all the mechanical/plumbing contractors I have worked with,

IES stands out for service, collaboration and follow through.”

Scott DaskoSr. Project Manager

“Phil has exceeded our expectations and we hope

you will share our appreciation with him.”

Elaine NelsonSr. Real Estate Manager

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Lunch and Learn SeminarsIn an effort to keep our customers on top of changes in this industry, IES is pleased to present the “Lunch and Learn” seminar series. These seminars are conveniently scheduled between our two IES locations, with topics and speakers that are important

factors in keeping IES customers current and competitive. Make a point to mark these on your calendar. Lunch is provided, so we need to know if you are joining us. RSvP to Bert Johnson—916-988-8808.

Sacramento1512 Silica Avenue • Sacramento, CA 95815

Santa Rosa1604 Airport Blvd. • Santa Rosa, CA 95403


IndoorEnvironmentalServices

Presents

LunchandLearnSeminars

Sacramento

Date Time Topic Presenter

April17,2009 11:30–1:00 PowerFactor

Correction

HenryGrek

May15,2009 11:30–1:00 Basicunitaryoperations BobFrazier

June19,2009 11:30–1:00 AirFlowandEffects HenryGrek

July17,2009 11:30–1:00 DDCControls DanMyers

August21,2009 11:30–1:00 HVACforDummies

R‐22PhaseoutUpdate

GreggPerry

September18,2009 11:30–1:00 VariableAirVolume MikePotts

October16,2009 11:30–1:00 SafetyinFacilities EricFuchino

November20,2009 11:30–1:00 Title24Update HenryGrek

December18,2009 11:30–1:00 TBD

SantaRosa


April242009 11:30–1:00 PowerFactor

Correction

HenryGrek


June17,2009 11:30–1:00 AirFlowandeffects HenryGrek

July15,2009 11:30–1:00 DDCControls DanMeyers



GreggPerry




December16,2009 11:30–1:00 TBD

IndoorEnvironmentalServices

Presents

LunchandLearnSeminars

Sacramento


April17,2009 11:30–1:00 PowerFactor

Correction

HenryGrek


June19,2009 11:30–1:00 AirFlowandEffects HenryGrek

July17,2009 11:30–1:00 DDCControls DanMyers



GreggPerry




December18,2009 11:30–1:00 TBD

SantaRosa


April242009 11:30–1:00 PowerFactor

Correction

HenryGrek


June17,2009 11:30–1:00 AirFlowandeffects HenryGrek

July15,2009 11:30–1:00 DDCControls DanMeyers



GreggPerry




December16,2009 11:30–1:00 TBD



Vanilla Ice Cream with Vanilla-Sugar Croutons and Berries

4 servings IngredientsCroutons:• 1/4 (4 ounces) ciabatta loaf, cut into 1-inch cubes • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted • 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla sugar, recipe follows

Syrup:• 1/2 cup orange juice (from 1 medium orange) • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon) • 1/2 cup sugar • 1 cup blueberries • 8 strawberries, hulled and quartered

DirectionsPreheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium bowl, toss together the bread cubes and melted butter. Add the vanilla sugar and toss until the bread cubes are coated in sugar. Arrange the bread cubes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely.

Simple Summer Fruit Dessert

For the Syrup:In a small saucepan, bring the orange juice, lem-on juice, and sugar to a simmer, over medium-low heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the blueberries and strawberries and simmer until the fruit softens, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cool the syrup to room temperature.

Vanilla Sugar:• 2 cups sugar • 1 vanilla bean

Place the sugar in the bowl of a food processor. Using a paring knife, slice the vanilla bean in half, lengthways, and scrape out the seeds. Add the va-nilla seeds to the sugar. Pulse 10 to 15 times until the vanilla and sugar are combined. Cut the empty vanilla pod into 1-inch pieces and place in a glass mason jar. Add the vanilla sugar to the jar and seal.Shake the jar before using.

Serve over Vanilla Ice Cream.

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