Energy Goal

20% reduction in energy intensity (BTU/GSF) by 2020,

from the 2013 baseline

Saint Louis University (SLU) is motivated to work towards sustainable energy and committed to reduction of energy consumption. The most sustainable energy source is the energy that has never been consumed. TheDivision of Facilities Services (FS) has recognized this need and has incorporated this as part of a strategic plan initiative, Environmental Resource Optimization. To further this initiative the division has created an actionteam, Energy and Utility Strategies. This action team has developed energy goals for the University to reduce consumption by 20% by 2020 over the 2013 baseline. Other action items include developing ameasurement and evaluation framework to track reduction measures, building a green revolving fund, and identifying opportunities for efficiency upgrades. These action items were not made in isolation, but werecreated with an inclusive approach by experts in the field, financial staff, and business personnel. This poster presentation will review the beginning phases of this strategic action team and the outcomes that havebeen achieved.

Abstract

Opportunities for Efficiency UpgradesMeasurement & Evaluation Framework Green Revolving Fund (GRF)

Energy and Utilities Strategies Action Team

Next Steps

Facilities Services’ FY2011-2015 Strategic Plan

Historical• FS is responsible for three campuses composed of 134 buildings

and 267 acres of land• FS encounters numerous roadblocks when directing time and

effort towards developing strategic and innovative practices• Historic University• Urban Setting

• FS’ culture, in the past, was one of being proud to be “behindthe scenes” and “quietly effective”.

Historical• In the past, FS had no official plan for energy and utility efficiency

initiatives; as a result, projects were done on a case-by-case basis.• Cost for initiatives were absorbed by other department

budgets within FS or into the overall project costs• Focus was primarily on low-hanging fruit:

• lighting upgrades/retrofits• energy efficient equipment• occupancy sensors

• 2010, FS recognized that higher education was beginning to address major issues that would require the division to become a more proactive partner with theUniversity. FS’ Strategic Plan is comprised of five strategic initiatives:

Team objective is to identify opportunities for energy savings and to establish priorities on campus for energy and utility projects

• Reduction Strategy• Annual reduction of 2.9% (~3,600 BTU/GSF) is

required• First year = 7%

• 25x20 Energy Benchmarking Pledge• High Performance Building Initiative

• St. Louis Regional Chamber• US Green Building Council – Missouri

Gateway Chapter• Aligns with City of St Louis’ goal to reduce energy

consumption by 25% by 2020• Ties seamlessly with FS’ energy reduction goal

• Building Sub-Metering• Many of SLU’s building are clustered onto one electric

meter• Sub-metering implementation and

expansion is being investigated to enable further collection of individual energy consumption numbers

• FAMIS – Utilities Module• Will allow for a more complete and concise

collection of SLU’s utility data• Building Selection for Energy Projects

• Comprehensive selection criterion• BTU/GSF• Building Age, Size• Meters: Sub-metering, rates• Controls• Impact on Campus

• To be used in future to determine which buildings are ideal candidates for energy efficiency projects

• Research of Best Practices• Identified requirements for a GRF

• Fund Structure• Management of Fund• Fund Analytics• Fund Promotion

• Presentation to Sustainability Advisory Council• Call to Action presentation

• Provide information about a GRF• Explanation of the process being

undertaken• GRF Proposal

• Graduate Assistant drafting a proposal for formation of GRF

• Provides bylaws and guidance on implementation

• Launch the Green Revolving Fund• Continue to Advance the

Measurement and Evaluation Procedures

• Strategic Operational Effectiveness• Stakeholder Engagement• Excellence in People

• Partnering• Environmental Resource

Optimization (ERO)

• The ERO initiative states that FS “will maintain and conserve natural resources, protect the environment, and do so in a sustainable manner through actions that willenhance environmental quality

• In 2014, the ERO Action Team reorganized forming two focused groups to allow greater emphasis on their area of interest1) Waste Minimization Action Team 2) Energy and Utilities Strategies Action Team

• Solar Installation• 25 kWh solar arrays• 6 buildings (3 more in final approval process)• Produce ~276,000 kWh/year

• Energy for 17 homes/year• Reduce 191 metric tons CO2/year

• Utility Rebates• Solar partially funded by Ameren Missouri’s Solar Rebate

Program• Other initiatives completed or under investigation:

• Lighting Upgrades/Retrofits• Boiler Tune-ups• Vending Misers• Variable Frequency Drives• PC Power Solutions

• Building Automation System – Metasys• Configured for night setbacks and unoccupied &

centralized operation of remote buildings• Turn on/off air handlers & pumps according

to scheduling needs• Project Request Form

• To be used by FS for energy reduction projects for approval by Business and Finance

• Information provided: Costs (Project, Labor), Incentives/Rebates, Estimated Savings

Simple Payback Period, Measurement Technique Used, Project Evaluation Plan

• Identify Additional Energy Saving Initiatives• Awareness Campaigns

• Energy Vampire Campaign• Energy Initiative Signage for Rooms and Buildings

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Core objectives for Year 2