Energy Conservation Plan

Section III: Energy Plan Elements

The following is a sample of the types of goals, strategies and actions that could be included in an energy plan. Please note that these are merely examples and are not intended
to comprise a comprehensive list. You may use this as a guide in developing the energy plan elements most relevant to our organization.

Goal A. Implement all appropriate energy conservation measures.

Strategies Actions Resources Current Status/Comments
a. Replace bulbs with more efficient bulbs (CFLs, physical plant staff, electrical
1. Evaluate lighting and implement changes. etc.) contractors
b. Install motion detectors in copy rooms, physical plant staff, electrical
conference rooms, etc. contractors
physical plant staff, electrical
c. Install vending misers contractors
physical plant staff, electrical
d. Install LED exit signs contractors
physical plant staff, electrical
2. Evaluate controls re HVAC, landscaping, etc. a. Set/adjust timers for A/C, etc. contractors
vendors, energy mgmt systems
b. Install water sensors for sprinkler systems maintenance contract
c. Expand energy management/building vendors, energy mgmt systems
automation system maintenance contract
3. Evaluate IT/computer management energy a. Purchase Energy Star computers, printers,
use copiers, etc. staff, procurement

b. Set timers for computers to go into sleep mode IT staff, software vendors
c. Implement virtual server technology or other
innovative energy saving computer management
actions. IT staff, software vendors
4. Evaluate central energy plant for energy IDC design services, mechanical
conservation opportunties a. Install air and water side economizers contractor

b. Install VFDs on pumps and install 3-way valves mechanical contractor

c. Install thermal energy storage mechanical contractor
d. Replace antiquated chiller with higher efficiency IDC design services, mechanical
centrifugal model contractor
e. Replace single boiler with modular boiler in IDC design services, mechanical
series contractor
5. Evaluate domestic hot water system(s) for a. Install timers or integrate with energy physical plant staff, energy
energy conservation measures management systems management systems contract
b. Insulate tanks physical plant staff
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c. Install instantaneous water heaters where
appropriate physical plant staff
6. Evaluate building envelope(s) for energy
conservation measures a. Install insulation where needed contractors, physical plant staff
b. Install storm windows and doors contractors, physical plant staff
7. Evaluate the use of an energy savings
performance contract for all previously stated
strategies staff, procurement

Goal B: Integrate energy use considerations into capital improvement plans.

Strategies Actions Resources Current Status/Comments

1. Incorporate energy efficiency considerations a. Change from lowest-bid approach to life-cycle cost Energy Team, facilities director,
into procurement of equipment. approach when purchasing equipment administration
b.
2. Incorporate energy efficiency considerations a. Build to high efficiency standards (as per Energy Team, facilities director,
into new construction legislation) administration

Goal C: Integrate energy use considerations into maintenance plans.

Strategies Actions Resources Current Status/Comments
1. Enhance preventative and routine
maintenance procedures to maximize energy
efficiency a. Peform filter changes for HVAC @ regular intervals physical plant staff

b. Perform regular inspections for pneumatic leaks. physical plant staff

commissioning professionals,
c. Recommission high energy use equipment contractors
2. Integrate energy considerations into a. Evaluate need for/frequency of various cleaning
cleaning/janitorial activities. activities Energy Team, physical plant staff
b. Utilize cleaning products that reduce energy and
water consumption. physical plant staff
c.
3. Evaluate high efficiency replacements of all a. Replace all failed motors with premium efficiency
equipment ones physical plant staff
b. Replace all failing appliances with Energy Star as
minimum standard physical plant staff

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Goal D: Integrate energy use considerations into operations.
Strategies Actions Resources Current Status/Comments

1. Consider energy use when planning and a. Schedule classroom/room usage in same building Energy Team, faculty, administration,
scheduling facility operations. (consolidation - co-location) energy management system operator

Energy Team, faculty, administration,

b. Schedule usage to reduce hours of operation energy management system operator

C. Schedule custodial functions closer to operational Energy Team, faculty, administration,

hours energy management system operator

Goal E: Foster a culture of energy awareness throughout the organization.

Strategies Actions Resources Current Status/Comments

1. Create an Energy Team comprised of a. Create an energy policy to be accepted agency-

representatives from throughout the orgaization wide. Energy Team, faculty, administration
b. Hold regular meeting of Energy Team to discuss
agency-wide integration of energy, financial and
strategic goals Energy Team, faculty, administration
2. Encourage energy efficient behavioral a. Hold an informational seminar on energy
changes through various actions efficiency (e.g., a "lunch & learn") Energy Team, faculty, administration
b. Send out regular email alerts on energy efficiency
measures Energy Team, faculty, administration
c. Set lights off and computer shut-down policies for
end of day Energy Team, faculty, administration
d. If as school, get the students involved in energy
use reductions through creative ways (competitions,
contests, etc.) Energy Team, faculty, administration
e. Set up a system of "energy monitors" (e.g., people
who issue "oops tickets" for lights or computers left
on, etc.) Energy Team, faculty, administration
f. Discourage excess driving (i.e., enourage
carpooling, not driving to lunch, etc.) Energy Team, faculty, administration

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Goal F: Improve fleet vehicle efficiency.
Strategies Actions Resources Current Status/Comments
1. When replacing vehicles, consider fuel
efficiency. a. Purchase flex-fueled vehicles (per legislation) Energy Team, administration
b. Utilize electric vehicles for maintenance and Energy Team, administration, physical
operational needs plant staff
a. Enhance sidewalks and bike routes and other Energy Team, administration, physical
2. Encourage walking and bicycle use pathways. plant staff
Energy Team, administration, physical
b. Install covered bicycle racks. plant staff

Goal G: Reduce water consumption.

Strategies Actions Resources Current Status/Comments

a. Replace all toilets, shower heads, aerators

1. Consider plumbing efficiency with high water efficiency features contractor, physical plant staff

2. Consider water efficiency in landscaping a. Install water sensors on irrigation systems contractor, physical plant staff
b. Xeriscape or plant native vegetation
requiring less water contractor, physical plant staff

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