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GTC_Energy Services_Mexico City
- 1. The Value ofEnergy Efficiency Reducing Operating Costs Leveraging Teamwork
- 2. GTC is aenergy services firm focused on reducing facility operating costs, improving & providing solutions for energy conservation measures while effectively promoting “green”. Our team has the capability to implement intelligent efficiencies. The downstream effect is to prevent layoffs, create jobs and increase efficiency in other areas allowing customers to upgrade facilities with optimal technologies. GTC is a firm that brings multiple disciplines together in an effort to develop and promote efficiency, primarily funded through savings. We work to coordinate design and implementation through a variety of collaborative partnerships. 30 Second Commercial
- 3. Put your buildingon an energy diet (Handout) • Create historical baseline through GTC process • Identify ECM’s • Implement ECM’s through partnerships • Introduce financing programs • M & V • Recycling programs “Utility Waste Watchers”
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- 5. • Electrical • Mechanical •Building Envelope • Maintenance/Manufacturing Processes • Water Consumption Sources • Recycling Opportunities • Rebates & Incentives Audit Scope
- 6. • Energy Auditperformed to measure energy consumption & identify savings opportunities • Install Efficient Equipment & Systems –ECM’s • Deploy Automation, training, tracking • Continuous improvement path; maintenance & monitoring • Best Practices methods engaged throughout Partnership - The process
- 7. Relationship with IBEW/NECA/EITC BizDevelopment - EE • Represents four thousand Contractors across the U.S. who collectively capture 50% of all Electrical Industry work in the U.S. annually • Journeyman Wireman completed five years of Apprenticeship training which included 9,000 hours in the field and over 1,000 in the classroom • Specialty certifications in areas like: solar, wind, electric vehicles, controls, instrumentation and fire alarm systems World Class Contractor Network
- 8. • Improved operatingefficiencies • Retrofit inefficient equipment and systems using current technology • Lower operating expenses • Increased real estate values (improved NOI & Cap Rate) • NOI = Gross Operating Income-Operating Expenses • Cap Rate = NOI/Market Price • Competitive advantage • Ability to meet internal targets for C02 reduction • Respond & comply with current and anticipated legislation & policy Our Goal - Client Benefits
- 9. Energy consuming equipmentready for replacement No recent lighting or controls upgrades Limited energy management resources/experience and excessive demands for maintenance Scarce budget resources Comfort complaints Aging Building or equipment & high maintenance costs 50,000 S.F + and at least $60k annual energy spend Evaluating Opportunities A Feasibility Snapshot
- 10. “Energy Demonstration Center”(33,000 SF Office Building) • ASHRAE Level II Audit/Air Infiltration Study/Thermal imaging Study • Identified 42 Energy conservation Measures to reduce current consumption for energy & water • Performed building modelling to identify savings opportunities • Used Energy Star Portfolio Manager and Energy Plus for benchmarking & Modelling (U.S. Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection Agency analysis tools) • Goals are threefold: (1) Get Energy Star Certified (2) Pursue LEED Certification (Leadership for Energy & Environmental Design) (3) Perform Gap Analysis to get to Zero Net Energy (totally off the grid) Current Project
- 11. Case Studies: Coca-ColaBottling Plant & Regional Hospital
- 12. • Electricity MonthlyAverage Costs, $109,510 Yearly, $1,314,124 (2008) 2,853 KW Distribution Demand 8.3 Cents/KW On Average • Natural Gas Monthly Average Costs, $83,567 Annual Costs, $1,002,803 $1.09/CCF Average Last 12 Months Coca-Cola Pre-audit Consumption Highlights
- 13. Chiller Boilers Process Steam Water Heating AirCompressors Lighting Large Consumption Targets
- 14. • Identified 22projects recommended for immediate implementation (62 total identified) • Cost to implement $1.18 mil. • 1.5 year ROI • $755,500 annual savings • 8 projects required no cap ex ($162,200 savings) • $313,500 in savings with less than 2 year ROI • Future projects identified: solar hot water heater, solar electric, LEED, Energy Star Amazing Client Results – Opportunity
- 15. • Even thoughthe client had made strides toward efficiency, a “fresh” set of eyes provided extensive savings opportunities • As conditions change, annual “mini audits” should occur • A team approach with the consultant functioning as an extension of the client results in maximum savings opportunities • ROI calculations allow for stakeholders to make the most educated choices about go/no-go projects Lessons Learned
- 16. • Pre-Audit energyspend totaled $1,020,000 • 35 Potential Projects - divided into Phase I & 2 • Projected savings for Phase I projects $346,000 (1 Yr. ROI) • Additional estimated $200,000 EPACT tax deduction • Real estate negotiation savings estimated at over $500,000 • Gas procurement savings $100,000 annually • Additional savings realized for electric rate & demand negotiation with utility company • Made client aware of potential costly equipment replacements- information used for leverage Case Study – Medical
- 17. ASHRAE Level II Audit Life Cycle Equipment Study Gas Procurement Variable Frequency Drive Assessment Energy Management SystemStudy Regional Hospital –Audit Lead to Additional Projects Awarded to GTC
- 18. • Utility Incentives •Federal, State Incentives • Guaranteed savings to fund project (ESCO’s/PC) • Property Assessed Clean Energy Districts • Commercial Lenders • Energy Savings Agreements • Purchase Power Agreements Financing Options
- 19. Educational & TrainingExperience Energy Efficiency Strategy Technical Programs Financing Projects Selling Energy Efficiency
- 20. Green Team Coalition NationalElectrical Contractors Association NextEnergy State of MI Technical & Sales Training for 22 Utility Companies Training Programs for Various Stakeholders Current Educational/Training Experience
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