GTC is an energy services firm that works to reduce facility operating costs through energy efficiency solutions. They bring together various disciplines to develop and promote efficiency projects, funded through savings. GTC performs energy audits to measure consumption, identify savings opportunities, install efficient equipment, and provide ongoing monitoring. Their goal is to provide clients benefits like lower operating expenses, increased property values, and compliance with emissions regulations. Case studies show GTC's audits have identified many potential projects with short payback periods and large savings potentials for clients like a bottling plant and hospital.
Paul Hamilton, Schneider Electric: Lean and Clean: Equipping Modern Manufactu...guest3e1229f
On Friday, March 19, Alliance staff and industry experts discussed energy efficiency's role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the industrial sector.
An overview of the Guaranteed Energy Savings Program, a state-led initiative that helps Minnesota local governments, schools, and agencies finance energy-saving improvements through performance contracting. Learn more at http://mncerts.org.gesp
Mayor Rita Albrecht shares information about the City of Bemidji's Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contract to do energy efficiency work across 9 city buildings and to install LED street lights. More information at http://www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/blog/saving-energy-city-wide-bemidji-guaranteed-energy-savings-program.
CEE and Seventhwave lead a rapid-fire discussion of innovative tech and program approaches, and the most meaningful recent research findings for utility representatives, efficiency program implementers, and both residential and commercial field experts.
Paul Hamilton, Schneider Electric: Lean and Clean: Equipping Modern Manufactu...guest3e1229f
On Friday, March 19, Alliance staff and industry experts discussed energy efficiency's role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the industrial sector.
An overview of the Guaranteed Energy Savings Program, a state-led initiative that helps Minnesota local governments, schools, and agencies finance energy-saving improvements through performance contracting. Learn more at http://mncerts.org.gesp
Mayor Rita Albrecht shares information about the City of Bemidji's Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contract to do energy efficiency work across 9 city buildings and to install LED street lights. More information at http://www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/blog/saving-energy-city-wide-bemidji-guaranteed-energy-savings-program.
CEE and Seventhwave lead a rapid-fire discussion of innovative tech and program approaches, and the most meaningful recent research findings for utility representatives, efficiency program implementers, and both residential and commercial field experts.
An overview of the Guaranteed Energy Savings Program, a state-led initiative that helps Minnesota local governments, schools, and agencies finance energy-saving improvements through performance contracting. Learn more at http://mncerts.org.gesp
Engagement Coordinator Megan Hoye gave a presentation on CEE's research projects to the American Institute of Architects Minnesota's, Committee on the Environment.
Chris Allwein spoke to the OCTC Annual Conference on May 3, 2016, about the legal requirements behind energy efficiency and the benefits for both provider and customer.
Also included are presentations by Jon Williams on AEP Ohio Energy Efficiency and Energy Management Solutions, given by Gary Swanson.
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Pre-Conference Workshop: Energy Conservation in Gambling Facilities
Bonus Session
Presented at the New Horizons in Responsible Gambling Conference in Vancouver, January 27-29, 2014
Much like capital plans and building condition assessments, Energy Audits and Energy Management Plans are becoming essential tools for building owners to evaluate, plan, prioritize, and implement projects that impact capital and operating budgets.
The Save On Energy Audit Funding Program helps owners capitalize on incentives to better understand energy use in buildings and to identify opportunities to reduce energy costs whether it’s through equipment replacement, optimizing the operation of existing equipment, or improving operational practices.
This event will highlight what audit incentive programs are available and provide some tips for getting the most value out of the audit process. Industry experts will be on hand to answer your questions.
An overview of the Guaranteed Energy Savings Program, a state-led initiative that helps Minnesota local governments, schools, and agencies finance energy-saving improvements through performance contracting. Learn more at http://mncerts.org.gesp
Engagement Coordinator Megan Hoye gave a presentation on CEE's research projects to the American Institute of Architects Minnesota's, Committee on the Environment.
Chris Allwein spoke to the OCTC Annual Conference on May 3, 2016, about the legal requirements behind energy efficiency and the benefits for both provider and customer.
Also included are presentations by Jon Williams on AEP Ohio Energy Efficiency and Energy Management Solutions, given by Gary Swanson.
Pre-Conference Workshop: Energy Conservation in Gambling FacilitiesHorizons RG
Pre-Conference Workshop: Energy Conservation in Gambling Facilities
Bonus Session
Presented at the New Horizons in Responsible Gambling Conference in Vancouver, January 27-29, 2014
Much like capital plans and building condition assessments, Energy Audits and Energy Management Plans are becoming essential tools for building owners to evaluate, plan, prioritize, and implement projects that impact capital and operating budgets.
The Save On Energy Audit Funding Program helps owners capitalize on incentives to better understand energy use in buildings and to identify opportunities to reduce energy costs whether it’s through equipment replacement, optimizing the operation of existing equipment, or improving operational practices.
This event will highlight what audit incentive programs are available and provide some tips for getting the most value out of the audit process. Industry experts will be on hand to answer your questions.
Discuss the relative strengths of common distributed generation technologies: photovoltaic, solar thermal and fuel cells. Participants will learn the true costs and benefits of a wide range of distributed generation technologies and how they compliment energy-efficiency measures.
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On Friday, March 19, Alliance staff and industry experts discussed energy efficiency's role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the industrial sector. http://ase.org/content/article/detail/6517
A printed circuit board (PCB) is a fundamental component in modern electronics that serves as a platform for assembling and connecting electronic components. It provides a solid foundation for the interconnection of various electronic elements, including integrated circuits (ICs), resistors, capacitors, and other passive and active components.
The construction of a PCB typically involves a thin board made of non-conductive material, often fiberglass reinforced with epoxy resin or other laminates. The surface of the board is coated with a layer of copper, which serves as the conductive material for the electrical pathways.
PCB design involves a meticulous layout of conductive traces, which form the pathways for electrical signals to flow between components. These traces are usually etched onto the copper layer through a process of chemical etching or mechanical milling. The layout of the traces is determined by the circuit schematic, aiming to minimize signal interference, optimize signal integrity, and ensure efficient electrical connectivity.
In addition to the conductive traces, a PCB features various other elements. These include pads and vias. Pads are small areas of exposed copper where electronic components are soldered onto the board. Vias are holes drilled through the board that connect different layers of the PCB, facilitating the routing of traces between them.
PCBs can have multiple layers, ranging from single-sided boards with components mounted on one side, to double-sided and multi-layer boards, which have components mounted on both sides and multiple layers of conductive traces sandwiched between insulating layers.
The manufacturing process for PCBs involves several steps, including design and layout, fabrication of the board itself, application of the copper layer, etching or milling of the traces, drilling of holes for components and vias, and finally, assembly of components onto the board through soldering or other methods.
PCBs are essential in a wide range of electronic devices, from simple consumer electronics like calculators and remote controls to complex systems like computers, smartphones, and medical equipment. Their compact design, reliability, and scalability make them indispensable in the world of modern electronics, enabling the creation of increasingly sophisticated and efficient electronic devices.
Energy Solutions: Examining the energy solutions approach provided by Utility...4 All of Us
This workshop will focus on the types of energy procurement available including fixed, flexible,
portfolio and semi-flexible contracts. The aim is to guide you through the energy monitoring and
reduction services that are available to reduce consumption and associated costs, whilst providing
information on legislative obligations within the education sector. We will also discuss recent
examples of energy solutions implemented in a range of educational establishments across the UK.
Examples will include successes from Barking & Dagenham College, Craven College, New College
Durham and Bradford University. The workshop will provide information on energy solutions which
have made real savings, reduced consumption and created long standing behavioural changes
within the education sector.
MEEA staff Rose Jordan and Catie Krasner led a session walking Illinois school representatives through Pillar 1 and the concept of building a sustainability roadmap. The presentation included advice, guidelines, and resources available for energy benchmarking and auditing as well as free EPA tools available to measure other sustainability metrics (e.g., water, waste, etc.).
SEAI EXEED (Excellence in Energy Efficient Design) is a certification program. It helps businesses achieve the best energy performance. It applies an approach to project design and implementation for new or upgraded buildings and processes.
The SEAI EXEED program provides grant support. It also provides a structured approach to energy efficient design management. This maximises the lifecycle of energy and carbon performance.
The grant provides support of up to €1,000,000 per project. This goes to help businesses embed energy efficient design in their investment projects. It is open to private businesses and public sector organisations who are planning an investment project.
It is relevant to:
Brand new buildings and facilities
Upgrades or re-purposing of existing buildings and facilities
Manufacturing processes
This session will give an overview of the SEAI EXEED programme. It will provide case study examples from organisations. These organisation have all implemented these Energy Efficient Design principles within project investments.
Casestudy of the HVAC systems for the LEED Platinum IGS Building
A presentation by Joe Ventresca of Max Green
Presented at the Columbus Green Building Forum's 2011 Green Building EXPO
The purpose of uploading this presentation is to share an example that how an internal energy team with basic resources can present the energy audit report to management.
Using energy audits in energy efficiency programs NREL
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1. The Value of Energy Efficiency
Reducing
Operating Costs
Leveraging
Teamwork
2. GTC is a energy 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 building on 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”
6. • Energy Audit performed 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
Biz Development - 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 operating efficiencies
• 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 equipment ready 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
14. • Identified 22 projects 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 though the 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 energy spend 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
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 & Training Experience
Energy
Efficiency
Strategy
Technical
Programs
Financing
Projects
Selling
Energy
Efficiency
20. Green Team Coalition
National Electrical
Contractors Association
NextEnergy State of MI
Technical & Sales Training
for 22 Utility Companies
Training Programs for
Various Stakeholders
Current Educational/Training
Experience