PROGRESS REPORT
Initial Benchmark Year is FY 2019. FY 2020, and FY 2021 was a Covid Pandemic year where many occupants / students were remote offsite. Energy / resource consumption usage was unnatuarally conservative / heavily distorted / skewed for FY 2021, as it was for FY 2020. As of August 31st 2021 normal occupancy has not returned for student, faculty or staff. As of August 2022, an 60 percent of students and staff have returned to the campus with increased square footage to be added in 2023. For FY 2023 and FY2024, Increased square footage has been added for a total of 1,743,535 square feet. Utility expenses have risen on average 18%. FY 2024 from September 1st , 2023 to August 31st ,2024
GOALS
Water - FY 2025 - 2% from 2024
Electricity - FY 2025 - 2% from 2024
Natural Gas - FY 2025 - 2% from 2024
| Utility | Target Year | Benchmark Year | Percentage Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 2025 | 2019 | 2 |
| Electricity | 2025 | 2020 | 2 |
| Transportation Fuels | |||
| Natural Gas | 2025 | 2019 | 2 |
STRATEGY FOR ACHIEVING GOALS
Suggestions are the consideration of 12 month or less than 12 month ROI (Return on Investment) projects. Installed new Air Handlers, New BAS Controls. These projects provide positive Net Present Value immediately after the ROI time frame. Review of operational scheduling is key. Currently, selected / aged renovation projects such as AHU's, Boilers and Chillers and BAS systems are being replaced. Elevator Modernizations are implemented. Demand Response is implemented. AD ASTRA Scheduling software implemented.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
Projects have continued beyond 12 months because of market material supply / distribution long lead times. Savings will be monitored through gross utility usage to gross square foot relationship in Energy Star Portfolio.
Fundamental Material comparisons of energy consumptions between products, by document calculations, will prove a wide range of conservation before the project is approved or a replacement of OLD equipment. Example: One light fixture uses 100 watts per hour and one light fixture uses 10 watts per hour as a comparison of what will be chosen, or replace a 30 year old chiller.
AGENCY FINANCE STRATEGY
Using HEAF funds to improve tangible assets that specifically conserve energy and natural resources - Tangible assets:
- Are intended for use in current or future operations and not for the purpose of resale.
- Are relatively long lived
- Have physical substance.
- Provide a measurable future benefit to the entity. Repairs and renovations are ongoing.
EMPLOYEE AWARENESS PLAN
FY2025 will implement an updated / upgrade of the Employee Awareness Plan including wayfinding signage and awareness participation through Facilities Management.
