CONSERVATION STRATEGIES IN AIRPORTS – ITS NOT JUST ABOUT SAVING ENERGY Jim A. McClellan, PE, CEM, CEA, GBE, QCxP, CxA, CPMP, LEED®AP

Presentation Objectives Review Current Energy/Water Conservation Strategies Water Management and Conservation How can Commissioning Benefit Owners? On-site Alternative Renewable Energy Solutions Emerging Technologies Global responsibility – GHGA Review Case Studies Questions & Answers Presentation Objectives

Current Energy Conservation Strategies Identify low hanging fruit Install occupancy sensors Behavior modifications Saved Toledo Express Airport approximately $35,000 per year Additional $40,000 to $80,000 of potential savings Propose waterless urinals and/or dual flush valves Current Energy/Water Conservation Strategies

Current Energy Conservation Strategies Temperature adjustments and equipment shut down during non-peak hours Adjust reset and set-back temperatures and temperature settings Staging/sequencing of boilers, chillers, and air handling units Adjust and repair dampers and economizers Current Energy/Water Conservation Strategies

Current Energy Conservation Strategies Modify control strategies for standard hours of operation Eliminate simultaneous heating and cooling Air and water distribution balancing and adjustments Verify controls and control sequencing Verify that overrides are released Florida client, approximately $250,000 in tax credits Current Energy/Water Conservation Strategies

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Utility Bill & Tariff Review Identified / verified $430k per year savings Quantified demand for $250k OUC rebate Concession Rates & Billing Study Identified $36k per year recovery Recommended tiered rate structure Chilled Water Cost Analysis Identified $50k per month recovery Central Energy Plant Optimization Study Identified savings of $170k per year

Water Management and Conservation Strategies Pennsylvania American Water is the local water and wastewater company for Hershey, PA. Pennsylvania American Water is the local water and wastewater company for Hershey, PA. –A = Exceptional –B = Good –C = Mediocre –D = Poor –F = Failing –AMERICAS INFRASTRUCTURE G.P.A. D Estimated 5-Year funding requirements for drinking water and wastewater: Estimated 5-Year funding requirements for drinking water and wastewater: Total investment needs $255 billion Total investment needs $255 billion Estimated spending $146.4 billion Estimated spending $146.4 billion Projected shortfall $108.6 billion Projected shortfall $108.6 billion

Water Management and Conservation Strategies Three Rivers Rain Garden Alliance statistics 36 Gardens registered with the RGA 18,011 Gallons of capacity of rain gardens registered with the RGA 245,330 Gallons of rainfall captured by all RGA gardens in the past 316,219 Gallons of rainfall captured by all RGA gardens since July 1, 2009 Water Management and Conservation Strategies Ft Myers International Airport

Water Management and Conservation Strategies In 2008, the City of Port Angeles completed a project to replace the water mains and sidewalks in the downtown area. In 2008, the City of Port Angeles completed a project to replace the water mains and sidewalks in the downtown area. The original water mains were installed in The original water mains were installed in Clean and safe water is no less a national priority Clean and safe water is no less a national priority –

Fundamental Commissioning Pre-requisite for LEED certification The process of commissioning Benefits of commissioning Fundamental Commissioning

Enhanced Commissioning An additional credit for LEED certification There is a third party independent commissioning authority Benefits of enhanced commissioning Enhanced Commissioning

Retro - Commissioning Defined as commissioning a building thats never been commissioned Working with the owners facility staff Benefits of retro-commissioning Retro - Commissioning

Positive Feedback Commissioning Also known as Continuous Commissioning, as developed and trademarked by Texas A&M University Real time web enabled monitoring and reporting of building performance Benefits of positive feedback commissioning Positive Feedback Commissioning (Trademark in Process)

What are airports doing regarding energy reduction and alternative renewable energy solutions? On-site Alternative Renewable Energy Solutions

San Francisco International Airport harnesses solar power A solar power system has been installed on the roof of San Francisco International Airport's Terminal 3 On-site Alternative Renewable Energy Solutions - San Francisco International Airport

Project San Francisco International Airport installed a 445kW solar array. Results Results Will contribute approximately 628,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) yearly of totally green, non-polluting electrical power

The solar array generated 3.3 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of clean electricity year 1 The solar array generated 3.3 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of clean electricity year 1 On-site Alternative Renewable Energy Solutions - Solar Array Denver International Airport

Three photovoltaic projects underway/completed at DIA to date: Pena Boulevard array:2 Megawatt facility 7.5 acres 9,254 solar panels at 216 watts/panel Generated 3.3 million kWh year 1 Fuel Farm array:1.6 Megawatt facility 9 acres 7,392 panels at 216 watts/panel Will to generate 2.4M kWh year project:4.3 Megawatt facility 30 acres On-site Alternative Renewable Energy Solutions - Solar Array Denver International Airport

Northrop Grumman Sunset Life isnt about the BREATHS WE TAKE Its about the moments that take our breath away - Anonymous

On-site Alternative Renewable Energy Solutions - Fresno Yosemite International Airport The 2-megawatt installation of solar panels were completed by early The 2-megawatt installation of solar panels were completed by early Approximately five acres of raised solar panels installed Approximately five acres of raised solar panels installed

On-site Alternative Renewable Energy Solutions - Portland International Jetport Installation of a $2.5M geothermal system at Portland International Jetport Installation of a $2.5M geothermal system at Portland International Jetport The project was funded through a $2.5M grant from the FAA through VALE. The project was funded through a $2.5M grant from the FAA through VALE. Estimated to save more than $10M in oil usage costs Estimated to save more than $10M in oil usage costs

Emerging Technologies Review the current LED technology for airfield lighting Discuss the potential new DC LED technology for airfield lighting Discuss the new standards issued by U.S. Department of Energy Use of data loggers to help diagnose HVAC problems Emerging Technologies

Global Responsibility Alternative renewable energy strategies Greenhouse gas accounting LEED® certification for new and existing buildings Benefit to the owner Global Responsibility - GHGA

Additional Case Studies Toledo Express Airport Toledo Express Airport Level I Utility Survey Bishop International Airport Bishop International Airport Level I Utility Survey Level I Utility Survey Greenville/Spartanburg International Airport Greenville/Spartanburg International Airport ASHRAE Level I Energy Audit Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport ASHRAE Level I Energy Audit

International Green Construction Code Review the impact of the new International Green Construction Code Discuss the potential influence of the code on owners and communities Benefit to the owner Improved energy efficiency and earth atmospheric quality International Green Construction Code (time permitting…)

ASHRAE Standard Discuss the potential influence of the standard on owners and communities Benefit to the owner Improved energy efficiency and earth atmospheric quality ASHRAE Standard (time permitting…)

Northrop Grumman X-47B Unveiling "I am a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn't have the heart to let him down..." Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln

Questions and Answers Do not squander time for that is the stuff life is made of. - Benjamin Franklin

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