Franklin County Technical School Performance Contract Project

Performance Contracting Overview innovative method to purchase energy efficiency improvements in buildings innovative method to purchase energy efficiency improvements in buildings (MGL Ch 25A Sec 11i) (MGL Ch 25A Sec 11i) single procurement is used to purchase a complete package of services single procurement is used to purchase a complete package of services financing of the entire project so there are no “up front” costs financing of the entire project so there are no “up front” costs

Projects are paid for from utility savings, utility rebates, savings in cost of maintenance for existing “tired” mechanical systems Projects are paid for from utility savings, utility rebates, savings in cost of maintenance for existing “tired” mechanical systems Savings are guaranteed by ESCO (Energy Service Company) Savings are guaranteed by ESCO (Energy Service Company)

Benefits of Performance Contracting Project completion with little or no “immediate” funding Project completion with little or no “immediate” funding Streamlines the procurement process Streamlines the procurement process Provides continuity Provides continuity Projects are “commissioned” Projects are “commissioned” Long-term partnership with Energy Service Company (ESCO) Long-term partnership with Energy Service Company (ESCO) High quality equipment compared to low bid process High quality equipment compared to low bid process

The ESCo is the single source provider Municipality ESCo Develop Design Construct Maintain Finance

40% 20% 0% 60% 80% 100% B u d g e t Savings Investment Utilities Before Contract During Contract After Contract Performance Contract 101 How it works:

Built in ,000 Square Feet Single Story, Brick Faced 525 Students 100 Staff

Old, original rooftop units Original, inefficient boilers Obsolete Building Controls

Measures Considered Lighting system improvements Energy efficient motors and pump Steam trap repairs and replacement Water and waste water conservation Variable frequency drives HVAC equipment upgrades New or upgraded appliances Vending machines, plug loads Energy Management Systems and Building Automation Systems Cogeneration Micro-turbines Renewable Energy Options; PV, Wind, Fuel cell, Geo-thermo Window replacements Solar thermal for swimming pools, hot water Central Plant upgrades, boilers, water treatment Fuel switching options Electrical systems upgrades and Preventive Maintenance

The Measures Used this opportunity to clean all ductwork in the building.

New Lighting Technology Replace existing T-8 florescent fixtures to New T- 5 Indirect fixtures Replace Incandescent fixtures in Lobby area New T- 5 Indirect fixtures Upgrade Metal Halide fixtures in shop area with T- 5 fixtures Install occupancy sensors in classrooms, offices, shops and gym

Old Lighting TechnologyNew Lighting Technology

New Hybrid Boiler Plant Installation of a Hybrid Boiler Plant consisting of – (2) condensing boilers and (2) non-condensing boilers Installation of – (2) high-efficiency pumps with VFD’s (1) primary and (1) back-up pump VFD = Variable Frequency Drives

Existing Boiler PlantNew Hybrid Boiler Plant

New Domestic Hot Water Tanks Replace the existing 2,550 gallon storage tank with – (4) 119 gallon indirect fired storage tanks tied into the new hybrid boiler plant

Old Domestic Hot Water TankNew Domestic Hot Water Tanks

New Rooftop Units Demo the existing Jackson & Church RTU’s with DX Cooling and Hot Water Coils Replace with new Seasons 4 RTU’s offering high-efficiency components Write program to maximize efficiency and comfort

Old Rooftop UnitsNew Rooftop Units

The Final Project

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