Wolverine Tower An Introduction to Planet Blue

Agenda Welcome and Introductions U-M’s Commitment to Energy Conservation Environmental and Energy Initiative Leadership Support Mission of Planet Blue Teams Building Utilities Consumption/Recycling Energy Conservation Measures (ECM’s) Re-commissioning (i.e. Tune-up) Outreach Opportunities Planet Blue Open House

Planet Blue Team Team Leader: Ken Verardi Energy Conservation Liaison: Stephen Kunselman Energy Engineer: Bill Richardson Building Engineer: Kim Borregard Recycling Coordinator: Tracy Artley OSEH Rep.: Megan Loll Project Manager: Kris Kolevar Communications Specialist: Anuja Mudali Manager, Mechanical Engineering: Eric Albert Manager, Electrical Engineering: Yoshiko Hill

U-M’s Commitment to Energy Conservation 1980’s: Building Performance Teams 1997: Energy Star Partner 2004:Energy Conservation & Outreach (ECO) –2004 U-M Awarded EPA/DOE Energy Star Partner of The Year for Leadership in Energy Management 2007:Environmental & Energy Initiative Planet Blue

Environmental & Energy Initiative The Six Point Plan: 1.Annual Environmental Report 2.Renewable Energy 3.Alternative Transportation 4.Green Purchasing 5.New Construction/Renovation Design Standards 6.Planet Blue

Leadership Support President’s Environmental Task Force “Plan for U-M to develop a more sustainable future” EEI Presented to Regents in April 2007 –"We've done a lot of work behind the walls and above the ceilings. Now we want to more fully engage the building occupants so we can better align building systems to meet their needs and building occupants can better contribute to conservation efforts.“ --- Hank Baier, Associate VP for Facilities and Operations

ISR Study of “Energy Conservation Behavior” 1. Develop and test methods and procedures for identifying: What people think about Energy Conservation (EC) What people already do at work What they believe about the University’s commitment to EC What they are willing to do. 2. Determine energy related behavior among faculty, staff, & students in UM buildings. 3. Enable policy makers to assess the impacts of past policies and the potential impact of future policy options. 4. Guide policy makers in how to engender energy-conserving behaviors among members of the university community.

The Mission of Planet Blue To actively engage the University of Michigan community to conserve utilities and increase recycling thereby saving money and benefiting the environment. Save Energy.Save Money.Save the Planet

Electricity:2005 to 2008 Electricity Usage (KWH) FY 2005FY 2006FY 2007FY 2008 July 341,124333,900357,980 August 369,590350,000324, ,480 September309,400347,900360,080373,940 October322,700315,980328,300304,780 November296,660314,720293,300 December262,780236,320516,040238,140 January261,520244,580 February238,420796,320217,140 March237,300799,120249,620 April261,240280,000301,420224,980 May296,800275,520277,760225,260 June285,160281,400607,180328,020 Total Consumption 3,455,6943,534,860 3,869,6003,019,240 Total Cost $286,370$302,114$392,122$295,790

Electricity: Cont.

Natural Gas: 2005 to 2008 Natural Gas Usage (CCU) FY 2005FY 2006FY 2007FY 2008 July 5,914 2,9886,9565,230 August , September 1, October November 17,208 1,780 3, December 23,649 13,54014,761 9,910 January 26,637 18,04020,996 19,041 February 29,977 26,66024,601 22,606 March 26,084 26,88331,306 29,469 April 29,274 24,97830,702 27,176 May 17,623 22,84522,762 22,934 June 5,903 12,37618,09317,464 Total Consumption 184,502150, ,228155,058 Total Cost $163,272 $157,268 $204,536 $ 169,306

Natural Gas: Cont.

Water & Sewer: 2005 to 2008 Water & Sewer Usage (CCU) FY 2005FY 2006FY 2007FY 2008 July August 1,933 1,0881,1811,116 September 912 1,2731,8461,911 October1,618 2, ,748 November1, December January ,093 February March April May , June Total Consumption7,5407,5757,6718,227 Total Cost $36,442 $40,162 $44,820 $49,113

Water & Sewer: Cont.

Utility Cost: 2008

Recycling: 2004 to 2007

Energy Conservation Measures Definition of ECM An ECM is to improve the energy efficiency of building infrastructure, including heating/cooling/ventilation systems, utility systems, roof, and windows. This is achieved by an engineering investigation to identify potential replacements of, or upgrades to, existing systems that enhance energy efficiency in a cost-effective manner.An ECM is to improve the energy efficiency of building infrastructure, including heating/cooling/ventilation systems, utility systems, roof, and windows. This is achieved by an engineering investigation to identify potential replacements of, or upgrades to, existing systems that enhance energy efficiency in a cost-effective manner.

Commonly Used ECM’s Direct Digital ControlsDirect Digital Controls Variable Speed DrivesVariable Speed Drives VAV BoxesVAV Boxes InsulationInsulation Lighting RetrofitsLighting Retrofits Faucet AeratorsFaucet Aerators Occupancy SensorsOccupancy Sensors Energy Conservation Measures

Re-commissioning Objective of Re-commissioning To ensure the safe and efficient operation of a building’s mechanical and control systemsTo ensure the safe and efficient operation of a building’s mechanical and control systems To identify opportunities for improving equipment performance to meet design specificationsTo identify opportunities for improving equipment performance to meet design specifications To investigate energy conservation measuresTo investigate energy conservation measures To satisfy building occupant comfortTo satisfy building occupant comfort

Planet Blue Outreach Thermostats Labels Light Switch Labels Motion Sensing Power-strips Recycling/OSEH Containers Posters and Signage Website Presentations & Training

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Training Example Overrides for afterhours ventilation Override HERE Override HERE

The Open House A festive reception for building occupants Information on how your building works Tours of mechanical systems Energy Conservation best practices Sign up to be ‘citizens’ of Planet Blue Water bottles, T-shirts, & Food! 24

Planet Blue Team Coordinate the development and implementation of strategies for minimizing waste and energy usage. Disseminate information on energy efficient building operations and waste minimization practices. Conduct the planning, development, and execution of training, educational and awareness programs on energy reduction and resource conservation methodologies. Maintain high performance building operations. Coordinate building HVAC system schedules with occupancy use. Train occupants in use of overrides. Monitor and evaluate environment and energy conservation efforts for identifying areas of deficiency and success.

Planet Blue Team Recruit Planet Blue Building Team –Please volunteer today! Plan Wolverine Tower Open House –2 to 3 meetings to coordinate event Proposed Date and Time: –Thursday, December 4, 11:00 to 1:00

Resources Planet Blue website Energy Management website Recycling Website

Planet Blue Partners Climate Savers – Alternative Transportation – Green Purchasing –

Questions? Contact: Stephen Kunselman Energy Conservation Liaison Ph: