1. APS Update CASDEM – May 2, 2019 Presented by:
Every Student Shapes a Successful Future
APS Update
CASDEM – May 2, 2019
Presented by:
Craig Wright – Aurora Public Schools

2. Every Student Shapes a Successful Future
2016 Bond Update
$3,670,000 Total
$840,000 Chilled Water Efficiency Upgrades
$1,250,000 Obsolete DDC Software & Controller Upgrades
$980,000 Exterior and stadium LED lighting
$600,000 Enhanced BAS diagnostics and technician response
One unsuspecting energy manager

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APS Microgrid
Acquire Xcel Assets
Infrastructure serving 16 buildings
12 electric meters
Transition from SG to PG
Approximately 7-9 % savings
2 MW Solar w/ Battery Back-up

4. Appetite for Analytics: Technolgicaly & Culturally
Every Student Shapes a Successful Future
Appetite for Analytics: Technolgicaly & Culturally
CASDEM – May 2, 2018
Presented by:
Craig Wright – Aurora Public Schools
Emily Stege – ATS Rocky Mountain

5. EMIS Concept Evolution
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EMIS Concept Evolution
2015 Better Buildings Challenge
2016 Bond Allocation
2017 Xcel Energy Efficiency Forum
2017 Smart Energy Analytics Campaign
2018 Contract w/ ATS

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A Taste

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Indigestion

8. Round 1 – Passive Disinterest
Every Student Shapes a Successful Future
Round 1 – Passive Disinterest

9. Round 2 – Cognitive Dissonance
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Round 2 – Cognitive Dissonance
BB Campaign - Recognition New Installation of EIS
Tracking electric, gas, water, waste
Public dashboards
Diagnostic Console for maintenance technicians

10. Round 3 – Acceptance…..reluctantly
Every Student Shapes a Successful Future
Round 3 – Acceptance…..reluctantly

11. Analytics & Fault Detection Installation
Every Student Shapes a Successful Future
Analytics & Fault Detection Installation

12. Analytics & Fault Detection Installation
Every Student Shapes a Successful Future
Analytics & Fault Detection Installation

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Tips For Success
Invite users to be part of the solution
Routinely praise contributions
Attribute ownership and document them
Start small
Challenge yourself and be proactive about adopting new paradigm
Be deliberate and open minded
Admit weaknesses and seek help from everyone

14. EMIS Implementor Perspective
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EMIS Implementor Perspective
EMIS specification, setting expectations
Scoping and timeline management
SkySpark
Why SkySpark?
Energy Modeling and Fault Detection in SkySpark
Applications

15. Specification and Setting Expectations
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Specification and Setting Expectations
Clear specification
Hosted/cloud software vs on-premise software
Breakdown of school BAS system types, age, etc
Detailed breakdown of responsibilities
District, Xcel, ATS
Fault detection rule examples
Look & feel of system

16. Scoping and Timeline Management
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Scoping and Timeline Management
Varied scope requires coordination of many parties
District Energy Manager
District Facilities Team
District IT Department
Electrician & Mechanical Contractor
Xcel Energy Rep – Michael’s Energy
Dedicated Project Manager with
weekly update meetings
End User Training

17. Every Student Shapes a Successful Future
Why SkySpark?
Built by building industry experts for building specific data
Installed in over 13,000 buildings covering over 1 Billion sqft
Utilizes industry standard tagging conventions
Can work with data of all types

18. Energy Modeling & Fault Detection in SkySpark
Every Student Shapes a Successful Future
Energy Modeling & Fault Detection in SkySpark
Alarm
AHU_2_DAT_HIGH_TEMP X
Supply air temp above 110F
for over 5min.
6:35:21 AM 12/26/2015
Fault Detection

19. Energy Modeling & Fault Detection in SkySpark
Every Student Shapes a Successful Future
Energy Modeling & Fault Detection in SkySpark

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Applications
Advanced Fault Detection & Analytics
Commissioning (Cx) & Continuous Cx
Measurement & Verification
Portfolio Management
Campus Interval Data Metering
Tenant Billing
Sub Metering
Energy Alarming
Interval Energy Data Analysis
Reporting

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Questions?