Damon McFall, EIT, LEED AP Engineering Specialist University of Illinois. Retrocommissioning Saving the Planet One Building at a Time

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1 Damon McFall, EIT, LEED AP Engineering Specialist University of Illinois Retrocommissioning Saving the Planet One Building at a Time

2 AIA Quality Assurance Portland Energy Conservation, Inc is a registered provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to CES Records for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for non-aia members are available on request. This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation. 18 th National Conference on Building Commissioning 2 of 14

3 AIA Quality Assurance Learning Objectives 1. Current financial issues facing public institutions. 2. How to form an effective institutional Retrocommissioning Team. 3. How to fund an effective institutional Retrocommissioning Team. 4. How to create synergy and buy-in from Facility Managers. 18 th National Conference on Building Commissioning 3 of 14

4 States With Budget Gaps Montana North Dakota 18 th National Conference on Building Commissioning 4 of 14

5 State Troubles Lead to University Troubles 18 th National Conference on Building Commissioning 5 of 14

6 Current Financial Universities How Are Public Institutions to React? I have never seen such a difficult time for colleges and universities in my 40 years 16% 32% 10% as an educator. - SIU Pres. Mr. Glenn Poshard (Logos copyrighted by Universities) 18 th National Conference on Building Commissioning 6 of 14

7 Simple Solution with Large Return RCx 18 th National Conference on Building Commissioning 7 of 14

8 Who Will Perform the Service? ESCO RSP They bring capital They want portion of avoided utility costs They take a long time to get going Longtime to get results Possibly hard to reach after project 18 th National Conference on Building Commissioning 8 of 14

9 Can We Perform the Service? What is Required? Engineers (design experience helpful) Seasoned Control Programmers Skilled Technicians Metered Data Challenges Funding Shop Divisions 18 th National Conference on Building Commissioning 9 of 14

10 Illinois H V A C 40% to 60% - U.S. D.O.E. 18 th National Conference on Building Commissioning 10 of 14

11 Effective University RCx Team Helmink McFall Messman O Brien Niebuhr Optimal Solution HVAC Expertise as Leaders Experienced Control Programmers Dedicated Composite Crews 18 th National Conference on Building Commissioning 11 of 14

12 Funding in a Deficit Environment Students Energy Cost Avoidance State of Illinois Grants (Logos copyrighted by companies) 18 th National Conference on Building Commissioning 12 of 14

13 Creating Synergy Absolute Necessity Encouraging Positive Working Relationships Friendly staff Weekly meetings Immediate response Develop Team Environment Team Responsibility Team Decisions Team Benefits 18 th National Conference on Building Commissioning 13 of 14

14 Succeeding One Building at a Time A great team to work with Elizabeth Dennison, Coordinated Sciences Lab An excellent team to work with Janet Kane, Physics One of the few areas of good news Terry Ruprecht, Director of Energy 18 th National Conference on Building Commissioning 14 of 14

15 Thank you Damon E. McFall Damon McFall, May 2010 Copy or distribution of this file is strictly permitted without direct written consent. Thanks to all those who graciously shared their images online to help make this presentation a success.