Energy Conservation Task Force Report Update January 12, 2016

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1 Energy Conservation Task Force Report Update January 12, 2016 The Energy Conservation Tack Force Report dated December 9, 2009 is a 24 page report that focused on a variety of items including the University s annual Utility Cost and Usage, desires and beliefs of the University related to energy conservation, projects suggestions to reduce campus usage, and six recommendations made by the Task Force. Recommendations from the Task Force 1. Take advantage of as many current and future federal, state, and local incentive, rebate, grant, and tax programs Rebates: $35, Rebates: $98, Rebates: $113, Rebates: $61,840 - Total: $309, Continue the work of the current Energy Conservation Task Force into the future and add additional representatives from faculty and student groups. - I personally was not involved in the original Energy Conservation Task Force, and to my knowledge the original task force group does not meet on a regular basis. 3. Design and implement a coordinated University-wide campaign. - No efforts have been made on this recommendation, however with the efforts of the Environmental Sustainability Task Force group this maybe a great time to move forward with a University-wide campaign. 4. Implement comprehensive energy conservation policies University wide. - The University does have an Energy and Water Use Policy. See hyperlink below Implement comprehensive design, construction and capital acquisition policies and procedures which promote/require life cycle analysis as part of the cost/benefit analysis. - As stated in the report the University has made a commitment to achieve at minimum a LEED Silver rating on any new construction or major renovation projects. With that being said the University has had 3 large capital projects on the Big Rapids Campus since that commitment and all 3 buildings have received the LEED Gold rating. LEED very much so focuses on life cycle analysis, recycled building materials, re-use of onsite building materials when possible, minimizing building energy use, green design principles, etc. - None of the University s existing buildings have received a LEED certification for Building Operation and Maintenance. - No policy has been implemented regarding Energy Star Rated Appliances. 6. Implement as many of the Energy Conservation Initiatives/Ideas as possible. - The last 4 years over 45 projects have been implemented. The University has invested over $1.4 million with an estimated energy/water cost savings of over $700,000 annually. - The scope of these projects focused on lighting efficiency, water conservation, steam trap repairs to improve campus steam efficiency, computer power management, and insulation of

2 steam lines in utility tunnels and the power plant. More detailed scope of work can be provided for each of the completed 45 projects if desired. Energy Conservation Suggestions In Energy Conservation Task Force Report there is 33 ideas that had a payback period of 4 years or less or required a behavior change. 17 of the 33 items have been completed, are in progress, or is a standard practice for the University. Many of the items that have not been completed are focused primarily on behavior modifications, or the purchase of Energy Star Appliances. 1. Turn of lights, computers, monitors at end of day- Computers/Monitors Complete 2. Develop and implement campaign for energy education to decrease waste across campus 3. Consolidate summer teaching/offering to one building 4. Power off all types of equipment when not in use 5. Change power settings on computers for energy savings- Complete 6. Close buildings during university breaks- Standard Practice 7. Offer weekend classes all at one site 8. Specify Energy Star Equipment in all planning and procurement documents 9. Be sure expensive lighting is turned off as much as possible 10. Purchase Energy Star equipment for housing 11. Implement policy to purchase only Energy Star Appliances, equipment, and computer equipment 12. Develop and implement policies to support energy conservation in all aspects of campus life- Complete 13. Replace water fixtures when necessary with low flow/water saving types- In Progress 14. Specify only low flow fixtures in new construction- Standard Practice (Building Code Requirement) 15. Adjust HVAC set points and central control settings to moderate temperatures- Energy/Water Policy 16. Install/replace light fixtures and lamps with more energy efficient models- In Progress 17. Encourage students, faculty, staff to dress appropriately- Energy/Water Policy 18. Reduce number of personal appliances in offices- Energy/Water Use Policy 19. Consider LED lighting for some applications- In Progress 20. Don t use power-assisted doors or elevators if you don t need them 21. Encourage alternative transportation possibilities 22. Install low flow fixtures on faucets- In Progress 23. Install motion sensors for some building areas 24. Consider changes in cleaning and custodial behavior in buildings- In Progress 25. Make residence halls more energy efficient- In Progress 26. Become aware of energy savings in personal environment and take action to save energy daily 27. Eliminate CRT monitors across campus and replace with LCD or better- In Progress 28. Conduct energy audits of all buildings 29. Install low flow showerheads in housing- In Progress 30. Sub-meters for all buildings as necessary or possible- In Progress 31. Turn off motors on all campus vehicles while idling and/or unoccupied 32. Any personal/department appliance have to be Energy Star and passed 33. Close buildings between semesters- Standard Practice

3 Total Energy Cost Per Square Foot (Natural Gas, Electricity, & Water/Sewer/Sanitation) $2.50 $2.24 $2.31 $2.35 $2.34 $2.22 $2.00 $2.03 $1.77 $1.73 $1.97 $1.83 $1.50 $1.00 $0.50 $0.00 $4,500,000 $4,000,000 3,933,973 Ferris State University Total Utility Cost for Ten Year Period FY06-FY15 4,140,894 $3,500,000 $3,000,000 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 3,634,789 3,271,778 3,299,927 3,127,273 2,967,275 2,751,262 2,464,776 1,486,789 1,537,369 1,861,447 1,354,334 1,241,009 2,819,351 2,637,104 2,081,805 1,458,279 1,421,043 Electricity Natural Gas Water/Sewer/Sanitati on $500,000 $0

4 Square Footage Energy (MMMBTU) Ten Year Trend 3,700,000 3,600,000 3,500,000 3,400,000 3,300,000 3,643,259 3,595, Campus Area & Electric/Natural Gas Energy Usage ,532,401 3,475,933 3,574, ,609, ,349, Square Footage Electrical 3,200,000 3,100, ,250, Natural Gas 3,000,000 Year 0

5 Enrollment Energy (MMMBTU) 10,400 Ten Year Trend Enrollment & Electric/Natural Gas Energy Usage ,200 10,000 9,800 9,600 9,400 9, ,680 9,667 9, , ,931 9,970 9, ,216 10, , Enrollment Electrical Natural Gas 9,000 Year 0