Strategic Energy Management (SEM) Ron Ingram Leidos Engineering

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1 Ron Ingram Leidos Engineering

2 Making Energy Efficiency a Way-of-Life

3 » WHAT IS STRATEGIC ENERGY MANAGEMENT? A continuous process of planning, implementation and monitoring of you energy consumption, energy use intensity and operational practices.

4 WHAT S IN IT FOR ME? Better understanding of where energy is being used at your facility More accurate cost allocation of energy use Reduced energy costs Become more environmentally friendly Improved bottom line!

5 » STEP 1: MAKE COMMITMENTS TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS Establish Buy-In by the key leaders within the organization and secure their commitment to support your energy management program. Assemble a Dedicated Team Appoint and Energy Champion Manage the overall energy program Create and lead an energy team Create an energy policy to provide guidelines for the program Act as the point-of-contact for upper management Assure accountability and commitment from key parts of the organization Assess the added value of improved energy management Promote and increase interest and visibility of energy management within the organization Secure resources to implement the SEM program Identify opportunities for improvement including training Metering, monitoring and reporting of program results Recognition of achievement toward program goals.

6 » STEP 1: MAKE COMMITMENTS TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS Assemble an Energy Team Helps to integrate energy management into the organization s daily operations. Works closely with Energy Champion and is responsible for planning, implementation and tracking of program performance Communicates results with management and employees Number of members will depend upon the size of the organization and scope of the energy management program Include members from various departments that may affect energy usage such as Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Facility Management etc.

7 » STEP 1: MAKE COMMITMENTS TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS Draft a Formal Energy Policy Establishes management support and establishes your organization s commitment to creating a sustainable energy management program throughout your organization from top to bottom. Should have a clear, well-defined and measurable objective that reflects the organization s commitment to a successful program Should clearly define roles, provide a chain of command and empower personnel to implement the energy management plan Provisions for policy evaluation and updates to reflect changing needs and priorities to ensure continuous improvement should be included Should provide a means for establishing performance goals by linking energy goals with overall financial and production goals GOOD PRACTICES Have the CEO or head of the organization officially issue the policy Involve employees in the policy development to insure buy-in Communicate the policy to all staff and personnel and encourage their participation Make the policy clear and easily understandable Provide a level of detail which covers day-to-day operations Consider the skills and abilities of management and employees

8 » STEP 2: ASSESS YOUR CURRENT ENERGY USAGE A periodic process of evaluating energy usage and creating a baseline from which to measure future results. Data Collection Data should include good information on how your energy is used, where it is used and when it is used Information collected will be used for establishing an energy use baseline and for effectively managing your energy use patterns, goal setting and goal achievement Amount and type of data collected will vary depending on the level of energy management set forth in your goals Your utility bill may be sufficient, but others may want to use submetering to help pinpoint the energy hogs in your facility and provide specific usage data on individual areas or departments within the facility Inventory all energy sources such as electricity, steam, gas or any source that may be generated on-site and determine a cost basis for each Locate and catalog all energy users of the energy sources listed above. Assemble at least two years of monthly or more frequent usage data Collect and document any additional data that may affect energy use such as operating hours of business and equipment Collection of production data as it relates to energy consumption should also be performed to establish energy intensity levels

9 » STEP 2: ASSESS YOUR CURRENT ENERGY USAGE Tracking Develop a system for tracking and recording performance Use the information collected for evaluating your progress toward your goals and for communicating your performance to others within the organization to motivate participation in the program Make your reporting as simple to understand as possible Locate and catalog all energy users of the energy sources listed above. Assemble at least two years of monthly or more frequent usage data Collect and document any additional data that may affect energy use such as operating hours of business and equipment Collection of production data as it relates to energy consumption should also be performed to establish energy intensity levels GOOD PRACTICES Use current and timely data in your evaluation process Use your tracking system to develop quarterly and annual reports profiling energy consumption The use of actual recorded data is preferable to estimated Use the data collected to compared your usage to other similar facilities Use sub-metering when possible for more detailed reporting Collect data for each energy source individually (electric, gas, steam etc.)

10 » STEP 2: ASSESS YOUR CURRENT ENERGY USAGE Establishing a Baseline and Benchmark Provides a starting point for initially setting your energy performance goals and for later use in evaluating and measuring your performance and progress toward your goals Benchmark can be created from data collected for a previous year or an average use over a period of years Benchmark should take into consideration any variables that may have an effect on energy usage such as weather, season, product changes etc. Compare your benchmark to your own past performance, industry standards and best of class in your industry Analyze your data Helps you gain a better understanding of how, when and where your energy is being used Determine what factors may be affecting your overall energy use and help determine any corrective actions that may be required Identify any spikes or dips in energy usage, determine their cause and how they affect your utility bill and production Include a review of your current operational and energy program policies to determine how they affect energy usage Utilizing sub-metering along with monitoring software for this trending can help tremendously in simplifying this process Seek out opinions from knowledgeable personnel from all areas of the organization in your endeavor to determine the most efficient operational practices

11 » STEP 2: ASSESS YOUR CURRENT ENERGY USAGE Conducting an Energy Audit Comprehensive review conducted by an engineer and/or professionals in the specific system being evaluated for energy efficiency Audit will compare the current energy efficiency and performance of your present system with the systems original design criteria as well as compare it to any newer, possibly more efficient technologies Evaluate the feasibility of updating or replacing the system and plan and develop a strategy for project completion Estimate resources and costs associated with the project and evaluate the payback period The use of an outside source to provide this audit and report is recommended to provide an objective evaluation by an expert on the specific systems being evaluated

12 » STEP 3: PLANNING, ORGANIZATION AND GOAL SETTING Effective planning, program organization and detailed goal setting are the cornerstones of a successful energy management program Determine Project Scope Level of Commitment Goals may be set for different levels within your organization and will vary from organization to organization Determination should be made to the extent of your commitment within your organization: organization-wide, for an individual facility only, or for a specific process, area or piece of equipment Company-wide goals to encompass all locations will provide a big picture of what is to be expected and how the organization as a whole expects to improve its energy efficiency Company-wide goals to encompass all locations will provide a big picture of what is to be expected and how the organization as a whole expects to improve its energy efficiency At the local facility level, your goals may become more specific and geared more toward the actual operations and energy benchmark at that location. The establishment of goals for a specific process or piece of equipment will further define and fine tune your goals, especially in those areas of highly concentrated energy use

13 » STEP 3: PLANNING, ORGANIZATION AND GOAL SETTING Goal Setting As you set these goals, it is important to remember the words realistic and achievable, especially in the beginning phases of your program Goals may be defined in several ways: As a percentage reduction such as 10% reduction in kwhr compared to your benchmark Based on production levels such as 10 Btu per unit of product produced Amount of reduction in greenhouse gases released Goal could also be set based on the benchmark you have established May want to set some minimum acceptable savings levels as well as levels beyond your target to help promote an incentive for greater achievement Consider some form of reward system to recognize achievement on a team or individual basis Ultimately, your goals should be formally established and endorsed by senior management and preferably presented to the organization by this group to establish their support and commitment to the success of the program

14 » STEP 4: IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN Define your action plan Provides your road map toward improved energy performance and puts your plan into action Unlike the energy policy, which broadly defines your energy management program s overall goals and commitment levels, the action plan will be regularly updated to reflect your progress toward established goals and a timeline for completion Kick-off by identifying gaps between the current performance and the goals for improvement you have set Targets should be created and made part of the action plan spelling out the steps to be taken for each facility, process or machine to reach the desired goal Establish a realistic time frame for the completion of your energy efficiency goals. Consider creating some short-term as well as longterm goals to keep the train on the tracks and to help you determine where your progress stands Determine Resources Required Each of the action items or projects within your action plan will have a cost associated with it in both capital and human resources. This cost needs to be established to determine the feasibility

15 » STEP 4: IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN Communications Key to making your energy efficiency program a success Create a communications plan and develop information that is relevant to the individuals being targeted Providing a good line of communication within your organization will help create awareness of your energy efficiency program, motivate your staff to improve performance, and gain support from senior management Informed employees are more likely to follow recommended procedures, operate equipment efficiently and contribute useful ideas Training should be a part of your communications initiative. As part of your training plan, you might consider such things as webinars, poster campaigns, energy fairs and new employee orientations Don t forget to recognize individuals or teams for their efforts toward a successful energy management program

16 » STEP 5: VERIFICATION, MONITORING AND REPORTING Verification Important to provide some form of tracking and monitoring system to record and report your energy program s activities and progress System should be readily available and centrally located for everyone s use in evaluating your program s progress toward established goals, milestones and target dates Action plan is part of this monitoring system and should be available for periodic review Information within this system needs to be current and comprehensive and collected at a periodic rate that is appropriate for the system being evaluated Reports should be provided on an appropriate schedule and then assessed by the management team, energy team and other appropriate personnel Regular evaluation of these energy performance reports will give senior management and energy managers a good tool to measure the overall effectiveness of the program and make informed decisions about current, future or upcoming energy projects

17 » STEP 6: RECOGNITION OF ACHEIVEMENT Motivation and Recognition Recognition or incentive to meet or exceed goals is key to sustaining support and building momentum for your program Incentives may be as simple as a formal recognition to highlight and reward an individual, team or department for their role in a successful program or more substantial form like cash bonuses or other rewards if goals are met or exceeded Consider creating internal competition between departments performing similar tasks or offering rewards for the best energy saving ideas Getting buy-in from your employees will go a long way toward your successful energy management program. This type of recognition will create a positive exposure to your energy management program

18 » SUGGESTED QUARTERLY GOALS

19 SUMMARY: Implementing a successful energy management program is a continual process. It will involve making commitments to achieving your goals, assessing your current energy usage, planning, organizing, setting goals, implementing your action plan, monitoring, reporting, verifying and recognizing achievements. Although it can seem to be a daunting task, the rewards can be substantial in terms of energy savings, cost reduction, and an increase in your bottom line. There is also the added environmental benefit of reducing greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere. Much of the workload can be reduced by utilizing Program Allies for your auditing, evaluation processes, training and equipment installation. In addition, the ActOnEnergy program can provide monetary incentives to help offset up front costs and move your project forward. The ActOnEnergy program can provide you with case studies that highlight several types of success stories. These customer examples will give you a good idea of what can be accomplished through the implementation of an energy management program. Our energy advisors are available to provide an overview of the programs available to your organization and help guide you through the process. We look forward to working with you in the future!

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