Next Generation Lead by Example Programs:

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1 Next Generation Lead by Example Programs: Maximizing Savings in Public Buildings MISSISSIPPI Blake Kelly, MDA Energy and Natural Resources Division National Governors Association Energy Efficiency Workshop Chapel Hill, NC February 19, 2014

2 MDA Energy and Natural Resources Division Works with state policymakers and other partners to develop and advance a comprehensive energy policy and ensure energy sector growth in Mississippi. Oversees energy management programs, provides technical assistance to businesses and units of government, and promotes Mississippi as a prime location for energy related business.

3 Governor Phil Bryant Energy Works: Mississippi s Energy Roadmap released October 2012

4 STRATEGY FOR SUCCESS #1: EXECUTIVE BUY IN IS KEY

5 Six key focus areas: 1. Encouraging Exploration and Extraction 2. Adding Value and Sustaining Resources through Manufacturing, Conversion and Processing 3. Expanding Capacity through Energy Efficiency 4. Building Capacity through Infrastructure: Transportation and Distribution 5. Competing in Technology based Economic Development: R&D and Commercialization 6. Preparing a 21 st Century Energy Workforce

6 Expanding Capacity through Energy Efficiency Policy Opportunities: 1. Adopt statewide commercial energy building codes for new construction. STATUS: H.B Energy Efficiency Standards for Commercial Buildings; ASHRAE ; effective July 1, 2013 H.B Enhanced Building Codes for State owned Buildings; ASHRAE ; effective July 1, 2013

7 Expanding Capacity through Energy Efficiency Policy Opportunities: 2. Initiate an energy efficiency policy/program analysis. STATUS: Partnership with the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) and the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA) Released November 2013

8 Expanding Capacity through Energy Efficiency Policy Opportunities: 3. Lead by Example. STATUS: IN PROGRESS H.B. 1296: Mississippi Energy Sustainability and Development Act; effective July 1, 2013

9 State agencies will be empowered to develop more comprehensive energy management plans. MDA will provide state agencies with the resources and support to develop energy consumption and cost saving strategies, as well as report the success or failure of meeting energy goals. These plans will serve as blueprints for future improvements to public buildings as a cost saving measure. Energy Works: Mississippi s Energy Roadmap (2012)

10 MISSISSIPPI ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT ACT Codifies MDA s Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Division; Empowers MDA ENR to promote Mississippi as a leader in energy development, job creation, and research; Requires all state agencies to work with MDA ENR to develop energy management plans; Requires all state agencies to report energy consumption and cost or face penalties; and Calls for a State Energy Management Advisory Board.

11 Energy Monitoring and Controlling Solution

12 Gather Data MDA is collecting FY11 FY13 baseline data as well as the current year s data. Provide Central System The State of Mississippi selected the Energy Monitoring and Controlling Solution (EMC), a tool hosted by Siemens, to collect and track utility data. Energy Consumption Report Training By September 1 of each year MDA will provide a report to the Governor and Legislature on the energy consumption of covered entities. EMC trainings were held throughout 2013 and again January 15 of this year. On October 31, 2013, coordinators were presented updated program information. Management Plan Model guidelines for energy management were placed in a binder notebook and distributed at the October 31, 2013, and January 15, 2014, trainings.

13 Energy Management Guidebook

14 Existing and Complementary Efforts Began sub metering with ARRA funding; have deployed almost 1,000 smart meters in publicly owned facilities and linked in with Energy Monitoring and Controlling (EMC) Solution Awarded 2012 SEP Competitive Award to work with IHL Energy Council & TVA IHL Energy Council work already underway that leverages and enhances SEMP to reduce energy consumption in public facilities 20% below 2006 levels by 2020

15 STRATEGY FOR SUCCESS #2: RELATIONSHIPS MATTER

16 State Energy Management Advisory Board To consist of: 1. Mississippi Development Authority (Chair) 2. Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning 3. Community College Board 4. Department of Education 5. Department of Finance and Administration KEY: EXECUTIVE LEVEL MEMBERSHIP

17 State Energy Management Advisory Board Authorizing Language: A designee of each shall assist in the preparation of the State Energy Management Plan and serve on an advisory board; the director of MDA ENR shall serve as the head of this board and shall convene representatives of these institutions no fewer than once each year in order to review implementation of the State Energy Management Plan. H.B. 1296

18 Common Sense Approach Identify Energy Managers at each agency Build distribution list Site visits create relationships and build a network KEY: Include financial management personnel in site visits; they often have critical information (square footage, utility cost, etc.) that the designated Energy Manager may not have

19 STRATEGY FOR SUCCESS #3: SUCCESS BREEDS SUCCESS

20 KEY: Go after low hanging fruit first; create easy wins to get people excited Get everyone interested and behind monitoring their energy consumption Recognize employees for hard work and success TELL THE STORY

21 Success Story: Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Project was initiated by benchmarking energy performance using EMC and Energy Star Portfolio Manager Energy usage was determined to be much higher than for comparable buildings. Changes were suggested in three primary areas: HVAC: Energy management system was programmed to set back HVAC use for nights, weekends, and holidays Lighting: A de lamping project resulted in the removal of over 1,300 bulbs from light fixtures, saving an estimated 115,000 kwh/yr. Switches were installed for lights that had none, so that lights could be turned off on nights and weekends Plug load: Software was installed to automatically activate sleep settings on office equipment following a period of inactivity

22 Success Story: Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Energy Use Intensity (EUI) of the MDEQ office buildings has dropped from 206 kbtu/sf to 129 kbtu/sf (a 37% reduction). The operating cost for energy has dropped from $2.62/sf to $1.80/sf (a 31% reduction). MDEQ s annual utility cost for its two buildings in downtown Jackson has decreased by over $140,000 per year. These savings were realized using no capital expenditures.

23 Success Story: Woolfolk State Office Building In early 2013, an energy consumption report was generated for the building using electrical meter data from EMC. The report revealed that peak hourly electric demand (kw) on nights and weekends was nearly level with daytime demand. An analysis of the building systems determined that by adding 30 override switches to the building, one for each of two AHUs per floor, and reprogramming energy management system controls, nighttime and weekend unoccupied temperature setback could be accomplished and the AHUs would not be required to run constantly.

24 Success Story: Woolfolk State Office Building These improvements are projected to reduce run time for 280 kw of electric motors by 95 hours per week, producing an average monthly savings of 115,200 kilowatt hours (kwh), with the average cost per kwh at $0.07. The project required capital expenditure of $5,200 by the Department of Finance and Administration Office of Capitol Facilities. Implementation will save an estimated $8,000 per month, yielding a one month project payback, and will generate $96,000 annually in cost savings.

25 Mississippi Development Authority Energy and Natural Resources Division 501 North West Street Jackson, Mississippi For more information please contact: or