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1 Facilitating Energy Management Online Energy Management Tools: Implementation and Maintenance Jeff Mackey, Energy Engineer We Energies Education and Awareness Program March 26, 2013

2 Today s Topics Tools for Energy Management Gather the facts Find supporting information Assess your situation Look for help 2

3 Tools for Energy Management Business Account Online Two years energy usage Group your accounts Account Monitor Electric usage details for mid-sized accounts Energy Analysis Electric usage details for very large accounts Business Energy Advisor Online library Energy Insights E-newsletter, benchmark data, facility selfassessment 3

4 Tools for Energy Management Add Energy Star to your Favorites Consider becoming an Energy Star Partner Wisconsin s Local Government ENERGY STAR Partners Name Business Sectors City Polk County, Wisconsin Local Government Balsam Lake North Shore Water Commission, Glendale, WI Local Government Glendale Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Local Government Keshena Village of Little Chute, Wisconsin Local Government Little Chute City of Madison, Wisconsin Local Government Madison Dane County Public Works, WI Local Government Madison Dane County, Wisconsin Local Government Madison City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin Department of Public Works Local Government Milwaukee Milwaukee Department of City Development Local Government Milwaukee Oak Creek Water and Sewer Utility Local Government Oak Creek Oneida Nation of Wisconsin Local Government Oneida Winnebago County, Wisconsin Local Government Oshkosh Village of Pound, Wisconsin Local Government Pound City of Rhinelander, Wisconsin Local Government Rhinelander Village of Wausaukee, Wisconsin Local Government Wausaukee 4

5 Tools for Energy Management The steps: STEP 1: Make Commitment STEP 2: Assess Performance STEP 3: Set Goals STEP 4: Create Action Plan STEP 5: Implement Action Plan STEP 6: Evaluate Progress STEP 7: Recognize Achievements 5

6 Tools for Energy Management The steps: STEP 1: Make Commitment STEP 2: Assess Performance STEP 3: Set Goals STEP 4: Create Action Plan STEP 5: Implement Action Plan STEP 6: Evaluate Progress STEP 7: Recognize Achievements 1. Facility background data 2. Energy usage data 3. Performance information 4. Existing equipment 6

7 Tools for Energy Management 1. Facility background data Building area in square feet Uses of the building (i.e. segment) Operating hours 2. Energy usage data Electricity Natural Gas Steam Other 3. Performance information Average energy intensity Typical building uses (by application for that segment) 4. Existing equipment Technologies used for energy-consuming applications (e.g. space heating, space cooling, lighting Energy Waste NOTE: Energy performance can always be improved. 28% Reduction Potential in commercial buildings from 2008 study by U.S. Energy Information Administration 7

8 Gather the facts 1. Facility background data 2. Energy usage data 3. Performance information 4. Existing equipment SAMPLE TOWN Town Hall Fire Station Police Station Public Works 8

9 Gather the facts Use Business Account Online to simplify gathering usage data of your largest energy users. Sample Town: 8 accounts and 12 meters Town Hall Police Station Fire Station Public Works 3 Parks 9

10 Gather the facts: Business Account Online Use the Grouping function to simplify energy used by your buildings. Sample Town Was 8 accounts for 4 buildings Now 3 buildings and 1 Public Works Dept. 10

11 Gather the facts: Business Account Online Select history by account or month. Download to spreadsheet for graphing

12 Gather the facts: Business Account Online Identify usage trends and anomalies At least 2 years 12

13 Find supporting information 1. Facility background data 2. Energy usage data 3. Performance information 4. Existing equipment Compare to others using benchmark data Evaluate using Energy Star Portfolio Manager or other benchmarking tool SAMPLE TOWN Town Hall Fire Station Police Station Public Works 13

14 Find the information: Energy Insights Commercial Energy Benchmarks 14

15 Find the information: Energy Insights Commercial Energy Benchmarks 15

16 Find the information: Energy Insights Commercial Energy Benchmarks Data compiled by US DOE and US EIA into CBECS database (Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey). Average energy usage by business segment. Energy use breakdown into typical application. 16

17 Find the information: Energy Insights Commercial Energy Benchmarks Energy Intensity kbtu/sqft, annual basis Convert usage electricity kwh and natural gas therms to a common unit. Higher than average energy intensity means lots of opportunity for improvement 17

18 Find supporting information 1. Facility background data 2. Energy usage data 3. Performance information 4. Existing equipment SAMPLE TOWN Town Hall Fire Station Police Station Public Works 18

19 Find the information: Energy Insights Commercial Energy Efficiency Information about typical applications, best practices and equipment trends. 19

20 Assess your situation Facility Assessment Wizard 20

21 Assess your situation: Facility Assessment Wizard Facility Assessment Wizard Select business segment, climate zone, energy uses and other facility details. Wizard generates a report with links to additional information. 21

22 Assess your situation: Facility Assessment Wizard Custom Report 22

23 Assess your situation: Other tools Business Energy Advisor Segment-specific information Technology/application ideas Calculators Account Monitor Graphical electric usage 23

24 Look for help Tools for Energy Management Gather the facts Find supporting information Assess your situation Look for help Focus on Energy We Energies Sign up for a free consultation 24

25 Thank You! Questions? 25

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