Pulse energy webinar, how to set up a utility conservation program
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This webinar discusses how to set up an effective utility conservation program. It provides an overview of retro-commissioning and how building optimization programs can achieve 5-20% energy savings. The presentation cautions against 5 things not to do when creating such a program, including not having full management buy-in, allowing insufficient time, lacking full partner commitment, and letting customers or technology providers set priorities. It then demonstrates how the Pulse EMIS system can help manage energy data, engage occupants, measure building performance, and achieve savings through its features.
Pulse energy webinar, how to set up a utility conservation program
- 1. Pulse Energy Webinar: How to Set Up a Utility Conservation Program Guest Speakers: Carol Suhan, PowerSense Services Manager Kara Serenius, PowerSense Engineer 1
- 2. 3 Things You Want to Know About This Presentation • The presentation will be 45-60 minutes, including Q&A • You can send your questions to us via the GoToWebinar control panel at any time • We are recording the webinar 2
- 3. Agenda • 5 Things you should NOT do when creating a building optimization program • Quick overview of Pulse software • Q&A 3
- 4. Five Things You Should NOT Do When Creating a Building Optimization Program Carol Suhan Manager, PowerSense Service June 2, 2011
- 5. Overview • Power of building retro-commissioning • PowerSense’s Building Optimization Program • Five things you should not do…
- 6. Retro-Commissioning - What Is It? • Process for investigating the mechanical, lighting, and control systems and identifying operational improvements. Typical issues include: • Heating and cooling • Lighting and HVAC • Sub-optimal use of existing components
- 7. Retro-Commissioning - What Is It? • Improves performance of building’s systems • 5-20% savings in building energy costs • 5-10% in electricity • 15-20% in gas • Average 2 year payback on measures • Improves occupant comfort
- 8. PowerSense Retro-Commissioning Program • Designed for commercial buildings • Fully funded Energy Management Information System (Pulse EMIS) • Fully funded retro-commissioning study • Owner must commit to implement capital and operational measures • Simple payback of 2 years or less
- 9. PowerSense Retro-Commissioning Program • Program overcomes barriers • Fully funded studies • Free training and coaching • Free ongoing feedback
- 10. Role of EMIS in Program • Measurement and verification • Exception reporting • Occupant engagement and education • Automated energy reporting
- 11. Background – Program Development • Small utility – gas and electricity • Adjacent to BC Hydro service area • Highly progressive and innovative energy efficiency programming • Shared customers
- 12. Five Things NOT to Do • Don’t have full buy-in from senior management • New program concept • Behaviour change • Contractual obligations • Higher risk • More responsibility and work for field reps
- 13. Five Things NOT to Do • Don’t allow sufficient time • Consultants • Legal department • Internal lack of human resources
- 14. Five Things NOT to Do • Don’t have full commitment from gas utility partner • Other priorities • Different approach to customer service • No resources allocated
- 15. Five Things NOT to Do • Allow customers to set your priorities • Strong desire to start now • Make improvements before investigation stage
- 16. Five Things NOT to Do • Allow EMIS providers to set your priorities • Eager to place technology into customer’s buildings • Funding opportunities
- 17. Summary • Excellent savings potential • Excellent customer relationship building opportunity • Ensure you have the appropriate allocation of resources • Good luck!
- 18. Pulse EMIS 18
- 19. Pulse EMIS • Manage your energy data 19
- 20. Data Management 20
- 21. Pulse EMIS • Engage Your Building Occupants in Energy Reduction 21
- 22. Reduce Energy Use Through Contests 22
- 23. Pulse EMIS • See how your buildings measure up 23
- 24. Measuring and Reporting Energy Savings 24
- 25. Questions? 25
- 26. Questions? 26
- 27. Questions? 27
- 28. Questions? 28
- 29. Thank you! •Additional questions? Contact Pulse Energy •1-877-331-0530 •info@pulseenergy.com •http://www.pulseenergy.com/company/contact •More energy management best practices •On-demand webinars: http://www.pulseenergy.com/resources/energy- management-webinars/ •Pulse blog: http://blog.pulseenergy.com/ 29