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Th Solution ISSUE 07 | October 2014
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The Solution | Quarterly | October 2014
this issue P.1 ENERActive Eye On: Investment Grade Audit Turns Into RCx WIN P.2 Featured Projects: Mutual Redevelopment Housing P.3 Featured Projects: Reducing Carbon Emissions P.4-5 Spotlight On P.6 EMPOWERActive P.7 What’s Next… P.8 What’s #Trending
The Solution | Quarterly | October 2014
ENERActive Eye On
top 6 benefits identified during the correction scope of work at the lab facility:
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Significant reduction of reheat required Reduction of cooling airflow required by passing reheat coils Upsizing critical zone VAV boxes for larger max flow allowing for DAT reset at AHU. Significant reheat savings from all other non-critical zones
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Accurate mapping of VAV boxes
New ventilation schedule to match corrected VAV box layout reflecting accurate air change rates required by labs TAB with new ventilation code requirement for offices
Investment Grade Audit Turns Into RCx WIN While completing and gathering rigorous field data for an ASHRAE Level III scope of work for a recent Lab Facility Client, Eneractive Engineers identified that there was a significant opportunity to reap additional low/no cost operational savings that had not been previously highlighted or were not addressed and as a result, were now out of optimal operation. As retrocx (RCx) agents, the team realized that this additional scope of work would not only improve the savings of the IGA scope, but would allow for the best assessment of the use of capital due to a more accurate baseline evaluation. Typically executed as a stand-alone scope of work, retro-cx has been considered invaluable when seeking to attain a granular understanding of what is occurring in a facility, as well as providing a background for ongoing energy management. However, as the retro-cx landscape continues to evolve in today’s energy market, this process has proven to be particularly advantageous as part of a larger, more comprehensive energy reduction plan. As the RCx process establishes and redefines new baselines of existing systems, integrating RCx into an IGA scope allows for a more effective and critical way to assess identified capital investments and projects.
Project Snapshot Originating as an ASHRAE Level III IGA, the Eneractive Engineering Team unveiled certain valuable RCx elements during their testing to determine an accurate baseline. The top 4 opportunities identified were: 1. VAV zones not mapped accurately on the BMS 2. VAV reheats were passing (50%) 3. VAV boxes were not meeting airflow; pressurization was off 4. 2 critical zones prevented the DAT from the central system AHUs from resetting
ASHRAE Level III Highlights • Investment grade audit which includes a level of engineering analysis focusing on the potential capital-intensive projects identified in a previous audit analysis • Often used as the basis of a comprehensive energy auditing & capital investment process
Retro-Cx Highlights • Highly effective as a stand-alone SOW or part of a larger energy reduction plan • Helps realize savings of overall effort • Establishes & redefines a new baseline of existing systems to compare capital investment projects
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Featured Projects
Mutual Redevelopment Housing (MRH), New York Eneractive Solutions’ Power Plant Solutions Division was commissioned to retrofit four (4) 1200 HP natural and six (6) 1900 HP diesel engines with CO (Carbon Monoxide) catalyst to meet the current EPA RICE NESHAP, (Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines, National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants) requirements for CO emissions. Eneractive provided a turnkey solution which included engineering, fabrication/procurement and installation of all equipment.
Mutual Redevelopment Housing CO Catalyst Module, pictured above
The project was completed in July 2014 and all performance objectives were met.
The Solution | Quarterly | October | 2
Featured Projects
Program Highlight: Agency Cost Shares and Collaboration
Eneractive VP & COO, Dave Klockner, pictured above left
ACE projects represent a partnership between City agencies to provide cost savings and public health benefits. A number of agencies are sharing costs on recently-funded ACE projects. Thanks to this arrangement, ACE funds are able to support energy savings at twelve additional project sites and on the streets of all five boroughs. A number of ACE projects also present opportunities for the City to leverage incentives for natural gas savings from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). For more information, head over to NYC.gov or Click here!
Reducing carbon emissions With the task of overseeing a 30% reduction of municipal greenhouse gas emissions by 2017, the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Energy Management contracted ENERActive Solutions to provide Measurement & Verification consulting services for analyzing and verifying energy savings of Accelerated Conservation and Efficiency (ACE) projects to a sample of municipal buildings in their portfolio. An innovative program launched by DCAS-EM, the Eneractive engineer, Justin Chin, pictured above ACE program fast tracks and streamlines funding for straightforward and shovel-ready energy capital projects that can be contracted and managed by City agencies in City-owned buildings and facilities.
Program Highlight: Measurement and Verification Demonstrations The ACE program’s projects provided a great starting point for DCAS Energy Management’s new measurement and verification efforts. In partnership with agencies like the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Department of Education and the NYC Fire Department, DCAS Energy Management has utilized third party measurement and verification (M&V) with Eneractive Solutions to confirm the energy and cost savings expected through deployment of specific energy conservation measures (ECMs), and optimized City investments in ECMs based on their performance in different building types. DCAS Energy Management’s M&V consultant completed several M&V analyses in the summer of 2014. Their findings were shared across agencies for a better understanding of how different energy conservation measures are performing, based on different parameters such as building use and type. Their presentation has served to educate agency staff on how to perform their own measurement and verification on certain ECMs.
The Solution | Quarterly | October | 3
Spotlight On
Eneractive takes on the Timberman Half Ironman In keeping with our enthusiasm for health and wellness, we are proud to congratulate Eneractive team members Doug Millar, Chris Bitters, and Bill Gretta for completing the IRONMAN 70.3 Timberman on Sunday, August 17th. This event took place in Gilford, New Hampshire and, true to its namesake, consisted of a 1.2 mile swim through Lake Winnipesaukee, a 56 mile bike course, and 13.1 mile run along the edge of Lake Winnipesaukee with views of the White Mountains (70.3 total miles). Being able to participate in such a rigorous event requires tremendous dedication, perseverance, and strength, and is nothing short of an amazing accomplishment! Doug, Chris, and Bill’s demonstration of those qualities both in and outside of the workplace makes us proud and honored to have them as part of the Eneractive team. To read more about the IRONMAN 70.3 Timberman, click the button below to be directed to the Ironman Website Click here! Doug Millar, Chris Bitters, and Bill Gretta representing Eneractive!
Another year, another nomination! For the second year in a row, Eneractive has been nominated for New Jersey’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies presented by NJBIZ.
This award recognizes businesses in New Jersey, “that have exhibited tremendous growth over the past three years” (NJBIZ.com). The winners and final rankings will be announced at a celebratory dinner held on Thursday, November, 13, 2014. The winners will also be featured in a supplement to the November 17th issue of NJBIZ. Congratulations to Eneractive for the back to back nominations and best of luck! More info on the award and ceremony
The Solution | Quarterly | October | 4
Spotlight On Eneractive Acquires Westridge Energy, LLC
On July 1, 2014, Eneractive Solutions announced the acquisition of Westridge Energy, LLC of Shenandoah, VA. Westridge Energy is a technology leader in the development of energy metering and monitoring solutions nationwide. To read the full press release, click the button below! Read the full press release
Project Highlight: Washington & Lee University (Lexington,VA) Eneractive’s E-Tech Team was contracted to design an implement an energy monitory solution with more extensive control. The end result was a master plan with sub-metering and substantially improved visualization of campus consumption for all energy sources. • 24 buildings • Enhanced focus • 1.4 million square feet on “Energy and • Reduction of Campus Sustainability carbon footprint by Awareness” across 20% by 2020 campus • Real-time viewing of building performance
Introducing,
We are pleased to welcome the Energy Technologies Division (E-Tech) to the Eneractive Team! The E-Tech Team will head the Virtual Energy Manager (VEM) service, a technology leveraged platform of web-based energy management that perfectly complements Eneractive’s core energy services business. Specializing in the installation of utility submetering and customized energy dashboard solutions, the E-Tech Team’s innovative approach provides user customizable dashboards with viewlets that provide the necessary tools to effectively monitor and manage energy costs plus continuously commission buildings. Additionally, E-Tech can customize performance dashboards to meet customers’ specific needs using metering and BAS points to quickly notify building owners of abnormalities or things that matter. The platform is user centric in that every user can customize their own dashboard using an assortment of viewlets. Utilized by federal agencies, state/ local governments, universities, property management companies, and many others, our team is experienced in all facets of submetering including electric, natural gas, water, CHW, steam and condensate meters.
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The Solution | Quarterly | October | 5
Empoweractive
One More Tri Reaches Milestone in Number of Athletes! Eneractive’s philanthropic organization, EMPOWERACTIVE, is proud to present EMPOWERACTIVE 2015 for its inaugural year! EMPOWERACTIVE 2015- Transforming Healthcare into the Future, will be a three day conference and tradeshow held at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. Providing the platform needed to stimulate real change through visionary, valuable, and actionable discourse, EMPOWERACTIVE 2015 will unite the healthcare & energy communities to educate and revitalize the healthcare environment, culture, performance, and efficiency. From over 40 educational sessions led by industry leaders, to a number of networking events, EMPOWERACTIVE 2015 is the year’s can’t miss philanthropic, energy & healthcare education event! Funds from this conference will directly benefit 501(c)3 organization MedShare’s Container Program and their efforts to support healthcare initiatives in economically developing countries. Register for Early Bird Rate
The event has come a long way since it’s first year in 2012, where only 4 Special Olympic athletes competed. This year, there were 21 Special Olympic athletes competing, with 13 competing in all three legs of the triathlon! This is an amazing milestone, and shows how far this event has come in just three years. This year’s event drew in 253 total athletes as well as 116 volunteers. Over the years, One More Tri has raised over $61,000 for Special Olympics New Jersey.
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We are also extremely excited to announce Mr. DEEPAK CHOPRA, speaker, licensed physician, and NY Times Bestselling Author, will be delivering the opening keynote address! To get involved, or for more information about EMPOWERACTIVE 2015, visit www.empoweractive2015.org Follow us @empoweractive or follow the hashtag #EMPOWERACTIVE to keep up with us on social media! Deepak Chopra, MD
The 3rd Annual One More Tri Triathlon benefiting Special Olympics New Jersey was held on Saturday, September 13, 2014 in Asbury Park, NJ.
President & CEO Dan Weeden, pictured left
Looking Ahead The 4th Annual One More Tri is scheduled to take place
September 2015
(Exact date TBD, stay tuned!)
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What’s Next Event Reminders October 19-25, National Healthcare Facilities and Engineering Week ASHE Website
October 20-23, Solar Power International — Las Vegas, NV
What: SRAPPA (Southeastern Region APPA) 2014 When: October 4-7, 2014 Where: Huntington, WV Why: Bob Jennings, of Eneractive’s E-Tech Division will be presenting on Virtual Energy Management (VEM) Register to attend SRAPPA 2014
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October 22-24, Greenbuild International Conference & Expo — New Orleans, LA Register to attend!
November 19, Urban Green Gala — New York, NY More info
What: World Energy Engineering Congress Presented by the Association of Energy Engineers When: October 1-3, 2014 Where: Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC Why: Eneractive will be exhibiting at booth #411 and presenting on 10/1 on “Sub-Metering & Smart Controls” at 11am Register to attend WEEC 2014
Looking Ahead
June 17-19, EMPOWERACTIVE 2015 — Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, NJ Visit our site
What: Building Energy NYC organized by NESEA (Northeast Sustainable Energy Association) When: Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 3:30pm Where: Time Life Center, New York, NY Why: Join Regional VP Saverio Grosso who will be speaking on “Healthcare: How to Create the Healthiest Buildings” Register to attend BE NYC
The Solution | Quarterly | October | 7
What’s #Trending
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#PeoplesClimate #CWNYC #ClimateSummit #Energy4All #UNGA #WEEC #OneMoreTri #ActOnClimate
#ERAPPA
#EMPOWERACTIVE2015 #ClimateWeekNYC
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#Climate2014 #CLIMATECHANGE FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @ENERACTIVE!
The Solution | Quarterly | October | 8
About Us ENERActive is an independent energy consulting and engineering firm specializing in the analysis, design, development, and implementation of energy conservation projects. Staffed with highly tenured professionals from the energy engineering and energy project development fields, we have the capability to not only identify energy conservation measures, but our history of bringing these projects full circle to completion has given us a track record of performance that ensures all projects are assessed, developed, and implemented in a manner which consistently exceeds the expectations of our clients. HEADQUARTERS 700 Mattison Avenue, Suite A | Asbury Park, NJ 07712 t: 732-988-8850 | f: 732-988-9596 NEW YORK 150 Broadway, 8th Fl., Suite 802 | New York, NY 10038 t: 212-269-2302 | f: 917-460-7365 MARYLAND 7001 Muirkirk Meadows Drive, Suite E | Beltsville, MD 20705 t: 301-210-9560 | f: 301-210-9561 POWER PLANT SOLUTIONS 42 West Main Street, Suite 1 | Clinton, NJ 08809 t: 732-988-8850 ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES DIVISION 516A First Street | Shenandoah, VA 22849 t: 540-434-1178 | f: 540-434-1178 www.eneractivesolutions.com | info@eneractivesolutions.com
The Solution | Quarterly | October 2014