School Levy's Eco-Benefits

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McKinstry Presentation to:

Blaine County School District

October, 2009


Plant Facilities Levy:  What is the Facility Improvements and Energy Conservation Project?  What do Facility Improvements and Energy Conservation have to do with education?  What is the bottom line?


Facility Improvements and Energy Conservation Project:  Energy Conservation Measures – Projects that reduce the amount of energy consumed with a cost that results in shorter paybacks.  Facility Improvement Measures – Necessary infrastructure projects that may or may not reduce the amount of energy consumed but provide additional benefits to the occupants that are beyond financial benefits.  Sustainability Measures – Projects that modify the way tasks are normally provided to minimize the use of fossil fuel.


Energy Conservation Measures:           

Lighting Retrofits Lighting Controls Demand Control Ventilation Economizer Installation “Plug Load” Controls Set Point Modifications Variable Flow Conversions Waste Oil Furnace Installation Solid Waste Management Strategies Retro-Commissioning of Facilities Window Retrofits


Facility Improvement Measures          

Geothermal/Ground Source Heat Pumps Direct Digital Controls Installation Repair Ductwork & Ductwork Insulation Heating and Ventilation System Improvements Air Conditioning Improvements/Additions Auditorium Improvements Carpet Replacements Door Replacements Improved Maintenance Access to Equipment Fire Sprinkler System Installations


Opportunities at Each Building Under-Ventilating Systems

Buildings without Cooling

Aging Problematic Systems

Bellevue Elementary

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x

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Carey Elementary

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Large Utility Consumers

x

Carey Gym

Inefficient Systems

x

Carey High School Hailey Elementary Hemmingway Elementary

x

x

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x

x

x

x

Wood River High School

x

Wood River Middle School

x

Woodside Elementary District Support Services Community Campus

x

x

x


Sustainability Measures       

Water Conservation Irrigation Improvements Solar Arrays Solar Snow Melt Heat Recovery Sustainable Curriculum LEED – EB Certification


Impact on Education  A healthy productive learning environment  comfortable thermal environment  improved ventilation  Improved indoor air quality = reduction in lost days for students and teachers

 Financial Savings  retro commissioning  reduced energy use , “a bigger slice of the budget pie for other needs”  incentives and grants

 Hands-on Learning  school as a teaching tool  The project can serve as a reminder that small changes can make a big impact; bike to school, recycle, buy local.


Utility Budgets Budget Over 10 Years $1,800,000.00 $1,600,000.00 $1,400,000.00 $1,200,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $800,000.00 $600,000.00 $400,000.00 $200,000.00 $Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Current Budget

Year 4

Year 5

Year 6

Cost Avoided Savings

Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

New Budget

Year 10


Estimated Cost Avoided Energy Savings

ECM's

SM's

FIM's


Estimated Project Costs

ECM's

SM's

FIM's


Incentives & Grants  Estimated $300,000 in Idaho Power Incentives  Potential $5,000,000 ARRA Geothermal/Ground Source Heat Pump Grant (application pending)  Potential Solar Grants (amount TBD, based on final design)  Demand Response Incentive from Idaho Power ($30/kW of promised load shed)  ARRA Smart Grid Grant – initial offering not looking feasible but watching for additional opportunity.


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