In June of 2006' Frederick Community College entered into an Energy Performance Contract with Johnson Controls Inc. The purpose of the contact was to investigate and assess the college campus infrastructure with the intent of improving operational performance and overall energy savings.
The first phase of the project involved development of a Project Development Contract. The purpose of this contract was to establish an evaluation study of the premises. The study was to determine the energy consumption and operational characteristics of the campus and to identify energy conservation measures, procedures and other services in order to reduce energy consumption and operational costs. Energy usage records and data over the two prior years were submitted as a base line. The overall contract was to realize a simple payback of no more than 10 years.
Initially fourteen areas of potential savings with associated cost were identified. Utilizing a cost to benefit payback analysis this list was narrowed down to the following nine areas with on overall projected annualized benefit of $66,172.00
1. Commission Major HVAC Systems
2. CO2 Demand Control Ventilation
3. Control Kiln Room HVAC
4. Vending Machine Controllers
5. Control Alternatives for VAV Control Boxes
6. Lighting Retrofit with Occupancy Sensor Controls
7. Improve Integrity of Building Envelope
8. Energy Awareness Website Upgrades
9. Sustainable Energy Education and Awareness
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