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The Technical Committee is concerned with the application of ventilating, air-conditioning, life-safety, and energy conservation systems to education (primary school, secondary school, and college) facilities.

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COMMITTEE MEETING IN ALBUQUERQUE

Sunday, June 27, 1:00-3:00 PM, Enchantment I/II, Convention Center (LL)

FUTURE MEETINGS

2010

Albuquerque, New Mexico; June 26-30, 2010

2011 Winter Meeting

Las Vegas, Nevada ; January 29-February 2, 2011

PROGRAMS

Campus Master Planning for Energy Conservation and Sustainability

Wednesday, June 30, 11:00-12:30: San Miguel

Chair: Filza H. Walters, Member, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI

ABSTRACT:
This seminar addresses how energy management, energy conservation, alternative energy production and distribution are essential elements of a sustainable master plan for large, district and campus facilities. Case studies involving multi-building campuses including educational, healthcare, commercial and industrial buildings are highlighted to demonstrate challenges and opportunities for operational savings. Each phase of a sustainable initiative including planning, design, construction, operation, execution, implementation and maintenance activities is discussed relative to anticipated, desired and actual results.
1. Master Planning for Energy Conservation on Medical University Campuses
Ronald L. Westbrook, P.E., Member, State University of New York, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Expansion of health care and health sciences research on university campuses has led to numerous new construction and renovation projects. After a decade of uncontrolled growth, the State University New York Upstate Medical University campus, like many other campuses around the country, found themselves with out-of-control energy costs, utility distribution problems, and other issues detrimental to the Campus' role as a responsible steward of the community. With leadership from the State Governor, the campus began developing master plans for sustainable growth and operation. This program details the critical components of the program and the coordination efforts entailed in developing it.
2. Hands-On Energy Management Shows Quick Payback: A Case Study for Multiple Building Operations
Richard J. Pearson, Fellow ASHRAE, Pearson Engineering, Madison, WI
This successful case history involves multiple hospitals using a unique method to model daily, energy consumption, with examples of onsite interaction with the building staff to “beat the model” and to exceed expectations. This program follows the ENERGY STAR “Guidelines for Energy Management,” from “Assess Performance” through “Evaluate Progress.” Using the model, which is normalized for weather, positive, daily feedback encourages the staff to continue to optimize building performance. The case histories illustrate first year energy reductions exceeding 6%, with no capital expenditures and estimated at well beyond $1.6 million in operational savings for a campus of over 7,000,000 sf.
3. What Building Owners and Designers Need to Consider for Master Planning and Budgeting for Multiple Building Sites
Lucas Hyman, P.E., Member, Goss Engineering, Corona, CA
This seminar will outline the key steps necessary for a campus utility master plan including understanding existing systems and operations, determining existing loads, estimating future loads, developing technically feasible options, and the importance of a high delta-T. Site issues, establishing utility corridors, estimating energy useage, associated costs and methods for estimating budget project costs is included. Conducting life-cycle cost analysis and making recommendations to key stakeholders and building owners is demonstrated through a case study.
4. The Role of Utilities in Master Planning Efforts for Greening Campus Environments
David Handwork, P.E., Member, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
How can a team develop a conceptual design for implementation, improvement and expansion of an existing district cooling system at a major University located in the South with a hot and humid climate? Two separate district cooling loops were installed to serve a total connected load of 5,000 tons utilizing existing building chiller plants, while attempting to achieve energy efficiency. Planning and design efforts included considerations for additional new buildings, and incorporated energy conserving equipment. The preliminary cost of the recommended new system and its components, expected to be in excess of 2.8 million dollars, will be discussed.