ENERGY
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Forward
Sarasota County recognizes the importance of Sustainability in all areas of our operation and that actions should be taken to protect the health and quality of life of our community. The economic, environmental and health impacts related to energy are prime components of sustainability.
The following is an excerpt from County Administrator Jim Ley in a review of the Board of County Commissioners commitment to sustainability as presented to all county executives,
“The Global Development Research Center defines local sustainability as a community that is designed, built and operates in a way that uses energy and natural resources efficiently and equitably, for both present and future generations of humans and other species. …”
Contents
Forward
Section 1 - Energy Management Action Plan
Introduction
1. Implementation and Managing the Plan
1. Energy Management Team
2. Energy Policy Team
3. Energy Users Group
4. Other Energy Teams
2. Energy Goals and Objectives
1. Electric
2. Automotive Fuel (Recommended)
3. Fuel Oil
4. Natural Gas and Propane
5. Secondary Energy
3. Energy Conservation and Efficiency
1. Energy Auditing
2. Energy Accounting and Tracking
3. Buildings and Systems
1. Lighting
2. HVAC
3. Doors/Windows
4. Office Equipment
4. Fleet Fuel Use
5. County Operations
4. Sarasota County’s Energy Commitments
1. Energy Awareness
2. Green Building Resolution
3. Partnerships
5. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Measures
1. Ongoing Energy Efficiency Measures
1. Workplace alternatives and space utilization
2. Buildings, new construction
3. Buildings, operation and maintenance
4. Recreation facilities
5. Fleet and Transit
6. Traffic Signals and Street Lighting
2. Short-Term Energy Efficient Measures
3. Long-Term Energy Efficient Measures
6. Efficiency with Technological Advances / Early Adopters of Technology
Section 2 - Individual Unit Energy Plans
Section 3 - Energy Emergencies and Energy Security
Introduction
3.1 Planning for Energy Emergencies
3.2 Electrical Power Interruptions/Reductions/Outages
3.3 Response and Recovery
Section 4 - Energy and Environment
4.1 Renewable Energy
4.2 Climate Change
Appendix A - Resolutions
• Green Building Resolution No. 2005-048 effective March 15, 2005
• Cities for Climate Protection Campaign
• 2030 Challenge
Appendix B - Best Practices
Describes measures or programs that have been adopted and other practices that have been found beneficial by other cities and counties.
Appendix C - Energy Planning Recommendations
Explores strategies and recommends additional steps that may be taken to reduce the County’s future vulnerability to energy shortages, increasing energy prices, and potential energy emergencies. To include a 5 year plan.
Appendix D - Energy User Group Recommendations
Describes additional energy saving practices to be considered for future inclusion in the User Group plans
Appendix E - Energy Cost History
Appendix F - Energy Initiatives Template
Appendix G - Current FY Specific Goals
This Energy Management Action Plan (EMAP) is a working document that will be updated annually. The EMAP will provide energy goals and objectives, organization teams and roles, actions for energy security and strategic operating plans.
This document includes recommendations from the Energy Management workshop sponsored by the United States Department of Energy’s Rebuild America Program, where county employees developed energy saving concepts with the assistance of Advantek Consulting Inc. The attendees made recommendations in areas defined as buildings and outdoor facilities, vehicles and transportation, purchasing and finance, and operations and maintenance. The presentation and recommendations can be viewed at
The EMAP will be reviewed by the Energy Policy Team for initial approval. Once the Energy Users Group provides input on their individual operational procedures, the updated EMAP will be presented to the Energy Policy Team for acceptance and finalization.
This edition of the EMAP covers building and systems, recreation facilities, fleet, transit, and traffic signals. The areas of gas (natural and propane), fuel oil, water and sewage, trash and recycling, and methane utilization from landfills will be incorporated as accounting functions are developed.
Sustainability
Sarasota County recognizes the importance of Sustainability in all areas of our operation, and that all precautions should be taken to protect the health and way of life of our community. The generation and use of energy should be measured against the potential undesirable effects on the quality of our air and water.
Economic Impact
The vitality of the County’s economy, and our main industry of tourism, are directly related to the quality of our natural environment, beaches, lakes, rivers and temperate climate. These valued resources are attractions for both residents and visitors. Sarasota’s growth rate is exceeding the state growth projections of 47% between 2002 and 2020. The demand for electrical generation is estimated to grow by 58% in the same time period. We recognize that the availability, reliability, and affordability of energy resources are essential to the health, safety and welfare of its citizens and the continuing economic viability of County services. We must be able to support this growth and continue our quality of life. Every dollar spent on increased efficiency or indigenous renewable energy is worth more than twice its value, and results in real job growth, additional revenues and enhanced economic activity.
Energy Sources
Electric Power in Florida is regulated and provided under franchise agreements. Sarasota County’s electric power and transmission is provided by Florida Power and Light, but the electric power generation sites are outside the county.
Petroleum Fuels such as natural gas, propane, gasoline, diesel, etc. are imported by private companies and purchased on the open market.
Water and Sewer are provided by Sarasota County and supplemented with water purchases from Manatee and Charlotte County. Municipalities within the county and numerous private utility franchises also provide water and sewer services.
Renewable Energy
Renewable energy is from sources that regenerate and are less damaging to the environment. Resources available to Sarasota County, but not currently being fully utilized are solar water heating, solar photovoltaic, wind, landfill gas, tidal action, bio-fuels and bio-mass.
Introduction
An Energy Management Team is to be formed to advance the sustainable energy within the enterprise through efficient utilization of energy resources, education of users and incorporation of beneficial technological advances in energy. The goals of the team include economically and environmentally sound energy programs and reduced demand on natural resources.
1. Implementing and Managing the Plan
The Plan will be implemented as an administrative directive, and each Business Center is to include their individual energy plan and goals as part of their business plan.
Sarasota County Government’s total energy cost for Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 exceeded $24 million, with electric and vehicle fuel accounting for 80% of the fossil fuel cost. Other energy use includes natural gas, fuel oil, water/sewer, garbage and recycling. To implement a consolidated program for countywide energy cost reduction, there is a need for each unit in the organization to be represented in an Energy Management Team.
1. Energy Management Team
The Energy Management Team (EMT) is made up of the Energy Policy Team and the Energy Users Group.
2. Energy Policy Team
The Energy Policy Team is comprised of the Executive Directors of each Business Center. This Team sets policy based upon review of the suggestions of the Energy Users Group.
3. Energy Users Group
The Energy Users Group includes the Energy Coordinator and a single representative from each established user group who will be the energy champion for that user group and the principal contact with the Energy Coordinator. It is the intent to have every user group represented even if they currently do not pay energy bills. Members are selected by the head of the organizational units. An alternate shall be named to represent the user group when the primary representative is unavailable. Members should be familiar with each agency within the group and knowledgeable of their operations. Members will coordinate employee input on opportunities for energy savings and on implementation of energy reduction initiatives and will serve as a primary contact for employees wanting to know more about energy management. The user groups include:
• Community Services
• County Administrative/ Operations *
• Emergency Services
• Enterprise Information Technology
• Environmental Services
• Health and Human Services
• Planning and Development Services
• Public Works
• Clerk of Court
• Judicial **
• Property Appraiser
• Sheriff Dept.
• Supervisor of Elections
• Tax Collector
* Includes: County Administration, Office of Financial Planning, Office of County Attorney, Lobbyist, Strategic Operations, Talent and Performance Management, and Public Communications
** Includes: Court Administrator, Public Defender, and State Attorney
Role of Energy Coordinator as Energy Users Group Facilitator
• Coordinate team and facilitate meetings
• Provide sample Energy Policies for team review
• Provide facility checklist audit for energy conservation opportunities
• Define energy accounts associated with each user group
• Establish energy cost reduction goals and track results
• Provide previous years’ energy cost associated with user group buildings
• Formulate input for the Sarasota County Government Energy Policy as a sub-set of a future Community Energy Plan
• Develop a five year energy strategy for Sarasota County Government Monitor and research evolving renewable energy technologies and identify opportunities to demonstrate these technologies
• Provide required energy management information to the USDOE - ReBuild America and the USEPA - ENERGY STAR program representatives as required
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Role of Energy Users Group Members
• Provide input in developing the Sarasota County Government Energy Management Plan with details of the user group’s operational procedures
• Assist in development of a five-year energy strategy
• Represent the user group on energy issues and report activities undertaken to reduce energy use and/or cost
• Review and coordinate the implementation of energy cost reduction projects as provided by the Energy Coordinator
• Coordinate with the utility account manager of the user group to monitor and track energy use/cost
• Be the principle contact with the Energy Coordinator to disseminate goals and assist in compliance with the Energy Policy
• Serve as a resource for and motivator of employees working to reduce energy use within their user group
• Ensure each business plan includes sustainability in energy cost/efficiency
• Showcase successes in reduction of energy use and cost
• Assist in development and administering an employee/user group recognition plan
Meetings
At a minimum, there will be an annual meeting to review and update the goals and objectives for each established Energy User Group. The Energy Coordinator will notify team members by e-mail when a meeting is called providing the date, time, place and subject for the meeting.
Meetings of the Energy Users Group will also be called when the Energy Coordinator or members of the Energy Users Group determine a meeting is necessary.
4. Other Energy Teams
Subgroups to the Energy Users Group
Subgroups may be formed at the discretion of the individual Energy Users Group representative. User groups with numerous internal agencies may find a subgroup beneficial. The subgroup will be internal and will not have separate representation on the Energy User Group.
Energy Technical Support Teams
The Energy Technical Support Teams will supply support to the Energy Users Group. Potential members include Sustainable Sarasota, the Energy Coordinator, Facilities Maintenance, and/or other agencies with technical knowledge to provide information on latest technological advances. They will review submitted energy conservation projects for feasibility and determining priorities.
Energy Accounting Support Team
The Energy Accounting Support Team will supply data support to the Energy Users Group. Members will include the Finance Dept. and staff that provide utility accounting in the user groups. The team will collect, compile and distribute energy usage information to the Energy Users Group as necessary.
Energy Education Support Team
• Develop on-going training and other opportunities to keep the issue of energy use in the forefront of employees’ minds
• Develop an incentive and/or rewards program for outstanding performance in reducing energy use by user agency/ facility
• Develop an incentive and/or rewards program for outstanding performance by individuals whose suggestions are adopted and implemented concerning how their facility/user agency or the County can improve its energy performance
• Consider modifying existing employee recognition programs to also include energy efficiency performance
2. Energy Goals and Objectives
Energy Goals will be established yearly, represented as percentage reduction from base year or last fiscal year. Those specific goals and a record of progress will be included as an annual update to this report in Appendix G.
5. Electric
The following Electric Goals have been established:
• Reduce energy consumption and costs through increased employee awareness, user accountability, and energy efficient buildings, equipment and operation
• Utilize best practices to conserve energy and increase efficiency
• Design, construct and operate healthy, energy efficient buildings and infrastructure
• Control energy use and cost in new building construction
• Meet carbon neutral goals established in the 2030 Challenge
• Recognize and reward employee action in energy reduction
The following initial Electric Objectives have been established:
• Determine total energy use and costs for County owned or operated facilities and set up a system to track energy information for major County facilities
• New construction and major remodeling will comply with green building standards such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and the 2030 Challenge
• Benchmark energy use by building type utilizing national standard designations
• Define energy use per square foot for each building type designation
• Track greenhouse gases associated with electric production and utilization
• Reduce energy use with employee energy awareness and conservation training, technological improvements and retrofits
• Establish a comprehensive program providing ongoing energy management training to all County employees, and ensure continued awareness by all employees of their individual responsibilities toward energy conservation
• Develop and implement a recognition plan that rewards, among other things, significant energy saving initiatives
• Purchase only ENERGY STAR® labeled equipment and appliances
• Identify Energy Conservation Opportunities (ECO) and incorporate energy efficiencies into facilities and equipment based upon life cycle analysis
6. Automotive Fuel (Recommended)
The following Automotive Fuel Goals are being recommended:
• Reduce overall cost of fleet fuel use
• Improve fleet fuel efficiency
• Reduce pollution and protect air quality
• Lead by example and educate users and public
• Reduce fossil fuel use
The following Automotive Fuel Objectives are being recommended:
• New vehicle purchases will be made according to a policy requiring right sizing of the fleet, including ensuring that the vehicle is necessary given current fleet resources and operational needs and that the vehicle is the most efficient and economical type of vehicle to meet the operational need.
• When a new vehicle is deemed necessary, only the most fuel efficient model within the required class will be purchased. If the requesting business unit would like to purchase a less efficient model, they must get pre-approval from the Energy Policy Team.
• Perform cost benefit analysis including life cycle cost for all vehicle purchases including hybrid vehicles
• Define targets and plan for utilizing hybrid vehicles where market availability and cost benefit analysis prove feasible
• Utilize biofuels and biofuel blends where price, supply, infrastructure, desired emission reduction and effects on equipment maintenance and life are considered advantageous
• Define target and plan for utilizing biofuels relative to fossil fuel reductions
• Establish countywide policies for procurement, operation and maintenance of vehicles relative to energy performance/pollution reduction goals
• Reduce use of individual assignments of county vehicles and improve access to fleet pool vehicles
• Monitor and report fuel use as a result of mileage reimbursements for county use of personal vehicles and from fuel credit card purchases. Develop policies and education efforts around decreasing these uses
• Provide vehicle operation education and policies including on idling
• Adjust fleet in response to changes in work force and programs requiring vehicle use by incorporating carpooling, video conferencing, centralizing county operations and coordinating schedules requiring travel
7. Fuel Oil
The following Fuel Oil Goals/Guidelines are being recommended:
• Reduce use of fuel oil
• Reduce use of fossil fuel used for fuel oil
The following Fuel Objectives are being recommended:
• Monitor and track use to identify saving opportunities
• Utilize biofuels where feasible
8. Natural Gas and Propane
The following Natural Gas and Propane Goals/Guidelines are being recommended:
• Reduce use of natural gas and propane
• Reduce use of fossil fuel-based natural gas
The following Natural Gas and Propane Objectives are being recommended:
• Monitor and track use to identify saving opportunities
• Utilize biofuels where feasible
9. Employee Commute
The following Employee Commute Goals are being recommended:
• Reduce fuel use and vehicle miles travelled by employees in their commute to and from their work location
• Increase use of alternative transportation options by employees
The following Employee Commute Objectives are being recommended:
• Develop tracking system to centralize information on employee commute patterns and work arrangements.
o Implement GIS system linking employee work location with home address to track employee commute distance trends going forward
o Track number of employees using alternative work arrangements including telecommuting and flexible or alternative schedules
• Fully implement Florida Department of Transportation’s Commuter Services Program to provide employees with support in identifying ride share and commute alternatives
• Develop policy and procedures to encourage telecommuting, flexible schedules, shorter work week and other strategies to reduce employee commute
• Include employee commute implications among the set of considerations in determining an employee’s primary work location
10. Secondary Energy
• Only 3% of the world’s water is fresh and less than 1% is potable
• Power generation uses 38% of the fresh water in the U.S., second only to agricultural irrigation at 39%
• Between 7-8% of U.S. energy consumption can be traced to moving or treating water[1]
The following Water Goal/Guideline is being recommended:
• Reduce water use
The following Water Objectives are being recommended:
• Define yearly goals for cost reduction, to be expressed in percentage compared to a base year or previous year
• Define yearly goals for reduction in use of potable water
• Define yearly goals for reduction in water use for irrigation
• Establish water use and cost per facility
• Determine opportunities to reduce potable water use by substituting reuse (effluent water), grey water or collected rainfall
• Establish policy that where reuse infrastructure exists, it will be used to the fullest extent possible to reduce use of potable water for non-potable needs
• Identify opportunities for installation/replacement of low flow toilet fixtures, faucets/aerators, water free urinals and set implementation schedule
• Identify opportunities to reduce water use for irrigation with water conserving irrigation systems and native or drought tolerant plants and set implementation schedule
The following Waste Goal/Guideline is being recommended:
• Reduce waste and cost of processing waste
The following Waste Objectives are being recommended:
• Reduce overall tons of waste from operations
• Increase percentage of waste diverted or recycled
• Reduce construction waste
• Inform staff on proper recycling
• Require double-sided printing and encourage electronic data management and scanning vs. printing
• Ensure janitorial service contractor complies with recycling requirements
3. Energy Conservation and Efficiency
1. Energy Auditing
An energy audit identifies where energy is being used and provides an assessment of potential energy saving opportunities. An audit can also provide estimates of the energy and cost that will be saved through the installation of energy conservation measures and retrofits. Audits can also identify energy waste that can be corrected by modifying maintenance and operation measures, or changes that require capital investment.
Audits will be performed and periodically updated in accordance with the recommendations from the Energy Users. Potential energy conservation recommendations will be evaluated upon estimated project capital cost, projected future energy cost savings, evaluation of the investment merit of the project, such as payback period, return on investment or other applicable method. These proposed projects are to be implemented as budget permits. The approved projects will be shown in Appendix D
Projects will be prioritized based on comparisons of their investment merit. In most cases detailed engineering designs for selected conservation projects will then be prepared and necessary capital expenditure authorization requested.
2. Energy Accounting and Tracking
The Energy Coordinator will be the point of contact with utility providers to establish and terminate all electrical accounts upon notification by the user group.
Procedures for establishing a new Utility Account:
The County Department requesting the service will:
• Contact the vendor (for electric it is the FPL Service Planner)
• Schedule and coordinate the review of site
• Notify Energy Coordinator with a completed "Application for Utility Service"
Energy Coordinator will:
• Verify application (including confirmation of Organization Code to charge)
• Forward application to the applicable utility provider and County Finance to set up the account in County's name
• Once account number is assigned, upload the information in the Utility Manager program
• Return the finalized Application for Utility Service to requesting party
The Finance Department, in cooperation with the Energy Coordinator, is in the process of instituting an energy accounting program, utilizing energy accounting software “Utility Manager Pro”. The program will provide feedback to the Energy Users Group on energy use costs and trends, which will provide data to improve energy cost management. The program will:
• Track monthly utility expenses for all forms of energy
• Provide budgetary reports
• Detect billing irregularities or errors
• Provide a basis for prioritizing energy capital investments
• Allow user to identify cost trends and potential savings
• Compare like use facilities’ energy efficiencies
3. Buildings and Systems
Commercial buildings use about 17 percent of the total energy consumed in the U.S. each year[2], and consequently emit 17 percent of greenhouse gases[3]
Large Office Profile > 50,000 sq. ft. Small Office Profile < 50,000 sq. ft. [4]
The energy performance of County facilities will be benchmarked and the performance of implemented projects will be monitored and evaluated using Energy Star portfolio.
1. Lighting
The County will adopt lighting level standards within recommendations identified in the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Handbook. Public Works Facilities Maintenance and other agencies that perform light bulb changes will:
• Utilize low mercury, long life, high efficiency lamps
• Prepare a plan for lamp maintenance and replacement while ensuring that proper lamp color rendition and lighting levels are maintained
• Schedule group relamping of fluorescent bulbs when 80% of rated lamp life is reached
• Define method for proper recycling of lamps containing mercury
2. HVAC
Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning will be adjusted depending on the activity within each building.
• Workplace temperature settings will be set at 68 degrees during the winter and 78 degrees during the summer
• Humidity will be controlled to prevent the growth of mold or mildew
• Fresh or outside air will be controlled with building automation systems based upon the CO-2 level or by mechanical adjustments on manual systems
• To insure maximum efficiency, maintenance schedules and timely repairs are required
• Building automated control technology will be utilized when feasible
• Personal space heaters are not allowed and each department is responsible for removing them from work areas
Temperature settings may require appropriate dress to ensure personal comfort. Work areas that cannot be properly controlled by the building HVAC system should be referred to the proper authority to provide repairs and maintenance.
3. Doors/Windows
Doors and windows should be closed when the buildings heating or cooling systems are activated.
• Maintenance schedules will be programmed to ensure caulk and weather-stripping has been properly installed and maintained prior to winter and summer seasons
• Automatic door closers will be checked for proper timing and operation
• Malfunctioning doors or windows should be referred to the proper authority to provide repairs and maintenance
4. Office Equipment
Plug load (electric equipment that is plugged into outlets) is becoming a major user of electricity.
• Space heaters are not allowed
• Refrigerators, ovens, toasters, coffeepots, etc. are not allowed in individual work spaces; common areas should be designated for this purpose
• Office equipment such as copiers, printers, etc. will be turned off at the end of the workday
• Network printers should be utilized to eliminate the numerous printers in the same location; the purchase of new desktop printers is not allowed except by specific permission from EIT (criteria to be developed by EIT) and existing desktop printers are to be phased out
• EIT will provide guidance on desktop devices and workstations concerning powering off at the end of the business day, monitors incorporating the energy saving power settings as equipped from factory and network systems utilized for off-hour tasks being identified and exempt from powering off requirement
The County will look to join the ENERGY STAR® million monitor program committing to efficient power usage in computer monitor operation.
4. Fleet Fuel Use
Fuel consumption data is collected, compiled and reviewed by Fleet Services.
• Each individual department will be responsible for insuring County employees are properly trained on the use of automated fueling/ tracking system procedures
• Fleet Services, in cooperation with Talent and Performance Management, will develop training programs and materials on the proper operation of vehicles and equipment and to ensure fuel efficiency is maximized
5. County Operations
The Energy Users Group will review existing County operations and will recommend:
• Work hour modifications, resource scheduling, and maintenance scheduling options
• Energy conservation measures to be considered for implementation prior to budget development
4. Sarasota County’s Energy Commitments
1. Energy Awareness
The Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners support energy awareness and demonstrates this by joining U.S. Department of Energy, in proclaiming October as National Energy Awareness Month.
Sarasota County’s commitment to promote energy accountability and efficiency is demonstrated by the implementation of this Energy Management Plan.
2. Green Building Resolution
Sarasota County adopted a Green Building Resolution to finance, plan, design, construct, manage, renovate, commission, maintain, and deconstruct COUNTY facilities in accordance with sustainable building standards. The Green Building Resolution is attached as Appendix A.
Buildings have a significant impact on the environment and human health, in the U.S. buildings account for approximately 40% of the total energy used, 71% of electricity, 33% of all CO-2 emissions, 40% all materials and wood use, and 25% of all water used. Green buildings have been proven to reduce energy and resource use in construction and operation.
3. 2030 Challenge
Sarasota County accepted the 2030 Challenge in 2006, commiting to strive to meet a series of energy efficiency goals in new and retrofitted county buildings leading up to Carbon Neutrality in 2030.
4. Partnerships
Southeast Rebuild Collaborative/Sarasota & Sustainability
Sarasota County became a partner in the U.S. Department of Energy, Rebuild America/Rebuild Sarasota program in 1998 to encourage energy efficiency at the local level and offset rising energy cost. The program renamed Southeast Rebuild Collaborative is very successful and resulted in numerous local business partnerships, and lowering the County’s utility bills from 1998 to 2000. The Rebuild Sarasota program is being administered under Sustainable Sarasota and has merged the basic concept of energy efficiency to include environmentally friendly energy efficient procurement policy. This includes requiring companies under County contract to use products that are manufactured with less energy and therefore less pollution.
ENERGY STAR®
Sarasota County became a U. S. Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR® partner in 2004; we obtained the ENERGY STAR® rating on our Judicial Building in 2003, indicating it is in the top 20% of the most efficient buildings in the United States. Our Environmentally Preferable Purchasing program endorses ENERGY STAR® labeled equipment for energy efficiency.
5. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Measures
1. Ongoing Energy Efficiency Measures
Energy efficiency measures result in lower and more stable energy prices, reduces global warming potential, limits the impact of natural resource extraction activities and prevents water and air pollution
1. Workplace alternatives and space utilization
a. Consider need for new space relative to reconfiguring existing space
b. Evaluate best alternative- purchase, build or lease new space
c. Lease space should be high performance with requirements of energy performance and indoor environmental quality included in lease agreements
d. Support and encourage telecommuting, video conferencing, and hoteling
e. Consider outsourcing operations currently performed in-house
f. Establish and enforce county-wide space standards
g. Utilize flexible design to accommodate future reconfigurations
h. Design modular workspace for flexibility
i. Remove storage from office spaces by utilizing shared storage facilities
2. Buildings, New construction
a. Sarasota County adopted a Green Building Resolution, see Appendix A, to ensure all new buildings meet“high performance” building standards, such as LEED, ENERGY STAR®, and Florida Green Building Coalition ratings; the 2030 Challenge requires reductions in fossil fuel emissions that usually require energy efficiency standards that go beyond green building standards.
b. Establish life cycle cost analysis as a required design tool
c. Utilize commissioning for all new major buildings
d. Energy efficiency is a primary consideration in the design and replacement of lighting, HVAC systems and related mechanical equipment, and roofs
3. Buildings, Operation and maintenance
a. HVAC – Most of the major buildings have a Building Automation System where Facilities Maintenance controls the HVAC
• Set space temperature for office buildings at 68 degrees in the winter and 78 degrees in the summer
• Remove space heaters: dress appropriately for seasonal conditions and temperatures
• Keep exterior doors and windows closed when HVAC is in use - the system brings in adequate outside air and because of the humidity level in Sarasota, having the doors and windows open is a detriment
• Do not adjust temperatures to a higher or lower temperature to warm up or cool down office spaces more quickly
• Do not alter or restrict HVAC air flow
• Contact Facilities Maintenance for specific HVAC problems
a. Electric – Some of the major buildings have an automated lighting system where Facilities Maintenance controls the light levels and operation
• Turn off lights, equipment (copiers, printers, monitors, etc) when not in use
• Switch off some lighting, if feasible, during office hours
• Assign a person in each work area to turn lights off at the end of the workday
• Have night cleaning staff use only lighting in area being cleaned
• Limit hot plates, coffee pots, and other small appliances to centralized stations. Unplug these items when not in use
4. Recreation Facilities
a. Establish policy on pool covers and water temperature settings
b. Athletic field lighting operations and control shall maximize energy efficiency
c. Park restroom exterior lighting controlled by photo cell, and/or timers, interior lighting controlled by occupancy sensors
d. Park restrooms should utilize electric hand dryers
5. Fleet and Transit
a. Encourage employees to utilize free Sarasota County Area Transit
b. Carpool whenever possible, plan trips for efficiency
c. When operating vehicles, accelerate gradually, avoid fast acceleration
d. Use the most fuel-efficient vehicles for the number of passengers and job function
e. Match vehicle to task to avoid energy inefficiencies
f. Consider alternative fuel vehicles such as electric vehicles for short-haul operations like urban delivery and utility vehicle task
6. Traffic Signals and Street Lighting
a. Utilize LED (Light emitting diode) lamps in traffic signals
b. Time traffic signals for efficient movement of vehicles
c. Utilize the most efficient street lighting feasible
2. Short-Term Energy Efficiency Measures
These measures can be implemented through procedural changes and habit modifications. These are low or no-cost measures and can be implemented within the current budget year.
Examples
• Evaluate security lighting for proper photocell or time clock operation
• Reduce lighting fixtures or disconnect bulbs and ballast to meet adequate lighting levels where indicated by site observation and light meter readings
• Identify areas to utilize lighting controls in offices and meeting rooms to increase efficiency, to include motion sensors
• Initiate and maintain a comprehensive lighting maintenance program to clean lenses and bulbs
• Scheduled replacement of bulbs to maintain light levels and color rendition
• Replace all incandescent bulbs with LED or compact fluorescents
• Specify only premium efficiency motors
• Provide interior lighting switches to minimize lighting loads during periods of inactivity such as when operations and cleaning does not occur
• Initiate and maintain a comprehensive HVAC maintenance program to include filters, belts and lubrication
• Utilize HVAC direct digital controls
• Utilize fuel tracking system
• Develop and implement a pump motor energy efficiency program that addresses the significant energy use from county provision of water and sewer services and outlines a comprehensive plan for retrofits and replacements
• Evaluate glass areas for treatments to include sunscreen/films/awnings
• Insure computer and other office equipment is turned off at night and the energy saving features are activated during work hours
3. Long-Term Energy Efficiency Measures
These measures will extend beyond one fiscal year, and may require new ordinances/policies and funding sources. Long-term measures may involve structural improvements or equipment replacement that may require a longer lead-time, but will significantly reduce energy demands over the long term.
Examples
• Perform energy audits on all facilities
• Incorporate USGBC LEED standards and 2030 Challenge targets for all new construction and building retrofits
• Utilize life-cycle costing in determining value engineering
• Purchase only ENERGY STAR® labeled equipment and appliances
• Examine the use of performance contracting to limit economic impact of facility retrofits
• Retrofit facilities that provide the greatest return on investment as determined by the energy audits
• Utilize green (low mercury) fluorescent bulbs and recycle properly
• Utilize high efficiency bulbs and electronic ballast
• Examine HVAC and boiler efficiencies
• Utilize low water use fixtures and water free urinals
• Design and install all landscapes utilizing environmental practices with reduced sod and native, resource conserving plants with low water requirements
• Design and install low water use micro-irrigation systems and implement a maintenance schedule that takes into account seasonal rainfall differences
• Examine the replacement of windows and installation of window treatments in facilities with extensive number of windows
• Investigate costs/benefits of adding building insulation vs. long-term heating and cooling costs
• Investigate utilizing dark campus concept where lights are off until sensors detect a presence then instantaneously activate.
• Develop an education component whereby County staff and the citizens of Sarasota County will continually be kept abreast of top methods and the latest technology available for reducing and minimizing energy consumption
• Conduct random fleet vehicle audits
6. Efficiency with Technological Advances / Early Adopters of Technology
Sarasota County is a leader in county governments to incorporate technological advances. Some of the innovative and technological advances initiated include:
• Fuel Cell installed at North Port High School
• Aqua-thermal air conditioning system at Twin Lakes
• High Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER) A/C units
• Photo voltaic solar panels at Twin Lakes and facility sign lighting
• Light Emitting Diodes (LED) in street lights and exit light fixtures
• Thermal storage (ice) reducing energy demand during peak period
• Light fixtures with T-8 and T-5 fluorescent bulbs and electronic ballast
• Incandescent light bulbs replaced with compact fluorescents
• Premium efficiency motors
• Desiccant wheel humidity removal
• Direct Digital Control for building automation and lighting
• Hybrid vehicles
• ENERGY STAR® roofs
Future Technological Advances for review
Distributed Generation
Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
Distributed Storage – Thermal and Ice
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
With the assistance of the Energy Coordinator, each user group is responsible for compiling, implementing and annually updating an internal energy conservation plan. These plans are to detail how that group will implement the energy saving measures described in the County’s energy conservation and efficiency measures and policies. They will also specify and detail any additional energy conservation measures the units have identified as desired or necessary to their respective operations.
General
• Use teleconferencing within County and with other local government entities to reduce travel when possible
• Centralize coffee break equipment and refrigerators, eliminating hot plates, coffee pots and other small appliances in work areas
• Reduce plug loads, remove any aquariums, fountains
• Continue to encourage employees to improve processes in the work place to reduce energy consumption
• Identify operating hours/shifts/afterhour operations
Buildings
• Maintain HVAC space temperature range 68 degrees in the winter and 78 degrees in the summer
• Remove space heaters: dress correctly for temperature and contact Facilities Maintenance for specific HVAC problems
• Keep doors and windows to outside closed to prevent entry of humidity and excessive outside air; only open door and windows if directed by Facilities Maintenance
• Allow light entry through windows for natural lighting, close window coverings only when sunlight entering is problematic
• Turn off lights and equipment (copiers, printers, monitors, etc) when not in use
• Assign a person to turn lights off at the end of the workday in each work area
• Switch off some lighting, if feasible, during office hours
• Do not adjust the temperatures to a higher or lower temperature to “warm up” or “cool down” office spaces more quickly
• Have custodial staff activate lighting only in the immediate area being cleaned by switching lights off when available
• Report any malfunction that is wasting energy
Fleet
• Car-pool whenever possible, plan trips to reduce mileage and duplicate trips
• When operating vehicles, accelerate gradually, avoid fast acceleration
• Maintain proper tire pressure, vehicle maintained properly
• Use the most fuel-efficient vehicles for the number of passengers and job function
Fuel Procurement and Utilization
• Define how fuel is procured, and used
Some user group plans with unique or diverse physical surroundings (such as Parks & Recreation) or whose function within the County require a more focused and expanded role in energy conservation and planning (such as Public Works or Environmental) will also include more specific energy saving measures as well as the traditional office energy saving measures.
Introduction
Emergency preparedness is a high priority and County leaders recognize the need to coordinate, review, and update the emergency procedures on a regular basis. With the possibility of natural disasters, energy emergencies and terrorist attacks, increased preparedness and security measures are critical.
1. Planning for Energy Emergencies
Sarasota County Emergency Management is responsible for an emergency response plan that includes preparation for electrical power interruptions. The plan will be annually updated to address all types of energy interruptions including natural gas and petroleum fuels.
Emergency Management and Facilities Maintenance will maintain a listing of all critical sites that require emergency power sources. The list will include the name of the facility, type of emergency power source and size, fuel type and capacity, run time with on-site fuel supply. For security reasons the listing will not appear in this document.
Emergency Power Equipment
The owner of the emergency power source will be responsible to report information above to Emergency Management and develop schedules for the maintenance, test operation, and fueling of the power units. All repairs and replacements of emergency power units and fuel systems are the responsibility of the owner.
2. Electrical Power Interruptions/Reductions/Outages
Power Interruptions
As power interruption can be the result of weather or accidents the individual agencies requiring continuous power will develop a plan to activate and respond to the power emergency. Interruptions can also be due to extreme power consumption, the County has taken an active role in preventing this type emergency by developing an energy conservation plan and participating with the local electric provider in load shed/curtailment programs. Under the load shed program the County will disconnect from the power grid when notified by the power provider and operate with our emergency generators until notified by FPL.
Power Reductions
At times the local electric provider is unable to meet the power needs and requires customers to reduce load. In instances where an overload is anticipated the following shall apply
• Turn off decorative lighting and fountains
• Decrease lighting where possible
• Transfer to generator where possible
3. Response and Recovery
• Insure emergency circuits switch back to FPL
• Check and refill fuel tanks as required.
1. Renewable Energy
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Abstract
Policies of dealing with energy programs are often misdirected. Decision makers jump first to fuel substitution to either lower emissions or counter fuel price escalation. When it comes to both return on short-term economic investment and long-term sustainability for the economy and environment, there is a clear hierarchy. This paper presents the hierarchy as The Energy Policy Pyramid©.[5]
Introduction
The Energy Policy Pyramid shows five levels of strategies to employ to reduce energy use. Policy should start with the foundation of the pyramid and work upwards
Predictions for Renewable Energy
Predictions were made by Clean Edge in its Clean Energy Trends 2008 report released on March 12, 2008.[6] Growth in the renewable energy industry is set to reach more than US $250 billion by the year 2017 with the electric car, sustainable cities, non-U.S.-based energy firms, geothermal energy and the greening of the shipping industry helping to lead the way. The report spotlighted the biofuels, wind power, solar photovoltaic (PV) and fuel cell markets as the benchmark segments for the renewable energy industry as a whole. Worldwide in 2007 the biofuels market reached US $25.4 billion, 40 percent of which came from the U.S., the wind market rose to US $30.1 billion. The market for solar PV grew to US $20.3 billion and the emerging fuel cell market, still dominated by R&D, and totaled US $1.5 billion in revenue in 2007.
Enterprise Renewable Energy Purchases
Sarasota County will consider the purchase and/or installation of renewable energy capacity for powering county operations in order to meet its greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals, to increase future energy price stability and to increase energy security and independence within our community. Efficiency measures will be implemented to the greatest extent possible to ensure that renewable energy has its maximum effect. Criteria for determining such purchases will be developed and included in a future version of this plan.
2. Climate Change
Sarasota County’s economy is directly related to the quality of our environment including our beaches, lakes, rivers and temperate climate. These valued resources are attractions for residents and tourism, our main industry. As such, the generation and use of energy should be measured against the potential effects on the quality of our air and water. All precautions should be taken to protect the health and way of life of our community.
ICLEI
Sarasota County joined the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) Cities for Climate Protection campaign in 1996 (BCC Resolution #96-115). As a member, we received access to a copy of ICLEI's Clean Air and Climate Protection (CACP) Software that EIT has downloaded on a computer in the Sustainability office. This CACP program is used to input data from an organizational wide baseline Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions inventory
• Sarasota County performed a greenhouse gas emission inventory for 2005 as one of our goals as an ICLEI partner
The next step in implementing the ICLEI Climate Protection Campaign is to set targets for emissions reductions and develop a Climate Action Plan. This Energy Management Action Plan will serve as an input to that plan, serving as the plan to address operational emissions reduction efforts that will come from energy conservation and renewable energy implementation. A community-wide Climate Action Plan will be developed in cooperation with other municipalities that have committed to address climate change and with significant participation by the community.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005 __048__
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
A Resolution of The Board of County Commissioners of Sarasota County, Florida which demonstrates a substantial commitment on the part of Sarasota County (herein referred to as the “County”), to finance, plan, design, construct, manager, renovate, commission, maintain, and deconstruct County facilities in accordance with sustainable building standards.
Whereas, the County has already demonstrated its commitment to sustainable principles, practices, and technologies through the County’s Sustainability Resolution No. 02-119; and
Whereas, the County is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, The United States Department of Energy’s Rebuild America Program, the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR ® program and the Florida Green Building Coalition, all of which advocate for high performance buildings; and
Whereas, The U.S. Green Buildings Council (USGBC) has developed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system that is a voluntary, consensus based certification program for design of sustainable buildings. LEED buildings conserve materials, energy, water and other natural resources as well as provide occupants with healthier and more productive interior environments; and
Whereas, high performance sustainable building and development is a means of balancing economic development with the preservation of quality of life; and
Whereas, the County has set an example and demonstrated its commitment and leadership through high performance design and construction beginning with the Florida House Learning Center, the Twin Lakes Park Green Office Complex, the North County Library, and obtaining and ENERGY STAR rating for the Judicial Center; and
Whereas, private entities within Sarasota County are voluntarily building high performance or “green” sustainable buildings, beginning with the Kimal Lumber Company Learning Center, the Whole Foods Market, and the Gulf Coast Girl Scout Council Campus; and
Whereas, architects, developers, and builders within Sarasota County are voluntarily making the commitment to design and construct to green building standards beginning with Schroeder Manatee Ranch (SMR) - Lakewood Ranch, Westwater Construction, Inc. (WCI) Communities, and The Granada; and
Whereas, high performance buildings provide occupants and visitors with a healthier and more productive environment and this increase in worker productivity can produce enormous economic benefits, as worker salaries are historically an organizations largest expense; and
Whereas, the County commits to high performance building practices that protect the quality of our air, water and other natural resources; provide employees and the public with safe and healthy indoor environments minimize our ecological footprint; reduce operating and maintenance costs over the life of the building; and serve as a model to others.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, in public meeting assembled:
That shall be the policy of the COUNTY to finance, plan, design, construct, manage, renovate, commission, maintain and deconstruct its facilities and buildings to be sustainable. It is the County’s intent that all buildings constructed or owned meet the highest level of high performance building certification feasible, not merely the minimum level of USGBC LEED, Florida Green Building Coalition Green Buildings certification, or any comparable performance criterion.
That any type of new COUNTY building or facility that is not applicable to the USGBC LEED Rating System shall at a minimum incorporate the USGBC LEED checklist into the planning and construction of the facility.
That all major renovations and remodels performed on COUNTY buildings or facilities incorporate sustainable design and construction guidelines in the form of the USGBC LEED Certification or another comparable certification standard is available for existing buildings.
The COUNTY will encourage voluntary green building through a “Green Building Program” as described in this resolution.
The COUNTY will be a leader in environmental design and construction in order to ensure the future property and resource independence of the community, and to lay the foundation for environmentally, socially and economically sustainable development throughout the county and state.
Sarasota County Green Building Program
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
a) “County” means the Sarasota County, Florida;
b) “County Commission” means the Board of County Commission of Sarasota County, Florida;
c) “County-owned civic or office construction project” means County owned buildings; providing a public gathering place or office facilities;
d) “construction” means any project associated with the creation, development, or erection of any building eligible for the Program;
e) “FGBC” means the Florida Green Building Coalition;
f) “green building” means generally the resource efficient design, construction, and operation of buildings by employing environmentally sensible construction practices, systems, and materials;
g) “GHDS” means the Green Home Designation Standard of the Florida Green Building Coalition;
h) “LEED” means the most recent edition of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System, of the United States Green Building Council;
i) “private” means property not owned by the County of Sarasota, Florida;
j) “Program” means the Sarasota County Green Building Program;
k) “program certification” means the final designation awarded to a program participant for satisfying all requirements associated with the Program for a particular project;
l) “program participant” means any person or entity seeking program certification for a particular project;
m) “project” means any construction associated with the creation, development, or erection of any building eligible for the Program;
n) “Project Application Form” means the form submitted to the Inspection and Permitting Services indicating that a program participant is interested in participating in the Program for a particular project;
o) “sub-program” means any construction covered by the Program;
p) “USGBC” means the United States Green Building Council
Intent and Purpose
The purpose of the Program shall be to provide the Sarasota County community with a certification-based “green building” program. It is expected that the County owned civic or office construction projects will follow the program guidelines. This Program will be voluntary for all others. This program will promote sustainable and environmentally-friendly design and construction practices.
Designation of Responsibility for Administration and Implementation
The Program shall be administered by the Planning & Development Services Business Center, Inspections & Permitting Services, which shall be responsible for:
a) Funding the Program through annual funds budgeted and appropriated by the Board of County Commission;
b) Marketing the Program to the Sarasota County community by any reasonably effective means, including but not limited to print advertising, press releases, television advertising, or advertising in monthly mailers;
c) Developing any appropriate or necessary application procedures, including but not limited to, the Program Application Form;
d) Providing an incentive award to any program participant who has successfully satisfied the requirements associated with that incentive; and
Resolving any disputes that may arise from implementing the Program.
Program
a) For all non-county projects, the Program shall be voluntary.
b) For any County-owned civic or office construction project, the County is expected to participate in the Program unless the Board of County Commissioners determines that the cost (e.g. time, function, or funding) associated with participating in the Program significantly outweighs the benefits,
c) The County Administrator or designee shall develop policies and procedures to implement the Green Building Program.
Scope
The Program shall be administered on a per-unit basis. For the purpose of this section of the Program “per-unit” means each unit built, except that any multi-family dwelling or similarly clustered structure may be counted as one unit, as determined by the County Administrator or designee.
Coverage
The Program shall be comprised of the following sub-programs:
a) New residential construction;
b) Residential retrofitting/remodeling;
c) New commercial/non-county construction, not including any expansions or remodeling;
d) County-owned civic or office construction, including any major expansions or remodeling.
Standards
The Program shall be administered using standards developed by Sarasota County for certification of retrofitting/remodeling of existing residential units and standards developed by 1) the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) and 2) the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for certification of all other building certifications. These standards shall apply to each sub-program as follows:
a) GHDS. For any program participant seeking program certification for new residential construction the program participant must satisfy all of the requirements associated with the current Green Home Designation Standards (GHDS) of the FGBC, including but not limited to, any monetary or certification requirements. For the purpose of this section of the Program, “current” means at the time a program participant submits a Project Application Form with the Inspections & Permitting Services.
b) LEED. For any program participant seeking program certification for new commercial/non-county construction or new county civic or office construction, the program participant must satisfy all of the requirements associated with the most current USGBC LEED standard, including but not limited to any monetary or certification requirements.
c) Review. For the purpose of this section of the Program, a program participant shall be bound by the standard designated for a particular sub-program unless the program participant both requests, to be certified under a more current version of a designated standard and the request is approved by Inspections & Permitting Services.
Incentives
The Program shall consist of incentives designed to encourage the use of the Program.
a) All sub-programs. For any program participant seeking program certification for new residential construction, residential retrofitting/remodeling, new commercial/non-county construction or new County owned civic or office construction, the County’s Development Services Fund 102 shall provide the following incentives:
1) Fast-track permitting for building permits;
2) Reduced building permit fee, which shall equal fifty percent, up to a maximum of $1,000 of the building permit fee subject to availability of funds;
3) No person or entity shall receive more that $5,000 in permit fee refunds;
4) A maximum of $50,000 per year shall be spent on building permit fee refunds;
5) Final project designation by the County.
b) Marketing for all sub-programs. For any program participant seeking program certification for new residential construction, residential retrofitting/remodeling new commercial/non-county construction, or new county owned civic or office construction projects, the County shall provide the following marketing incentives, including but not limited to:
1) The erection of building site signs designating a project under the Program;
2) The inclusion of program participants on a County webpage dedicated to the Program;
3) The creation of promotional packages, such as a program logo for a program participant’s advertisements or brochures;
4) Press releases; and
5) Information about available financial programs, including but not limited to those associated with Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac.
c) Green Building Award. For the purpose of publicly recognizing outstanding commitment to “green building” the Program shall provide for an award called the “Green Building Award” to be awarded annually by the Board of County Commissioners to one program participant in each sub-program.
Certification
A project shall be subject to certification by a qualified third party or County employee who has been trained and certified as a Green Home Certifying Agent or LEED Accredited Professional. For the purpose of this section of the Program, “third party” means any person or entity authorized by the FGBC or the USGBC to verify that a program participant has satisfied any or all of the requirements associated with the standard designated for a particular project.
Training
Inspections & Permitting Services shall conduct at least one training workshop per year for the purpose of educating potential or current program participants about the Program.
Program review
a) Staff review. Inspections & Permitting Services shall initiate a review of the Program as necessary to determine the need for change in the program to increase its effectiveness.
b) Frequency. The program shall be subject to review one year after the effective date of this resolution and thereafter at a frequency of no more than once per year.
c) Purpose. The purpose of reviewing the Program includes but is not limited to updating program incentives, recommending program or market changes, reviewing suggestions made by program participants, and annually awarding the Green Building Award.
This resolution shall become effective on ____________________________.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA THIS ________ DAY OF __________, 2005.
ATTEST:
KAREN E. RUSHING, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and Ex-Offcio Clerk of the
Board of County Commissioners of
Sarasota County, Florida
BY: ________________________
Deputy Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMSSIONERS
OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY: _______________________________
Chairman
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Introduction
The practices and programs described below in Best Practices, have been tried and tested in other local governments around the country, and are recommended for consideration by the County of Sarasota. These practices should be cost effective and relatively straightforward to implement.
The County has implemented many of these practices and will be adding new ones as technology advances and new practices evolve.
The Best Practices included are:
• A.1 Energy Tracking and Accounting
• A.2 Efficient Building Construction and Remodeling
• A.3 Energy Retrofit Program
• A.4 Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
• A.5 Preventative Operation and Maintenance
• A.6 Efficient Building Operation, Building Controls
• A.7Cost Effective Energy Purchasing
• A.8 Energy Program Financing
Introduction
The sustainability of Sarasota County relies upon our decisions in utilizing energy wisely and minimizing the environmental and economic impacts associated with energy generation, transmission, and use.
With any plan for the future, we start with what we know, try to guard against what we fear, and prepare for what we wish to attain. Currently, the world energy situation is unstable and energy prices are volatile. Fossil fuels are being depleted and production isn’t keeping up with immediate demand. Developing countries are rapidly increasing their energy requirements and will be competing for resources.
Sarasota County is substantially dependent upon out-of-state energy supplies. Population growth and increased requirements for county government services will further constrain our energy supplies.
It is imperative that the county plan for its energy future. The Energy Planning Recommendations include:
Background Information for a Long-term Energy Plan
To include the context, or external environment, that impact the County in development plans to manage its energy future. Includes areas that both under and beyond County direct control.
• Energy Resource Situation
• Assumptions
Energy Planning Recommendations
Provide general direction to be continuously adjusted and reconfigured to changing economic, political and social environment. Recommended energy program measures are designed to better prepare for the future and increase energy efficiency.
• Develop an Energy Tracking and Accounting Program
• Retrofit Program for Existing Facilities
• Program Strategies and Priorities
Background Information for Long-term Energy Plan
Energy Resource Situation:
• Energy resources are limited and Florida is dependent upon out-of-state supplies
• As long as the State and County are dependent upon energy imports, both will be affected by adverse world and regional conditions
• The population of the State and County are increasing at a high rate, creating additional demands for energy
• Energy costs are rising and most likely will continue as long as demand exceeds supply.
• Time is required to develop, construct, and deliver new energy suppliers and/or resources.
Energy Planning Assumptions:
• Population increases in the State and County will continue, the growth rate in Sarasota County is exceeding the state growth projections of 47% between 2002 and 2020.
• Shortages of energy are possible and may require extreme conservation measures. The demand for electrical generation is estimated to grow by 58% in the period of 2002 to 2020.
• Shortages of energy in one form (such as natural gas) will impact on and cause shortages or price increases in other energy sources, such as electric, petroleum fuels and water. Conservation measures reduce our vulnerability and may prevent an energy emergency from occurring
• The economic impact of energy supply shortages and cost increases could negatively affect our quality of life.
• There will be environmental and health impacts from existing local generation facilities.
Energy Planning Recommendations:
Priority One recommended measures:
A. Energy Tracking and Accounting Program
B. Construct high performance, efficient buildings
C. Retrofit Program for Existing Facilities
D. Energy Efficient Purchasing
E. Energy Emergencies and Security
F. Reduce reliance on foreign energy with use of renewal energy resources
G. Leading by Example Providing Energy Conservation Information
Priority Two recommended measures:
H. Obtain Clean Cities designation
I. Regional Legislative and Regulator Involvement
Priority One Recommendations
A. Develop an Energy Tracking and Accounting Program
Background
An energy tracking and accounting system provides a common set of methodologies that all user agencies can use to record, analyze and report on energy use and energy cost, and pay utility bills. The system can track utility accounts for individual facilities and user agencies, provide information on trends in energy use, and assist with the evaluation of potential energy management projects by user agencies. A good system will also help with evaluating the effectiveness of an energy management program, and assist in identifying the most cost-effective energy conservation measures. Some proprietary systems will also track other utilities such as water, sewer, natural gas, and electricity.
Energy Accounting Systems
Energy Accounting can help managers:
• Measure energy savings and track the success of your energy management program
• Understand where energy is being used and when
• Determine which facilities have the most intensive energy use and assist in focusing conservation and efficiency efforts
• Track energy use trends County-wide and in specific facilities
• Communicate energy use data to the staff that manage building operations
• Identify billing errors, omissions, and unusual energy use activity
Most energy accounting software easily adjusts for variations such as weather, facility operating hours, and square footage, so year-to-year changes in energy use hat are truly due to improved energy efficiency can be accurately tracked. In addition, energy accounting makes it easier to calculate the avoided costs associated with completed energy efficiency projects.
The County utilizes Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) which enables electric utility billing data to go directly into an energy accounting system, avoiding the time-intensive process of transferring data from each utility bill into the accounting system.
Sarasota County has 1000 electrical accounts, over 300 water, sewer, and garbage accounts, and numerous gas and reuse water accounts. To manage the number and complexities of our energy accounts, a computerized utility management system is required.
Energy Accounting Responsibility in Sarasota County
Energy accounting systems function most reliably when energy use information is entered into the system at the same time as energy bills are being paid. Electric billing is through EDI but other data that is not available electronically, water and sewer, garbage, recycle, natural gas, and reuse water, would require a staff member to enter by hand.
A key requirement for any comprehensive energy program is that its managers know where energy is going, what the general usage trends are from year to year, which departments use the most, which buildings are the most/least efficient, what retrofit work has already been completed, who is responsible for operating the buildings.
A.1 Locate a County-wide energy accounting function
Energy accounts are paid centrally by the County’s Finance section. Electric billing is through EDI and provides usage information necessary for proper management. All utilities are currently paid by Finance and user agency must access finance records to review consumption figures. Sarasota County has purchased and implemented a utility management program, Utility Manager Pro., that will track all utilities use and cost. Plans are under way to develop a mechanism to input the monthly billing data for water and sewer, garbage, recycle, natural gas, and reuse water.
A.2 Take the ENERGY STAR® Challenge to reduce energy use by 10%
Sarasota County accepted the ENERGY STAR® challenge in 2008. Our Utility Manager Pro utility management program will track all utilities use and cost, with information directly conveyed to the ENERGY STAR® Portfolio program.
B. Construct High Performance Efficient Buildings
As a long-term building owner/occupier, the County has an incentive to build its buildings to be as energy efficient as possible. Sarasota County has passed a resolution to construct all future buildings using Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. Buildings built to this standard are 30%-40% more efficient than standard construction and will reduce future energy costs. LEED certification represents a building owner’s intent to protect the environment, while improving the quality of conditions inside. All expansions and remodeling will either meet LEED standards or be constructed using green standards. See Appendix F for resolutions
B.1 Establish an internal new construction design review program
Review all proposed new construction, additions, remodels and major retrofit projects to make recommendations on cost-effective ways of improving building energy performance. Provide Environmental Landscape and micro-irrigation guidance
B.2 Design Review
Review with design professional the best practices we have found to be cost effective in energy efficiency. Utilize DOE’s National Laboratories thru Rebuild America program to review construction plans.
C. Retrofit Program for Existing Facilities
Sarasota County has been very active in retrofitting its ageing buildings with upgrades in energy efficient HAVAC, lighting, water savings fixtures, etc. As energy technologies continue to improve, the County should begin designing an on-going, long term program to retrofit all the County’s older facilities with more energy efficient systems. An analysis of facility energy bills will identify large users. Energy audits will reveal where work is needed to improve performance, and cost-effective retrofit opportunities.
To manage the County’s energy use
• Increase energy efficiency in existing facilities with retrofits and energy upgrades with scheduled replacement.
• Increase employee and public awareness of energy related issues
• Increase diversity of regional and County energy resources
• Minimize the adverse environmental impacts of energy use in the County
• Provide an employee incentive plan for energy conservation
C.1 Develop a long-term, on-going energy retrofit program to perform lighting, heating, cooling, and other energy system retrofits of all existing County facilities
Perform preliminary energy audits to provide rough estimates of return on investment of energy retrofits. Where determined that energy saving/cost effective retrofit projects are feasible, determine funding source, perform project design, construction, commissioning, project evaluation, and assemble an appropriate operations and maintenance plan for any energy system unfamiliar to the building operators.
C.2 Benchmark Energy Use per Building Type/Use/Occupancy
Utilize benchmarks from ENERGY STAR®, IFMA, and ICMA, to compare energy efficiency to other facilities nationwide. Develop internal benchmarks to compare like type facilities for peak performance.
D. Energy Efficient Purchasing
The County has an Environmentally Preferable Procurement Ordinance, which includes resource and energy efficient materials, reductions in use and cost savings of water and energy through the construction and maintenance of high performance buildings and landscapes. Electrical rates are reviewed for cost effectiveness for each building application. We currently have rates for single metering, load shed, load curtailment, street lighting, traffic signs, recreation lighting, and sports field lighting.
D.1 Develop specific policies on buying energy efficient products
Purchase products that have the ENERGY STAR label, or where products with ENERGY STAR labels are among the 25% most efficient models on the market, as determined by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program (DOE/FEMP)
D.2 Adopt a County-wide policy that requires the purchase of the most energy efficient equipment available, unless there are good operational reasons for selecting less energy-efficient equipment
Purchasing the most energy efficient equipment is important for routine purchases of lamps, computers, copiers, vehicles, and other equipment where information on relative performance is readily available. Appliances and their associated plug-load are the fastest growing energy end-use categories.
D.3 Adopt a County-wide policy that requires energy management features of computers, copiers and other energy using office equipment are fully activated and not disabled unless there are valid operational reasons to do so.
Almost all office equipment is now available with ENERGY STAR labels, and are delivered with the power management features activated; we should ensure these features are in fact enabled and operating.
The County is a member of ENERGY STAR and should make the commitment to saving energy and protecting the environment through computer monitor power management by signing the “ENERGY STAR ® Million Monitor Drive Pledge Form.”
E. Energy Emergencies and Security
Emergency preparedness is a high priority for Sarasota County, and leaders recognize the need to coordinate, review and update procedures on a regular basis. These recommendations include measures the County can take to address the vulnerability of the nation’s energy supply to terrorist attacks.
E.1 Devise a plan to ensure that emergency management policies are consistent with federal, state, and regional policies
This activity should include coordination between the County’s Energy Coordinator and the County’s intergovernmental representative, and the Emergency Management representative.
E.2 Coordinate a joint effort between County agencies and the Emergency Management Coordinator to evaluate local preparedness on an on-going basis
E.3 Review existing agreements with gasoline, diesel fuel, natural and LP gas providers to make sure contracts include termination clauses, if suppliers do not meet terms during a crisis.
E.4 Update the existing emergency response plan for power interruptions to include issues involving natural gas, and petroleum fuels.
F. Sarasota County’s Renewable Energy Projects
Sarasota County’s availability of renewable energy sources are solar, aqua-thermal, bio-mass, landfill gas, wave and tide action. Renewable energy sources can supply energy, provide peaking power when purchasing electricity is at its most expensive, increase local generation diversity, help increase local control of energy supplies, and ensure the County is doing all it can to improve local air quality and slow the impact of global climate change. [7]Clean Energy Markets are projected to exceed $100 billion by 2014.
As indicated, the future in energy is using renewable resources, currently our use of renewable energy is limited to solar photovoltaic (PV) to supplement electric service at Twin Lakes Green Building, PV lighting for various building signs, artwork, and a beach parking lot lighting for turtle protection.
Aqua-thermal for water heat exchange of A/C at Twin Lakes Green Building
F.1 Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of solar-thermal water heating to existing facilities and City owned County operated pools
Project could retain the existing boiler or replace with ground source heat pump and/or supplement with solar thermal, or employ solar water heating only.
F.2 Develop plans to utilize renewable/alternative energy sources as they become available
The Bee Ridge Landfill is now closed and landfill gas is being flared for permit compliance. Complete the development of a contract, currently in progress, to use the gas for energy production. Prepare to utilize the Central County Landfill gas as it becomes available.
F.3 Develop plans to utilize renewable energy systems into future new construction and major retrofit projects
The State of Florida is promoting a hydrogen fuel economy with development of hydrogen generation, fuel cells, and hydrogen powered vehicles. To promote this concept and be a forerunner in hydrogen technology we are investigating the feasibility of hydrogen fuel cells in Fire Stations as supplemental emergency power and as energy sources for uninterruptible power systems in critical facilities.
F.4 Maximize opportunities for renewable energy demonstration projects
Sarasota County partnered with the School Board to install a hydrogen fuel cell at a local High School, this was the first in the nation with both a fuel cell and a class curriculum related to hydrogen and fuel cell studies.
Investigate solar photovoltaic opportunities to host FPL’s Sunshine Energy program.
Review Liquefied Natural Gas and Bio-diesel for Fleet fuel
Become a demonstration site for a home hydrogen energy center for power use at home and in a hydrogen car.
Designate a hydrogen fuel site location near the interstate while developing the Fruitville corridor.
G. Leading by Example Providing Energy Conservation Information
Background
Sarasota County is a leader in energy conservation and environmental awareness, even so an ecological footprint shows we are using twenty times our share of the world’s resources. County employees and the public need to be informed on the progress and benefits of energy conservation, changes in individual behavior have historically resulted in utility cost reductions of 10%.
G.1 Recruit three businesses/organizations involved with energy efficient building construction to join Southeast Rebuild /Sarasota partnership during the next year. With the implementation of the Green Building Resolution, there will be numerous opportunities to influence the building construction industry to build cost effective high performance buildings for businesses and residents.
Expanding the Partnership will assist the County in publicizing the on-going need to conserve energy at work, and at home. Through these initiatives Sarasota County can be a role model for its residents and the business community.
G.2 Obtain Green Local Government Designation
The county has compiled all information and is prepared to file for the designation.
Priority Two Recommended Measures
H. Obtain Clean Cities designation
Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc. has developed a standard for Green Cities and Green Counties for outstanding environmental stewardship. This standard presents a comprehensive list of criteria, organized in terms of local government department functions. It focused on improving their environmental performance through a number of mediums (energy, water, air, land, waste), and evaluates
• Environmental practices done “in-house”
• Incentives and ordinances to foster green practices
• Educational activities to improve the environment
I. Regional Legislative and Regulator Involvement
Engaging in state legislative and regulatory procedures should be an ongoing activity for the County. Its purpose is to increase the County’s influence over state and regional utility, energy supply, and management issues to ensure that state and local policies are developed that support the County’s energy policy.
I.1 Florida Hydrogen Energy Technologies
I.2 Regional and State of Florida Status of Energy Deregulation
Florida is currently a deregulated state with a bill introduced in Legislature.
Sarasota County now receives revenue from the electrical franchise fee. The following map shows deregulation status by State:
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Energy audits have been performed on selected County facilities in an engineering and feasibility report performed by FPL on May 2. 2003. Projects totaling $1,138,189 were identified as Energy Conservation Measures (ECM’s) with a simple pay back of 10.04 years. These projects were initiated in FY05 and completed in FY08.
Public Works- Implement energy conservation measures identified in the Feasibility Study performed by Florida Power and Light
|Energy Conservation Measure Description |Project First Cost ($)|Total Savings ($) |Simple Payback (Years)|
|Install Generator at BOB building, |$404,979 |$28,994 |14.00 |
|Upgrade Electrical equipment at Judicial | | | |
|Center, Old Courthouse, and North Jail to| | | |
|place additional load on generators | | | |
|Replace Chillers and add Thermal Energy |$427,428 |$13338 |16.5 |
|Storage at R.L. Anderson Building | |$12,566(Maint. | |
| | |savings) | |
|Replace Heat Recovery Chiller at |$258,695 |$20,879 |10.3 |
|Administration Building | |$4,219 (Maint. | |
| | |savings) | |
|Install Reuse Water system for Cooling |$47,892 |$33,322 |1.4 |
|Towers at Central Energy Plant | | | |
|Subtotal all ECM's |$1,138,995 |$113,318 |10.50 |
|Thermal Energy Storage and Chiller |($56,040) | | |
|Retrofit Incentive for R.L. Anderson. | | | |
|Subtotal Contract Amount with FPL |$1,082,955 |$113,318 |9.56 |
|County Direct Purchase Items ( 125 ton |$55,234 | | |
|RTAA Chiller) | | | |
|TOTAL Value to Sarasota County for ALL |$1,138,189 |$113,318 |10.04 |
|ECM's | | | |
Sarasota County recognizes that energy is likely to remain a substantial annual expenditure and has developed this Energy Management Plan to reduce its energy consumption. The electric cost and number of accounts per group is shown below
Percentage of electric cost by type of use:
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Number of Accounts by type of use:
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|Object Code 500431 - Electric, Gas, Fuel Oil | |
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|Fund Number |Total for FY05 |Total for FY06 |Total for FY07 |Description |
|Fund 001 |$3,167,090.37 |$4,004,384.50 |$4,126,025.86 |General Fund |
|Fund 101 |$597,091.00 |$734,205.55 |$784,480.03 |Transportation Trust Fund |
|Fund 103 |$37,789.70 |$46,824.22 |$50,195.66 |Tourist Development Beach Maintenance |
|Fund 108 |N/A |$14,962.35 |$20,764.00 |Special Recreation Programs |
|Fund 110 |$1,262.69 |$2,103.63 |$1,609.28 |Local Air Program |
|Fund 130 |$81,392.77 |$95,847.85 |$109,116.15 |Sarasota County Fire Fund |
|Fund 150 |$621,175.42 |$653,847.06 |$670,711.33 |Special Lighting Districts |
|Fund 153 |$91,693.34 |$106,554.05 |$120,791.84 |Emergency Services MSTU |
|Fund 198 |N/A |$891.13 |$887.21 |Environmentally Sensitive Land |
|Fund 199 |$923.67 |$2,347.54 |$4,832.17 |Englewood Community Redevelopment |
|Fund 402 |$2,599,456.66 |$3,370,634.07 |$3,734,826.64 |Utility System Oper and Maint |
|Fund 420 |$52,670.76 |$59,099.69 |$61,231.40 |Solid Waste Mgmt Operations |
|Fund 421 |$0.00 |-$495.38 |$0.00 |* Bee Ridge Landfill Closure |
|Fund 430 |$67,677.80 |$89,636.05 |$90,155.25 |Sarasota County Transit Authority |
|Fund 432 |$0.00 |$0.00 |$0.00 |* SCAT Community Transport Coord |
|Fund 440 |$10,763.33 |$15,462.46 |$19,102.37 |Stormwater Environmental Utility |
|Fund 502 |N/A |$297.10 |$0.00 |* Automotive Resources |
|Fund 510 |$143,593.99 |$167,013.68 |$211,019.73 |Information Tech Services |
|Fund 520 |N/A |N/A |$3,211.14 |Resources Management |
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|TOTAL |$7,472,581.50 |$9,363,615.55 |$10,008,960.06 |All Sarasota County Fund Accounts |
|Percentage Increase |25.31% |6.89% | |
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|* Funds were budgeted, but none expended in FY07 |
|Object Code 500433 - Water and Sewer | |
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|Fund Number |Total for FY05 |Total for FY06 |Total for FY07 |Description |
|Fund 001 |$751,092.00 |$812,367.74 |$1,147,010.68 |General Fund |
|Fund 101 |$4,859.58 |$5,566.51 |$7,852.62 |Transportation Trust Fund |
|Fund 103 |$96,395.57 |$100,165.45 |$94,810.90 |Tourist Development Beach Maintenance |
|Fund 106 |$86.45 |N/A |N/A |General Mosquito Control |
|Fund 108 |N/A |N/A |$16,381.54 |Special Recreation Programs |
|Fund 110 |N/A |N/A |N/A |Local Air Program |
|Fund 130 |$24,426.89 |$22,564.68 |$20,424.57 |Sarasota County Fire Fund |
|Fund 150 |N/A |N/A |N/A |Special Lighting Districts |
|Fund 153 |$9,688.01 |$16,614.85 |$21,635.25 |Emergency Services MSTU |
|Fund 198 |N/A |N/A |$67.50 |Environmentally Sensitive Land |
|Fund 199 |$451.79 |$706.80 |$2,480.94 |Englewood Community Redevelopment |
|Fund 402 |$63,301.07 |$211,294.70 |$188,535.58 |Utility System Oper and Maint |
|Fund 420 |$6,067.16 |$9,552.53 |$7,344.05 |Solid Waste Mgmt Operations |
|Fund 421 |N/A |N/A |N/A |* Bee Ridge Landfill Closure |
|Fund 430 |$9,130.76 |$12,169.26 |$5,441.14 |Sarasota County Transit Authority |
|Fund 432 |N/A |N/A |N/A |* SCAT Community Transport Coord |
|Fund 440 |$7,942.86 |$10,110.37 |$12,921.31 |Stormwater Environmental Utility |
|Fund 502 |N/A |$0.00 |$0.00 |* Automotive Resources |
|Fund 510 |N/A |N/A |N/A |Information Tech Services |
|Fund 520 |N/A |N/A |$0.00 |Resources Management |
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|TOTAL |$973,442.14 |$1,201,112.89 |$1,524,906.08 |All Sarasota County Fund Accounts |
|Percentage Increase |23.39% |26.96% | |
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|Object Code 500435 - Garbage | | |
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|Fund Number |Total for FY05 |Total for FY06 |Total for FY07 |Description |
|Fund 001 |$243,722.65 |$263,699.12 |$332,223.35 |General Fund |
|Fund 101 |$27,142.64 |$25,867.64 |$30,603.57 |Transportation Trust Fund |
|Fund 103 |$114,745.37 |$183,144.83 |$393,426.73 |Tourist Development Beach Maintenance |
|Fund 106 |$47.53 |$10.94 |$750.84 |General Mosquito Control |
|Fund 108 |N/A |$1,274.51 |$9,307.24 |Special Recreation Programs |
|Fund 117 |N/A |N/A |$0.49 |Unincorporated Area Service |
|Fund 130 |$23,139.18 |$17,611.28 |$15,025.04 |Sarasota County Fire Fund |
|Fund 136 |N/A |N/A |$517.73 |Reimbursement Granst |
|Fund 148 |$72,673.36 |N/A |N/A |Disaster Preparedness Fund |
|Fund 153 |$8,657.23 |$15,126.56 |$13,654.95 |Emergency Services MSTU |
|Fund 176 |$31,178.06 |$28,941.39 |$41,211.05 |Code Enforcement Fund |
|Fund 198 |$490.20 |$874.54 |$3,496.32 |Environmentally Sensitive Land |
|Fund 199 |$1,302.71 |$1,383.63 |$2,838.76 |Englewood Community Redevelopment |
|Fund 402 |$41,100.58 |$36,256.07 |$58,096.69 |Utility System Oper and Maint |
|Fund 420 |$12,626.26 |$14,792.84 |$15,830.84 |Solid Waste Mgmt Operations |
|Fund 423 |$8,785,511.14 |$8,367,711.39 |$7,739,588.04 |Residential Franchise Districts A & B |
|Fund 430 |$122.61 |$31.08 |$47.61 |Sarasota County Transit Authority |
|Fund 440 |$115,079.44 |$77,142.22 |$81,297.16 |Stormwater Environmental Utility |
|Fund 502 |N/A |$669.76 |N/A |* Automotive Resources |
|Fund 520 |N/A |N/A |$934.35 |Resources Management |
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|TOTAL |$9,477,538.96 |$9,034,537.80 |$8,738,850.76 |All Sarasota County Fund Accounts |
|Percentage Increase/Decrease |-4.67% |-3.27% | |
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|* Funds were budgeted, but none expended in FY07 |
|Object Code 500438 - Recycling | | |
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|Fund Number |Total for FY05 |Total for FY06 |Total for FY07 |Description |
|Fund 001 |$44,562.24 |$65,008.17 |$58,439.07 |General Fund |
|Fund 101 |$4,239.18 |$2,832.50 |$7,231.18 |Transportation Trust Fund |
|Fund 103 |$14,281.37 |$7,775.35 |$8,335.49 |Tourist Development Beach Maintenance |
|Fund 108 |N/A |N/A |$2,379.58 |Special Recreation Programs |
|Fund 130 |$4,167.04 |$881.19 |$5,205.59 |Sarasota County Fire Fund |
|Fund 153 |$1,796.17 |$1,485.99 |$5,773.01 |Emergency Services MSTU |
|Fund 199 |N/A |N/A |$66.80 |Englewood Community Redevelopment |
|Fund 402 |$779.36 |$737.85 |$1,730.57 |Utility System Oper and Maint |
|Fund 420 |$438.12 |$1,242.95 |$716.91 |Solid Waste Mgmt Operations |
|Fund 423 |$267,867.89 |$291,053.92 |$283,085.92 |Residential Franchise District |
|Fund 520 |N/A |N/A |$275.00 |Resources Management |
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|TOTAL |$338,131.37 |$371,017.92 |$373,239.12 |All Sarasota County Fund Accounts |
|Percentage Increase |9.73% |0.60% | |
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|* Funds were budgeted, but none expended in FY07 |
|Object Code 500521 - Fuels | | |
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|Fund Number |Total for FY05 |Total for FY06 |Total for FY07 |Description |
|Fund 001 |$3,438.60 |$1,404.94 |$9,962.71 |General Fund |
|Fund 101 |$680.91 |$686.20 |$1,729.10 |Transportation Trust Fund |
|Fund 106 |$708.00 |$832.68 |$359.35 |General Mosquito Control |
|Fund 107 |$760.70 |$760.70 |N/A |Mosquito Control Grant |
|Fund 115 |N/A |N/A |$33.91 |Navigable Waterways Maintenance |
|Fund 130 |$44,235.59 |$45,632.52 |$79,707.86 |Sarasota County Fire Fund |
|Fund 148 |$0.00 |$39.47 |N/A |Disaster Preparedness Fund |
|Fund 153 |$39,100.70 |$43,708.52 |$77,800.02 |Emergency Services MSTU |
|Fund 189 |N/A |N/A |$0.00 |Tourist Develop Promotions |
|Fund 198 |$12.09 |$80.67 |$56.85 |Environmentally Sensitive Land |
|Fund 199 |$20.72 |$10.01 |$15.41 |Englewood Community Redevelopment |
|Fund 402 |$68,546.06 |$47,597.74 |$61,197.17 |Utility System Oper and Maint |
|Fund 420 |$336.64 |$482.85 |$6,835.45 |Solid Waste Mgmt Operations |
|Fund 421 |N/A |N/A |$0.00 |* Bee Ridge Landfill Closure |
|Fund 430 |$19,861.00 |$46,863.51 |$43,057.23 |Sarasota County Transit Authority |
|Fund 432 |$2,743.47 |$4,914.23 |$15,825.78 |* SCAT Community Transport Coord |
|Fund 440 |$37.84 |$3.76 |N/A |Stormwater Environmental Utility |
|Fund 502 |$2,549,258.27 |$3,287,049.90 |$3,374,948.80 |Automotive Resources |
|Fund 503 |$10.00 |N/A |N/A |Automotive Res Vehicle Replace |
|Fund 505 |$0.00 |N/A |N/A |Risk Management |
|Fund 510 |$2,521.67 |$0.00 |$32.00 |Information Tech Services |
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|TOTAL |$2,732,272.26 |$3,480,067.70 |$3,671,561.64 |All Sarasota County Fund Accounts |
|Percentage Increase |27.37% |5.50% | |
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|* Funds were budgeted, but none expended in FY07 |
This section will contain energy plans that each unit develop and submit; most units with buildings and fleet will have similar entries. This is a commitment by the unit to operate the buildings and equipment under their control, in an efficient manner.
These actions will be broken into categories as they pertain to the each County Business Center is to have an Energy Plan as part of their Business Plan.
|Energy Initiatives | | | |
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|Energy Type |Facility/Current Use |Initiative Description |Expected Reductions |
|Electric |Utilities Lift Stations |Purchase price of motors represent 2% of life cycle| |
| | |cost. Review motor efficiencies against the DOE | |
| | |Best Practices Motor Systems Initiative to replace | |
| | |motors with NEMA Premium that cost 10% to 15% | |
| | |above motors that just meet federally mandated | |
| | |efficiencies. | |
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FY09 Energy Management Goals
Electricity:
In 2008 Sarasota County accepted the ENERGY STAR Challenge to reduce our energy use by 10%. Our 2009 energy goal is 10% usage reduction with a stretch goal of 20% reduction in energy usage in the next two to three years.
For FY2009, we are anticipating electric billing cost increases of 18% for fuel adjustment charges plus 2% rate increase for expanding nuclear power plants and photoelectric generation.
July 1. 2008 the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) approved Florida Power & Light Company to adjust the pass-through fuel surcharge on customers' bills and recover $746 million in unanticipated fuel costs. Under the plan approved by the PSC, FPL will recover 50 percent of the additional $746 million in fuel costs between August and December of 2008 and the remaining 50 percent over the 12 months of 2009.
Impact to commercial / industrial customers:
A 5,840,000 kilowatt-hour monthly large commercial and industrial business bill would increase beginning in August 2008 by $45,402.25, from $391,868.23 to $437,270.48, or about 11.6 percent. Based on current market prices for fuel, a 5,840,000 kilowatt-hour monthly commercial and industrial business bill in 2009 would increase to approximately $490,019.10, or about 12.1 percent. This 2009 rate is a projection and will vary depending on factors such as the volatility of world fuel markets, hurricane events, and other bill impacts.
The following are initiatives that are projected to provide energy and cost savings for FY09
Electric:
|Energy Type |Facility |Initiative Description |Yearly Cost |Yearly Kwh Usage |Implementation Schedule |
| | | |Reductions |Reductions | |
|Electric Strategy | BOB building, Judicial Center, |Install Generator, Upgrade Electrical equipment to utilize |$28,994 |N/A |Completed May 2007 |
| |Old Courthouse, and North Jail |Florida Power and Light Demand Side Management rate and Energy | | | |
| | |Efficiencies | | | |
|Electric Strategy |Various buildings |FPL Business On-Call rate for demand reduction Refund of $2 per|$5,700 |N/A |On-Going 25 |
| | |ton A/C for allowing FPL to shut down A/C loads for 15 minute | | |Accounts enrolled to |
| | |increments when load demands exceed their grid capacity. | | |date |
|Electric Strategy |All Facilities |Electric account tracking, identify billing errors & excess |$20,000 |N/A |Oct. 2008 full |
| | |usage | | |implementation |
|Electric Strategy |Various buildings |Employee actions turning off lights and equipment in office |$90,280 |902,797 |On-Going tracking to be |
| | |buildings. 15% lighting cost reduction | | |implemented Oct. 2008 |
|Electric Strategy |All Facilities |Office space temperature to 78 degrees 1Degree = 1% A/C cost |$15,476 |154,757 |Adopted July 2007 track |
| | |reduction | | |Oct 2008 |
|Electric |Administration Building, |Delamping & Lighting retrofits with new technology low energy |$50,000 |396,792 |Completed Feb 2007 |
| |Libraries, BOB, various |bulbs and occupancy sensors 8500 - 25 watt lamps | | | |
| |buildings | | | | |
|Electric |BOB |Lighting retrofits replacing 400 watt MH fixtures in Elections |$3,008 |22,956 | |
| | |Warehouse | | | |
|Electric |BOB |Lighting retrofits replacing 400 watt MH fixtures in Utilities |$3,008 |22,956 | |
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|Electric |Carlton Water Plant |Lighting retrofits replace 98 - 400 watt MH light fixtures | | | |
|Electric |R.L. Anderson |Replace 3ea 55 ton chillers installed in 1987 add 1 -100 ton |$13,338 |127,636 |Completed May 2007 |
| | |air-cooled chiller and add Thermal Energy Storage | | | |
|Electric |Administration Building |Heat Recovery Chiller scheduled replacement with a more |$20,879 |258,403 |Completed May 2007 |
| | |efficient unit | | | |
|Electric |Utilities Lift Stations |Review motor efficiencies against the DOE Best Practices Motor | | | |
| | |Systems Initiative to replace motors with NEMA Premium units | | | |
Automotive Fuel: In FY 2008, Sarasota County will strive to reduce automotive fuel use by 20% from the previous year. Within five years, the county will strive to reach an average fleet fuel economy increase of 20% to __ mpg (white fleet, excluding heavy equipment).
Fuel Oil: ??
Natural Gas/ Propane: ??
Employee Commute: Following completion of the GIS commute analysis tool and tracking system for alternative commutes, a goal will be set to reach a 5% reduction in average employee commute vehicle miles travelled within one year of the establishment of the baseline.
Water: By the end of FY 2008, Sarasota County will strive to reduce operational water use by 10% from the same time the previous year.
|Energy Type |Facility |Initiative Description |Yearly Cost Reductions |Yearly Usage Reductions |Implementation Schedule |
|Potable Water |Central Energy |Install Reuse Water system for |$33,322 @ $4.94 per kgal |9 million gallons potable water| |
| |Plant |A/C Cooling Tower | | | |
|Potable Water |Various |Install 300 waterfree urinals |$92,500 water @$4.94/kgal |13 million gallons potable | |
| |facilities | |sewer @$7.76/kgal |water + sewer | |
|Potable Water |Various |Replace shower heads and faucet | | | |
| |facilities |aerators | | | |
Waste: By the end of FY 2008, Sarasota County will strive to reduce the production of waste from county operations by 10% from the same time the previous year.
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[1] Michale Nicklas, FAIA in article Rainwater: The Untapped Resource
[2] “2006 Buildings Energy Data Book,” U.S. Department of Energy, EERE
[3] “Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2004, USEPA #430-R-06-002, April 2006
[4] “ FPL Profile of Large and Small Office Buildings”
[5] Reference Publication: Vieira, R., "The Energy Policy Pyramid - A Hierarchal Tool for Decision Makers". Fifteenth Symposium on Improving Building Systems in Hot and Humid Climates, July 24-26, 2006 Orlando, FL.
[6] Clean Edge report in its Clean Energy Trends 2008 co-authors Joel Makower, Ron Pernick and Clint Wilder
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[8] Source Energy Information Administration
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