Solar EnergyBoard WorkshopJohn Morris, Chief Facilities Officer October 1, 2019

Agenda

• Director, Environmental Compliance, Jennifer Fowler• Introduction

• Senior Facilities Executive Director, Jeff Hart• NeoCity Academy - Zero Energy Example

• Program Management Team Manager, Basem Ghneim• Solar Industry Background• Installation, Maintenance, and Warranty Considerations• Case Study• Solar Opportunities

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Introduction

Jennifer FowlerDirector, Environmental Compliance

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Introduction

How does Solar fit into the Whole School Sustainability Model?

A Whole-School Sustainability system framework is organized into the three components of schools: organizational culture, physical place, and educational program.

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Introduction

• Organizational Culture• Schools are a centerpiece in the community and provide a vehicle to

demonstrate civic values.• Physical Place

• A school’s physical place—including the built environment, surrounding natural environment, and the resources that flow through the school—provides both the context for an educational experience and a visible representation of school values.

• To best harness the power of physical place, it must be engaging and active, be progressively more efficient, and embody systems that enhance human, environmental, and economic health.

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Introduction

• Physical Place continued• Solar technologies provide a unique educational opportunity for teachers

and students. Access to solar arrays lets students connect classroom learning to a real, working technology. Students learn about solar power, electrical systems, and energy markets.

• Educational Program• Connecting people, place, and purpose, a school’s educational program

brings the vision and mission of a school to life.• Solar technology dashboards provide real world learning opportunities

which align with current standards.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & HONORSRenewable & Non-Renewable Resource

(11/4-11/15)

SC.912.L.17.11 - evaluate the costs and benefits of renewable and nonrenewable resources, such as water, energy, fossil fuels, wildlife, and forests. ~ Evaluate possible environmental impacts resulting from the use of renewable and/or nonrenewable resources ~Infer how human activities (including population growth, pollution, burning of fossil fuels, habitat destruction, and introduction of nonnative species) may impact the environment ~ Explain how the use, protection, and conservation of natural resources by humans impact the environment from one generation to the next ~ Focus on the environmental costs and benefits of using those resources and not on identifying examples of renewable and nonrenewable resources

SC.912.L.17.11 •Do the benefits outweigh the costs of using renewable and nonrenewable resources? Why or why not?•Which resources can be used with the least negative impact on the environment? Why do you think so?•Which resources are used with the highest negative impact on the environment? Why do you think so?•How can humans reduce their negative impact on the environment?

Standard Guiding questions to help elicit higher order thinking

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Design and Construction Considerations

NeoCity Academy – Zero Energy Example

Jeff Hart Senior Facilities Executive Director

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NeoCity Academy – Zero Energy Example

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NeoCity Academy – Zero Energy Example

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• NeoCity Academy – School District of Osceola County• 45,000 SF• 500 student stations• High School STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) magnet facility• Three primary curriculum paths: Engineering, Biomedical, and Cyber Security• First Net Zero School Facility in Florida

• Net Zero• What is Net Zero

• High performing and energy efficient• Renewal energy source• Green culture

• Comparison to prototypical HS and ES• EUI rating• OCPS perspective

Solar Energy• Background• Installation, Maintenance, and Warranty

Considerations• Case Study• Solar Opportunities

Basem GhneimProgram Management Team Manager

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13According to “BRIGHTER FUTURE: A STUDY ON SOLAR IN U.S. SCHOOLS”

Solar Around Florida

14According to “https://www.seia.org/state-solar-policy/florida-solar”

Solar Around Central Florida

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Orange County Convention Center (1 MW) Walt Disney World (50 MW)

Solar Around Central Florida

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Darden Headquarters (1.1 MW) Lockheed Martin (2.25 MW)

Solar Around OCPS

• Olympia HS• Funded through a Progress Energy/Florida Solar Energy Center solar energy

grant program • Installed in 2008 and saves approximately $275 per year in electric costs

• Waterford ES• Funded through a Progress Energy/Florida Solar Energy Center solar energy

grant program• Installed in 2007 and saves approximately $215 per year in electric costs

• Zellwood ES• Solar thermal system, for hot water, installed per the school’s redesign• Saves approximately $300 per year in electric costs

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Warranty, Operation, and Maintenance Considerations• Solar panels and components are typically warranted for up to 25

years by the manufacturer.

• Solar panel systems are required to withstand Hurricane force winds per the Florida Building Code.

• Solar panels do not require regular maintenance.

• The system can be monitored remotely to quickly identify issues and be used as an educational tool.

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Installation Process

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Elementary School Case Study

Independence Elementary School

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Independence ES – Energy Summary

Annual Energy Cost

$147,026

Cost per kWh

$0.116

Annual Consumption

1,267 MWh

EUI

44.6

Student Stations

832Building Area

82,829 SF

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Shade Mapping Diagram

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Layout 1High Roof

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Layout 2High Roof + Low Roof

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Layout 3 High Roof + Low Roof + Carport

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Layout 3 High Roof + Low Roof + Carport

Layout 1High Roof

Layout 2High Roof + Low Roof

Layout 3High Roof + Low Roof + Carport

System Size 620 panels 894 panels 2,195 panels

Energy Production (Year 1) 364,254 kWh 508,297 kWh 1,267,613 kWh

Energy Offset 29% 40% 100%

Total Cost $489,800 $670,947 $2,212,632

Annual Savings $32,321 $44,981 $105,557

20-year savings $892,192 $1,204,421 $2,826,404

Payback Period 12.4 years 12.5 years 16.3 years

Summary

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Steps to going Solar1. Assess Interest and Identify Solar

Champions

2. Determine Energy Savings, System Size,

and Economic Feasibility

3. Identify Financing Options

4. Identify Regulatory Requirements

5. Prepare and Issue the Request for Proposal

6. Evaluate and Select the Solar Installer

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Solar Opportunities for OCPS

• Retrofit an existing K-12 school

• Incorporate into the design of a new K-12 school

• Incorporate into the design of a new Technical College

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Facilities

Superintendent’s CommentsSchool Board Questions and Discussion

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