KPPC: Partnering to Improve Our KPPC: Partnering to Improve Our Environment, Health & EconomicsEnvironment, Health & Economics

Eastern Kentucky PowerEnvision Energy Conference

October 18, 2006

Cam MetcalfExecutive Director

www.kppc.org

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The Big Squeeze is on!There is a new global business environment!

Core Values

Environmental

Social – “Interested Parties” Legal & Other Requirements

Market

Technology Diffusion

Water Climate

Resources Life Cycle

Management

Responsibility & Roles Transparency Accountability

Corporate Values Leader’s Values Societal Values

Globalization E-Commerce Cost

Containment Developing Countries

Regulations

Homeland Security Take Back Laws Self Reporting

Materials P2 Technologies Connectivity

Resource Scarcity

Public Concerns

Inefficient use of Resources

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Our “Universal Backyard”Our “Universal Backyard”

NIMBY NOTE BANANA CAVE NOPE

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What is KPPC?What is KPPC?

KPPC is a non-profit organization established in 1994 through legislative mandate

Statewide technical assistance program

Based at the University of Louisville’s Speed

School of Engineering

Funding from companies that generate solid & liquid hazardous wasteHazardous Waste Assessment Fund (20%)

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Kentucky Pollution Prevention Kentucky Pollution Prevention CenterCenter

Mission

The Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center (KPPC) at the University of Louisville is Kentucky’s primary resource for technical information and assistance to improve environmental performance.

The Center facilitates and promotes the proactive implementation of management systems and technologies to improve the competitiveness of businesses, industries and other organizations.

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P2 = Source ReductionP2 = Source Reduction

P2 means “Source Reduction” & other practices that reduce or eliminate the creation of pollutants through:

Increased efficiency in the use of raw materials, energy, water or other resources; or

Protection of natural resources by conservation.

Resource Management

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Move Up theMove Up theWaste Management HierarchyWaste Management Hierarchy

Disposal

Source Reduction/E2

Reuse/Recycling

Energy Recovery

Treatment

Continual Continual ImprovementImprovement

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P2 is SellingP2 is SellingMultimedia ApproachesMultimedia Approaches

W aterA irS olidsT imeE nergy Efficiency (E2)

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Resource AccountingResource Accounting

Non-product Resource Use

Non-product Resource Loss

ThroughputIn

Interim/FinalProduct

$

$

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KPPC Energy Assessments & KPPC Energy Assessments & Cost SavingsCost Savings

AssessmentsAssessments DollarsDollars

05

1015

2025

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FY01-02 FY02-03 FY03-04 FY04-05 FY05-06

-500,000

1,000,0001,500,000

2,000,0002,500,000

3,000,000

Number of Audits Potential Savings

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Low Temperature Conversion Low Temperature Conversion CoatingCoating

Manufacture of RecliningChair Parts

Previously used high temperature multi-step phosphated process

Successfully trialed single step non-phosphated experimental material at ambient temperatures Reduced H2O usage from 93,000 g/yr to

13,000 g/yr or ~ 86% (NO DRAINS) No sludge technology/minimize solid waste Tank life extended from 7 wks. to 18 wks.

Substituted water-based paint (cures @ 225OF) for solvent-based paint (cures @ 325OF)

Saved $200,000 in energy (2005 prices)

Improved quality performance

Processed parts to paintProcessed parts to paint

Cross hatch adhesion testCross hatch adhesion test

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Energy Management Energy Management ProgramProgram

MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL

GOALS

TARGETS

PROJECTS

MEASURE & VERIFY

MONITOR & MEASURE

ENERGY PROFILE

ENERGY ASSESSMENT

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““Low Hanging Fruit!”Low Hanging Fruit!”Utility Bill AnalysisUtility Bill Analysis

Billing/Rate Structure Six Facilities Over $550,000 in Total Annual Savings One Month Average Payback Minimal O&M & Implementation Costs

Power Factor Improvements/Demand Reduction Two Facilities Over $20,000 in Total Annual Savings 1.4 Year Average Payback Minimal O&M About $37,000 in Implementation Costs

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Pump Case StudyPump Case Study

Wastewater Pump House (3) 200 hp pumps (Using DOE’s PSAT Tool)

23-month payback to complete motor wiring for VFDs

(or remove VFDs)

$10,000/yr. savings to switch to Demand-Based Rate

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Reduce Energy Use in Process & Facility

Boilers & Steam Systems, HVACCompressed Air SystemsPlug Load Motors & PumpsLightingBuilding Envelope

E2 Assessment OpportunitiesE2 Assessment Opportunities

Overall ResultsOverall Results

BuildingEnergy Savings

(kWh/yr)

Demand Savings

(kW)Energy Savings

(MMBtu/yr) Cost Savings Investment Costs Payback (yr)

No. of Rec- commen-dations

Brown/Ahrens 667,140 1,086 1,671 $ 57,406 $ 782,965 13.6 11

JCTMS 393,473 - 967 $ 41,097 $ 586,265 14.3 10

Rangeland 132,759 - 409 $ 15,321 $ 196,775 12.8 7

Barret 107,200 - 574 $ 18,350 $ 258,700 14.1 9

Oppenheimer 25,353 68 66 $ 2,296 $ 33,826 14.7 5

Gottschalk 17,299 59 118 $ 2,332 $ 43,242 18.5 3

Humanities 607,387 1,250 927 $ 50,833 $ 692,128 13.6 7

Davidson Hall 252,565 404 - $ 15,420 $ 46,550 3.0 5

Metro Hall 126,011 523 22 $ 17,695 $ 51,220 2.9 8

MH Annex 238,738 16 68 $ 19,278 $ 94,325 4.9 8

Fiscal Court Bldg 170,555 478 706 $ 20,700 $ 299,730 14.5 8

Total 2,738,480 3,884 5,528 $ 260,728 $ 3,085,726 11.5 81

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E2 = Less GHG EmissionsE2 = Less GHG Emissions

Electricity Reduced/Saved – 2,738,480 kWh Save 375 Metric Tons of Coal Reduce CO2

by 1,698 Metric TonsOne of main GHG (Risen 30% Since Industrial

Revolution) Reduce Methane by 14,068 Metric Tons

More Potent GHG Than CO2

Reduce Nitrous Oxide (NOx) by 24,334 Metric TonsCombines with Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) & Sunlight to

Make Smog

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Technology Diffusion Technology Diffusion InitiativeInitiative

Technical Assistance for ImplementationOpportunity & technology identification

Identify interested clients

Top management (core values & goals)

Financial (procurement & financing)

Legal considerations & contracts

Installation, startup & training

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Daylight Harvesting BallastsDaylight Harvesting Ballasts

Photosensor Dip Switch

Light Fixtures

SkylightsSkylights

Row 1 Row 2 Row 3

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Daylight Harvesting BallastsDaylight Harvesting Ballasts

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Results

Daylight Harvesting BallastsDaylight Harvesting Ballasts

Energy Savings (kWh/yr)

Energy Cost Savings

($/yr)

% Energy Savings

Coleridge Taylor- Library

1,074 $69 52.4%

Coleridge Taylor – Stairwell

3,041

(24 hrs.)

$194 48.5%

Whitney Young – Library

1,782 $43 55.2%

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Daylight Harvesting BallastsDaylight Harvesting Ballasts

Benefits: Average of 50% energy savings

Demand reduction

Better quality light

Requires no wiring to central control panel

Can integrate with on/off control systems

Qualifies for state & federal energy incentives

Easy installation

Initial low cost premium (~$52 vrs. $34)

VendingMiserVendingMiser Testing Testing

Energy Savings 30% to 60%

A typical refrigerated vending machine can use over 2.600 kWh/yr At $0.08/kWh = $210/yr

VendingMiser TestingVendingMiser Testing

Temperatures inside the machine ran between 41 and 43˚F without the Vending Miser. The red line indicates that power usage was significantly

reduced when traffic was low, nights and weekends.

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What are Boiler Controls?Add-on controls to space heating boilers (Hot Water/

Steam) to reduce short-cycling & improve efficiency

TDI – Boiler ControlsTDI – Boiler Controls

Boiler Controls work because boilers: Are Sized for the coldest day Short cycle Are Inefficient Do not have

hot water resets

& other controls

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Results

TDI – Boiler ControlsTDI – Boiler Controls

Energy Savings

W/O Controls (Therms/DD)

Energy Savings

with Controls (Therms/DD)

Energy Savings (Therms/

DD)

Energy Cost

Savings

($/yr)

% Energy Savings

Male High School 6.69 6.49 0.2 $1,170 3%

(15%)

Seneca High

School17.18 16.21 0.97 $5,670 6%

(10%)

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Soci

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Soci

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Economics

Economics

EnvironmentEnvironment

TripleTripleBottom LineBottom Line

Sustainable PerformanceSustainable Performance

Triple Bottom LineSocial well-beingStrategic plan for economic goalsGuiding Principles for

Environmental Management System

• Pollution Prevention & Energy Efficiency

• Compliance with all regulations

• Continual improvement

• Conservation of natural & cultural resources

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KY EXCEL is a voluntary program open to any individual, business or

organization that wishes to improve & protect Kentucky’s

environment in ways that extend beyond Kentucky’s environmental

requirements.

www.dca.ky.gov/KYEXCEL

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“Leader” = EMP Implementation

“Partner” = EMP Development

“Master” = EMS Excellence

Acceptance & Compliance

Tolerance

Denial

Evolution of EnvironmentalEvolution of EnvironmentalManagement PlanningManagement Planning

Sustainability

Reactive

Proactive

Mission Driven

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KPPC Contact InfoKPPC Contact Info

Cam Metcalf ………… cam.metcalf@louisville.edu

Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center (KPPC)420 Lutz HallUniversity of LouisvilleLouisville, Kentucky 40292

Phone: (502) 852-0965

Fax: (502) 852-0964

Web Site: www.kppc.org