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University College Cork

Energy Review 2015/16

Student: Pat Mehigan.

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UCC Energy Review 2015/16

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Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4

1 PAST AND PRESENT ENERGY USE 7

1.1 Electrical 7

1.2 Natural Gas 8

2 SIGNIFICANT ENERGY USERS ELECTRICAL 9

2.1 Western Gateway Building 10

2.2 Food Science Building 13

2.3 Kane Building 17

2.4 Boole Complex 19

2.5 Bioscience 22

2.6 Brookfield 24

2.7 Cavanagh Building, Pharmacy 26

2.8 O’Rahilly Building 27

2.9 Student Centre 28

2.10 Glucksman Art Gallery 29

2.11 BSU Building. 32

2.12 Environmental Research Institute. 34

2.13 Aula Maxima 35

3 SIGNIFICANT ENERGY USERS NATURAL GAS 36

3.1 CHP 37

3.2 Main Campus steam boilers 38

3.3 Brookfield 41

3.4 Campus East Gas Skid 41

3.5 Cavanagh Building, Pharmacy 43

3.6 Food Science Building 43

3.7 Biosciences 44

3.8 WGB 45

3.9 BSU 46

4 ENERGY BASELINE 48

4.1 Electrical 48

4.2 Natural Gas 49



5 ENERGY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (EnPIs) 50

5.1 Electrical 50

5.2 Natural Gas 51

6 ENERGY OBJECTIVES, TARGETS AND ACTION PLANS. 52

6.1 Electrical 52

6.2 Natural Gas 57

7 Significant Energy Users -. The variables and people that affect energy use 62

7.1 Electrical 62

7.2 Natural Gas 71



EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This document records the results of an energy review, undertaken in Q3 2016, of the

operations at University College Cork (UCC). The scope was to review the electrical and

natural gas users and to determine the significant energy users (SEU’s), identify the

variables and people that impact them, identify areas for maintaining and improving energy

performance. The results were obtained from metering information available on the site

metering package and the available billing data. From the review the site SEU’s were

determined based on:

The amount of energy they use.

And / or

The ability to reduce the energy consumption through the register of energy saving

opportunities.

Previously the on line Enerit management system was utilised to provide the energy review

for the College. Following a hosted server system failure in 2015/16, a significant amount of

data was lost on the enerit database. In addition, a dedicated energy manager was

appointed in May 2016. As a result of these two events, the management approach to the

ISO5001 EnMS has been revised with the following major changes:

SEU’s broken down into buildings, as opposed to equipment, i.e. HVAC, lighting etc.

Weekly ENPI’s developed.

The approach to energy management for 2016/17 will mainly focus on housekeeping

measures and the implementation of appropriate controls while a number of live ESO’s will

also be progressed.

The objective for 2016/17 will be to maintain the existing consumption levels for UCC,

despite the planned increases in occupied space, namely the Western Gateway and Food

Science Building.

CAUL are excluded from the scope of this review as well as Tyndall national Institute and the

Mardyke arena as both areas operate their own independent ISO50001 process.

Therefore, the predicted Oct 2016 to Sept 2017 consumption levels are:

19,775,000 kWh of electrical energy and 37,260,000 kWh of natural gas.



The SEU’s and the appropriate EnPI’s for electrical and gas consumption are detailed in the

following tables.

Table of Electrical SEU’s at UCC

Building % of Electrical Energy across UCC

EnPI ( in term) weekly kWhr

EnPI (out of term) weekly kWhr

kWh/m2/a 2015/16

WGB 20 81,000 76,500 140

Food Science 12 44,933 44,933 121

Kane 10 39,964 35,851 147

Boole 9 39,399 27,010 96

Bioscience 8 30,315 30,315 217

Brookfield 7 26,071 21,310 85

Pharmacy 5 19,070 18,917 173

ORB 4 17,138 13,723 70

Student Centre 3 11,575 7,876 120

Glucksman 2 5,200 4,500 166

BSU 2 8,157 6,997 1,456

ERI 2 8,024 7,271 137

Aula Max / WW 2 7,209 5,840 67

The above SEU’s account for 87% of the electricity consumed across UCC.



Table of Thermal SEU’s at UCC

SEU Why EnPI 2016

kWh/week

CHP Significant natural gas user, producing electricity and using the waste heat for building heating as well as steam for heating and process requirements – accounts for 58% of NG use

Note1

Main Campus Boilers

Significant natural gas user, producing steam for heating and process requirements – accounts for 10% of NG use

Base load of

26,856 kWh with 2,438 kW per HDD (13)

Brookfield Note 2 Significant natural gas user for heating– accounts for 4% of NG use

Base load of

18,110 kWh with 976 kW per HDD (13)

East Campus Significant natural gas user for heating– accounts for 4% of NG use

Base load of

1,168 kWh with 1,154 kW per HDD (13)

Pharmacy Significant natural gas user for heating– accounts for 3 % of NG use

Base load of

5,827kWh with 506 kW per HDD (13)

Food Science Significant natural gas user for heating– accounts for 3 % of NG use

Base load of


Bioscience Significant natural gas user for heating– accounts for 3 % of NG use

Base load of


WGB Significant natural gas user for heating– accounts for 3% of NG use

Note 2

BSU – Note 2 Significant natural gas user for heating– accounts for 2 % of NG use

Base load of


The above SEU’s account for 90 % of the natural gas consumed across UCC.

Note 1: Natural gas meter not connected to the UCC metering package. ESO raised to install

metering and address. See section 4.3.

Note 2 – Monthly EnPI from billing data as the existing meters are not connected to the UCC

metering package. ESO raised to install metering and address.



1 PAST AND PRESENT ENERGY USE

1.1 Electrical

The table below shows the annual electrical energy use (GWh/a) since 2008/9

Area 08/9 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13 13/14 14/15 15/16

UCC 21.3 20.8 20.7 20.63 20.10 19.79 19.91 19.78

WGB 1.2 1.41 2.13 2.97 2.74 3.02 3.20 4.07

FSB 2.11 2.19 2.06 2.09 2.15 2.26 2.27 2.36

Kane 2.48 2.54 2.40 2.32 2.15 2.03 2.09 2.01

Boole 2.60 2.63 2.40 2.13 1.99 1.99 1.91 1.82

Bio 1.81 1.90 1.76 1.74 1.72 1.63 1.63 1.60

BHSC 1.3 1.27 1.25 1.17 1.19 1.21 1.29 1.28

Pharm NA NA 1.11 1.18 1.15 1.17 1.01 0.98

ORB 0.99 0.96 0.72 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.88 0.82

Student 0.64 0.63 0.56 0.59 0.56 0.62 0.56 0.54

Glucksman 0.45 0.25 0.42 0.13 0.42 0.42 0.44 0.40

ERI 0.50 0.48 0.46 0.44 0.43 0.42 0.42 0.41

BSU 0.40 0.43 0.43 0.43 0.44 0.53 0.44 0.40

Aula 0.35 0.36 0.31 0.36 0.36 0.34 0.34 0.35

The electrical energy consumption for 2015/16 was compared with degree day data (cooling

and heating) and no meaningful correlation was found between the two.



1.2 Natural Gas

The table below shows the annual natural gas use (GWh/a), where available, since 2008/9.

Year 08/9 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13 13/14 14/15 15/16

UCC 23.00 23.2 23.44 19.20 21.90 19.32 28.59

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CHP NA NA NA 2.61 3.12 2.82 11.2

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Boilers 5.3 5.93 6.96 4.48 4.76 4.07 4.58 3.85

BHSC 1.65 1.53 1.48 1.53 1.48 1.31 1.40 1.43

East skid 2.35 2.20 1.95 1.68 2.06 1.88 1.94 1.59

Pharm NA NA NA NA NA 1.16 1.02 0.92

FSB NA NA NA NA NA 0.90 0.96 0.91

Bio NA NA NA NA NA 0.94 0.87 0.80

WGB 0.74 0.60 0.68 0.52 0.87 0.68 0.89 1.08

BSU 0.83 1.04 0.96 0.87 1.09 0.84 0.99 0.91

Note 1: Increase in the CHP gas consumption associated with the change of ownership from third party vendor to UCC in April 2015.



2 SIGNIFICANT ENERGY USERS ELECTRICAL

From the 2015/16 energy review, the SEU’s were selected based on the amount of energy

they use or the ability to reduce the energy consumption.

Area Description % of Site

energy use

WGB WGB building, located on the Western Road houses

lecture rooms, offices, conferencing facilities, Labs.

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Food Science

Building

A research intensive building, FSB houses labs, dairy

processing, brewery, meat processing areas as well as

office spaces.

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Kane Building The Kane building is home to research labs, IT data

centre, Lecture theatres and offices.

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Boole Library Main Campus library. 9

Bioscience The building accommodates scientific labs, seminar

rooms and office rooms.

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Brookfield Teaching rooms, medical simulation labs, offices and lecture halls.

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Pharmacy Houses Labs, lecture halls, cleanroom and café. 5

ORB Home to offices, classrooms and café. 4

Student Centre UCC student centre, i.e. shops, computer rooms, halls, bar and café.

3

Glucksman UCC art gallery. 2

ERI Environmental Research Building, offices, heat pump, research labs.

2

BSU Home to research labs 2

Aula Located in the Quad, home to offices , conference rooms.

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Others Other sites (91), i.e. houses etc. account for the remaining 13% of energy use.

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The following sections give a summary of the main significant energy users.



2.1 Western Gateway Building

The WGB, located on the western road accounted for 20% of the site load in 2015/16,

consuming 4.07 GWh, up 870,000 kWh from 2014/15, due to the opening of the

Neuroscience area and the ongoing commissioning of the BSU area. With the addition of the

BSU in the building, the site energy consumption is expected to significantly increase in

2016/17.

Graph above shows the increase in the energy consumption since 2013 as a result of the

increase in floor area and occupancy.

The building, opened in 2008, has seen significant increases in its energy consumption as a result of the increases in floor size and occupation:

Oct ’08 – Sept ‘09 UCC took possession of the building in August 2009

Computer Science, Mathematical Science & Physiology moved in.

Oct ’09 – Sept ‘10 Flood impact Nov 19th 2009 to April 2010.

Oct ’10 – Sept ‘11 Computer Science, Mathematical Science, Physiology, Pharmacology,

and Technology Transfer.

Oct ’11 – Sept ‘12 Anatomy and Biochemistry moved into WGB Sept 2011.

Oct ’12 – Sept ‘13 Cell Signalling Labs and offices occupied in May 2012.

Oct ’13 – Sept ‘14 Epidemiology, Suicide Awareness, 3rd Floor Research labs occupied in June 2013

Oct ‘14 – Sept ‘15 Neuroscience labs opened in June 2015

Oct ’15 – Sept ‘16 Commissioning of the BSU

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The site is closely managed by a dedicated FM department who also have responsibility for

energy management. The departments approach is to manage the night time load,

eliminating energy waste as opposed to energy use. The department undertakes daily

checks on the previous day’s energy use, identify wastage and follow up with building

occupants.

2016/17 will see a further increase in the energy consumption for the WGB due to the

planned occupation of the newly installed BSU area. The area will be energy intensive,

operating 24/7 to support cleanroom operation, including temperature and humidity

requirements. Based on recent trials in September 2016, the facility support equipment will

add 14% to the weekly energy consumption in the building. The energy use associated with

the lab equipment is not known at the time of writing the report. The start-up and

occupation of the BSU is expected to start in February 2017 with commissioning taking place

until then.

The BMS at the WGB also records the energy data for the building and in the summer of

2016 the metering system for the University was extended to the WGB. Following the

transfer of the metering data the following chart shows the typical energy split across the

WGB



Based on the findings the 2016/17 WGB EnPI’s are:

In term

Weekly EnPI 81,000 kWh/week (weekly average for

2015/16 plus impact of BSU)

Out of term


2015/16 plus impact of BSU )

Actions planned for 2016/ 17 include:

1. Extend the metering plan for the WGB.

2. Development of EnPIs for the WGB SEU’s.

3. Ensure efficient operation / commissioning of the BSU area.

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WGB energy consumption breakdown

MCC's (AHU / Pumps) Chillers Ground Floor Kitchen

Gd Floor 1st Floor 2nd Floor

3rd Floor Unknown



2.2 Food Science Building

The Food Science building (FSB) was originally constructed in the 1970’s and measured

14,662 m2 across five floors. The buildings accommodate a variety of teaching and research

space. The Processing Hall (Block C) section of the complex was originally constructed to

accommodate large industrial scale food processing equipment. In 2010 by adding two

floors to the Processing building and a single floor on a section of the academic block, the

building footprint increased by a further 4,750 m2.

Area Function m2 % of campus load

% of UCC site load

Electrical Intensity kW/m2/an

Block A

Academic teaching labs / Post Grad labs / offices

4,490 5 3.3 134

Block B

Academic teaching labs / Post Grad labs / offices

5,910 5 3.4 96

Block C

Food Processing hall / Food Ireland

7,748 10 7.1% 137

Block E

1,248 0.6 0.4 58

In 2015/16 the FSB accounted for 12% of electricity consumed across all of UCC and 19% of

electricity across the main campus.



50% of the energy consumed in the FSB is metered and the chart below shows the

annualised energy consumption of the metered areas. From the data available it is shown

that the metered areas have reduced by 130,000 kWhr/year while the unmetered load has

increased by 420,000 kWh/year, resulting in the 6% increase in the FSB consumption.

Graph above shows annual metered consumption from Jan 2010

Graph above compares average weekly consumption 2008-2016

In August 2016 additional metering was added to give 100% metering coverage across the

FSB. Based on one month of metering data the energy is consumed across the flowing areas

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Estimated energy split across the FSB, based on August 2016 metering data.

Block C, while accounting for 46% of the buildings energy consumption, marginally

consumes more energy per m2 than Block A. The consumption in Block C is also expected to

significantly increase in Q4, 2016, with the planned occupation and operation of the Food

Ireland section which since its construction in 2010, has remained largely unoccupied with

only minimal services running.

Area Board

% Load across FSB

Main Campus UCC

A Block A all areas - board SDB 11 26.2% 4.9% 3.3%

B SDB 9, First floor 8.2% 1.6% 1.1%

B SDB 7 first floor 6.8% 1.3% 0.9%

B SDB 5 third floor 5.6% 1% 0.8%

B SDB 8 first floor 3.4% 0.7% 0.4%

B SDB 6 third floor 0.7% 0.15% 0.10%

C SDB 2 first floor 13.6% 2.6% 1.8%

C SDB 12 11.1% 2.2% 1.5%

C SDB 13 Food Ireland 10.3% 3.0% 2.0%

C MMC 02 Food Ireland 6.0% 1.6% 1.1%

C SDB 14 Food Ireland 2.7% 0.6% 0.4%

C Process Hall lighting 2.4% 0.4% 0.1%

E Block E all areas 3.2% 0.6% 0.4%

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Energy split across the FSB

Block C

Block A

Block B

Block E



One ESO (003) was completed in the summer of 2016 and involved the changing out of

1,100 lamps to LED type, reducing the lighting load by an estimated 126,000 kW/h/annum.

(Potential 5% reduction in weekly energy consumption across the FSB).

Based on the findings the 2016/17 FSB EnPI’s are:

2016/17


2015/16, not inc Block E as occupied by

another department)

The following actions are planned for 2016/17:

1. Investigate Block A energy consumption as it consumes 26% of the building load.

2. Review metering plan for the FSB.

3. Consider the potential for ‘saver saves’ scheme which might be possible following

the expansion of the metering system in August 2016

4. Put in place protocols and operational controls to ensure Food Ireland areas are

operated efficiently.

5. Installation of PV array as part of the SEAI funded Better Energy Communities

Scheme.



2.3 Kane Building

The Kane (Science) building is a 1970’s era building with six floors with a total floor area of

13,700 m2. The building accounts for 10% of the energy consumed across UCC. The building

houses research and teaching labs, lecture halls, computer labs, the main campus data

centre, offices and a café.

From previous audits the main energy users across the building are HVAC, lighting,

fumehoods and ICT equipment, including the data centre. Electrical consumption is metered

at the main incomer to the building with no additional sub metering in place.

Graph shows the annual consumption profile of the Kane Building.

Significant energy savings have been realised through:

Improvements in energy housekeeping such as fumehood operation, time schedules.

Refurbishment projects such as lab upgrades, lighting upgrades and a new data

centre which would have included for energy efficiency within their design.

Reduction in occupation i.e. weekend and out of term hall bookings have reduced

and transferred to the WGB since 2014.

The kampus kitchen also reduced in size and relocated from the basement to the

ground floor at the end of term in 2015.

Since 2010 the average weekly energy consumption of the Kane building has reduced by

20%.

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2,100,000

2,200,000

2,300,000

2,400,000

2,500,000 Kane Annual Electrical consumption



Graph shows the average weekly energy consumption of the Kane building since June 2012.

From initial metering completed in August it was found that the data centre accounts for

21% of the Kane consumption. The remaining 79% is spread across 11 other boards.

Weekly consumption for the Kane was reviewed and it was determined that the term

timetable influences the weekly consumption by an average of 15%.

Based on the findings the 2016/17 Kane EnPI’s are:

In term


2015/16)

Out of term


2015/16)


1. Extend metering plan for the area, based on identifying the internal SEU’s of the

building.

2. Review Kane SEU’s and put EnPI’s in place.

3. Investigate ESO’s in lighting and fumehood operation.

4. Review air compressor operation and requirements.

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2.4 Boole Complex

The Boole complex comprises the Boole Library and the adjoining lecture theatres. The

original building was constructed in the 1980’s and further extended in 2006 to bring the

total floor area to 18,826 m2. The Library building has five floors, level Q-1 to Q+3 with the

main plantrooms and electrical room located on floors Q-2 and Q+4. A number of

investments have taken place since 2009 to reduce the annual consumption of the library by

29%.

Year Project Savings per year

2009 Boole Basement Lighting upgrade ( corridor) 12,403 2009 Boole 3 Lecture lighting upgrade 12,400 2009 Boole 4 lecture lighting upgrade 13,400 2010 Boole 2 lecture lighting upgrade 10,400 2011 Boole AHu 6 – VSD and CO control strategy 85,680 2012 Boole AHU 5 VSD and CO control strategy 85,860 2014 Boole LED in library 14,500

Est annualised savings since 2010 895,000 kWh

Table of energy saving investments in the Boole complex since 2009

Graph shows the annualised data consumption for the Boole Complex.

The board location in Q-2 accounts for 69% of the energy consumed. Over 23 separate

boards are fed from Q-2 and would typically include lecture theatres, lighting, general

services distribution and facility support equipment. Q-4 board feeds 12 sub boards, serving

chillers, AHU’s and other facility support equipment. Despite having 11 sub users metered in

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the Boole complex, 48% of the energy load is unmetered. The unmetered load comprises of

over 20 sub boards.

Energy consumption for the Boole is heavily influenced by the College term schedule and

the library opening times.

Term Mon – Fri Sat / Sun

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Reading Room 22.00-02.00

10.00-18.00

10.00-22.00

The weekly in term energy consumption would typically be 40% above the out of term

weekly consumption due to increased opening times and occupancy levels. The savings

achieved through the investments as well as operational changes in the plant running times

and set points has significantly reduced the weekly in term energy consumption as shown in

the table below.

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Boole Library Energy Users MCC8 Q2

PC labs Q8

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External weather conditions would also slightly influence the energy consumption in the

Boole as chilled water is used to provide cooling to the building as well as dehumidification

and cooling to the special reading rooms that are home to rare books and manuscripts,

theses, microfilms, specialist research materials. The cooling loop is split into two main

loops, one of which operates 24/7 due to the special collection requirements and the other

to provide general cooling to the building.

Weekly consumption for the Boole was reviewed and it was determined that the term

timetable influences the weekly consumption. Based on the findings the 2016/17 Boole

EnPI’s are:

In term

Boole Weekly EnPI 39,399 kWh/week (weekly average for

2015/16)

Out of term

Boole Weekly EnPI 27,010 kWh/week (weekly average for

2015/16)

The following actions are planned for the 2016/17:

1. Extend / adjust metering plan for the complex following audit of unmetered load.

2. Communicate weekly to Colleges on energy usage.

3. Investigate suitability for saver saves scheme.

4. Assess the impact of chilled water consumption on the building load.

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2.5 Bioscience

The Bio-Science building, built in 2003 and extended in 2008; includes 5 floors with a total

useful area of 7,409m2. The building accommodates scientific labs, seminar rooms and

office rooms. The annual energy consumption has reduced by 6% compared to 2008 figures

and this has been achieved through housekeeping measures and from an energy awareness

campaign for that building in 2010.

Graph shows the annual energy consumption profile for the Bioscience building.

Weekly energy data from 2008 to 2016 was reviewed and it was found that average weekly

energy consumed was not significantly impacted by the term timetable. This can be

explained as the building is home to a large number of research projects and lab areas and

the activity levels remain constant throughout the year

Weekly average energy consumption for Bioscience

Year In term Out of term Delta

2008/9 34,475 32,871 5%

2009/10 36,162 36,754 -2%

2010/11 36,159 34,828 4%

2011/12 33,907 32,358 5%

2012/13 32,905 33,030 0%

2013/14 31,337 31,240 0%

2014/15 31,293 31,303 0%

2015/16 30,357 29,814 2%

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The main electrical meter for the Bioscience building is recorded on the site metering

package and using 2015/16 as a baseline for the building the following chart plots the daily

energy profile for the building.

The night load for the building typically accounts for 31% of the daily energy use and

remains constant, irrespective of term time while there is a very slight reduction in the

daytime profile for the out of term timetable.

An energy review, conducted in July 2015, by Frontline energy, identified 10 ESO’s that

could potentially reduce the annual consumption of Biosciences by 20%, thereby reducing

the annual energy consumption of UCC by 1.6%. The ESO’s identified ranged from low level

to a high level of capital investment.

Based on the findings, the Bioscience EnPIs for 2016/17 are

2016/17


2015/16)


1. Review the requirement to extend the metering plan for the building.


3. Investigate suitability for Saver saves scheme.

4. Revisit Frontline Energy audit and progress approved ESO’s

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2.6 Brookfield

The Brookfield site was acquired in circa. 1999 and subsequently developed to become the

College of Medicine and Health at the Brookfield Health Sciences Complex (BHSC). The

Complex provides teaching facilities for approximately 3,000 undergraduate and post

graduate students. The complex, built in 2005, measures 12,562 m2.

In 2016 the ASSERT Centre, was added to the complex. The new 4 storey building, totalling

2,400 m2 is home to teaching simulation rooms, laboratories, lecture rooms, offices and

ancillary spaces.

The BHSC and Assert building comes under the remit of the WGB FM department and this

department have been actively engaged in managing the energy consumption across the

complex. The cost of the energy consumption comes out of the overall FM budget for the

BHSC.

Through operational control and good housekeeping the WGB FM department reduced the

annual consumption from a high of 1.77 GWh/year in 2006/2007 to 1.26 GWh/year in

2013/14. With the construction and occupation of the ASSERT centre the energy

consumption across BHSC has increased to 1.28GWh/year. When including the increased

footprint of the ASSERT building, the BHSC has achieved, since 2008, a 20% reduction in

electrical energy consumed per m2.

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Weekly energy data from 2011 to 2016 was reviewed and it was found that term time had

an impact on the average weekly energy consumption.

Weekly average energy consumption

Term time In term Out of term Delta

2010/11 24,802 19,150 23%

2011/12 23,692 20,154 15%

2012/13 23,839 19,056 20%

2013/14 23,658 19,671 17%

2014/15 25,701 20,071 22%

2015/16 25,835 21,053 19%

Based on the findings the 2016/17 Brookfield EnPI’s are:

In term

Weekly EnPI 26,071 kWh/week

Out of term




2. Conduct audit based on metering review.


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2.7 Cavanagh Building, Pharmacy

Constructed in 2005 and measuring 5,960 m2, the Pharmacy building is home to the school

of Pharmacy and houses lecture halls, computer labs, chemistry teaching labs, cleanroom,

offices and a café. As part of the SEAI “Engaging People” program of 2014/15, the Pharmacy

building was part of a trial where the energy budget for the building was transferred to the

school of Pharmacy. The school, with the assistance of the B&E department, became more

involved in managing the energy consumption across the school with the added incentive of

any savings made would go back to the school for discretionary spending. Alternatively, if

the energy consumption increased the school would have to make up the shortfall in energy

spend from within their own operating budget. The chart below shows a remarkable 12%

drop in annual energy consumption since the program commenced in 2014/15, achieved

through the building occupants, i.e. switch off campaign, reduced time schedules etc.

Weekly energy data from 2011 to 2016 was reviewed and it was found that the term time

had little impact on the average weekly energy consumption. This can be attributed to the

large number of research projects and lab areas within the building and as a result the

activity levels remain fairly constant throughout the year

Based on the findings the 2016/17 Pharmacy EnPI’s are:

2016/17 EnPI

Weekly EnPI 19,070


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2. Conduct audit based on the metering review and identify ESO’s.

3. Communicate weekly to the College on its energy usage.

2.8 O’Rahilly Building

The O’Rahilly building (ORB) is home to the school of Arts & Business. The 5 storey building,

built in the late 1990’s measures 11,812m2. The building houses offices, classrooms,

computer labs and a café. A PV array is located on the roof of the building and supplies

approximately 1% of the 885,000 kWh consumed annually.

Graph shows the annual energy consumption profile for the area.

Since 2009 the annualised energy consumption in the ORB has reduced by 24%, attributed

to improved housekeeping and reduced operating times on facility equipment.

Weekly energy data was reviewed and it was determined that the term timetable influences

the energy consumption in the ORB:

Based on the findings the 2016/17 ORB EnPI’s are:

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2. Conduct audit based on metering review.

3. Assess the feasibility of rolling out the ‘saver saves’ to the schools within the

building.

4. Review suitability of lighting replacement project.

2.9 Student Centre

Originally constructed in 1994, the student centre underwent significant expansion in 2004.

The extension, spread over 4 floors, increased the building footprint to 4,485m2. The

building is home to offices, bookshop, cafes, bar, meeting rooms and conference hall.

The student centre is operated and managed by a separate management company which

employs a dedicated FM for the building. Following a review with the management

company in 2015, the student centre agreement was revised to allow the charging of

utilities to the company, i.e. student centre pays for its electricity, gas and water. Energy

reviews were held with the FM for the building which also included giving the FM access to

the BMS and energy metering for the centre.

As a result of this the annualised energy consumption has decreased by 13%. The reductions

were achieved through housekeeping measures such as reduced operating times and set

points. As expected, due to reduced opening hours out of term, i.e. building closes at 17.00,

reduced café operation and closure of the bar for the summer months, the weekly

consumption varies by 35% between in term and out of term time

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Based on the findings the 2016/17 EnPI’s for the student centre are:

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1. Review the most recent audit by Gen Europe which identified 32,000 kW/h/year (6%

of the annual consumption) in 8 ESO’s and implement selected options

2. Review metering plan for the area.

3. Communicate weekly energy consumption to the FM of the student centre.

2.10 Glucksman Art Gallery

Accounting for 2% of the electricity consumed across the College, the Lewis Glucksman

Gallery is a cultural and educational institution that promotes the research, creation and

exploration of the visual arts. Located at the main entrance to University College Cork on

Western Road, the Glucksman is an award-winning building that includes display spaces,

lecture facilities, a riverside restaurant and gallery shop. The Gallery is opened to the public

Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00 to 17.00 and from 14.00 to 17.00 on Sundays. While the

Gallery is closed to the public on Mondays the building is in use to facilitate the use of the

Café, meeting rooms and for Gallery staff.

Energy consumption can be impacted by the type of exhibition taking place in the Gallery as

each exhibition could require different environmental conditions, i.e. lighting levels, close

control on room environmental conditions. The gallery would typically host 4 – 5 exhibitions

a year and would build workshop programs and education events around the exhibitions.

The Gallery would also host and partake in a range of events throughout the year, such as

culture night, community arts, heritage week etc.

Since 2013 the annualised energy consumption has increased from a low of 404,000

kWh/year (Jul12-Jun 13) to a high of 445,000 kWh/year (Apr 15-Mar 16).



Graph shows the annualised consumption of the Glucksman Gallery since May 2013.

Using the metering data available the average weekly energy consumption for the Gallery

has increased 18% above the with the 2012 average weekly electricity consumption levels.

Graph shows the average weekly consumption of the Glucksman Gallery since June 2012.

From discussions with the staff at the Gallery the cause of the increase cannot be attributed

to any event / additional equipment etc.

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Electricity would be consumed through the heat pump, lighting, pumps, ICT and HVAC

systems. Initial metering studies have shown that the heat pump system accounts for 24%

of daily electrical consumption and lighting (exhibition space) would take a further 4%.

Following the energy audit of July 2016 two ESO’s were implemented:

ESO 037:

Depending on the exhibition taking place, the AHU 3 feeding the close control gallery can be

turned off should the exhibition not require the stringent environmental conditions.

Previously this unit would have been running 24/7. Based on the unit running 13 weeks of

the year the estimated savings are 23,000 kWh/year.

ESO 038:

AHU 2 which serves the general exhibition space would have been running 24/7. Following a

review with the staff the unit now operates as per the opening times of the Gallery, saving

an estimated 85,000 kWh/ year through reducing AHU running time and heat pump loading.

Based on the findings and the ESO’s implemented the 2016/17 EnPI’s for the Gallery are:

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gallery.

2. Review SEU’s within the Gallery and put EnPI’s in place.

3. Communicate weekly to Gallery management on energy usage.

4. Conduct a detailed audit of the building to identify savings and reason for increase in

the night time baseload.

5. Review the use of halogen lighting and if they can be replaced with LED (energy,

safety and maintenance benefits).

6. Determine if AHU 2 operating mode can be run based on fabric protection and CO2

levels only.

2.11 BSU Building.

The BSU building, measuring 1,419 m2 and located off Main campus, houses research labs,

cleanrooms and office areas. One electrical meter is fitted on the main supply into the

building and the area accounts for 2% of the electrical load across UCC.

Consumption increased significantly from Nov 14 to Apr 15 due a particular research

project. Once completed, the annualised consumption levels returned to 405,000 kWhr. In

2016/17 the building will be vacated and operations transferred to the WGB. It is not known

at this stage as to what the future use of the building will be.

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There are no energy reviews planned for this area as the operations are been transferred.

The energy review will be revisited should the relocation of the BSU function be delayed.

Based on the findings the 2016/17 EnPI’s for the BSU are:

In term


Out of term




2.12 Environmental Research Institute.

The Environmental Research Institute (ERI), located off campus on the Lee Road, consumes

2% of the electricity across UCC. The building is home to 3,000m2 of customised

laboratories, pilot trial space, environmental control rooms, office space and two seminar

rooms with the capacity to house 100 researchers. It has been built to the highest standards

of contemporary sustainable design with many sustainable energy features such as solar

panels, geothermal heat pumps and heat recovery systems.

Consumption has decreased by 12% when compared to 2013 levels. The weekly consumption was reviewed and there was no significant change in the weekly energy consumption between in-term / out of term calendars.

Based on the average weekly consumption over 2015/16, the ERI ENPI for 2016/17 is:

Year round

Weekly EnPI 8,024kWh/week


1. Conduct energy audit of ERI to determine the SEU’s.

2. Communicate weekly energy consumption to the building manager.

3. Assess the suitability of the ‘saver saves’ for the ERI.

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2.13 Aula Maxima

The Aula Maxima is located in the Main Quad The area consumes 2% of the electrical energy across UCC. The annual consumption has increased by 2% when compared to 2008 levels.

The weekly consumption was reviewed and it was found that the term timetable had an

impact on the weekly electrical consumption levels. Based on the average weekly

consumption over 2015/16, the EnPI’s for 2016/17 are:

In term

Weekly EnPI 7,209 Wh/week

Out of term



1. Conduct energy audit of the Aula Maxima to determine the SEU’s

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3 SIGNIFICANT ENERGY USERS NATURAL GAS

From the 2015/16 energy review, the SEU’s were selected based on the amount of natural

gas they consume and/or the ability to reduce their consumption.

Area Description % of Site gas

use

CHP 2 off CHP units used to generate steam and LPHW. 58

Main Campus Steam boilers

2 off Natural Gas fired shell & tube boilers that generate steam at 7 bar gauge.

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Brookfield Gas feed for BHSC boilers 4

Campus East Gas feed for student centre, ORB, Pagoda etc. 4

Cavanagh building

Gas feed for boilers 3

Food Science Gas feed for boilers 3

Bioscience Gas feed for boilers 3

WGB Gas feed for WGB boilers 3

BSU Gas feed for boilers BSU research building 2

Others Other sites (22) account for the remaining % of energy use.

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The following section gives a summary of the main users of natural gas.



3.1 CHP

The CHP system is made up of 2 off 1 MW/hre units that feed into 2 CHP boilers and account for 58% of the natural gas consumed in UCC.

Boiler Manufacturer Rating Operating Pressure

Year of Manufacture

Boiler No. 2

7,00 kg/hr 7 Bar 1999

Boiler No. 4

700 kg/hr 7 Bar 1999

Since 2000, the CHP units were operated by a third party with UCC purchasing the electrical

output only from the CHP. In April 2015 the ownership of the CHP’s transferred to UCC

along with the associated gas consumption.

The CHP runs 7 days per week for 15 hours per day and produces:

Electricity- Approximately 50% of the electricity to the campus is generated via the

CHPs.

Steam to (1) supplement the steam from the main steam boilers during the heating

season and (2) to feed the FSB outside of the heating system, i.e. when the main

steam boilers are off.

LPHW to (1) feed the heating circuits in the Kane building (2) provide heating for the

Kane DHW loop and (3) preheat the feed water to the boiler feed tank.

Gas consumption was recorded through the third party BMS package and as a result

metering data is not available to complete weekly regression analysis on the unit. Using the

monthly billing data a poor correlation was found between the gas consumption and

external temperatures.



This would have been expected as (1) the CHP runs in the summer months to feed steam to

the FSB, i.e. not impacted by external conditions and (2) the blast coolers are constantly

dumping heat as there is not enough demand on the LPHW loop in the Kane building.

Despite this waste, it is still more efficient to run the CHP as opposed to the main boilers.


1. Progress the installation of a stand alone steam generator for the FSB.

2. Progress the ESCO Pilot project to replace the existing steam heating system with a

MPHW system.

3. Install gas metering to allow energy balance on the user to be completed.

4. Assess the impact of running the units 24/7.

3.2 Main Campus steam boilers

The Boiler-house in UCC is equipped with two Natural Gas fired shell & tube boilers that

generate steam at 7 bar gauge. The boilers account for 10% of the annual gas consumption

across UCC and would typically run for 7-8 months of the year.

The steam generated by these boilers is used to supplement the steam output from the CHP

System boilers to meet the overall campus steam demand.

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Boiler Manufacturer Rating Operating

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Manufacture

Boiler No. 1 Stone Metric 200MK8 7,260 kg/hr 7 Bar 1987

Boiler No. 3 Ruston Thermax 11 11,790 kg/hr 7 Bar 1999

The operating regime for the steam boilers is as follows:

Boiler No.3, the larger of the two steam boilers is set to automatically come on line

to supplement the CHP Units in meeting the peak morning heating load.

During winter time boiler 1 is manually brought on line, while Boiler No 3 goes into

standby. Boiler 1 continues to run for the day and is taken off line at the end of the

working day, when boiler3 takes over the load, depending on the time schedule.

Boiler No. 3 remains on line as determined by the Energy manager, to suit the

seasonal demands.

This regime means that both boilers are at operating pressure or in hot stand-by

mode for most of the working week.

Both boilers are fitted with flue dampers that are interlocked with the start up sequence to

reduce boiler standing losses and dry cycling losses. Steam is used for the provision of space

heating and domestic hot water across the Campus as well as for some process heating in

the Food science building.

Four main distribution lines are used to deliver steam to the following plant room and

buildings:

Building Use

Main Quad Area heating via heat exchanger.

Windle Building Area heating via heat exchanger.

Main Restaurant Area heating via heat exchanger.

Civil Eng Area heating via heat exchanger.

Boole Library Area heating via heat exchanger.



Kane Building Feeds heating coils in AHU’s

Food Science Feeds heating coil on AHU 1 / process steam

Single factor regression analysis was undertaken on the natural gas consumption and the

heating degree days for 2015/16. A strong correlation of 0.86 was found, with the base

temperature of 13 oC.

Therefore the predicated gas consumption can be calculated by the equation below:

Predicted weekly gas consumption in kWh. = [(Number of HDD @ 13 oC ) * 2438]+26,856

kWh


1. Review system properties, timeclocks and heating systems fed from the steam

heating network.

2. Progress the installation of a stand alone steam generator for the FSB.


MPHW system.

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The BHSC accounts for 7% of the gas consumed across UCC. Gas is consumed through the

main LPHW boilers. The LPHW provides heating to the building as well as the DHW

calorfiers. The boilers are run year round do the configuration of the DHW system. The

boilers are under the control of the WGB FM department, who since 2006/7 have achieved

an 18% reduction in natural gas consumption. It is not possible to undertake weekly

regression analysis on the BHSC complex as the existing gas meter feeding the BHSC is not

on the site metering package. Instead regression analysis was undertaken on the available

billing data between 2015/16 and a strong correlation of 0.94 was obtained.

Therefore, the predicated gas consumption can be calculated by the equation below:

Predicted monthly gas consumption in kWh. = [(Number of HDD @ 13 oC ) * 976]+18,110

kWh.


1. Review system properties, timeclocks and heating systems.

2. Connection of gas meter to the site metering package.

3.4 Campus East Gas Skid

4% of the gas consumed across UCC is consumed through the east gas skid which feeds the

Geography building, student centre and the ORB. The table below outlines the consumers of

gas within each building:

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Student centre Gas is consumed via the main boilers for LPHW, DHW systems while the cafes also consume natural gas.

ORB Gas is consumed via the main boilers for LPHW and DHW systems

Geography Gas is consumed via the main boilers for LPHW and DHW systems





Predicted weekly gas consumption in kWh. = [(Number of HDD @ 13 oC ) * 1154]+1,168

kWh.



2. Installation of sub metering for the 3 buildings.

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3.5 Cavanagh Building, Pharmacy

The Pharmacy building accounts for 3% of the overall gas consumption across UCC.

Natural gas is consumed via the LPHW boilers to provide heating to the building and AHU’s

as well as heating the DHW loop. Single factor regression analysis was undertaken on the

natural gas consumption and the heating degree days for 2015/16. A strong correlation of

0.90 was found, with the base temperature of 13 oC.


Predicted weekly gas consumption in kWh. = [(Number of HDD @ 13 oC ) * 506]+5,827 kWh



2. Assess the feasibility for the installation of a smaller boiler to fed DHW during the

summer months.

3.6 Food Science Building

The FSB building accounts for 3% of gas consumption across UCC.


as well as heating the DHW loop. LPHW is required year round to maintain the

environmental conditions within the food processing areas.

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heating degree days for 2015/16. A correlation of 0.82 was found, with the base






3.7 Biosciences

The Bioscience building accounts for 3% of the gas consumed across UCC.


as well as heating the DHW loop. LPHW is required year round to maintain the

environmental conditions within the cleanroom areas.




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3.8 WGB

The WGB, despite its building size of 29,263 m2, consumes only 3% of the gas consumption

across UCC. A weather-compensated (60 - 40°C) low pressure hot water (LPHW) radiator

system heats naturally ventilated areas. Heating is provided by 2 X 1.1 MW gas fired

condensing boilers, which also provide back up for the Heat Pump heating system. Gas is

also consumed within the café areas.

It is not possible to undertake weekly regression analysis on the WGB as the existing gas

meter feeding the building is not on the site metering package. Instead regression analysis

was undertaken on the available billing data between 2013/16 and a weak correlation of

0.44 was obtained, indicating that there is either (1) opportunity for system improvement or

(2) the impact of the external temperature on gas consumption is significantly reduced due

the building design, i.e. heat pump, heat recovery systems etc.

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3.9 BSU

The BSU accounts for 2% of the gas consumption across UCC through its main boilers, which

feed the LPHW systems. Due to the environmental conditions of the research area the

boilers operate 24/7/365.

It is not possible to undertake weekly regression analysis on the BSU as the existing gas

meter feeding the building is not on the site metering package. Instead regression analysis

was undertaken on the available billing data between 2015/16 and a strong correlation of

0.83 was obtained.

y = 283.68x + 60878 R² = 0.4399

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4 ENERGY BASELINE

4.1 Electrical

The baseline for electrical usage is from October 2015 to September 2016. Based on this

energy review each SEU will have an individual baseline as well as a predicted energy

consumption for the 2016/17 term.

SEU 2015/16 Consumption

(GWh/year)

2016/17 Consumption

(GWh/year)

WGB 4.07 4.68

FSB 2.36 2.36

Kane 2.01 2.01

Boole 1.82 1.82

Bioscience 1.6 1.6

Brookfield 1.28 1.28

Pharmacy 0.98 0.98

ORB 0.82 0.82

Student Centre 0.54 0.54

Glucksman 0.40 0.30

ERI 0.41 0.41

BSU 0.40 0.40

Aula Maxima 0.35 0.35

Refer to the action plan, section 6.1, for details of how the 2016/17 consumption figures will

be realised.



4.2 Natural Gas

The baseline for gas usage is from October 2015 to September 2016. Based on this energy

review each SEU will have an individual baseline which will be optimised as part of the

2016/17 action plan.

SEU 2016/17 EnPI Weekly kW/m2/a 2015/16

CHP NA NA


[(Number of HDD @ 13 oC ) * 2,438]+26,856 kWh

NA

Brookfield- (Monthly)

[(Number of HDD @ 13 oC ) * 796]+18,110 kWh.

7

Campus East [(Number of HDD @ 13 oC ) *

1,154]+1,168 kWh.

90

Pharmacy [(Number of HDD @ 13 oC ) *

506]+5,827 kWh

161

FSB [(Number of HDD @ 13 oC ) * 647]+4,407 kWh

47

Bioscience [(Number of HDD @ 13 oC ) *

416]+5,453 kWh

108

WGB To be developed. 37

BSU (Monthly) [(Number of HDD @ 13 oC )

*440 ]+30,346kWh.

3,289

Refer to the action plan, section 6.2, for details of how the 2016/17 consumption figures will

be realised.



5 ENERGY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (EnPIs)

5.1 Electrical

The overall site usage is determined mainly by the performance of the SEU’s as they account

for 87% of the site. Specific EnPIs are applied to each SEU as follows:

Building % of Electrical Energy across UCC

EnPI ( in term) weekly kWhr

EnPI (out of term) weekly kWhr

Basis

WGB 20 81,000 76,500 Weekly consumption formed the basis for the

EnPI plus increase from BSU areas

Food Science 12 44,933 44,933 Weekly consumption formed the basis for the

EnPI

Kane 10 39,964 35,851 Weekly consumption formed the basis for the

EnPI.

Boole 9 39,399 27,010 Weekly consumption formed the basis for the

EnPI.

Bioscience 8 30,315 30,315 Weekly consumption formed the basis for the

EnPI

Brookfield 7 26,071 21,310 Weekly consumption formed the basis for the

EnPI.

Pharmacy 5 19,070 18,917 Weekly consumption formed the basis for the

EnPI.

ORB 4 17,138 13,723 Weekly consumption formed the basis for the

EnPI

Student Centre 3 11,575 7,876 Weekly consumption formed the basis for the

EnPI.

Glucksman 2 5,200 4,500 Weekly consumption formed the basis for the

EnPI

ERI 2 8,157 6,997 Weekly consumption formed the basis for the

EnPI.

BSU 2 8,024 7,271 Weekly consumption formed the basis for the

EnPI



Aula Max / WW 2 7,209 5,840 Weekly consumption formed the basis for the

EnPI.

5.2 Natural Gas

The overall site gas usage is determined mainly by the performance of the SEU’s as they

account for 90 % of the site. Specific EnPIs are applied to each SEU as follows:

Area EnPI (kWh/week) % of Site

gas use

Method

CHP NA 58 NA



10 Single factor regression.

Brookfield- (Monthly)

[(Number of HDD @ 13 oC ) * 796]+18,110 kWh.



1,154]+1,168 kWh.



506]+5,827 kWh





416]+5,453 kWh


WGB To be developed. 3 Single factor regression.

BSU (Monthly) [(Number of HDD @ 13 oC )

*440 ]+30,346kWh.




6 ENERGY OBJECTIVES, TARGETS AND ACTION PLANS.

6.1 Electrical

Based on the most recent energy audit of the SEU’s and a review of the 2015/16 energy

performance our objective for 2016/17 is not to exceed the existing SEU’s kWh/year of

energy consumption, with the exception of the WGB. It is anticipated in 2016 /17 that the

WGB and FSB electrical consumption will increase due to changes in footprint and activity

levels but by what level remains to be seen. The lighting replacement projects completed in

2016/17 will realise savings in the Boole and the FSB. With the appointment of a dedicated

Energy Manager in May 2016, it is recognised that a period of assessing the existing energy

management practices and ESO’s will result in a delay in the planning and implementing the

ESO’s. With a capital budget of €2,000,000 to be spent between 2016-2020, the Energy

Manager will use the 2016/17 energy action planning process to identify the technical ESO’s

to be implemented while also supporting the ESO’s in progress. In the meantime, through

communication, housekeeping and potential roll out of the saver saves scheme, the Energy

manager will continue to promote and influence energy conservation behaviour.

6.1.1 WGB objectives, targets and action plans.

SEU Name WGB

2016/17 Energy Target Conduct detailed energy audits and extend metering plan to determine ENPIs for the buildings SEU. Minimise the impact of the newly constructed lab areas.

Actions required to achieve target

Work with the WGB FM department to roll out metering and implement SEU EnPIs. Work with the FM department in minimising the impact of the new areas.

Ensure facility services operating correctly, equipment maintenance completed.

ESO


building.

2. Review SEU’s and put EnPI’s in place.

3. Communicate weekly to WGB on energy usage.

Schedule

Operational management to be on going throughout the year. New metering to be installed in Q4.

Audit to be completed in Q1, 2017, following the metering roll out.

Responsible WGB FM department are responsible for managing the electricity consumption. The Energy Manager (EM) is responsible for the roll out of metering, development of EnPi’s and weekly communication with the FM department.

Measuring and monitoring Weekly monitoring of energy consumption. Tracking of action plan.



6.1.2 FSB objectives, targets and action plans.

SEU Name FSB

2016/17 Energy Target Maintain weekly EnPi’s despite increase in occupancy levels.


Investigate Block A energy consumption as it consumes 26% of the building load. Communicate

weekly on the FSB energy consumption. Put in place protocols and operational controls to

ensure Food Ireland areas are operated efficiently. Ensure facility services operating correctly,

equipment maintenance completed.

ESO

1. Installation of PV array 2. Consider the potential for ‘saver saves’ scheme which might be possible following the

expansion of the metering system in August 2016.

3. Use OPW optimising power at work program to encourage behavioural change.

Schedule Q1 2017.

Responsible EM, Superintendent of Engineering (SOE), B&E minor works office.


6.1.3 Kane Building objectives, targets and action plans.

SEU Name Kane Building

2016/17 Energy Target Maintain weekly EnPIs for the SEU


Conduct detailed energy audits and extend metering plan to determine ENPIs for the buildings SEUs. Ensure facility services operating correctly, equipment maintenance completed

ESO 1. Extend metering plan for the area and develop EnPIs for SEU’s 2. Lighting upgrades and fume hood operation studies.

Schedule

Operational management to be on going throughout the year. New metering to be installed in Q4. Audit to be completed in Q1, 2017, following the metering roll out.

Fumehood feasibility study in Q1 2017.

Responsible EM, SOE, B&E minor works office.


6.1.4 Boole Complex objectives, targets and action plans.

SEU Name Boole Complex

2016/17 Energy Target Maintain weekly EnpI’s despite increase in opening hours.


Work with the Boole Library department to roll out metering and implement SEU EnPIs. Communicate on weekly energy consumption.


ESO 1. Extend saver saves scheme.

Schedule Q4 2016



Responsible EM, SOE


6.1.5 Bioscience objectives, targets and action plans.

SEU Name Bioscience

2016/17 Energy Target Reduce the annual energy consumption by 62,000 KWh


Extend metering and implement SEU EnPI’s. Communicate on weekly energy consumption. Fix 5

th floor lab lighting system, reducing the lighting load by 62,000 kWh pa

Ensure facility services operating correctly, equipment maintenance completed

ESO 1. Extend saver saves scheme.

Schedule Q2 2017.


Measuring and monitoring Weekly monitoring of energy consumption. Tracking of action plan

6.1.6 Brookfield objectives, targets and action plans.

SEU Name Brookfield

2016/17 Energy Target Maintain weekly EnPIs for the SEU despite increase in floor area.


Extend metering and implement SEU EnPI’s. Communicate on weekly energy consumption.


ESO None planned.

Schedule Q2, 2017

Responsible EM, WGB FM department.

Measuring and monitoring Weekly monitoring of energy consumption. Tracking of action plan

6.1.7 Pharmacy objectives, targets and action plans.

SEU Name Pharmacy

2016/17 Energy Target Maintain weekly EnPIs for the SEU.


Conduct detailed energy audits and extend metering plan to determine ENPIs for the buildings SEU. Communicate on weekly energy consumption


ESO

1. Extend metering plan 2. Conduct building audit. 3. Communicate weekly on energy consumption

Schedule Q3, 2017





6.1.8 O’Rahilly Building objectives, targets and action plans.

SEU Name ORB

2016/17 Energy Target Maintain weekly EnPIs for the SEU


Conduct detailed energy audits and extend metering plan to determine ENPIs for the buildings SEU. Extend metering and implement SEU EnPI’s.


ESO 1. Assess the suitability of saver saves scheme. 2. Lighting replacement / controls upgrade.

Schedule Q2 2017.

Responsible EM, SOE, BE minor works


6.1.9 Student Centre objectives, targets and action plans.

SEU Name Student centre

2016/17 Energy Target Reduce consumption by 12,000 kWh per year


Extend metering and implement SEU EnPI’s.


Implement ESO’s

ESO 1. Lighting replacement projects. 2. Stop AHU LPHW pumps when there is no demand for heat

Schedule Q2 2017.

Responsible EM, Student centre FM


6.1.10 Glucksman Gallery, objectives, targets and action plans.

SEU Name Glucksman

2016/17 Energy Target Reduce annual consumption by 80,000 kWh


Extend metering and implement SEU EnPI’s. Ensure facility services operating correctly, equipment maintenance completed. Implement ESO’s.

Communicate on weekly energy consumption to Gallery management.

ESO 1. Extend the saver saves scheme. 2. Change out of halogen to LED units.

Schedule Q2, 2016

Responsible EM, SOE, Gallery management.




6.1.11 BSU building, objectives, targets and action plans.

SEU Name BSU building

2016/17 Energy Target Building due to be vacated


NA

ESO NA

Schedule NA

Responsible EM, SOE

Measuring and monitoring Weekly monitoring of energy consumption. Tracking of relocation plans for the building.

6.1.12 ERI objectives, targets and action plans.

SEU Name ERI

2016/17 Energy Target Identify main energy users under this SEU and improve on the weekly EnPI.


Conduct detailed energy audits and extend metering plan to determine ENPIs for the buildings SEU.


ESO 1. Communicate on weekly energy consumption to Gallery management. 2. Extend the saver saves scheme.

Schedule Q2, 2017

Responsible EM, SOE, ERI building manager.


6.1.13 Aula Maxima objectives, targets and action plans.

SEU Name Aula Maxima

2016/17 Energy Target Maintain existing EnPI’s for the SEU.


Conduct detailed energy audits and extend metering plan to determine ENPIs for the buildings SEU.


ESO None planned

Schedule Q4,2017

Responsible EM, SOE




6.2 Natural Gas

Based on the most recent energy audit our objective for 2016/17 is not to exceed the

existing kW/m2 for the SEU’s as listed below.

SEU 2016/17 EnPI Weekly kW/m2/a 2015/16

CHP NA NA



NA

Brookfield- (Monthly) [(Number of HDD @ 13 oC ) * 796]+18,110 kWh.

95.3


1,154]+1,168 kWh.

90.2


506]+5,827 kWh

161


47


416]+5,453 kWh

108

WGB To be developed. 37

BSU (Monthly) [(Number of HDD @ 13 oC ) *440

]+30,346kWh.

3,290



6.2.1 CHP Gas objectives, targets and action plan

SEU Name CHP

2016/17 Energy Target Develop weekly EnPi’s


Extend metering and implement SEU EnPI’s.


ESO

1. Progress the installation of a standalone steam generator for the FSB.


MPHW system.

2. Trial impact of CHP running 24/7.

Schedule Q4, 2016


Measuring and monitoring Weekly monitoring of gas consumption. Tracking of action plan.

6.2.2 Main campus steam boilers.

SEU Name Main campus steam boilers

2016/17 Energy Target Maintain weekly EnPi’s


Review system properties, timeclocks and heating systems fed from the steam heating network.

Weekly monitoring of EnPi


ESO

1. Progress the installation of a standalone steam generator for the FSB.


MPHW system.

3. Trial impact of CHP running 24/7.

Schedule Q1,2017

Responsible EM, Superintendent of Engineering (SOE), B&E minor works office.




6.2.3 Brookfield objectives, targets and action plans.

SEU Name BHSC

2016/17 Energy Target Maintain monthly EnPi’s


Monthly monitoring of EnPi


ESO 1. Review system properties, timeclocks and heating systems.

2. Installation of gas meter to the site metering package.

Schedule Q1,2017

Responsible EM, WGB FM

Measuring and monitoring Monthly monitoring of gas consumption. Tracking of action plan

6.2.4 Campus East Gas Skid objectives, targets and action plans.

SEU Name Campus east gas skid

2016/17 Energy Target Maintain weekly EnpI’s despite increase in opening hours.



ESO


2. Installation of sub metering for the 3 buildings

Schedule Q1, 2017

Responsible EM, SOE




6.2.5 Pharmacy objectives, targets and action plans.

SEU Name Pharmacy





ESO


2. Assess the feasibility for the installation of a smaller boiler to fed DHW during the

summer months.

Schedule Q3, 2017



6.2.6 FSB Building objectives, targets and action plans.

SEU Name FSB






Schedule Q1 2017.

Responsible EM, SOE




6.2.7 Bioscience objectives, targets and action plans.

SEU Name Bioscience






Schedule Q1 2017.

Responsible EM, SOE


6.2.8 WGB objectives, targets and action plans.

SEU Name WGB

2016/17 Energy Target Develop weekly EnPi’s



ESO


2. Add gas meter to the online metering package.

Schedule Q1 2017.

Responsible EM, WGB FM


6.2.9 BSU objectives, targets and action plans.

SEU Name BSU

2016/17 Energy Target Maintain monthly EnPi’s





2. Installation of gas meter to the site metering package.

Schedule Q1 2017.

Responsible EM, SOE

Measuring and monitoring Monthly monitoring of gas consumption. Tracking of action plan



7 Significant Energy Users -. The variables and people that affect energy use

7.1 Electrical

SEU Name WGB

Why Responsible for 20% of the electrical consumption across UCC

Variables affecting energy use of SEU

External temperatures, term timetable, room bookings, lab equipment utilisation and room environmental conditions are the main factors affecting energy consumption within the WGB.

Persons affecting significant energy use.

The WGB FM department and lab managers. The lab managers are responsible for managing and maintaining equipment within their lab. The WGB FM department are responsible for operating and maintaining the facility support equipment.

Legal & Other requirements

Pressure profile regimes and humidity controls in the BSU areas.

SHWW act.

Indicator of conformity

BSU space environmental levels, i.e. humidity conditions, pressure profiles, equipment shutdown protocols. Facility service schedule.

EnPI reviewed on a weekly basis.

EnPI 81,000 kWh in term, 76,500 kWh weekly out of term

How monitored The WGB is metered on the online metering package with weekly energy performance communicated to the WGB FM department.

Critical parameter (s) Particulate levels, temperature requirements, space humidity requirements.

Operational controls in place

Checks on the space environmental levels and are completed by the BSU users.

The facility department ensures that the BMS is operating correctly and that maintenance contracts are in place on the main support services, i.e. AHU, extract fans etc.

Deviation Issues Any deviation (greater than 10%) in the expected weekly energy consumption is classed as a non-conformity and investigated.

Training/comp /awareness

Contractors that maintain the facility support equipment, through discussions with the facility manager, are aware of the requirements to optimise energy use and eliminate energy wastage.

Energy consumption and conservation are discussed at the regular meetings between the FM and lab managers

Responsible person Lab Manager for the process equipment / consumption. The facility manager is responsible for the facility support equipment.

Benchmark References Weekly EnPI’s

Relevant Records Non conformity registers Temperature and humidity logs and maintenance records.



SEU Name Food Science Building



Term timetable, process hall utilisation, food Ireland building occupation


SOE who is responsible for operating and maintaining the facility support equipment.

Lab managers.


SHWW act

Cleanroom environmental conditions for Food Ireland.

Indicator of conformity EnPI reviewed on a weekly basis.

EnPI 44,933 kWh / week.

How monitored The FSB is metered on the online metering package.

Critical parameter (s) Particulate levels, temperature requirements, space humidity requirements for Food Ireland.


The B&E department ensures that the BMS is operating correctly and that maintenance contracts are in place on the main energy users such as AHU’s etc.



The B&E department team members are fully aware of the basis of efficient energy operation and any changes to the BMS are agreed with the EM. Contractors that maintain the facility support equipment are aware of the requirements to optimise energy use and eliminate energy wastage.

Responsible person EM, SOE, Lab managers.


Relevant Records Non conformity register, Temperature and humidity logs and maintenance records.

SEU Name Kane Building



Term timetable, lab occupation.



Lab managers. IT manager.


SHWW act.

Fumehood operation for safe extracting of chemical cabinets.


EnPI 39,964 (in term) and 35,851 ( out of term) kWh / week.

How monitored The Kane is metered on the online metering package.

Critical parameter (s) Safe working environment within lab areas.










Relevant Records Non conformity register and maintenance records.

SEU Name Boole Complex



Term timetable, building opening times, external environmental conditions



Library staff


SHWW Act

Room environmental conditions for special collections area.



How monitored The Boole is metered on the online metering package.

Critical parameter (s) Special collections environmental conditions.


The B&E department ensures that the BMS is operating correctly and that maintenance contracts are in place on the main energy users such as AHU’s etc. The library staff manage the library areas.




Responsible person EM, SOE, Library staff.



SEU Name Bioscience



Research activities



Lab managers are responsible for managing research equipment.




SHWW Act

Room environmental conditions in the particular lab areas.



How monitored The Bioscience is metered on the online metering package.

Critical parameter (s) Room environmental conditions. / Fumehood extracts.


The B&E department ensures that the BMS is operating correctly and that maintenance contracts are in place on the main energy users such as AHU’s etc. Lab managers are responsible for lab equipment.




Responsible person SOE, Lab managers.


Relevant Records Non conformity register, temperature and humidity logs, maintenance records.

SEU Name Brookfield



Term timetable, lab occupation.


WGB FM who is responsible for operating and maintaining the facility support equipment.


SHWW Act



How monitored The Brookfield complex is metered on the online metering package.

Critical parameter (s) NA.


The WGB FM department ensures that the BMS is operating correctly and that maintenance contracts are in place on the main energy users such as AHU’s etc.


Training/comp /awareness The WGB FM department team members are fully aware of the basis of efficient energy operation. Contractors that maintain the facility support equipment are aware of the requirements to optimise energy use and eliminate energy wastage.

Responsible person WGB FM.





SEU Name Pharmacy



Research activities.





SHWW Act

Fumehood operation to provide extract to chemical cabinets.



How monitored The Pharmacy building is metered on the online metering package.

Critical parameter (s) NA








Relevant Records Non conformity register, maintenance records.

SEU Name O’Rahilly Building



Term timetable




SHWW Act


EnPI 17,138 (term) and 13,723 (out of term) kWh / week.

How monitored The building is metered on the online metering package.









Responsible person SOE, EM



SEU Name Student Centre

Why Responsible for 3% of electrical consumption across UCC


Term timetable / opening hours.


The student centre FM who is responsible for operating and maintaining the facility support equipment.


SHWW Act



How monitored The student centre building is metered on the online metering package.



The SCFM department ensures that the BMS is operating correctly and that maintenance contracts are in place on the main energy users such as AHU’s etc.


Training/comp /awareness The department team members are fully aware of the basis of efficient energy operation. Contractors that maintain the facility support equipment are aware of the requirements to optimise energy use and eliminate energy wastage.

Responsible person SCFM





SEU Name Glucksman Art Gallery



Exhibition timetable.



Gallery staff.


SHWW Act

Room environmental conditions in the Sisk room.


EnPI 5,200 (in term) 4,500 (out of term) kWh / week.

How monitored The Gallery is metered on the online metering package.

Critical parameter (s) Sisk Room environmental conditions, depending on type of exhibition.






Responsible person SOE, Gallery staff


Relevant Records Non conformity register, temperature and humidity logs, maintenance records.

SEU Name BSU building

Why Responsible for 2 % of the electrical consumption across UCC


Research activities, external temperatures, term timetable.





SHWW Act

Room environmental conditions in the particular lab areas.



How monitored The BSU is metered on the online metering package.

Critical parameter (s) Room environmental conditions.






Training/comp /awareness The B&E department team members are fully aware of the basis of efficient energy operation. Contractors that maintain the facility support equipment are aware of the requirements to optimise energy use and eliminate energy wastage.




SEU Name Environmental Research Institute



Research activities.





SHWW Act



How monitored The ERI is metered on the online metering package.











SEU Name Aula Maxima



Term timetable, room bookings.




SHWW Act


EnPI 7,209 (term) and 5,840(out of term) kWh / week.

How monitored The Aula Maxima is metered on the online metering package.






Responsible person SOE, EM.





7.2 Natural Gas

SEU Name CHP

Why Responsible for 58% of the gas consumption across UCC


Term timetable, steam usage in FSB, external temperatures.


EM who is responsible for operating and maintaining the CHP and support equipment.


Steam consumption in FSB

Indicator of conformity CHP running hours

EnPI To be developed.

How monitored The CHP is metered on the online metering package.

Critical parameter (s) Running hours.


The EM department ensures that the unit is operating correctly and that maintenance contracts are in place.

Deviation Issues Any deviation (less than 90%) in the expected weekly energy production is classed as a non-conformity and investigated.

Training/comp /awareness The B&E department team members are fully aware of the basis of efficient energy operation Contractors that maintain the facility support equipment are aware of the requirements to optimise energy use and eliminate energy wastage.


Benchmark References To be developed.


SEU Name Main campus steam boilers



External conditions, campus occupancy.




SHWW – building temperature.

Steam production for FSB ,


EnPI [(Number of HDD @ 13 oC ) * 2,438]+26,856 kWh

How monitored Metered on the online metering package.

Critical parameter (s) Applicable building temperatures, i.e. Kane, Civil Eng, Electrical Eng, Main Rest, Quad and Boole.


The B&E department ensures that the BMS is operating correctly and that maintenance contracts are in place on the main equipment items.

Deviation Issues Any deviation (greater than 10%) in the expected weekly energy consumption is classed as a



non-conformity and investigated.






SEU Name Brookfield



External conditions, building occupancy.





Indicator of conformity EnPI reviewed on a monthly basis.

EnPI [(Number of HDD @ 13 oC ) * 976]+18,110 kWh.

How monitored Billing data / consumption reviewed.

Critical parameter (s) Building temperatures.


The WGB FM department ensures that the BMS is operating correctly and that maintenance contracts are in place on the main equipment items.


Training/comp /awareness The department team members are fully aware of the basis of efficient energy operation. Contractors that maintain the facility support equipment are aware of the requirements to optimise energy use and eliminate energy wastage.

Responsible person WGB FM, EM

Benchmark References Monthly EnPI’s


SEU Name Campus East



External conditions, campus occupancy.








EnPI [(Number of HDD @ 13 oC ) * 1,154]+1,168 kWh.


Critical parameter (s) Building temperatures









SEU Name Pharmacy



External conditions






EnPI [(Number of HDD @ 13 oC ) * 506]+5,827 kWh


Critical parameter (s) Building temperatures











SEU Name FSB

Why Responsible for 3 % of the gas consumption across UCC


External conditions, processing requirements.





Processing requirements.


EnPI [(Number of HDD @ 13 oC ) *647]+4,407 kWh


Critical parameter (s) Building temperatures, cleanroom / process temperature.









SEU Name Bioscience



External conditions, lab requirements.





Processing requirements.


EnPI [(Number of HDD @ 13 oC ) * 416]+5,452kWh


Critical parameter (s) Building temperature , Room conditions.



Deviation Issues Any deviation (greater than 10%) in the expected weekly energy consumption is classed as a



non-conformity and investigated.






SEU Name WGB



External conditions, heat pump run time.





Indicator of conformity To be developed.

EnPI To be developed.

How monitored Billing data.



The WGB FM department ensures that the BMS is operating correctly and that maintenance contracts are in place on the main equipment items.



The WGB FM department team members are fully aware of the basis of efficient energy operation and any changes to the BMS are agreed with the EM. Contractors that maintain the facility support equipment are aware of the requirements to optimise energy use and eliminate energy wastage.

Responsible person WGB FM, EM

Benchmark References Historical consumption levels.




SEU Name BSU



External conditions, room conditions.





Lab environmental conditions.

Indicator of conformity EnPI reviewed on a monthly basis.

EnPI [(Number of HDD @ 13 oC ) *441]+30,436 kWh.

How monitored Billing data.

Critical parameter (s) Building temperature, lab environmental conditions.









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