16-Deliberate and act on a resolution authorizing the application for Energy Efficiency and Conservation

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Common Energy Conservation Measures (ECM's) This is a relatively low-cost measure that integrates technology in Motion I Occupancy which lighting is activated only when an occupant is present. Sensors $350 -$2,000 3.1- 6.6 yrs o o 15 /0 32 /o Offices, Libraries, IT buildings, Recreation Centers, Police and Fire Departments, and Municipal Courts are common facilities to utilize this measure. This measure involves replacing the incandescent traffic signal Traffic Si9nal Bulb 1 Fixture $3,000 -$so,ooo bulbs and fixtures with LED lights. The estimated cost range is Replacement (LED) per intersection 7.2 - 2.5 yrs 40% - 85°o intended to reflect the cost of one intersection. These retrofts not only significantly decrease consumption but also typically result in lower maintenance costs due to lon er lastin forhnninnii . -A • A . MAI NTENANCE • : This low cost measure involves standard maintenance to clear the Air Coil Cleaning $200 4.7 yrs 5% -15% coils of debris. This measure can be integrated into routine maintenance rocedures. Many facilities, including those that are newly constructed, are subject to human or technological errors or variations. This measure Commissioning $21,000 - 3.3 -5.6 yrs 18°io - 30% involves a thorough checkup and tune-up of facilities to ensure that S340,000 the building and facility systems operate at optimal levels. City Halls, Detention Centers, Court Houses and Conference Centers are common facilities to utilize this measure. This measure involves taking a'big picture' look at your facilities and the design standards and specifications used, and provides Retro • commissioning Varies nla 5%-15% alternatives and recommendations to design standards and specifications and building codes, and helps to identify inherent flaws in these areas. PUMPS AND • O- High Efficiency Motors $2,000 - $4,500 10 -12.5 yrs a°io - 1o°io This measure typically involves upgrading HVAC fan motors and Pum motors with Hi h efficienc models. Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) is a technology that applies to Variable Frequency Drive many areas inciuding various types of pumps, motors and drives. (VFD) Motor Applications $5,000 -$12,000 8.3 -12.5 rs y 8% -12% Although these improvements can be costly, they can provide significant savings for entities involved with pumps and HVAC Air Handlers. Variable Frequency Drive $17,500 - This measure typically involves integrating VFD technology or (VFD) Pump Applications $43,000 70-20.3 yrs 7%- 25% Premium Efficiency Pumps into water / wastewater, pumping / rocessin and well operations. ATER USE and D • Although this measure has an approximate R01 of 9 years, it helps Low Flow Plumbing the entity to conserve both electricity and water through more Fixtures $500 -$10,00o 9.7 yrs 10% efficient plumbing fixtures. The 10% estimate does not include water savings and associated savings from pumping / processing the water. Wate~ Heater Timers 1 Time This measure allows the user to determine times which the water ciock $170 5.6 -11 rs y 1% - 3% heater does not need to operate, and can be used with Energy Efficient, Tankless and Roof-Mounted solar water heaters. WATER TREATMENT . PROCESSING Although this measure is relatively costly compared to other Waste Water Treatment 000 - $125 measures, it can result in substantial energy and monetary savings, Ptant Bubble Diffusers 1 , $250 o0o 3.3 • 4 yrs 25% - 30% with an a roximate R01 of 3 to 4 ears. Common a IIC8ti0f1S Aerators , include upgrades or enhancements to waste-heat recovery and di ester as s stems. Many water treatment facilities require a certain concentration of oxygen in order to proceed with processing. This measure allows Dissolved Oxygen Sensor $5,000 - g10 000 1 - 4.5 yrs 20°o - ao°io automatic detection of oxygen levels which, when used with (instaiq , variable speed motors, can greatly increase efficiency by modulating the motors to operation levels needed to complete the rocessin .