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Centerpoint Energy, Inc (holding Co) — Corporate Update (2014)
34 slides from Centerpoint Energy, Inc (holding Co)'s corporate update, 2014
Slide 1: 2014 Retro-Commissioning (RCx) Program
2014 Retro-Commissioning (RCx) Program
Slide 2: RCx Staff
RCx Staff Calvin Burnham, P.E.,CEM CenterPoint – Program Manager David Ashley, P.E., CEM, LEED AP Nexant – Project Manager Richard Rusk, P.E.,CEM Nexant – Engineering Manager Timothy Griffin 2 Nexant – Project Engineer
Slide 3: Commercial Programs
Commercial Programs Healthcare (MTP) Technical & Cash incentives for eligible ECMs – Health care facilities under 300 beds Large Commercial (SOP) Cash incentives for capital expenditures Advanced Lighting Program Cash incentives for approved outdoor (MTP) LED lighting fixtures Load Management Progra
Slide 4: What is Retro-Commissioning?
Retro-Commissioning (RCx) What is Retro-Commissioning?
Slide 5: What is Commissioning?
What is Commissioning? …the process of assuring that all systems and components are designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained according to the operational requirements of the owner. Wikipedia
Slide 6: RCx Program Summary
RCx Program Summary Program Type Market Transformation Program Incentive Type Services (in-depth energy assessment) Energy Conservation Measures Low-cost / No cost measures (typically less than a 3 year Simple Pay Back) Program Duration 2004 – Present Types of Projects Office Buildings Healthcare K-
Slide 7: RCx Historical Stats
RCX Historical Stats Total Projects completed and verified 64 since 2004 Total Program Savings > 21,600 kW Peak Demand > 66,978,000 kWh/year Average Program % Savings ~ 10% kW Peak, Up to 15% kWh/year Average Energy Cost Savings ~ $0.128 per ft2 based on 50 projects Average Owner Implementation Cost
Slide 8: RCx 2013 Stats
RCX 2013 Stats Total Projects completed ** 8 Current Active Projects 20 2013 Program Savings ** 1,453 kW 10,213,281 kWh **Projected by EOY 2013 8
Slide 9: Program Benefits
Program Benefits Win! Customer! Win! RCx Agent! Win! CenterPoint! 9
Slide 10: RCx Agents
RCx Agents RCx Agents are critical members of the RCx team; their responsibilities include: Working with Owner’s facility staff to collect all necessary information and discuss potential ECMs Performing comprehensive on-site assessments for each facility, focusing on low-cost/no-cost measures
Slide 11: RCx Agents (cont'd)
RCx Agents (cont’d) Facility Owners may select an RCx agent from the approved list on CenterPoint’s Energy Efficiency website Companies interested in becoming approved RCx agents may download a RFQ from CenterPoint’s Energy Efficiency website. 11
Slide 12: Potential Customer Benefits
Potential Customer Benefits 12
Slide 13: Customer Eligibility
Customer Eligibility Non-Residential Customers in CenterPoint Energy’s electric service territory, AND Non-Transmission Customers (< 69KV service), OR Non-Profit / Educational / or Governmental Transmission Customers *** 13
Slide 14: Facility Eligibility
Facility Eligibility Size: >= 100,000 ft2 High Energy Use Intensity (EUI) – kWh/ft2 Significant Baseline kWh/yr Significant Baseline Peak kW 14
Slide 15: Customer Commitment
Customer Commitment Implementation Commitment o Implement all measures with a simple payback up to 1.5 years o Maximum commitment is $0.03/sq ft Non-implementation Penalty o Failure to meet implementation commitment o Sliding scale based on building size and identified savings 15
Slide 16: Customer Commitment (cont'd)
Customer Commitment (cont’d) Example 100,000 sq ft building 120,000 kWh savings identified Max implementation commitment = $3,000 Non-implementation Penalty = $6,000 *Average customer spending = $40,000 16
Slide 17: Regulatory Changes
Regulatory Changes New laws passed in last session of Texas Legislature called for amendments to the current energy efficiency rules. Public Utility Commission has interpreted the new laws and amended the Substantive Rules effective Jan 1, 2013. Changes Made: Addition of Winter On Peak Man
Slide 18: New Energy Efficiency Rule
New Energy Efficiency Rule … Previous EE Rule (2012) Section New EE Rule (effective January 1, 2013) Summer Peak and Winter On Peak – Summer Peak – June 1 thru Sept 30, M-F, 1pm-7pm, excluding holidays On Peak Season Dec, Jan, Feb – M-F, 6am-10am & 6pm- 10pm, excluding holidays For-profit transmissi
Slide 19: Evaluation, Measurement & Verification (EM&V)
Evaluation, Measurement & Verification (EM&V) Document Program Activities Feedback to Commission Input into Planning Activities Technical Resource Manual
Slide 20: 2014 RCx Program
2014 RCx Program • Customer cash incentives removed from the program • Customer commitment New Rules • Elimination of the Preliminary Phase report for RCx agents • Changes to RCx agent fee structure • Report completed as part of the application screening process • Owner facility benchmarked against
Slide 21: Program Phases
Program Phases Application Investigation Implementation Verification Screening Phase Phase Phase Phase • Nexant screens • Agent performs • Owner implements • Agent conducts application In-Depth Site their selected ECMs verification visit of Assessment implemented ECMs • Preliminary • Owner co-ordina
Slide 22: 2014 Preliminary Report
2014 Preliminary Report Now part of the application screening process Uses information provided in application and utility data provided by CenterPoint to benchmark facility o Compare to similar buildings in area Report will be sent to building owner (regardless if project continues to next st
Slide 23: 2014 Preliminary Report (cont'd)
2014 Preliminary Report (cont’d) Measures found in preliminary report are high level Range from lighting to plug-load Example of measures found in preliminary report 23
Slide 24: 2014 Preliminary Report (cont'd)
2014 Preliminary Report (cont’d) 24
Slide 25: 2014 Preliminary Report (cont'd)
2014 Preliminary Report (cont’d) 25
Slide 26: Typical RCx Measures
Typical RCx Measures HVAC Controls Optimization HVAC scheduling, temperature reset, chiller sequencing, etc. Outside Air Optimization Demand control ventilation, rebalancing, etc. Variable Frequency Drives Adding or optimizing VFDs (pumps, fans, etc.) (VFDs) System Repairs Control valves, damper act
Slide 27: Ineligible Measures
Ineligible Measures Equipment Replacements Chillers, air handling units (AHU’s), motors, etc. Lighting Retrofits T12s to T8s, metal halides to LEDs New DDC System Adding a full scale DDC unit Plug Loads Lamps, kitchen appliances, laptops, etc. 27
Slide 28: Sample Owner Selection Table
Sample Owner Selection Table CenterPoint Energy Retro-Commissioning Program - Owner Selection Table Project: RCx Agent: Phase: Verification Phase Estimated Select Summer Peak Period Winter Peak Period Implementation Annual Savings Simple Payback Completion measure by No. Measure Description Reductio
Slide 29: Opportunity
Opportunity RCx program has had many successful projects over the years Planning to promote some of these past projects on CenterPoint’s Energy Efficiency website Case Studies & Testimonials 29
Slide 30: Magnolia ISD
Magnolia ISD Smith Elementary Overall 24% kWh reduction in utility bills $39,000 reduction in electricity costs ECM’s : Operating Schedule & Static Pressure optimization, Demand Control Ventilation 250000 200000 150000 Pre RCx 100000 Post RCx 50000 0
Slide 31: Klein ISD
Klein ISD Klein Collins High School Overall 26% reduction in kWh Over $276,000 reduction in electricity costs ECMs: AHUs and CT fans Implementation cost = $18,330 Payback = 0.07 years (less than one month) 1,000 Annual kWh in Thousands 900 800 700 600 500 400 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
Slide 32: Healthcare - Annual Savings
Healthcare - Annual Savings+ Methodist Hospital $182,993 MDA Mays Clinic $1,815,235 MDA Lutheran Pavilion* $179,243 MDA Old Clark* $489,321 Texas Children’s Hospital* $166,266 St. Lukes O’Quinn Medical Tower* $29,565 Texas Medical Center – McGovern campus $149,488 UTMB Galveston* $108,786 Total = $3
Slide 33: Healthcare - Simple Pay Back
Healthcare - Simple Pay Back Methodist Hospital 1.25 year MDA Mays Clinic 0.01 year MDA Lutheran Pavilion* 0.27 year MDA Old Clark* 0.09 year Texas Children’s Hospital* 1.19 year St. Lukes O’Quinn Medical Tower* 0.89 year Texas Medical Center – McGovern campus 0.38 year UTMB Galveston* 2.31 year Ave
Slide 34: Questions?
Questions? For more information on CenterPoint’s energy efficiency programs, please visit: www.centerpointefficiency.com Calvin Burnham, P.E., CEM calvin.burnham@centerpointenergy.com Nexant CenterPointEnergyRCx@nexant.com 34