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City of Newport Beach
Energy Action Plan (EAP)
Agenda Item No. SS3
August 23, 2013
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This plan was prepared by Digital Energy, Inc. for the City of Newport Beach, California. The preparation
of this plan was funded by Southern California Edison Company as part of the Local Government
Strategic Plan Strategies Program funding for the 2010 -2012 Program Period under the auspices of the
California Public Utilities Commission.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
TABLE OF FIGURES .......
TABLE OF TABLES.........
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................... ..............................1
SECTION 1— INTRODUCTION .................................................................................. ..............................2
A. Recent Energy Actions ....................................................................................... ............................... 3
B. Completed Energy Projects ................................................................................ ............................... 5
SECTION 2 -CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ENERGY USE ............................................... ..............................9
A.
City Departments ................................................................................................ ..............................9
B.
Electricity Energy Usage ................................................................................... ...............................
10
C.
Natural Gas Energy Usage ................................................................................ ...............................
14
D.
Highest Energy Users ....................................................................................... ...............................
16
E.
Current Energy Programs / Policies ..................................................................... .............................21
SECTION
3 — CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH TARGET REDUCTION GOALS ................... ...............................
23
A.
Municipal Energy Use Goals ............................................................................... .............................23
B.
Community -Wide Energy Use Goals .................................................................. .............................26
SECTION
4 —CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ACTION STEPS .......................................... .............................29
A.
Municipal Facility Energy Efficiency Projects ..................................................... .............................29
B.
Funding of Projects ............................................................................................ .............................59
C.
Policies and Guidelines .................................................................................... ...............................
63
D.
Tracking .............................................................................................................. .............................67
SECTION5
— CONCLUSION ................................................................................... ...............................
69
APPENDICES
Appendix A— Historical Energy Use (Baseline)
Appendix B — Proposed Projects - Savings Calculations
Appendix C— Corporation Yard and Utilities Yard - Building Area Estimate
Appendix D — Electricity and Natural Gas Rate Calculations
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TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1— OCCELP Tiers and Criteria for Each ............................................................... ...............................
4
Figure 2 — City Streetlight 15 -Year Master Plan ............................................................. ...............................
5
Figure 3 — Structure of Utility Expenses .......................................................................... ..............................9
Figure 4 - Electricity Use (kWh) - by Fund ...................................................................... .............................10
Figure 5 - Electricity Use (kWh) - by Department .......................................................... .............................11
Figure 6 - Electricity Use (kWh) - by Department Division (Enterprise Only) ................ .............................12
Figure 7 - Electricity Usage (kWh) - by Department Division (General Fund Only) ....... .............................13
Figure 8 - Natural Gas Use (Therms) - by Fund .............................................................. .............................14
Figure 9 - Natural Gas Usage (Therms) - by Department ............................................... .............................15
Figure 10 —AB 32 Scoping Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions ........................ .............................23
Figure 11— Municipal Electricity Use Savings Goal ...................................................... ...............................
25
Figure 12 - Municipal Natural Gas Use Savings Goal ..................................................... .............................25
Figure 13 — Community Electricity Use Savings Goal ................................................... ...............................
26
Figure 14— Summary of Electricity Use vs. Goal ............................................................ .............................70
Figure 15— Summary of Natural Gas Use vs. Goal ......................................................... .............................70
TABLE OF TABLES
Table 1— Summary of Energy Savings - City Streetlight Efficiency Project ..................... ..............................6
Table 2 - Electricity Use and Cost - by Fund ................................................................... .............................10
Table 3 - Electricity Use and Cost - by Department ....................................................... .............................11
Table 4 - Electricity Use and Cost - by Department Division (Enterprise Only) ............. .............................12
Table 5 - Electricity Usage and Cost — by Department Division (General Fund Only) ... .............................13
Table 6 - Natural Gas Use - by Fund ............................................................................... .............................14
Table 7 — Natural Gas Use - by Department .................................................................. .............................15
Table 8— Highest Energy Using Buildings —Top 10 ....................................................... .............................16
Table 9 - Highest Energy Using Buildings— Notable Mentions ...................................... .............................17
Table 10 - Highest Energy Using Accounts —Top 10 ...................................................... .............................18
Table 11- Highest Energy Using Accounts — Notable Mentions .................................... .............................19
Table 12 — Highest Energy Using Buildings per Square Foot —Top 10 .......................... .............................20
Table 13 — Summary of Energy Efficiency Measures in the Pipeline — Central Library . .............................29
Table 14— Summary of Energy Efficiency Measures in the Pipeline — Water Pumping Systems ...............30
Table 15 - Summary of Proposed Projects— Central Library ......................................... .............................32
Table 16 - Summary of Proposed Projects— Police Department ................................... .............................38
Table 17 - Summary of Proposed Energy Efficiency Measures ...................................... .............................44
Table 18 — Summary of Past, Present, and Future Energy Efficiency Projects .............. .............................69
Table 19 — EAP Implementation Plan ........................................................................... ...............................
71
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Executive Summary
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The California Assembly Bill 32 - California Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32) sets a target to
decrease emissions statewide to 1990 levels by the year 2020. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions to
1990 levels means cutting approximately 30% from business -as -usual emissions levels projected for
2020, or about 15% from today's levels. The City of Newport Beach recognizes the impact carbon
emissions have on global climate change.
The City is aiming to reduce its energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) to become a
more sustainable community. The main goal of the Energy Action Plan (EAP) is to provide a roadmap for
the City of Newport Beach to reduce GHG through reductions in energy used in facility buildings and
operations. This EAP identifies past energy measures that have been implemented and present
measures that currently are in that process, all of which will contribute to the energy reduction goal. In
addition, this EAP identifies other potential energy reduction measures that the City will consider for
future implementation.
The City's long term vision for energy efficiency focuses around three primary objectives:
1) Reduce the City's carbon footprint and its adverse effect on the environment
2) Conserve energy at the local government facilities
3) Raise energy conservation awareness in local community and improve the quality of life
This EAP outlines various measures and strategizes numerous methods on how the City's long term
vision can be achieved. Key goals of this EAP are highlighted in the list below.
• Meet and exceed AB 32 energy reduction goals;
• Be an example for energy efficiency and sustainability at City facilities;
• Continue interacting, educating, and informing the community about energy efficiency and
greenhouse gas emissions;
• Explore the newest "green" technologies and methods to decrease future energy dependency;
• Explore renewable energy recourses (not limited to solar) and possible financing based on
available grants /rebates;
• Enhance energy efficiency and operations in existing buildings through systematic
commissioning strategies or independent energy efficiency studies;
• Evaluate all the suggested energy efficiency action measures presented in this EAP, establish a
priority for implementation, and determine possible funding sources.
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Section 1 Introduction
SECTION 1- INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this Energy Action Plan (EAP) is to identify the City of Newport Beach's long -term vision
and goals on achieving energy efficiency in local government facilities and in the community. The
driving force for City of Newport Beach's energy efficiency efforts includes demonstrating leadership
through the implementation of cost - effective energy efficiency improvements in their own facilities,
minimizing costs associated with energy and utilities, and protecting the environment. The EAP is
intended to guide the City to reduce greenhouse emissions by lowering municipal and community wide
energy use.
The City of Newport Beach understands the role energy usage and energy efficiency plays in maintaining
a sustainable environment. The City is committed to promoting long -term climate action activities in
order to reduce energy usage and mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Local governments play an important role in leading the community by example. This EAP shows the
multiple strides the City has taken towards a more sustainable environment. These energy efficiency
improvements in government operations provide a foundation for more comprehensive community -
wide efficiency strategies. This EAP provides additional strategies that provide a path towards
optimizing energy use in the city, reducing utility costs, and maximizing operational productivity of
facilities.
Created in partnership with Southern California Edison (SCE) and Southern California Gas Company
(SCG), this EAP identifies municipal strategies to achieve the City's long -term electricity and natural gas
efficiency goals. This integration of City -wide municipal strategies allows the City to lead by example.
The key objectives of this Energy Action Plan are as follows:
• Create a long -term vision for energy efficiency.
• Provide and assess information related to City energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Highlight the City's major energy using facilities.
• Establish reduction targets for energy efficiency.
• Identify and prioritize goals, policies, and actions to achieve energy reductions.
• Provide a framework implementing the identified goals, policies, and actions.
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Section 1 Introduction
A. Recent Energy Actions
The City of Newport Beach has a history of promoting sustainability and energy conservation.
Specifically as it pertains to municipal facilities, the City has taken a proactive role in implementing
energy reduction measures whenever possible and as funding permits. In the pursuit of its energy
saving goals, the City has always sought out assistance and leveraged available resources. These have
included grants from the federal government, incentives from utility companies, and assistance from
energy partnerships.
Orange County Cities Energy Leadership Partnership Program ( OCCELP)
In an effort to increase City -wide energy efficiency, the City of Newport Beach entered into a joint
partnership in 2011 with Southern California Edison (SCE) via the Orange County Cities Energy
Leadership Partnership Program (herein called, " OCCELP" or "Partnership ") for the 2010 -2012 funding
cycle. The Partnership allows the City of Newport Beach to be incentivized for electricity and natural gas
saved for municipal retrofit projects and community outreach efforts.
The OCCELP was initially established to provide funds to participating Partnership cities when the cities
invest in energy efficiency projects. It was designed to provide integrated technical and financial
assistance to help local governments effectively lead their communities to increase energy efficiency,
reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect air quality, and ensure that communities are sustainable.
Existing Partnership participants include the cities of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Fountain
Valley, Westminster, and Costa Mesa.
The Partnership provides a performance -based opportunity for the City of Newport Beach to
demonstrate energy efficiency leadership in its community through energy saving actions, including
retrofitting its municipal facilities as well as providing opportunities for constituents to take action in
their homes and businesses. By implementing measures in its own facilities, the City of Newport Beach
has led by example. The City, SCE, and SCG have worked together to increase community awareness of
energy efficiency and positioned the City as a leader in energy management practices.
There are four Partnership levels in the OCCELP — Valued, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. As the CitVs
energy efficiency increases, the monetary benefits per kWh saved also increase. The City is presently a
Valued level partner and is aiming towards the higher level tiers. The figure below outlines the various
criteria and incentives for the various partnership levels. As shown, to achieve Silver, Gold and Platinum
status, the City needs to initiate, complete, and implement an Energy Action Plan (EAP).
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Figure 1— OCCELP Tiers and Criteria for Each
Valued Partner 16— ,`1Vzdd=
kWh Energy Savings ( %)
-
5%
10%
20%
Benefits
$0.03 /kWh
$0.06 /kWh
$0.09 /kWh
$0.12/kWh
Custom Programs
Energy Efficiency Criteria
>> Commitment to Long Term
> City initiates Energy Action Plan
>> City completes Energy Action
>> City implements Energy Action
Energy Efficiency Leadership
Plan
Plan
Commintmentto Partnership
>> Target at least 25% of city
> Target at least 50% of city
>> Target at least 100% of city
goals including energy savings in
facilities to complete specified
facilities to complete specified
facilities to complete specified
municipal facilities
EE upgrades
EE upgrades
EE upgrades
>> Target 5% kWh reduction for city
>> Target 10% kWh reduction for
>> Target 20% kWh reduction for
facilities
city facilities
city facilities
Co- sponsor marketing&
>> Co- sponsor marketing&
>> Co- sponsor marketing&
outreach to the community on EE
outreach to the community on EE
outreach to the community on EE
programs
programs
programs
Demand Response Criteria
» Enroll in California's Statewide
>> At least one eligible faci lity to
)> Have at least 25% of eligible
>> At least one eligible facility must
rlex Alert and implement an
participate in one SCE Demand
facilities participate in an SCE
participate in SCE's Auto Demand
internal educational campaign
Response program
Demand Response program
Response program
At least one eligible facilityto
>> Conduct co- branded marketing
>> Have at least50 %of eligible
develop a Demand Reduction
and outreach to residential
facilities participate in an SCE
Action Plan to be followed
customers on SCE's Demand
Demand Response program and
during a rlex Alert event
Response programs
develop a Demand Reduction
Action Plan for the participating
facilities
Distri bute Energy Sol utions
>> At least one eligible facility
>> Organize a local outreach event
brochure to partner employees
implement a DR measure
during Spring /Summer season to
recommended from the iDSM
promote Demand
audit
Response /iDSM
Complete an integrated Demand
Side Management (iDSM) audit
at all eligible facilities
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Section 1 Introduction
B. Completed Energy Projects
City Streetlight Efficiency Project
In September 2009, City of Newport Beach received an award of $853,300 from the State Department of
Energy. The Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant " EECBG" funds were used to support the City of
Newport Beach's efforts to upgrade the City streetlights through its "City Streetlight Efficiency Project ".
EECBG funds were used to finance part of a large -scale LED streetlight installation. Under its 15 -year
Master Plan, the City Streetlight Efficiency Project will upgrade the City's deteriorating streetlight
system. In addition to providing significant energy savings, the project will also improve the quality of
lighting throughout the City streets.
Figure 2 below presents a high -level view of the master plan. Highlighted areas denote sections of the
City where streetlight conversions are proposed.
Figure 2 — City Streetlight 15 -Year Master Plan
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Over the past four years, the City has completed installations at multiple site - locations including:
Balboa Pier
• Newport Pier and adjacent McFadden Plaza
• Harbor View Community
• San Joaquin Hills Road
• Irvine Avenue
• Bayside Drive
• Harbor Island Drive
• Westcliff Community
• Anniversary Tract
General scope -of -work has included the following:
1. Remove existing incandescent streetlights that run on an old series circuit and replace them
with light- emitting diode (LED) or high - pressure sodium (HPS) fixtures that connect to the City's
parallel circuit system.
2. Replace existing double arm streetlights with single arm streetlights. The single arm streetlights
will use high - output, low energy consuming luminaries, which will consume less than half the
power of the double -arm fixtures.
3. Permanently remove selected streetlight poles. Strategic placement of the new high- efficiency
streetlights will provide the same level of brightness in the area with a fewer number of lights.
The multiple installations were broken up into three different projects, namely: FY 09/10, FY 10/11, FY
11/12, and FY 12/13. Total annual energy savings for the projects are summarized in the table below:
Table 1— Summary of Energy Savings - City Streetlight Efficiency Project
Project
Annual Electricity Savings
(kWh) [1]
Annual Natural Gas
Savings (Therms)
Fiscal Year 2009 -2010 Streetlight Conversion
29,802
0
Fiscal Year 2010 -11 Streetlight Conversion
69,167
0
Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 Streetlight Conversion
27,470
0
Fiscal year 2012 -2013 Streetlight Conversion
20,200
0
TOTAL
126,439
0
(1] Savings based on SCE Installation Report
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Section 1 Introduction
New Building Construction — LEED
City of Newport Beach is committed to the mission of building a community that is sustainable and
environmentally - friendly. This is clearly exemplified by its recent construction efforts that have aimed
to achieve a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. The LEED green
building rating system is designed to promote design and construction practices that increase
profitability while reducing the negative environmental impacts of buildings and improving occupant
health and well- being. City of Newport Beach recently constructed a new senior center (OASIS) which
successfully achieved a LEED Silver certification, and the new Civic Center that is being considered for
LEED Gold certification. The section below outlines these two projects specifically highlighting their
LEED sustainability features.
OASIS Senior Center 1
The Oasis Senior Center successfully achieved a LEED Silver Certification. Some of the major elements
incorporated into the design are high- energy efficient windows, mixed mode air conditioning /heating
systems, LED lighting systems, incorporation of natural ventilation and glare - controlled daylight, reuse
and reduction of demolition and construction waste, treatment of storm water and runoff through
landscaping and bio- swales, high- efficiency plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems, as well as drought -
tolerant plants to reduce water usage; concrete parking lots to reduce site temperatures and lighting
demand; an integrated transit program for building users, extensive use of environmentally preferable
building materials, as well as incorporation of a 22 kW laminate rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system to
generate approximately 5 - 10 percent of the facility's electricity. The PV system is expected to generate
approximately 31,000— 32,000 kWh of electricity annually.
The 36,500- square -foot center is located on the site of the former senior center serving the Corona del
Mar neighborhood. Construction of the new facility began in March 2009 and was completed in
October 2010. The center features a dedicated art facility, computer lab and library, a family room with
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an ocean view terrace, a fitness center, a dance room, seven classrooms, a full- service kitchen and
catering facilities, a 6,000- square -foot event space, a central outdoor courtyard with stage and outdoor
cooking facilities, community garden plots, administrative offices, and a visitor shuttle service.
New Civic Center s
In May of 2010, the City of Newport Beach began construction of its Civic Center & Park Project. The
project was completed in early 2013, with LEED Gold Certification potential joining a long list of recent
projects with LEED in Orange County. As of 2012, there are 144 Orange County projects totaling 19
million square feet that have achieved some form of LEED status.
The project features a new City Hall, a 17,000- square -foot expansion of the existing library, a 450 -space
parking garage, and a new 17 -acre park. The design of the City Hall is marked by the iconic 'sail' of the
council chambers room as well as the rhythmic, wave - shaped roof structure, which extends throughout
the length of the building. This roof shape provides natural daylighting and ventilation for the building
occupants. The civic lawn located outside of the City Hall entrance is serving as a community meeting
area for outdoor events. The Civic Center park is the City of Newport Beach's fifth largest park.
Sustainability has taken up a home in Orange County, and Newport Beach is no different. The project
team included such sustainable design features as: passive heating and cooling systems including a
raised floor air system, a building orientation to maximize natural ventilation and daylighting, and an
advanced lighting system to reduce energy costs. The park also includes native and drought - tolerant
species that save significant amounts of water consumption in irrigation.
' At the time of report, the Civic Center LEED certification status has not been confirmed.
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Section 2 City of Newport Beach Energy Use
SECTION 2 - CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ENERGY USE
A. City Departments
The City's energy expenditures are broken up into two funds, General and Enterprise. The Enterprise
Fund is used for services provided to the public. These include services such as water and sewer
utilities. The General Fund is used to account for general operations and activities. The figure below
outlines the organizational structure of the two funds.
Figure 3 — Structure of Utility Expenses
FUND TYPE DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT DIVISION SERVICE DETAIL
Enterprise Fund I I Municipal Operations
I Water Production I
I Wastewater I
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B. Electricity Energy Usage
Summary
Energy use and cost data presented in this section are based on data from the City's EEIMS (Enterprise
Energy Information Management System). Implementation of the EEIMS system is in its infancy stage
and is presently undergoing various stages of quality control checks by the City. If necessary, this EAP
will be updated accordingly after the EEIMS data is verified and the system goes live.
Energy usage shown in all tables and figures is representative of Fiscal Year 2010 -2011. Refer to
Appendix -A of this report for details.
Electricity Use by Fund
Table 2 - Electricity Use and Cost - by Fund
Fund Type
Electricity Use (kWh)
Electricity Cost ($)
Enterprise
9,849,324
$1,184,728
General
10,993,435
$1,406,817
TOTAL
20,842,759
$2,591,545
Figure 4 - Electricity Use (kWh) - by Fund
■ Enterprise
■ General
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Section 2 City of Newport Beach Energy Use
Electricity Use by Department
Table 3 - Electricity Use and Cost - by Department
Fund
Department
Electricity Use (kWh)
Electricity Cost ($)
Enterprise
Municipal Operations (Enterprise Fund)
9,849,324
$1,184,728
City Hall
986,260
$145,808
Fire
568,281
$93,211
Library Services
898,121
$150,671
General
Municipal Operations (General Fund)
5,540,048
$697,898
Police
1,253,421
$145,602
Public Works
886,207
$134,082
Recreation and Senior Services
861,097
$39,547
TOTAL
20,842,759
j $2,591,545
Public N
4%
Police
6%
Municipal
Operations
(General Fund)
27%
Figure 5 - Electricity Use (kWh) - by Department
Recreation and
Senior Services
I— 4%
_ I—
Library Services -WE �
4% Fire City Hall
3% 5%
Municipal
Operations
(Enterprise Fund)
47%
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Section 2 City of Newport Beach Enerev Use
Electricity Use by Department Division
Table 4 - Electricity Use and Cost - by Department Division (Enterprise Only)
Fund
Department Division
Electricity Use (kWh)
Electricity Cost ($)
Municipal Operations: Water Production
9,529,177
$1,120,488
Enterprise
Municipal Operations: Wastewater
320,147
$64,240
TOTAL
9,849,324
$1,184,728
Figure 6 - Electricity Use (kWh) - by Department Division (Enterprise Only)
Municipal
Operations: Water
Production
97%
Municipal
Operations:
Wastewater
3%
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Section 2 City of Newport Beach Enerev Use
Table 5 - Electricity Usage and Cost — by Department Division (General Fund Only)
Fund
Department Division
Electricity Use (kWh)
Electricity Cost ($)
City Hall
986,260
$145,808
Fire
568,281
$93,211
Library Services
898,121
$150,671
Municipal Operations: General Serv. - Corp. Yard
362,054
$49,597
Municipal Operations: Oil & Gas
795,559
$74,237
Municipal Operations: Operations Support
11,501
$2,801
General
Municipal Operations: Parks & Trees
51,600
$28,149
Municipal Operations :Utilities - Street Lights
4,319,334
$543,114
Police
1,253,421
$145,602
Public Works: Transportation - Traffic Control
582,385
$94,535
Public Works: Harbor Resources
303,822
$39,547
Recreation and Senior Services
861,097
$39,547
TOTAL
10,993,435
$1,406,817
Figure 7 - Electricity Usage (kWh) - by Department Division (General Fund Only)
City Hall
9%
Recreation and
Senior Services
8%
Fire Library Services
5% 8%
Municipal
Operations: General
Services - Corp. Yard
3% Municipal
Oil & Gas
7%
Municipal
Operations:
Operations Support
Public Works: 0.1%
Harbor Resources
3%
Public Works:_
Transportation -
Traffic Control
5%
Municipal
jM Operations:
Parks & Trees
0.5%
Municipal
Operations: Utilities
- Street Lights
39%
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Section 2 City of Newport Beach Energy Use
C. Natural Gas Energy Usage
Natural Gas Use by Fund
Table 6 - Natural Gas Use - by Fund
Fund Type
Gas Use (Therms)
Gas Cost ($)*
Enterprise
2,997
$2,690
General
50,398
$45,227
TOTAL
53,395
$47,917
* Gas costs not available from EEIMS data. Gas costs estimated based on GN -10 tariff rates (SoCalGas).
Figure 8 - Natural Gas Use (Therms) - by Fund
■Enterprise
■General
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Section 2 City of Newport Beach Energy Use
Natural Gas Use by Department
Table 7 — Natural Gas Use - by Department
Fund
Department
Gas Use (Therms)
Gas Cost ($)*
Enterprise
Municipal Operations (Enterprise Fund)
2,997
$2,690
City Hall
5,516
$4,950
Fire
9,512
$8,536
Library Services
13,190
$11,837
General
Municipal Operations (General Fund)
10,791
$9,684
Police
6,388
$5,733
Public Works
n/a
n/a
Recreation and Senior Services
5,001
$4,488
TOTAL
53,395
$47,917
* Gas costs not available from EEIMS data. Gas costs estimated based on GN -10 tariff rates (SoCalGas).
Figure 9 - Natural Gas Usage (Therms) - by Department
Municipal
Operations
(General Fund
20% A
Library Se
25%
Police
12%
Fire
18%
Recreation and
Senior Services
9%
Municipal
Operations
(Enterprise Fund)
6%
City Hall
10%
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Section 2 City of Newport Beach Energy Use
D. Highest Energy Users
The following tables list out the highest energy using facilities in the City (in order from highest to lowest). Tables 8 and 9 outline the building
facilities. Tables 10 and 11 outline all other accounts with high electricity (i.e., includes water pumping stations, oil & gas facilities, street
lighting, etc.). This EAP attempts to focus the energy conservation efforts in those facilities with highest energy use.
Building Facilities
Table 8— Highest Energy Using Buildings —Top 10
Rank
Facility
Address
Qty of Accounts
Associated to
Same Address [SI
Fund
Department /Division
Electricity Use
(kWh)
1
Pol ice Station
870 SANTA BARBARA DR
1
General
Police
1,253,421
2
Civic Center -Old Location (21
3300 NEWPORT BLVD
5
General
City Hall
705,915
3
Central Library
1000 AVOCADO AVE
1
General
Li brary Services
592,244
4
Corporate Yard
592 SUPERIOR AVE
1
General
Municipal Operations /Corporate Yard
362,054
5
Balboa Yacht Basin
829 HARBOR ISLAND DR
6
General
jPublic Works /Harbor Resources
303,369
6
Civic Center - New Location [31
100 CIVIC CENTER DR
2
General
City Hall
279,842
7
Utilities Yard
949 -951 W 16TH ST
3
Enterprise
Municipal Operations /Utilties Yard
276,274
8
Jasmine View Park/ Grant Howald Park/
Oasis Senior Center/ Community Youth Center
800 MARGUERITE AVE
1
General
Recreation and Senior Services
262,291
9
Newport Coast Community Center
6401 SAN JOAQUI N HILLS RD
1
General
Recreation and Senior Services
258,240
10
Mariners Branch Library
130; IRVINE AVE
1
General
library Services
235,040
Notes
[1) Refer to the appendices for actual account numbers and meter numbers associated to the address.
[2] Energy consumption data was gathered prior to decommissioning of the former City Hall.
[3) Energy consumption data was gathered prior to occupying the new Civic Center. Existing energy usage shown is construction related.
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Section 2 City of Newport Beach Enerev Use
Table 9 - Highest Energy Using Buildings — Notable Mentions
Rank
Facility
Address
Qty of Amounts
Associated to
Same Address [1]
Fund
Classification
Electricity Use
(kWh)
11
Fas hion lsl and Fi re Stati on #3
868 SANTA BARBARA DR
1
General
Fire
142,740
12
Back Bay Science Center
600 SHELLMAKER RD STE A
1
General
Recreation and Senior Services
141,480
13
Santa Ana Heights Fire Station #7
20401 SW ACACIA ST
1
General
Fire
91,760
14
Ba l boa Peni ns u l a Fi re Stati on #1
110 EBALBOA BLVD
2
General
Fire
66,412
15
Mariners Park
13001RVINEAVE
1
General
Recreation and Senior Services
57,720
16
Newport Coast Fire Station #8
6502 RIDGE PARK RD
1
General
Fire
53,880
17
Li do Fi re Stati on #2
47532ND ST
1
General
Fire
53,600
18
Fire and Lifeguard Headquarters
70 NEWPORTPIER
1
General
Fire
53,510
19
Corona l Del Ma r Fi re Sta ti on #5
410 MARIGOLD
2
General
Fire
51,305
20
Beach Facilities (Parking Lot)
3001 OCEAN BLVD
1
General
Recreation and Senior Services
46,880
Notes
[1] Refer to the appendices for actual account numbers and meter numbers associated to the address.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 17
Section 2 City of Newport Beach Enerev Use
Other Accounts (Pumps, Street Lights, Oil & Gas)
Table 10 - Highest Energy Using Accounts — Top 10
Rank
Service
Address
Rate
Service
Account#
Fund
Classification
Electricity Use
(kWh)
1
Water Potable
951 W 16TH ST
TOU -8 -B
12870853
Enterprise
Municipal Operations /Water Production
3,103,852
2
Water Potable
9649 DOLPHIN ST
TOU -PA -B
12780440
Enterprise
Municipal Operations /Water Production
2,233,165
3
Water Potable
17399 MAGNOLIA ST
TOU -PA -B
12638400
Enterprise
Municipal Operations /Water Production
2,034,886
4
Water Potable
BIG CYN RESERVOIR
TOU -8 -B
11522681
Enterprise
Municipal Operations /Water Production
1,129,287
5
Street Lights
MULTIPLE LIGHTING CIRCUITS [1]
LS -2
1491935
General
Municipal Opera ti ons /Uti l iti es: Street Lights
870,138
6
Water Potable
3302 PACIFIC VIEW
TOU -PA -B
21267675
Enterprise
Municipal Operations /Water Production
530,757
7
Oil and Gas
5902 W COAST HWY
TOU- P- S -1 -AP
10611805
General
Municipal Operations /Oil and Gas
344,393
8
Oil and Gas
5910 W COAST HWY
TOU -PA -B
1152111
General
Municipal Operations /Oil and Gas
265,126
9
Street Lights
401 NEWPORT CTR DR
LS -2
31419959
General
Municipal Operations /Utilities: Street Lights
227,568
10
jOil and Gas
15711 W COAST HWY
TOU- P- S -1 -AP
1 106118061
General
Municipal Operations /Oil and Gas
I 156,040
Notes
[1] City will examine the actual lighting circuits and related addresses that are served by this account number.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 18
Section 2 City of Newport Beach Enerev Use
Table 11 - Highest Energy Using Accounts — Notable Mentions
Rank
Service
Address
Rate
Service Account8
Fund
Classification
Electricity Use
(kWh)
11
Street Lights
W/S ESTELLE
LS -3
1491877
General
Municipal Operations /Uti l ities: Street U ghts
143,100
12
Water Potable
39 MORRO BAY DR
PA -2
621273
Enterprise
Municipal Operations /Water Production
113,994
13
Street Lights
2801 LASAWD
AL -2 -A
1152048
General
Municipal Operations / Utilities: Street Lights
102,760
14
Street Lights
MULTIPLE LIGHTING CIRCUITS [1]
LS- I- ALLNITE
14918521
General
Municipal Opera ti ons /Uti l iti es: Street Lights
101,508
15
Street Lights
3101 PACIFICVIEW DR
AL -2 -A
1152097
General
Municipal Operations /Utilities: Street Lights
95,400
16
Street Lights
EAST BLUFF DR W/O JAMBOREE RD
LS -2
1491921
General
Municipal Opera ti ons /Uti l iti es: Street Lights
75,588
17
Street Lights
JAMBOREE N/O BISON EXTD/
ENTARNUTRNCS
LS -2
1491870
General
Municipal Operations /Utilities: Street Lights
75,120
18
Street Lights
S/S DEBORAH LN 150
LS -3
1491875
General
Municipal Operations /Utilities: Street Lights
64,000
19
Water Potable
855 SANTA BARBARA DR
TOU -PA -B
14978379
Enterprise
Municipal Opera ti ons /Wa ter Production
62,063
20
IStreet Lights
11411 BAYSWATER
AL-2-A
1 199355831
General
Municipal Operations /Utilities: Street Lights
55,980
Notes
[1] City will examine the actual lighting circuits and related addresses that are served by this account number.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 19
Section 2 City of Newport Beach Enerev Use
Energy Use Index
A building's Energy Use Index (EUI) is calculated by taking the total energy consumed in one year
(measured in kWh) and dividing it by the total floor space of the building (measured in Sq.Ft.). The EUI is
a useful reference, especially when tracking a building's energy performance over time, or comparing
one building (of similar type) to another. Table 12 below is the same as Table 8 (Highest Energy Using
Buildings); however, it ranks the City facilities by Energy Use Index (EUI), or kWh /Sq.Ft.
A building's EUI will vary depending on various factors including occupancy type, operational schedule,
building age, building construction, equipment efficiency, weather, etc. These factors must be taken
into consideration when comparing one City building to another. The EUI may also be compared to
other benchmarks formulated from other sources (see links below):
• U.S. Energy Information Administration: http: / /www.eia.gov/ consumption /commercial /index.cfm
• CalArch — California Building Energy Reference Tool: http: / /poet.lbl.gov /cal- arch /compare.htmi
Table 12 — Highest Energy Using Buildings per Square Foot — Top 10
Rank
Facility
Address
Electricity
Use (kWh)
Building
Sq.Ft.
Electricity
Use Index
(kWh /SgFt)
1
Corporate Yard
592 SUPERIOR AVE
362,054
10,418
34.8
2
Utilities Yard
949 -951 W 16TH ST
276,274
8,589
32.2
3
Police Station
870 SANTA BARBARA DR
1,253,421
48,000
26.1
4
Mariners Branch Library
1300 IRVINE AVE
235,040
15,000
15.7
5
Civic Center - Old Location
3300 NEWPORT BLVD
705,915
46,007
15.3
6
Newport Coast Community Ctr
6401 SAN JOAQUIN HILLS RD
258,240
16,865
15.3
7
Central Library
1000 AVOCADO AVE
592,244
43,531
13.6
8
Jasmine View Park/
Grant Howald Park/
Oasis Senior Center/
Community Youth Center
800 MARGUERITE AVE
262,291
41,850
6.3
9
Civic Center - New Location [1]
100 CIVIC CENTER DR
279,842
88,000
3.2
10
Balboa Yacht Basin [2]
829 HARBOR ISLAND DR
303,369
n/a
n/a
Total [3]
3,945,479
230,260
17.1
Notes
[1) Electricity use noted is all construction related. For the purposes of this EAP, the EUI shown shall be ignored.
[2] Electricity use noted is mostly residential or boat related. For the purposes of this EAP, the EUI shown shall be
ignored.
[3) Civic Center (100 Civic Center Dr.) and Balboa Yacht Basin are not included in the noted EUI average.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 20
Section 2 City of Newport Beach Energy Use
E. Current Energy Programs /Policies
AB 32 — Global Warming Solutions Act
The Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, or Assembly Bill (AB) 32, is a California State Law that fights
climate change by establishing a comprehensive program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from all
sources throughout the state. AB 32 requires the California Air Resources Board (CARB or ARB) to
develop regulations and market mechanisms to reduce California's greenhouse gas emissions to 1990
levels by 2020, with mandatory caps beginning in 2012 for significant emissions sources. The bill
provides the Governor the ability to suspend the emissions caps for up to one year in the case of an
emergency or significant economic harm.'
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program 4
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, funded for the first time by the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) of 2009, represents a Presidential priority to
deploy the cheapest, cleanest, and most reliable energy technologies available - energy efficiency and
conservation - across the country. It is intended to assist U.S. cities, counties, states, territories, and
Indian tribes to develop, promote, implement, and manage energy efficiency and conservation projects
and programs designed to do the following:
• Reduce fossil fuel emissions;
• Reduce the total energy use of the eligible entities;
• Improve energy efficiency in the transportation, building, and other appropriate sectors; and
• Create and retain jobs.
Through formula and competitive grants, the Program empowers local communities to make strategic
investments to meet the nation's long -term goals for energy independence and leadership on climate
change. Grants can be used for energy efficiency and conservation programs and projects
communitywide, as well as renewable energy installations on government buildings. Activities eligible
for use of funds include the following:
• Development of an energy efficiency and conservation strategy;
• Building energy audits and retrofits, including weatherization;
• Financial incentive programs for energy efficiency such as energy savings performance
contracting, on -bill financing, and revolving loan funds;
• Transportation programs to conserve energy and support renewable fuel infrastructure;
• Building code development, implementation, and inspections;
3 Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, http: / /en.wikiloedia.org /wiki /Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, http: // wwwl .eere.energy.gov /wip /eecbg.htmi
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 21
Section 2 City of Newport Beach Energy Use
• Installation of distributed energy technologies including combined heat and power and district
heating and cooling systems;
• Material conservation programs including source reduction, recycling, and recycled content
procurement programs;
• Reduction and capture of greenhouse gas emissions generated by landfills or similar waste -
related sources;
• Installation of energy efficient traffic signals and street lighting;
• Installation of renewable energy technologies on government buildings; and
• Any other appropriate activity that meets the purposes of the program and is approved by DOE.
Energy Action Plan
This Energy Action Plan (EAP) is intended to provide a roadmap that the City can follow to meet its long-
term energy efficiency and sustainability goals. The EAP aims to identify quantifiable goals and provides
various measures and policies that the City can implement to achieve.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 22
Section 3 Citv of Newport Beach Tareet Reduction Goals
SECTION 3 — CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH TARGET REDUCTION GOALS
A. Municipal Energy Use Goals
A key component to this Energy Action Plan (EAP) is to establish a target energy reduction goal.
Accordingly, this EAP has set a goal to reduce City of Newport Beach's existing municipal energy use by
15% prior year 2020. The savings goal was determined with reference to the Global Warming Solutions
Act of 2006 (AB 32) which requires by California law a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) to
1990 levels by 2020. As indicated in the AB 32 scoping plan, reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 1990
levels means cutting approximately 30% from business -as -usual emissions levels projected for 2020, or
about 15% from today's levels .5 It should be noted that 30% reduction in energy consumption does not
equate to 30% reduction in overall GHG emissions. The concept of the AB 32 scoping plan, as it relates
to reducing the energy component, is illustrated in the figure below.
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As was outlined in Section 2, energy records indicate that during FY 2010 -11, the City's municipal
facilities used a total of 20,842,759 kWh of electricity and 53,395 therms of natural gas. These figures
shall be used as the benchmark (or baseline) to track the performance of EAP related energy- saving
goals.
5 http:/ /www.arb.ca.gov /cc /scopingplan/ document /scopingplandocument.htm
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 23
Section 3 Citv of Newport Beach Tareet Reduction Goals
Per the 15% savings goal established above, the target energy use for 2020 is 17,716,345 kWh for
electricity and 45,386 therms for natural gas. These are projected savings of approximately 3.1 million
kWh of electricity and 8,000 therms of natural gas. See figures below.
Section 4 demonstrates action steps the City will employ to meet its energy reduction goals.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 24
Section 3 City of Newport Beach Tareet Reduction Goals
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Baseline Usage (FY 10 -11') Projected Usage in 2020
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 25
Section 3 City of Newport Beach Tareet Reduction Goals
B. Community -Wide Energy Use Goals
Community Energy Use & Goals
In addition to the energy savings goals set for municipal facilities, this EAP also establishes an energy
savings goal for Community -wide (or City -wide) energy use. The City of Newport Beach will strive for a
15% reduction in City -wide energy use by the year 2020. The City's 2020 target is consistent with the
State's Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32).
The City -wide energy use baseline established for the City of Newport Beach is 945,206,627 kWh. The
baseline is based on 2004 annual consumption data gathered as part of SCE's Energy Leader Partnership.
Per the 15% savings goal established above, the target City -wide energy use for 2020 is 803,425,633
kWh.
Per records documented by the Energy Leader Partnership, the City -wide energy savings (kWh) to date
total 49,898,819 kWh. This is approximately 5.3% savings vs. the 2004 baseline.
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City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 26
Section 3 Citv of Newport Beach Tareet Reduction Goals
Community Outreach
Community -wide energy awareness and outreach programs are essential to achieve the City -wide
energy reduction goals. The City has to lead by example before it asks its citizens for cooperation in
achieving these goals. Lead by example may include ensuring that new City facilities are built to the
highest energy performance and green building standards, providing education and training to the
municipal users, changing operations and maintenance practices, and opportunities for use of
renewable energy resources. The following outlines a few policies that can be implemented to help
achieve the energy savings goal for City -wide energy use.
Community Outreach Groups
By leveraging Energy Partnership resources and other funding opportunities, the City can organize
outreach groups consisting of representatives from City, SCE, and SCG. Outreach staff will be
responsible for developing energy awareness materials and programs that educate the community
about energy use in a simple manner. Residents should be aware of their impact on the environment
and alternative energy efficiency options to reduce energy consumption. All the material and programs
should be explained in a simple language and take into account seasonal changes. City may partner with
the local utilities and organizations to educate the community by various media types including
newspapers, radio, and television. Also, information can be distributed via utility bill inserts,
community /HOA meetings, and special events.
Energy Awareness
The City and related partners should work together to share information with the public. Community
residents should have easy access to information on what to do to make their homes or businesses
more energy efficient and whom to contact for support. This information can be made publicly
available through the dedicated "green" web -page on the City's web site. For example, various links to
useful resources can be posted on this same site. These can include the following:
• Energy Upgrade California — Resource for projects, rebates, and State- certified energy efficiency
contractors all in one place. (https: / /energyupgradeca.org /)
• Electric Vehicle Readiness - Southern California Edison's website with information about
purchasing a plug -in electric vehicle. (http: / /www.sce.com /info /electric -car /)
• Flex Your Power - Get quick tips for easy things you can do to save energy, and find rebates for
appliances, lighting, heating and cooling, energy audits, and more. (http: / /www.fypower.org /)
• Cool California - Find rebates and incentive programs for making the home or business more
energy efficient. (http: / /www.coolcalifornia.org /funding- wizard -home)
• Energy Kids On -Line - Fun games and activities for kids and teachers, to help educate kids about
the importance of energy efficiency. (http: / /www.eia.gov /kids /index.cfm)
• Database for Energy Efficient Resources (DEER) - Provides estimates for the energy- savings
potential of various energy- efficient technologies. (http: / /www.deeresources.com /)
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 27
Section 3 Citv of Newport Beach Tareet Reduction Goals
As an option, the City can provide a summary of municipal facility energy use including recent energy
action steps taken to reduce energy. The City is in the process of compiling an Enterprise Energy
Management Information System (EEMIS) that can generate various energy reports and track energy
data. While this information may be too complex for an average user to understand, a concise easy -to-
read summary of annual usage will be helpful. If the City leads by example, it will encourage citizens to
reduce their own energy consumption and respective impact on the environment.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 28
Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
SECTION 4 — CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ACTION STEPS
A. Municipal Facility Energy Efficiency Projects
Pending Protects in the Pipeline
• HVAC System Commissioning — Central Library
The City has begun plans to retro- commission the HVAC systems and controls at the Central Library.
Although all systems are functional and generally operating to maintain space temperature, systems
can be better optimized through a commissioning process.
Specifically, retro- commissioning (RCx) is a form of commissioning. Commissioning (Cx) is the
process of ensuring that systems are designed, installed, functionally tested, and capable of being
operated and maintained according to the owner's operational needs. RCx is the same systematic
process applied to existing buildings that have never been commissioned to ensure that systems can
be operated and maintained according to the owner's needs. RCx can often resolve problems that
occurred during design or construction, or address problems that have developed throughout the
building's life. In all, RCx improves a building's operations and maintenance (O &M) procedures to
enhance overall building performance. Estimated energy savings for the project are noted in the
table below.
Table 13 — Summary of Energy Efficiency Measures in the Pipeline — Central Library
• Water Pumping System Optimization
The City has tentative plans to implement various water pumping system measures resulting from a
Water System Optimization Feasibility Study performed by Lincus, Inc. in early 2012. The study was
performed for various water pumping stations including the Dolphin Well Site, Tamura Well Site,
and the 16`h Street Booster Station.
The Dolphin and Tamura Well Sites are identical to each other. Each station contains two (2) deep
wells (each with a 400hp pumping unit) and two (2) shallow wells (each with a 250hp pumping unit).
The pumps have a soft starter installed on them for start -up and shut down. The pumping units
cycle on and off based on the levels at the 16th Street reservoir. This measure proposes
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 29
Annual Electricity Savings
Annual Natural Gas
Measure
(kWh)
Savings (Therms)
Central Library:
Retro- Com mission ing of HVAC and controls
20,592
988
• Water Pumping System Optimization
The City has tentative plans to implement various water pumping system measures resulting from a
Water System Optimization Feasibility Study performed by Lincus, Inc. in early 2012. The study was
performed for various water pumping stations including the Dolphin Well Site, Tamura Well Site,
and the 16`h Street Booster Station.
The Dolphin and Tamura Well Sites are identical to each other. Each station contains two (2) deep
wells (each with a 400hp pumping unit) and two (2) shallow wells (each with a 250hp pumping unit).
The pumps have a soft starter installed on them for start -up and shut down. The pumping units
cycle on and off based on the levels at the 16th Street reservoir. This measure proposes
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 29
Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
decommissioning the existing valves and orifice plates and installing VFDs on the pump motors for
flow control.
The 16`h Street Booster Station consists of five (5) 350hp turbine booster pumps which are used to
pump water to Zones 1 & 2 and Big Canyon Reservoir (BCR). The pumps have a soft starter installed
on them for start -up and shut down. Existing flow control is though a throttling valve installed at
the discharge of each of these (5) pumps. This measure proposes decommissioning the existing
valves and orifice plates and installing VFDs on the pump motors for flow control.
Estimated energy savings for the proposed projects are noted in the table below.
Table 14 — Summary of Energy Efficiency Measures in the Pipeline — Water Pumping Systems
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 30
Annual Electricity
Annual Natural Gas
Measure
Savings (kWh)
Savings (Therms)
Install Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) at the Dolphin Well Site
to control flow
712,497
0
Install Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) at the Tamura Well Site
to control flow
713,822
0
Install Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) at the(16th Street) SSWS
station to control flow
324,792
0
TOTAL
1,751,111
0
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 30
Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
Proiects to be Considered for Future Implementation
While the City has to be commended for its recent steps taken to reduce energy use, there is still
potential to reduce energy use at its various facilities. This EAP outlines various energy conservation
projects to consider for future implementation at the top ranking energy using facilities. As was
outlined in Section 2, the top ranking facilities include the following:
• Police Station [see Note O]
• Civic Center - Old Location (3300 Newport Blvd.) [see Note Q ]
• Central Library [see Note Q ]
• Corporate Yard
• Civic Center - New Location (100 Civic Center Dr.) [see Note O ]
• Utilities Yard
• Oasis Senior Center/ Community Youth Center [see Note 0 ]
• Newport Coast Community Center
• Mariners Branch Library
Note the following with respect to the above facilities:
OPolice Station — Savings estimates noted herein are based on an earlier energy study performed
by Lincus, Inc.
OCivic Center - Old Location (3300 Newport Blvd.) — This site has been decommissioned. No
projects are proposed for this facility.
OCentral Library— Savings estimates noted herein are based on an earlier energy study performed
by Lincus, Inc.
OCivic Center - New Location (100 Civic Center Drive) — Project completed as of 2013, with a
possible LEED Gold Certification. No energy savings projects are proposed for this facility.
OOasis Senior Center —The Senior Center facility was constructed in September 2010. The project
was successfully awarded a LEED Silver certification. No energy savings projects are proposed
for this facility.
Note that while the projects presented herein are only analyzed for the largest City facilities, the City
can also apply the same project concepts at other smaller facilities with similar potential.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 31
Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
Central Library
The table below summarizes the various energy efficiency measures (EEMs) to be considered at the
Central Library. Analysis and savings for these projects are as a result of a recent energy study
performed by Lincus, Inc. Descriptions of these measures are detailed in the section that follows.
Table 15 - Summary of Proposed Projects — Central Library
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 32
Electricity Savings
Natural Gas
(kWh)
Savings (Therms)
Add Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) to existing chilled
EEM #1
water pumps
35,341
138
Add Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) to existing hot water
EEM #2
pumps
2,917
0
Replace existing air - cooled chiller with a new water - cooled
EEM #3
chiller, including VFDs on condenser water pumps and
cooling tower fans
5,341
138
EEM #4
Install daylighting controls in Library entryway
369
3
EEM #5
Install PC Power Management controls.
4,673
0
TOTAL
48,640
273
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 32
Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
EEM 1;
Add Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) to existing chilled water pumps
Description:
Existing Condition:
At the Central Library, there are two existing 10 HP constant speed chilled water pumps
distributing chilled water to the cooling coils of the air handling units. Since the cooling
demand within the building is not constant, the pumps do not need to distribute constant
amounts of water.
Recommended Action:
Add a VFD to each of the existing 10 HP chilled water pumps. Installing a VFD on each
pump would allow the speed of the motors to be ramped down during times when cooling
loads are low.
Applicable
Facilities:
. Central Library
Example Areas:
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Existing CHW Pumps
Potential Annual
Energy Savings:
Electricity: 35,341 kWh [1]
Annual Energy
Cost Savings ($[:
Electricity: $4,585 [1]
[1] Energy and cost savings based on a recent energy study performed by Lincus, Inc.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 33
Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
EEM 2:
Add Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) to existing hot water pumps
Description:
Existing Condition:
At the Central Library, there are two existing 5 HP constant speed heating hot water pumps
distributing heating hot water to the reheat coils of the VAV boxes throughout the building.
Since the heating demand within the building is not constant, the pumps do not need to
distribute constant amounts of water.
Recommended Action:
Add a VFD to each of the existing 5 HP heating hot water pumps. Installing a VFD on each
pump would allow the speed of the motors to be ramped down during times when heating
demands are low.
Applicable
Facilities:
. Central Library
Example Areas:
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Annual Energy
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[1] Energy and cost savings based on a recent energy study performed by Lincus, Inc.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 34
Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
EEM 3:
Replace existing air - cooled chiller with a new water - cooled chiller, including VFDs
on condenser water pumps and cooling tower fans
Description:
Existing Condition:
There is one existing air - cooled screw chiller serving the Library.
Recommended Action:
Replace existing chiller with a water - cooled chiller. Water - cooled chillers typically have
higher cooling efficiencies than air - cooled chillers. This measure would also require
installing a cooling tower, thus it is recommended to include VFDs on the condenser water
pumps (moving the water from the chiller to the cooling tower) and on the cooling tower
fans in order to experience the greatest energy savings.
Applicable
Facilities:
. Central Library
Example Areas:
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Potential Annual
Energy Savings:
Electricity: 5,341 kWh [1]
Annual Energy
Cost Savings ($):
Electricity: $681 [1]
[1] Energy and cost savings based on a recent energy study performed by Lincus, Inc.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 35
Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
EEM 4:
Install daylighting controls in Library entryway
Description:
Existing Condition:
There are approximately twenty -five (25) 26W compact fluorescent fixtures providing light
to the main entryway to the Library. This space has large windows and can be adequately
lit with natural sunlight.
Recommended Action:
Add controls that automatically reduce the lighting levels in the entryway when there is
enough natural sunlight coming in through the windows.
Applicable
Facilities:
. Central Library
Example Areas:
Existing entryway lighting
Potential Annual
Energy Savings:
Electricity: 369 kWh [1]
Annual Energy
Cost Savings ($):
Electricity: $47 [1]
[1] Energy and cost savings based on a recent energy study performed by Lincus, Inc.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 36
Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
EEM 5:
Install PC Power Management controls
Description:
Existing Condition:
There are approximately sixty (60) computers located throughout Library. Some
computers are available to the public to use for homework, research, etc. and others are
located in the administration area for employees to use for everyday work. It is likely that
these computers are left on continuously whether they are being used or not.
Recommended Action:
Add PC Power Management software onto the computers throughout the library. This
software will turn off unnecessary components of the computer (put into sleep mode)
when the computer is not in use. It is assumed that the computers use 11OW when the
computer is in use and 30W when they are not in use.
Applicable
. Central Library
Facilities:
Example Areas:
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Existing computers in Library
Potential Annual
Energy Savings:
Electricity: 4,673 kWh [1]
Annual Energy
Cost Savings ($):
Electricity: $596 [1]
[1] Energy and cost savings based on a recent energy study performed by Lincus, Inc.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 37
Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
Police Department
The table below summarizes the various energy efficiency measures (EEMs) to be considered at the
Police Department. Analysis and savings for these projects are as a result of a recent energy study
performed by Lincus, Inc. Descriptions of these measures are detailed in the section that follows.
Table 16 - Summary of Proposed Projects — Police Department
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 38
Electricity
Savings
Natural Gas
(kWh /year)
Savings (Therms)
HVAC Replacement - Replace existing HVAC units greater than 15
EEM #1
year old be with contemporary units having efficiencies which
exceed the code requirements
220,476
0
EEM #2
Lighting Upgrade - Upgrade fixtures having 32W lamps with
28W/25W lamps
14,118
0
EEM #3
PC Power Management - PC power management on the
computers and laptops
6,434
0
EEM #4
Global Temperature Adjustment - Increase the temperature set -
point is spaces from the existing 70F to 74F
47,940
0
TOTAL
288,968
0
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 38
Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
EEM 1:
Replace existing HVAC units greater than 15 year old be with contemporary units
having efficiencies which exceed the code
Description:
Existing Condition:
Twenty nine (29) single - package rooftop units electric cooling/ gas heating units with
capacities varying from 2 ton to 10 ton which are 18 years old.
Recommended Action:
With the technology developments, the efficiency of the latest units is improved. Also, the
rated efficiency of these units degrades with age. The typical effective useful life of HVAC
units is 15 years. Considering these factors, it is suggested that all the HVAC units in the
project be replaced with new units. Savings mainly come from efficiency improvement.
With the annual energy & demand savings and incentives from the utilities, the payback for
this measure is estimated at 10.30 years.
Applicable
Facilities:
. Police Building
Example Areas:
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Rooftop packaged unit
Potential Annual
Energy Savings:
Electricity: 220,476 kWh [i]
Annual Energy
Cost Savings ($):
Electricity: $24,406 [1]
[11 Energy and cost savings based on a recent energy study performed by Lincus, Inc.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 39
Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
EEM 2:
Lighting Upgrade - Replace 3L 4'F32W T8 and 2L 4' F32T8s linear fluorescent
fixtures with 28W/25W with low power ballasts
Description:
Existing Condition:
The upper level of the building has fixtures with linear fluorescent lamps with 32W lamps.
There are (171) 3L 4'F32W T8s linear fluorescent fixtures and (64) 2L 4' F32T8s linear
fluorescent fixtures.
Recommended Action:
These fixtures can be replaced with 28W/25W with low power ballasts. The efficacy
(lumens /watt) of the proposed lamps will help in achieving the energy and demand
savings. There are lighting occupancy sensors already in majority of the spaces. The impact
of these sensors is considered in the calculations. The payback for this measure is
estimated at 2.66 years.
Applicable
Facilities:
Police Building
Example Areas:
7
Typical Office Lighting Fixtures
Potential Annual
Energy Savings:
Electricity: 14,118 kWh [1]
Annual Energy
Cost Savings ($):
Electricity: $1,563 [1]
[1] Energy and cost savings based on a recent energy study performed by Lincus, Inc.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 40
Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
EEM 3:
Add PC power management software
Description:
Existing Condition:
It is estimated that the facility has approximately (113) personal computers. During audit it
was noticed that these systems do not have power management..
Recommended Action:
Add PC power management software to existing systems. PC power management is
software that puts the hardware into the lowest power demand state available by
automatically placing monitors and computers (CPU, hard drive, etc.) into a low -power
"sleep mode" after a period of inactivity. These days PCs and laptop consume anywhere
from 6% to 10% of the total office energy consumption.
Applicable
Facilities:
. Police building
Example Areas:
PC Power Management
Potential Annual
Energy Savings:
Electricity: 6,434 kWh [1]
Annual Energy
Cost Savings ($):
Electricity: $712 [1]
[1] Energy and cost savings based on a recent energy study performed by Lincus, Inc.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 41
Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
EEM 4:
Global Temperature Adjustment
Description:
Existing Condition:
Temperature set point in most of the spaces is 70F
Recommended Action:
Set point can be increased to 74F which still maintains the thermal comfort of the
occupants. Building already has programmable thermostats where the set point schedule
during operating hours and non - operating hours can be programmed. Therefore, the
payback period for this measure is immediate.
Applicable
Facilities:
a Police Building
Example Areas:
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Potential Annual
Energy Savings:
Electricity: 47,940 kWh [1]
Annual Energy
Cost Savings ($):
Electricity: $5,307 [1]
[1] Energy and cost savings based on a recent energy study performed by Lincus, Inc.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 42
Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
City -Wide Facilities
The table below summarizes the various energy efficiency measures (EEMs) to be considered at various
City facilities. Note that the energy savings values presented are based on rule -of -thumb estimates only
and shall only be used a guideline of the savings potential. Refer to Appendix -B of this EAP for detailed
energy savings calculations. Estimation of energy cost savings are based on a city -wide average rate
calculated for both electricity ($ /kWh) and natural gas ($/Therms). See Appendix -D for rate calculation
details.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 43
Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
Table 17 - Summary of Proposed Energy Efficiency Measures
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 44
Electricity
Natural Gas
Savings (kWh)
Savings (Therms)
Measure
Low
High
Low
High
ID
Measure Description
Range
Range
Range
Range
Retrofit existing T12 fluorescent fixtures with T8 lamps
EEM -1
and instant -start electronic ballasts. Specifically, for
existing 4 -foot fixtures, use 28 -watt T8 lamps and low
ballast factor ballasts
27,000
28,000
0
0
Retrofit existing T12 fluorescent fixtures with T8 lamps
and instant -start electronic ballasts. - Specifically, for
EEM -2
existing 8 -foot fixtures, install 8 -foot to 4 -foot retrofit kit
and replace every T12 lamp with two 28 -watt T8 lamps;
replace ballasts with normal ballast factor ballasts
25,000
26,000
0
0
Retrofit existing metal - halide low -bay fixtures (175 -
EEM -3
watts) with new linear fluorescent T8 fixtures
6,000
7,000
0
0
Provide LED -type EXIT signs in place of compact -
EEM -4
fluorescent or incandescent -type EXIT signs
2,000
3,000
0
0
Re -lamp existing T8 fluorescent fixtures with lower
EEM -5
wattage (28 -watt) lamps
100,000
110,000
0
0
Daylight harvesting / photocell control of interior lighting
EEM -6
in areas with significant daylight from windows and
skylights
29,000
30,000
0
0
Add occupancy sensors for control of lighting in selected
EEM -7
areas without existing sensors
3,000
4,000
0
0
Replace existing HVAC equipment that is 15 -years or
EEM -8
older with new high- efficiency equipment
20,000
30,000
1,000
1,100
Increase dead -band between heating and cooling set -
EEM -9
points
60,000
70,000
3,500
3,600
EEM -10
Occupancy -based zone temperature reset
40,000
50,000
1,200
1,300
EEM -11
Retro- Commissioning of HVAC and controls
50,000
60,000
500
600
Install occupancy sensor controls for plug loads such as
EEM -12
vending machines and large copy machines
10,000
11,000
0
0
Replace inefficient exterior lighting fixtures (wall - parks,
EEM -13
parking lot pole lights, etc.) with more efficient lighting
sources such as LED, Induction, or compact - fluorescent
30,000
40,000
0
0
Replace remaining City -wide street light pole fixtures
EEM -14
with new LED -type fixtures
2,400,000
1 3,100,000
1 0
0
TOTAL
2,802,000
3,569,000
6,200
6,600
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 44
Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
Measure 1:
Retrofit existing T12 fluorescent fixtures with T8 lamps and instant -start
electronic ballasts. Specifically, for existing 4 -foot fixtures, use 28 -watt T8 lamps
and low ballast factor ballasts
Description:
Lighting systems at Corporate Yard facility are generally T12 fluorescent fixtures. Typical 4-
foot T12 systems use energy- saving (34 -watt) T12 lamps and energy- saving magnetic
ballasts. For better efficiency and improved color rendition, T12 fixtures can be effectively
retrofitted to new T8 systems.
For all existing 4 -foot lamp fixtures, this project proposes (a) retrofitting the old T12
fluorescent lamps with new 28 -watt T8 lamps, (b) replacing magnetic ballasts with new
instant -start electronic ballast with low ballast factor (LBF), and (c) the cleaning of each
fixture for improved lighting performance.
Although a reduction in light levels is tolerable, lighting levels are expected to be
maintained with the conversion to instant -start electronic ballast ballasts. Based on ballast
manufacturer data, a fixture operating with new instant -start electronic ballast and 28-
watt T8 lamps will have comparable lumens to that of a T12 magnetic system.
Applicable
Facilities:
. Corporate Yard
Example Areas:
Typical 4 -ft T12 industrial -type
Typical 4 -ft troffer -type fixtures in office area
fixtures in shops
Potential Annual
Energy Savings:
Electricity: 27,000 - 28,000 kWh
Annual Energy
Cost Savings ($):
Total: $3,474 - $3,603 [1]
[1] Cost savings estimated based on current tariff rates. See Appendix D for details.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 45
Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
Measure 2:
Retrofit existing T12 fluorescent fixtures with T8 lamps and instant -start
electronic ballasts. — Specifically, for existing 8 -foot fixtures, install 8 -foot to 4-
foot retrofit kit and replace every T12 lamp with two 28 -watt T8 lamps; replace
ballasts with normal ballast factor ballasts
Description:
Lighting systems at Corporate Yard facility are generally T12 fluorescent fixtures. Typical 8-
foot T12 systems use energy- saving (60 -watt) T12 lamps and energy- saving magnetic
ballasts. For better efficiency and improved color rendition, T12 fixtures can be effectively
retrofitted to new T8 systems.
For all existing 8 -foot lamp fixtures, this project proposes (a) installation of an 8 -foot to 4-
foot retrofit kit, (b) retrofitting the old 8' T12 fluorescent lamps with new 4' 28 -watt T8
lamps, (c) replacing magnetic ballasts with new instant -start electronic ballast with normal
ballast factor (NBF), and (d) the cleaning of each fixture for improved lighting performance.
Although a reduction in light levels is tolerable, lighting levels are expected to be
maintained with the conversion to instant - start electronic ballast ballasts. Based on ballast
manufacturer data, a fixture operating with new instant -start electronic ballast and 28-
watt T8 lamps will have comparable lumens to that of a T12 magnetic system.
Applicable
Facilities:
• Corporate Yard
Example Areas:
I
Typical 8 -ft T12 fixtures in shops
Typical 8 -ft T12 fixtures in shops
Potential Annual
Energy Savings:
Electricity: 25,000 - 26,000 kWh
Annual Energy
Cost Savings ($):
Total: $3,217 - $3,345 [1]
[1] Cost savings estimated based on current tariff rates. See Appendix D for details.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 46
Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
Measure 3:
Retrofit existing metal - halide low -bay fixtures (175- watts) with new linear
fluorescent T8 fixtures
Description:
Some shop areas in Corporate Yard are presently lighted with low -bay metal - halide fixtures
containing 175 -watt lamps. Fixture mounting heights in all areas are approximately 10 -15
feet. Although high- intensity discharge (HID) light sources such as these have long
dominated the market for high -bay interior lighting, recent fluorescent technology
developments have made high- output fluorescent lighting a more cost - effective choice.
Applicable
Facilities:
. Corporate Yard
Example Areas:
Proposed linear fluoresent fixture
Existing low -bay metal halide fixture
Potential Annual
Energy Savings:
Electricity: 6,000 -7,000 kWh
Annual Energy
Cost Savings ($):
Total: $772 - $901 [1]
[1] Cost savings estimated based on current tariff rates. See Appendix D for details.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 47
Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
Measure 4:
Provide LED -type EXIT signs in place of compact- fluorescent or incandescent -type
EXIT signs
Description:
The Corporate Yard facility makes some use of incandescent lamps in EXIT signs. Light
Emitting Diode (LED) based EXIT signs are the most efficient form of EXIT signs available in
the market today. They not only have a longer life, they also consume a lot less energy.
Generally, LED's consume only 2 - 5 watts of electricity, reducing energy used by more than
85% (relative to an INC -4 -10W incandescent based sign.
Applicable
Facilities:
. Corporate Yard
Example Areas:
Existing INC -type EXIT sign
Proposed LED -type EXIT sign
Potential Annual
Energy Savings:
Electricity: 2,000 - 3,000 kWh
Annual Energy
Cost Savings ($):
Total: $257 - $386 [1]
[1] Cost savings estimated based on current tariff rates. See Appendix D for details.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 48
Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
Measure 5:
Re -lamp existing T8 fluorescent fixtures with lower wattage (28 -watt) lamp
Description:
Most existing fluorescent fixtures at City facilities make use of standard T8 lamps (32-
watts) and standard instant -start electronic ballasts. Because the City has a strong interest
in reducing energy use, this project is presented to illustrate the potential associated with
using reduced - wattage T8 lamps (28- watts).
This project proposes (a) the change -out of 1st generation 32 -watt T8 fluorescent lamps to
new 28 -watt lamps, and (b) the general cleaning of each fixture for improved lighting
performance.
Based on sample measurement taken in some areas, existing foot - candle levels throughout
the City facilities vary extensively. In many cases, existing lighting levels exceed
recommended IES lighting illumination guidelines.
Based on manufacturer's data, lighting levels are not expected to change greatly with the
conversion from 32 -watt lamps to 28 -watt lamps. A lamp- for -lamp replacement is
expected to reduce lighting levels by approximately 5 %; generally non - noticeable to the
naked eye. Nonetheless, it's strongly emphasized that prior to a full -scale retrofit, pilot
projects be done in various representative areas to determine if light levels are adequate.
Applicable
• Police Station
Facilities:
• Central Library
• Uti I ities Yard
• Newport Coast Community Center
Example Areas:
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Typical T8 fluorescent fixture in
Typical T8 fluorescent fixture in
Newport Coast CC
Utilities Yard
Potential Annual
Energy Savings:
Electricity: 100,000 - 110,000 kWh
Annual Energy
Cost Savings ($):
Total: $12,867- $14,154 [1]
[1] Cost savings estimated based on current tariff rates. See Appendix D for details.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 49
Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
Measure 6:
Daylight harvesting / photocell control of interior lighting in areas with
significant daylight from windows and skylights
Description:
Various areas throughout the City facilities enjoy an abundant amount of daylight through
large glass windows and /or skylights. Unfortunately, observations indicate that lighting
fixtures generally remain on regardless of daylight presence. This is either due to existing
wiring arrangement limitations or no controls are in -place to take advantage of such
opportunity.
This project suggests the use of On /Off photocell control of lights in these zones. In
general, logic shall be that when daylight is available, the new photocell sensor will switch
off all lighting fixtures serving the area. As a more conservative option, the City can also
elect to only turn off half the fixtures or half the lamps in each fixture. Pictures of
representative sample areas are presented below.
Applicable
• Corporate Yard
Facilities:
• Utilities Yard
• Newport Coast Community Center
• Mariners Branch Library
Example Areas:
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CorportateYard — Storage Area
Potential Annual
Energy Savings:
Electricity: 29,000 - 30,000 kWh
Annual Energy
Cost Savings ($):
Total: $3,731 - $3,860 [1]
[1] Cost savings estimated based on current tariff rates. See Appendix D for details.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 50
Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
Measure 7:
Add occupancy sensors for control of lighting in selected areas without existing
sensors
Description:
While the City has installed occupancy sensors in most of its facilities, some high - potential
areas still remain without such controls. Occupancy sensors allow lights to be
automatically turned off when no motion is detected in a given space. These are ideal
controls for such areas as restrooms, break rooms, meeting rooms, and large "public use"
areas where no one typically takes responsibility for turning off the lights.
Applicable
. Corporate Yard
Facilities:
. Utilities Yard
Example Areas:
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Corporate Yard — Storage Area
Corporate Yard — Private Office
Potential Annual
Energy Savings:
Electricity: 3,000 - 4,000 kWh
Annual Energy
Cost Savings ($):
Total: $386 - $515 [1]
[1] Cost savings estimated based on current tariff rates. See Appendix D for details.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 51
Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
Measure 8:
Replace existing HVAC equipment that is 15 -years or older with new high -
efficiency equipment
Description:
Industry standards suggest that the average service life of independent A/C equipment
(e.g., heat pumps and packaged units) is in the order of 15 to 20 years. Accordingly, it may
be warranted to replace HVAC equipment at some City facilities, including HVAC at the
Corporate Yard and Utilities Yard. Visual assessment of the same also confirms some wear
and tear.
For savings estimates purposes, this project assumes an existing cooling efficiency of 1.4
kW /ton vs. a proposed cooling efficiency of 1.1 kW /ton.
Because equipment is near its expected service life, the payback period associated with
this recommendation may be an irrelevant issue. We propose that this measure be
seriously considered along with any facility modernization plans proposed in the near
future.
Applicable
• Corporate Yard
Facilities:
a Uti I ities Yard
Example Areas:
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Corporate Yard —Split type HVAC
Corporate Yard — Window type Unit
Potential Annual
Energy Savings:
Electricity: 20,000 - 30,000 kWh
Natural Gas: 1,000 —1,100 Therms
Annual Energy
Cost Savings ($):
Total: $3,471 - $4,847 [1]
[1) Cost savings estimated based on current tariff rates. See Appendix D for details.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 52
Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
Measure 9:
Widen the dead -band between heating and cooling set - points for HVA[ systems
Description:
Most conditioned zones in the City facilities are maintained at around 72 deg.F, with a
deadband of +/- 1 deg.F (or a net of 2 deg.F). Deadband is the temperature range in which
neither heating or cooling is turned on. In this example, if the temperature is maintained at
approximately 72 deg.F, heating will be enabled at 71 deg.F and cooling will be enabled at 73
deg.F (i.e., 2 deg.F temperature difference). It's common for HVAC systems to operate with
little to no deadband, meaning that there is one temperature setpoint during winter and
summer seasons.
This project proposes an increase in the temperature dead -band to 5 deg.F (or more), which
is what is specified by California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title -24). Specifically,
we recommend that spaces be set for 69 deg.F (heating) and 75 deg.F (cooling). While these
set - points may seem a bit extreme at first glance, the City can try gradually increasing the
deadband so that occupants can be more easily transitioned. ASHRAE indicates that most
occupants are comfortable at space temperatures between 68 -74° F in the winter, and 73 -79°
F in the summer. The six degree deadband related to this measure (69 -75° F) falls within
these ranges.
Based on industry research and studies, it's estimated that if the deadband were to increase
from say 2 deg.F (or +/- 1) to 6 deg.F (or +/- 3 deg.F), energy savings can be as high as 6 - 8%
(% of total building energy use).
Applicable
. Police Station • Utilities Yard
Facilities:
. Central Library • Newport Coast Community Center
• Corporate Yard • Mariners Branch Library
Example Areas:
Newport Coast CC - Typical Zone Thermostat
Potential Annual
Energy Savings:
Electricity: 60,000 - 70,000 kWh
Natural Gas: 3,500 -3,600 Therms
Annual Energy
Cost Savings ($J:
Total: $10,861- $12,238 [1]
[1) Cost savings estimated based on current tariff rates. See Appendix D for details.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 53
Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
Measure 10:
Occupancy -based zone temperature reset
Description:
During the walkthrough, it was observed that various areas throughout the City facilities are
not occupied for extended periods of time. This is common for conference rooms, break
rooms, and general multipurpose room -type spaces.
In the existing design, the system is not capable of determining whether a room is vacant or
occupied. As a result, the HVAC system is unnecessarily forced to run. While this may not
always be the case, this inefficiency can be easily corrected by using full capabilities of the
existing DDC system (if one is in- place) or the programmable thermostat.
For various selected areas, this measure proposes the replacement of all existing thermostats
with new thermostats that feature a push- button override. Under the proposed logic, the
room set - points shall default to a "set- back" range (e.g., 64 deg.F for heat and 78 deg.F for
cool). When the push- button is pressed by an occupant, this will temporarily override the
system for a preset time period (e.g., two hours) and the system will operate with standard
occupancy set - points (e.g., 68 deg.F for heat and 75 deg.F for cool). At the end of the
override period, the room set - points shall revert back to "set -back' mode.
Alternatively, the City can also consider use of the existing lighting occupancy sensor to send
an occupancy signal to the thermostat. The occupancy signal will take the place of the push-
button override signal. The same can reduce project costs associated with new equipment.
While the fan is still expected to operate during unoccupied periods to maintain the
minimum required ventilation, this project is expected to generate a quantifiable amount of
cooling and heating energy savings.
Applicable
a Police Station Newport Coast Community Center
Facilities:
. Central Library Mariners Branch Library
• Oasis Senior Center
Example Areas:
Mariners Branch Library —
Newport Coast CC—
Unoccupied Break Room
Unoccupied MPR
Potential Annual
Electricity: 40,000 - 50,000 kWh
Energy Savings:
Natural Gas: 1,200 —1,300 Therms
Annual Energy
Cost Savings ($):
Total: $6,224 - $7,600 [1]
[1] Cost savings estimated based on current tariff rates. See Appendix D for details.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 54
Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
Measure 11:
Retro- Commissioning of HVAC and controls
Description:
This project proposes the retro- commissioning of some City building's HVAC systems and
controls (i.e., zone level, system level, and equipment level). Although all systems are
functional and generally operating to maintain space temperature, it is conceivable that
systems can be better optimized through a commissioning process.
Specifically, retro- commissioning (RCx) is a form of commissioning. Commissioning (Cx) is the
process of ensuring that systems are designed, installed, functionally tested, and capable of
being operated and maintained according to the owner's operational needs. RCx is the same
systematic process applied to existing buildings that have never been commissioned to
ensure that systems can be operated and maintained according to the owner's needs. RCx
can often resolve problems that occurred during design or construction, or address problems
that have developed throughout the building's life. In all, RCx improves a building's
operations and maintenance (0 &M) procedures to enhance overall building performance.
The reported average cost to retro- commission a building is in the range of $0.05 /sq.ft. to
$0.40 /sq.ft. While savings will vary building -to- building, the simple - payback period is usually
in the range of 1 to 2 years. Additional benefits include improved comfort, reduced occupant
complaints, improved indoor air quality, extended equipment life, reductions in equipment
failure, and improved building documentation.
Applicable
• Police Station
Facilities:
• Central Library
• Newport Coast Community Center
• Mariners Branch Library
Example Areas:
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Mariner's Branch Library HVAC system
Potential Annual
Energy Savings:
Electricity: 50,000 — 60,000 kWh
Natural Gas: 500 — 600 Therms
Annual Energy
Cost Savings ($):
Total: $6,882 - $8,259 [11
[1] Cost savings estimated based on current tariff rates. See Appendix D for details.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 55
Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
Measure 12:
Install occupancy sensor controls for plug loads such as vending machines and
large copy machines
Description:
Vending Machines
Generally, vending and snack machines are designed to operate constantly (24 -hours a day,
365 -days a year). A cold beverage vending machine consumes on average 400 watts, costing
approximately $200 -$250 per year to operate depending on existing energy rates.
Additionally, a snack machine's lights and electronics typically draw nearly 75 watts costing
another $75 -$100 per year to operate. With a bank of many machines, operational costs
can amount significantly at a facility.
To reduce these costs, this project proposes the implementation of occupancy -based
controls (or "Misers') on all machines, City -wide. Like standard occupancy sensors that
control lighting, these products utilize a Passive Infrared (PIR) sensor that powers down a
machine when the area surrounding it has been vacant for some time (e.g., 15 minutes).
Additionally, a sensor monitors ambient temperature and automatically re- powers the
vending machine at one to three hour intervals, independent of occupancy, to ensure that
the vended product stays cold.
Copy Machines
Generally, copy machines are designed to operate constantly (24 -hours a day, 365 -days a
year). Once they are powered "ON ", they can remain at the same state even during unused
time periods. With a bank of many copy machines, operational costs can amount
significantly at a facility. To reduce these costs, this project proposes the implementation of
occupancy -based controls (or "Misers ") on all copy machines. The concept is similar to the
vending machine controls above.
Applicable
• Police Station • Utilities Yard
Facilities:
• Central Library • Oasis Senior Center
• Corporate Yard • Newport Coast Community Center
• Civic Center - New Location • Mariners Branch Library
Example Areas:
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Vending Machine
Typical Copy Machine in Copy Room
Potential Annual
Energy Savings:
Electricity: 10,000-11,000 kWh
Estimated Energy
Cost Savings, $
Total: $1,287 - $1,415 [1]
[1] Cost savings estimated based on current tariff rates. See Appendix D for details.
City of Newport Beach - Energy Action Plan Page 56
Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
Measure 13:
Replace inefficient exterior lighting fixtures (wall - parks, parking lot pole lights,
etc.) with more efficient lighting sources such as LED, Induction, or compact -
fluorescent
Description:
Various parking lots and building exterior lighting fixtures at the City facilities make use of
high- intensity discharge (HID) light sources such as metal halide, multi- vapor, and high
pressure sodium lamps. These are in a variety of fixture styles and lamp wattages. While the
City has already retrofitted some exterior fixtures to more efficient light sources such as
compact fluorescent, many fixtures have yet to be retrofitted.
High- intensity discharge (HID) light sources such as metal halides have long dominated the
market for exterior lighting. Recent technology developments however, have made other
light sources such as induction lighting or light- emitting- diodes (LED) a more cost - effective
choice. This measure specifically recommends a one - for -one replacement of all HID fixtures
with new fixtures designed for LED -type lamps.
Applicable
• Police Station • Oasis Senior Center
Facilities:
• Central Library • Newport Coast Community Center
• Corporate Yard • Mariners Branch Library
• Utilities Yard
Proposed
Fixtures:
Sample LED wall -pack light fixture
Sample LED flood light fixture
Potential Annual
Energy Savings:
Electricity: 30,000-40,000 kWh
Annual Energy
Cost Savings ($):
Total: $3,155 - $4,207 [1]
[1] Cost savings estimated based on current tariff rates. See Appendix D for details.
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Measure 14:
Replace City -wide street light pole fixtures with new LED -type fixtures
Description:
As is shown from the historical energy use, street lighting in the City of Newport Beach
contributes to a large percentage of the overall electricity energy use budget at the City. It is
estimated that the City powers approximately 3,000 — 4,000 pole lights throughout the City
streets. This project analyzes the potential with converting all City street lights to LED.
As was outlined in the previous sections of this EAP, the City of Newport Beach has a fifteen -
year Master Plan in which they will replace all of the City's inefficient streetlights with new
LED -type lights. Phase -1 of the project (i.e., City Streetlight Efficiency Project) was
successfully completed in April 2011. This phase replaced approximately 200 street lights
and is expected to save the City approximately 70,556 kWh. Phase -II of the project was also
recently awarded (May 2011) and is proposed for completion in 2013. This entails
replacement of approximately 155 street lights. Phase -II is expected to save the City
another 54,681 kWh.
This project savings noted for this Measure (i.e., Measure 14) estimates the potential
savings possible from converting the remaining street lights to LED.
As an emerging technology, LED street lights have yet to experience major market
penetration, but cost reductions and performance improvements are continuing to increase
LED street lighting viability. High initial cost of LED street lights has been a challenge for the
economic case, but energy savings and projected maintenance cost savings through the
luminaire lifetime both improve LED street light economics. The level of savings will of
course depend on energy and maintenance costs for any given location.
On average, an existing 250 -watt HPS type street light can be replaced with an 85 -watt LED -
type fixture. The same results in approximately 66% energy use savings. Given the high
quantity of street lights in -use, a City -wide retrofit would have significant impact on City's
overall energy use.
Applicable
Facilities:
. City Streets
Proposed
Fixtures:
Sample LED roadway light fixture
Sample LED roadway light fixture
Potential Annual
Energy Savings:
Electricity: 2,400,000 - 3,100,000 kWh
Annual Energy
Cost Savings ($):
Total: $171,192 - $221,123 [1)
j11 Cost savings estimated based on current tariff rates. See Appendix D for details.
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B. Funding of Projects
As is the case with most local governments today, project funding plays a critical role in the
implementation of projects. In the last couple years, the economic recession has made it particularly
difficult to approve energy conservation projects, regardless of how attractive the payback period may
be. The following are various project funding mechanisms that the City should investigate and utilize
(wherever applicable).
Federal Government and Most energy efficiency grants are issued by individual state governments;
State grants a database of these can be found at http: / /www.grants.gov. However,
grants for the largest amount of money are typically issued by the Federal
Government; a full directory of available energy efficiency grants can be
found at http: / /www.grants.gov. These grants are split between
competitive grants, in which applicants compete with a number of other
applicants for a limited pool of money, and formula grants, in which
money is allocated according to a particular set of requirements that
applicants must meet.
Energy efficiency grants have become more common in recent years along
with increased concerns about climate change and energy independence.
The U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block
Grant program recently provided over $3.2 billion for a variety of energy
efficiency programs, such as auditing and retrofitting residences and
businesses to make them more energy efficient; the implementation of
various energy conservation campaigns; and the deployment of energy
efficient street lights and traffic signals.
For information on Federal Government energy efficiency initiatives,
check the Federal Government website: http: / /www.eere.energy.gov.
Local Utility Partnership City should look into leveraging financial and other resources from non -
Programs city partners. Local utility partnerships can provide a substantial boost to
the impact of and participation in outreach initiatives included in energy
plans.
SCE's On -Bill Financing On -Bill Financing is provided and operated by SCE, and allows eligible
(OBF) customers to make payments as part of a line item on their SCE bill. This
program offers a zero - interest loan for the installation(s) of qualified
energy- efficient equipment.
Key Features:
• 0% interest loan
No fees on loan costs
• Convenient loan repayment through your monthly SCE bill
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For more information, see the link below:
httD://www.sce.com/business/onbill/about-on-bill.htm
CEC's Energy Efficiency The California Energy Commission's (CEC) Energy Efficiency Financing
Financing Program Program provides financing for cities, counties, public care institutions,
public hospitals, public schools and colleges, and special districts through
low- interest loans for the installation of energy- saving measures.
Key Features
• Loans for energy projects must be repaid from energy cost savings
within 15 years, including principal and interest (approximately 11
years simple payback). Simple payback is calculated by dividing
the dollar amount of the loan by the anticipated annual energy
cost savings.
• The interest rate is 1% and is fixed for the term of the loan.
For more information, see the link below:
http: / /www.energy.ca.gov /efficiency /financing/
Utility Rebates & Several types of rebate and incentive programs exist for renewable energy
Incentives and energy efficiency. The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Federal
Energy Management Program categorizes these programs into the
following:
• Public purpose programs administered by utilities, state agencies,
or other third parties and paid for by utility ratepayers, typically
through a non - bypassable system benefits charge instituted as
part of restructuring legislation or rules.
• Utility programs administered by local utilities and paid for by
utility ratepayers through bundled rates.
• Programs sponsored by state agencies designed to promote
energy efficiency and renewable energy, usually funded out of
general tax revenues.
Beyond general rebate and incentives are demand response and load
management programs. These programs provide incentives to curtail
demand during peak energy usage periods in response to system reliability
or market conditions. A complete list of programs offered by CA is
available online at:
http : / /wwwl.eere.energy.gov /femp /financing /eip ca.html
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Qualified Energy The Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008, enacted in October
Conservation Bonds 2008, authorized the issuance of Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds
(QECBs) (QECBs) that may be used by state, local and tribal governments to finance
certain types of energy projects. QECBs are qualified tax credit bonds.
Generally, the borrower who issues the bond pays back only the principal
of the bond, and the bondholder receives federal tax credits in lieu of the
traditional bond interest. The tax credit may be taken quarterly to offset
the tax liability of the bondholder. The tax credit rate is set daily by the
U.S. Treasury Department; however, energy conservation bondholders will
receive only 70% of the full rate set by the Treasury Department.
QECBs are not subject to a U.S. Department of Treasury application and
approval process. Bond volume is instead allocated to each state based on
the state's percentage of the U.S. population as of July 1, 2008. Each state
is then required to allocate a portion of its allocation to "large local
governments" within the state based on the local government's
percentage of the state's population.
The definition of "qualified energy conservation projects" is fairly broad
and contains elements relating to energy efficiency capital expenditures in
public buildings that reduce energy consumption by at least 20 %; green
community programs (including loans and grants to implement such
programs); renewable energy production; various research and
development applications; mass commuting facilities that reduce energy
consumption; several types of energy related demonstration projects; and
public energy efficiency education campaigns.
For more information, see the link below:
http: / /www.dsireusa.org/ incentives /incentive.cfm ?Incentive Code =US51F
Energy Efficiency Through formula and competitive grants, the Program empowers local
Conservation Block Grant communities to make strategic investments to meet the nation's long -
Program (EECBG) term goals for energy independence and leadership on climate change.
Grants can be used for energy efficiency and conservation programs and
projects communitywide, as well as renewable energy installations on
government buildings. Activities eligible for use of funds include the
following:
• Development of an energy efficiency and conservation strategy
• Building energy audits and retrofits, including weatherization
• Financial incentive programs for energy efficiency such as energy
savings performance contracting, on -bill financing, and revolving
loan funds
• Transportation programs to conserve energy and support
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renewable fuel infrastructure
• Building code development, implementation, and inspections
• Installation of distributed energy technologies including combined
heat and power and district heating and cooling systems
• Material conservation programs including source reduction,
recycling, and recycled content procurement programs
• Reduction and capture of greenhouse gas emissions generated by
landfills or similar waste - related sources
• Installation of energy efficient traffic signals and street lighting
• Installation of renewable energy technologies on government
buildings
• Any other appropriate activity that meets the purposes of the
program and is approved by DOE
For more information, see the link below:
http://wwwl.eere.energy.gov/wip/eecbg.html
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Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
C. Policies and Guidelines
The City of Newport Beach and its City leaders understand the role they play in creating a sustainable
environment not only for City staff but also for the entire community within. While this EAP is a step in
the right direction, the City understands that it is effective planning and implementation of policies and
guidelines that will have the largest influence on attaining a long -term sustainable environment. Key
objectives that the City shall consider in the implementation of new policies are as follows:
• Reduce energy use and carbon emissions at existing facilities
• Identify and eliminate energy waste
• Exceed energy efficiency standards in new construction facilities
• Stay up -to -date with evolving energy efficiency technologies
• Sustain an effective energy usage tracking mechanism
The following outlines various guidelines and policies that the City should encourage and consider as
they move forward towards a sustainable future:
• Assembly Bill 32: Be consistent with Assembly Bill 32 and the greenhouse gas
emission reduction goals. This EAP outlines the goals set -forth in
addition to various energy efficiency measures to help attain those
goals.
• Federal and State Energy Adhere to federal and state -level energy efficiency requirements
Efficiency Requirements: for both new and existing buildings. This will include compliance
with the latest California building energy efficiency standards (Title
24), ASHRAE Standard 90.1 (Energy Standard for Buildings except
Low -Rise Residential Buildings), and the International Energy
Conservation Code (IECC). Key enforcement procedures shall
include the following:
» Review of plans
u Review of products, materials, and equipment specifications
» Review of tests, certification reports, and product listings
» Review of supporting calculations
u Inspection of the building and its systems during construction
» Evaluation of materials substituted in the field
» Inspection prior to occupancy
• Energy Efficiency in New Incorporate a clearly defined set of energy efficiency requirements
Construction: into the City's Owner Project Requirements and Basis of Design
Documents.
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• Building Commissioning The City understands the benefit that building commissioning (Cx)
and Retro- Commissioning: brings to the energy performance of new and existing buildings.
When a building is initially commissioned it undergoes an intensive
quality assurance process that begins during design and continues
through construction, occupancy, and operations. Cx ensures that
the new building operates initially as the owner intended and that
building staff are prepared to operate and maintain its systems and
equipment. Retro- commissioning (RCx) is the application of the
commissioning process to existing buildings. Depending and the
age and condition of the systems, this RCx process often resolves
problems that occurred during design or construction, or addresses
problems that have developed throughout the building's life. For
all future capital projects, the City intends to incorporate Cx into
the project requirements. For all existing buildings, the City can
develop an inventory of all buildings and identify those that can
benefit from RCx. To the extent economically feasible and
technically practicable, the City should plan on undergoing an RCx
process in order of priority.
• Energy Benchmarking: Incorporate policies that will enable assigned staff to "benchmark"
energy usage at City buildings and continually monitor and track
the same.
• Environmentally Preferred "Environmentally Preferred Products and Services" is defined as
Purchasing (EPP) Policy: products and services that have a reduced effect on human health
and the environment when compared with competing products
that serve the same purpose. This comparison may consider raw
materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging,
distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, and /or disposal of the
product." 6
The main intent of an EPP policy is to reduce the negative
environmental impact of products and services used by the City.
Objectives of the policy are as follows:'
>> Conserve natural resources;
Minimize environmental impacts such as pollution and
excessive use of water and energy;
>> Eliminate or reduce toxics that create hazards to workers and
the community;
Support strong recycling markets;
Reduce materials that are sent to landfills ;
Increase the use and availability of environmentally preferable
products that protect the environment;
Identify environmentally preferable products and distribution
systems;
6 Greening the Government through Waste Prevention, Recycling and Federal Acquisition, Executive Order 13101, Sep 14, 1995.
' Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Model Policy, July, 2012, http: / /www.stopwaste.org /home /index.asp ?page =439
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By considering environmental impacts in public purchasing, an EPP
policy will help reduce its negative impact on environment, lower
pollution levels from its operations, protect public health, and
improve the environmental quality of the Newport Beach
community.
• Savings by Design (SBD): For all future new construction or major modernization projects,
City should utilize the services provided by the Savings By Design
(SBD) program wherever feasible and practical. SBD is California's
nonresidential new construction energy efficiency program,
administered statewide and funded by Utility customers through
the Public Purpose Programs surcharge applied to gas and electric
services.
Savings By Design encourages energy- efficient building design and
construction practices, promoting the efficient use of energy by
offering up -front design assistance supported by financial
incentives based on project performance. Projects participating in
Savings By Design receive services including design assistance,
Owners Incentives, Design Team Incentives, and Energy Design
Resources. Services begin in the project design phase and continue
through construction completion.
Design assistance can range from simple plan review and efficiency
upgrade recommendations to complete computer simulation
analysis comparing a number of alternative systems and integrated
building design options. Financial incentives, to help offset
increased design interaction and potential costs of construction, are
available for projects that exceed thresholds established by the
program. Participation in the program brings additional benefits,
such as reduced long -term operating costs, greater comfort, health
and productivity for occupants, and conservation of natural
resources and cleaner air due to avoided power generation.
• Support of Staff Training: Ongoing energy efficiency related training of staff is critical to the
sustainability and success of the EAP. Department leaders should
encourage staff to participate in training made available by various
organizations like ICLEI — Local Governments for Sustainability, the
Local Government Commission (LGC), and Southern California
Edison (SCE). In particular, the City will leverage the free
workshops offered by SCE to increase staff knowledge on various
sustainability and energy efficiency topics. Areas of focus will
include the following:
Title -24 and other Energy Efficiency Building Standards (i.e.,
CALGreen, ASHRAE 90.1, etc.)
Current green building policies
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
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Developing energy efficiency technologies
o Building Energy Auditing tools and techniques
• LEED (Leadership in Energy As shown from recent City construction projects (i.e., OASIS, Civic
and Environmental Design): Center), the City understands the sustainability benefits from LEED.
The City will continue to encourage LEED in new construction and
major modernization projects wherever feasible. LEED is a
voluntary third -party certification program and the nationally
accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of
high performance green buildings. City participation in the LEED
process demonstrates leadership, innovation, environmental
stewardship and social responsibility. Green design categories that
are addressed by LEED include sustainable sites, water efficiency,
energy efficiency, materials, and indoor environmental quality.
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D. Tracking
Introduction
The City of Newport Beach understands the importance of tracking the year -to -year energy use at its
facilities and the progress it is making towards the EAP goals. Accordingly, it is critical that the City
establishes a system that will help track energy use and expenditures for each energy -using account.
This tracking mechanism shall have capability to tell stakeholders and decision makers how recent
energy action steps, or lack thereof, have impacted energy use. It is also equally important that staff is
trained on what is outlined in this EAP and how the proposed energy efficiency measures are expected
to change the energy use profiles observed. This EAP proposes that energy usage and expenditures be
tracked and that City staff be continually trained on energy efficiency and advanced technologies that
can be implemented. City officials will encourage staff to participate in energy efficiency training and
workshops. These are many times offered for free by Southern California Edison (SCE) and Southern
California Gas Company (SCG). Also, free webinars are typically available through Energy Star, California
Energy Commission (CEC), and various others.
Enterprise Energy Management Information System (EEMIS)
The City is in the process of implementing an Enterprise Energy Management Information System
(EEMIS) that will allow the City to easily monitor energy consumption and year -to -year reduction at all
its facilities. Funding for the EEMIS is through SCE's Flight #5.6 Grant (Local Government Strategic Plan
Strategies Solicitation).
An EEMIS includes many useful features as outlined below:
• Bill analysis;
• Energy use analysis;
• Electricity rate analysis;
• Electric demand management;
• Greenhouse gas reporting;
• Reporting to identify the best and the worst performing facilities;
• Collection of real -time data from large electricity accounts allows the City to better manage
daily energy usage;
• Energy usage forecasting allows the City to make informative decisions regarding load control
commands in response to California grid conditions and demand reduction goals; and
• Identification of cost savings measures to shift power usage to non -peak hours.
While the ultimate goal is to reduce the City's overall energy use, it will be useful to track the progress of
the various City departments as outlined in Section 2 of this EAP. Further, if energy use at (a) building
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Section 4 City of Newport Beach Action Steps
facilities, (b) pumping stations, and (c) street lighting are isolated, it will help give a clearer picture of the
progress.
Impact of New Construction
As is the case with any large organization, the City may in the future add (or remove) facilities based on
current demand and economics. It will be important to make note of when these changes take place
and how they will impact energy use. Section 2 of this EAP has established a "baseline" energy use with
a defined set of City buildings and energy using accounts. Future comparisons against this "baseline"
shall be done using the same set of parameters. If for example, a new building or a new lighted road is
added, this will undoubtedly have an impact on overall City energy use. While it is also important to
maintain and track energy- efficiency in these new facilities, these accounts shall be analyzed separately.
Energy use and goals outlined in this EAP can also be analyzed and tracked on a per square foot basis.
For example, if average energy use index (EUI) is calculated for all facilities City -wide, this will allow the
City to track the progress of energy efficiency efforts, even if new City buildings are added over -time.
Understandably, this analysis strategy would only apply to those building facilities with a defined square
footage. Service accounts like street lighting and pumping stations would have to be excluded and
analyzed separately.
EPA's Portfolio Manager
Another tracking mechanism that the City may consider using is the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) Portfolio Manager, a free online tool that will provide an energy performance score of a
specific building in relation to similar facilities in similar climates. The tool can help the City do the
following:
• Track multiple energy and water meters;
• Benchmark facilities relative to past performance;
• View percent improvement in weather - normalized source energy;
• Monitor energy and water costs;
• Verify building energy performance; and
• Determine energy performance ratings.
This EAP proposes that the top five energy using City buildings (outlined in Section 2) be tracked using
EPA's Portfolio Manager. The main intent shall be to establish a benchmark score for the baseline year
for comparison against future time periods.
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Section 5 Conclusion
SECTION 5 - CONCLUSION
The City of Newport Beach is keen on sustainability and continuing the effort to reduce energy use at all
its facilities. This is evident by all the energy efficiency measures that have been implemented to date
and the projects that are in the pipeline. The City is well aware that its facilities will set the example for
the citizens within Newport Beach. The table below summarizes the energy reduction measures that
have been completed and are planned for the future. As shown, the City is on its way to meeting the
energy reduction goal set -forth in this Energy Action Plan. As the City moves forward, it will continue to
look for feasible energy reduction opportunities along with funding for the same.
Table 18— Summary of Past, Present, and Future Energy Efficiency Projects
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Annual
Annual Natural
Electricity Use
kWh
Gas Use
Therms
(kWh)
Savings
(Therms)
Savings
ENERGY USE - Baseline (FY 10 -11')
20,842,759
53,395
Savings from Completed Projects *
126,439
0
*Street Lighting Projects
ENERGY USE- Post Completed Projects
20,716,3201
53,395
Savings from Pipeline Projects
Central Library RCx
20,592
988
Water Pumping System Optimization
1,751,111
0
SUB -TOTAL SAVINGS- PIPELINE PROJECTS
1,771, 703
988
ENERGY USE- Post Pipeline Projects
18,944,617
52,407
Savings from Proposed Projects
3,906,608
6,327
ENERGY USE- Post Proposed Projects
15,038,009
46,080
TOTAL SAVINGS
7,576,453
8,304
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Section 5 Conclusion
EAP Implementation
The City of Newport Beach is presently a Valued Partner with the Energy Partnership. To attain a higher
level status, the City is required to "initiate ", "complete ", and "implement" an Energy Action Plan (EAP).
This is key criteria for Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels, respectively. While items one and two are
complete, the third item, "implementation ", requires additional effort. This section highlights the City s
plan for EAP implementation.
A strategy for successful implementation of this EAP was developed by the City and is outlined in Table
19 below. The table defines clear and measurable goals that the City will pursue as it moves forward
through the implementation phase. Action steps are also identified to direct the City's efforts in
accomplishing each goal.
Table 19 — EAP Implementation Plan
Goals
Action Steps
EAP Reference
Energy Efficiency Projects
Complete all the projects identified in
Project managers to provide periodic
Section 4A
the list of projects in the pipeline.
updates, as necessary, on the project's
(Table 14)
These include the three water pump
progress.
optimization projects at the various
pump sites. See Table 14.
Specific to the Central Library,
City staff to revisit the project list and
Section 4A
complete 1 of 5 projects identified by
revisit the potential for implementation.
(Table 15)
Lincus in an earlier site assessment.
Conditions at the facilities may have
See Table 15.
changed since the study was initially
formulated. The most feasible project
shall be considered for implementation.
Specific to the Police Department,
City staff to revisit the project list and
Section 4A
complete 1 of 4 projects identified by
revisit the potential for implementation.
(Table 16)
Lincus in an earlier site assessment.
Conditions at the facilities may have
See Table 16.
changed since the study was initially
formulated. The most feasible project
shall be considered for implementation.
Complete 2 of 14 projects identified in
City staff to review project list and seek a
Section 4A
this EAP for future consideration. See
detailed analysis of project costs, savings,
(Table 17)
Table 17.
and return on investment. If necessary,
seek the services of an outside
consultant or available SCE resources.
The top two feasible projects to be
considered for implementation. Other
projects can be considered as more
funding becomes available.
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Section 5 Conclusion
Goals
Action Steps
EAP Reference
Continue to secure funding
City staff to continually review funding
Section 4B
opportunities for proposed energy
resources listed in Section 4B of this EAP
efficiency projects. See Section 4B of
and others as they become available.
this EAP.
Feasibility of projects to be evaluated
accordingly.
Policies & Guidelines
Incorporate a policy that will enable
Finalize the integration of EEMIS
Section 4C
staff to "benchmark" energy use at
(Enterprise Energy Management
City buildings and continually track the
Information System). Assure EEMIS data
progress towards EAP energy
accuracy and functionality. Train City
reduction goals.
staff on EEMIS functionality and intent.
Benchmark the top 5 City buildings
Assign a staff to benchmark the top 5
Section 4C
using EPA's Portfolio Manager
City buildings. If necessary, free training
is available (through SCE) on how to
benchmark buildings using the EPA's
Portfolio Manager.
Promote energy efficiency training for
Inform selected City staff of all the
Section 4B
City staff
available resources available for energy
efficiency training. In particular, focus
shall be on free workshops offered by
SCE. Staff will be informed through e-
mails sent out every quarter.
Retro- or re- commission a minimum of
Seek proposals from Cx service providers
Section 4B
one City building from the list of
to retro or re- commission the selected
highest energy using buildings. Refer
City building. City staff to select the
to Section 2 of this EAP for a list of
building with the highest opportunity for
buildings with the highest energy use.
savings (i.e., demonstrated inefficiencies
in lighting /HVAC systems and controls).
Community Outreach
Develop energy awareness material
Organize outreach groups consisting of
Section 3B
that educates the community about
City representatives to develop energy
energy use. City will continually
awareness material and effective
outreach to community at minimum,
outreach avenues. Seek all available
once per year. Outreach can be
resources made available through SCE
through various media types (e.g.,
and the Orange County Partnership.
newspaper, radio, television, utility bill
inserts, community meetings)
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Section 5 Conclusion
EAP Adoption
The success of any EAP is directly related to the degree of its implementation. The first step in this effort
is to take the completed EAP through City Council and have it considered for adoption. Adoption by City
Council will be a key starting point and provide valuable leverage for further EAP actions. The list below
outlines various factors the City should consider in the decision process for EAP adoption and the
implementation of actions recommended in the plan.
• Adoption of the EAP does not automatically deploy actions for implementation
• The EAP is not binding on the City Council or the Community
• Strategies will be implemented based on the needs and ability of the City and Community
• Strategies should be financially feasible
• Pursue actions, not simply based on thier emissions reduction potential, but on the collection of
benefits that it can provide to the City and Community
• Pursuing low or no -cost high - priority recommendations will have the greatest likelihood of
success
Integration of EAP
With the intent of helping guide the City in achieving its energy efficiency goals, the City will consider
implementation of the policies and projects outlined in this EAP, where possible, through the following
planning mechanisms already in- place:
• General Plan
• City Ordinances
• Capital Improvement Plans
• City Engineering Designs
• Other energy efficiency plans, regulations, and practices
The City plans to review all existing planning mechanisms in -place and determine which are best suitable
for implementation of the EAP's long term policies.
Recurring EAP Tasks
For effective implementation, efforts will also be necessary to monitor and evaluate the progress of the
plan. Evaluating the progress of the EAP is an ongoing process, and as such, the EAP should be treated as
a working document that must adapt to changes. The City will need to systematically track energy use
and reflect any changes in facilities and equipment. Energy use for each facility should be analyzed
periodically to ensure that it is moving towards the target reduction goal. It will also be important to
continually monitor funding opportunities that can be leveraged to implement the higher cost
recommended actions.
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