1. Energy Management Software Presented by Alan Mulak June 2008 Sponsored By:

2. Introduction Alan R. Mulak, PE (978) 486-4484 amulak@comcast.net

3. Introduction • Today’s schedule • In my opinion! • Credit where credit is due • Questions and Answers • CEUs • For more information…

4. Introduction Who are you? What do you do? Why are you here?

5. Software Tool #1 COMcheck

6. Software Tool #1 Why use COMcheck? • Code compliance software • Grant applications • What if scenarios • Incentive applications

7. Software Tool #2 Motor Master

8. Software Tool #2 Why use Motor Master? • Motors use energy very quietly • Be prepared for burnout • Game plan…inventory! • Great job for intern

9. Software Tool #3 Misc Odds ‘n Ends

10. Software Tool #3 • Lighting http://www.geconsumerandindustrial.com/environmentalinfo/tools_calculators/ • Air Conditioning http://www.alliantenergy.com/docs/groups/public/documents/pub/p010784.hcsp#TopOfPage • Variable Speed Drives http://www.alliantenergy.com/docs/groups/public/documents/pub/p010794.hcsp#4

11. Software Tool #4 EPA Energy Star Building Portfolio Manager

12. Benchmarking • Compare your buildings to each other and similar facilities. • Good performers? Poor performers? • EPA Energy Star Building Portfolio Manager • https://www.energystar.gov

13. What to have BEFORE you start • 12 or more consecutive months of energy data for all fuels covering the same time period. • The correct zip code for the facility • The square footage of the facility • The year the facility was built or the date of the last major renovation.

14. 4 Basic Steps • Step # 1 Register for an account • Step # 2 Add a property • Step # 3 Add a space • Step # 4 Add a meter

15. Step # 1 Set up an account @ www.energystar.gov

16. Step # 1: Creating a New User Account

17. Step # 1 : Login

18. Step #2: Add a Property

19. Step 2: Add a property • A single facility for which my organization owns or manages 90% of the floor area. • A portion of the facility for which my organization owns or manages less than 90% of the floor area. • A hospital composed of a single facility or a collection of facilities. • A municipal waste water treatment plant or water treatment and distribution utility. • Add a campus or other collection of multiple facilities at the same geographic location. • Select one of the above choices.

20. Step # 2: Add Property Data

21. Step # 2: Set Building Space Type

22. Step # 2: Eligible Space Types Note: Effective Date MUST be the same as the first date of the billing cycle for which you enter information.

23. Step # 3: Add Space Attributes

24. Step # 3: You have Added a Space

25. Step # 4: Add Energy Meters

26. Step # 4: Meter Type/Unit

27. Step # 4: Beginning Date of Bills

28. Step # 4: Electricity Usage

29. Step # 4: Enter Usage info

30. Step # 4:Add Another Meter

31. Tadddaaa…You have a rating!

32. On-Line Resources • Target Finder – New Building Design • Delta Score Calculator • Savings Calculators • Building Profiles • Building Upgrade Manual

33. Questions? Contact: 1-888-STAR-YES energystarbuildings@epa.gov www.energystar.gov

34. Helpful Hints • Do NOT use commas or other punctuation marks • When registering for an account, do NOT use spaces. • Your pass word IS case sensitive! • To SAVE, you may have to scroll down to the bottom of the page to find the SAVE button.

35. WIIFM? Portfolio Manager – make your boss look good!

36. Software Tool #5 Excel Lighting Spreadsheet

37. Thank you!Questions?