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Team Victorious presents an innovative energy management program aimed at reducing energy consumption by 20% over the next decade in U.S. municipal buildings. By following EPA's Energy STAR guidelines, the initiative focuses on retrofitting public buildings and fostering behavioral changes among employees. Key strategies include engaging staff for feedback, utilizing eQuest software for identifying improvements, and ensuring long-term funding through policy adaptations. The program aims to enhance the city’s financial health and promote environmental consciousness.
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Electri-City: Team Victorious Secret Energy Management for the Modern U.S. City
Energy Efficiency Program • Engagement of the city’s municipal buildings • 10-year, 20% energy reduction goal • the EPA’s Energy STAR guidelines and Portfolio Manager • Focus on retrofitting public buildings and promoting behavioral change
Encouraging Initial Involvement Public statement solidifying municipality’s commitment to efficiency goals EPA Energy STAR Partner
Identifying Potential Improvements • Contract consultants to match meters with corresponding energy bills • eQuest software to locate effective and efficient improvements • Target the best sector out of: school buildings, public housing, municipal buildings • Consult staff and employees for suggestions on improving energy efficiency and the workplace environment
Changing Behavior • Shifting Focus • Integrating Activity • Incentivizing Employees
Sustaining the Program • Long-term funding • Procurement of special projects budget • Policy changes: retaining a % of energy savings, involvement in capital improvement and standard operating budget decisions • Presence of incentives, visibility of progress, responsiveness to critical evaluation
Deliverables Informal transfer of information Formal transfer of information
Required Technology & Resources • Energy STAR Portfolio Manager (ESPM) • Costs
Program Outcomes Improves The City’s financial state through energy savings Cultivates a more environmentally-conscious city culture
Thank You For Your Time! Questions? • Eunhee Kim • Lauren Iacobucci • Theodore Groben • Maria Tan • Tristan Turner Team Victorious Secret