Dec. '08/Jan. '09
The Business of Green
C O N T E N T S
Chapter News: US EPA Benefits Far Reaching
Executive Director's Corner: The Economics of Green
The Business of Green: Busted Boiler Brings Energy Savings Vision to Company
Greenbuild 2009 in Phoenix: Long Live The West
LEED: Notes From A Shifted Landscape
LEED: Bethke School LEED Certified
Regional Roundup: Denver Metro Steering Committee's Efforts Pay Off
VISION
Promote responsibility for Colorado's environmental legacy.
MISSION
Advance and promote sustainable planning, design, construction and operation of the built environment through education, improving industry guidelines, policy advocacy, and information and resource sharing.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tom Hootman, President
RNL Design
Dana Kose, Vice Chair
M.A. Mortenson
Megan Christensen, Secretary
Bovis Lend Lease
Jim Bradburn, Treasurer
RMH Group
Mike Lowell, Advocacy Chair
US GSA
Bobby Molinari, Membership Chair Hyatt Select
Josh Radoff, Director At Large
YRG Consultants
Sue McFaddin, Director At Large Seven Generations
Ted Caulkins , Education Chair
Silvertip Integrated Engineering
Daniele Loffreda, Communications Chair
Plateau Enviro Associates
Conor Merrigan, EGB Chair
C2 Sustainable Development Consultants
Deb Kleinman
Executive Director
Colorado Building Green is the official newsletter of the U.S. Green Building Council – Colorado Chapter, and is published bi-monthly. If you are interested in submiting a story, ideas or other information for publication, please contact the editor at dgloffreda@msn.com
New Boiler Pays For Itself Via Energy Savings
An Obvious Choice
Dunn knew he had to replace his boiler, but now he knew the value in investing in other conservation improvements. He knew the upfront costs and how long it would take to get his money back in energy savings.
The new Energy Management System (EMS) was just one component, but accomplishes several things:
- It automatically controls and increases the efficiency of all major mechanical equipment including boilers, chiller, cooling tower and outside air capabilities.
- It negates the need to run thechiller in the winter. By adding an economizer control, it can utilize outside for cooling and decrease the need for the chiller.
- It allows the chiller to operate at partial load, rather than “100%” or “off.”
- Reduces demand for energy use. Because the system isn’t on 100% all of the time, it drastically decreases the amount of power used during the day.
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Rebate Dollars Help
Tolin considers Xcel Energy as a strategic partner in all of its energy projects implemented within their service territory. “Xcel was a crucial part of this project as their rebates were able to ‘buy-down’ the cost of the projects which decreased the payback period and increased the return on investment for the customer,” says Gacnik.
“The rebates enabled us to make the changes,” says Dunn. “The payback term is only a little over three years and our return on our overall investment is 31 percent. The numbers speak for themselves.” And one more thing: no one complains about it being too hot or too cold anymore.
The Bottom Line
To help boost your bottom line through improved performance and energy savings, contact your Xcel Energy account manager or call the Business Solutions Center at 1-800-481-4700.
