>Conduct energy audits
>Establish routine monitoring and upgrade schedules to encourage energy conservation
>Investigate additional energy conservation funding programs
An energy audit establishes where and how energy is being used in buildings and facilities. It identifies opportunities and provides recommendations for energy and cost savings. Recommendations can range from improved energy data management to appropriate energy-saving technologies, structural improvements, and system retrofits to energy conservation behavior changes among building occupants. The Township can determine which municipal buildings may require a comprehensive energy audit by first identifying the municipality’s biggest energy hogs using the EnergyStar Portfolio Manager. Facilities that score 75 or higher are considered more energy efficient on average than 75% of similar type buildings and are eligible to receive and EnergyStar Certifiation. Energy audits can be conducted on facilities that receive a score below 75 to provide additional information on how to improve their energy efficiency. The Township can also encourage residents and businesses to conduct energy audits. Definition of Success Percentage of facilities that score 75 or higher on EnergyStar Portfolio Manager Rating System Energy audits conducted on municipal facilities that score below 75 on EnergyStar Program. Energy usage at municipal buildings (linked to Action 3).
Resources: NJ SmartStart Buildings provides technical assistance and incentives for energy efficiency projects. http://www.njcleanenergy.com/commercial-industrial/programs/nj-smartstart-buildings/nj-smartstart-buildings http://www.state.nj.us/dep/dsr/bscit/energyaudit%20short%20guide.pdf EnergyStar Portfolio Manager http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=evaluate_performance.bus_portfoliomanager ENERGYSTAR Home Energy Saver http://hes.lbl.gov/ EPA Personal Emissions Calculator http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/ind_calculator.html http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/powerprofiler.htm New Jersey Clean Energy http://www.njcleanenergy.com/residential/tools-and-resources/home-energy-analysis/home-energy-analysis-0
Hillsborough Township can acquire additional funding to promote energy conservation in the community. Definition of Success Value of funding acquired for energy conservation programs.
Resources:
Clinton Climate Initiative: 40 cities are working to reduce energy consumption. http://www.clintonfoundation.org/index.htm NJ Clean Energy http://www.njcleanenergy.com/ U.S. Department of Energy Grants http://www.energy.gov/sciencetech/grants.htm
Most energy consumption occurs during the building’s operational phase (more than 80%), for heating, cooling and lighting purposes, and less than 20% is consumed during construction. The Township can maintain and enhance the energy efficiency of municipal buildings and facilities by establishing routine monitoring and upgrade schedules for HVAC equipment, water fixtures, lighting, roofs and other building components. Definition of Success Square footage of municipal facilities under routine monitoring and upgrade schedules.
Resources: EnergyStar Portfolio Manager http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=evaluate_performance.bus_portfoliomanager