Energy & UtilitiesUniversity of VirginiaFacilities Management

Projects

Energy Management Projects

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Libba Bowling PE CEM
Acting Energy
Programs Manager
• Email
• (434) 982-5419
  • BAS Data Analysis Program - Cimetrics has been awarded a contract to provide data collection and analysis services to identify energy savings opportunities within building controls. BAS data will be uploaded to Cimetrics and analyzed to identify problems such as sensor failure, simultaneous heating and cooling, disabled automatic controls, leaking valves, and reprogramming opportunities.
  • Building Energy Management - Implementing an improved sequence of operation for HVAC systems to minimize simultaneous heating and cooling. Clark Hall was the first building to receive the updated sequence of operation. Olsson Hall, Material Science, and John Paul Jones Arena have also been reprogrammed. Results have shown significant chilled water and heating savings.
  • Compact Fluorescent Lighting Projects - Replacing incandescent lights in Newcomb Hall and Bayly Museum. Previously replaced more than 350 150-watt incandescent lighting Student Health, Alderman Library, McCormick Observatory, and other buildings.
  • Insulate Steam Fittings and Valves - Install custom fabricated, removable, insulating blankets on existing exposed steam fittings and valves. Installation has been contracted for five buildings. The installation will save more than 900,000 BTU/hr or $100,000 annually.
  • Lighting Upgrades - Currently 90% of the University's lighting systems (approximately 7.5 million net square feet), have been replaced with energy efficient lights, saving approximately $810,000 annually!
  • Motion Sensors & Timers - The University has an annual goal to install 600 new motion sensors to automatically turn off lights and help reduce electrical consumption. To date, nearly 6,000 motion sensors have been installed. If you are interested in a motion light sensor in your area contact Libba Bowling @ 982-5419.
  • Steam Condensate Pump Program - The first condensate pump audit was conducted in March 2007 identifying 60 condensate pumps; 8 pumps have failed. Repair or replacement of these 8 pumps will save more than $250,000 worth of energy annually. A new pumps were added to Aurbach, Jordan Hall and the University Hospital. A new pump is planned for MR-5.
  • Steam Trap Program - The second steam trap audit was conducted in December 2006; failed traps are currently being replaced. The second steam trap survey was conducted in Feb. 2008.
  • Water Recovery - A water recovery system is now installed at Chemistry Addition to harvest cold condensation that forms on the cooling coils in air handlers during humid months. This water traditionally is sent down the drain. The new system will recover more that 2 million gallons annually of cold clean water for use in cooling towers reducing water use, chemical treatment, and cooling tower blowdown.

Recycling Projects

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Sonny Beale
Recycling Superintendent
• Email
• (434) 982-5438
  • Athletic Shoes - Since the University is so athletic, we bet that there are a lot of old sneakers lying around and being trashed. We are currently putting together a collection of Nike Reuse-A-Shoe or a similar program. The shoes would be recycled into other materials such as new shoes or the material used to make basketball courts and turf fields.
  • Confidential Materials - Currently we look up confidential materials and train our staff to handle these materials confidentially. The division is researching ways to increase and protect confidential materials during the recycling process.
  • Ecycling News - We accept most small electronics but do not accept University-licensed software. Many electronics manufacturers offer programs to reclaim used large electronics. For details about one program, visit www.dell.com/recycling. Locally, we encourage you to bring your large electronics to Crutchfield.
  • Glass Recycling - We are looking into a new way to recycle glass. It is currently used in road and landfill construction, but new research shows that it might be possible to form concrete with crushed glass. Students are trying to find a group in the area willing to use our recycled glass for this purpose.
  • Publications - Check out the new recycling publications including video and Guide to Recycling on Grounds at Recycling Tour.
  • Recycling Options - For information regarding community and home waste removal and recycling options, please refer to the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority (RWSA).
  • Shelves - All wooden mobile recycling shelves are being converted to meatl cabinets to improve fire safety.
  • Styrofoam - Currently, the University has no way of recycling Styrofoam. It takes an extremely long time to degrade. Aramark Dining has implemented biodegradable containers in Observatory Hill Dining Hall and plans to switch from Styrofoam to these new containers at Bewcomb and Runk Dining Halls within the next year.
  • Tour - To arrange a tour to see what happens to the items you discard or a short presentation for your next staff meeting, call (434) 982-5050. More information on the Division of Recoverable & Disposable Resources can be found at recycle.virginia.edu. We are also happy to provide tours to schools, clubs, and groups!
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Central Monitoring Projects

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Scott Martin
Utility Systems Analyst
• Email
• (434) 982-5048
  • ALC Building Information System (BIS) Projects - The link below is to a summary of current and recent BIS projects.
  • Johnson Controls Building Information System (BIS) - The link below is to a summary of current and recently completed projects.

Heat Plants

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Kent Knicely
Heating Plants
Manager
• Email
• (434) 924-3090
  • Main Heat Plant Environmental Upgrade - A project to improve plant efficiency and environmental performance is in progress and should be complete by 2008.
  • North Grounds Mechanical Plant - A project to study and develop schematic drawings for replacement of heating and cooling equipment is in progress and should be complete by June, 2007.

Chiller Plants Projects

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Gordon (Happy) Durham
Chiller Plants Manager
• Email
• (434) 924-1893
  • Aquatics & Fitness Center Chiller Plant - A project is planned to add additional 1200 ton chillers at the McCormick Rd CHW Loop @AFC chilled water plant.
  • Newcomb Road Chilled Water - A project to study and develop schematic drawings for modifications to the Newcomb Road chilled water loop system is in progress and should be complete by January, 2008.
  • North Chiller Plant - A project to study and replace 4800 tons of cooling from this plant is in progress and should be complete by May, 2008.
  • North Grounds Mechanical Plant - A project to study and develop schematic drawings for replacement of heating and cooling equipment is in progress and should be complete by January, 2008.
  • South Plant Expansion - Construction is still in progress to add 4,000 tons of additional cooling at the South Chiller Plant to meet the needs for expansion in the Health System area. The plant expansion should be completed by May, 2008.

Power Systems Projects

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Jay Coleman
Power Systems
Manager
• Email
• (434) 982-4641
  • 1222 JPA (Genesis) - A project to replace the Dominion Virginia Power transformers and convert these buildings to University electric service should begin in January, 2008 and be complete by May, 2008.
  • 1224 JPA (Blake Center) - A project to replace the Dominion Virginia Power transformers and convert these buildings to University electric service should begin in January, 2008 and be complete by May, 2008.
  • Chemistry Building - A project to upgrade the transformers and switchgear should begin in January, 2008 and be complete by May, 2008.
  • East End Substation Retirement - A project to migrate all existing loads from East End Substation to the Cavalier Substation is in progress and should be complete by February, 2008. All loads are migrated and the substation is awaiting demolition.
  • West Main St. Parking Garage - A project to install feeders from the cavalier Substation to the new West Main St. Parking Garage and make connections to the new transformer and switch is in progress and should be complete by November, 2007.

Utility Systems Projects

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Mark Roach
Utility Systems
Manager
• Email
• (434) 243-1704
  • Expansion Joints - A project to replace expansion joints from Webb House to Gilmer Hall is in progress and should be complete by September, 2008.
  • Gas Lines - A project to replace underground steel pipe with HDPE Pipe approved for gas service between the revenue meters and the buildings they serve. Total of 18 Buildings. This project will be complete by May, 2008.

GIS/Mapping Projects