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New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Focus on Local Government
Case Studies of Municipal Energy Savings
Presented by:
Meridith Nierenberg
POC for the Hudson Valley/Downstate Region
January 31, 2011
Hudson Valley Climate Change Network Meeting
What is NYSERDA?
New York State Energy Research and
Development Authority
Established in 1975 by State Legislature
Mission: To advance innovative energy
solutions in ways that improve New Yorks
economy and environment.
How Can NYSERDA Help?
Cost-Sharing for Energy Studies:
Energy Audit, FlexTech
Financial Incentives to Support Energy Project
Implementation
Existing Facilities, New Construction, PV/Small Wind,
Alternative Fuel Vehicle
Outreach / Application Support Services
Focus on Local Government, Focus on Municipal
Water and Wastewater
Focus on Local Government
Program Goals:
Improve municipal awareness of the benefits
of energy efficiency and NYSERDA programs
Encourage and facilitate municipal
identification and implementation of energy
projects.
Focus on Local Government
Provides assistance on a regional basis through
designated Points of Contact (or POCs)
POCs can help your municipality by:
Facilitating participation in NYSERDA programs
Navigating you through NYSERDA program offerings
Completing the applications for you
Identifying and prioritizing opportunities for energy
savings
Assisting with implementation of energy projects
Providing support to Climate Smart Communities
NYSERDA Case Studies of
Municipal Energy Savings
Energy Audit Program
FlexTech Studies
New Construction Program
Solar/PV Installation
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Village Hall
Sullivan County
Measures Identified:
Upgrade lighting
Lighting controls
Programmable
Thermostat
Insulation
Weatherstripping
Total Install Cost:
$13,400
Annual Savings:
$4,400
Payback:
3 years
Dover Plains
Dutchess County
$ 5,845 costs
eliminated
per year
100 %
return on
investment
in 2 years
City of Kingston
Ulster County
FlexTech Study - Energy Efficiency
Recommendations for 24 buildings:
Upgrade Lighting & Controls
Upgrade AHU Economizer
Upgrade EMCS & HVAC Controls
Upgrade Infrared Heating
Upgrade Building Envelope
Wastewater Treatment Plant: Upgrade Steam System, Effluent Pumps,
Ultraviolet Disinfection System, Sludge Pumps, and Solids Handling
(WWTP)
Initiatives & Results:
City hired Wendel Energy Services to complete an Energy
Performance Contract
Project cost $2,102,825
Project saved 896,492 kWh in annual electric savings and
$170,610 in annual savings
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Estimated Total Cost : $1,917,863
Annual Cost Savings: $85,403
Annual Energy Savings: 839,027 kWh
Incentive: $82,250
City of Kingston
West Haverstraw
Rockland County
FlexTech Study - Evaluation of Aeration System Alternatives
Purpose: To evaluate aeration system alternatives that save
energy, reduce odors, and maintain or improve the Joint
Regional Wastewater Treatment Plants level of treatment.
Recommendations:
Alternative No. 1 - Replacement of existing mechanical aerators in kind.
Alternative No. 2 - Replacement of existing mechanical aerators, tank covers, and
odor control systems.
Alternative No. 3a - Replacement of existing mechanical aerators with a fine bubble
aeration system.
Alternative No. 3b - Replacement of existing mechanical aerators with a fine bubble
aeration system with automatic controls for nitrification/denitrification.
West Haverstraw
Incentives & Results:
NYSERDA provided $20,500 toward the $41,000 FlexTech
project
JRSB moved forward and installed Alternative No. 3b
reducing its energy costs while increasing water quality
Incremental Installation costs = $70,000
Average annual savings = $42,000/year
Simple payback period = 1.7 years
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Saugerties
Ulster County
New Construction Program - Kiwanis Ice Arena
Recommendations:
Installation of high efficiency brine chiller
Installation of an infrared ice temperature monitoring system
Installation of a Smart Drive pumping system that reduced
pumping requirements and energy usage
Installation of reverse osmosis demineralization machine that
removes minerals from the water
Town of Saugerties
Initiatives & Results:
$49,961 in incentives provided by NYSERDA to help with
the installation of the recommended measures
The mechanical systems were replaced and a 7,640 square
foot locker room/rest room area was constructed
The Kiwanis Ice Arena will realize an estimated $25,000 in
annual energy savings
Town of Greenburgh
Westchester County
Photovoltaic Incentive Program
5.6 kW PV System on Town Hall
Primarily a demonstration system to increase public
awareness
PV system will generate approximately 6,840 kWh of
electricity annually and reduce emissions of CO2 by
an estimated 7,440 pounds a year
Town/Village of
New Paltz
Ulster County
14.85 kW PV system on the Department of Public
Works Building
3 systems connected to the utility grid to serve the
Village Hall, Village Fire Dept, and Town Police Dept
System cost $143,380; NYSERDA incentive $96,200
PV system will generate approximately 15,500 kWh
of electricity annually and reduce emissions of CO2
by over 14,270 pounds annually
Questions? Contact Us!
Focus on Local Government services
are provided at no cost for your municipality
Meridith Nierenberg
NYSERDA Focus on Local Government Program
Regional Point of Contact for Hudson Valley / Downstate NY
Toll-Free: (877) 717-6841
localgovernment@nyserda.org