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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, September 24, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the 2012-2013 Energy Conservation Report, Energy Mentor Incentives, and School Incentives and Penalties
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The following annual Energy Conservation report for SY12-13 demonstrates the District's conservation efforts.  During this period, energy consumption was further reduced.  The District's electrical consumption per square foot dropped from 13.51 kWh/SF in SY11-12, to 13.42 kWh/SF for SY12-13.  This decrease represents approximately a 0.84% drop in consumption, and a 2.6% cost savings from last year.

Also included in the report is an update on the thermal energy storage (ice) plants.  These plants now continue to avoid electrical costs of approximately $153,000 annually.  This amount represents savings over conventional chilled water systems that require larger chillers.  To date, these plants have avoided at least $461,521 in electrical costs.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)

Funds in the amount of $91,170 are required for the site incentives and energy conservation mentor incentives ($84,170 for site incentives and $7,000 for mentor incentives).  These amounts are adequately offset by the $987,553 electrical cost savings referenced above. 

EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY: 
Robert Wegmann   Cathy L. Valdes
General Manager of Maintenance
(813) 635-1101
  Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
    A 7.04
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20130924_598 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 7.04