The ECBS SWATeam submitted a recommendation to the iWG stating, "We recommend the following actions and funds to implement critical projects key to energy conservation efforts at UIUC. Total funds needed: $3.55M

1) RESTORE funding of ~ $1.5M in FY19, compensating for loss of DCEO grants (Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity), to continue the Retro-commissioning (RCx) work. Retro-commissioning = Identifying and implementing operational and maintenance improvements to existing buildings (first pass) to ensure continued optimal performance over time.

2) INCREASE the Recommissioning (REx) and Preventive Maintenance (PM) teams. Re-commissioning = Building operating and maintenance systems are examined, parts may be fixed or replaced, and systems reset as if they were being installed new. REx is usually performed about 5 years after RCx has passed thru a building and reoccurs about every 5 years going forward. Preventive Maintenance = actions to preserve life of equipment and prevent breakdowns (cleaning of coils, review of air handling unit systems, review of hydronic systems.) Occurs before re-commissioning. The PM group reports to the maintenance side of the organization whereas the RCx and REx teams report to Utilities and Energy Services. In terms of priority:

• Change the 5th recommissioning team that is temporary for FY18 to make it permanent in FY19 ($350K/year)
• Increase Building Maintenance and Preventive Maintenance teams from 1 to 2 for FY19. ($350K for 2nd team)
• Implement systematic building control upgrades to enhance further energy conservation and/or replace outdated equipment (IT audit item) ($1M/year).
• Increase Recommissioning teams from 5 to 6 for FY2019 ($350K for 6th team)."

See attached the SWATeam recommendation ECONS006 Conservation Budget Funding 2017 complete with comments from all the ECBS SWATeam members.

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Dr. Ximing Cai presented the attached presentation to the SWATeam members at the beginning of fall 2017.

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On the agenda at the ECBS SWATeam meeting:

1) Status of our recommendations to iWG;

2) Review of Illini Lights Out over the past year;

3) Any final thoughts, recommendations for Eco-Olympics;

4) Progress on building energy standards;

5) Updates on the revolving loan fund (RLF) projects;

6) Turning off computers.  Change in policy, at least at F&S.  Implications for Certified Green Office Program? 

7) Building level energy consumption report summary;

8) Good-byes and thanks to departing members.

On the agenda at the ECBS SWATeam meeting:

1) Follow up from April 14 Illini Lights Out;

2) Reports from success of Eco-Olympics;

3) Continued discussions on Karl’s work with ACES and other buildings;

4) Energy efficiency standard for UIUC;

5) Dr. Ximing Cai, new Associate Director for Campus Sustainability came to meet the team;

6) SWATeam next meeting time and date:  May 11th, from 3:30 to 5 pm.