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- Camp Shelby
Installation Energy and Water Plans SEA Partners with Congruent Technologies Corporation to Perform Installation Energy and Water Plans for the State of Mississippi and the U.S. Army National Guard at Camps Shelby, McCain and Mississippi Minus. At A Glance 134k Acres 47 Buildings Assessed 543k Square Feet About the Facility Encompassing more than 134k acres (525 kilometers), Camp Shelby can support battalion level maneuver training and has a wide range of training and logistical support facilities. It is a training ground for the M1 Abrams Tank, Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles, M109A6 Paladin Howitzers, and home to the 177th Armored Brigade (Training Support). Camp Shelby serves as a training site for the National Guardsmen and Reservists from throughout the country, hosting as many as 100k personnel annually. Camp Shelby also serves as a primary Mobilization Force Generation Installation (MFGI) base for all services. Scope of Work SEA is currently performing an Installation Energy and Water Plan assessment to survey elected buildings in a manner consistent with ASHRAE Level I audits in order to inform the IEWP. In addition to Camp Shelby, the program will also include Camp McCain and MS Minus. The IEWP process includes energy and water assessments for 47 critical facilities totaling 543,720 square feet., mission decomposition interviews, two stakeholder workshops and intermediate deliverables, including the Baseline Assessment and Vulnerabilities Report, as well as the final IEWP plan. Download Project Profile
- J.B. Taylor Diagnostic Laboratory
Retro-Commissioning Services SEA resolves humidity issues for unique structure and provides necessary documentation for future operations and maintenance. About the Facility J.B. Taylor Diagnostic Laboratory (Elba Labs) is owned and operated by the Alabama State Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI). The lab provides a wide range of regional diagnostic services for Alabama livestock and poultry producers. Occupied in 2005, the current building was experiencing difficulty controlling humidity 15 years later. The building consists of two areas, a lab and conference area. At A Glance 50% Targeted Site Humidity 15 Years – Age of Infrastructure 10k Square Feet Scope of Work Sain Engineering Associates, Inc. (SEA) was initially engaged to evaluate the existing building’s HVAC and controls, building automation system and envelope to identify the cause of the humidity problem. The desired result was to maintain and enhance predetermined air flow quantity in the appropriate direction between the adjoining lab and office spaces. One of the early challenges faced by the team was the lack of documentation supporting existing systems on-site. Additionally, many of the parts needing repair were no longer available. SEA’s Commissioning Provider (CxP) not only conducted the necessary assessments to determine and resolve the issues, but also worked to provide documentation of the systems for assisting with ongoing operations and maintenance. SEA began its work with an initial review of what few design drawings were available and toured the facility to gather historical information pertinent to the evaluation. Initial review of the HVAC and controls system revealed that the operation of the boiler, Phoenix Air Valves (PAVs) and reheat coils were no longer reliable or effectively controlled. Numerous PAV control components had failed and were being set manually as an interim measure. Additionally, the boiler had been offline for some time causing loss of reheat and resulting in abnormally cold discharge air temperatures and condensation on ductwork, grilles and registers. SEA collaborated with the PAV support representatives to: Perform a comprehensive condition assessment of each air valve and its controls, taking corrective measures where feasible Develop a course of action to restore and correct air valve controls and operation Provide recommendations and budgets for PAV control replacement As a result, the following items have been completed: Replaced PAV controls and reheat valves, strobe exhaust fan controls and damper actuators, air handler discharge and temperature sensors to return airflows to design values Installed a Java Application and Control Engine (JACE) to interface between the PAV controls and the BMS, a control point to cycle power, 12 additional VAV DAT sensors, as well as a sensor to the air handler to indicate preheat leaving air temperature Relocated the outdoor air sensor, adjusted BMS controls and tuned the PAV system; cleaned strainer on heating water pump This initial work has resulted in well controlled humidity of 40-50% within the space, even when outside relative humidity is at 100%. Commissioning repairs also greatly reduced the need of repeated support calls. Additionally, SEA has continued to support the owner with project management activities and the creation of documentation required for preventative maintenance on key elements and systems. Download Project Profile
- Fort Dix – U.S. Army 99th Regional Support Command
Resource Efficiency Managers (REMs) SEA provides three Level III Energy Resource Managers (REMs) to the U.S. Army 99th Regional Support Command located at Fort Dix in New Jersey. At A Glance $5.8M Annual Estimated Realized Savings 450 Buildings Assessed 7.5M Square Feet With more than 450 buildings across 7.5M sq. ft., Ft. Dix hosts critical support activities to support the Army Reserve’s unique posture for employing capabilities to the Homeland Defense and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) in times of natural and man made disasters. The REM services are intended to increase the effectiveness of Ft. Dix and the 99th Reserve Command (RC) energy programs by identifying conservation measures to reduce energy and water usage as well as direct savings opportunities. In option year 2, the accumulated savings were $5.8M with a realized savings of $1.25M. Proposed project savings not yet implemented are $4.6M. The REM program is measured by achieving cost savings that exceed the annual REM cost, resulting in the contract paying for itself on a yearly basis. For this project, the REM established a utility rate baseline average of current operations prior to implementing the alternative energy sources. As projects were implemented, comparison measurements were taken to arrive at total project savings. The SEA REMs self-perform all work, focusing specifically on utility cost avoidance. The REMs orchestrated complete switching of electric utility supplies for the 99th RC facilities. Additionally, there was a battery optimization project completed for Building MA048 resulting in $197k of direct annual savings. Through speaking engagements, classroom training of facilities managers, and Energy Exchange workshops, the REMs support the promotion education and adoption of all energy and water resource conservation management activity necessary to optimize the use of utility installation and water resources. Download Project Profile
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
SEA Energy Consultant SEA discovered 62 Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) with an average 8-year simple payback and combined annual cost savings of $3.2 million. About the Facility Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bethesda, MD, is a 243-acre Naval Medical Center Complex Base and host to more than 40 tenant commands and activities, including the largest medical complex in the Department of Defense, the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The state-of-the-art medical center provides care to the entire military family, with special expertise in the care of critically wounded service members. At A Glance 515k Square Feet 3.2M Annual Cost Savings 61 ECMs Discovered SEA completed an ASHRAE Level II energy assessment for approximately 6 million square feet of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Included in the assessment was the 515k sq. ft. America Building – Outpatient Facility. This structure houses facilities for radiation oncology treatment, the Cancer Centers of Excellence, and the Military Advanced Training Center. Scope of Work SEA’s energy team developed facility assessments of existing conditions while investigating all of the building systems, equipment and envelope. Data Analytics of the Building Automation Systems and meter recording occurred as well as IR scanning and reporting. SEA worked with the client to develop criteria for project bundling of energy conservation measures (ECMs). The maximum Return on Investments (ROI), life-cycle costing and total project costs were included in the calculations. Some of the major recommendations, included: Electrical System and Lighting Improvements Water Conservation / Upgrades Energy Management Controls System Retro Commissioning Exhaust Air Optimization and Energy Recovery (ERX) Solar domestic hot water heating system to supplement existing DHW systems Demand Control / Ventilation Download Project Profile
- Peterson Air Force Base
Retro Commissioning Services About the Facility Peterson Air Force Base is a U.S. Air Force Base that shares an airfield with the adjacent Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, home to the North American Aerospace Defense Command. Sain Engineering Associates, Inc. (SEA) was contracted to perform retro commissioning services (RCx) for the current Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment and Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems with emphasis on the identification of operations or conditions that significantly impacted Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), Current Facility Requirements (CFR), and operability of the building and/or energy consumption. Several Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) were identified. The total energy and water savings for the recommended projects account for a yearly savings of $147,000. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), implementation of the identified measures helped reduce 1,357 tons of CO2, the equivalent of removing 286 cars from the road– or — powering 124 houses across the country. ECMs identified included repairs to air handling units, replacing water pumps and associated equipment and controls upgrades. Scope of Work The RCx Team conducted a 3-week initial site visit to observe building mechanical systems and to interview facility managers and CES personnel. The initial site visit combined with evaluating existing documentation (utility records, floor plans, equipment schedules, etc.) were all used to develop the RCx Plan that was submitted. During the next eight months, twenty-four buildings on Peterson AFB were tested exclusively with the RCx protocol. Tests were performed on new equipment and systems that were installed in two other buildings under additional requirements of the PWS. Many of the buildings also included air and/or hydronic Test, Adjust and Balance (TAB) as part of the RCx effort. Of the 26 facilities investigated, 576 issues and/or deficiencies were identified. The top three most prevalent categories were programming issues and maintenance/installation deficiencies. The issues log list was regularly updated and made available online at a secure website. It was presented at the weekly status meetings with the Base Energy Engineering Department and other CES stakeholders. Download Project Profile
- Shelton State Community College
Continuous Commissioning® Services SEA helped reduce utility costs by $387k in less than a year. About the Facility Shelton State Community College is a public community college in Tuscaloosa, Alabama operated by the Alabama State Department of Postsecondary Education. Shelton is one of the largest two year colleges in the state. SEA was tasked to improve the performance of building operations systems through Continuous Commissioning® on the Martin Campus. The project involved evaluation and optimization of the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) units. AT A GLANCE Shelton State Facts $387k Reduced utility costs in less than a year 8 Commissioned Buildings 655k Square Feet 2016 Completion Date Recommended Solutions The documented utility savings resulted from optimizing HVAC equipment accordingly: Optimized hot water supply temperature to reduce boiler demand while maintaining heating needs Programmed control strategies to reduce/eliminate dehumidification based on space requirements Programmed air handling units to reset the supply air temperature based on space temperature and setpoint Monitored zone reheat valves to determine overcooled areas, verified flow rates versus design, making necessary corrections Modified terminal box flow rates to reduce the amount of unoccupied cooling and heating Investigated leaking or opened preheat valves on air handling units and manually closed valves on units Built air handling unit schedules to shut down when unoccupied and to restart if spaces required conditioning Verified outside air and return air damper operation on air handling units Examined chilled water valves for leakage when commanded closed Documented Savings In just four months, the savings had already surpassed the projected annual goal of $85,000 and continued to grow with ongoing maintenance and careful oversight of the system. The documented savings for ten months was $387,144 and aggregate savings at the end of the SEA agreement were $663,144 which is 10,810,384 kWh. Download Project Profile
- Regions Financial Headquarters
Energy and Water Assessment SEA helped the Regions Financial Headquarters achieve an ENERGY STAR rating with a score 35% higher compared to similar financial institutions across the United States. AT A GLANCE Regions Facts 83 Current Energy Star Rating 600k Square Feet of Commissioned Space About the Facility Regions Financial Headquarters is located in downtown Birmingham, AL occupying a corporate campus spanning more than 600,000 square feet. Cassidy Turley, the facility management company for the building, aggressively sought opportunities to improve building energy performance with the goal of achieving a Certified ENERGY STAR Rating. Scope of Work SEA was contracted to provide an ASHRAE Level I Energy Assessment and ENERGY STAR Certification for the Regions Financial Headquarters. A building must score 75 to earn the ENERGY STAR label. Initially, the building scored 65. SEA worked with Cassidy Turley in outlining the provisions for developing ENERGY STAR qualifications based on the results of the ASHRAE Level I audit. SEA identified several energy conservation measures to help the Regions Financial Headquarters qualify for the ENERGY STAR Certification. Some of the measures, included: Outside Air Damper Control Optimization ASHRAE Ventilation Procedures Air-side Economizer Strategy Static Pressure Reset Chilled Water Supply Reset Upgrade Appliances After the ASHRAE Level I Energy Audit, several of the measures were implemented by the facility manager. Within a year of the assessment, the ENERGY STAR scored at the required 75, and a year later increased to 83. Additionally, SEA continues to evaluate the utility bills and make recommendations to the operations and maintenance of the building to the group as needed. Download Project Profile
- Grandview Physicians Plaza
New Construction Commissioning Services SEA Partnered with Grandview Physicians Plaza for New Construction to Optimize Energy and Minimize Energy Waste, Saving Overall Utility Costs About the Facility Grandview Physicians Plaza is a state-of-the-art outpatient companion to the nationally ranked Grandview Medical Center. It is focused on patients’ care needs, offering ease of access to advanced technologies and patient-focused services. The 207k square foot, well-appointed physicians office building features eight floors of efficient office suites. Immediately adjacent and connected to the one million square foot hospital, Grandview Physicians Plaza is a gateway to Alabama’s newest medical campus and provides excellent visibility and accessibility for physicians, patients, visitors and staff. It was awarded with a Green Globes certification. SEA was selected as a team member for construction of the new building in September of 2015 and performed commissioning services on the two 400-ton York Centrifugal Chillers, two 1,200 gmp Marley Cooling Towers, eight Trane Air Handling Units and 49 variable air volume units with electric heat. AT A GLANCE Grandview Physicians Plaza Facts $210M Construction Cost 207k Square Feet 2016 Project Completed Scope of Work SEA’s focus for this project was commissioning which consisted of testing significant energy usage of all HVAC equipment. The completed, pre-functional checklist included approximately 80 issues; including: missing smoke alarms in the stairwell pressurization ductwork, incorrectly installed freeze protection safety switches, flow stations and condensate drains. Other problems included AHUs with large cracks, missing pipe hangers and supply fans not properly functioning. The results of functional testing included approximately 50 issues with the chilled water pumps, control valves, settings and switches to optimize energy savings and minimize energy waste, thus saving in overall utility costs. In 2019, SEA was asked to come back and evaluate why condenser water pipes were experiencing severe corrosion. SEA provided the owner with a Forensic Observation Report and mitigation recommendations for cleaning the surface of the pipe and applying a rust–inhibitor paint. Download Project Profile
- ADTRAN
Retro and Continuous Commissioning® Services SEA has helped ADTRAN reduce 4.5M kWh and 15% of a $2.4M utility bill averaging a $350k annual savings. This ASHRAE Award Winning Project for Innovation and Technology has been recognized for cost avoidance equal to approximately $1M through SEA’s chiller assessment and recommendation of alternative strategies. AT A GLANCE ADTRAN Facts 4.5M kWh Reduced energy consumption $350k Reduced energy costs 1M Square Feet 15% Off of a $2.4M utility bill About the Facility ADTRAN is a global supplier of innovative network access products that enables a wealth of applications ranging from Internet access and corporate connectivity to telecommuting and distance learning. ADTRAN is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama and the campus consists of three towers serving more than 1,700 personnel. The facility is used for research, development, manufacturing, distribution, administration and food services. The corporate headquarters also has a large conference center and electronic labs. Scope of Work In 2012, SEA was hired to perform an ASHRAE Level I Energy Audit and commissioning services. Since then, the partnership has flourished to identify and implement multiple energy savings strategies through retro commissioning (RCx) services. SEA has implemented 30 Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) and the simple payback across all five phases highlighted below is 1.34 years. The scope of work was conducted over five phases and included RCx of: Phase I : Ventilation, exhaust systems for North and South tower heat rejection loops saving $84k and 1.1M kWh Phase II : Variable Air Volume (VAV) boxes and programming modifications to relocate pressure transducers, saving $33k and 448k kWh Phase III : Self-contained direct expansion units and programming modifications, saving $106k annually and 1.3M kWh Phase IV : Increased business continuity from changes that make it unnecessary for ADTRAN to run more than two chillers, cost avoidance equal to approximately $1M from not having to buy a fourth chiller, since only two chillers were required; reduced mechanical cooling cost by further utilizing the airside economizer on all air handling units Phase V : Proposed changes resulting in savings ranking from $22k-$37.5k equating to a simple pay-back between 2.1 and 3.6 years; implementing changes saving ADTRAN 420,491 kWh. Download Project Profile
- U.S. Navy
Energy and Water Audits and Retro Commissioning As primary Retro Commissioning Authority, SEA audited more than 163M square feet across 146 sites to identify 1,497 ECMs to result in a potential annual savings of $98M for the U.S. Navy AT A GLANCE US Navy Stats $98M Annual Estimated Cost Savings 146 Buildings Assessed in Six Weeks 163M Square Feet About the Project Sain Engineering Associates, Inc. (SEA) conducted ASHRAE Levels I, II, and III energy and water audits for the U.S. Navy throughout the world. More than 60% of the Department of Navy’s footprint was conducted as a prime contract. All facility systems were involved, such as Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS,) HVAC, mechanical and lighting systems and cooling/heating plants. SEA’s responsibilities included: Identifying low and no-cost energy savings opportunities Identifying Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) Determining ECM costing analysis Creating an in-depth Energy Rate Structure Analysis Building energy modeling programs Walter Reed National Medical Center, Bethesda MD – One of 146 sites where SEA enhanced energy savings Scope of Work When required, data logging was installed and monitored over time to determine true conditions in facilities. Conducting data analytics helped inform the energy engineer of recommendations for energy savings opportunities. Access into high security areas, such as nuclear submarine bases and high security manufacturing facilities was required. SEA audited over 146 CONUS and OCONUS Navy sites covering more than 163 million square feet. The results identified 1,419 ECMs of projects in excess of $900 million to help the Navy meet its energy intensity goals, energy security, and federal mandates. This resulted in a potential savings for the Navy in the amount of $98 million. This contract demonstrates SEA’s proven capabilities for collecting, managing and analyzing facility and energy use data. ECM suggestions covered all aspects of a facility, as well as installation level processes. Audits included identifying conventional energy retrofits and renwable opportunities such as wind energy, solar electricity, solar heating (water and ventilation,) ground-source heat pumps, natural lighting, high-efficiency equipment, and water savings opportunities. Also, retro-commissioning opportunities were identified and projects were developed that continue to sustain the Navy’s properties to date. Download Project Profile
- Rane Culinary Science Center at Auburn University
Design and New Construction Enhanced Commissioning Services The Rane Culinary Science Center is a transformative complex on the Auburn University campus that will provide students interested in hospitality and culinary sciences with a hands-on learning experience to develop commercial hospitality industry skills within an innovative, cutting-edge facility. Areas within the facility, include: Luxury boutique hotel with 10 suites, 16 single-room units and 6 private residences for long term leasing Spa and rooftop garden 40-seat teaching restaurant for culinary science instructors 9,000 sq. ft. food hall with numerous vendors Operational coffee roaster and food and beverage media studio Distilled spirits center with a micro-distillery and tasting room 80-student culinary exhibition lab with atrium style seating and non-conventional cooking stations AT A GLANCE Rane Culinary Science Center Facts 96M Project Cost 120k Square Feet 2021 Estimated Completion SEA is Commissioning Authority SEA is the commissioning authority and will guarantee the facility fulfills the functional and performance requirements for the building owner and its occupants. To reach this goal, it is necessary for the commissioning process to establish and document Auburn University’s criteria for system functions and performance as well as verify compliance with criteria throughout the design, construction, and initial period of operation. Additionally, complete operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals along with training on system operations will be provided. SEA is involved in all phases of the project for commissioning these systems: Building automation system to include any temperature and humidity monitoring, alarming to specific critical areas (freezers, coolers, etc.) All equipment of the heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, including kitchen exhaust/makeup systems Scheduled, occupancy sensor, and daylight dimming lighting controls Secondary electrical distribution system Domestic water heating systems and distribution piping Domestic and process water pumping and mixing systems Download Project Profile
- MCICOM Cherry Point
Resource Efficiency Manager Services SEA’s REM helped identify $45M ECM Implementation Cost Savings for Energy Efficient Upgrades at MCAS Cherry Point. About the Facility When visitors come to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, one of the first things many of them notice is the roar of jet aircraft which attributes to the words on their gate sign, “Pardon our noise, it’s the sound of freedom.” For more than 75 years, those sounds of freedom have echoed through local skies. Sain Engineering Associates, Inc. (SEA) was subcontracted to provide a Resource Efficiency Manager to the Air Station to conduct an Investment Grade Audit to determine the most financially feasible options for maintaining existing onsite plants. Scope of Work As a result, SEA’s REM outlined realistic Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) based on Audit results that could be realistically implemented to meet Authority to Operate (ATO) accreditation. The project provides a secure wireless network for centralized wastewater lift station monitoring and control. It also replaces two of the eight switching stations in Cherry Point’s electrical distribution system which are the only ones that have not been upgraded to modern or standardized equipment. As a result, MCAS Cherry point announced the award of a $44M utility energy service contract (UESC) with its serving utility, Duke Energy. The core of the UESC project will greatly improve MCAS Cherry Point’s energy security by focusing on electrical and wastewater system upgrades. Prioritizing the installation’s most critical needs, the UESC will include: Electrical System Upgrades Energy Management Control System (EMCS) upgrades HVAC Modernizations Wastewater treatment system upgrades Expansion of Reclaimed Water System LED Lighting Upgrades SEA has managed as many as 68 Department of Defense (DoD) REMS under contract at one time. We have successfully provided REM services throughout the DoD, including the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Army Reserves and the Air National Guard. This is just one example of the outstanding work on-site SEA REMs can provide to our military bases with worldwide reach. Download Project Profile











