Alternative Energy Committee Report - January 29, 2009


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Executive Summary
Committee Mission
Thanks to the participants
Our Approach
Alternative Energy vs. Energy Savings4
Recommendations & Benefits Summary
Immediate Savings
Potential Long Term Savings
Recommendations for Energy Cost Savings Actions
Lighting Upgrade and Motion Sensor Installation
Change Selected Electric Meter Rates For Better Pricing
Regular Maintenance Improves Efficiency
Add Attic Insulation and Attic Ventilation
Installation of Device for Controlling Energy Usage in Vending Machines
Improve Efficiency of Refrigerators and Freezers
Immediate Cost Savings or Cost Avoidance Findings
Recommend a Procedure to Conserve Vehicle Fuel
Mandate All Future GRF Building Construction or Renovation Projects
Include ‘Alternative Energy’.Solutions
Create a Permanent Alternative Energy Committee
Authorize on going publications in Rossmoor news to increase energy conservation
Consider the Walnut Creek City Municipal and Community Actions
Larger Investments May Provide Worthwhile Payback
Hire A Professional Firm To Develop Specific Details For Long-
Term Energy Savings Alternatives
Installation of CO2 Sensors in HVAC System to Manage Airflow & Temperatures
Investigate Implementation of ‘Energy Management System’ For All GRF Facilities
Photovoltaic (PV) Electric Generation to Offset All GRF Electricity Usage
Photovoltaic electric generation to offset Golf Cart Recharging Costs
Solar or Co-Gen Heating for Pools
Possible Variable Frequency Controllers for Pool Pumps 11
Investigate Possibility of Converting Gas Pilot Lights to Spark Igniters 11
Potential Hurdles to Major Reduction in Energy Usage 13
Resources & Websites 14
Appendix
Lighting Upgrade Explanation
Attic Insulation and Attic Ventilation
Solar heating of swimming pool water
Chevron Energy Solutions’ – Feasibility Energy Analysis 22
Walnut Creek Municipal and Community Actions 23
 
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