Improve The Process Of Continuous Improvement Within The Facilities Management Work Group
Much of the success of continuous improvement programs depends on it being implemented in such a way that it is a "useful" tool to staff and not a burdensome task. Time is a valuable commodity. Our goal is to provide greater attention to the program and incorporate it into daily operations.
Objective
Establish An Office To Assist With Continuous Improvement Programs
An individual staff member will be assigned the role of ensuring the schedule and content of continuous improvement initiatives are maintained and presented for timely and informative decision making by management.
KPI
By December 1, 2013 Identify Responsible Individual And Assign Responsibilities
A member of Facilities Management will be assigned responsibility for tracking progress and preparing management reports describing OATDB Program compliance.
Result
Position Created And Filled In November 2013
Assistant to Associate Vice President for Facilities Management. Responsible for assisting with processes involving OATDB, President's Indicators, Special Interest Tracking Initiatives, Benchmarking, etc.
KPI
By Jan 1, 2013 Office Begins Assisting With Various Improvement Processes
An individual selected to assist with continuous improvement will begin assisting with improvement initiatives. Collection of data, presentation of data, etc.
Result
Assistant To AVP Facilities Management Tracking Special Interest Areas
Assistant to AVP has begun tracking special interest areas including elevator performance, too hot/too cold calls, outstanding purchase orders, and energy consumption goals.
Action
Associate VP And Assistant To VP Will Work Together To Identify And Improve Various Continuous Improvement Programs
Improve special interest items tracking. Create OATDB which focuses on bring together budget, strategic plan, indicators, and benchmarks.
Goal
Improve The Energy Performance Of Educational And General Buildings On Campus
Improve the energy performance of Educational and General Buildings on campus through measurement of consumption, Implementation of energy saving projects, and validation of savings programs.
Objective
Measure The Consumption Of Energy In Educational And General Buildings For FY 2014 And Compare Against An Appropriate Benchmark
For all Educational and General Buildings, the Energy Use Index (EUI) or energy consumption per gross square foot in FY 2014 shall be measured against an appropriate benchmark rate of consumption.
KPI
Reduce FY 2014 Energy Consumption (EUI) In Educational And General Buildings By 5 Percent Under An Appropriately Established Benchmark
FY 2014 EUI in Educational and General Buildings shall be reduced by 5 percent below the average EUI over the last three years (2011, 2012, and 2013) (107.32). A three year moving average was selected as a benchmark to smooth out inconsistencies in annual energy use, such as weather, reporting errors, or other building energy use anomalies.
Result
FY 2014 EUI Reduction Is 2.8 Percent Against A Reduction Goal Of 5.0 Percent
The FY 2014 EUI (104.36) is 2.8 percent below the three-year moving average EUI of 107.32. This is based on 12 months of actual invoices.
Action
Forecast Energy Reduction Goals And Prepare A Management Plan IAW With SB700
SB700 will be the directive we must comply with annually by reporting water and fuel consumption as well as establishing a plan to manage energy and water.
Objective
Introduce New Projects And Programs To Reduce Energy Consumption
The offices of Energy Management and Plant Operations will exercise all opportunities available to introduce new projects and new programs that will save energy in our Educational and General buildings.
KPI
Identify One Major Energy Saving Project And One Energy Saving Program For Funding And Implementation In FY 2014.
Energy Management and Plant Operations staff will identify major energy reduction projects and programs to make an impact on energy utilization. At least one major energy saving project and one program initiative will be identified, and where necessary, funds will be secured.
Result
$1.75 Million Energy Savings Project Phase III Identified To Reduce Energy Consumption.
Phase III Energy Savings Project has been identified to install modern metering equipment and commissioning of buildings to correct operational deficiencies in energy consuming building processes. The project is near construction start and no savings are available at this time.
Result
Entered Into Memorandum Of Understanding To Obtain No Cost Operational Energy Assessments Of Campus Buildings
Entergy Texas, our electrical supplier, has offered us an opportunity to participate in their Sustainable Schools Program at no cost. Wildan Energy Solutions has been contracted by Entergy to administer the program. Operational energy assessments will be performed on campus buildings. These operational assessments are comprehensive and include a thorough report of all available energy conservations measures (ECM) to our Energy Manager and Operations Staff.
Action
Award Project To Establish Metering Capability
Award a project to implement new metering on eleven educational buildings which includes electrical, water, hot water and chilled water. Award by end of calendar year 2014.
Action
Award Project To Retro-Commission A Select Group Of Educational Buildings
Through results of metering, identify potential educational buildings that could benefit from retro-commissioning. Award a project by April 1, 2015.