The document discusses a comprehensive energy efficiency program implemented by Ameresco at the University of Kentucky. It included infrastructure upgrades like lighting and HVAC improvements financed through an energy performance contract. Additionally, Ameresco developed a unique Sustainability Education and Behavior Change program called Empowered to engage the campus community in conserving energy through education, awareness, and incentives. Empowered provides real-time energy data and tips through an online platform, mobile apps, and interactive kiosks. The goal is to reduce energy waste through behavior change and inspire long-term conservation.

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2. Implementing a Comprehensive Energy Efficiency Program with a
Focus on Occupant Engagement, Education and Behavior
Change

3. Stewart Shunk
Regional Director, Ameresco, Inc.
Nashville, TN
Miles Mennell
Account Executive, Ameresco, Inc.
Nashville, TN
Introductions

4. Solutions and Capability Range
 Self-funded upgrades to a facility's energy
infrastructure
 Development, construction, & operation of renewable
energy systems
 Custom-tailored financial solutions
 Intelligent Energy Information Systems
Ameresco
(NYSE) AMRC

5.  Lighting retrofits and
controls
 EMS to monitor 53
buildings
 Water retrofits
 Irrigation system upgrades
 Hydronic VFD upgrades
 HVAC equipment
upgrades
 HVAC VFD upgrades
 Boiler installations
 Convert electric hot water to gas
 Building envelope repairs
 Swimming pool upgrades
 Vending machine controls
 Transformer replacements
 Solar-powered hot water
 Solar PV system installation
 PC power network management
 Golf course irrigation upgrades

6.  Local Government Projects
 City of Knoxville
 Henry County Government
 Haywood County Government
 Madison County Government
 Higher Education Projects
 Austin Peay State University
 Cleveland State CC
 Chattanooga State CC
 Columbia State CC
 East Tennessee State University
 Jackson State CC
 Northeast State CC
 Pellissippi State Technical CC
 Roane State CC
 Walters State CC
 K-12 Projects
 Blount County Schools
 Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools
 Jackson-Madison County Schools
 Loudon County Schools
 Morgan County Schools
 Scott County Schools
Ameresco
Projects in
Tennessee:
$100M+

7. Providing
green jobs in
Tennessee
Over the past decade, Ameresco has implemented $100 million
dollars of Energy Savings Performance Contracting in the State of
Tennessee alone.
All of our Tennessee projects utilize Tennessee
contractors and trades.
Money made in Tennessee is reinvested back in
Tennessee.

8. • BMW Manufacturing
-LFG2E Plant, SC
• City of San Antonio Water System, TX
• DOE - Savannah River Site
• Bio Mass Generation Plant, GA
• National Archives & Records Administration
• University of Kentucky

9. 1. Implement a full range of sustainable energy & water
services utilizing performance-based contract that self-
funds
2. Identify energy cost saving measures to offset capital
investment needs
3. Provide an Energy Efficiency Outreach program that
encourages energy conservation through behavior
change
University of
Kentucky
Project Goals

10. Located in Lexington, Kentucky - Population 295,803
27,000+ Students / 12,000+ Full time employees
3 hospitals on the Main Campus
500+ Buildings / 800+ acres
Electricity - 293+ million kwh/year
Coal (steam) - 40,000+ tons/year
Natural Gas (steam) - 400,000+ MCF/year
Annual utility bills of $50 million
University of
Kentucky
A Little Background
Information

11. Comprehensive project including 61 classroom, office,
research, lab, & administrative buildings - totaling 5.2
million square feet
Innovative/renewable solutions
Financed using low interest bonds
Final contract:
$24.7 million investment
$2.4M annual energy savings
12-year term
Issued bonds via State of KY
Project completed in May 2012
University of
Kentucky
Project Overview

12. In addition to infrastructure renewal strategies, UK
wanted to engage the campus community in
developing and promoting an energy efficient mind
set.
The University of Kentucky’s Challenge was very
specific…
University of
Kentucky
Something New

13. “Elevate the energy IQ of the campus community
and inspire individuals to participate
in a culture of conservation.”

14. Sustainability Education and Behavior Change
Programs
A New Innovation
(SEBC)

15. “A Sustainability Education and Behavior Change
campaign designed to engage all facets of the
campus community in activities of resource
conservation.”
What is an SEBC
program? (SEBC)

16. To reduce behavior based waste and produce
reliable & long-term energy savings
 Create Awareness
 Encourage Engagement
 Prompt Action
What is the goal of
an SEBC program?

17. SEBC Case Study:
University of
Kentucky
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University of Kentucky’s Energy Monitoring System

18. SEBC Case Study:
University of
Kentucky
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Empowered™ is a one-of-the-kind Sustainability
Education & Behavior Change (SEBC) Program
It was custom branded, designed and developed
specifically for UK by a team from Ameresco
The empowered™ program is available on the web at
empowered.uky.edu, on mobile devices & around the
UK campus via custom developed & branded interactive
kiosks

19. SEBC Case Study:
University of
Kentucky
What Makes the Empowered™ SEBC Program
Unique?
• It is a “Full Scale Behavioral Change Outreach
Program”
• The program is fully customizable & has been
designed to:
1. Pinpoint wasteful behaviors
2. Educate individuals on the importance of reducing
waste
3. Educate & train individuals on targeted waste
reduction strategies
4. Incentivize individuals to take action
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20. SEBC Case Study:
University of
Kentucky
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Empowered™ provides real-time energy information
from across the campus & real-world comparisons that
put this information into perspective
Empowered™ is so much more than a dashboard! It is
a robust learning resource packed with conservation
tips, interactive experiences, videos & educational
content

21. Welcome
• Quickly see campus
energy use &
interact with savings
tips & tools
• Spend time in the
Video Library
• Spend time with
interactive Energy
Hypotheticals to see
your impact on
energy usage
Virtual Rooms
• See how energy is
used in a typical
campus space
• Find Energy Hogs &
get tips on how to
save more energy
• Interactive features
to project how
choices can save
energy
Choose A Building
• Explore buildings on
campus to see real-
time energy use
• Compare buildings
around campus
• Learn how factors
such as time of day,
weather & building
use impact energy
consumption

25. Now It’s Time to
Get Empowered!!
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University of Kentucky’s Energy Monitoring System