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UC/CSU/CCC Sustainability Conference
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 2008
The Best Practice Awards Program is created by the UC/CSU/IOU
Energy Efficiency Partnership Program and funded under the auspices of
the California Public Utilities Commission
AIA CONTINUING EDUCATION
The UC Project Management Institute is a Registered Provider
with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education
Systems. Credit earned on completion of this program will be
reported to CES Records for AIA members. Certificates of
Completion for non-AIA members are available upon request
([email protected]).
This program is registered with the AIA-CES for continuing professional education.
As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval
or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of
handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to
specific materials, methods and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this
presentation.
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SHADED PARKING
CANOPIES, LOT V
• California State University, Fresno
• Renewables/Innovative Energy Generation or Procurement
• Robert Boyd – Associate Vice President for Facilities Management
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
• The solar photovoltaic shaded parking canopies, Lot V at CSU
Fresno is the largest photovoltaic (PV) paneled parking installation
at any university nationwide
– Generating approximately 1.525 million
KWh of power annually; an estimated
20% of the campus electrical demand
– Will save more than $13 million over it’s
30-year lifespan
– Consists of 3,872 PV panels over 10
multi-car, covered parking structures
– Provides an additional 677 covered and
286 uncovered parking spaces
– Provides landscape and parking
upgrades in an underdeveloped area
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
• The project began with the campus strategic plan and its goal to
incorporate renewable energy generation to meet current and
future energy needs. In addition, the university searched for
ways to support the trustees’ resolution EO 987 to install on-site
renewable generation by 2009/10.
• Team Goals:
– Generate renewable energy and stabilize the campus’ energy
costs
– Sustainability – creating a greener campus
– Reduce campus carbon footprint
– Reduce cost of planned upgrades to the campus electrical
infrastructure
– Showcase functionality in a dual purpose project
– Provide covered parking stalls for students, faculty and staff
PROJECT: START TO FINISH
• The conceptualization of the project began in August, 2005…
construction started May, 2007…
and the dedication was
held November 8, 2007
STRIVING FOR BEST PRACTICES
• Our university is determined to support sustainable practices in
all areas, but in its infrastructure and construction practices in
particular
– The PV solar canopies project is an excellent example of how we
are accomplishing this goal
– Campus continues to explore greener alternatives in our
infrastructure and construction practices
– Project in conceptual design phase: one-megawatt solar installation
located in the Farm area of campus. This project will be multifunctioned, serving as an animal shelter, feed storage and general
storage as well as a renewable energy source.
PROCESS
• Site Selection
– Evaluated traditional rooftop solar panel installation
– Not a viable option due to the numerous equipment penetrations
on the campus rooftops
– Reviewed numerous parking areas for canopies and selected
Lot V because:
– Sufficient size to allow for one-megawatt installation (required 5
acres minimum)
– No solar obstructions from buildings or landscaping
– Underdeveloped and in need of upgrading
– Prominent location – ideal to showcase its dual function
PROCESS
• Unique Aspects
– PG&E Rebate Grant awarded through an application process
– Received the maximum $2.8 million for one-megawatt project
– Selected 18 out of over 400 applicants
– Selected Chevron Energy Solutions to be the Energy Services
Company (ESCo)
– Photovoltaic panels owned by 3rd party investor, MMA Renewable
Ventures
– Allows MMA to receive 30% tax credit, reducing the overall cost to the
university
– Design-Build Contract was designed to maximize energy production
for summer months
PROCESS
• Unique Aspects (continued)
– Established a contract between CSU, Fresno, Chevron Inc. and
MMA resulting in the following:
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Chevron Design-Build Contract
MMA Power Purchase Agreement with performance clause
MMA Solar Site License
Extensive negotiations with all parties involved as it was a first for the
CSU
– Power Purchase Agreement with a performance clause – A MUST
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
• Photovoltaic Panels
– Schott International Incorporated
ASE-300-DFG/50 Panel. One of the
highest quality photovoltaic panels on
the market today
– Crystalline solar technology
– Maximum 320 watts of power
generated per panel
– Large surface area of panels requires
fewer interconnects and structural
members
– Bypass diode protection for every 18
solar cells in series, thus minimizing
power loss and mitigating
overheating/safety problems
BARRIERS
• Contract Negotiations
– First time for CSU Legal
– Meeting CSU, Chevron and MMA specific needs was a challenge
• Time/Delays
– PG&E grant had critical deadlines
– Chevron worked diligently to help university meet deadlines and/or gain
extensions to deadlines
• Parking
– Collective bargaining issues
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Largest photovoltaic parking installation at any
American university
• PV Lot is currently exceeding power generation
expectations
– 10% higher than anticipated
• Education
– Student participation and
awareness
– Kiosks with live data
– 2 in Lot V
– 1 in Engineering East
– 1 in McLane Hall – for
Physical Science
LESSONS LEARNED
• The main lesson learned is to partner with a very good ESCo
company
• The campus needs a full commitment from everyone involved,
especially the campus administration, ESCo and 3rd party
investor, if used
• The challenge was working with multiple stakeholders - CSU,
Chevron and MMA - to get the contract in place
– The template is now in place for future projects
• Build a performance clause into the Power Purchase
Agreement contract
– The university only pays for power produced
• NEVER GIVE UP – Tenacity and Patience save the day
TEAM
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California State University, Fresno Team:
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Dr. John Welty, President
Cynthia Teniente-Matson, Vice President for Administration
Steve Katz, Associate Vice President for Finance (Retired)
Robert Boyd, Associate Vice President for Facilities Management
Gary Wilson Senior Director for Facilities Management
Kathy Johnson, Associate Director for Facilities Planning
Dick Smith, Director for Utility Management
Margie Phillips, Director for Procurement and Support Services
Elizabeth Potter, Buyer III for Procurement and Support Services
Rodney Gleghorn, Project Manager for Facilities Management
Outside Team Members:
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Jon Wheless, Project Manager/Inspector
Kenneth Casey, Utilities Management at Chevron
Pam Aytar, Project Construction Manager at Chevron
Len Pettis, Chief, Plant, Energy and Utilities at California State
University, Office of the Chancellor, Capital Planning, Design
and Construction
CONTACT INFORMATION
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Cynthia Teniente-Matson, Vice President for Administration at
California State University, Fresno
– (559) 278-2083, [email protected]
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Robert Boyd, Associate Vice President for Facilities Management at
California State University, Fresno
– (559) 278-2373, [email protected]
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Dick Smith, Director for Utility Management at
California State University, Fresno.
– (559) 278-4632, [email protected]
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Elizabeth Potter,Buyer III for Procurement and Support Services at
California State University, Fresno
– (559) 278-2111, [email protected]
QUESTIONS?
This concludes the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems Program.
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