LCCMR ID: 067-B2 Project Title: Strategically Reshaping DNRs Energy - - PDF document

Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund 2010 Request for Proposals (RFP)

Strategically Reshaping DNRs Energy and GHG Emissions Footprint $2,500,000 3 years, 2010 - 2013 $0 Kath Ouska DNR 500 Lafayette Rd

• St. Paul

MN 55155 (651) 259-5501 (651) 296-3500 kath.ouska@dnr.state.mn.us www.dnr.state.mn.us Statewide Reshaping energy use to support natural resource and environmental goals. Achieving and demonstrating dramatic GHG reductions at DNR facilities through strategic high return, cutting edge efficiency and renewable energy projects. Project Title: Total Project Budget: $ Proposed Project Time Period for the Funding Requested: Other Non-State Funds: $ Name: Sponsoring Organization: Address: Telephone Number: Email: Fax: Web Address: County Name: City / Township: Region: Summary: Statewide

LCCMR ID: 067-B2

LCCMR 2010 Funding Priority:

• B. Renewable Energy Related to Climate Change

Location:

_____ Knowledge Base _____ Broad App. _____ Innovation _____ Leverage _____ Outcomes _____ Partnerships _____ Urgency _______ TOTAL

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MAIN PROPOSAL

PROJECT TITLE: Strategically Reshaping DNR’s Energy and GHG Emissions Footprint I. PROJECT STATEMENT The Department of Natural Resources is committed to being a leader in the implementation of sustainable energy systems at the approximately 2500 buildings managed by DNR statewide. Initial efforts have included a building at Camden State Park that combines wind power generation with geothermal heating and cooling to produce a facility that uses no “net” energy from traditional fossil fuel or electric sources. Other DNR facilities have utilized solar-powered lighting, solar- powered pumps, and LED parking lot lighting. “Changes Related to Energy and Climate” is one of the key trends that DNR has included in its 2009-2013 Strategic Conservation Agenda. As a part of that focus, there is a need to accelerate installation of small sustainable energy features at DNR facilities, and to better understand what mix of sustainable energy technology is appropriate for different types of DNR sites. Good monitoring data of these systems will be needed, along with a better understanding of lifecycle costs and payback periods. Installation challenges and appropriate design techniques need to be documented and understood. This project proposes to take the following steps at 8 DNR facilities (one state park or recreation area plus one other DNR facility in each of the four DNR regions): 1) conduct baseline energy audits; 2) address issues identified in baseline audits; 3) install a sustainable energy system and high-quality monitoring equipment at each site that may include photovoltaic solar, solar thermal, wind generation, geothermal heating and cooling, LED lighting, daylight harvesting, and

• thers; 4) install appropriate interpretive displays (real time electronic where feasible) to provide public information about

sustainable energy technology and increase public interest; 5) prepare a comprehensive study document that compiles baseline data, installation costs, carbon footprint calculations, energy statistics, operational issues, and lifecycle costing information about each site and combination of equipment. This baseline information will help position DNR to effectively meet the requirements of the Sustainable Buildings 2030 statute (MN Statutes 216B.241) and Executive Order 05-16 (Conserving Energy in Buildings). Installations chosen for this project will be primarily in Greater Minnesota, as DNR has received a grant from Xcel Energy that will fund a similar program at DNR facilities in the Xcel service area (primarily metro and southern Minnesota). In addition, this project will provide DNR with the opportunity to leverage Park’s existing marketing partnership with Great River Energy (Touch Stone Energy Partners) to explore energy efficiency/conservation projects. II. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT RESULTS Result 1: Conduct baseline energy audits at eight DNR facilities Budget: $ 50,000 Deliverable: Completion Date 1) Detailed energy audit by professional energy audit consultant for each site December 2010 Result 2: Address facility deficiencies indentified by audits Budget: $400,000 Deliverable Completion Date 1) Improved energy efficiency in each facility (i.e. replacement or renovation December 2011

• f Lights, windows, doors, furnaces, water heaters, insulation, etc.)

Result 3: Installation of sustainable energy equipment, such as PV solar, Budget: $1,600,000

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solar thermal, wind generators, geothermal heating/cooling, LED lighting, daylight harvesting) and monitoring equipment Deliverables Completion Date: 1) Individualized design for each site to provide optimal mix of energy July 2011 saving equipment. 2) Installation of energy-saving equipment and monitoring equipment December 2011 at each site Result 4: Installation of interpretive displays, including real-time Budget: $400,000 electronic information where feasible Deliverables Completion Date: 1) Individual interpretive design for each site December 2011 2) Installation of interpretive displays for each site July 2012 Result 5: Summary Reporting Budget: $50,000 Deliverable Completion Date 1) Prepare a comprehensive summary report that addresses June 30, 2013 the following areas for each site: a) baseline data, b) installation costs and problems, c) energy use records, d) carbon footprint reduction calculations, e) lifecycle cost data, and f) operational issues Overall Project Budget: $2,500,000 III. PROJECT STRATEGY AND TIMELINE A. Project Partners DNR has received a $897,000 grant from Excel Energy to pursue energy installations, monitoring, and public education at DNR facilities within the Excel service area. This LCCMR project would pursue similar goals in areas not served by Excel, and add critical information at each end of the projects with the initial energy audit and final summary reporting. Partnerships would be established with local energy providers at each site chosen. B. Time This project would require 36 months to complete, with a final completion date of June 30, 2013. C. Long-Term Strategy This project addresses an important part of DNR’s “Strategic Conservation Agenda 2009-2013” (currently in draft form), as it is directly related to the trend of “Changes Related to Energy and Climate”, which has three strategic directions: a) Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation, b) Conservation-based Energy Sources, and c) Energy

• Efficiency. It is also an important part of DNR’s efforts to comply with the Governor’s Next Generation Energy Act

which established 15%, 30%, and 80% reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by 2015, 2025, and 2050 respectively.

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BUDGET ITEM Personnel: Contracts: Contract for utility or architecture/engineering firm to perform energy audits and provide summary reports 80,000 $ Contract for Architecture/Engineering firm(s) to design energy efficient HVAC and building renovations, and renewable energy systems. 285,000 $ Contract for design, fabrication, and installation of interpretive displays 400,000 $ Construction contracts for installation of energy efficiency and renewable energy designs Equipment/Tools/Supplies: In this column, list out general descriptions of item(s)

• r item type(s) and their purpose - one line per item/item type.

Travel: In-state travel to the NE, NW, SE, and SW parts of MN for visits to the 8 sites selected for implementation of this request. Additional Budget Items: In this column, list any additional budget items that do not fit above categories. List by item(s) or item type(s) and explain how number was reached. TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET REQUEST TO LCCMR SOURCE OF FUNDS AMOUNT Status Other Non-State $ Being Applied to Project During Project Period: Indicate any additional non-state cash $ to be spent on the project during the funding period. For each individual sum, list out the source of the funds, the amount, and indicate whether the funds are secured or pending approval.

• $

Indicate: Secured or Pending Other State $ Being Applied to Project During Project Period: Indicate any additional state cash $ (e.g. bonding, other grants) to be spent on the project during the funding period. For each individual sum, list out the source of the funds, the amount, and indicate whether the funds are secured or pending approval.

• $

Indicate: Secured or Pending In-kind Services During Project Period: Indicate any in-kind services to be provided during the funding period. List type of service(s) and estimated value. In- kind services listed must be specific to the project.

• $

Remaining $ from Current Trust Fund Appropriation (if applicable): Specify $ and year of appropriation from any current Trust fund appropriation for any directly related project of the project manager or organization that remains unspect or not yet legally obligated at the time of proposal submission. Be as specific as possible. Describe the status of $ in the right-most column. Indicate: Unspent? Not Legally Obligated? Other? Funding History: Indicate funding secured prior to July 1, 2010 for activities directly relevant to this specific funding request. State specific source(s) of funds.

• $

1,700,000 $

• V. OTHER FUNDS

Project Budget

• IV. TOTAL PROJECT REQUEST BUDGET ($2,500,000 for 3 YEARS)

AMOUNT

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2,500,000 $

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35,000 $

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• St. Croix

State Park Split Rock Creek State Park Spire Valley Fisheries Station Spicer Multi- Discipline South Metro Area Wildlife Soudan Underground Mine State Park Slayton Wildlife Sibley State Park Schoolcraft State Park Scenic State Park Sandy Lake Forestry Workstation Roy Lake Forestry Workstation Roseau River WMA Rice Lake State Park/ Owatonna Wildlife Bemidji Northwoods Redwood Falls Wildlife Red Lake WMA Preston Area Forestry Peterson Trout Hatchery Park Rapids Multi-Discipline Ortonville Fisheries Orr Multi- Discipline Old Mill State Park Northome Forestry Workstation Nicollet Wildlife New Ulm Area Forestry New London Multi-Discipline Nerstrand Big Woods State Park Myre Big Island State Park Mora Forestry Workstation Moose Lake T&W Monson Lake State Park Minnesota Valley Trail/State Park (seasonal) Minneopa State Park Mille Lacs Wildlife Management Area Mille Lacs Kathio State Park McGrath Forestry Workstation McCarthy Beach State Park Marshall Multi- Discipline Maplewood State Park Madelia Wildlife Research Unit Littlefork Area Forestry Little Falls Multi-Discipline Lanesboro Hatchery and Area Fish Management Lake Shetek State Park Lake Maria State Park Lake City Multi- Discipline Lake Bronson State Park Lake Bemidji State Park Lac Qui Parle Multi-Discipline Kilen Woods State Park Kelliher Forestry Workstation Kabetogama Forestry Workstation Judge Magney State Park Jay Cooke State Park Itasca State Park Interstate State Park International Falls Multi-Discipline Hutchinson Multi-Discipline Hinckley Fisheries Hill Annex Mine State Park Hibbing Lands and Minerals Hibbing Area Forestry Hayes Lake State Park Great River Bluff State Park Grand Portage State Park Grand Marais Multi-Discipline Glenwood Multi- Discipline Glendalough State Park General Andrews Nursery Frontenac State Park French River Cold Water Hatchery/Duluth Fisheries Fort Ridgely State Park Forestville State Park/Mystery Cave Floodwood Forestry Workstation Finland Multi- Discipline Fergus Falls Multi-Discipline Father Hennepin State Park Faribault Area Forestry Eveleth Multi-Discipline Elysian Trails Effie Area Forestry Duluth Multi- Discipline Deer River Area Forestry Central Region Headquarters - St. Paul Crystal Springs Fish Hatchery Crow Wing State Park Crookston Wildlife Cloquet Multi- Discipline Cass Lake Forestry Workstation Cascade River State Park Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area Camden State Park Cambridge Multi- Discipline Buffalo River State Park Blue Mounds State Park Blackduck Area Forestry Big Stone Lake State Park Big Falls Forestry Workstation Bemidji Multi- Discipline Beaver Creek Valley State Park Baudette Multi- Discipline Banning State Park Bagley Area Forestry Badoura Nursery Backus Forestry Workstation Alexandria Area Forestry Aitkin Multi- Discipline Afton State Park

• St. Louis

Cass Itasca Lake Polk Beltrami Pine Aitkin Cook Koochiching Otter Tail Roseau Clay Becker Marshall Todd Stearns Kittson Pope Lyon Swift Morrison Carlton Renville Hubbard Rice Wilkin Norman Martin Wright Nobles Grant Fillmore Crow Wing Mower Murray Lake of the Woods Sibley Clearwater Redwood Rock Brown Jackson Douglas Goodhue Meeker Winona Kandiyohi Dakota Isanti Freeborn Faribault Olmsted Stevens Scott Blue Earth Steele Lincoln Wadena Traverse Houston Anoka Dodge Mille Lacs Hennepin Wabasha Kanabec McLeod Chippewa Nicollet Benton Lac Qui Parle Carver Pennington Chisago Big Stone Cottonwood Le Sueur Mahnomen Red Lake Yellow Medicine Sherburne Watonwan Ramsey Waseca Pipestone Washington

Worksite Locations and Leased Offices

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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Multi-Discipline Parks and Recreation Forestry Fisheries Wildlife Lands and Minerals Trails and Waterways Leased Offices

DNR Regions

Bemidji Grand Rapids New Ulm

• St. Paul

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May 1, 2009 LCCMR Proposal: Strategically Reshaping DNR’s Energy and GHG Emissions Footprint Project Manager Qualifications and Organization Description Project Manager Qualifications: Kath Ouska will be the Project Manager for this project. Kath is the Facility Manager for DNR, and leads a team of professional designers highly versed in the design and development of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. She was a leader in the initiation of the B3 and MN Sustainable Building Guidelines, and a registered architect with over 20 years of successful project management experience. Organization Description: DNR's mission is to conserve and manage the state's natural resources, to provide outdoor recreation

• pportunities, and to provide for commercial uses of natural resources in a way that creates a sustainable

quality of life. DNR is committed to conserving natural resource systems - working with citizens and partners to achieve its three-part mission.

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