Alliance to Save Energy

U.S. Department of Energy

Federal Energy Management Program

U.S. Department of Interior

National Park Service

This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) serves to establish the framework within which Shenandoah National Park and James Madison University can work together to accelerate the energy savings goals of Executive Order 12902, and the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPACT). This MOU sets forth the agreements, responsibilities, and procedures necessary to carry out the objectives of the National Park-University Energy Partnership Program for the following participants:

National Park: Shenandoah National Park

University: James Madison University

Integrated Science and Technology Program

Harrisonburg, VA

It is understood that certain organizations will provide support to Shenandoah National Park and James Madison University in identifying and documenting energy saving opportunities. These organizations include:

Non-profit Organization Alliance to Save Energy

Washington, DC

Federal Agencies: U.S. Department of Energy

Federal Energy Management Program

Washington, DC

U.S. Department of Interior

U.S. National Park Service

Washington, DC

In order to meet this purpose, Shenandoah National Park will work with James Madison University to identify and implement energy saving projects. Four (4) key activities will be conducted during the Summer of 1997 to achieve this objective.

1. Photovoltaic (PV) Power Opportunity Analysis. The first specific project that students will work on at Shenandoah is the design analysis for several remote power PV projects. These projects include powering: transmitting/receiving units for a transmissometer (measures visibility), a radio repeater station, and a camera for transmitting live pictures of the park over the world wide web.

 

1. Utility Database Project. Over two years of utility bills will be copied from the park for input into a utility bill data tracking system. The system will track energy consumption based on these inputs. Per Shenandoah’s request, the system will also track billing data (e.g., when bills are paid, total costs, etc.).

 

1. FEDS Analysis. At least five buildings will be analyzed using FEMP’s Federal Energy Decision System (FEDS) software. The process will include visiting Shenandoah to review building blueprints, conducting energy audits of the buildings, entering the data into the FEDS program, and generating reports with retrofit recommendations.

 

1. Identify Project Funding: Funding opportunities will be explored for the second phase of the project (implementation and dissemination phase). For instance, James Madison University will work with DOE-FEMP to identify Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) opportunities and to incorporate ESPC into its energy management program.

Shenandoah National Park and James Madison University will work closely with the Alliance to Save Energy, a national non-profit focusing on energy efficiency, and its Federal Energy Productivity Task Force to implement projects as they are identified.

The principal points of contact with responsibility for implementing this MOU are listed below.

For Shenandoah National Park: Charles Newton

Facilities Engineer

For James Madison University: James Winebrake

Professor

For the Alliance to Save Energy: Ted Jones

Program Manager

For DOI-NPS Terry Brennan

Facility Management Specialist

For DOE-FEMP: Anne Sprunt Crawley

Program Manager

This MOU commits the undersigned to work together toward achievement of National Park-University Energy Partnership goals. It is agreed that the undersigned will adhere to the following responsibilities:

• Conduct a Facility Energy Decision System (FEDS) analysis for a number of the major and minor building structures located throughout Shenandoah National Park.
• Generate a series of reports based on FEDS output that identify optimal energy efficiency projects throughout the park and provide economic and environmental impacts of project implementation.
• Design and implement a Utility Bill Management System (UBMS) for Shenandoah National Park.
• Input data into the UBMS and demonstrate its use through preparation of several analytical and descriptive reports.
• Conduct a Federal Renewable Energy Screening Assistant (FRESCA) analysis for Shenandoah National Park and identify potential renewable energy projects throughout the park.
• Based on the results of the FRESCA analysis, conduct an engineering design for the implementation of a renewable energy project within the park, including cost assessment—such design may be used for the development of a proposal for funding.
• Work with media to develop a public relations event related to this partnership.
• Provide regular updates to park personnel and other interested parties on project progress.

• Provide leadership and best judgment in the formulation of specific energy projects.
• Identify buildings to be used for FEDS analysis.
• Provide access to buildings and data necessary to conduct FEDS analyses.
• Provide access to utility bill data in order to conduct the UBMS analyses.
• Provide insight and identification of opportunities for application of renewable energy technologies within the park.
• Provide information, general assistance and material for public relations and promotional activities.

• DOE-FEMP will assist Shenandoah incorporate Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) in to its energy management program.
• DOE-FEMP will help Shenandoah implement a SAVEnergy Action Plan.
• Shenandoah will enroll employees and James Madison students in FEMP training courses where appropriate.
• DOE-FEMP will provide project-specific design assistance services to Shenandoah contract personnel and engineers when deemed appropriate by both parties.

• Provide link with energy efficiency suppliers through the Alliance’s Federal Energy Productivity Task Force.
• Provide data on energy efficiency projects in other national parks
• Provide assistance with media to develop public relations event related to the partnership

FEMP and the Alliance to Save Energy will work with Shenandoah National Park and James Madison University to actively develop information and education campaigns concerning the lessons learned throughout this endeavor. Such efforts could possibly include technology explanation panels and/or solar powered exhibits for Shenandoah National Park. Both DOE-FEMP and the Alliance will provide information to help Shenandoah tell the story to various news media organizations or other interested parties.

Project activities will be administered according to the Project Workplan which identifies more specific tasks, timelines, and deliverables. See attached.

Public Information Coordination. Subject to the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) decisions on disclosures of information to the public regarding projects and programs referenced in this MOU shall be made by Shenandoah National Park following consultation with the other parties' representatives.

Amendment and Termination. This MOU may be amended by the mutual written agreement among signatories. This MOU may be terminated by the mutual written agreement signatories. Signatories may terminate individual participation upon a 30-day written notice.

Effective Date. This MOU shall become effective upon the latter date of signature of the parties and shall remain in effect for a period of 1 year, upon which the MOU becomes eligible for renewal.

This Memorandum of Understanding is not intended to and does not create any contractual rights or obligations with respect to the signatories of any other parties. Rather it is a declaration of understanding between two parties to join in a collaborative effort to save energy and water in Shenandoah National Park.

Signed, this day of ,1997

For Shenandoah National Park For James Madison University

For the U.S. National Park Service For the U.S. Department of Energy

For the Alliance to Save Energy