January 1999
The Official Newsletter of International District Energy Association Volume 14 Number 6
GRI Study Sees Strong Growth In Energy Consumption by Industrial Markets
The U.S. industrial sector -- which accounts for about one-fourth of the nation's total energy use --will increase its demand for energy by a brisk 1.3 percent annually over the next 20 years, resulting in a more than 25 percent increase in that sector's energy demand, a new Gas Research Institute (GRI) report says.
The report, "1998 Industrial Trends Analysis" (GRI-98/0146), completed by GRI along with Energy and Environmental Analysis Inc., Arlington, Virginia, projects that total industrial energy consumption will grow from 27.3 quads in 1995 to 35.1 quads in 2015. During the same period, industrial consumption of natural gas will increase from 10 quads in 1995 to 13 quads in 2015. Natural gas has a dominant share of industry's competitive "fuel and power" segment, at 40 percent, and this share is expected to be maintained during the projection period. This market includes stand-alone boilers, industrial cogeneration and process heat.
Questions about the report or ordering should be addressed to Val Megginson
at GRI's Baseline Center, Arlington,
Virginia at 703-526-7832; by fax: 703-526-7808; or e-mail: vmeggins@gri.org.
The report can also be ordered directly from the GRI Document Fulfillment
Center, 1510 Hubbard Drive, Batavia, IL 60510, by fax at 630-406-5995. The
report is $90 for GRI members and $115 for nonmembers, plus shipping and
handling and applicable taxes. 
Population Group Releases Report
A new report, "Profiles in Carbon: An Update on Population, Consumption
and Carbon Dioxide Emissions," by Population Action International charts
45 years of per capita CO2 emissions in 179 countries,
and then ranks most of these countries by their 1995 emissions. The report
quantifies the inequity involved in these emissions, noting that the 20%
highest emitting populations contribute fully 63% of the CO2
emissions. On a per-capita basis, Americans are the third-highest per-capita
CO2 emitters behind only the United Arab Emirates
and Kuwait. Each American annually emits 5.3 metric tons of CO2
compared to 2.79 for Germans, 2.46 for Japanese, 1.38 for Swedish, and
0.71 for Chinese. The publication can be found at http://www.populationaction.org.
or call 202-659-1833.
1998 Global Temperature Smashes Record
Global surface temperatures in the 1998 meteorological year (December
1, 1997 to December 1, 1998) set a new record for the period since measurements
have been recorded, according to researchers at the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration's Goddard Institute for Space Studies. The global
temperature exceeds that of the previous record calendar year, 1995, by
such a wide margin that the 1998 calendar year also is certain to set a
new record.
Corroborating the NASA group's findings, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported on December 17 that the earth's global temperature in 1998 will be the highest since 1860. Global temperatures are now almost 0.7 degrees C (1.25 degrees F) above those at the end of the 19th century.
According to the WMO, 1998 will be the 20th consecutive year with an above normal global surface temperature. The ten warmest years have all occurred since 1983, with seven of them since 1990.
More information is available at the NASA GISS website, http://www.giss.nasa.gov.
Trigen-Colorado Commemorates Three Year Zero Lost Time Milestone
Trigen-Colorado proudly announces zero lost time accidents since
the formation of the company in September 1995.
Dennis Capps, Plant Engineer and Safety Officer remarks "We are proud
not only of our employees embracing the zero lost time challenge, and their
success, but also of their involvement with the development of our safety
programs. An example is their computerization of our lock-out, tag-out procedures
covering every single piece of equipment in our facility-nearly 300 individual
permits."
The entire management team agrees that future goals include not just
zero lost-time accidents, but continuing to improve their proactive stance
in accident prevention.
Environmental Business Groups Urge White House Action
In a letter delivered December 10 to President Clinton, sixteen member groups of the Sustainable Energy Coalition, including IDEA, warned that the "warmest global temperatures ever recorded accompanied by the costliest weather-related disasters ever experienced worldwide" necessitated the Administration devoting "additional resources" to its proposed climate change tax package.
Specifically, the Coalition recommended that "the proposal be at least doubled to provide no less than $7.0 billion (over 5 years) to support and encourage the use of a broad range of energy efficient and renewable energy technologies to reduce the emission of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases."
The letter outlined "provisions to support environmentally-sound
development of the cross-section of renewable energy technologies"
as well as "to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases in the transportation
sector." It also recommended expanding energy efficiency incentives
for new and existing housing, industrial processes, appliances, combined
heat and power systems, and the agricultural sector.
Denver Businesses Benefit from Chilled Water
Public Service Company of Colorado is now serving three downtown Denver businesses with its centralized chilled water cooling system. The Denver Pavilions, the Hotel Monaco and Writer Square are the first businesses to benefit from the system. The process involves passing water through the equivalent of a six-ton block of ice which cools the water to its optimum 34 degrees. The resulting cold water is pumped to buildings on the system where it is converted to cold air using a heat exchanger. To take advantage of lower costs and electricity demands, the cooling process happens at night. The current production facility will eventually handle the cooling needs of about 30 downtown office buildings.
"We have been using this cooling system for several weeks and we are pleased," said Les Wells, president of Wells Partnerships and construction manager for the Denver Pavilions. "Our tenants were pleased to hear that this system was in place for the Pavilions. It cut their own construction costs greatly and will lower operating costs. This system will be more reliable and flexible than current systems and will meet the needs of most of our tenants," he added.
Public Service Co. has also received contracts or letters of intent from
Larimer Place, Qwest Tower, Colorado Business Bank, The Kittredge Building,
Larimer Square and the Denver Dry Building.
Obituary
Lee Newman, 70, passed away on October 15, 1998 at a Fort Worth hospital. A long-time IDEA member, Lee had worked for Ceramic Cooling Tower for the past 20 years. He will be sorely missed by all of his friends at IDEA. The family suggests that memorial gifts be made to Cook Children's Medical Center of Fort Worth or the American Heart Association.
Two IDEA Members Join Forces in St. Paul
IDEA members Trigen-Cinergy Solutions (TCS) and a District Energy St. Paul (DESP) affiliate announced the signing of a 20-year agreement with Northern States Power (NSP) to provide 25 megawatts of electricity produced from St. Paul area wood waste biomass. Electricity will be generated in a new combined heat and power plant next to District Energy St. Paul's downtown thermal plant. The project will sell heat under a 20-year contract to District Energy St. Paul. The $52 million project will be the largest wood-fired district energy system in the country.
A new company, St. Paul Cogeneration, LLC, formed by Trigen-Cinergy Solutions and an affiliate of District Energy St. Paul, will own and operate the new plant, with operations expected to commence by the fall of 2001. Capital to build the project is the responsibility of TCS and District Energy St. Paul will provide day to day operating management.
Under the terms of the agreement, the partnership will provide 25 megawatts of electricity to NSP. These 25 megawatts are equal to the electricity demand of approximately 20,000 homes. The project will recover energy that is normally wasted and will provide most of the heat District Energy St. Paul needs to serve its 450 downtown St. Paul customers.
Goran Mornhed, chief executive officer of TCS said, "We are pleased
to be working with Northern States Power and District Energy St. Paul in
the development of this innovative, highly efficient and environmentally
responsible project. Trigen has enjoyed a long association with District
Energy St. Paul in the International District Energy Association, and both
companies have ongoing efforts to promote the economic and environmental
merits of district energy."
BOMA Board of Governors to Set Policy Priorities
The Government Policy Affairs Committee of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) has established the menu of issues to be address by BOMA International in 1999, and a complete description of each issue has been published in the 1999 Issues Report. The Board of Governors, however, establishes the priorities of these issues when it meets in Washington for BOMA International's Winter Business Meeting and National Issues Conference in January.
BOMA members are encouraged to contact their Governor to share with them their feelings on what should be BOMA's 1999 priorities. While all the issues addressed in the Issues Book are eligible for the 1999 priority list, some of the leading issues to be considered (in the order decided by the Board in 1998) are:
1. Utility Deregulation
2. International Codes
3. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
4. Tax
5. Telecommunications
6. Indoor Air Quality (smoking in buildings)
7. Energy Efficiency
8. Development Issues
12th Annual College/University Conference
Almost Here
There is still time to register for the 12th Annual College/University Conference, February 10-12, 1999 in New Orleans, Louisiana. You won't want to miss the fantastic technical sessions and the exciting exhibits.
Just a reminder that the Safety, Environment & Operations Workshop will be held on February 11 as one of the tracks of the College/University Conference.
For the fourth year, table top exhibits will be at the Conference. Take advantage of the opportunity to meet with some of the best suppliers to our industry.
Available sponsorships are listed at right. Don't miss this opportunity to reach your clients by showing your support of this conference and the industry through a sponsorship!
See you in New Orleans!!!
Sponsorship OpportunitiesIDEA 12th College/University Conference
Hosted by LSU Medical Center
February 10-12, 1999 * Chateau Sonesta Hotel * New Orleans, Louisiana
SOLD - Refreshment Breaks: There are three refreshment breaks during the conference (Thursday morning and afternoon, and Friday morning). Breaks include coffee, decaffeinated coffee, tea, and either juices or sodas. $500 each
SOLD - Conference Program: Sponsorship of the conference program will include an advertisement on the back cover of the final program distributed to all of the attendees at the conference. $500
Breakfasts: Two continental breakfasts (Thursday and Friday mornings) are available for sponsorship. Breakfast will include pastries, juice, and coffee. $1,500 each
Luncheons: There are two luncheons (Thursday and Friday). Attendees will enjoy a hot, three-course, sit- down lunch. Keynote speech on Thursday will be given by Vicki Arroyo Cochran, Director of Policy Analysis, Pew Center on Global Climate Change. $2,000 each
SOLD - Welcoming Reception: This reception will be held on Wednesday evening to welcome attendees as they arrive in the hotel, before dinner on their own. Refreshments will include beer, wine, soft drinks, and light hors d'oeuvres. $1,500
Thursday Evening Reception: If we receive a sponsor, this reception will be held Thursday evening and will allow conference attendees to continue discussions they began during the technical sessions. The reception will include a variety of cold and hot hors d'oeuvres and a host bar. $3,000
For any event selected, sponsors will receive a sign at the function designating the sponsoring company, mention in the IDEA newsletter, and their name in the conference program. Please contact Marie Williams at IDEA if you are interested in sponsoring an event (202) 429-5111.
District Heat in Germany
In the past, the district heat and power industry played an important role in the realization of energy and environment policy goals. Especially in densely populated areas and cities of more than 100,000 inhabitants, the extent of district heat was significant. District heat from combined heat and power (CHP) now presents a considerable contribution to the emission reduction of cities and densely populated areas. Up to date, district heat has secured for the German hard coal a significant share of the heat market.
The German district heat networks supply 46% household customers, 36%
public installations, business and commerce (non residential buildings)
and 18% industrial customers. When regarding the area of household customers
(apartment buildings), the existing number of apartments of 35.7 million
in 1996, 39% were heated with gas, 32% with oil, 12% with district heat,
10% with coal, and 6% with electricity. If one categorizes the district
heat share of 12% into the fuel types utilized in the heat and power plants
and heat plants, the result in 1996 was 6% coal (hard and brown coal), 5%
gas, 1% oil and 1% others.
Trigen-Cinergy Solutions
to Provide Energy to Millennium Plant in Maryland
In a major step toward bringing efficient and clean power to Baltimore, Trigen-Cinergy Solutions (TCS) has signed a 15-year contract to install a 10.4 megawatt combined heat and power (CHP) plant and to operate the electrical and steam generation plant at Millennium Inorganic Chemicals' Hawkins Point Plant. Transfer of operations to Trigen-Cinergy Solutions occurred on December 14. The combined heat and power plant will provide electricity and steam for industrial processes at the Hawkins Point Plant. Installation of the CHP equipment will begin immediately with startup expected in the fall of 1999. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed, although Millennium expects substantial savings in energy management during the term of the contract.
TCS will install three of its standard cogeneration units and a Trigen Ewing back pressure turbine to produce electricity and supply steam for the plant. In addition, TCS will operate the existing boiler house and be responsible for steam distribution at the complex. TCS will significantly efficiency of the energy systems at the Hawkins Point plant and, in the process, will reduce emissions. Millennium will avoid significant future capital costs and will realize immediate savings on utility services.
Millennium, headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, is the world's second largest producer of titanium dioxide, a product used to impart whiteness, brightness and opacity to a wide range of products such as paint, coatings, paper, plastic and elastomers.
Last month, the U.S. Department of Energy announced a new initiative
called the combined heat and power CHP
Challenge, which established a goal to double the amount of CHP in the United
States by 2010. CHP is important to the national interest because of its
economic and environmental benefits. The Millennium/TCS project represents
the first project in the pipeline in pursuit of DOE's CHP goal. "We
are most enthusiastic about the strong private sector response to the CHP
Challenge. We salute Millennium Inorganic Chemicals and Trigen-Cinergy Solutions
for taking this important, forward-looking first step to meet our goal of
doubling the share of CHP in the U.S. energy market", stated Dan Reicher,
DOE Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. "This
project, which is expected to operate at greater than 70% efficiency --
over twice the national average -- is proof that we can use our fossil fuel
resources more wisely, save money, reduce pollution and cut greenhouse gas
emissions
at the same time."
Foster Wheeler Energia Oy Awarded Contract
Sweden's Sala-Heby Energi AB has awarded a turnkey contract of approximately
$17 million to Foster Wheeler Energia Oy for a power plant to supply district
heating and electricity for the towns of Sala and Heby, located about 75
miles northwest of Stockholm.
Thermal Science Technologies Reduces Heat Loss in Birmingham, Alabama
IDEA member Thermal Science Technologies (TST) has completed a ConduFill reinsulation project for Alabama Power Company in Birmingham, Alabama. A section of steam piping had posed serious problems for Alabama Power due to extensive water intrusion occurring over the last ten years. In that time period, the line had been reinsulated numerous times using conventional methods, requiring excavation of the city street.
TST filled the annular space in the conduit surrounding the steam line
with their high-temperature, water resistant foam insulation, dramatically
reducing the thermal losses in that section of the steam system and reducing
concerns of water hammer events. The project was completed from existing
manholes without any excavation work on the surface.
Conference Update...
Are You Prepared?
We're only six months away from the International District Energy Association's 90th Annual Conference and Trade Show
District Energy and the Environment: Preparing to Enter a New Millennium
Boston Park Plaza Hotel * June 12-15, 1999
We would like to thank the following companies for their commitment to exhibit at the Annual Conference:
Adams Valves, Inc. *Alfa Laval Thermal, Inc. Ashland Chemical Co./Drew *Baltimore Aircoil Co. Carrier Corporation Carter & Burgess, Inc. *CES/WAY International, Inc. Chemworks Filtration Consolidated Energy *Controlotron Corp. *DriTherm, Inc. |
Erdman Anthony & Associates EVAPCO, Inc. Flow Control Industries, Inc. Kattner/FVB District Energy, Inc. Kerotest Manufacturing Corp. Marley Cooling Tower Co. *Nalco Chemical Co. *Nova District Energy Services, Inc. *Perma-Pipe, Inc. R.G. Vanderweil Engineers *RMF Engineering, Inc. *Rovanco Piping Systems |
*Spence Engineering Co. Thermacor *Thermal Science Technologies *Thermo Power Corporation *The Trane Co. Tuthill Corp./Murray Turbomachinery Div. *Urecon, Ltd. Vanessa Valve Washington State University Yokogawa Corporation of America York International Corp. |
(*Indicates companies who also have a tabletop exhibit at
the IDEA 12th Annual College/University Conference
that will take place February 10-12, 1999, at the Chateau Sonesta Hotel
in New Orleans, Louisiana.)
There are still exhibit and sponsorship opportunities
available for this conference.
To secure a sponsorship, please contact Marie Williams at (202) 429-5111.
For information on exhibiting at IDEA's conference, contact Tammie Jackson
at (301) 464-0059.
Calendar of Events
12th Annual IDEA College/
University Conference
February 10-12, 1999
Chateau Sonesta
New Orleans, Louisiana
Contact: IDEA, (202) 429-5111
IDEA Safety, Environment & Operations Workshop
February 11, 1999
Chateau Sonesta
New Orleans, Louisiana
Contact: IDEA, (202) 429-5111
IDEA Marketing Workshop
March 11-13, 1999
Denver, Colorado
Contact: IDEA, (202) 429-5111
CDEA Conference & Trade Show
April 14-16, 1999
Casino Windsor
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Contact: Chuck Stoffle, 888-366-0357
90th Annual IDEA
Conference & Trade Show
June 12-15, 1999
Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Castle Boston, Massachusetts
Contact: IDEA, (202) 429-5111
EuroHeat & Power, Unichal Annual Congress
June 14-16, 1999
Sheffield, England
Contact: CHPA Services, +44 171 828 4077
European District Heating & Cooling Week
November 9-12, 1999
Finlandia House, Helsinski
Contact: EuroHeat & Power, unichal, +32 2 779 9279
We hope you will join us in welcoming the
following new
members of IDEA!
Ronald P. Lofgren, PE
Senior Vice President/Chief
Operating Officer
Erdman Anthony & Associates
1 South Market Building-Faneuil Hall Marketplace-4th Floor
Boston, MA 02109
617-742-7799
617-742-7508 fax
John Karpinski, PE
Principal Associate
Erdman Anthony & Associates
1 South Market Building-Faneuil Hall Marketplace-4th Floor
Boston, MA 02109
617-742-7799
617-742-7508 fax
Bryan Hayward
Engineering Manager
Chemworks Filtration
31 George Street
Newton, MA 02458
617-964-2413
617-964-5092 fax
E-mail: bhayward@chemworks.com
URL: www.chemworks.com
District Energy Now is a monthly
publication of the International
District Energy Association.
Marie Williams, Editor
Barbara Erickson, Graphic Designer
All copy and correspondence should be sent to:
1200 19th Street, N.W., Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036-2422
(202) 429-5111 phone
(202) 429-5113 fax
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