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Green Communities Division: Programs and Resources for Massachusetts Cities and Towns

Learn about the Green Communities Division's grants, technical assistance, and energy efficiency initiatives for municipalities in Massachusetts.

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Green Communities Division: Programs and Resources for Massachusetts Cities and Towns

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  1. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Charles D. Baker, Governor Karyn E. Polito, Lt. Governor Matthew A. Beaton, Secretary Judith Judson, Commissioner The Green Communities Division Partnering with Massachusetts Cities and Towns Neal Duffy Northeast Regional Coordinator Town of Georgetown February 27, 2019

  2. Green Communities Division The energy hub for all Massachusetts cities and towns,not just designated Green Communities.

  3. Green Communities Division The energy hub for all Massachusetts cities and towns,not just designated Green Communities. $

  4. Green Communities Division Programs and Resources for Municipalities • META grants • Municipal • Energy • Technical • Assistance • Green Communities • Designation and Grant Program • MassEnergyInsight • Energy tracking and • analysis tool • LED streetlight • grant program • Website filled with tools & resources www.mass.gov/orgs/green-communities-division

  5. Green Communities Designation and Grant Program Up to $20M/yr in grants and loans to qualifying communities Grants fund energy efficiency initiatives & renewable energy, innovative projects 6

  6. Green Communities Designation and Grant Program >$100M grants awarded >$14M savings/yr Projected Savings 360 grants completed x 3546 x 7,512 389,868 MMBTUs 28,091 mt CO2 eq. 7

  7. Green Communities Designation and Grant Program

  8. Green Communities Designation and Grant Program • Designation Grant = $125K + population & per capita income formula • Georgetown estimated designation grant amount: • $140,000 • Competitive grants available annually, up to $250,000 per applicant, for Green Communities that have expended all prior grant funds 9

  9. Green Communities Designation and Grant Program Qualification Criteria - Designation Adopt as-of-right siting for RE/AE generation, R&D, or manufacturing - Adopt expedited permitting process Create an Energy Reduction Plan to reduce energy use by 20% in 5 years Adopt Fuel Efficient Vehicle Purchase Policy Minimize life cycle cost in new construction  adopt the Stretch Code 10

  10. Criteria 1 & 2 – As-Of-Right siting and expedited permitting For at least one of the following: • Renewable or Alternative Energy Generating Facilities or; • Renewable or Alternative Energy Research and Development (R&D) Facilities or; • Renewable or Alternative Energy Manufacturing Facilities in designated locations.

  11. Criteria 3 – Energy Baseline & 20% Energy Reduction Plan Calculate a Municipal Energy Use Baseline that includes: Municipal Buildings & Schools All Vehicles Municipally Owned Street & Traffic Lights Water & Wastewater facilities

  12. Criteria 4 – Fuel Efficient Vehicles • Purchase only fuel-efficient vehicles for municipal use whenever such vehicles are commercially available and practicable. • Police cruisers and other emergency vehicles are exempt until commercially available. • Heavy duty vehicles such as Fire Trucks, Ambulances and some DPW trucks are exempt (GVW of 8500 lbs. or more)

  13. Criterion 5 – Minimize Life Cycle Costs • Stretch Energy Code • Documentation of the city council or town meeting vote adopting 780 CMR 115.AA, MA Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS) Stretch Energy Code. Documentation for Criterion #5:

  14. Stretch Code • The Current Stretch Code ONLY applies to: • NEW residential construction and • NEW commercial construction > 100,000 sq. ft. • or > 40,000 sq. ft. for conditioned spaces • Additions, renovations & repairs are EXEMPT from the Stretch Code

  15. The Stretch Code is No Longer Much of a Stretch • NEW Base Energy Code (IECC 2015) and Stretch Code adopted by the state on 1/1/2017 • Current Base Code allows builders two options for residential and commercial new construction: • Performance • Pre & Post construction • energy modeling • Inspections during and • post construction • Prescriptive • Checklist of compliance • measures • Inspections during and post • construction

  16. The Stretch Code is No Longer Much of a Stretch • Major differences between the Base and Stretch Code are: • Removal of the prescriptive path option • HERS Rater needs to provide an Energy Model. • The cost to perform the modelling required by the Stretch Code can be covered by utility incentive. • Performance • Pre & Post construction • energy modeling • Inspections during and • post construction • Prescriptive • Checklist of compliance • measures • Inspections during and post • construction

  17. Why Test Performance? • Prescriptive codes don’t guarantee good installation, air and water tightness, or that thermal insulation is effective. • Small air gaps can reduce insulation R-values by 50% or more. • HERS Raters provide third party verification

  18. What is a HERS Rating? (Home Energy Rating System) Annualized energy analysis Heating, Cooling, Water Heating, Lighting and Appliances…. On site power generation-renewable energy Reference Home • Based on IECC 2006 Code (International Energy Conservation Code) Defined as 100 Points • 1 percent change in consumption = 1 point HERS 55 means about 45% more efficient than reference home

  19. What is HERS Process? 1. Review Building Plans via Computer Energy Modeling 2. In-process inspections – First inspection • Duct tightness test (if applicable)* – Second Inspection (usually combined with 1st) • Insulation – Final Inspection • Blower door test* 3. Finalize energy model based on verified performance and equipment *Required by Base Energy Code 2015 IECC

  20. What is HERS Process? 1. Review Building Plans via Computer Energy Modeling 2. In-process inspections – First inspection • Duct tightness test (if applicable)* – Second Inspection (usually combined with 1st) • Insulation – Final Inspection • Blower door test* 3. Finalize energy model based on verified performance and equipment *Required by Base Energy Code 2015 IECC

  21. 9th Edition Stretch Code Modeling Analysis 2550 sq.ft. 3 BR Single Family Home with Natural Gas Heat Worcester, MA Costs and Benefits to Meet Stretch Code 1 – Incentives are determined using the Blended Savings Approach calculator. Savings compared to MA reference home. BSA Incentive = $0.35 * kWh savings + $35 * MMBtu savings + $3000 * 0.xx percent savings (single family home) 2 – Energy costs are based on 19 cents/kWh, $0.97/therm, $2.88 gal propane, $2.58 gal oil. Savings are compared with Base Code home 3 – 30-year mortgage assumes 10% down payment at 4% APR

  22. Contact Information Neal Duffy– Regional Coordinator neal.duffy@mass.gov (978) 694-3315 www.mass.gov/orgs/green-communities-division Sign up for email updates on our home page!

  23. 9th Edition Stretch Code Modeling Analysis 2550 sq.ft. 3 BR Single Family Home with Natural Gas Heat Worcester, MA Breakdown of Construction Costs to Meet Stretch Code

  24. 9th Edition Stretch Code Modeling Analysis 2550 sq.ft. 3 BR Single Family Home with Propane Heat Worcester, MA Costs and Benefits to Meet Stretch Code 1 – Incentives are determined using the Blended Savings Approach calculator. Savings compared to MA reference home. BSA Incentive = $0.35 * kWh savings + $35 * MMBtu savings + $3000 * 0.xx percent savings (single family home) 2 – Energy costs are based on 19 cents/kWh, $0.97/therm, $2.88 gal propane, $2.58 gal oil. Savings are compared with Base Code home 3 – 30-year mortgage assumes 10% down payment at 4% APR August 2017

  25. 9th Edition Stretch Code Modeling Analysis 2550 sq.ft. 3 BR Single Family Home with Propane Heat Worcester, MA Breakdown of Construction Costs to Meet Stretch Code August 2017

  26. 9th Edition Stretch Code Modeling Analysis 2550 sq.ft. 3 BR Single Family Home with Electric Heat Pump Worcester, MA Costs and Benefits to Meet Stretch Code 1 – Incentives are determined using the Blended Savings Approach calculator. Savings compared to MA reference home. BSA Incentive = $0.35 * kWh savings + $35 * MMBtu savings + $3000 * 0.xx percent savings (single family home) $3,000 incentive available from Massachusetts DOER Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard 2 – Energy costs are based on 19 cents/kWh, $0.97/therm, $2.88 gal propane, $2.58 gal oil. Savings are compared with Base Code home 3 – 30-year mortgage assumes 10% down payment at 4% APR August 2017

  27. 9th Edition Stretch Code Modeling Analysis 2550 sq.ft. 3 BR Single Family Home with Electric Heat Pump Worcester, MA Breakdown of Construction Costs to Meet Stretch Code August 2017

  28. 9th Edition Stretch Code Modeling Analysis 2000 sq.ft. 3 BR Single Family Townhome - Natural Gas Heat Worcester, MA Costs and Benefits to Meet Stretch Code 1 – Incentives are determined using the Blended Savings Approach calculator. Savings compared to MA reference home. BSA Incentive = $0.35 * kWh savings + $35 * MMBtu savings + $3000 * 0.xx percent savings (single family home) 2 – Energy costs are based on 19 cents/kWh, $0.97/therm, $2.88 gal propane, $2.58 gal oil. Savings are compared with Base Code home 3 – 30-year mortgage assumes 10% down payment at 4% APR August 2017

  29. 9th Edition Stretch Code Modeling Analysis 2000 sq.ft. 3 BR Single Family Townhome - Natural Gas Heat Worcester, MA Breakdown of Construction Costs to Meet Stretch Code August 2017

  30. 9th Edition Stretch Code Modeling Analysis 2550 sq.ft. 3 BR Single Family Home with Oil Heat Worcester, MA Costs and Benefits to Meet Stretch Code 1 – Incentives are determined using the Blended Savings Approach calculator. Savings compared to MA reference home. BSA Incentive = $0.35 * kWh savings + $35 * MMBtu savings + $3000 * 0.xx percent savings (single family home) 2 – Energy costs are based on 19 cents/kWh, $0.97/therm, $2.88 gal propane, $2.58 gal oil. Savings are compared with Base Code home 3 – 30-year mortgage assumes 10% down payment at 4% APR August 2017

  31. 9th Edition Stretch Code Modeling Analysis 2550 sq.ft. 3 BR Single Family Home with Oil Heat Worcester, MA Breakdown of Construction Costs to Meet Stretch Code August 2017

  32. 9th Edition Stretch Code Modeling Analysis 2000 sq.ft. 3 BR Single Family Townhome – Elec. Heat Pump Worcester, MA Costs and Benefits to Meet Stretch Code 1 – Incentives are determined using the Blended Savings Approach calculator. Savings compared to MA reference home. BSA Incentive = $0.35 * kWh savings + $35 * MMBtu savings + $3000 * 0.xx percent savings (single family home) $3,000 incentive available from Massachusetts DOER Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard 2 – Energy costs are based on 19 cents/kWh, $0.97/therm, $2.88 gal propane, $2.58 gal oil. Savings are compared with Base Code home 3 – 30-year mortgage assumes 10% down payment at 4% APR August 2017

  33. 9th Edition Stretch Code Modeling Analysis 2000 sq.ft. 3 BR Single Family Townhome – Elec. Heat Pump Worcester, MA Breakdown of Construction Costs to Meet Stretch Code August 2017

  34. 9th Edition Stretch Code Modeling Analysis 2000 sq.ft. 3 BR Single Family Townhome - Propane Heat Worcester, MA Costs and Benefits to Meet Stretch Code 1 – Incentives are determined using the Blended Savings Approach calculator. Savings compared to MA reference home. BSA Incentive = $0.35 * kWh savings + $35 * MMBtu savings + $3000 * 0.xx percent savings (single family home) 2 – Energy costs are based on 19 cents/kWh, $0.97/therm, $2.88 gal propane, $2.58 gal oil. Savings are compared with Base Code home 3 – 30-year mortgage assumes 10% down payment at 4% APR August 2017

  35. 9th Edition Stretch Code Modeling Analysis 2000 sq.ft. 3 BR Single Family Townhome - Propane Heat Worcester, MA Breakdown of Construction Costs to Meet Stretch Code August 2017

  36. 9th Edition Stretch Code Modeling Analysis 2000 sq.ft. 3 BR Single Family Townhome - Oil Heat Worcester, MA Costs and Benefits to Meet Stretch Code 1 – Incentives are determined using the Blended Savings Approach calculator. Savings compared to MA reference home. BSA Incentive = $0.35 * kWh savings + $35 * MMBtu savings + $3000 * 0.xx percent savings (single family home) 2 – Energy costs are based on 19 cents/kWh, $0.97/therm, $2.88 gal propane, $2.58 gal oil. Savings are compared with Base Code home 3 – 30-year mortgage assumes 10% down payment at 4% APR August 2017

  37. 9th Edition Stretch Code Modeling Analysis 2000 sq.ft. 3 BR Single Family Townhome - Oil Heat Worcester, MA Breakdown of Construction Costs to Meet Stretch Code August 2017

  38. Criteria 4 – Fuel Efficient Vehicles • 2WD car: 29 MPG - • 4WD car: 24 MPG • 2WD minivan: 20 MPG • 4WD minivan: 18 MPG • 2WD pick-up truck: 17 MPG • 4WD pick-up truck: 16 MPG • 2WD SUV: 21 MPG • 4WD SUV: 18 MPG

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