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Ultra High Efficiency Commercial Buildings Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Research Support Facility

Ultra High Efficiency Commercial Buildings Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Research Support Facility. Driving Energy Efficiency through Performance-Based Design Jeffrey M. Baker Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy U.S. Department of Energy November 17, 2010.

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Ultra High Efficiency Commercial Buildings Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Research Support Facility

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  1. Ultra High Efficiency Commercial BuildingsOffice of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’sResearch Support Facility Driving Energy Efficiency through Performance-Based Design Jeffrey M. Baker Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy U.S. Department of Energy November 17, 2010

  2. Colorado Snapshot: Energy Leadership • Colorado Energy Picture • 3 of the Nation’s largest oil fields • 4th Largest solar electric plant • 6th Largest producer of natural gas • 6th Largest producer of electricity by wind • 7th Largest producer of coal • Emerging Energy Companies • Ascent Solar • Solar Technology Acceleration Center • SMA Solar Technology AG • Vestas

  3. Colorado Snapshot: Economy • State Stats • 2009 GDP $203B • Personal Income $212B • Per Capital Income $42,985 • Federal Government in Colorado • 54,000 Employees (40% Post Office & Defense) • 2008 GDP Contribution = $31B • 24 Federal Laboratories • $585M Recovery Act Funding

  4. Colorado: U.S. Department of Energy • Office of Legacy Management • Western Area Power Administration • Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy • Golden Field Office (Federal) • Manage $3B in Energy Grants and Cooperative Agreements • 490 Scientists, Engineers, and Support Staff • National Renewable Energy Laboratory (Contractor) • Dedicated to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Research, Development, Demonstration, and Deployment • Only National Laboratory Created by Public Law • 2100 Scientists, Engineers, and Support Staff • $350M Annual Funding for Research and Development

  5. Our National Security, Competitiveness, and Environment Depends on Energy U.S. Energy Supply U.S. Energy Consumption

  6. Changing How the Nation Designs Commercial Buildings • What Shaped Our Strategy? • DOE Leadership on a National Scale • DOE Expertise Combined with Creativity of Private Sector • Impact of Employee Culture on Energy Performance • Hard Project Cost Limit • Key Components of Strategy • Manic Focus on Building Energy Efficiency • Leadership and Partnership Across All Project Phases • Performance-Based Request for Proposals • Integrated, Whole Building Design • Risk Reduction

  7. Research Support Facility Basics • Ultra High Energy Efficient • 50% Better Energy Performance than Best Commercial Standard • 35K Btu/square foot/year • LEED Platinum • 822 Occupants • 222,000 Square Feet • $57M Construction Cost • $259/Square Foot

  8. The RSF is a prototype for the future of large-scale highly energy efficient commercial buildings

  9. Creating Superior Energy Performance • Tier 1: Mission Critical Performance Goals • Mission Critical • Attain Safe Work/Design • LEED Platinum • Energy Star “Plus” • Tier 2: Highly Desirable Performance Goals • 800 Staff Capacity • 25k BTU/sf/year • Architectural Integrity • Honor Future Staff Needs • Measurable ASHRAE 90.1 • Support Culture and Amenities • Expandable Building • Ergonomics • Flexible Workspace • Support Future Technologies • Documentation to Produce “How To” Manual • Allow Secure Collaboration with Visitors • Completion by 2010 • Tier 3: If Possible Performance Goals • Net Zero Energy • Most Energy Efficient Building in the World • LEED Platinum Plus • 50% Better than ASHRAE 90.1 • Visual Displays of Current Energy Efficiency • Support Public Tours • Achieve National and Global Recognition and Awards • Support Personnel Turnover Performance-Based Design and Acquisition Extensive Up-Front Planning to Define the Challenge Energy Modeling Design Charrettes Design Build Institute of America Owner’s Representatives Performance-Based Request for Proposals Performance Goals Defined Challenge Substantiation Criteria Firm-Fixed Price Design/Build Contract

  10. RSF Energy Design Key Features • Daylighting – Reducing Lighting and Cooling Loads • 100% Workstations Daylit • Thermal Management – Storing and Using Free Energy • Triple Glazed Windows • Shading • Precast Concrete Insulated Panels • Labyrinth • Radiant Heating and Cooling • Energy Efficient Data Center with Heat Recovery • Under Floor Ventilation • Designed for Easy Aftermarket Addition of Solar Electric Panels

  11. The building will use 50% less energy than if it were built to current commercial codes • It will achieve LEED Platinum rating

  12. Building orientation: • Narrow east-west oriented floor plate (60’ wide) enables daylighting and natural ventilation Innovation for Our Energy Future

  13. 100% of the workstations are daylit • No employee more than 30 feet from a window

  14. Triple glazed windows with aggressive window shading, including “smart windows” that automatically dim

  15. The transpired solar collector on the RSF is technology originally developed at NREL

  16. Labyrinth thermal storage in the basement crawl space stores thermal energy to provide passive heating of the building Innovation for Our Energy Future

  17. Energy efficient workspace….requires new occupant behavior Sensor-controlled LED task lights 6 Watts 24” LCD Energy Efficient Monitors 18 Watts Fluorescent task lights 35 Watts iGo Power Smart Towers Typical 19”-24” Monitors 30-50 Watts Reduces “vampire” energy use VOIP phones 2 Watts Laptop 30 Watts Removing personal Space Heater saves 1500 Watts Desktop Computer (Energy Star) 300 Watts Multi-function Devices 100 Watts (continuous) Removing Desktop Printers Saves ~460 Watts/Printer

  18. Is a living laboratory and researchers will use real-time building performance data to study building energy use. Innovation for Our Energy Future

  19. What We Requested of our Design Team • 800 Employees • LEED Platinum • 50% Better than ASHRAE 90.1-2004 • Net Zero Energy Compatible Design • Replicable Whole Bldg Design Process • As Many Mission, Desirable, and If Possible Goals as Achievable • What We Got • 822 Employees • LEED Platinum (59 Points) • 50% Better than ASHRAE 90.1-2004 • Easy Addition of Photovoltaics for Power • Documented Design Process • EveryMission Critical, Highly Desirable, and If Possible Performance Goal Achieved Request for Proposal and Additional Information on High-Efficiency Building Design Available at: www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/ www.nrel.gov/sustainable_nrel/rsf.html

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