ATEM MODULE 13: SUSTAINABILITY

1. ATEM MODULE 13: SUSTAINABILITY Accredited Texas Energy Manager

2. Outline • Energy Consumption by Sector • U.S. Building Sector • For the Life of the Facility • Green Building Standards and Ratings • LEED Rating System • Energy Star • TX-CHPS • Summary Accredited Texas Energy Manager

3. Energy Consumption by Sector • Energy Consumption by Sector Accredited Texas Energy Manager

4. Energy Consumption by Sector • US Energy Consumption by Sector (Historic / Projected) Accredited Texas Energy Manager

5. U.S. Building Sector • U.S. Building Stock Accredited Texas Energy Manager

6. Energy Consumption by Sector • Energy Consumption by Sector Accredited Texas Energy Manager

7. Energy Consumption by Sector • Energy Consumption by Sector Accredited Texas Energy Manager

8. Energy Consumption by Sector • Energy Consumption by Sector Accredited Texas Energy Manager

9. For the Life of the Facility • Green Building Standards • Emphasize on the overall lifecycle impact of a facility • Promotes a healthy environment for learning and working • Ensures energy efficient design and operation • Saves material and resources throughout the building’s lifecycle • Reduced carbon footprint • Good for the environment Accredited Texas Energy Manager

10. Green Building Standards and Ratings • Intent of Green Building Standards • Provide guidance for the design and construction of high-performance buildings • Use less energy, water, and natural resources • Create less waste • Ensure a healthy environment and increase occupant comfort • Result • Lower energy and water bills, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, less exposure to mold, mildew, and other indoor toxins Accredited Texas Energy Manager

11. Green Building Standards and Ratings • Basic “Green” Building Framework • Based on established industry standards • Region-specific and region-relevant • Site management and waste recycling • Water efficiency • Indoor air quality • Energy efficiency • Materials • Owner education Accredited Texas Energy Manager

12. Green Building Standards and Ratings • United States Green Building Council (USGBC) • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) • Based on industry standard IECC, ASHRAE, EnergySTAR, etc. • LEED has evolved throughout years to address the needs of the building industry • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) & Department of Energy (DOE) • EnergySTAR Ratings • Qualifies buildings, equipment, and materials • Existing buildings and new construction • Texas Collaborative of High Performance Schools (CHPS) • School specific (addresses design and other aspects) Accredited Texas Energy Manager

13. LEED Rating System • Five rating systems to address multiple project types: • Building Design & Construction (BD+C) • Interior Design & Construction (ID+C) • Building Operations & Maintenance (O+M) • Neighborhood Development (ND) • Homes Accredited Texas Energy Manager

14. LEED Rating System • Major Categories (V4.0) New Construction • Location & Transportation (LT) • Sustainable Sites (SS) • Water Efficiency (WE) • Energy and Atmosphere (EA) • Material and Resources (MR) • Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) • Innovation in Design (ID) • Regional Priority (RP) Accredited Texas Energy Manager

15. LEED Rating System • Major Categories Existing Buildings • Sustainable Sites (SS) • Water Efficiency (WE) • Energy and Atmosphere (EA) • Material and Resources (MR) • Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) • Innovation in Operations (IO) • Regional Priority (RP) Accredited Texas Energy Manager

16. LEED Certification Levels (BD+C & O+M) Accredited Texas Energy Manager

17. LEED for New Construction Estimated Costs Accredited Texas Energy Manager

18. LEED Rating System • Why LEED Certify? • Exemplify the commitment to environmental issues in the community • Receive 3rd party validation of achievement • Costs less to operate • Qualify for state and local government initiatives • Receive recognition through the USGBC web site, case studies, and media announcements Accredited Texas Energy Manager

19. EnergySTAR • EnergySTAR is a program administered by the Department of Energy (DOE) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) • Provides consumer information and promotes energy efficiency, such as labeling of consumer products, building materials, and buildings that meet EnergySTAR criteria Accredited Texas Energy Manager

20. EnergySTAR • EnergySTAR Portfolio Manager • Free online benchmarking tool used to rate buildings • Owners can use this tool to track their facility’s energy performance and set goals • Based on a national database of facilities • Portfolio Manager normalizes each facility and assigns an Energy Performance Rating between 1 – 100 Accredited Texas Energy Manager

21. EnergySTAR • A score of 75 indicates the building is among the 75th percentile based on a national database of buildings • A minimum score of 75 is required to receive an EnergySTAR label • Portfolio Manager utilization to receive LEED certification Accredited Texas Energy Manager

22. EnergySTAR • Sample Elementary School in Portfolio Manager Accredited Texas Energy Manager

23. EnergySTAR • Sample Elementary School in Portfolio Manager Accredited Texas Energy Manager

24. Texas CHPS • Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) • A green building rating system, especially designed for K – 12 schools • A non-profit organization with over 225 member organizations, which includes: • Government agencies, utility companies, school districts, non-profit organizations, and private companies • Aims to build schools that are • Energy and resource efficient • Healthy, comfortable, and environmentally responsible learning spaces Accredited Texas Energy Manager

25. Texas CHPS • CHPS was created in 1999, in response to a California Energy Commission meeting to address the need to improve the energy performance of K – 12 schools • Several California utilities initiated this task • Pacific Gas and Electric, Sempra Energy, and Southern California Edison • Started in California it has now expanded to other states, including: • CO, MA, NY, NH, RI, CT, MN, VT, WA, and TX Accredited Texas Energy Manager

26. Texas CHPS • Rating System – Best Practice Manual • Volume I – Planning for High Performance Schools • Volume II – Design for High Performance Schools • Volume III – Criteria for High Performance Schools • Volume IV – Maintenance and Operations of High Performance Schools • Volume V – Commissioning of High Performance Schools • Volume VI – High Performance Re-locatable Classrooms Accredited Texas Energy Manager

27. Summary • LEED / EnergySTAR / TX-CHPS – Choosing which program to use is the entity’s choice • EnergySTAR awarded to buildings based on energy performance and if the building meets standard indoor air quality, lighting, and thermal comfort standards • LEED and TX-CHPS are “Green Building” rating systems that encompass environmental, energy, and sustainability building practices • Choosing among these programs is based on budget, available staff resources, familiarity, and level of sophistication • Since these programs require participation of multi-discipline groups, all stakeholders should be onboard to ensure success of the program Accredited Texas Energy Manager

28. questions Ashley Williams, MCRP & ATEM • Texas Energy Managers Association • Director of Curriculum and Certification • awilliams@texasema.org Texas Energy Managers Association • www.texasema.org energy management program: fundamentals and development