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Energy Efficiency MarketTransformation Opportunities
September 13, 2007
Transformation Opportunities for Texas
Ad d B ildi C P fAdvanced Buildings Core PerformanceA prescriptive program to achieve significant, predictable energy savings in new commercial buildings
MARK CHERNIACK
A Workshop Sponsored by
MARK CHERNIACKSenior Program ManagerNew Buildings Institute
Mark is responsible for managing NBI’s Advanced Buildings Program, providing
Public Citizenwith
Texas Energy Efficiency Partnership
&
commercialization support for several advanced fault detection and diagnostic products, and the Hot Dry Air Conditioner Project, and Lighting California’s Future, all funded by the California Energy Commission’s Public Interest Energy Research Program. He is also managing a rooftop HVAC savings–related research project for electric utilities in the Pacific Northwest and the Northeast.
Electric Utility Marketing Managers of Texas
Mark has worked in the energy efficiency and renewable energy fields since 1979 when he co‐directed the first county‐level, sustainable energy plan in the US. Mark served as a conservation analyst with the Northwest Power and Conservation Council, opened the Asia office of the International Institute for Energy Conservation in Bangkok, Thailand, and worked as a senior management field team member for photovoltaic business
Austin, TX
g pstartups in India, Morocco, Sri Lanka and Viet Nam. He has worked in fuel cells and small hydro, and recently was in the restaurant business for 4.5 years. Mark has a B.A in Political Science and an M.Ed. in Future Studies from the University of Massachusetts/Amherst. He is an Associate Member of ASHRAE.
Advanced BuildingsCore Performance
A prescriptive program to achieve significant, predictable energy savings in new p gy g
commercial buildingsEnergy Efficiency Market Transformation Opportunities for Texas
Getting to the Next Level of EfficiencySeptember 13, 2007 University of Texas
New Buildings Institute (NBI)New Buildings Institute (NBI)
o NBI is a national, nonprofit organization working to improve energy efficiency in new commercial buildings
o NBI advocates for higher performance g pbuildings through policy/standards; mgmt of field advanced tech R&D projects; Market Connections support for new tech
NBI Supporterso ACEEEo California Energy
o U.S. EPA
o NRDCo California Energy Commission
o NEEA
o NRDC
o Efficiency Vermont
o Energy Center of Iowao NEEPo National Grid
o Energy Center of Iowa
o Energy Foundation
o Southern Californiao NYSERDAo NSTAR
o Southern California Edison
o Energy Center of o So USGBCo Cascadia GBC
gyWisconsin
o Cascadia GBC
HVAC Early Retirement +C R liCopper Recycling HVACR News 10/30/06
HVAC Early Retirement +Copper RecyclingCopper Recycling
HVACR News 10/30/06
Opportunity KnocksOpportunity Knocks
• Utility: high eff. replacement incentive--y g psavings credit or is it a Free Rider?
• Police: Federal Clean Air Act refrigerant release crime = $10,000 reward for catchrelease crime $10,000 reward for catch
• LEED: Materials & Resources• LEED: Materials & Resources 3.1/3.2 Materials Reuse = 1 point
2030 CHALLENGE
1. Reduce fossil fuel use by 50% in new buildings by 2010
2. Reduce fossil fuel use by 50% in yan equal amount of renovated buildings by 2010
3. Reduce the target by an additional 10% every 5 yearsy y
National Momentum for Change• AIA - Adopted 2030 Challenge along with 2010 50%⇓ goal.p g g g
• ASHRAE - Collaborating on design guidelines for 50% savings, with IESNA, AIA, USGBC ASHRAE 189P is in the works.
• USGBC - LEED has increased the energy performance prerequisite ~10%; potentially increasing annually; 2 EA points
i iminimum
• NBI AB Core - Meets 50% 2010 Initiative Goal NowNational Getting to Fifty Summit Feb/2007
• U.S. Conference of Mayors - Adopted the 2030 goals.
• EPACT 2005 - Tax deduction of $1.80/sf for 50% less cost than 90.1 2001 (extended with new provisions in Conference Comm).
What is AB?
• AB is a ‘Reach Code’AB is a Reach Code
• AB is based on State of the Shelf• AB is based on State of the Shelfequipment/components/LPDs
• Ready now
• Can be customized
What is Core Performance?What is Core Performance?o Advanced Buildings’ step-by-step
simplified approach to achievesimplified approach to achieve predictable energy savings in new commercial construction
o Describes a set of design strategies and building features that when applied together result inthat when applied together result in energy savings of 20-30% better than ASHRAE 90.1-2004
o Supported by training, online reference materials and technical resourcestechnical resources
The Market for Core PerformanceThe Market for Core Performanceo Targets architects, engineers and
building owners/developers who wantbuilding owners/developers who want improved energy performance in new commercial buildings with less hassleg
o For smaller scale projects ranging up to 70,000 sqft
o For use on buildings that would not otherwise complete energy modeling
95% of commercial projects are 50,000 square feet or smaller (CBECS)
Prototype Size Distribution in CBECSyp
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500
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300
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Building SF
What’s behind Core Performance?What s behind Core Performance?
o Based on previous publication, Benchmark,o Based on previous publication, Benchmark, and extensive peer review
o More than 30,000 energy modeling evaluationsevaluations
o Three major building prototypes: retail, office, schoolsretail, office, schools
o 4/5 high efficiency HVAC permutationso Evaluated for climate variations for 16 U.S.o Evaluated for climate variations for 16 U.S.
cities
Core Performance PrototypesOffice
• Two story building, 20,000 square feetFi HVAC fi ti• Five HVAC configurations
• PVAV-gas and electric, PSZ-gas and electric, PHPSchool
El t h l 50 000 f t• Elementary school, 50,000 square feet• Four HVAC configurations: WLHP-gas boiler w/cooling tower,
PVAV-gas boiler, PSZ-gas and electricRetailRetail
• One-story building, 12,000 square feet• Sales and storage areas• Three HVAC configurations: PHP, PSZ-gas and electricThree HVAC configurations: PHP, PSZ gas and electric
Representative CitiesRepresentative Cities
El Paso
Houston
Measure Ranking Analysis
PSZ-GAS-Office FairbanksPhoenix
Savings Curve by System
30%35%40%45%
PhoenixSan FranciscoMiamiBoiseChicago
0 3
0.35
0.4
0.45
PVAV-GAS
10%15%20%25%30%
% S
avin
gs BaltimoreDuluthHelenaAlbuquerqueMemphis0 1
0.15
0.2
0.25
0.3
% S
avin
gs
PVAV-GASPVAV-ELECPSZ-GASPHPPSZ-ELEC
0%5%
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15
# of Measures
MemphisEl PasoHoustonBurlingtonSeattle
0
0.05
0.1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
# of Measures
Measure StabilityMeasure Stability
Design Process Requirementsg q
1 1 Identify Design Intent1.1 Identify Design Intent
1.2 Communicating Design Intent
1.3 Building Configuration1.3 Building Configuration
1.4 Mechanical System Design
1.5 Construction Certification (Acceptance Testing)p g
1.6 Operator Training and Documentation
1.7 Metered Data Performance Review
Core Performance Requirements2.1 Energy Code Compliance2.2 Air Barrier Performance2.3 Minimum IAQ Performance2.4 Below‐Grade Exterior Insulation2.5 Opaque Envelope Performance.5 Opaque nvelope Performance2.6 Fenestration Performance 2.7 Lighting Controls2 8 Lighting Power Density2.8 Lighting Power Density2.9 Mechanical Equipment Efficiency Requirements2.10 Dedicated Mechanical Systems2.11 Demand Control Ventilation2.12 Hot Water System Efficiency2.13 Economizer Performance
Core Performance Savingsg
C P f S i l ti tCore Performance Savings relative tASHRAE 90.1-2004
El Paso, TX
20%
30%
40%
50%
0%
10%
PVAV-HW PVAV-Elec PSZ-Furn PHP PSZ-Elec WLHP
HVAC System TypeHVAC System Type
Office School Retail
Core Performance Savingsg
C P f S i l ti tCore Performance Savings relative to ASHRAE 90.1-2004
Houston, TX
40%
10%
20%
30%
40%
0%PVAV-HW PVAV-Elec PSZ-Furn PHP PSZ-Elec WLHP
HVAC System Type
Offi S h l R t ilOffice School Retail
Enhanced Performance Strategiesg3.1 Cool Roofs3.2 Daylighting and Controls3.3 Additional Lighting Power Reductions3.4 Plug Loads/Appliance Efficiency3.5 Supply Air Temperature Reset (VAV)3.6 Indirect Evaporative Cooling3.7 Heat Recovery3.8 Night Ventingg g3.9 Premium Economizer Control3.10 Variable Speed Drives3.11 Demand‐Responsive Buildings (Peak Power Reduction)p g ( )3.12 On‐Site Supply of Renewable Energy 3.13 Additional Commissioning Strategies3.14 Fault Detection/Diagnostics3.14 Fault Detection/Diagnostics
AB training curriculum & materialsAB training curriculum & materials
o “A Clear Path to High Performance Buildings” is a packaged, half-day training that: o raises awareness about Core Performanceo raises awareness about Core Performance
approacho shows design and build professionals how to
l C P fapply Core Performanceo Train-the-trainer sessions provided by NBI
qualify Sponsor staff and others as facultyqualify Sponsor staff and others as facultyo NBI-approved faculty is available to
facilitate trainingsg
NBI provides ongoing supportNBI provides ongoing supporto Implementation planning assistanceo General marketing materials & templates for
co-brandingo National publicityo Sponsor forums &
i f tiinformation exchange
o AdvancedBuildings.net
AB linkages to national effortsAB linkages to national effortso Advanced Buildings Core Performance has
strong ties to ENERGY STAR Buildingsstrong ties to ENERGY STAR Buildings Program - 90 score minimum
o Core Performance meets the initial targets (50% , 2010 Initiative) of the 2030 Challenge adopted by AIA and U.S. Conference of Mayors
o Gettingtofifty.net EPACT 05 National networkingnetworking
AB & US Green Building Council LEED™LEED™
o AB Core Performance = “Prescriptive alternative to modeling”
o 2-5 pts overall; up to 100,000sfp ; p ,+ 3 pts LEED EA Credit 1 office school public assembly retailoffice, school, public assembly, retail
+ 2 pts all other+ 2 pts health & labs with fan power+ 2 pts health & labs with fan power + 1 pt for each 3 Enhanced Measures
And we’re not done yet…o AB on a continuous improvement
path to stay ahead of codepath to stay ahead of codeo Upcoming guides
1. Daylightingy g g2. Selection/specification of control systems3. Updated Advanced Lighting Guidelines4 Owner’s Guide to high performance4. Owner’s Guide to high performance
buildings o Future development will allow AB to p
adjust to changes in the market and utility program growth
Where you’ll find ABo The AB name, materials, technical
specification and training are used:B E C t f Wi i /W E io By Energy Center of Wisconsin/We Energies
o By National Grid, NSTAR, Cape Light Compact, Efficiency Vermont & Efficiency Maine
o By State of Maine for all state-funded building projects
o Referenced in Massachusetts energy code as ao Referenced in Massachusetts energy code as a compliance path
o By GreenGlobes as energy compliance i trequirements
o As a compliance option in the NE RGGI
AB Sponsor package→ Annual license to use AB brand and intellectual
property→ Access to publications and technical reference→ Access to publications and technical reference
materials→ Access to training curriculum & materials→ One half day training presentation or half day train→ One half-day training presentation or half-day train-
the-trainer session→ Kick-off on implementation planning with NBI staff &
l i h k i ith NBI t ffannual in-person check-in with NBI staff→ Access to general marketing materials→ Access to Sponsor forums & information exchangep g→ AdvancedBuildings.net resources for customers→ 50 free Core Performance Guides & 40% off others→ 40 hours of NBI consulting services→ 40 hours of NBI consulting services
Recognition
How to get started?How to get started?
Mark CherniackMark CherniackAB Program Manager
www.AdvancedBuildings.netN B ildiwww.NewBuildings.org
www.GettingToFifty.net
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