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Energy and Environment

Working Group

2014 PNWER WINTER MEETING

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

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Agenda

Welcome and Introductions

Overview of Roadmap to Net Zero

Construction and Deep Energy Retrofits

New Buildings Institute Net Zero initiatives

Roundtable discussions on 5 topic areas

Plenary: Identifying consensus on topics

Case Study: Seattle 2030 District

Closing Remarks

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PNWER Executive Direction – Jul 23, 2014

Creation of a Roadmap to Net Zero

Construction and Deep Retrofits by 2030

This roadmap would focus on two targets,

premised on cost-effective energy efficiency

improvements in residential, commercial

and industrial settings:

1. Facilitate the achievement of net zero emissions

for new buildings

2. Encourage the reduction of energy/emissions in

all sectors

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PNWER Executive

Hon. David Ramsay, PNWER President, Minister of Justice and Industry, Tourism and

Investment, Minister Responsible for the Public Utilities Board, Government of Northwest

Territories

Ms. Alana DeLong, PNWER Vice-President, MLA for Calgary-Bow, Alberta Legislative

Assembly

Colin Smith, Private Sector Council Co-Chair, and Former President of the Association of

Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia

Hon. Norm Letnick, Minister of Agriculture and MLA for Kelowna-Lake, Government of

British Columbia

Mr. Herb Cox, MLA for Battlefords, Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly

Rep. Deb Boone, Oregon Legislature

Rep. Elaine Smith, Idaho Legislature

Rep. George Eskridge, Idaho Legislature

Rep. Gael Tarleton, Washington Legislature

Sen. John Coghill, Alaska Legislature

Sen. Arnie Roblan, Oregon Legislature, PNWER Vice-President, Oregon

Sen. Maralyn Chase, Washington Legislature, Washington

Rep. Mike Cuffe, Montana Legislature, Montana

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Net-Zero: Architecture 2030 Challenge

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Ramona Apartments (2011)

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Washington State Energy Code

WA Department of Commerce. “Energy Efficiency- Building

Strategy Update 2014”. Report to the Legislature.

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Living Building Challenge

Bullitt Center, Seattle

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Saskatchewan “Factor 9 Home”

Research house constructed in Regina, SK in 2006

Consumes 33 kWh/m2

Average Saskatchewan Consumption: 250 kWh/m2

87% reduction

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Benefits

More affordable energy bills for consumers

Demand for advanced knowledge and

manufacturing jobs in both rural and urban

communities

Increased productivity and competitiveness across

the built environment

Improved long-term resilience to the PNWER region

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Affordability: Multifamily Building Retrofit

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Improved Energy Affordability

Energy Efficiency

Measure /

Incremental

Upgrade

% Total

Energy

Savings

(% Electrical

Heat Savings)

$

Savings

per year

Incremental

Cost with

Utility

Incentives

Simple

Payback

Low Conductivity

Cladding Attachment4% (19%) $4,800 $0 Immediate

Double Glazed

Fibreglass Windows7% (30%) $7,600 $2,700 0.4 years

Triple Glazed Fibreglass

Windows10% (44%) $11,000 $60,000 6 years

Airtightness 2% (7%) $1,800 $0 Immediate

Fireplace Replacement 2% (8%) $2,100 $14,000 7 years

In-Suite HRV Installation 6% (-32%) -$4,400 $74,000 n/a

Make-up Air Unit

Replacement5% (0%) $1,600 $23,500 15 years

Enclosure EEMs (triple

glazed)20% (87%) $21,900 $60,000 2.7 years

Enclosure & Mechanical

EEMs (triple glazed)30% (62%) $19,700 $166,800 8.5 years

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Jobs: Pacific Coast Collaborative

West Coast Action Plan on Jobs (2012)

360,000

new jobs from

energy efficiency

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What kinds of Jobs?

Efficient Product Manufacturers

Professionals

Investors

Developers and Builders

Contractors

Property Managers

Energy Service Companies (ESCOs)

Utilities and energy efficiency agencies

Industry Associations

Non-Profit Organizations

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Competitiveness: Least-cost electricity planning

85% of electricity

demand growth

displaced through

energy efficiency

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Peak Shaving Benefits of Efficiency:

2,000 MW

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Resilience

Building constructed in Victoria, BC in 1905

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Seismic Upgrade + Energy Efficiency

Modeled 54% total savings resulting from retrofit

New EUI 32 kbtu/sf (Seattle medium office = 58)

ENERGY STAR Score would be 97

Plug Loads, 18%

Lighting, 23%

Fans and Pumps, 12%

Heating, 23%

Cooling, 2%

DHW, 20%

Ext. Lighting, 2%

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PNWER Net Zero Roadmap

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PNWER Roadmap Components

Goals

Policy Best Practices – education,

leadership, program and regulatory options

Proposed targets

Estimated costs and benefits

Roles and responsibilities

Timeline and milestones

Risk identification and management

Measurement, evaluation and reporting

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PNWER “Net Zero Network”

Comprised of key influencers

Construction industry associations

Professional associations

Net zero developers/builders/contractors

State/provincial/territorial governments

Energy utilities

Energy efficiency agencies

Local governments

Public interest organizations

One Network “node” per jurisdiction (10 in total)

Chairing organization needed

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PNWER Roadmap Next Steps

Endorse Terms of Reference at PNWER Winter Meeting

Establish PNWER Net Zero “Network”

Develop White Paper on context and best practices

Prepare PNWER Net Zero “Roadmap”

Present at PNWER Summit, seek endorsement

Create ten PNWER Net Zero Network “Nodes”

Conduct in-depth consultations

Novem

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June 2

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February

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July 2

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Septem

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Decem

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White Paper

Provides the information needed to develop

roadmap with stakeholders

Evaluates current market conditions

Reviews case studies to determine best practices

Defines goals, targets and scope for Roadmap

Evaluates impacts on consumers and society

Forecasts new jobs in PNWER

What are the key questions the white paper covers?

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Market Transformation Measures

Leadership and

capacity building

Education,

Statistics

Market stimulus

and tax credits

Regulation

Market

Transformation

Indicators

2030 Goals: Deep Retrofits

Net Zero Construction

Research,

Development and

Demonstration

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Agenda

Welcome and Introductions

Overview of Roadmap to Net Zero

Construction and Deep Energy Retrofits

New Buildings Institute Net Zero initiatives

Roundtable discussions on 5 topic areas

Plenary: Identifying consensus on topics

Case Study: Seattle 2030 District

Closing Remarks

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Agenda

Welcome and Introductions

Overview of Roadmap to Net Zero

Construction and Deep Energy Retrofits

New Buildings Institute Net Zero initiatives

Roundtable discussions on 5 topic areas

Plenary: Identifying consensus on topics

Case Study: Seattle 2030 District

Closing Remarks

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Roundtable Discussion Moderators

1. Andrew Pape-Salmon, RDH Building Engineering

2. Duane Jonlin, City of Seattle

3. Paul Manson, Seabreeze Power

4. Mark Frankel, New Buildings Institute

5. Tom-Pierre Frappé-Sénéclauze, Pembina Institute

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Roundtable Discussion Topics

1. Common policy drivers across 10 jurisdictions

2. PNWER 2030 vision and targets

3. Metrics needed to develop and evaluate Roadmap

4. Market and policy tools

5. Approach to achieve support within individual

jurisdictions – key influencers

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1. Common policy drivers for 10 jurisdictions

Which of the following policy priorities will drive new

legislation for energy efficiency and/or private sector

investment in your jurisdiction?

Improving energy affordability of homes

Increasing industry/business competitiveness

Economic diversification

Creating and maintaining jobs

Reducing greenhouse gases and other emissions

Managing electricity rates through least-cost resource planning

Others?

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2. PNWER 2030 Roadmap Targets

What is the appropriate scope for the Roadmap

(types of buildings; industrial energy use?)

Are the following targets appropriate?

Net Zero: Facilitate the achievement of net zero emissions

for new houses and buildings by 2030

Deep Retrofits: Encourage “deep” energy retrofits of

existing buildings that optimizes the economics of energy

efficiency upgrades to lower energy bills and emissions.

Are gradual, incremental improvements over many

years preferable to quicker and more aggressive

regulatory changes?

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3. Metrics to Develop&Evaluate Roadmap

What information is needed from the White Paper

to inform the development of the Roadmap?

What are the key metrics to evaluate the real-world

impact of new policies that will only come to

fruition many years down the road?

Samples:

Percentage of total building stock renewed

Cost-efficiency ($/ft2 increment and % reduction in bills)

Total investment

Cost to government and utilities to facilitate investment

Total energy savings

Total emission reductions

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4. Market and Policy Tools

What are the most effective tools to address barriers?

Samples:

Information, education, publishing data

Capacity building (training)

Leadership by governments and industry associations

Research, development and demonstration

Market stimulus – including tax incentives

Standards and regulations – including “reach” codes

What would be the most effective interaction between

voluntary versus regulatory tools?

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5. Building Support

How do we reach the (substantial) number of

stakeholders who do not perceive a benefit?

Who are the key influencers?

What industries, professions and jurisdictions will

feel threatened by this?

Who is the appropriate jurisdictional lead for the

PNWER Net Zero Network?

What is the preferred method of consultation?

Timing of introducing bills?

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Agenda

Welcome and Introductions

Overview of Roadmap to Net Zero

Construction and Deep Energy Retrofits

New Buildings Institute Net Zero initiatives

Roundtable discussions on 5 topic areas

Plenary: Identifying consensus on topics

Case Study: Seattle 2030 District

Closing Remarks

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Agenda

Welcome and Introductions

Overview of Roadmap to Net Zero

Construction and Deep Energy Retrofits

New Buildings Institute Net Zero initiatives

Roundtable discussions on 5 topic areas

Plenary: Identifying consensus on topics

Case Study: Seattle 2030 District

Closing Remarks