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Better Buildings Residential Network
Peer Exchange Call Series:
Choosing Wisely...Energy Efficient and Other Building
Products
August 9, 2018
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Agenda and Ground Rules
▪ Agenda Review and Ground Rules
▪ Opening Poll
▪ Residential Network Overview and Upcoming Call Schedule
▪ Featured Speakers:
▪ Lauren Asplen, BlueGreen Alliance
▪ Paul Torcellini, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
▪ Billy Weber, Healthy Building Network
▪ Open Discussion
▪ Closing Poll and Announcements
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Ground Rules:
1. Sales of services and commercial messages are not
appropriate during Peer Exchange Calls.
2. Calls are a safe place for discussion; please do not
attribute information to individuals on the call.
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Member Benefits:
▪ Recognition in media and publications
▪ Speaking opportunities
▪ Updates on latest trends
▪ Voluntary member initiatives
▪ Solution Center guided tours
Join the Network
Better Buildings Residential Network
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For more information or to join, for no cost, email
[email protected], or go to energy.gov/eere/bbrn & click Join
Upcoming calls:
• September 13th: The Fruits of Your Labor(s) Day: Workforce Development
• September 27th: Back to School: Building Science Training
Commitment:
▪ Members only need to
provide one number: their
organization’s number of
residential energy
upgrades per year
Peer Exchange Call summaries are posted on the Better Buildings website a few weeks after the call
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Lauren Asplen
BlueGreen Alliance
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Close the Door
on Hazardous Chemicals
in Building Products
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Increase awareness and urge
substitution or elimination of
harmful chemicals used in energy
efficient housing products.
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“A green claim should never be confused with the
toxicity profile of a product.”
-- American Chemistry Council
Green ≠ Health
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Spend 90% of time indoors …
… and building materials are
number one usage for the
top 20 chemicals by volume
reported to EPA.
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39.2% of
doctor-diagnosed asthma
among U.S. children is
attributable to residential
risk factors.
Healthy Buildings
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• Asthmatic children had 63 percent more
symptom-free days
• Dramatic improvements in lung function
• 66% reduction in need for urgent medical care
Apartments Built under “Breathe Easy”
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What Is the Danger?
Hazard = potential for a substance to do harm.
Risk = the statistical probability that a population will be
exposed to the hazard in a way that is likely to cause harm.
A risk assessment = hazard plus exposure or how likely
someone is to be exposed in a certain context, and how
much exposure it would take to make that person sick.
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Hazardous Substances Stick Around
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Not Just Dirt
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Two of Biggest Concerns
Volatile Organic Compounds = chemicals that off-
gas or get in the air
Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxic chemicals = get
into the environment and stay there
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• Insulation
• Sealants
• CFL light bulbs
Building Products with Potential Hazards
• Paint
• Wall Coverings
• Flooring
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Insulation• Ethanolamines
• Isocyanates (SPF)
• Styrene (EPS/XPS)
• Acrylates
• Formaldehyde (mineral wool)
Paint• Isocyanates
• Acrylates
Adhesives/Sealants• Bisphenol A
• Ethanolamines
• Acrylates
• Phthalates
• Formaldehyde
• Ammonium hydroxide
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Flooring • Isocyanates (engineered wood)
• Acrylates
• Phthalates
Wall coverings• Phthalates
Carpets • Isocyanates (backing)
• Phthalates (backing)
Wallboard • Formaldehyde
Composite Board • Bisphenol A
Building Products with AsthmagensCoatings and
Finishes• Isocyanates
• Styrene
• Acrylates
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Health Product Declaration
Declare ⚫ UL Product Lens
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Greenguard
SCS Global Advantage
Green Seal
VOC Verifications
floorscore
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Cradle to Cradle
Living Product Challenge
Declare—Red List Free
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Certifications
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Harmful Chemicals Section
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• Charts showing hazards by product and
chemical
• Chemical Fact Sheets outlining acute
and chronic health impacts
• Product Searches for those with health
certifications
• Content Listings to highlight what
might be found in products
• Explanation of various certifications and
resources
Health Related Tools on Website
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Tools on Website• Product Searches for those with health certifications
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Three Key Take-Aways
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• A "green" product is not necessarily a healthy product; many such items have high toxicity profiles and attendant risks.
• Buildings constructed with less- or non-toxic materials can dramatically reduce the incidences of respiratory and other afflictions otherwise caused by less-safe materials.
• Look for healthy-product certifications including Cradle to Cradle, Living Product Challenge, and Declare - Red List Free when selecting building materials.
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Paul Torcellini
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Living at Zero: A Look at Decisions to Achieving a Zero Energy Home
August 9, 2018
Paul A. Torcellini, Ph.D., P.E.
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Who am I?
• Principal Engineer for National Renewable Energy Laboratory
• This presentation is about my house—not tied to my work doing commercial energy efficiency or zero energy research for NREL
• Numerous papers on zero energy buildings
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The task: Build a new house for the family
• Zero energy house
• Sustainable aspects vs. available resources
• Cost constraints
• Aesthetic preferences
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A starting point…
• Use the ILFI (International Living Future Institute) Red List
• Buy local
• No VOCso Anything that smells could be an issue
• Prevent water damage, mold issues and the like
• Certification programs—which “test” do you choose?o DOE Zero Energy Ready Home; Energy Star; Water
Sense; LEED; ILFI; Well Building; Passive House, etc.
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Building Design and Construction
• Focused on lots of air circulation; high R-value envelope; tight envelope (0.80 ACH50); Passive House is 0.60 max– Double Hung windows
• Insulation choices– Fiberglass; cellulose; recycled denim, spray foam
• Positive Drainage
• Self-shading
• Low-e windows
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Lighting and Mechanical
• All LED lighting• All electric for utilities (no natural gas or fuel
oil)• Heat pump hot water heater
– Carbon Dioxide as refrigerant– Radiant floors
• Air to air heat exchanger• Plumbing materials and configuration
– Rainwater– Graywater vs. blackwater
• Electrical (and the roof)
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• Finish Materials
– Cabinets
– Flooring and finishes
– Paint
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Questions and Comments
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Additional Resources
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• Write ups of Paul’s project
• High Performance Buildings Magazine
• Steven Winter Associates, Inc. Case Study
• Paul can be reached at [email protected]
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Three Key Take-Aways
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• Paul began the design of his home by consulting the International Living Future Institutes Red List
• All materials had to pass the "smell test;" if it smells -don't use it.
• Finish materials (including those contained by cabinets, flooring/finishes and paint) were given especially rigorous assessment, as these are among the biggest offenders with respect to toxicity.
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Billy Weber
Healthy Building Network
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HOMEFREE:Introduction and Overview
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To advance human and environmental health by improving
hazardous chemical transparency and inspiring product
innovation.
Our Mission
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DATA TOOLS
• Pharos
• Data Commons
• Portico
EDUCATION
• HomeFree
RESEARCH
• Informed Choices for Better Health
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9Number of chemicals/groups
restricted or banned under TSCA
85,000Number of chemicals in the EPA
inventory
Toxic Substance Control Act
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Exposure Pathways
INGESTION
INHALATION
DERMAL
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Chemical Hazards & Health Endpoints
PERSISTENT AND BIOACCUMULATIVE TOXICANTS (PBT)
CARCINOGENS AND MUTAGENS
DEVELOPMENTAL & REPRODUCTIVE TOXICANTS, AND ENDOCRINE DISRUPTION
ASHTMAGENS
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Right to know
Need to identify priorities
Innovation
Accelerates changeWhy is
transparency
important?
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Images: CCH/Mithun, Liberty Bank Building; HBN; MSR, Rose
A national initiative supporting affordable housing leaders who are improving human health by using less toxic building materials.
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Why Materials for affordable housing?
Disproportionate Impacts• Low-income Families/Children
• Construction Workers
• Fenceline Communities
Opportunity – Multiple Attributes• Energy – Climate - Health
• Actionable Solutions
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Case Study
Demonstration Projects
Products
FlooringPaint
DrywallCountertops
Cabinetry & MillworkInsulation
Flooring AdhesivesSealants
Baseline Specifications
CaliforniaLouisianaMinnesota
Pacific NorthwestWashington, DC
Metro
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Connecting Energy, Climate & Health
Communities of Practice &
Partnerships
Expanded HomeFreeResources &
Education
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Thank you!
homefree.healthybuilding.net
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Three Key Take-Aways
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• Improving the quality of materials used in affordable housing is a significant opportunity to deliver immediate and substantial health improvements.
• Primary exposure pathways for building toxins include ingestion, inhalation, and absorption through skin.
• From an industry perspective, product transparency is vital to identifying priorities, spurring innovation and accelerating change.
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Upcoming Seasonal Messaging Opportunities
Make connections to the new year
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▪ Panel sessions and technical
trainings (earn CEUs)
▪ Peer-to-peer discussions
▪ Ask-an-Expert/FEMP Lounge
▪ Networking opportunities
▪ Pre- and post-conference workshops
▪ Better Buildings Partner sessions
▪ Building Tours
2018 Energy Exchange and Better Buildings Summit
▪ August 21st-23rd in Cleveland, OH
▪ Register today!
▪ Highlights include:
For more information and to register:
2018energyexchange.com
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New Opportunity
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SEEA Request for Proposal:
Innovative EE projects to serve the Southeast
DUE DATE: September 17th, 2017
RFP Informational Webinar
Monday, August 13, 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET
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▪ Handbooks - explain why and how to
implement specific stages of a program.
▪ Quick Answers - provide answers and
resources for common questions.
▪ Proven Practices posts - include lessons
learned, examples, and helpful tips from
successful programs.
▪ Technology Solutions NEW! - present
resources on advanced technologies,
HVAC & Heat Pump Water Heaters,
including installation guidance, marketing
strategies, & potential savings.
Explore the Residential Program Solution Center
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https://rpsc.energy.gov
Resources to help improve your program and reach energy efficiency targets:
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DOE Health and Home Performance Initiative
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