energy star for commercial buildings
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ENERGY STAR for Commercial Buildings
Caterina (Katy) HatcherENERGY STAR National Public Sector Manager
Kudret Utebay, Working in Support of ENERGY STARThe Cadmus Group LLC
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Agenda
• ENERGY STAR Overview• ESSER II Funds• Portfolio Manager Overview• IAQ and Energy Efficiency connections• ENERGY STAR and Green Building Rating
Systems• Additional Resources
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The biggest little label in energy efficiency
6 billionproducts
2 millionhomes
36,000buildings
190industrial
plants
The Use of Funds FAQs can be accessed here:https://oese.ed.gov/files/2021/05/ESSER.GEER_.FAQs_5.26.21_745AM_FINALb0cd6833f6f46e03ba2d97d30aff953260028045f9ef3b18ea602db4b32b1d99.pdf
• 250,000+ buildings benchmarked annually
• 30+ state & local benchmarking policies
• One foreign government (Canada)
Management Tool Track changes in energy, water, greenhouse gas emissions, and cost over time
Create custom reports
Apply for ENERGY STAR certification
Assess whole building energy and water consumption, plus waste
Track green power purchase
Share/report data with others
Hundreds of metrics, including:
GHG emissions Indirect, direct, total, avoided
Energy use Source, site, weather normalized, demand
1-100 ENERGY STAR score
Water useWater use intensity, Water Score (for Multifamily)
Waste & MaterialsWaste intensity, diversion rate
Benchmarking allows you to:
ANY building can be benchmarked.
Medical Offices*Office Buildings
Distribution Centers
Barracks*
Supermarkets
Courthouses
K-12 Schools
Bank Branch
Hotels
Wastewater Treatment Plants*
Retail Stores Worship Facilities
Data Centers Senior Care Communities
Property types with 1-100 ENERGY STAR scores
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Financial Offices
Residence Hall/Dormitory*
Multifamily Housing
Hospitals
Wholesale club/ Supercenters
Warehouses
Score based on
CBE
CS data
Score based on
othe
r survey data
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Understand energy cost trends
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Choose the best data management method
Manual entry Spreadsheet upload Web services
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Find Utilities that Provide Energy Data for Benchmarking
200+ Providers Exchange Data with Portfolio Manager
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ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award Winner• Benchmarked all facilities in Portfolio Manager• Effective communication with stakeholders• Preventive maintenance and retro-commissioning• Implemented return to learn plan• Additional cleaning• Social distancing• Equipment maintenance/preventive maintenance
• Focus on ERVs and air handlers• Air filters
• Focus on IAQ• Runtimes for ventilation• Equipment is calibrated• Ensure CO2 control is working properly• CO detectors• Humidity sensors• Filter status
• Monitor trends
Des Moines, Iowa• Partner of the Year – Energy
Management 2012 to 2020• Partner of the Year – Climate
Communicator 2014 to 2016• 80% of Eligible Buildings are
Currently ENERGY STAR Certified
ESSER II Funds Use• Ventilation Improvements• Humidity Control• Drinking Fountain
Replacement
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ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award WinnerKey 2020 accomplishments include:• Expanded LED lighting retrofit
program to thirty-two stores, saving more than 9.2 billion BTUs annually.
• Maintained an average ENERGY STAR® score of 69 across all stores.
• Certifed 919 of its stores as ENERGY STAR, representing 89 percent of its portfolio.
• Expanded its food-to-go program across more than 400 stores with ENERGY STAR certified warming and cooling equipment.
Salisbury, North Carolina• Partner of the Year –
Sustained Excellence for 18 years in a row
All ENERGY STAR partners can apply for POY!
Interactive map of policies and programs
17www.energystar.gov/policiesandprograms Can be hosted on your site!
People (and markets!) respond to transparent information
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The market value of ENERGY STAR certified buildings
Source: Benchmarking and Disclosure: Lessons from Leading Cities, based on data from the Institute for Market Transformation
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Portfolio Manager is the tool to go to!Governments use ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager not just for managing mandatory benchmarking programs. Other uses include
• Support building performance standards
• GHG inventory support
• Voluntary programs such as treasure hunts or energy efficiency competitions
• Collect data for grant/loan programs
Portfolio Manager Training
• Weekly live webinars
• 3-7 minute training videos on YouTube
• Step-by-step training guides, FAQs, and technical reference documents
On-demand user support at energystar.gov/buildingshelp
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Manage Energy Efficiency and Indoor Air Quality Together!
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• Benchmark building in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager• Achieve an ENERGY STAR score of 75 or higher• Minimum meet ASHRAE 62.1 and 55, meet IESNA
Lighting Handbook• Application must be verified by a licensed professional• Re-apply annually to keep current but monitor energy use
and IAQ continuously.
ENERGY STAR Certification and IAQ
501 75
National Average Superior Energy Management!
1 to 100 Energy Performance Scale
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Good Indoor Air Quality Is Important in Schools
• IAQ affects the health, productivity, performance and comfort of students, teachers and staff.
• Poor IAQ in a school building can cause students and staff to suffer adverse health effects, including respiratory infections, asthma and allergies.
• Managing the environmental quality of school facilities can improve student performance, as well as teacher and staff productivity.
• Good IAQ starts on the drafting table, when the building is first designed, and continues through materials selection, actual construction, ongoing maintenance, and projects to renovate and upgrade the facility.
ROI Considerations
Holistic approach to combining IAQ and energy efficiency has benefits.• Energy savings• Reduced maintenance expenses• Less surprise expenses for better planning• Less unexpected equipment down-time • Cost avoidance from
– Missed school days due to IAQ related illnesses such as asthma, upper respiratory system related issues, etc.
Identify project(s)
Review IAQ health risks and opportunities
Use the Interactive Air Quality Planner
Complete planning and scheduling while optimizing efficiency and health conditions
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
4STEPS
Energy Savings Plus Health: Indoor Air Quality Guidelines for School Building Upgrades
The Value of IAQ Preventive Maintenance: Saving Costs with Healthy, Reliable and
Efficient School Buildings
www.epa.gov/iaq-schools
IAQ Preventive Maintenance: Guidance, Tools and Resources
IAQ Tools For Schools: Preventive Maintenance CHECKLIST GENERATOR
Checklist Generator• Preventive Maintenance Full• Energy Efficiency• Materials Selection• Cleaning – Green Methods & Maintenance• HVAC• Integrated Pest Management• Mold and Moisture• Safety• Source Control
Managing Inventory and Tracking Progress
IAQ Master Class Professional Training
Webinar Series
EPA Resources to Get You Started!
www.epa.gov/iaq-schools
IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit
IAQ Tools for Schools Mobile App
Framework for Effective IAQ Management
Energy Savings Plus Health Guide and Interactive Air Quality Planner IAQ Tools for
Schools Preventive Maintenance
Guidance
Green Building Rating Systems Overview
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LEED Green Globes IREM CSP BOMA BEST
Property Types Eligible All All
Office, Multi-family, Shopping Center All
Building Types Eligible
New & Existing Buildings
New & Existing Buildings Existing Buildings Existing
Assessment Process
Submit templates documenting building design and management practices
Self-reported questionnaire process
Excel-based checklist with documentation requirements
Online assessment with compliance documentation requirements
CriteriaPrerequisites and Credits Credits
Prerequisites and Credits
Prerequisites and Credits
Verification LEED accredited professional Assessor IREM Board
BOMA BESTVerifier
Time & Cost Medium Low Low MediumUse ENERGY STAR as a standard within energy category Yes Yes Yes Yes
Treasure Hunt Kit
www.energystar.gov/TreasureHunt
www.energystar.gov/competitionguide
Launch your own energy or water competition!
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• Open to all Michigan area commercial, industrial & multi-family buildings.
• Encourages energy-efficient practices in buildings • Instill a spirit of friendly competition among the area’s
building owners and operators. • No cost to enter the competition.
Contacts and Questions
Katy HatcherUS EPA, ENERGY STAR Public Sector National [email protected]
Kudret UtebayIn Support of EPA’s ENERGY STAR ProgramThe Cadmus Group [email protected]
ADDITIONAL ENERGY STAR RESOURCES
energystar.gov/guidelines
Guidelines for Energy
Management
Go toe-to-toe with your CFO• Addresses the “we don’t have the
money” objection • Translates energy savings into
“financial speak”
Answers three questions:1. How much new energy efficiency
equipment can be purchased from the anticipated savings?
2. Should it be financed now, or is it better to wait and use cash from a future budget?
3. Will we lose money by waiting for a lower interest rate?
• Evaluates costs and benefits of efficiency investments, for owner and each tenant
• Quantifies expected changes in expense reimbursements under common commercial lease structures
• Directly addresses “split incentive” barrier (who pays/who benefits) of efficiency investment in commercial real estate
• Potentially opens dialogue for landlords and tenants to share savings from capital investments
• Included in BOMA Energy Efficiency Program (BEEP) Course 5, Building the Business Case
• Quantifies the value of improvements in energy efficiency to your organization.
• Uses the prevailing price/earnings ratio to estimate the market value of increased earnings that can result from increased energy efficiency.
Three-Unit College Course
Unit 1: Why Energy Efficiency Matters
Unit 2: Strategies for Overcoming Barriers to Efficiency
Unit 3: How to Benchmark a Building Using Portfolio Manager
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Includes slide decks, assignments, and other teaching aids
Action Workbooks for Congregations and Small Businesses
energystar.gov/smallbiz energystar.gov/congregations