ENERGY STAR and K-12 Schools

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1 ENERGY STAR and K-12 Schools Melissa Payne ENERGY STAR Climate Protection Partnerships Division

2 Overview Introduction to energy and school s needs and interests Introduction to ENERGY STAR Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) and energy efficiency

3 K-12 Energy Profile Annual energy bill for the nation s 115,000 K-12 schools over $6 billion New construction because of increasing enrollment- over 3000 schools by 2005 Average school built in early 1960s Energy efficiency cited as the most unsatisfactory building condition in over 50% of surveyed schools

4 ENERGY STAR Objective: Reduce emissions of greenhouse gases through improved energy performance.

5 ENERGY STAR

6 ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR is the symbol for superior energy performance Voluntary program that helps businesses, institutions, and consumers save energy and money

7 How Does ENERGY STAR Fit In? Managing School Building Energy Use and Costs odesign ooperations oequipment ooccupants (behavior) = PERFORMANCE

8 ENERGY STAR Provides a way to track energy performance and compare to other schools nationwide and within own district Reward progress along the scale Offers technical, financing and outreach support to help schools identify, communicate and implement energy upgrades Recognize superior performers

9 Program Offerings Portfolio Manager: Benchmark building energy performance Target Finder: Estimate energy use in new school construction One-2-Five: Discover level of organizational management in energy issues Financing assistance Technical assistance- Account Manager Institutional Purchasing INTERNET PRESENTATIONS

10 How Does ENERGY STAR Fit In? Managing School Building Energy Use and Costs odesign ooperations oequipment ooccupants (behavior) = PERFORMANCE

11 New School Design Target Finder Establish a design target Estimate school energy use BEFORE it s built See how it compares to existing buildings New Design Checklist step-by-step considerations during design period

12 How Does ENERGY STAR Fit In? Managing School Building Energy Use and Costs odesign ooperations oequipment ooccupants (behavior) = PERFORMANCE

13 Missing Comparative Metrics Is 10 MPG high or low for an automobile? Is 50 Kbtu/SF/YR high or low for an office building? Answer: Common Knowledge Answer: Even some facility experts don t know

14 Comparative Reference Point Number of Buildings Users can use the benchmark to verify and track performance Problematic Average Exemplary

15 Benchmarking Provides Schools... A score of a building s energy performance Priorities for upgrading individual buildings in a multi-building portfolio Mechanism for tracking changes in building s score over time Verification of benefits of services performed in building(s) Recognition for top performers

16 Performance Rating System How efficient is my school? How does it compare? Is it among the best? Am I using my dollars wisely? No use requirements Internet based PE certified Over 225 schools labeled through 4/2001

17 What Data Do You Need? Location (weather normalized) Gross floor area Weekly operating hours Months in use Number of students Twelve monthly entries of energy consumption data Other, e.g. cafeteria, A/C

18 Statement of Energy Performance

19 Five Stages of Opportunity Energy Bills Green Lights Building Tune-Up Other Load Reductions Fan System Upgrades Heating and Cooling Plant Improvements Maintenance & Measuring

20 How Does ENERGY STAR Fit In? Managing School Building Energy Use and Costs odesign ooperations oequipment ooccupants (behavior) = PERFORMANCE

21 Institutional Purchasing ENERGY STAR labeled products for K-12 schools: roofing products windows exit signs transformers TVs/VCRs office equipment

22 ENERGY STAR Purchasing Purchasing Toolkit Drop-in procurement language and specifications for all ENERGY STAR labeled products Cost comparison product calculators Store locators and manufacturer contact information on web site

23 Internet Presentations jmoney for Your Energy Upgrades jfive-stage Approach to Building Upgrades jone-2-five Energy Management Diagnostic jbenchmarking Tool jinstitutional Purchasing

24 ENERGY STAR Partners 130 school districts Over 2800 schools benchmarked since 4/2000, 34 states Over 235 labels

25 IEQ and Energy Efficiency jventilation, indoor air quality, temperature, and lighting most unsatisfactory environmental conditions in school buildings jashrae Standard : 15cfm can mean high energy costs

26 PE Guidelines The building's indoor environment must be verified by a Licensed Professional Engineers as meeting industry standards for lighting levels, ventilation, thermal comfort, and control of indoor air pollutants.

27 Is the IEQ in my school acceptable if we have a Label? The objective of the PE's on-site evaluation is to make a point-in-time professional assessment of the compliance with the four indoor environment criteria against accepted industry standards. This evaluation, however, does not equate to meeting all measures of indoor environmental quality, nor does it represent a certification of acceptable indoor air quality.

28 IEQ/Energy Efficiency Paper jincorrectly done energy upgrades can adversely impact indoor air quality jieq upgrades and energy efficiency improvements can work together jpaper available at STAR-YES ( )

29 How Does ENERGY STAR Benefit Kids? Healthier learning and teaching environment More comfortable temperatures Acceptable IEQ Healthier regional and global environment Cleaner air Learn about how their school is doing its part

30 Contact Information STAR-YES ( ) Melissa Payne, National Manager, Education Sector