Residential New Construction Program. June 8 th, 2015 USGBC MA Chapter Residential Committee Presenter: Alec Danaher, Will D Arrigo

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1 Residential New Construction Program June 8 th, 2015 USGBC MA Chapter Residential Committee Presenter: Alec Danaher, Will D Arrigo

2 Program Overview Low-Rise Path High-Rise Path

3 About Mass Save Mass Save is an initiative sponsored by the Massachusetts Gas and Electric utilities and energy efficiency service providers, including Berkshire Gas, Cape Light Compact, Columbia Gas of Massachusetts, Liberty Utilities, National Grid, EVERSOURCE and Unitil. The sponsors of Mass Save work closely with the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources to provide a wide range of services, incentives, trainings, and information promoting energy efficiency that help residents and businesses manage energy use and related costs. Visit for more information.

4 Residential New Construction Program Single program that covers multiple fuel types, multiple utilities, and both commercial and residential meters. ICF is Program Administrators lead vendor for the program Has paths that apply to: Single Family and Low Rise Residential Buildings 3 Stories New construction or gut rehab } Low-Rise Path Mid and High-Rise Residential Buildings 4 stories and 5 units New construction and 50% rehab projects Launched March 2013 after 3 year pilot }High-Rise Path

5 Why Two Different Paths? Single Family and Low-Rise Multifamily Residential Building Code Development time (0.5-2 years) HVAC & DHW configurations typically residential Common areas of multifamily are not addressed Existing verification oversight infrastructure in place HERS Index energy modeling High-Rise Multifamily Commercial Building Code Development time (2-5 years) HVAC & DHW configurations often include commercial systems Common areas represent significant savings opportunities Currently no 3 rd party oversight organization

6 Low-Rise Path 3 Stories or less

7 Overview & Requirements Projects must be located in Program Administrator (PA) electric and/or natural gas territory Incentives are determined by actual performance or by prescriptive measures Program technical trainings and marketing material are available In line with Stretch Code

8 Low-Rise Project Paths Prescriptive Option I High Efficiency HVAC and DHW, WaterSense Fixtures, all ducts in conditioned space, low air infiltration and mechanical ventilation. Other: Programmable Thermostats and high efficacy lighting. Low Rise Path 1-3 Stories Prescriptive Option II Same as above but with enhanced thermal envelope levels: R60 roof, R40 walls, R20 foundation, R10 slab Performance Option Continuation of the tiered Program design: 15%, 30% or 45% improvement or better over the 2012 MA UDRH and compliance with the Air Sealing and Insulation Section of either the EPA Thermal Enclosure Checklist

9 Low-Rise Performance Path

10 Low-Rise Performance Path Participants include builders, developers, & homeowners Program subsidizes HERS Rating Companies Free CFLs & LED offerings Additional ENERGY STAR incentive General Requirements: Tight envelope & mechanical ventilation Tight ducts A/C system sizing & TXV valve High-efficacy lighting (80%) Insulation and air sealing inspection ENERGY STAR Refrigerator & Dishwasher

11 Low-Rise Performance Path Utilize the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Savings and incentives are based on savings compared to the Massachusetts baseline home Process includes: Hire A HERS Rater Plans Analysis/Tier Level Assessment Mid-Point Inspection Final Inspection Incentive Processing

12 Low-Rise Performance Path Low- Rise Performance Packages Single- Family Mul9family 1 unit 2-99 units units 200+ units Builder Rater Builder Rater Builder Rater Builder Rater Tier I $750 $700 $650 $450 $500 $350 $350 $250 Tier II $1,250 $900 $1,150 $550 $850 $450 $550 $350 Tier III $7,000 $0 $4,000 $0 $3,000 $0 $2,000 $0 Tier III units are not eligible for High Efficiency Heating and Cooling Incentives

13 Low-Rise Prescriptive Path

14 Low-Rise Prescriptive Path Option I Efficient Heating System Efficient Hot Water System Efficient Cooling System Water Sense Fixtures All Ducts in Conditioned Space Low Air Infiltration Mechanical Ventilation Programmable thermostats High Efficacy Lighting (95%) Option II All Option 1 requirements; Plus Enhanced Thermal Envelope Performance R60 roof R40 wall R20 foundation R10 slab

15 Low-Rise Prescriptive Path Low- Rise Prescrip9ve Packages Single- Family Mul9family 1 unit 2-99 units units 200+ units Builder Rater Builder Rater Builder Rater Builder Rater Op9on I $1,250 $250 $1,150 $200 $850 $150 $550 $100 Op9on II $7,000 $0 $4,000 $0 $3,000 $0 $2,000 $0 Prescriptive Option II units are not eligible for High Efficiency Heating and Cooling Incentives

16 Project Example

17 Salisbury Home

18 Salisbury Home Overview: 2,500 square foot, 3 bedrooms Modular construction Oriented south-facing National Grid Electric territory Heated with Electric Heat Pumps Wood stove back-up heat ENERGY STAR appliances

19 Salisbury Home: Energy Savings Energy Savings Information Heating Fuel Electric HERS Score 44 Electric Savings 13,442 KWh CFLs Installed 2 LEDs Installed 50 Lighting Savings 2,342 KWh

20 High-Rise Path 4 Stories and 5 units

21 Kaleidoscope of Participants

22 Program Roles Participant Developer or building owner Account Manager Third Party Verifiers Contracted directly with Developer/Owner Perform mid-point and final inspections, including blower door testing of residential units

23 Overview Project Recruitment Program Administrator partnerships Network of existing participants Active outreach and networking by AMs and Verifiers The Process Registration Plans Analysis/Path Assessment Whole Building In-Unit Submit Prescriptive Application Workbook Mid-Point Inspection Final Inspection ICF Technical Review Incentives Awarded

24 High-Rise Path Options High-Rise Path > 4 stories and > 5 units In-Unit Only Prescriptive Option Whole Building Prescriptive Option Typically projects 100K SF or 8 stories with whole-building HVAC systems Typically projects 100K SF or 8 stories as well as larger projects with in-unit HVAC systems

25 High-Rise Path Descriptions In-Unit Only Prescriptive Path Provides incentives for residential in-unit energy savings only Lighting & Controls Infiltration Plumbing fixtures In-unit DHW Commonly used in conjunction with a custom utility incentive application that is administered by the servicing utilities Whole Building Simple Prescriptive Path Provides incentives for both residential in-unit and common area energy savings All in-unit incentives, plus: Common area lighting & controls Motors & Drives Whole building DHW WB & In-Unit HVAC Building envelope

26 High-Rise Path Incentives Average Incentive Awards Per Square Foot: ~ $0.51 In-Unit Only: ~ $275 per residential unit Whole Building: ~ $600 per residential unit Participation Stipend for 3 rd Party Verifier: $75 per residential unit All incentives paid to the Applicant

27 Project Examples

28 Whole Building Simple Prescriptive Path New Construction Cheriton Heights, West Roxbury The Community Builders 6 Story New Construction 70 Units Low Income Senior Housing Incentives: Total: $65,658 Average incentive/unit: $938 Annual savings: 3,619 MMBTU 42.7 cars off the road 1,238,200 gallons H2O

29 Whole Building Simple Prescriptive Path Gut Rehab Boott Mills, Lawrence Rees-Larkin with Winn Development 6 Story Mill Rehab 78 Units Market Rate Mixed Use Incentives Total: $47,646 Average: $611 Annual savings: 3,632 MMBTU 41.8 cars off the road 1,847,988 gallons H2O

30 In-Unit Only Prescriptive Path New Construction The Kensington, Boston National Development 27 Story New Construction 381 Units Market Rate Incentives: Total: $102,085 Average: $268/unit Annual savings: 1,577 MMBTU 31 cars off the road 9,186,665 gallons H2O

31 To Get Started Massachusetts Residential New Construction Program (800) Alec Danaher Will D Arrigo Will.D Arrigo@icfi.com

32 Not Building a New Home? Mass Save has a wide range of Program offerings for existing homes and businesses such as: Home Energy Assessments Heating and Cooling Equipment Incentives Technical Assistance And much more! To learn more about Mass Save offerings visit: