EPA Voluntary Programs Energy Efficiency Workshop

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1 EPA Voluntary Programs Energy Efficiency Workshop SEDAC Presenters Audrie Washington Cary McElhinney Andrew Meindl December 8, 2016

2 Today ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager WaterSense Program Indoor Air Quality Program Air Quality Flag Program 2

3 What is ENERGY STAR? Voluntary partnership that helps businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy performance for homes, products, and commercial and industrial buildings. Builds on strong brand recognition Offers guidance, tools and resources at no cost

4 ENERGY STAR Partnership ENERGY STAR partners commit to: Track building energy use Develop and implement a plan to improve energy performance Share your success stories with EPA and others EPA will: Provide free tools and resources Highlight your achievements with recognition offered through ENERGY STAR 4

5 Why Use ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to Benchmark your Facility? Before starting any project, you need to assess your current energy performance to see how you compare. This is called benchmarking. ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager is a free online tool that can be used to assess whole building energy performance. Track your facility s baseline energy use, water, waste, costs, and GHG emissions. Buildings with performance ranked among the best are eligible for national ENERGY STAR certification. $9,000 $8,500 $8,000 $7,500 Energy Cost ($)

6 ENERGY STAR Building Rating and Certification You will obtain an ENERGY STAR rating for your building High ratings are best performers A rating of 75 or higher makes your building eligible to apply for certification

7 Management Tool - Assess and track whole building performance Energy, water, waste, and costs for multiple meters for each facility over time Share building data with others inside or outside organization Create custom reports Apply for ENERGY STAR certification Metrics Calculator Energy consumption Water consumption Greenhouse gas emissions ENERGY STAR 1-to-100 score Verifying Cost Savings and GHG Emissions Reductions

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9 All Buildings Can be Benchmarked and Most are Eligible to Receive an ENERGY STAR Score Bank/Financial Institutions Courthouses Data Centers Dormitories Hospitals Hotels Houses of Worship K-12 Schools Medical Offices Office Buildings Retail Stores Senior Care Communities Supermarkets Warehouses Multifamily Housing Buildings must score 75 or above to apply for the ENERGY STAR

10 All Buildings Can Be Benchmarked Police Stations Fire Stations Libraries City Halls Garages Recreation Centers Convention Centers Laboratories Movie Theatres Restaurants Stadiums and Arenas

11 Reporting Tab: Charts & Graphs Each of the figures can be printed or downloaded for easy insertion into a presentation or document If you scroll down on the page, you can view and export the raw data for the charts & graphs 11

12 Custom Reporting Templates Choose from Pre-set Chart & Graph options Download Performance Documents Create and generate Templates & Reports 12

13 Statement of Energy Performance 13

14 Perceived Barrier: Gaining Access to Required Data Data Needed to Benchmark General Address: city, state, and zip code Year Built Energy Consumption Data consecutive months for each building Property Type Data Gross floor area Seating capacity Weekday operations Hours of operation Number of PCs Presence of commercial cooking equipment Number of commercial refrigerators/freezers

15 Perceived Barrier: Benchmarking is Time Consuming Estimated time = 1-2 ½ hours Phase 1 - Initial Benchmarking Data collection, up to 1-2 hours Data input, minutes Phase 2 - Monthly updates 5-15 minutes

16 Perceived Barrier: I Don t Know How EPA conducts free live web seminars Pre-recorded web seminars System tour of the tool Frequently asked questions Quick Reference Guides Help from EPA and USGBC

17 3 Ways to Input Data in Portfolio Manager Input data manually Bulk upload/update spreadsheets Web services

18 Questions? Audrie Washington Energy Star Program Coordinator U.S. EPA, Region 5 Washington.audrie@epa.gov For Portfolio Manager questions, send to energystar.gov/buildingshelp 18

19 Saving Water with WaterSense Cary McElhinney December 8, 2016 U.S. EPA

20 Why Water Efficiency? Recent droughts and more water shortages expected Consumers looking for ways to save on rising utility bills High-performing technology available Opportunity to change landscaping and plumbing practices Water efficiency has potential for significant infrastructure savings

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22 Why Save Water? Reduce risk by reducing uncertainty Water and sewer rates increasing rapidly; faster than inflation Variations in rates make future costs unpredictable Water shortages and droughts can cause problems with availability Save operational costs to maximize profit margins Saving water saves energy, maximizing savings and efficiency Offset increased costs from expansions or changes in facility usage/occupancy rates Compete in the green building/business marketplace Customers expect sustainability ethic Achieve green labels/recognition (LEED, etc.)

23 WaterSense Resources Best Practices Products People

24 Look for the WaterSense Label More than 20,000 product models have earned the label Flushing Urinals Lavatory Faucets Irrigation Controllers New! Flushometer-Valve Toilets Tank-Type Toilets Showerheads Pre-Rinse Spray Valves Water factors are also included in many ENERGY STAR qualified products

25 Water use information by facility type Water-saving tips Best Management Practices Assessment tools Worksheets and checklists Live and recorded training webinars Case studies and more! Free WaterSense Resources

26 Water Use Profiles of Commercial Facilities Created by analyzing data from: New Mexico Office of the State Engineer, American Water Works Association (AWWA), AWWA Research Foundation, and East Bay Municipal Utility District

27 Water Efficiency Best Management Practices WaterSense at Work is an online guide facilities can use to manage water use: Water management planning Water use monitoring and education Sanitary fixtures and equipment Commercial kitchen equipment Outdoor water use Mechanical systems Laboratory and medical equipment Onsite alternative sources of water

28 Measure water use with properly installed meters and sub-meters Set efficiency goals Conduct a facility water audit Track usage in Portfolio Manager Incorporate water efficiency into procurement language and policies Main Message: Water Management and Planning

29 Water Assessment Worksheets Writeable PDF can be used on tablet or printed Guides through each part of facility assessment Each is a tab in WaterUSE Tool Metering data can be uploaded into Portfolio Manager for tracking use over time 1: Facility Information 2: Metering 3: Guest Rooms 4: Public Restrooms 5: Guest Ice and Laundry 6: Linen Laundry 7: Commercial Kitchens 8: Dishwashing 9: HVAC and Mechanical Systems 10: Outdoor Water and Irrigation 11: Pools and Spas

30 The WaterUSE Tool Uses facility-specific information from water assessment to: Identify water-saving changes Estimated water use from each end use area Potential retrofit or replacement projects for water-efficient fixtures/equipment Specific BMPs to reduce water and energy use Calculate potential savings using customizable project costs in excel-based tool Estimated water, energy, and cost savings from the changes Estimated project payback period

31 Water Saving Tips: Fix Leaks! Leaks can be the greatest source of water waste within a facility Leaking or continuously running water provides no added value Facilities pay for water twice - water supplied and water discharged Unlike energy products, plumbing products leak when they fail Place signage in restrooms so employees, visitors, and guests can help find and report leaks

32 Water Savings in Restrooms Restrooms can account for up to 40% of water use Older fixtures installed before 1994 use 3-5 times more water than newer efficient models Water savings depend on user behavior just like energy Educate users on proper use to achieve greatest savings Signage at point-of-use can prompt correct use Include instructions with dual-flush fixtures and other newer technologies Add maintenance contact info for users to report problems

33 Water Use in Commercial Kitchens Up to 15% of water can be used in commercial kitchens in cafeterias, restaurants, or other tenant or retail spaces Stop continuous operation and water flow in food disposal systems (2 to 15 gal per min) or avoid using water by scraping food off dishes for composting Monitor steam cooker and steam kettle systems to repair leaks and reuse condensate water Right-size replacement equipment and purchase ENERGY STAR certified models to maximize water, energy, and cost savings Some ENERGY STAR product categories can be 20-90% more water-efficient Install WaterSense labeled pre-rinse spray valves to clean dishes efficiently and save hot water and energy ENERGY STAR Commercial Kitchen Equipment Calculator

34 Mechanical Systems Mechanical systems can account for up to 30% of water use Eliminate single-pass cooling systems use 40x more water than cooling towers Regularly check for systems for leaks Manage heating, cooling, and steam systems efficiently to save water and energy Maximize cooling tower cycles of concentration Sub-meter cooling tower make-up water to measure evaporation losses

35 Indoor Air and Energy Efficiency Andrew Meindl US EPA

36 Fundamental Elements of IAQ

37 IAQ Problems?

38 Condition of U.S. Schools Percent of schools with systems in permanent buildings rated as being in fair or poor condition Building systems in many permanentpublic school buildings are in fair or poor condition. Source: The U.S. Department of Education (Alexander and Lewis, 2014) at

39 The Case for Integrating Energy Upgrades and IAQ Energy retrofits and other building upgrades can: disturb existing contaminants known to cause health problems create or exacerbate moisture problems result in inadequate ventilation compromise venting of combustion appliances

40 The Case for Integrating Energy Upgrades and IAQ (cont.) Mold and moisture are associated with significant increases in asthma and other respiratory symptoms CDC estimates the cost of asthma amounts to more than $56 billion annually Higher ventilation rates are associated with improved student health and performance (e.g., higher test scores and lower absenteeism) 2016 State of Our Schools America s K-12 Facilities

41 Energy Savings Plus Health: Indoor Air Quality Guidelines for School Building Upgrades Purpose of Guide: Protect and improve indoor air quality (IAQ) during School energy efficiency retrofits Other building upgrade projects Intended Audience: Facility, Energy, and Risk Managers Building Operators School Administrators

42 Energy Savings Plus Health Guide Section 1: Section 2: Section 3: Section 4: Introduction Assessment Protocols and Recommended Actions Appendices Master Verification Checklist and Checklist Generator

43 Section 1: Introduction Section 2: Protocols & Actions Section 3: Appendices Section 4: Verification Checklist The Guide covers 23 priority issues associated with building upgrades that can impact IAQ Each priority issue includes: Assessment Protocols Measures to identify potential IAQ concerns in schools undergoingbuilding upgrades Minimum Actions Critical actions intended to: correct deficiencies identified during the assessments include minimum IAQ protections ensure that work does not cause or worsen IAQ or safety problems Expanded Actions Additionalactions that can be taken to promote healthy indoor environmentswhen feasible and sufficient resources exist

44 Section 1: Introduction Section 2: Protocols & Actions Section 3: Appendices Section 4: Verification Checklist Table below lists examples of school energy efficiency and building upgrade projects, along with: o Examples of IAQ/health risks that may be encountered o Potentially applicable Priority Issues in the Guide

45 Energy Savings Plus Health Guide Section 1: Introduction Section 2: Assessment Protocols and Recommended Actions Section 3: Appendices Section 4: Master Verification Checklist and Checklist Generator

46 Section 1: Introduction Section 2: Protocols & Actions Section 3: Appendices Section 4: Verification Checklist Energy Savings Plus Health 23 Priority Issues Project Planning/Integrated Design Commissioning Moisture Control and Mold Asbestos Lead Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Radon Belowground Vapor-Forming Contaminants Vehicle Exhaust Local and Regional Ambient Air Quality Pests Tracked-In Pollutants Building Products/Materials Emissions Vented Combustion Appliances Unvented Combustion Appliances Ozone From Indoor Sources Environmental Tobacco Smoke HVAC Equipment Outdoor Air Ventilation Exhaust Ventilation Building Safety for Children and Other Occupants Protecting IAQ During Construction Jobsite Safety

47 Section 1: Introduction Section 2: Protocols & Actions Section 3: Appendices Section 4: Verification Checklist

48 Section 1: Introduction Section 2: Protocols & Actions Section 3: Appendices Section 4: Verification Checklist Priority Issue 3.0 Moisture Control and Mold Mold can grow in any area with long-term moisture exposure, including water spills, plumbing leaks leakage through openings in the building envelope seepage from improperly sloped sites spaces with high humidity Moisture Control and Mold Inspect for moisture problems, make needed repairs Assess need for mold remediation, follow professional guidance Address standing water and drainage near foundation Manage rainwater in building assemblies Prevent condensation Use HVAC systems to manage moisture (including proper sizing and controls)

49 Energy Savings Plus Health Guide Section 1: Section 2: Section 3: Section 4: Introduction Assessment Protocols and Recommended Actions Appendices Master Verification Checklist and Checklist Generator

50 Section 1: Introduction Section 2: Protocols & Actions Section 3: Appendices Section 4: Verification Checklist Section 3: Appendices Appendix A: Project Planning and Developing a Project Team Appendix B: Communication and Education Appendix C: Worker Protection

51 Energy Savings Plus Health Guide Section 1: Section 2: Section 3: Section 4: Introduction Assessment Protocols and Recommended Actions Appendices Master Verification Checklist and Checklist Generator

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53 Energy Savings Plus Health Checklist Generator

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55 The School IAQ Assessment app provides you with a one-stop shop for accessing guidance from EPA s IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit Access IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit guidance. Complete eleven school IAQ assessment checklists organized by school area. Submit completed checklist assessment forms to a designated IAQ coordinator (Excel format) for tracking purposes. Attach pictures and add notes about IAQ problem areas to include with completed checklists. DOWNLOAD:

56 What Makes the Mobile App a Great Tool? Everything you need is in one place. Checklists help you remember to look at everything that s important. It s easy to take notes and store pictures. You can file a report right away. Additional resources are available at the touch of a finger. Available on Android and IPHONE

57 Air Quality Index (AQI): A type of yardstick that reportsdaily air quality AQI tells you: How clean or polluted your outdoor air is What associated health effects might be a concern for you Ozone health concerns are for people with lung disease, children, older adults, and people who are active outdoors are considered sensitive and therefore at greater risk Particle pollution health concerns are for people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children are considered sensitive and therefore at greater risk.

58 The Air Quality Flag Program uses colored flags based on U.S.EPA s Air Quality Index (AQI) to notify occupants and community about outdoor air quality conditions. Organizations can raise a colored flag each day that corresponds to their local air quality forecast.

59 Target Audience Primary target audience is K-12 public and private schools, daycares, government offices, such as libraries, town halls, businesses and health organizations

60 Air Quality Flag Program Green means the air quality is good. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. Yellow means air quality is acceptable. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. Orange means air quality is unhealthy for sensitive groups -- (people with lung disease such as asthma, children and older adults). Sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. Red means air quality is unhealthy. Sensitive groups should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion. Everyone else should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

61 Four Steps for a Successful Program 1. Purchase flags (~ $100) 2. Educate and inform organization and the community at the start of the program 3. Check the daily air quality forecast through AIRNow EnviroFlash airnow.gov/enviroflash and fly the corresponding flag 4. Know what actions to take when the air quality is unhealthy

62 Questions?

63 Contacts Audrie Washington Energy Star Program Coordinator (312) Cary McElhinney WaterSense Program Coordinator (312) Andrew Meindl Indoor Air Quality & Air Quality Flag Programs (312)