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

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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 Managerhatcher.caterina@epa.gov

Kudret UtebayIn Support of EPA’s ENERGY STAR ProgramThe Cadmus Group LLCKudret.Utebay@cadmusgroup.com

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