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Ohio School Facilities Commission
Green Schools Initiative
Presentation #2
September 27, 2007 2
Why Green?
Improve student health & performance
Improve indoor air quality
Increase natural light
Reduce sick time
Increase attendance
September 27, 2007 3
Why Green?
Generate Energy Efficiencies Reduce utility operating costs Reduce maintenance expenses Promote advanced energy opportunities
Benefits to Ohio and its communities Preserve Ohio’s natural environment Use renewable resources & recycle
materials Reduce carbon footprint
September 27, 2007 4
What is LEED for Schools?
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Rating System
Created by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
USGBC introduced the nationally used LEED® Green Building Rating System in 2000
5,819 total projects registered w/USGBC since 2000
LEED for Schools launched in April 2007
September 27, 2007 5
Benefits of LEED for Schools Certification
Have better lighting and temperature controls, which promotes higher student achievement
Have improved ventilation and indoor air-quality, contributing to positive health benefits and reduced absenteeism
Have higher teacher retention Use 30-50% less energy
Reduce CO2 emissions by 40%
Use 30% less water
Source: U.S. Green Building Council
September 27, 2007 6
LEED for Schools Point System
6 categories 79 possible points
Sustainable
Sites
20%
Indoor
Environmental
Quality
25%
Innovation &
Design
Process
8%
Energy &
Atmosphere
22%
Materials &
Resources
16%
Water
Efficiency
9%
September 27, 2007 7
LEED for Schools Categories
Sustainable Sites (up to 16 pts.)Preserve natural and agricultural areas Reduction of automobile pollution Maximize site open space and natural habitat Reduction of urban “heat island” effects Minimize light pollution
Water Efficiency (up to 7 pts.) Reduce the use of potable water Reduce environmental and cost burden on municipal
water supply and wastewater systems Water efficient landscaping, waterless urinals,
rainwater harvesting and using greywater
September 27, 2007 8
LEED for Schools Categories
Energy & Atmosphere (up to 17 pts.) Use less energy and have lower utility bills Use non-polluting and renewable energy sources
such as geothermal, solar energy, and wind Reduce florescent lighting through the use of natural
daylighting
Materials & Resources (up to 13 pts.) Minimize construction waste disposal at landfills Use local materials, rapidly renewal materials,
certified wood and recycled materials Reuse existing buildings
September 27, 2007 9
LEED for Schools Categories
Indoor Environmental Quality (up to 20 pts.) Create a healthier, more productive indoor environment Good acoustical design Adequate fresh ventilation air Flushing out HVAC equipment prior to occupancy Select interior paints, sealants, adhesives and composite
wood with minimal toxins or VOCs Provide daylighting and views for occupants
Innovation and Design Process (up to 6 pts.) Low impact cleaning and maintenance equipment Use school building as a teaching tool Innovation in any other category
September 27, 2007 10
LEED for Schools Certification Levels
LEED for Schools has four progressive certification levels:
Certified 29-36 pointsSilver 37-43 pointsGold 44-57 pointsPlatinum 58-79 points
September 27, 2007 11
Current Ohio School Design Manual compared to LEED
OSDM already has green school components
carpet and paintheat recoverycommissioning
Under current OSDM, a project could earn 20 to 28 LEED Points
Need 37 points for Silver, 44 points to earn Gold certification
September 27, 2007 12
LEED for Schools in other States
Massachusetts - Required modified LEED Silver since April 2007
Washington - Adopted legislation in 2005 making LEED Silver equivalent as a requirement
Pennsylvania -Provides financial incentives to school districts that achieve LEED certification
Illinois - Issues grants to school projects with LEED for Schools or a comparable rating system
September 27, 2007 13
LEED for Schools efforts in Ohio
Two LEED projects pending Silver in OhioHughes School in Cincinnati JVS in Licking Co. is certified Silver
Pleasant Ridge School (Cincinnati) - OSFC school that has been LEED registered, seeking Silver certification
More than a dozen OSFC projects are currently incorporating LEED criteria in design
September 27, 2007 14
Policy Recommendations
Adopt LEED for Schools
- OSFC goal to integrate green standards into school building program
- Provides third-party verification that buildings meet green standards
- Nationally recognized standard
- Promotes a holistic approach to building design
- Provides a common framework for design professionals, contractors and vendors
September 27, 2007 15
Policy Recommendations (cont.)
For projects approved after 9/27/07- Strive for Gold- Require Silver w/ a preferred investment in
attaining LEED points in the energy and atmosphere category
For previously approved projects- Support school districts that choose to
incorporate the LEED standard into their project w/ energy& atmosphere preference
September 27, 2007 16
Policy Recommendations (cont.)
State and local district will co-fund the cost of LEED: supplemental allowance to the project budget to support attaining LEED points in the energy and atmosphere category
State will pay entire cost of certification fee
Convene task force to develop alternative financing options to fund energy efficiency and sustainable design features
September 27, 2007 17
Costs & Benefits
Cost depends on LEED level and choices made within that level
OSFC will be proactive in pursuing strategies to reduce costs
Sustainable design strategies may cost more initially, but save money over time
State helps pay for upfront construction costs, but benefits accrue directly to districts
Return on initial investments will last decades
September 27, 2007 18
Implementation of LEED for Schools
Provide training to OSFC staff, OSFC consultants, design professionals, and school districts
Provide resources for school district partners and create a forum to provide feedback
Coordinate w/ USGBC
Work w/Ohio AIA, BASA, OSBA
Monitor, evaluate & report to Commission on progress
September 27, 2007 19
Commission Resolution 07-124
Establishes LEED Gold certification as statewide goal & LEED Silver (w/energy
emphasis) as standard
Adopt policy recommendations
Implementation in time for districtscoming for approval in November