Re-Arch: The Initiative for Renewable Energy in ArchitectureRenewable Energy in Commercial BuildingsDesign Guidelines for Integrating Renewable Energy in Commercial BuildingsBy Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP

What is the Context?• Energy Defined• Energy Use by Source• Renewable Source %• In the News Video Clip (Intro to

renewable energy)

Part IRenewable Energy Context

8 of 306

Re-Arch: The Initiative for Renewable Energy in ArchitectureDesign Guidelines for Integrating Renewable Energy in Commercial Buildings

Energy Defined:

en·er·gy (nr-j) n. pl. en·er·gies1. The capacity for work or vigorous activity. 2. a. Exertion of vigor or power: b. Vitality and

intensity of expression: with energy and emotion.

3. a. Usable heat or power: e.g. Americans consume a high % of the world's energy. b. A source of usable power, such as petroleum or coal.

Source: Wikipedia

9 of 306

Re-Arch: The Initiative for Renewable Energy in ArchitectureDesign Guidelines for Integrating Renewable Energy in Commercial Buildings

Energy Use in Buildings

All Buildings Commercial Buildings

Energy Use by Source

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Source: Energy Information Administration / International Energy Outlook 2006.

10 of 306

Re-Arch: The Initiative for Renewable Energy in ArchitectureDesign Guidelines for Integrating Renewable Energy in Commercial Buildings

Energy Use in Buildings

All Buildings Commercial Buildings

Energy Use by Source

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Source: Energy Information Administration / International Energy Outlook 2006.

11 of 306

Re-Arch: The Initiative for Renewable Energy in ArchitectureRenewable Energy in Commercial BuildingsDesign Guidelines for Integrating Renewable Energy in Commercial BuildingsBy Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP

12 of 306

Re-Arch: The Initiative for Renewable Energy in ArchitectureDesign Guidelines for Integrating Renewable Energy in Commercial Buildings

In the News: The Top Stories of 2006Million Solar Roofs Bill Signed into Law California: Governor

Schwarzenegger signed the Million Solar Roofs Bill (that provides $3.2 billion in funding) in August.

Solar Cell Breaks the 40% Efficiency Barrier Spectrolab, Inc achieved a photo-voltaic (PV) cell with a conversion efficiency of over 40%...this could lead to PV systems with an installed cost of $3 per watt and electricity at $0.08 per kWh.

Key Tax Bill for Renewables Passed by Congress The U.S. Senate approved the "Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006" by a vote 79-9 and the President signed the bill, extending the tax credits that favor renewable energy.

Australia to Build 154 MW Solar Energy Plant The Australian Government will contribute AUS$ 75 million [US$ 57 million] toward building the world's largest solar energy plant. Source: Solarbuzz.com

13 of 306

Re-Arch: The Initiative for Renewable Energy in ArchitectureRenewable Energy in Commercial BuildingsDesign Guidelines for Integrating Renewable Energy in Commercial BuildingsBy Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP

Re-Arch: The Initiative for Renewable Energy in ArchitectureDesign Guidelines for Integrating Renewable Energy in Commercial Buildings

14 of 306