Monterey, CaliforniaSeptember 4, 2014
Creating a Statewide Workforce Program
Leveraging a National Initiative
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Overview
National and State Context
Role of EIEE
Workforce Strategy
Action Plan for California
Integration into Sector Strategy
Conclusions
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20% energy reduction in commercial buildings by 2020
Reduce companies’ energy bills by $40M a year
Save energy by reforming outdated incentives
National Initiative
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The Need in California
State Mandate: 50% of existing commercial buildings Zero Net Energy by 2030
Commercial Space:Built environment: 5 billion square feet statewide
HVACR Performance:42% of energy consumption in commercial buildings
HVACR Workforce:58,000 incumbent workers 2,000 job openings annually through 2016
HVACR – Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration
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Commercial Energy EfficiencyCase Study: The Aventine Building in San Diego
Investment of $750,000 Yielded:
• $5.4M increase in building value
• 40% reduction in annual utility expense savings
• Under 3-year payback period
• 611 metric ton reduction in CO2
• 886,509 kilowatt reduction in electricity usage
• Reduced site energy use intensity to 25 (kBtu/sf) from 42 (kBtu/sf)
• Reduced annual water consumption by 47% or 1,243,923 gallons
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Market Adoption Barriers
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California’s Workforce Challenge
WorkforceRequired?
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Mission: Increase energy efficiency market adoption rates to meet California’s mandates for commercial buildings
Principals:
Carlos SantamariaProgram Development
Kevin O’BrienTechnology
Bill StockRegulatory
Advisor:
Jim CaldwellWorkforce
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VisionThe Executive Institute’s Vision –
Implement a realistic, yet attainable strategy of preparing the industry for AB 32 Zero Net Energy compliance
• Create workforce programs and initiatives that provide a structure of “Zero Net Energy Readiness”
• Enable the workforce and industry to be ready for and more easily adopt new skills and technologies
• Resulting in significant on-going savings NOW - until the time emerging technologies cost effectively take us to ZNE levels
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California Workforce Initiative
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Workforce Gaps
Investment
Quality
Compliance
Certifica
tion
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Education & Training GapsMisalignment with Industry Lack of Capacity
Gaps in Standards Training
Component vs System Focus
Inconsistent Programs
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Building Owners and ManagersFacilities ManagersEnergy Managers
ArchitectsEngineers
Sales and Distribution Energy Auditors
Building ContractorsInstallersHVAC TechniciansSheet Metal Workers
Building Inspectors
Building OperatorsBuilding Operations & Maintenance ContractorsHVAC Maintenance Technicians
Purchasers
Specifiers
Sales
Installation
Permitting
Operations &Maintenance
Valu
e C
hain
Where to Focus?
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Strategic Positioning
Building Operators
• Address entire value chain
• Inform investment decisions
• Balance tenant needs & energy savings
• Drive compliance & quality
• Manage building as an integrated system
• Oversee construction
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Building Owner Perspective
Current Focus: Fighting anti-business legislations
Energy efficiency: Not a priority investment for most owners
Need additional knowledge about:• Cost savings• Increased asset value• Regulatory factors - building code, utility rates, cap & trade• Contribution to regional economies
Need greater confidence:• Return on investment• Compliance• Life cycle cost control
What’s the workforce solution?
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Job Task Analysis (JTA)Department of Energy (DOE) National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)
Nationally, DOE Recognizes Need for Increased Skills in Energy Efficiency - Focused on Five Key “Energy-Related”
jobs:
1. Building Energy Auditor 2. Building Commissioning Professional
3. Building Operations Professional *4. Energy Manager
5. *Facilities Manager
*Focus on Government Facilities and Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act 16
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WHY?
• Improve quality and reduce confusion and uncertainty in commercial workforce training and certification programs
• Accelerate energy savings, carbon reductions, and clean energy job creation
Job Task Analysis (JTA)Department of Energy (DOE) National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)
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Job Task Analysis (JTA)Department of Energy (DOE) National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)
Building Operator Job Task Analysis
Support Investment DecisionsHVACR Performance Analysis
Investment AnalysisContractor Evaluation
Manage InstallationProject ManagementQuality InstallationInitial Compliance
Assure Energy Efficiency & Sustainability
Whole Building IntegrationQuality MaintenanceOngoing Compliance
Tenant ComfortLife Cycle Management
Ongoing Expense Reduction
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The Workforce Solution
Educated Owners
CertifiedWorkforce
Certified Contractors
High PerformanceBuilding Operators
IncreasedMarket AdoptionHVACR Performance Analysis
Investment AnalysisContractor Evaluation
Project ManagementQuality InstallationInitial Compliance
Sustainable Outcomes
Priority Investment---
Confidence
Whole Building IntegrationQuality MaintenanceOngoing Compliance
Life Cycle ManagementOngoing Expense Reduction
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Success Factors for Statewide Strategy
Programs that Accelerate:
• Development of Zero Net Energy “Readiness” Knowledge and Skills
• Industry-recognized credentials aligned with ZNE Readiness
• Investment incentives for building owners and contractors• Energy Efficiency upgrade projects• Workforce development
• Statewide alignment of education/training with industry needs
• Regional collaborations to develop qualified workforce
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Implementation Plan
Complete Pilot Training, Refine Curriculum
Develop Pilot Program
Complete Pilot Course Curriculum
Develop Expansion Program
Define Program Framework & Cultivate Advisory Council
High Performance Building Operations ProfessionalPh
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2 Phase 3
Replication &
Scaling
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Overall Sector Strategy
Engagement of Building Owners and Managers
Regional Workforce Implementation Partnerships
High Performance Building Operator Development
Contractor Training & Certification
Alignment of Education and Training Programs
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Conclusions
Requirements for Translating the National Initiative:• Alignment with state mandates
• Savings Now Through “ZNE Readiness” Strategy
• Strong local alliances & capable leadership
• Capacity for replication and scaling
Local Success Factors:• Commitment to AB 758 goals as the primary outcome
• Market adoption as a workforce priority
• Strategic occupational focus
• Integration into sector strategy
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Questions
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Thank youJim CaldwellStatewide Director & Sector NavigatorEnergy Efficiency & UtilitiesCalifornia Community [email protected]
Carlos SantamariaPrincipalExecutive Institute for Energy [email protected]