Energy Conservation What are the Society’s Conservation Goals: GOAL #1: 20% Portfolio Energy Reduction by 2020 GOAL #2: 20% Portfolio Water Reduction by 2020 Why is Energy/Water Conservation so Important? Keep housing affordable Reduce operating costs Environmental Benefits

HOW DO WE DO IT? We need your help!

20% by 2020: HOW DO WE DO IT? Achieving a 20% reduction in utility usage is no easy task – and requires a five-pronged approach. 1.Data: Track Performance 2.Standards: Replace Equipment 3.Operations: Best Practices 4.Maintenance: Maintain Efficiency 5.Retrofits: Overhaul Systems

Data: Utility Benchmarking We can’t achieve what we can’t measure Where are we starting from? What is the ‘baseline’ utility usage for each property How do we compare with similar properties? Where are we going? How much do we need to save to reach our goal?

Data: Utility Benchmarking Utility Benchmarking: the process of collecting and accounting for utility usage at a property and comparing its usage with other, similar properties.

Data: Utility Benchmarking Utility Benchmarking: the process of collecting and accounting for utility usage at a property and comparing its usage with other, similar properties.

Standards: Equipment Replacement Who decides what equipment model get installed on site? Do you know a replacement unit is “efficient”? Often these questions are answered by vendors. Not anymore.

Energy Replacement Standards Reference guide for all property managers currently in development. All appliances must be ENERGY STAR rated HVAC – efficiency metrics Domestic Hot Water – efficiency metrics Lighting – Replacement guide for LEDs Plumbing – Recommended fixture/toilet flow rates (GPM/GPF) Work Currently in Progress. Stay Tuned for Rollout.

Operations: Best Practices Operational decisions can significantly affect utility usage. Thermostat Setpoints & Schedules Hot Water Setpoints Heating System Schedules How do you decide what these values should be? Multiple Sources, which often differ Local regulatory agencies Vendors

Operations: Best Practices To help drive energy savings – a standardized set of recommended setpoints will be issued later this year. Recommended HVAC Setpoints HVAC Schedules Hot Water Temperature Guidelines

Maintenance: Maintain Efficiency How do you ensure equipment efficiencies do not degrade? Answer: Preventative Maintenance (PM) Installing efficient equipment is not enough – it must be maintained properly. Proper maintenance practices will keep equipment operating efficiently. PM Standardization project will incorporate new inspections focused on eliminating energy and water waste.

PM: Eliminating Energy/Water Waste APARTMENT INSPCTIONS: Updated Checklist PM Standardization project will incorporate new inspections focused on eliminating energy and water waste.

Retrofits: Overhaul Systems Retrofits are a last resort, but will play a part in reaching the 20% savings goals. Is your property a good candidate? What to look for: Older Lighting – especially 24/7 Lighting Incandescent; T12 Fluorescent High Usage Toilets – above 1.6 GPF Over-Heating – Is it too hot in the winter? Pipe Insulation – are hot water pipes insulated? Roof Insulation – is there any insulation?

Retrofits: Overhaul Systems Retrofits typically offer the biggest potential for reducing energy or water usage. However – they’re also the most expsensive. Search Local Incentives