LEED EB, O&M and CT’s HP Schools Initiative April 2011 Presented By William Leahy, Director Institute for Sustainable Energy at Eastern Connecticut State University

Sustainable Building Design, Construction and Operating Practices Significantly reduce or eliminate the negative impact of buildings on the environment and on the occupants of those buildings and Emphasize the positive effects of: (1) Sustainable site planning, (2) Safeguarding water resources and ensuring water efficiency, (3) Maximum feasible incorporation of energy efficiency and renewable energy, (4) Utilize materials that conserve the earth’s resources and (5) Ensure indoor environmental quality

Do Green Buildings Cost More? High Performance Buildings may cost slightly more to build Initially can cost 3% to 5% more Ultimately 0% - 2% above code built 10% more for Integrated Design Use 20% - 40% less energy than code The Key is Lower Life-Cycle Cost

Green Building Standards ENERGY STAR®: Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, LEED Collaborative for High Performance Schools: EnergySmart Schools: Green Globes - Green Building Initiative: Sustainable Buildings Industry Council ASHRAE 189?

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LEED Certification Categories

Reference Guides

Green Building Certification Institute GBCI Independent, third-party organization for: LEED Professional Credentialing GBCI provides the management of the LEED professional credentials, including the LEED Green Associate and LEED AP credentials, through structured exam development, application, registration, and delivery. GBCI also oversees the Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) for LEED professionalsLEED professional credentialsCredential Maintenance Program (CMP) LEED Project Certification GBCI is responsible for administering the LEED certification program under which more than 17,000 commercial projects now await certification.

LEED Credentials LEED Green Associate is a new credential for those who have experience on a LEED-registered project, employment in a sustainable field of work, or engagement in an education program that addresses green building principles LEED Green Associate LEED C&S is for Core & Shell aids designers, builders, developers and new building owners in implementing sustainable design for new core and shell construction. LEED C&S LEED NC is for New Construction and Major Renovations is designed to guide to design high-performance commercial and institutional projects. LEED NC LEED CI is for Commercial Interiors is a benchmark for the tenant improvement market that gives guidelines to making sustainable choices with tenants and designers. LEED CI LEED Green Associate promotes the design and construction of HP green homes. LEED Green Associate

LEED Credentials LEED for Schools recognizes the unique nature of the design and construction of K-12 schools and addresses the specific needs of school spaces. LEED for Schools LEED Retail recognizes the unique nature of retail design and construction projects and addresses the specific needs of retail spaces. LEED Retail LEED Healthcare promotes sustainable planning, design and construction for high-performance healthcare facilities. LEED Healthcare LEED for Neighborhood Development integrates the principles of smart growth, urbanism and green building into a national program for neighborhood design. LEED for Neighborhood Development LEED Existing Buildings, O&M provides a benchmark for building owners and operators to measure operations, improvements and maintenance. LEED Existing Buildings, O&M

Water Efficiency (WE) 14 Sustainable Sites (SS)26 Energy & Atmosphere (EA) 35 Materials & Resources (MR) 10 Indoor Environ. Quality (EQ) 15 Innovation & Design (ID) & Regional 10 LEED EB, O&M Credit Categories 110 Total possible points

Goals Exterior and Hardscape Management Plans Integrate Pest, and Landscape Management Reduce need for automobile use Protect or restore natural areas Storm water Quality Control Heat Island Effect Light Pollution control Sustainable Sites – 26 pts.

Bio filter Island Effect - Roof Green Roof Light Pollution Reduction Sustainable Sites

Water Efficiency – 14 pts. Goals Reduce the quantity of water needed for the building. Reduce municipal water supply and treatment burden. Reduce the use of potable water for landscape irrigation. Improve cooling tower water management

Low Flow Fixtures Native or Adaptive Plant Material Water Efficiency

Energy and Atmosphere – 35pts Goals Optimize Energy Efficiency and System Performance Commissioning Building Automation & Metering Track Building Performance Support ozone protection protocols Encourage on-site renewable and alternative energy sources

Flat plate PVEvacuated tube Flexible PV Energy and Atmosphere

Materials and Resources – 10pts Goals Develop Sustainable Purchasing Policies Evaluate and Purchase Sustainably Evaluate and Management Waste

Ceiling Tiles Construction Waste Management 500 miles Local Materials Recycled Content Materials and Resources SFI Certified

Indoor Environmental Quality – 15pts Goals Establish good indoor air quality Eliminate, reduce, manage the sources of indoor pollutants Ensure thermal comfort and system controllability Provide for Day lighting and a connection to the outdoor environment Survey Occupants

Adhesives Carpets Paints IAQ Daylight and views Indoor Environmental Quality Natural light and views

Goals Encourage Projects to go above and beyond Explore innovative green building strategies Reward exceptional Performance Engage LEED professionals on the team Document Sustainable cost Impacts Innovation in Operation – 6 pts

Innovation in Operation pts. Samples of Accepted Credits Provides additional environmental benefits Administer stricter compliance than required in law Substantially exceed LEED EB, O&M requirements Exemplary Recycling Programs Exemplary Water Conservation Building Relocation and Reuse Organic Landscaping Techniques Treated Waste water reuse IAQ testing, Inspections and Cleaning 100% On-Site Renewable Energy

Goal To provide incentive for the achievement of credits that address geographically specific environmental priorities. Regional Priority Credits – 4pts

Code Comments: Air Pollution Reduction Single Stream Recycling Demand Response Regional Priority Credits

Water Efficiency Sustainable Sites Energy & Atmosphere Materials & Resources Indoor Environ. Quality Innovation & Design Credit Categories Building Codes SBC: IBC, IPC, IECC & CFSC IPC IECC, ASHRAE 90.1, NEC, IMC,IPC,IBC IBC & IEBC IBC, IMC, IECC, ASHRAE, NEC IMC, ASHRAE 90.1, CFSC & SBC

LEED Charrette Convene project team to discuss goals and objectives Explore environmental issues and propose alternative solutions Identify necessary modeling and resource allocation Present examples of resources and ways to track costs and benefits of modeling Use LEED Letter Template to integrate, manage and monitor progress Model Alternatives before Deciding

Why do we need HP Schools? 2005 Study of Efficiency in CT School 90% over 30 years old 70% built between 1950 and 1978 Predominately single story building Minimal insulation and no vapor barriers Large glass areas and exposed surfaces Inefficient HVAC and control systems Inadequate use of natural lighting Many experience indoor air quality problems Average Energy Star Benchmarking Score 26!!!

2007 CT Law on High Performance Buildings Legislature amended General Statues 16a-38k-1 to 9 requiring HP Building Standards New State Buildings and School building projects must meet a High Performance Building Standard equivalent to LEED Silver. New construction over $5M ($2M or more in state funding for schools) authorized by General Assembly after January 1, Renovations and Additions with state funding over $2M and state funding authorized by General Assembly after January 1, CT passed a law providing tax incentives for developers of LEED Gold and Platinum projects.

Connecticut Required Points 1.Requires Advanced Building Commissioning 2.Requires Integrated Design Process 3.21% Better than Code 4.Indoor Air Quality Management Plan 5.Water Efficiency - 20% Better than Code 6.Recycling of Materials 7.Erosion / Sedimentation Control 8.Sustainable Site Development 9.No Smoking Policy 10.Integrated Pest Management Plan 11.CFC Refrigerant Ban or Phase-out Plan 12.Metering of Multiple Buildings

LEED Projects in Connecticut 29 LEED Registered K -12 Projects 31 LEED Registered University Projects 245 LEED Registered Projects in CT Approved School Projects 2009 Authorized School Projects – 2 new schools & 11 additions and alterations 2010 Authorized School Projects – 5 new schools & 12 additions or alterations

US GBC Green Schools

Green Existing Schools Toolkit ( including: Green Existing Schools Project Management Guide for Schools - general guidance on navigating the LEED EB: O&M certification process, including how to conduct personnel and organizational assessments, educate and train staff, initiate the certification process, and manage a campus- or district-wide sustainability program. LEED 2009 for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Project Checklist - a scorecard to track the credits being pursued toward certification. LEED 2009 for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Rating System - The Rating System summarizes the intent, requirements, and technologies/strategies for each credit LEED 2009 Green Building Operations & Maintenance Reference Guide - The Reference Guide contains detailed information on the implementation of prerequisites and credit requirements. COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2009 by the U.S. Green Building Council, Inc.

Energy Conscious Blueprint CT Energy Efficiency Fund For New Construction and Renovations Supports Integrated Design Process Supports Modeling with DOE 2 $ for High Efficiency Electric Equipment Supports Commissioning the Building

Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund Ask for help from your Local Utility

Connecticut Clean Energy Fund

CT Clean Energy Fund High Performance Schools Program Provides a “Circuit Rider” for Early Intervention Assist in Design and Modeling Encourage Integrated Renewable Systems Incentive for PV to meet 2 point on LEED Encourage 3 rd Point for Curriculum Integration PV Incentives $1500 per kw for 3% system * Verify prior to purchase with CCEF

CT Green Building Council

Connecticut Energy Information

Institute for Sustainable Energy

For more information contact: Bill Leahy Institute for Sustainable Energy at Eastern Connecticut State University