Intelligent Building Systems a Key to Sustainability Paul Ehrlich, PE President Building Intelligence Group EPRI Summer Seminar 2008 San Francisco, CA

Energy Split

Intelligent Buildings Connect Building Automation to sustainability –Integrated, intelligent design –Systems integration Green on the outside + Intelligent Inside = Sustainable

How do we deliver? Building systems will need to be: –Optimized for maximum efficiency –Only run when needed –Become highly usable –Be connected to business enterprises and utilities –Sophisticated systems, yet easy to design, install and operate

Business View Security Electrical CCTV Other.. Fire Alarm Asset Management CMMS Facility Management System FMS Front End HVAC Lighting IntegrationIntegration Business Systems (SAP, Oracle, Energy, Operations, Utilities) IntegrationIntegration

Connections Provide real time performance information to occupants and business Interact with the utility (demand response) Track and measure energy usage and comfort

Industry Programs

Net Zero Energy Commercial Building Initiative Concept – 80% reduction in usage remainder from renewable sources Technical Savings Potentials are very large –Fragmented, risk averse industry, Real progress has been slow Must address all building stock –New, but also renovation, retrofit and tune-ups Historic focus on “widgets”; need to shift to “systems” –Integrated systems, plug and play,.. –But “systems” --> New design tools, new construction processes –Workforce skills and training will be an issue Need a regional, climate sensitive focus

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