1. Building Energy Performance into Brownfields Redevelopment U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Bill White U.S. EPA Region 1 Brownfields 2006, November 15, 2006

2. What is a Brownfield? Definition: With certain legal exclusions and additions, the term "brownfield site" means real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.With certain legal exclusions and additions, the term "brownfield site" means real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.Issues: Reduce development pressures on “greenfield,” sitesReduce development pressures on “greenfield,” sites Risks & uncertainties are potential barriers to owners/ developersRisks & uncertainties are potential barriers to owners/ developers Brownfields should employ cost-effective, energy efficient and green building approaches.Brownfields should employ cost-effective, energy efficient and green building approaches.

3. Why Energy Performance? –Energy use is the number one source of air pollution –When we use less energy, we reduce pollution that causes: Global warming Acid rain Smog and soot Mercury in water and soil –Reduces strain on energy supplies: electricity blackouts/brownouts, natural gas shortages/costs –Saves money

4. Data source: AEO, 2004 Why Energy Performance? Greenhouse Gases and Buildings

5. Environmental leadershipEnvironmental leadership through superior energy performance Guidance, tools, and resources to help organizations achieve superior energy performanceGuidance, tools, and resources to help organizations achieve superior energy performance ENERGY STAR A Voluntary Partnership

6. –Qualified Products Consumer products Commercial building products –New Homes & Home Improvement Home Energy Rating System –Commercial Buildings EPA Energy Performance Rating –Target Finder – design projects –Portfolio Manager – existing buildings To date, American consumers have purchased more than one billion ENERGY STAR qualified products, which have helped reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 485 billion pounds. ENERGY STAR is broad-based

7. ENERGY STAR In 2005, Americans with the help of ENERGY STAR, prevented 35 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions and saved about $12 billion on their utility bills. ENERGY STAR has become the symbol for energy efficiency, recognized by more than 60% of the American public.

8. ENERGY STAR National brand representing energy, financial & environmental performanceNational brand representing energy, financial & environmental performance Over 40 product categories covering appliances, residential lighting, consumer electronics & office equipment, ANDOver 40 product categories covering appliances, residential lighting, consumer electronics & office equipment, AND Certification of top energy performance for new and existing homes & buildingsCertification of top energy performance for new and existing homes & buildings

9. ENERGY STAR Impact More than one billion ENERGY STAR products have been purchased.More than one billion ENERGY STAR products have been purchased. More than 2,000 builders have constructed over 525,000 ENERGY STAR homes.More than 2,000 builders have constructed over 525,000 ENERGY STAR homes. EPA’s Energy Performance Rating System has been used to evaluate more than 21,000 buildings; 20% of office buildings, 13% percent of schools, 21% of supermarkets, 34% of hospitals, 9% of hotels have been benchmarked. More than 2,800 buildings have earned the ENERGY STAR.EPA’s Energy Performance Rating System has been used to evaluate more than 21,000 buildings; 20% of office buildings, 13% percent of schools, 21% of supermarkets, 34% of hospitals, 9% of hotels have been benchmarked. More than 2,800 buildings have earned the ENERGY STAR.

10. ENERGY STAR Network Partners serving nearly 50% of US householdsPartners serving nearly 50% of US households More than 21,000 storefronts in 50 statesMore than 21,000 storefronts in 50 states More than 1,400 manufacturers in 40+ product categories (32,000 models)More than 1,400 manufacturers in 40+ product categories (32,000 models) 4,400 commercial buildings partners and Energy Service Providers (13% of building market) Including over 500 public sector partners representing 2.5 billion square feet4,400 commercial buildings partners and Energy Service Providers (13% of building market) Including over 500 public sector partners representing 2.5 billion square feet International: Canada, EU, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, New ZealandInternational: Canada, EU, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand

11. Based on successful practices of ENERGY STAR partners, EPA has identified the key components for a successful energy management program Superior Energy Management Approach

12. Technology  Performance –60% of building fan systems oversized by 60% on average (EPA fan study) –Chillers oversized 50% to 200% (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory) –Improper installation and poor maintenance

13. Predicted Performance Source: NBI, California Board for Energy Efficiency, EPA

14. Energy Codes Energy Use Code-Based Systems about components ignore site/orientation, fuel choice, HVAC choice Issues good design choices not rewarded customer does not see benefits of efficiency 10% better than code 20% better than code Codes set minimum and prescriptive approach BUT many link efficiency to beating code AND buildings can beat code (10, 20, 30%) and not perform as intended

15. You can’t manage what you don’t measure! For design - you can’t hit a target if you don’t know what you’re aiming for!You can’t manage what you don’t measure! For design - you can’t hit a target if you don’t know what you’re aiming for! Until recently, a standardized, comparable metric of whole building energy performance did not exist!Until recently, a standardized, comparable metric of whole building energy performance did not exist! EPA’s Energy Performance Rating System and Target Finder were developed to meet this need.EPA’s Energy Performance Rating System and Target Finder were developed to meet this need. Do You Know How You Want Your Facilities to Perform?

16. Fuel Efficiency Rating: MPG Is 10 MPG high or low for an automobile? EPA Energy Performance Rating Is 65.7 kBtu/sf/yr high or low for a building? Performance Rating Systems Common knowledge. Even many building experts don’t know.

17. Building Energy Use HighestLowest Number of Buildings 1001255075 Benchmark Rating Example: Hotel 205 Guest Rooms 153,000 Square Feet 229 115 90 33 70KBtu/ft 2 /year U.S. EPA Energy Performance Rating System

18. –Building design (no utility data) Climate data: 30-year average Rating tool: Target Finder –Existing buildings (utility data available) Weather: 30-year average + data for year Rating tool: Portfolio Manager Energy Performance Rating Tools

19. Energy Performance Rating –Based on actual “whole – building” actual performance data DOE-CBECS –Normalizes for factors that affect energy use intensity Climate/weather Size Occupancy Tools & Resources

20. Eligible Building Types Hotels Schools Office Buildings Courthouse Hospitals Medical Offices Dormitories Grocery Stores Warehouses

21. Target Finder – Building Design –Determine annual energy use target Benchmark-based target during early project discussions Whole building energy consumption –Rate your design energy use Compare your design to similar buildings Measure effectiveness of design strategies –Achieve 75 rating or higher Statement of Energy Design Intent Display “Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR” graphic Tools & Resources

22. Space Types –Office Buildings –K -12 Schools –Supermarkets/Grocery Stores –Hospitals –Hotels –Medical Offices –Warehouses –Residence Halls/Dormitories Facility Characteristics –Size –Operating schedule –Occupants –PCs Target Rating –50 to 100 Design Energy –Estimated energy use Include all energy sources and consumption Unit energy costs Tools & Resources Target FinderInput Data Target Finder – Input Data

23. ENERGY STAR makes it easy to –Establish a benchmark-based target –Rate your design energy use –Recognize energy design that meet superior performance criteria –Use ENERGY STAR logo – the nationally recognized symbol of energy efficiency –Submit and learn from case studies –Know if design intent achieves superior energy performance in completed buildings: ENERGY STAR label Summary

24. ENERGY STAR Complements LEED EPA Rating LEED-EB Points EPA Rating LEED-EB Points 631836 672877 713918 754959 7959910 Prerequisite Rating – 60 LEED NC v.2.2 will require consumption target Not a credit award but a submittal requirement to document intent – SEDI LEED EB and EPA Energy Performance Rating

25. Building owners/developers –Increased asset value, reduced risk Home builders –Superior build quality, higher price Commercial Tenants –Lower overall costs Design Architects & Engineers –Competitive advantage, performance meets design goals Everyone benefits from Energy Efficiency... and ENERGY STAR Recognition

26. …it’s not sustainable. If it’s not energy efficient …

27. Contact Us Bill White ENERGY STAR in New England U.S. EPA – Region 1 Energy Team 333 617-918-1333white.william@epa.gov 1-888-STAR-YESwww.energystar.gov