1. TIA’s Activities in the Areas of ICT and the Environment
Document No:
GSC17-PLEN-54
Source:
TIA
Contact:
Cheryl Blum
Herb Congdon
GSC Session:
Plenary
Agenda Item:
6.6
TIA’s Activities in the Areas of ICT and the Environment
Cheryl Blum,
VP, Technology & Standards
TIA

2. TIA’s Sustainability Initiative
Work with member companies in their identification of, development of, promotion of, and positioning of green and sustainable initiatives.
STEP has been identified as a mechanism to promote and position the initiatives and technologies of member companies.

3. Why STEP?
Fills the ICT void not addressed by other “green building” rating systems
ICT systems have been challenged to contribute to the sustainable building movement
ICT systems are not (yet) part of the changing building codes and standards process
Engage all stakeholders to accomplish sustainability goals

4. Accomplishments ANSI/TIA standard development in motion
TR-42.10, STEP Subcommittee
STEP Rating System\Guide demonstration documents
Core rating system has been validated
Pilot projects have validated best practices

5. Current Projects Users’ manual & online education program
Considering additional ICT categories & credits
Ongoing Pilot Projects
STEP for Manufacturers rating system
Capture existing sustainability practices
Encourage additional initiatives

6. Other TIA Related Activities
TIA Standards
TIA-942-A
Supports energy efficiency for Data Centers
TIA-4964
RAN energy savings management
TSB-473
Green Revised Energy Efficient Network (GREEN) – Technology Initiatives Study for cdma2000 Wireless Networks
TIA-222 (in progress)
Supports small wind turbines

7. Proposed Resolution
The GSC continues to provide general support in the efforts related to the development of an ICT standard for sustainability

8. Supplementary Slides

9. Buildings are Evolving
HPB – High Performance Buildings
Efficiency & performance
HPSB – High Performance Sustainable Buildings
Efficiency, performance & collaborative sustainability
ICT systems are the new frontier of sustainable smart building technology

10. Buildings are Evolving
Convergence – integration, digitalization, network neutrality
VOIP
POE LED lighting
Fire extinguishers with IP addresses
EOIP – Everything On IP

11. What is an ICT System? Access Control
Acoustics - Physically Adjustable Asset Tracking
Audiovisual Systems (AV)
Background Music System (BGM) BMS/BAS
Broadcast
Cellular Reinforcement
Closed Circuit TV (CCTV)
Data Networks
Digital Signage Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
Electronic Concierge Services
Electronic Medical Record Systems
Environmental Sensors and Alarms
Fire/Life Safety Systems
Guest Services
Hearing Impaired/Interpreter Systems
HVAC System Control
Integrated Control Interface
Integrated Operating Room Systems Intercom Systems
Intrusion Detection System – Physical
Kiosks
Lighting Control
Mass Notification MATV/CATV/DSS Systems
Motorized Shades
Multimedia Systems
Nurse Call System
Paging Systems
Parking Management System
Patient Entertainment/Education Systems
Point-of-Sale Systems (POS)
Property Management Systems (PMS)
Radio Communication Systems
Real-time Transcription Systems
Robotic Delivery Systems
Room Scheduling Systems
SmartBoard Systems
Sound Masking Systems
Structured Cabling System
Sub-metering Systems
Valet Services
Visitor Management System
Way Finding

12. STEP is…
Framework for collaboration, innovation and partnerships among ICT associations
A five-phase, best practices approach to planning, implementing, operating and measuring the impact of a project

13. STEP is… A flexible system that accommodates multiple technologies
Adaptable to any technology in new or retrofit applications
Introduces a Smart Building Technology path to Sustainability ROI

14. What is STEP?
(Smart and) Sustainability Rating System for ICT Systems is…
Best and smart practices
Scorecard
Guideline
Standard

15. STEP Foundation
Mission: Promote sustainable information communication technology (ICT) system practices
Vision: STEP-rated projects will establish the ICT industry benchmark for sustainability
Stand-alone 501(c)3 organization