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Transcript of 1 NC Affordable Housing Conference November 1-2, 2011 ∙ Raleigh, NC.
Southern Energy Management
About
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Founded in 2001 in Raleigh, NC A leading solar integrator and building performance
company in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Team of 110 professionals working from 4 offices:
Raleigh, Charlotte, and Wilmington, North Carolina, and Greenville, South Carolina.
Serving homeowners, builders, businesses, government, & utilities
5 Time EPA National ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year 10,000+ ENERGY STAR® Homes qualified to date
Southern Energy Management
– SEM is a B Corporation
– 2011 City of Raleigh Environmental Stewardship
– National Energy Star Partner of the Year, past 5 years in a row
– NCSEA Sustainable Business of the Year, and board chair
– NC Companies to Watch
Recognition
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Our MissionHave a measurable impact on global greenhouse gas emissions.
Build a sustainable, triple-bottom-line company that values people, planet and profit.
Different Names for “High-Performance”
• Energy Efficient• Green• Sustainable• Healthy• Environmentally Responsive• Better Buildings
Indoor Environment
Water
Materials
Energy
Site
How to Define a High Performance Home?
Healthy ComfortableDurableEnergy EfficientEnvironmentally
Responsible
Why Build Green?
• 36 percent of total energy use.• 65 percent of electricity consumption• 30 percent of greenhouse gas emissions• 30 percent of raw materials use• 30 percent of waste output (136 million tons annually)• 12 percent of potable water consumption
• Source: U.S. Green Building Council
In the US, buildings account for:
US Building Energy Consumption
Since 2000 … buildings consumed more energy than
industry or transportation
36% of this energy was spent on space conditioning
Americans spent over $95 billion to heat and cool buildings
(Kibert et al. 1994; Zeiher 1996; EBN 2001)
The Solar Opportunity
The amount of sunshine energy that hits the surface of the earth every minute is greater than the total amount of energy that the world’s human population consumes in a year!
70% of home buyers are more inclined to buy a green
home during a down economy
Source: SmartMarket Report, McGraw Hill Construction, 2008
Some data to consider:
36% of homebuyers identify the environment, energy savings, or health benefits as primary factor for buying their next home
Source: RCLCO Study, Measuring the Market for Green Residential Development, 2008
What Buyers Want… Survey Says
What Buyers Want… Survey Says
Over 80% would choose one home over another based on energy efficiency
Source: Shelton Group, EnergyPulse Survey, 2008
What Buyers Want… Survey Says
• Green not just high-end buyers–50% choosing green features earned less
than $75,000
–30% earned under $50,000
Source: McGraw-Hill study, 2008
87% of green homeowners are more
satisfied than with a previous non-green home
Source: SmartMarket Report, McGraw Hill Construction, 2008
What Buyers Want… Survey Says
Benefits of Green Building Programsfor Developers
• Energize/galvanize and cohere future resident support for the project.
• Involve and placate surrounding neighbors who may initially be wary of the project.
• Overcome NIMBYism and stigmatization.
• Improve and accelerate project approvals.
Benefits of Green Building Programsfor Homeowners
• Improve Affordability• Reduced cost of ownership• Greater retained value / higher resale
• Enhance Quality and Durability• Improved Life-Cycle Costs• Better value for homeowner
Benefits of Green Building Programsfor Homeowners
• Enhance Health of Occupants• Improved air quality• Reduced pollutants
– Residents of green buldiings have 40-60% less incidents of colds, flu and other respiratory problems
• Support Community• Connection to neighbors, natural surroundings• Pride in ownership• Public transit provides connection to jobs,
businesses
Why Certify Affordable Housing Projects
• Meet Lenders Expectations– HUD– Fannie Mae– Enterprise – Equity Partners
• Asset Value Retention• Savings for the long term
– Durability– Reduced maintenance
What are Green Homes?
Typical Home
Meets Building Code
Structurally Safe and Sound
Energy Efficient Healthy & Safe Durable Water Efficient Environmentally
Responsive Sustainable
Community
Exceeds Building Code by 15% or more
Energy Efficient Healthy & Safe Durable
What Makes A Home Green
National Green Building Standard ICC-700
This is what defines a green home, MF building, or land development.
Types of 3rd Party Verification Tasks
• Design Reviews
• Checklists
• Inspections
• Performance Testing
• Documentation
What Are Ratings Used For?
• Energy Efficient Mortgages
• ENERGY STAR Home labeling
• Performance option forenergy code compliance
• State / utility funded energy efficiency programs
Single-Family Homes
Program Scope and Applicable Building Types
Single-Family Production
Mid-Rise Pilot
Low-Rise Multifamily
Gut Rehab
Organization is Key to Success
Helpful tips: • Identify and define Project Team early• Know what credits are influenced by
design• Track all meetings with date and
attendees• Establish online sharing or saving of
documentation and checklist
Water Efficiency (WE)Water
Efficiency
(WE)
www.epa.gov/WaterSense
Energy & Atmosphere (EA)Energy and
Atmosphere
(EA)
2 Paths –
Performance OR Prescriptive• Both paths require performance testing and
energy efficient strategies
Prescriptive Path: Points for each strategy
Specs on:
• Insulation
• Windows
• HVAC
Plus performance testing requirements
Energy & Atmosphere (EA)Energy and
Atmosphere
(EA)
• Water Heating
• Appliances
• Lighting
Is it affordable?Cost of Green Building
• Potential Learning Curve costs• Design and Construction Costs• Verification• Registration/Certification Costs
Benefits of Green Building Programsfor Developers
• Energize/galvanize and cohere future resident support for the project.
• Involve and placate surrounding neighbors who may initially be wary of the project.
• Overcome NIMBYism and stigmatization.
• Improve and accelerate project approvals.
Benefits of Green Building Programsfor Homeowners
• Improve Affordability• Reduced cost of ownership• Greater retained value / higher resale
• Enhance Quality and Durability• Improved Life-Cycle Costs• Better value for homeowner
Benefits of Green Building Programsfor Homeowners
• Enhance Health of Occupants• Improved air quality• Reduced pollutants
– Residents of green buldiings have 40-60% less incidents of colds, flu and other respiratory problems
• Support Community• Connection to neighbors, natural surroundings• Pride in ownership• Public transit provides connection to jobs,
businesses
ResourcesDesign advice for developers, descriptions of projects:http://www.designadvisor.org/
NC Case Study: http://www.ecohomemagazine.com/news/2010/05/case-study-north-carolinas-first-green-multifamily-affordable-housing.aspx
US Green Building Council: WWW.USGBC.ORG
Rocky Mountain Institute: WWW.RMI.ORG
Thank You!
www.southern-energy.com
Maria Kingery, Co-Founder919.836.0330, ext [email protected]: @mariakingery