Growing a Greener Businessin 2010 (aka - If You’re Not Green,

You’ll be in the Red) Gannon University, Erie, PA - April 2010

Dennis A. MaloskeyCWoPA, GGGC: Director of Sustainable Engineering and Development

PE, LEED-AP, CEM, GBE, FOF

Why Build Green ?

The mission of the Governor's Green Government Council is to help state agencies lead the Commonwealth towards a goal of zero emissions to air, land, and water by having all employees routinely consider the environmental effects of their policies, practices, and daily actions at all levels of decision making.

Why Build Green ?

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(110,000 BHP) Cruise Speed: 31 knots Cargo Volume: 15,000 TEU

(1 TEU = 20 cubic feet) Crew: 13 people Maiden Voyage:

September 08, 2006 Construction Cost:

US $145,000,000+

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Why Build Green ?

FOF

Father of Four

1%

Pennsylvania emits approximately 1% of the World’s Greenhouse Gases

PA is the 3rd largest US emitter of CO2 TX: 670 MMT CA: 389 MMT PA: 271 MMT

PA is 21st in Per Capita GHG Emissions US Average: 20 MTCO2e PA: 22 MTCO2e WY: 125 MTCO2e

Primary Sourcesof GHG Emissions in PA

1. Electricity Production = 38% of all GHG Emissions• Residential / Commercial / Industrial Buildings (RCI) are the

primary consumer of electricity (~90 %)2. RCI = 31% of all non-Electricity GHG Emissions

• Construction + On-site fuel use (coal, natural gas, oil and wood)

Total Building Emissions (RCI):0.9 x 38% + 31% ≈ 65%

3. Transportation (23%)• Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) is the fastest growing source of

CO2 emissions in PA

GREEN ???

Start with LEED xx Platinum (really, seriously, truly - EVERYONE should be using this tool and the Charette process with assistance from a capable and experienced consultant to define needs / goals and to set the basic parameters of design - not asking “What do we do ??")

Okay, more specifically some obvious "quick hits" include:

GREEN ????

Climate responsive design (proper orientation, glazing, overhangs, buffers..) Waste minimization design strategies (dimensional design) Super insulation and very tight air-sealing (with air-locks, entry vestibules,

debris run-off and capture) High performance (blend of low-U / high-R, high SC, high VLT) windows and

glazing systems, use of translucent insulated wall panel systems (i.e. Nano-gel Kalwall), clerestories or "dogboxes“ with appropriate design & shading

Daylighting & integrated lighting design (including light colored reflective interior surfaces and light shelves)

LED, cold cathode, T-5 & advanced lighting systems with daylight harvesting Automated / occupancy / scheduled lighting controls High albedo (white) elastomeric roofing (perhaps w/ integrated thin film PV -

could also resolve structural & weight capacity issues on existing buildings) Earth tubes, high low, side, and "chimney" natural draft and passive

ventilation and cooling strategies ERV (Energy Recovery Ventilation) system(s) and CO2 monitoring / controls

GREEN ?????

Gray water / rain water cisterns / capture & (re-)use Pervious paving, rain gardens, bio-retention, stormwater Best Management

Practices and on-site treatment strategies Waterless urinals, ultra low-flow fixtures and water appliances Advanced BAS / EMS (Building Automation / Energy Management Systems) Circulating hydronic radiant floor heating w/ solar thermal & process heat

recovery as primary heat sources Natural & sustainably harvested materials selection Commissioning Metering Buy a LEED Reference Guide (or several) STOP "green-washing" and gratuitous greening (PV should be LAST on the

“to do” list - NOT FIRST !!!!!) USE LIFE CYCLE COST AND CRADLE-TO-CRADLE ANALYSIS for design

and materials selection !!!!!!!! No more: Add a bike rack and showers and you're "Gold"-en !

Building GREEN in PA

Building GREEN in PA

High Performance Green Building Specifications(Design & Lease)

Energy Services COntracting (GESA) EPP & Green Cleaning Manuals LEED EB Toolkit

Pending Legislation & Programs AEPS: Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard Act 129: EDC EC & EE Programs Act 1: Energy Independence Strategy ARRA: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

DEP South Central Regional Office

• LEED V1 Bronze

• Building Size: 73,000 SF • Construction Cost: $ 89 / SF (1998)

• Pennsylvania’s 1st Green Building • Brownfield Site (Landfill) Recovery

Governor’s Residence LEED-EBOM Gold (54+ / 85)

EnergyStar: TBD

(Goal to be Rated ~75) Guaranteed $ Saving: $51,000+

(per year) 670,000 kWh / yr ECMs: Building Envelope,

Humidification, EMS,Lighting, GSHP, Kitchen Equipment

RCSOB LEED-EBOM Gold (56+ / 85)

EnergyStar: From 46 to 85+ Guaranteed $ Saving: $400,000+

(per year) 3,960,000 kWh / yr Electricity 1,000,000 gal / yr H2O 9,900,000 # Steam

– (Offset with +9,100 MCF) ECMs: Lighting, EMS, Gas

Boilers, Chiller Upgrades,Window Film

Lessons Shared

Model Green Office Leasing Specifications Pennsylvania Green Building Operations and

Maintenance Manual Guidelines For Creating High-Performance Green

Buildings Green Cleaning Maintenance and Supplies Guidebook Green For Le$$ What is a Green Building ? PA Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual “Green” Videos

PA Legislative Initiatives

HB 444: “Requiring the design, construction and renovation of buildings that receive a State appropriation to comply with specified energy and environmental building standards”– aka “Green Strings”– NOT a “Code”

Green Building Codes– ICC IgCC– ANSI / ASHRAE / USGBC / IES Standard

189.1

HB 444 - Intent

High-Performance, State-Funded Buildings Standards Act1. Promote effective energy and environmental standards2. Optimize building energy performance3. Increase the demand for EP materials, finishes and

furnishings4. Improve environmental quality5. Create public awareness6. Improve working conditions & reduce building related health

problems7. Reduce dependence on imported energy sources8. Protect and restore natural resources9. Reduce burden on municipal water supply and treatment10. Reduce waste generation11. Improve PA's capacity to design, build and operate high-

performance buildings (create jobs)

HB 444 - Applicability

Facilities Owned By A Commonwealth Agency State-funded (in whole or in part) Major

Facility Projects– New Construction: > 20 kSF– Renovation: > $1,000,000 State Funds– New Construction Lease: > 10 kSF & 90% CWoPA

Must have conditioned space per ASHRAE Standard 90.1

Green Building Codes - IgCC

ICC IgCC– International Code Council International Green

Construction Code aka: “Safe and Sustainable: By the Book”

– Public Version 1.0, released March 16, 2010

http://www.iccsafe.org/cs/IGCC/Pages/default.aspx#

Green Building Codes - IgCC

Uses “model” code approach Establishes minimum & advanced levels of performance (green &

high performance buildings) Works as an overlay to the ICC code family Written in mandatory language that provides a new regulatory

framework Provides performance, prescriptive and pre-engineered solutions Accounts for local conditions (Flood Areas, Greenfield Sites, Light

Pollution, Stormwater BMPs, etc.) Reflects AIA 2030 challenge (50% ↓ by 2010 / CO2n by 2030) Works in tandem with leading green rating systems Designed with local, state & federal law in mind

Green Building Codes – 189.1

ANSI / ASHRAE / USGBC / IES Standard 189.1 Written in Codified Language Jurisdictional Compliance Option of the IGCC

Purpose: The purpose of this standard is to provide minimum requirements for the siting, design, construction, and plan for operation of high-performance green buildings to:a) balance environmental responsibility, resource

efficiency, occupant comfort and well being, and community sensitivity, and

b) support the goal of development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

AEPS - Electricity from alternative resources; 15-year schedule; Net-metering; RECs / SRECs; GATS Tier I: Solar thermal, Wind, Low-impact hydropower,

Geothermal, Biologically derived methane gas / landfill gas, Fuel cells, Biomass energy, Coal mine methane, Black Liquor, Large-scale hydropower

8% ≈ 15,800,000 MWh by 2021 Solar PV: 0.5%

0.5% ≈ 990,000 MWh by 2021 Tier II: Waste coal, Distributed generation systems,

Demand-side management, Large-scale hydropower, Municipal solid waste, Wood pulp / waste, Integrated combined coal gasification

10% ≈ 19,800,000 MWh by 2021

www.puc.state.pa.us

Energy Efficiency - Act 129 Information– Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EE&C) Programs;– EDC and default service provider responsibilities;– Conservation Service Providers;– “Smart Meter” Technology;– Time-Of-Use Rates (TOU);– Real-Time Pricing Plans (RTP);– Default Service Procurement (POLR);– Market Misconduct;– Alternative Energy Sources;– Cost Recovery

www.puc.state.pa.us

$ American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

www.recovery.state.pa.us

$ PA Energy Independence

www.depweb.state.pa.us

Incentive$

Breaking News: Funding Programs - List of energy and

green technology funding programs offered by PA DEP and other Commonwealth agencies, sorted by eligible candidate.

www.dep.state.pa.us (Energy)http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/grants_loans_tax_credits/10395

Small Business (< 100) Programs

Act 129 Energy Efficiency & Conservation Programs (EDC - Electric Distribution Company / Rate Payer Programs)

Small Business Advantage Grant Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant Small Business Pollution Prevention Assistance Account (PPAA) Loan

Program High Performance Building Program Business Energy Investment Federal Tax Credit Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA) PA Green Energy Works ! Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) Environmental Education Grants Alternative and Clean Energy Program (ACE) Renewable Energy Program (Geothermal & Wind) Solar Energy Program PA Sunshine Program (Solar)

Large Business (> 100) Programs

Act 129 Energy Efficiency & Conservation Programs (EDC - Electric Distribution Company / Rate Payer Programs)

Business Energy Investment Federal Tax Credit Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA) PA Green Energy Works! Alternative and Clean Energy Program Alternative Energy Production Tax Credit Environmental Education Grants Renewable Energy Program (Geothermal & Wind) Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) Solar Energy Program

Dennis MaloskeyDennis Maloskey, PE, PE

CWoPA GGGC

www.gggc.state.pa.usdmaloskey@state.pa.us

Comments andComments and

Questions ????Questions ????

What about my home / house ??

ENERGY STAR (energystar.gov)– Home Energy Yardstick / Adviser

Home Energy Saver (hes.lbl.gov) Affordable Comfort (affordablecomfort.org) PassivHaus (passivehouse.us) REGREEN (regreenprogram.org) PA Home Energy (pahomeenergy.org) Keystone HELP (keystonehelp.com)

Residential Low Income Programs (12)

Low-Income Usage Reduction Program (LIURP) (Utility Weatherization Assistance)

Low-Income Heating Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Act 129 Energy Efficiency & Conservation Programs (EDC /

Rate Payer programs) Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program Keystone HELP Loan Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credit High Performance Building Program Hybrid Electric Vehicles Rebate Program Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit Energy Loan (solar financing and PHFA R&R) PA Sunshine Program (solar)

Residential (Up to $150k) Programs (9)

Act 129 Energy Efficiency & Conservation Programs (EDC / Rate Payer programs)

Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program Keystone HELP Loan Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credit High Performance Building Program Hybrid Electric Vehicles Rebate Program Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit Energy Loan (solar financing and PHFA R&R) PA Sunshine Program (solar)

Residential (Over $150k) Programs (8)

Act 129 Energy Efficiency & Conservation Programs (EDC / Rate Payer programs)

Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credit High Performance Building Program Hybrid Electric Vehicles Rebate Program Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit Energy Loan (solar financing and PHFA R&R) PA Sunshine Program (solar)