1 Green Building Report 2014 2016 2 Green
1 Green Building Report 2014 -2016
2 Green Building Act 1 Established the Green Building Fund 2 Established the Green Building Advisory Council 3 Set green buildings requirements for new constructions and substantial rehabilitations 4 Required the updating and maintenance of building codes @DOEE_DC
3 Green Building Act Requirements Publicly Owned or Publicly Financed Buildings Type Threshold Schools LEED Gold Residential buildings 10, 000 SF or greater Enterprise Green Communities 2015 Non-residential buildings LEED Silver Tenant fit outs 30, 000 SF or greater LEED Certified Privately Owned Buildings 50, 000 SF or greater LEED Certified @DOEE_DC
4 Green Building Progress Greenhouse Gas Emissions per Sector 2006 2013 2015 10. 2 Mt C 02 e 8. 18 Mt C 02 e 8. 02 Mt C 02 e 3% 4% 3% 19% 5% 3%3% 22% 21% 73% Buildings & Energy Transportation Waste Fugitive Emissions Data received from DOEE’S Urban Sustainability Administration 70% 71% @DOEE_DC
5 Policy Timeline 2006 2008 Green Building Act Energy Benchmarking DC SEU 2010 Energy Efficiency Financing Act 2012 Sustainable DC Plan Launched benchmarking Created and disclosure DC PACE program Created the Green Building Fund Set minimum green building standards 2013 Community Renewables Act Enabled community solar Developed a long-term plan for sustainability in the built environment 2014 Green Area Ratio Stormwater Regulations Implemented environmental sustainable zoning Green Codes 2015 2016 Wildlife Action Plan Adopted 2012 International Green Construction Code Renewable Portfolio Standard Update Protects endangered species habitat Creation of Solar for All Provided plan to transition to a new storm water management requirements Created a storm water credits trading platform @DOEE_DC
6 Sustainable DC Net Zero New Buildings Net Zero Retrofits Cut Energy Use 50% Renewable Energy Cut GHG Emissions 50% Adapt to Climate Change Climate Ready Buildings Decrease water use 40% @DOEE_DC
7 Climate Ready DC 1) Analyzed Climate Impacts 2) Assessed Risks & Vulnerabilities • Warmer average temperatures • More dangerously hot days • Longer, hotter, and more frequent heat waves • More frequent and intense rains • Higher tides • Infrastructure • Community Resources • Vulnerable Populations • Natural Resources • Transportation & Utilities • Buildings & Development 3) Identified & • Neighborhoods& Communities • Governance & Implementation Prioritized Adaptation Solutions @DOEE_DC
8 Clean Energy DC The roadmap to meet Sustainable DC’s climate and energy goals @DOEE_DC
9 Green Building Standards • 2013 DC Green Construction Code • Set five compliance pathways to meet standards • Covered buildings 10, 000 SF or greater not subject to the Green Building Act • 2013 Energy Conservation Code • Established new efficiency standards Adjust this color block to accent the image you pair it with. @DOEE_DC
10 The District’s Performance Nationally #1 nationally in LEED per capita certified gross square feet for 3 years running 1 st multifamily passive house retrofit in the country 1 st in nation in community green power purchasing for 5 years running #1 metro area nationally with the most ENERGY STAR certified buildings for 2 years running @DOEE_DC
The District’s Performance: Energy Star, 2012 -2016 11 Energy Star’s #1 Top Metro Area in the Nation from 2014 -2016 Cumulative GHG Emissions Prevented with ENERGY STAR Buildings GHG Emissions prevented (equivalent annual electricity use for a thousand homes) 2012 Cumulative Cost Savings from ENERGY STAR Buildings 350 800 300 700 250 Cost Savings (millions of 500 400 dollars) 600 200 150 300 100 200 50 100 0 0 2013 2014 Data received from ENERGY STAR website 2015 2016 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 @DOEE_DC
The District’s Performance: Energy Star, 2014 -2016 12 Energy Star’s #1 Top Metro Area in the Nation from 2014 -2016 Cumulative GHG Emissions Prevented with ENERGY STAR Cumulative Cost Savings from ENERGY STAR Buildings in the District, 2014 -2016 250 450 GHG Emissions 200 prevented (equivalent 150 annual electricity use for a 100 thousand 50 homes ) 400 350 Cost Savings (millions of 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 2014 2015 Data received from ENERGY STAR website 2016 0 2014 2015 2016 @DOEE_DC
The District’s Performance: Leadership in Energy and 13 Environmental Design (LEED) 116 District buildings received LEED Certifications in 2014 -2016 LEED Certifications by Type from 2014 -2016 140 120 14 100 80 Certifications LEED Certifications by Year 80 49 Certifications 60 40 36 20 0 Certified 74 32 20 17 10 0 Silver Gold Platinum Data received from the US Green Building Council 2014 2015 2016 @DOEE_DC
14 Benchmarking Who Must Report? Type Threshold Requirement Private Buildings Over 50, 000 SF Public Buildings Over 10, 000 SF Must report energy and water consumption Benchmarking Reporting Process Identify Disclosure/ Enforcement Benchmark Collect Submit @DOEE_DC
15 Implementation of Benchmarking Calendar Year Notes: * The 2015 data set was in the middle of the enforcement cycle. ** The 2016 data set had not yet begun the enforcement cycle. Data received from DOEE’S Energy Administration @DOEE_DC
16 Public Building Performance Energy Benchmarking – Public sector key highlights – Public Buildings saw an 8. 3% decrease in weather-normalized Site Energy Use Intensity(EUI) from 2012 -2016. EUI is a measure of energy use. From 2012 -2016: • K-12 public schools Site EUI decreased 10. 6% • District multifamily housings’ Site EUI decreased 8. 5% – In 2016: • Libraries and offices performed better than the national median in terms of Source EUI. • Fire stations performed similarly to the national median in terms of Source EUI. @DOEE_DC
17 Public Building Performance Weather-normalized Site EUI 2012 -2016 for Public Buildings 98. 00 96. 00 94. 00 Weather-Normalized Site EUI (k. Btu/ft 2) 92. 00 95. 68 96. 00 94. 81 8. 3% decrease from 2012 -2016 90. 00 88. 27 88. 00 87. 70 86. 00 84. 00 82. 00 2012 Data received from DOEE’S Energy Administration 2013 2014 2015 2016 Calendar Year @DOEE_DC
18 Public Building Performance by Sector Weather-normalized Site EUI for Public Buildings by Sector 120. 00 100. 00 Weather. Normalized Site EUI (k. Btu/ft 2) 80. 00 60. 00 40. 00 2012 K-12 Schools Data received from DOEE’S Energy Administration 2013 2014 Calendar Year Multifamily Public Housing 2015 2016 Fire Stations @DOEE_DC
19 DC vs National Public Building Performance Public Buildings Median Source EUI as compared to National Median EUI by Sector for 2016 300 250 200 Weather Normalized 150 Source EUI (k. Btu/ft 2) 100 50 0 Fire/Police Station K-12 Schools Office Sector District Median 2016 Data received from DOEE’S Energy Administration Library National Median 2016 @DOEE_DC
20 Private Building Performance Energy Benchmarking – Private sector key highlights – Private Buildings saw an 4. 5% decrease in weather-normalized Site Energy Use Intensity from 2013 -2016. From 2013 -2016: • College and university buildings’ Site EUI decreased by 0. 4% • Office buildings’ Site EUI decreased by 5. 7% • Multifamily housing buildings’ Site EUI decreased by 5. 0% • Hotels’ Site EUI decreased by 3. 2% – In 2016, private college and university buildings, office buildings, multifamily housing buildings, and hotels all performed better than the national median in terms of Source EUI. @DOEE_DC
21 Private Building Performance Weather-normalized Site EUI 2013 -2016 (Private Buildings over 50, 000 SF) 75. 50 74. 44 74. 10 Weather-Normalized Site EUI 73. 50 (k. Btu/ft 2) 73. 12 4. 5% decrease from 2013 -2016 72. 50 71. 09 70. 50 69. 50 68. 50 2013 2014 2015 2016 Calendar Year Data received from DOEE’S Energy Administration @DOEE_DC
Private Building Performance by Sector: Office Buildings Weather-normalized Site EUI for Office Buildings (20132016) 70. 50 69. 36 68. 97 68. 50 67. 71 5. 7% decrease from 2013 -2016 67. 50 Weather-Normalized Site EUI (k. Btu/ft 2) 66. 50 65. 38 65. 50 64. 50 63. 50 62. 50 2013 2014 2015 2016 Calendar Year Number of buildings=305 Data received from DOEE’S Energy Administration @DOEE_DC 22
Private Building Performance by Sector: Multifamily Housing Weather-normalized Site EUI for Multifamily Housing (2013 -2016) 64. 50 63. 47 5. 0% decrease from 62. 502013 -2016 62. 50 Weather-Normalized Site EUI 61. 50 (k. Btu/ft 2) 61. 03 60. 29 60. 50 59. 50 58. 50 2013 2014 2015 2016 Calendar Year Number of buildings= 232 Data received from DOEE’S Energy Administration @DOEE_DC 23
24 DC vs National Private Building Performance Private Buildings: Median Source EUI as compared to the National Median by Facility Type 300 250 200 Weather-Normalized 150 Source EUI (k. Btu/ft 2) 100 50 ity l rs te ve Ho /U ni ul tif Co lle ge M Of fic am ily e 0 Sector District Median 2016 Data received from DOEE’S Energy Administration National Median 2016 @DOEE_DC
25 Building Green: Exemplary Public Project The LEED Platinum 280, 000 square-foot Dunbar Senior High School is a sustainable, low-carbon, world-class learning facility Dunbar High School Picture here of the exemplary project The sustainability features include: • Two 20, 000 -gallon underground cistern tanks • Largest geothermal well system in the city with 500 -foot deep, 362 well geothermal system • 463 k. W solar photovoltaic system comprised of nearly 2000 solar panels delivery around 20 percent of the schools electricity needs @DOEE_DC
26 Building Green: Exemplary Private Project An 11 -story, LEED Platinum office building located near several public transit lines 1200 17 th Street NW Project accomplishments • Completed in 2014 by Akridge, 1200 17 th Street consists of 169, 000 RSF of trophy quality office space • Considered a “Walker’s Paradise” by Walk. Score. com, the building is located near four metro lines • The property achieved LEED Platinum certification as well as Energy Star certification • Abundant daylight is provided by floor-to-ceiling glass @DOEE_DC
Building Green: Exemplary Publicly Financed Project 27 A multifamily affordable housing retrofit completed in 2015 in Southeast DC Weinberg Commons • Low-cost, energy-efficient redevelopment of three 1960 s era buildings • 36 units of affordable housing • Significant reduction in utility costs for residents • 1 st multifamily passive house retrofit in the country • Cuts energy use by at least 60% above standard codes • Improves air quality, comfort, and resilience @DOEE_DC
28 Green Building Act Exemptions • No exemptions were granted in 2014 -2016. • Exemption requests were submitted for issues such as: – The use of gross square footage as measured by the tax assessment by the Office of Tax and Revenue as opposed to that in an appraisal – Projects being completed in phased construction – Questions around the definition of substantial improvement @DOEE_DC
29 The Green Building Fund supports: - Improved sustainability performance outcomes - 20 staff positions across DOEE and DCRA - Innovation and research - the Green Light Grant Program makes up 34% of expenditures - Promotion of sustainable building practices - Overcoming barriers to achieving energy efficient buildings Fiscal Year Fund Expenditures Balance Revenues 2014 $1, 821, 433 $1, 143, 290 $678, 143 2015 $1, 917, 286 $1, 847, 261 $70, 026 2016 $2, 024, 426 $1, 833, 534 $190, 892 @DOEE_DC
30 Green Building Grant Program $ Research Educate Engage Innovate Implement 2013 185, 000 Smart Buildings Plan X X $ 75, 000 Energy Benchmarking Quality Assurance X X $ 68, 598 Green Appraisals X X $ 100, 000 Greening the MLS X X X $ 130, 000 Green Building Displays X $ 207, 000 Smarter DC Challenge X X X $ 440, 000 Green Finance Structures X X X $ 225, 000 Microgrid Feasibility Study X X X $ 200, 000 Resident – Energy & Water Competition X X X $ 149, 893 Sustainable Communities Planning & Analysis X X X $ 49, 939 Cool Roof Map X X $ 20, 000 2016 2015 2014 Expenditures Total: $1, 645, 430 Program Total: $1, 830, 430 @DOEE_DC
31 Grant Program Highlight: Value of Green Researched analyzed how high-performance homes were valued in the District and worked to build capacity for green appraisals in the District Greening the Multiple List Service Funds granted: $130, 000 Outcomes: • Added high performance housing attributes to the MRIS database in June 2015 • Published a final report Greening Real Estate Appraisals Funds granted: $100, 000 Outcomes: • Published a case study and final report • Offered a four-part training series for the appraisal industry in 2015 High-Performance Homes (HPH) Construction Hot Spots (in dark green) @DOEE_DC
Grant Program Highlight: Green Resident Engagement Competition and educational series for multifamily buildings on energy and water reductions and recycling • • • Funds granted: $150, 000 Outcomes: Ran two competitions focused on resident energy and water reductions between multi-family buildings Created toolkit for running an energy and water reduction competition Completed toolkit and offered training for resident recycling in public housing @DOEE_DC 32
33 Grant Program Highlight: Green Finance Researched analyzed innovative green funding mechanisms to support clean energy and deep green building costs • • Funds granted: $225, 000 Outcomes: Created recommendations and a report on the potential for a Green Bank in the District Suggested use of incentives and initiatives to foster deep building retrofits • Suggestions incorporated into draft of Clean Energy DC @DOEE_DC
34 Forthcoming Initiatives 2017 Climate Ready DC Plan 2018 Solar for All Helps provide solar to a wide constituency in the District Outlines DC’s strategy for climate resilience Green Bank Construction Code Update Release of new city construction codes Introduces legislation to establish a DC Green Bank to deploy capital for clean energy projects 100 Resilient Cities Moves the city towards greater climate change resilience Clean Energy DC Plan Moves towards net zero emissions for new construction and energy retrofits for existing buildings Sustainable DC 2. 0 Updates D. C. ’s citywide sustainability plan to reflect changes in policies, programs and technologies. @DOEE_DC
35 Conclusion DOEE contact: DCRA contact: Maribeth De. Lorenzo David Epley Deputy Director Urban Sustainability Administration DOEE Green Building Program Manager Green Building Division DCRA Email: maribeth. delorenzo@dc. gov Email: green. building@dc. gov @DOEE_DC
36 Glossary • Energy Use Intensity(EUI) represents a building’s energy use in terms of its size. It is expressed in energy per square foot per year. A low EUI means a high energy performance, while a high EUI signifies a low energy performance. • Weather-normalized is a process by which data is cleaned. The data is processed to reflect energy use as it would have been if the weather experienced was the 30 year average temperatures. Weathernormalized data is used to eliminate outliers and to ensure that data can be compared. • Site EUI represents the total heat and electricity used by the building. It is a reflection of the energy bought directly for use at a building. • Source EUI represents the total amount of raw fuel that is needed for a building to operate. It is a reflection of the total energy consumed including that from delivery and production losses. Definitions pulled from EPA’s energy star website @DOEE_DC
37 Resources • • DC Sustainable Energy Utility • Giuls Kunkel, Account Manager gkunkel@dcseu. com • For more information, visit: https: //www. dcseu. com/ DOEE’s DC Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) • Upasana Kaku, Senior Analyst, Urban Ingenuity ukaku@urbaningenuity. com • For more information, visit: http: //doee. dc. gov/service/property-assessed-clean -energy • DOEE’s River Smart Communities Program • rs. communities@dc. gov • For more information, visit: http: //doee. dc. gov/service/riversmart-communities @DOEE_DC
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