U S Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR Program

U. S. Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR Program Albany City Council Meeting February 5, 2007 Kathy M. Diehl Energy Star Program Manager

U. S. EPA & ENERGY STAR l EPA Organization l ENERGY STAR Program Overview l ENERGYSTAR Partnerships l Training to Support Partnerships l Financing Municipal Energy Efficiency Projects l Recap l Contact Information

EPA Organization Headquarters Office Washington D. C. Ten Regional Offices Region 9 - San Francisco - California - Nevada - Arizona - Hawaii - Guam - Pacific Isl. Territories l Regulatory and Voluntary Programs l Climate Change – Voluntary Program to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions l l l

ENERGY STAR OVERVIEW l Integral part of EPA’s Climate Change Program addressing residential, commercial and industrial GHG emission source sectors. l In 2005 ENERGY STAR prevented 35 million metric tons of GHG emissions equivalent to the annual emissions of 23 million vehicles. l A significant amount of energy was saved — 150 billion kilowatt hours or 4% of total electricity demand. l Saved businesses, organizations, and consumers about $12 billion in energy cost.

ENERGY STAR OVERVIEW Program Effectiveness in Reducing GHG Emissions (MMTCeq)

ENERGY STAR OVERVIEW l Introduced in 1992 as a voluntary labeling program designed to identify and promote energy efficient products, i. e. , computers and monitors. l The ENERGY STAR label is now on lighting, additional office equipment, home electronics, residential heating and cooling equipment, major appliances, new homes, and commercial and industrial buildings. l Stores in our area that carry ENERGY STAR labeled products: - Radio Shack - Home Depot - Galvin Appliances - Costco

ENERGY STAR OVERVIEW l Home energy efficient choices can save households about a third on their energy bill with similar savings of GHG emissions. l For business an ENERGY STAR partnership offers a proven energy management strategy that helps - measure current energy performance - set goal - track savings - reward improvements.

ENERGY STAR Partnerships l EPA has partnered with more than 8000 private and public sector organizations investing in energy efficiency and reducing energy use in their buildings. l ENERGY STAR delivers the technical information and tools that organizations and consumers need to choose energy efficient solutions and best management practices. l Currently there are eight city partners in California including the City of Pleasanton.

ENERGY STAR PARTNERSHIPS WHY JOIN ENERGY STAR? l ENERGY STAR gives an organization the power to reduce GHG. l Partnering with ENERGY STAR demonstrates environmental leadership, improves energy efficiency, and saves money.

ENERGY STAR PARTNERSHIPS WHY JOIN ENERGY STAR? l National and local recognition is given. - Press Releases - Annual ENERGY STAR Awards Ceremony, Wash. D. C. - Aspen Homes, 2006 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year l In addition there are many opportunities available to highlight achievements within your organization and to the public. - Monthly Newsletter

ENERGY STAR PARTNERSHIPS Cities eligible for two types of partnerships: l Promote ENERGY STAR as an Energy Efficiency Program Sponsor (States, Utilities, or Regional Programs). l Buildings & Plants ( Business, School, or Government committed to improving its energy efficiency)

ENERGY STAR PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM SPONSOR REQUIREMENTS l Sign a Partnership Agreement with US DOE & US EPA to work toward improving the energy performance of external commercial or industrial organizations l Promote ENERGY STAR awareness through national messaging and promotional campaigns l Submit an action plan outlining ENERGY STAR initiatives

ENERGY STAR Partnerships BUILDING & PLANTS PARTNER REQUIREMENTS l Top administrator must sign partnership letter with US EPA Headquarters committing organization to continuous improvement of your energy efficiency - measure, track, and benchmark your energy performance - develop and implement a plan to improve your energy performance - educate staff and public about partnership and achievements with ENERGY STAR l Form a dedicated team & appoint energy director

ENERGY STAR PARTNERSHIPS Local Government Partnership Examples l City of Pleasanton - Building and Plants Partner - ENERGY STAR retrofit city buildings 1. re-lamping 2. HVAC system 3. computers & appliances l City of Scottsdale - Building and Plants Partner - Formed Energy Committee

ENERGY STAR Partnerships Local Government Partnership Example l Passed Resolution committing city to 7% reduction in GHG. l ENERGY STAR Program Sponsor Partner l “Building Performance with ENERGY STAR” Program - improve energy efficiency of buildings and lower operating costs for local businesses - program participants receive 1. free ENERGY STAR benchmarking 2. energy and water audit services 3. customized technical assistance with projects/rebates - paid for through city “Trash Tax” and grant from nonprofit

ENERGY STAR TRAINING ENERGY STAR Online Training Sessions l Assist partners in meeting ENERGY STAR requirements l Introduction to ENERGY STAR l Creating Action Plans l Assessing Performance l Financing Strategies l FAQs

ENERGY STAR TRAINING Building & Plant Partners: Recommend Starting with Assessing Performance l l l How to Rate Energy Performance against similar facilities nationwide with EPA’s Portfolio Manager. Performance ratings provide valuable information for making decisions re: investments in energy efficiency, developing energy management plans, and measuring improvements over time. Eligible building categories include offices, k-12 schools, medical offices, supermarkets, refrigerated & unrefrigerated warehouses

Funding Municipal Energy Efficiency Projects l Federal Tax Credits l California Energy Partnership & Bright Schools Programs l Performance Contracts

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency Commercial Buildings - $1. 80 per sq. ft. to owners or designers of new or existing buildings - save at least 50% of heating and cooling energy of building that meets ASHRAE Standard 90. 1 -2001 - up to $. 60 per sq. ft. for measures affecting any one of the following: building envelope, lighting, or heating & cooling - available for buildings or systems placed in service from January 2006/December 2007 l See ENERGY STAR website l

California Energy Commission Government Energy Partnership & Bright Schools Programs l Existing Facilities & New Construction l Identify cost-effective energy efficient projects l Provide design and follow-up assistance l Fund engineering and/or architectural consultant’s cost - up to $10, 000 for government projects - up to $20, 000 for school projects l Low interest loans available to finance recommendations

Energy Service Performance Contracts l Agreement between a government and private energy services provider (ESP) l ESP identifies and evaluates energy-saving opportunities and recommends improvements that can be paid for through energy savings. l ESP usually guarantees that savings will at least meet annual payments to cover project cost or pay the difference.

ENERGY STAR Recap l ENERGY STAR is an integral part of EPA’s overall Climate Change Program effort to reduce GHG. l Encourages the use of ENERGY STAR products and design to address energy efficiency in buildings l Tools and training available to support energy efficiency efforts l Benefits of partnership: save energy, enhance financial value, demonstrate environmental leadership, achieve national and local recognition

ENERGY STAR Contacts & Websites l Contacts: Kathy Diehl, EPA Region 9, San Francisco, 415 972 -3996, diehl. kathy@epa. gov, ENERGY STAR Residential Buildings, Energy Benchmarking, & Partnerships Dennis Juido, Program Manager, Pacific Gas & Electric Local Government Energy Watch Partnership, 415 972 -5429 l Websites: www. epa. gov www. energystar. gov www. epa. gov/climatechange www. steppfoundation. org/main. htm www. energy. ca. gov/efficiency/partnership www. energy. ca. gov/efficiency/brightschools www. pge. com/biz/rebates/partnerships