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The EPA CommunityThe EPA CommunityEnergy ChallengeEnergy Challenge

Shubhada KambliShubhada Kambli

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPAU.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA))

Framingham, MAFramingham, MA

December 16, 2008December 16, 2008


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Overview:Overview:

Community EnergyCommunity Energy

ChallengeChallenge EPA is Challenging Every City and TownEPA is Challenging Every City and Town

to:to:

Commit to energy efficiency by takingCommit to energy efficiency by takingthe Challengethe Challenge

Benchmark buildings, schools, and/orBenchmark buildings, schools, and/orwastewater treatment facilitieswastewater treatment facilities

Set a target to reduce energy use bySet a target to reduce energy use by10% or more10% or more

Promote energy efficiency andPromote energy efficiency andrenewable energy in the communityrenewable energy in the community

High Profile Regional and NationalHigh Profile Regional and NationalENERGY STAR RecognitionENERGY STAR Recognition

EPA will provide free training andEPA will provide free training andtechnical supporttechnical support


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Group EffortGroup Effort

EPA is working with numerous stakeholdersEPA is working with numerous stakeholdersto promote clean energy and the Communityto promote clean energy and the CommunityEnergy Challenge:Energy Challenge:

Utilities and ESCOsUtilities and ESCOs

Non-profit organizations ICLEI, Jordan Institute,Non-profit organizations ICLEI, Jordan Institute,Clean Air Cool Planet, NEEP, Alliance for ClimateClean Air Cool Planet, NEEP, Alliance for ClimateActionAction

State Environmental and Energy OfficesState Environmental and Energy Offices Clean Energy TrustsClean Energy Trusts

Congressional DelegationCongressional Delegation

US Conference of MayorsUS Conference of Mayors


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Background:Background:

Why energy performance?Why energy performance?

Cut waste.Cut waste.

Save money.Save money.

Limit emissions.Limit emissions.


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In 2007, Americans - with theIn 2007, Americans - with thehelp of ENERGY STAR -help of ENERGY STAR -

savedsaved$16 billion$16 billion, and, and4040

MMTMMTof greenhouse gasof greenhouse gasemissions.emissions.

Environmental leadershipEnvironmental leadership

through superior energythrough superior energyperformanceperformance

Guidance, tools, andGuidance, tools, and

resources to helpresources to helporganizations achieveorganizations achieve

ENERGY STARA Voluntary Partnership


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ENERGY STARENERGY STARisis

broad-basedbroad-based Consumer products.

New Homes.

Existing buildings.


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400% variation400% variation

in energy use intensity of buildingsin energy use intensity of buildings

(Source: Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption(Source: Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption

Survey)Survey)

Variation that is not explainedVariation that is not explained

by age, technology, hours, size,by age, technology, hours, size,

climateclimate

EPAs extensive researchEPAs extensive research

showsshows


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EPA NEs Green LabEPA NEs Green Lab

EPA New Englands Regional Lab in Chelmsford, MAEPA New Englands Regional Lab in Chelmsford, MAwas the first EPA lab in the U.S. to earn LEED Goldwas the first EPA lab in the U.S. to earn LEED Goldcertificationcertification

Regional Labs energy consumption has been reducedRegional Labs energy consumption has been reduced

by 31% and saved $207,000 in 2007 alone.by 31% and saved $207,000 in 2007 alone. Energy saving measures:Energy saving measures:

Expanding night/weekend hoursExpanding night/weekend hours Shutting down analytical equipment and processesShutting down analytical equipment and processes

Manually adjusting chiller / heat supplyManually adjusting chiller / heat supply

temperature and humidity controlstemperature and humidity controls Maximizing naturalMaximizing natural

lightinglighting Conducting dailyConducting daily

end of dayend of day

walk-throughswalk-throughs


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You cant manage what you dontYou cant manage what you dontmeasuremeasure..

Until recently, a standardized,Until recently, a standardized,comparable metric of wholecomparable metric of wholebuilding energy performancebuilding energy performance diddid

not existnot exist!! EPAsEPAs Energy PerformanceEnergy Performance

Rating SystemRating System was developed towas developed tomeet this need.meet this need.

Do You Know How WellDo You Know How Well

Your Facilities Perform?Your Facilities Perform?


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Fuel Efficiency

Rating: MPG

Is 10 MPG high or low for anautomobile?

EPA Energy

Performance

Rating

Is 80 kBtu/sf/yr high or low for

a building?

Performance Rating SystemsPerformance Rating Systems

Common knowledge.

Even many

building experts

dont know.


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How Does ENERGYHow Does ENERGY

STARs Portfolio ManagerSTARs Portfolio Manager

work?work?

J i th Ch llJ t


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Join the Challenge Jo n t e a engeStep 1: Make aStep 1: Make a

CommitmentCommitmentSubmit a commitment letter, and then:Submit a commitment letter, and then: Set a community goal to reduce energySet a community goal to reduce energy

intensity in public buildings, wastewaterintensity in public buildings, wastewater

treatment facilities and/or schoolstreatment facilities and/or schools by 10% orby 10% ormoremore

EPA estimates that - on average - 30% of theEPA estimates that - on average - 30% of theenergy used in public buildings is wastedenergy used in public buildings is wasted A 10% reduction is well within everyones reachA 10% reduction is well within everyones reach

Typical town of 25,000 spends well over $1Typical town of 25,000 spends well over $1million on energy for buildingsmillion on energy for buildings 10% reduction would save up to $100,000 each10% reduction would save up to $100,000 each

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Join the ChallengeJoin the Challenge

Step 2: StrategizeStep 2: Strategize

Convene stakeholdersConvene stakeholders

Energy Committee,Energy Committee, Municipal staff,Municipal staff,

Interns,Interns,

Utilities,Utilities, ENERGY STARENERGY STAR

Service and ProductService and Product

Provider NetworkProvider Network


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Join theJoin the ChallengeChallengeStep 3: Action PlanStep 3: Action Plan

Develop and Implement ActionDevelop and Implement ActionPlanPlan

Whos working on the project? WhatWhos working on the project? Whatneeds to get done? How will reductionsneeds to get done? How will reductionsbe achieved?be achieved?

Main tasks:Main tasks: Gathering and inputting dataGathering and inputting data Prioritizing buildings for retrofits, on-Prioritizing buildings for retrofits, on-

site auditssite audits

Planning FinancialsPlanning Financials


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o n eo n e a engea engeStep 4: Work withStep 4: Work with

ENERGY STAR, UtilitiesENERGY STAR, Utilitiesand ESCOsand ESCOs

Learn:Learn:Building Upgrade ManualBuilding Upgrade Manual,,

WebexWebex

Analyze:Analyze: On-site AuditsOn-site Audits

Take Action:Take Action: RetrofitsRetrofits
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=business.bus_upgrade_manualhttp://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=business.bus_upgrade_manualhttps://energystar.webex.com/mw0304l/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=energystarhttps://energystar.webex.com/mw0304l/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=energystarhttps://energystar.webex.com/mw0304l/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=energystarhttp://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=business.bus_upgrade_manual


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Join the ChallengeJoin the Challenge

Step 5: Promote EE and REStep 5: Promote EE and RE

RenewablesRenewables Green Power PartnershipGreen Power Partnership

Consumer ENERGY STAR Efficiency ResourcesConsumer ENERGY STAR Efficiency Resources

YardstickYardstick ENERGY STAR New HomesENERGY STAR New Homes

Educational materialsEducational materials Rebate FinderRebate Finder Interactive Virtual Home TourInteractive Virtual Home Tour
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=home_energy_yardstick.showStep2http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=home_energy_yardstick.showStep2http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=rebate.rebate_locatorhttp://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=rebate.rebate_locatorhttp://www.epa.gov/region1/eco/energy/assets/images/BrocktonBrightfields.jpghttp://www.epa.gov/region1/eco/energy/assets/images/searsburg_7turbines.jpghttp://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=rebate.rebate_locatorhttp://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=home_energy_yardstick.showStep2


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Join the ChallengeJoin the ChallengeStep 6: Gain RecognitionStep 6: Gain Recognition

Community Energy ChallengeCommunity Energy Challenge Community Energy Challenge WebsiteCommunity Energy Challenge Website

Success StoriesSuccess Stories Recognition EventsRecognition Events

ENERGY STAR National RecognitionENERGY STAR National Recognition ENERGY STAR Leaders for energy intensityENERGY STAR Leaders for energy intensity

reductions of 10% or morereductions of 10% or more

ENERGY STAR Label for Buildings scoring 75ENERGY STAR Label for Buildings scoring 75or higheror higher

Automatic enrollment in national ENERGYAutomatic enrollment in national ENERGYSTAR ChallengeSTAR Challenge

E C iE C it CC
http://www.epa.gov/region1/eco/energy/energy-challenge.htmlhttp://www.epa.gov/region1/eco/energy/energy-challenge.htmlhttp://www.epa.gov/region1/eco/energy/energy-challenge.html


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Every CommunityEvery CommunityCanCan

BenefitBenefit

from Energy Efficiencyfrom Energy Efficiency

The Community EnergyThe Community EnergyChallenge involves:Challenge involves:

Make the commitmentMake the commitment Engage community membersEngage community members

Set a Community GoalSet a Community Goal Assess performanceAssess performance Recognize AchievementsRecognize Achievements


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ResourcesResources

ENERGY STAR Web siteENERGY STAR Web site

www.energystar.govwww.energystar.gov

Portfolio ManagerPortfolio Manager Target FinderTarget Finder Cash Flow Opportunity CalculatorCash Flow Opportunity Calculator Quantity QuotesQuantity Quotes

Community Energy Challenge WebCommunity Energy Challenge WebSiteSitehttp://www.epa.gov/region1/eco/energy/energy-http://www.epa.gov/region1/eco/energy/energy-challenge.htmlchallenge.html


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its not on a sustainable pathits not on a sustainable path

If its not energy efficient If its not energy efficient

Contact UsContact Us

U.S. EPA Region 1

Shubhada Kambli

[email protected]

www.energystar.gov
mailto:[email protected]

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