KEY TO GREEN BUILDING KEY TO GREEN BUILDING, LEED & INCENTIVESAlison Y. Rivenburgh, LEED AP

Overview

Key to green building Key to green building LEED Rebate and incentives Rebate and incentives

San Antonio City Incentive Scorecard SAWS Conservation Rebates & Audits SAWS Conservation Rebates & Audits CPS Energy Conservation Rebates Federal Tax Incentives Federal Tax Incentives

Site Planningg

Consider the following impacts your building or home will have on a site: Site selection Site selection

What will the impacts be to the local ecosystems? Near access to local transportation, bike lanes, etc.? What amenities are close to the project site?

Landscaping Are the plants on the SAWS WaterSaver Landscape Plant List? Are you keeping turf grass to a minimum and if grass is used is it a prairie mix, bermuda, buffalo, or zoysia varieties? Are you conserving existing habitats?

Hardscapes Reduce stormwater runoff from leaving the site by designing the site to have minimal impermeable surfaces Reduce stormwater runoff from leaving the site by designing the site to have minimal impermeable surfaces. Use reflective hardscapes like concrete versus asphalt Provide covered parking on areas where asphalt is used Install the minimum parking requirement by building code Hardscapes

Light Pollution Only use down-lighting for exterior lighting Install motion-sensors for exterior lighting to reduce the usage of lighting at night Design lighting, so that the lighting does not leave the project site’s perimeter

Water Conservation

Take the following water conservation strategies into account:I d Indoors Toilets - average flush rate of 1.28 gallons per flush or less Faucets – average flow-rate of 1.5 gallons per minute or less Showerheads – average flow-rate 1.5 – 2.0 Consider the using the new EPA WaterSense program that has approved list of water saving Consider the using the new EPA WaterSense program that has approved list of water saving

fixtures that include testing of performance of the fixtures For retrofits utilize SAWS rebate programs

Landscape Irrigation Consider using plants from the SAWS WaterSavers plant list to reduce irrigation needs Consider using plants from the SAWS WaterSavers plant list to reduce irrigation needs Rainwater collection – will reduce the need for potable water use for irrigation needs Tap-into the SAWS recycled water line for irrigation needs, if your project is in the vicinity of the

water line Process Water Reduction

Use Tier 1 – Clothes waters (www.cee1.org) Prerinse spray valves – 1.4 gallons per minute or less Ice machines - Use no water-cooled machines

Machines with >175 lbs./day must use 20 gallons/100 lbs. or lessM h h 175 lb /d 30 ll /100 lb l Machines with < 175 lbs./day must use 30 gallons/100 lbs. or less

Energy Conservationgy

Take the following energy conservation strategies into account: Lighting Lighting

Design the space to maximize daylighting to reduce the lighting loads Use CFL’s instead of incandescent fixtures Install motion sensors for lighting where ever possible Install daylighting sensors that will allow the light-levels to be adjusted Install solar t bes Install solar tubes

Building systems Install and ENERGY STAR roof Install spray-foam insulation versus batt-insulation Install HVAC ducts in conditioned space Install HVAC systems that are 15% more efficient than ASHRAE 90.1-2007 for commercial buildings Install HVAC systems that are 16 SEER for residential projects Install insulation with the equivalent rating of R-19 on walls and R-30 on ceiling ENERGY STAR certified building or home Install systems that are at least 15% more efficient than current building code Install systems that are at least 15% more efficient than current building code Hot water heaters options:

Tankless hot water heater Solar hot water heater ENERGY STAR rated hot water heater Insure that the hot water heater no more than 25 feet from all fixtures, and if not, install a hot-water-on-demand , ,

systems to compensate for the long distance from fixtures

Materials ConservationTake the following materials conservation strategies into account:

#1 – REUSE AN EXISTING BUILDING Waste Management During and After Construction - Recycling Utilize materials that have high amounts of recycled content. Examples of such materials:

Roofing Carpet

Til Tile Gypsum board Concrete with fly-ash content Insulation Steel MDF Wood doors with a core Ceiling tiles Laminate materials Particlebaord Particlebaord

Utilize materials that are manufactured and extracted locally Install sustainable harvested woods Utilize materials that are rapidly renewable such as:

Cotton Batt insulation Bamboo products Wheat, Straw, or Linseed-based products Cork or natural rubber products

Indoor Environmental Qualityy

Take the following indoor environmental strategies into account:C id ti l f f h Consider acoustical performance of each room

Install at a minimum a MERV 8 filter or better Cover HVAC ducts during construction and protect absorptive

materials until being installed from moisture and dustmaterials until being installed from moisture and dust Use low VOC adhesives, sealants, paints, and coatings Use no-added urea-formaldehyde composite woods and laminating

adhesivesadhesives When installing carpet install Green Label Plus carpet and consider

carpet tiles Provide controllability of lighting for each end-usery g g Provide views to the outside for all occupants, if possible Provide as much daylight as possible to reach most spaces in your

building Survey your occupants after occupied for several months to measure

their satisfaction with the level of comfort in their space

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LEED Registered Projects in SAg j

There are currently 46 LEED projects There are currently 46 LEED projects registered with the USGBC with: LEED EB – 12 projects registeredp j g LEED-NC: 15 projects registered LEED-CS: 6 projectsp j LEED-CI: 7 projects LEED for Schools: 3 projects LEED for Retail: 3 projects

City of San AntonioI ti S dIncentive ScorecardThe San Antonio City provides incentives to encourage business and residential development in specific targeted areas such as: New development or redevelopment of property New development or redevelopment of property Restoration or rehabilitation of historic/heritage Neighborhood and downtown revitalization New business development in targeted industries Affordable and market-rate housing

Incentives include: tax incentives, fee incentives, financing, regulatory reductions, and workforce development assistance. Source: http://www.sanantonio.gov/incentives/?res=1280&ver=true

City of San AntonioI ti S dIncentive ScorecardThe Scorecard will help:pInvestorsDevelopersRelocation consultantsReal estate executives

Scorecard Benefits: Streamlined development incentive award process Streamlined development incentive award process Reduced application time and money Increased customer service and accountabilityy

Source: http://www.sanantonio.gov/incentives/?res=1280&ver=true

City of San AntonioI ti S dIncentive Scorecard

The Incentive Scorecard System ff i ti th h d ti

Projects can receive points for the following G B ld P d Poffers incentives through reductions,

waivers or rebates of fees for the following: Street and sidewalk closures

Green Building Programs and Practices:Commercial Projects LEED Certified Building

Certified (20 pts ) Preliminary Plan Review/Plan

Review by Appointment Plan Review and Building Permits

Certified (20 pts.) Silver or Above (30 pts.)

Residential Projects San Antonio Water System

Water & Sewer Impact Fees

Residential Projects LEED for Homes - Any Certification (30 pts.) Build San Antonio Green Certified (15 pts.)

To qualify for any waivers / reductions through the Incentive Scorecard a project must score at least 60 points. Projects can receive up to 100% waiver on both commercial or residential depending on the project score.

Th l i th SAWS W t d S I t F hi h i d t $100 000 The only cap is on the SAWS Water and Sewer Impact Fee, which is capped at $100,000 for a subdivision, a multi-family apartment project, or a large mixed-use commercial and residential phased project only. This does not apply to commercial projects.

Source: http://www.sanantonio.gov/toolkit/scorecard.asp

City of San AntonioI ti S dIncentive ScorecardContact Information for the Incentive Scorecard:Co ac o a o o e ce ve Sco eca d:

Barbara AnkamahCity of San AntonioCity of San Antonio210.207.8162bankamah@sanantonio.gov

SAWS Large Scale Retrofit ProgramLarge Scale Retrofit ProgramA business will receive a rebate of up to 50% of the installed cost of new watersaving equipment.

Rebate Determination: The rebate, for up to one-half of the installed cost, is determined by the actual water savings the life of the equipment and the installed determined by the actual water savings, the life of the equipment, and the installed cost.

The following are examples of equipment changes eligible for a rebate are: Replacement of water-cooled equipment with new air-cooled equipment Process water reclamation systems Air conditioning condensate capture and reuse Elimination of water Intensive phases of industrial processes Cooling Tower modifications Industrial laundry equipment upgrades

I i l i Improvements in cleaning processes

Source: http://www.saws.org/conservation/commercial/retrofit.shtml

SAWS T il t R t fit PToilet Retrofit Program

Replace old high water use residential and industrial Replace old high water use residential and industrial style toilets with new high-efficiency toilets –provided by SAWS absolutely free!

Qualification Requirement: SAWS Commercial Water qCustomers replacing high flow toilets installed prior to 1992. Most non-profit customers qualify for the free installation of the free high-efficiency toilets.

Source: http://www.saws.org/conservation/commercial/toilets/

SAWSOth C i l C ti R b t & A ditOther Commercial Conservation Rebates & Audits

Commercial Cooling Tower AuditSAWS i ff i f di h h l i h SAWS is offering a free audit that can help you improve the performance of your cooling tower.

Certified WaterSaver Program: Car WashesToday's WaterSaver Car Wash Program results in real water Today s WaterSaver Car Wash Program results in real water savings, protects water quality, provides recognition and financial incentives for program participants.

Certified WaterSaver Program: RestaurantsgRetrofitting your business with water-conserving products can lower your operating costs. SAWS is offering you free retrofits and installation to help you become a Certified WaterSaver!G lf F SA Golf Fore SA Golf Fore SA is the first program of its kind to help golf courses develop conservation and community-oriented practices and provide certification for their achievement.

Source: http://www.saws.org/conservation/commercial/

CPS EnergyC ti R b tConservation Rebates

The 2009 Commercial Rebate Budget is currently under review.The current facts available about the up-coming 2009 rebate program are: Retrofit equipment energy measures must exceed current local, state,

d f d l i i ffi i d d I ll i and federal minimum efficiency standards. In all cases, equipment must meet local codes and permits for rebates to be granted.

Rebates are typically available for large retrofits for:Li hti Lighting

Roofing HVAC

There will also be rebates available for There will also be rebates available for: Photovoltaic (PV) installations High efficiency motors Window coatings Window coatings

Source: http://www.cpsenergy.com/Commercial/Rebates_Programs/

Federal Tax DeductionsB ildi E l Li hti & H ti & C li S tBuilding Envelope, Lighting, & Heating & Cooling Systems

Tax Deduction for owners or designers of new or existing buildings that t $1 80 f t i il bl fsave up to $1.80 per square foot is available for:

Buildings that save at least 50% of the heating and cooling energy of buildings that meets ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2001.

Partial deductions of up to $.60 per square foot can be taken for measures affecting any one of three building systems:

B ildi l Building envelope Lighting Heating and cooling systems

Qualified Software for Calculating Commercial Building Tax Deductions: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/qualified_software.html

Source: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/tax_commercial.htmll

Federal Tax DeductionsB i I t t T C ditBusiness Investment Tax CreditEligible Technologies:g g Solar Water Heat Solar Space Heat

Geothermal Heat Pumps CHP/Cogeneration

Solar Thermal Electric Solar Thermal Process Heat

Solar Hybrid Lighting Direct Use Geothermal

Photovoltaics Wind, Biomass

Microturbines

Geothermal Electric Fuel Cells

Source: http://www.dsireusa.org/library/includes/incentive2.cfm?Incentive_Code=US02F&State=federal%C2%A4tpageid=1&ee=1&re=1

Federal Tax DeductionsB i I t t T C dit ( t )Business Investment Tax Credit (cont.)

Amount: Eligible System Size: 30% for solar, fuel cells and small

wind 10% for geothermal, microturbines

d CHP

Small wind turbines: 100 kW or less

Fuel cells: 0.5 kW or greaterand CHP

Maximum Incentive: Fuel cells: $1,500 per 0.5 kW

Microturbines: 2 MW or less CHP: 50 MW or less Equipment/Installation

Microturbines: $200 per kW Small wind turbines placed in

service 10/4/08 - 12/31/08: $4 000

q p /Requirements: Fuel cells Microturbines and CHP systems

$4,000 Small wind turbines placed in

service after 12/31/08: no limitAll h l bl h l

ymust meet specific energy-efficiency criteria

All other eligible technologies: no limit

Source: http://www.dsireusa.org/library/includes/incentive2.cfm?Incentive_Code=US02F&State=federal%C2%A4tpageid=1&ee=1&re=1

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