SEEA Presentation to SEES March 2006 SEEA Presentation to SEES February 2006 SOUTHEAST ENERGY EFFICIENCY ALLIANCE

SEEA Presentation to SEES March 2006

SEEA Presentation to SEESSEEA Presentation to SEESFebruary 2006February 2006

SOUTHEAST ENERGY EFFICIENCY ALLIANCE


Who is SEEA?Who is SEEA?

Covering 11 southeastern states 71 million residents

Covering 11 southeastern states 71 million residents

The Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance builds regional partnerships to promote and achieve energy efficiency for a cleaner environment, a more prosperous economy, and a higher quality of life.


SEEA ParticipantsSEEA Participants

State, federal & local governments, electric and natural gas utilities, businesses (energy users and efficiency suppliers), and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) (environment, low income housing, etc.).

State, federal & local governments, electric and natural gas utilities, businesses (energy users and efficiency suppliers), and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) (environment, low income housing, etc.).


What does SEEA do?What does SEEA do?

Regional champion for energy efficiency. Round table for participant discussion and

resolution. Education and Program provider. Information Clearinghouse for members,

governments and the press. Modeled on other regional alliances.

Regional champion for energy efficiency. Round table for participant discussion and

resolution. Education and Program provider. Information Clearinghouse for members,

governments and the press. Modeled on other regional alliances.


What can SEEA do?What can SEEA do?

Assist with Building Code improvement/ implementation.

Energy Star promotion. Lead programs and workshops that promote

and support energy efficiency (Demand Side Management).

Conduct workshops to educate and promote the Federal Tax Incentives for Energy Efficiency (EPAct 2005).

Coordinate Energy Efficiency Activities in region.

Support networking of key players in energy.

Assist with Building Code improvement/ implementation.

Energy Star promotion. Lead programs and workshops that promote

and support energy efficiency (Demand Side Management).

Conduct workshops to educate and promote the Federal Tax Incentives for Energy Efficiency (EPAct 2005).

Coordinate Energy Efficiency Activities in region.

Support networking of key players in energy.


How can you work with SEEA?

How can you work with SEEA?

State and regional meetingsOne-on-one discussionWorkshopsWorking groupsSEEA MembershipEducation and Program

Development

State and regional meetingsOne-on-one discussionWorkshopsWorking groupsSEEA MembershipEducation and Program

Development


Federal Tax IncentivesFederal Tax Incentives

Areas of Energy Efficient Building Incentives

New Residential ConstructionExisting Residential RenovationCommercial/Industrial

Other incentives: Solar, Vehicle, Fuel Cells

Areas of Energy Efficient Building Incentives

New Residential ConstructionExisting Residential RenovationCommercial/Industrial

Other incentives: Solar, Vehicle, Fuel Cells


Existing Home IncentivesExisting Home IncentivesCredit goes to homeowner

A credit of 10% of component costs (but not installation costs) for: Insulation (meeting efficiency levels defined in the 2001

Supplement to the International Energy Conservation Code -- IECC)

Windows (meeting ENERGY STAR or IECC requirements; there is a $200 ceiling on the tax credit for windows

Storm windows and doors, which when combined with existing windows and doors meet IECC requirements

Sealing to limit air infiltration ENERGY STAR Metal Roofs

A credit of $150-300 for heating and cooling equipment meeting defined efficiency levels

A credit of $300 for water heaters meeting defined efficiency levels.

Credit goes to homeowner A credit of 10% of component costs (but not installation costs)

for: Insulation (meeting efficiency levels defined in the 2001

Supplement to the International Energy Conservation Code -- IECC)

Windows (meeting ENERGY STAR or IECC requirements; there is a $200 ceiling on the tax credit for windows

Storm windows and doors, which when combined with existing windows and doors meet IECC requirements

Sealing to limit air infiltration ENERGY STAR Metal Roofs

A credit of $150-300 for heating and cooling equipment meeting defined efficiency levels

A credit of $300 for water heaters meeting defined efficiency levels.


New Home IncentivesNew Home Incentives

Incentive goes to builder Tax incentives of $2,000 for new

homes. Homes must be designed to use 50

percent less energy for heating and cooling than a reference home design that meets the standards of Section 404 of the 2004 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

The rules set rely heavily on home energy rating procedures developed by the national Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET).

Incentive goes to builder Tax incentives of $2,000 for new

homes. Homes must be designed to use 50

percent less energy for heating and cooling than a reference home design that meets the standards of Section 404 of the 2004 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

The rules set rely heavily on home energy rating procedures developed by the national Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET).


New Manufactured HomesNew Manufactured Homes

Incentive goes to builder Manufactured homes (those governed by federal

construction standards), allowing builders of theses homes to qualify for either a $2,000 credit, using procedures similar to those applicable to new homes

$1,000 credit if homes are documented to save 30 percent of the heating and cooling energy compared to a reference home that meets the standards of Section 404 of the 2004 IECC.

Homes that are certified under the Energy Star Homes program for manufactured homes also qualify for the $1,000 credit.

Incentive goes to builder Manufactured homes (those governed by federal

construction standards), allowing builders of theses homes to qualify for either a $2,000 credit, using procedures similar to those applicable to new homes

$1,000 credit if homes are documented to save 30 percent of the heating and cooling energy compared to a reference home that meets the standards of Section 404 of the 2004 IECC.

Homes that are certified under the Energy Star Homes program for manufactured homes also qualify for the $1,000 credit.


Commercial IncentivesCommercial Incentives

Equal to the cost of energy efficient commercial building property placed in service not to exceed $1.80/square foot.

Must reduce total annual energy and power costs with respect to the interior lighting systems, heating, cooling, ventilation, and hot water systems by 50 percent or more in comparison to a reference building which meets the minimum requirements of ASHRAE Standard 90.1–2001.

Standard 90.1–2001 as in effect on April 2, 2003 (includes addenda adopted through that date—specifically excludes the lighting power changes.)

Essentially requires energy simulation to justify the deduction.

Equal to the cost of energy efficient commercial building property placed in service not to exceed $1.80/square foot.

Must reduce total annual energy and power costs with respect to the interior lighting systems, heating, cooling, ventilation, and hot water systems by 50 percent or more in comparison to a reference building which meets the minimum requirements of ASHRAE Standard 90.1–2001.

Standard 90.1–2001 as in effect on April 2, 2003 (includes addenda adopted through that date—specifically excludes the lighting power changes.)

Essentially requires energy simulation to justify the deduction.


Commercial Incentives Cont.Commercial Incentives Cont. Partial Allowance

Department of Energy to recommend % targets to the Department of Treasury for subsystem credits for interior lighting, HVAC, water heating, and envelope.

Up to $0.60/square foot per subsystem.

Calculating and Verifying the Deduction Energy to recommend methods to Treasury for qualifying

computer software which provides Data required by Treasury for tax filing purposes and Documentation of the energy efficiency features of the building

and its projected annual energy costs. Inspection and testing by qualified individuals shall be performed.

Qualified individuals shall be recognized by an organizations certified by Treasury.

For Federal, state and local government buildings, the deduction can be allocated to the designer. IRS will publish rules on this.

Partial Allowance Department of Energy to recommend % targets to the

Department of Treasury for subsystem credits for interior lighting, HVAC, water heating, and envelope.

Up to $0.60/square foot per subsystem.

Calculating and Verifying the Deduction Energy to recommend methods to Treasury for qualifying

computer software which provides Data required by Treasury for tax filing purposes and Documentation of the energy efficiency features of the building

and its projected annual energy costs. Inspection and testing by qualified individuals shall be performed.

Qualified individuals shall be recognized by an organizations certified by Treasury.

For Federal, state and local government buildings, the deduction can be allocated to the designer. IRS will publish rules on this.


5 Ways to claim deduction5 Ways to claim deduction

1. Whole building 50% energy cost reduction

2. Partial Deduction – Lighting Target3. Partial Deduction – HVAC Target4. Partial Deduction – Envelope Target5. Interim Lighting Rules using

ASHRAE prescriptive lighting tables (9.3.1.1 and 9.3.1.2)

1. Whole building 50% energy cost reduction

2. Partial Deduction – Lighting Target3. Partial Deduction – HVAC Target4. Partial Deduction – Envelope Target5. Interim Lighting Rules using

ASHRAE prescriptive lighting tables (9.3.1.1 and 9.3.1.2)


ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1 - 2001Building Interiors

Power Density Limits (space method)

Std 90.1-2001

25% level($0.30/sf)

40% level($0.60/sf)

OfficeRange depends on open versus private office

1.3 – 1.5 w/sf

0.98 – 1.13 w/sf

0.78 – 0.90 w/sf

Warehouse*Range depends on type of storage

1.1 – 1.6 w/sf

Not available 0.55 - 0.80 w/sf (50% below 90.1-

2001)

Classroom 1.6 w/sf 1.20 w/sf 0.96 w/sf

RetailSales area

2.1 w/sf 1.58 w/sf 1.26 w/sf

* Warehouses must outperform ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1 requirements by 50%


Awaiting information…Awaiting information… Qualified “ACM-based” computer software is

likely to be “self-certified” by developer. Such software may be available from

developers within 3 months of IRS rules. Compliance sign-off and inspections may be

responsibility of designer. Partial deductions may be simple 1/3 split of

50% energy cost reduction. Deduction transferability for public buildings

to designer/architect. Extension?

Qualified “ACM-based” computer software is likely to be “self-certified” by developer.

Such software may be available from developers within 3 months of IRS rules.

Compliance sign-off and inspections may be responsibility of designer.

Partial deductions may be simple 1/3 split of 50% energy cost reduction.

Deduction transferability for public buildings to designer/architect.

Extension?


Tax Incentive LinksTax Incentive Links

www.seea.uswww.energytaxincentives.orgwww.ase.orgwww.simplyinsulate.comwww.efficientwindows.org/energystar.cfmwww.energystar.govwww.lithonia.com/taxdeduction

www.seea.uswww.energytaxincentives.orgwww.ase.orgwww.simplyinsulate.comwww.efficientwindows.org/energystar.cfmwww.energystar.govwww.lithonia.com/taxdeduction


Thank youThank you

Contact SEEAwww.seea.us

Chris WhiteInterim DirectorP.O. Box 13909Atlanta, GA [email protected]. 1-866-900-SEEA (7332) Direct 404-467-

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Contact SEEAwww.seea.us

Chris WhiteInterim DirectorP.O. Box 13909Atlanta, GA [email protected]. 1-866-900-SEEA (7332) Direct 404-467-

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SEEA Presentation to SEES March 2006 SEEA Presentation to SEES February 2006 SOUTHEAST ENERGY EFFICIENCY ALLIANCE