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New York City Benchmarking

REBNY – Multifamily ProgramsJanuary 28, 2011

Cameron Bard NYSERDA

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New York State Energy R&D Authority

• Established in 1975

– administering energy efficiency & clean energy programs since the 1990s

• Commercial, Industrial, and Residential Programs

• Statewide Funding

– primarily funded by ratepayers

– SBC, EEPS, etc.

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NYSERDA Benchmarking Services

• Services and On-Site Energy Analysis

• Pre-Qualified Consultants– Flex Tech and Multifamily Partners

• Services Initially Funded by NYSERDA– cost-sharing for expenses above $7,000

• Emphasis on Transition into MPP– projects encouraged to continue with additional

NYSERDA services

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Multifamily Performance Program (MPP)

• Launched in May 2007 – MPP Version 4 was launched September ‘10

• Program for all 5+ Unit New and Existing Buildings– benchmarking– energy audit & energy reduction planning

• Participant and Partner Relationship– pre-qualified energy consultants work to develop a work scope

detailing how the building will achieve a 15% source energy reduction target

• Advanced Modeling Techniques– thermodynamic modeling allows for accurate baseline and post-

retrofit energy saving analysis

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Benefits of MPP Participation

• Reduced Energy Costs

– minimum of 15% source energy reduction projections

– current annual, average for existing buildings post-retrofit: 25%

• Reduced Operations & Maintenance Costs

– “building as a whole” approach

• Continued Affordability for Residents

– protection against rising fuel costs

• Resident Comfort

– health and safety just as important as energy savings

• Compliance with Benchmarking Legislation

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Multifamily Program Options

< 76 Units – NYSERDA or Con Edison

75 + Units - NYSERDA

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MPP Process

INSTALL50% completion inspectionsubstantial completion inspection

PLANscoping session with owner/managementbenchmarkingaudit & energy reduction plan (ERP)

MEASUREpost construction benchmarking

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MPP Incentive Levels: Existing Buildings

AFFORDABLE HOUSING MARKET-RATE HOUSING

PAYMENT #1

Base Incentive(projects up to 30 units)

$5,000 / project $2,500 / project

Base Incentive(projects from 31-500 units

$10,000 / project $5,000 / project

Incremental Incentive $20 / unit (over 100 units) $10 / unit (over 100 units

Incentive payable upon of the Energy Reduction Plan and associated documents, which must include documentation that the building has been benchmarked using the NYSERDA Benchmarking Tool. The list of required documents and additional information is located in

Program Guidelines Section 3.

PAYMENT #2 $300 / unit

Incentive payable at 50% construction complete, based upon a successful Program inspection. The list of required documents and additional information is located in Program Guidelines Section 4.

PAYMENT #3 $300 / unit

Incentive payable at substantial completion of construction, based upon a successful Program inspection, performance testing (asapplicable), and verification of active utility accounts. The list of required documents and additional information is located in Program

Guidelines Section 4.

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PLAN

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MPP Incentive Levels: New Construction

AFFORDABLE HOUSING MARKET-RATE HOUSING

PAYMENT #1

Performance Path $20,000 / project $15,000 / project

Prescriptive Path N/A N/A

Payable upon approval of the Proposed Energy Reduction Plan and associated documents. The list of required documents and additional information is located in Program Guidelines Section 3.

Payment #1 is available for performance path projects only.

PAYMENT #2 $1.00/ghsf*

Payment upon approval of the Open-Wall Site Inspection. The list of required documents and additional information is located in Program Guidelines Section 3.

PAYMENT #3 $0.50/ghsf* minus 10% retainage

Payable upon approval of the As-Built Energy Reduction Plan (Performance path projects only) and the As-Built Site Inspection. The list of required documents and additional information is located in Program Guidelines Section 3.

PAYMENT #4 10% retainage held from Payment #3

Payable upon receipt of the Fuel Release Forms as detailed in the Participation Agreement. The list of required documents and additional information is located in Program Guidelines Section 3.

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Most Recommended Measures: Existing

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

Programmable thermostats, install

Washing machines, install Energy Star

Lighting, exterior, upgrade or install

Thermostatic radiator valves, install

Exterior doors, weatherstrip or airseal

DHW heater, high efficiency, install

Boiler, new high efficiency, install

DHW, controls

Piping, DHW, insulate

Lighting, fluorescent, upgrade existing - apts

Windows, replace, apts

Lighting, CFL's, install

Low-flow showerheads, install

Boiler, replace

Envelope penetrations, seal (with energy savings)

Low-flow aerators, install

Lighting, incandescent to fluorescent - apts

Insulation, roof deck or attic

Lighting, fluorescent, upgrade existing - CA

Refrigerators, install Energy Star

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Most Recommended Measures: New Construction

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Elevator, High Efficiency, install

Motors, Install NEMA premium efficiency

Pumps, VFD Install

Lighting, exterior, upgrade or install

Insulation, Below Grade Walls

DHW indirect-fired heater, install

Exhaust fans, install Energy Star

Low-flow aerators, install

Low-flow showerheads, install

Dishwasher, Install Energy Star

Air Conditioners, install

Lighting, occupancy sensors, install

Lighting, High Efficiency Flourescent, CA, install

Boiler, new high efficiency, install

Lighting, High Efficiency Flourescent, Apt install

Washing machines, install Energy Star

Windows, new high efficiency, install, apts

Insulation, walls

Refrigerators, install Energy Star

Insulation, roof deck or attic

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MPP Timeline

20122011

Projects Must Be In Construction by November 2011

Notice to Proceed

60 Days ERP Submittal

ERP Approval One YearConstruction Completion

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Participation Type: Existing Buildings

Condo2%

Co-op20%

For-Profit Rental

58%

Non-Profit Rental

20%

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Participation Type: New Construction

Affordable85%

Market Rate15%

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Interested in Participating?

Visit:

www.getenergysmart.org

Email:

MultifamilyPrograms@nyserda.org