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1 Chicago Energy Benchmarking USGBC Missouri Gateway Chapter February 2016 Kathryn Eggers Benchmarking Program Lead 2015 Elevate Energy

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2 We promote smarter energy use for all. We give people the resources they need to make informed energy choices. We design and implement efficiency programs that lower costs, and protect the environment. We ensure the benefits of energy efficiency reach those who need them most Elevate Energy

3 Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance Elevate leads the efforts to: Identify buildings that are covered by the ordinance Notify individuals associated with each covered building Create written resources to help building representatives Respond to question via phone, and webform Monitor compliance with the ordinance and follow up with questions Analyze the energy data Elevate supports efforts of the Mayor s Office, C40, City Energy Project, USGBC-Illinois and other partners to: Provide weekly trainings Connect building representatives that need additional help with service providers Enlist others to help raise awareness of the ordinance Disseminate results 2015 Elevate Energy

4 Help Center Interactions 2015 Elevate Energy

Overview of energy benchmarking Benchmarking is the practice of measuring how much energy a building consumes then tracking it over time and comparing it against similar buildings Consistent

5 Overview of energy benchmarking Benchmarking is the practice of measuring how much energy a building consumes then tracking it over time and comparing it against similar buildings Consistent benchmarking in buildings results in energy savings and improved performance. Provides information needed to make smart, cost-saving investments; creates jobs Helps property and financial markets accurately value energy efficient buildings Source: /DataTrends_Savings_ pdf?8d

Building energy efficiency represents a huge economic and environmental impact: Chicago residents and businesses spend approximately $3 billion / year on building energy Building energy use

6 Building energy efficiency represents a huge economic and environmental impact: Chicago residents and businesses spend approximately $3 billion / year on building energy Building energy use represents approximately 71% of Chicago s total greenhouse gas emissions The Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance Passed in September 2013 Covers <1% of total buildings in Chicago Covers ~ 20% of all building energy use raises awareness of energy performance through information and transparency, with the goal of unlocking energy and cost savings opportunities for businesses and residents. 6

7 Chicago s ordinance aligns with national benchmarking & transparency efforts, emphasizing local focus & impact US Cities with Benchmarking Policies Seattle: 2010 Municipal, commercial, multifamily Tenant & transactional disclosure Portland: 2015 Municipal & commercial Public disclosure Berkeley: 2015 Municipal, commercial Public & transactional disclosure Mandatory audits San Francisco: 2011 Municipal, commercial Public & transactional disclosure Mandatory audits Source: City policies, Institute for Market Transformation Minneapolis: 2013 Municipal, commercial Public disclosure Kansas City: 2015 Municipal, commercial, multifamily Public disclosure Austin: 2008 Municipal, commercial, multifamily Transactional disclosure Mandatory audits for multifamily Chicago: 2013 Municipal, commercial, multifamily Data verification Public disclosure Atlanta: 2015 Municipal, commercial, multifamily Public disclosure Mandatory audits Cambridge: 2014 Municipal, commercial, multifamily Public disclosure Philadelphia: 2012 Commercial Public & transactional disclosure Washington, DC: 2008 Municipal, commercial, multifamily Public disclosure Boston: 2013 Municipal, commercial, multifamily Public disclosure Mandatory audits New York: 2009 Municipal, commercial, multifamily Public disclosure Mandatory audits, retrocommissioning, lighting upgrades 7

8 Energy benchmarking drives awareness and transparency, which help unlock energy and cost savings opportunities Buildings larger than 50,000 ft 2 are required to 1. Track whole-building energy use (annually) 2. Verify data accuracy (every three years) 3. Report to the City by June 1 (annually) Reports are submitted through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager a standard, free online tool Building Types Covered by the Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance: Public (~15%) Residential (~25%) Commercial (~60%) Exemptions are available for new construction, low occupancy and financial distress City is authorized to publish energy data starting the 2 nd year a building reports. Data disclosure waivers are available if > 10% of gross floor area includes data center, television studio or trading floor 8

Energy benchmarking drives awareness and transparency, which help unlock energy and cost savings opportunities Buildings larger than 50,000 ft 2 are required to 1.

9 Energy benchmarking drives awareness and transparency, which help unlock energy and cost savings opportunities Buildings larger than 50,000 ft 2 are required to 1. Track whole-building energy use (annually) 2. Verify data accuracy (every three years) 3. Report to the City by June 1 (annually) Reports are submitted through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager a standard, free online tool Building Types Covered by the Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance: Public (~15%) Residential (~25%) Commercial (~60%) The ordinance is phased in over 3 years Building sector Building size (ft 2 ) Non- Residential Residential 250,000 50, ,000 50,000 Benchmarking Timeline: = Years in which verification is required (every 3 years, ongoing) 9

In 2014, first-year energy benchmarking provided a foundation for increased awareness and efficiency action Widespread first-year building participation 348 buildings spanning over 260 million square

10 In 2014, first-year energy benchmarking provided a foundation for increased awareness and efficiency action Widespread first-year building participation 348 buildings spanning over 260 million square feet and representing ~11% of citywide building energy use. 90%+ compliance Unprecedented, sector-specific data on energy use in Chicago s largest buildings Sector-level data on offices, health care, K-12 schools, universities, and other facilities Chicago buildings performed similarly to large buildings in NYC, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC Median ENERGY STAR Score of 76 out of 100 Improving buildings energy intensity to average or above-average levels (by sector) could yield: 13% 23% total energy reduction $44M 77M energy cost savings 10

In 2015, a five fold increase in participation reveals potential savings of $184 million More than 1840 properties, spanning over 600 million square feet, reported through Portfolio Manager 242

11 In 2015, a five fold increase in participation reveals potential savings of $184 million More than 1840 properties, spanning over 600 million square feet, reported through Portfolio Manager 242 properties reported voluntarily 75 properties received a temporary exemption 84% reporting rate representing 92% of covered square footage Overall, buildings reported energy performance scores higher than national medial levels Median ENERGY STAR Score of 58 out of 100 Multi-year data indicated a slight decrease in weather normalized site energy use Improving buildings energy intensity to average or above-average levels (by sector) could yield: 13% 24% reduction in site energy use $ million in energy cost savings 795,000 1,400,000 tons of avoided greenhouse gas emissions (equivalent to removing 167, ,000 cars from the road) More than 2,000 jobs from investments to achieve these savings 11

13 Median EUI and Total Site Energy by Number of Buildings for Each Building Sector 13

14 Average Fuel Mix by Building Sector 14

15 Data reported in 2015 shows no significant correlation between property size or age and energy performance Median EUI by decade of construction ENERGY STAR score by decade of construction 15

16 Credentials used for 2015 data verification 16

17 Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance Elevate leads the efforts to: Identify buildings that are covered by the ordinance Notify individuals associated with each covered building Create written resources to help building representatives Respond to question via phone, and webform Monitor compliance with the ordinance and follow up with questions Analyze the energy data Elevate supports efforts of the Mayor s Office, C40, City Energy Project, USGBC-Illinois and other partners to: Provide weekly trainings Connect building representatives that need additional help with service providers Enlist others to help raise awareness of the ordinance Disseminate results 2015 Elevate Energy

Stay in Touch Kathryn Eggers Kathryn.Eggers@elevateenergy.org 773.269.

18 Stay in Touch Kathryn Eggers Facebook/elevateenergy LinkedIn 2015 Elevate Energy

Chicago Energy Benchmarking

Chicago Energy Benchmarking Sep 15 2015 ASHRAE - Illinois meeting Kathryn Eggers Benchmarking Program Lead Amy Jewel Senior City Advisor 2015 Elevate Energy Chicago Energy Benchmarking Sep 15 2015 ASHRAE