Benchmarking with ENERGY STAR. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2011

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1 Benchmarking with ENERGY STAR U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2011

2 Agenda ENERGY STAR Commercial and Industrial Buildings State and Local Initiatives 2011 ENERGY STAR Partners of the Year Orange County Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center Evergreen Public Schools Benchmarking with Portfolio Manager Additional Resources and Next Steps Q&A

3 ENERGY STAR Commercial And Industrial Buildings

4 What is ENERGY STAR? A government-backed, voluntary program that helps businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy performance by providing energy-efficient solutions for homes, businesses, and institutions The national symbol for environmental protection through energy efficiency, recognized by more than 80% of all U.S. households

5 Opportunities in Buildings Commercial buildings and industrial facilities generate about 50 percent of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions 30 percent of energy consumed in commercial and industrial buildings is wasted Reductions of 10 percent in energy use can be possible with little or no cost

6 ENERGY STAR for Buildings ENERGY STAR certified buildings use 35 percent less energy than average buildings More than 15,000 buildings have earned the ENERGY STAR for energy efficiency

7 National and Local Recognition ENERGY STAR Partner Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR Certification ENERGY STAR Leaders ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award

8 National and Local Recognition ENERGY STAR Leaders Portfolio-wide energy efficiency improvements of 10%, 20%, 30%, or more OR Average portfolio-wide energy performance score of 75 or better (Top Performers)

9 Join as an ENERGY STAR Partner Announce your partnership and show commitment Gain access to the ENERGY STAR Partner graphic for PR materials Join as a Partner at Add your story to EPA s directory of ENERGY STAR Partners It s voluntary and cost-free!

10 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year ENERGY STAR Annual Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C. Organizations are recognized for outstanding performance in reducing energy consumption Energy Management Award Recognizes: Performance Quality of the energy program Leadership in sector Involvement with ENERGY STAR Communicating opportunities and successes to stakeholders

11 Recognition for Achievement Why seek ENERGY STAR recognition and awards? Leverage the trusted ENERGY STAR name Visibility on ENERGY STAR website and in media coverage Variety of opportunities for recognition and various levels of commitment

12 Leverage the ENERGY STAR in Your Local Recognition Efforts Mayor Abramson and the Kentucky Office of Energy Policy recognize buildings that earn the ENERGY STAR in Louisville, Kentucky.

13 STATE AND LOCAL INITIATIVES

14 State and Local Governments Leveraging Portfolio Manager Grant and incentive programs (including ARRA) Benchmarking and disclosure mandates Voluntary EE campaigns

15 Benchmarking for Local and State Governments Governments across the US are using Portfolio Manager to measure and track energy and water use Benchmarking helps state and local officials and building managers to: identify their best opportunities for improvement track performance over time document savings Learn more about leveraging EPA s Portfolio Manager

16 Benchmarking Activity in Portfolio Manager Continues to Increase

17 Certification of ENERGY STAR Buildings Continues to Increase

18 Benefits of Benchmarking Enable portfolio-wide, continuous energy management strategy and reductions Verify pre- and post-project energy use, GHG emissions, and energy costs Identify under-performing facilities Assess effectiveness of current operations, policies and practices Assist in planning: set goals, targets, and timelines Set investment priorities Be more responsive to on-going issues Identify billing errors

19 Continue Momentum Post- EECBG What worked? Compile Portfolio Manager benchmarking results to analyze EECBG commercial building retrofit results Communicate savings with real utility data and increase support for ongoing EE programs Leverage EPA s ENERGY STAR partnership and resources to sustain ongoing EE programs for all building owners in your community Fold EPA recognition into your programs to celebrate success and promote best practices

20 Verify Improvements and Communicate Them! Arlington County, VA s Building Energy Report Cards More about the County s Building Energy Report Cards at:

21 Benefits of Benchmarking with Portfolio Manager: Data Sharing One consistent tool provides an accessible, consistent measurement platform for all commercial buildings Many data sharing options available: Master Accounts link many Portfolio Manager accounts External Reporting / Data Requests Automated Benchmarking Services Sample Master Account Illustration

22 Benefits of Benchmarking with Portfolio Manager: Energy Management Quantify benefits of building retrofits with whole building utility consumption data Verify O&M best practices among an entire whole portfolio of properties Calculate and analyze key metrics, including: Whole Building Energy Use Electricity Natural Gas Other Key Metrics Energy Performance Score Weather-normalized energy use intensity (Kbtu/square foot) Change from baseline: total energy use Electricity saved per year (kwh) % savings of kwh per year Natural gas savings per year (therms or CCFs) % savings natural gas per year Comparison to the national average (CBECS) Total on-site energy production Total green house gas emissions Energy cost (total and per square foot)

23 Community Sustainability Programs Benchmarking with Portfolio Manager Houston Green Office Challenge Chicago Green Office Challenge San Francisco Earth Hour 24x7 Energy Challenge Portland Office Energy Showdown Seattle/King County Kilowatt Crackdown Denver Watts to Water Program Central Florida Kilowatt Crackdown Arlington County Green Games

24 2011 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year: Program Delivery Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center (KPPC) Provides technical assistance and outreach programs to Kentucky businesses to improve energy efficiency Implemented the Kentucky Energy Efficiency Program for Schools (KEEPS) to promote energy efficiency in schools The majority of Kentucky Schools Districts are now ENERGY STAR Partners, and over a hundred are ENERGY STAR certified Implemented the Kentucky Energy Alliance (KEA) to promote and achieve better energy management with networking, program activities and education Promotes the ENERGY STAR Seven-Step Energy Management Process J.B. Speed School of Engineering University of Louisville

25 2011 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year: Local Promotion Orange County Environmental Protection Division Initiated the Orange County Home Owner's Energy Efficiency Program (OCHEEP!) Initiated the Central Florida Kilowatt Crackdown Challenge to promote benchmarking energy performance with Portfolio Manager Initiated Orange to Green campaign to reduce GHG emissions and energy waste Orlando, Florida Implemented the Central Florida Energy Efficiency Alliance (CFEEA) to promote research, education, and implementation of energy efficiency

26 2011 Partner of the Year Evergreen Public School District Vancouver, WA 21 out of 35 buildings are ENERGY STAR certified Current average energy performance score: 76 (initial 2008 score: 39) Reduction in annual energy consumption since 2008: 37% Avoided energy costs since 2008: $3.5 million ENERGY STAR Recognition 20% Improvement (2010) Leader: Top Performer (2010) Partner of the Year (2010, 2011)

27 NUTS AND BOLTS Benchmarking Energy Use with Portfolio Manager

28 Benchmarking Benchmarking through ENERGY STAR enables you to: Compare one building against a national sample of similar buildings Compare all of your buildings of a similar type to each other Set priorities for use of limited staff time and/or investment capital

29 Benchmarking Portfolio Manager Benchmark the energy use of all of your buildings Receive an energy use intensity (EUI) for each building; many buildings are eligible to receive energy performance scores on a scale Track changes in energy and water use over time in a building, groups of buildings, or entire portfolios Track and report cost savings and CO 2 emissions Apply for the ENERGY STAR

30 Portfolio Manager Measure and track the energy use of all of your buildings Receive an energy use intensity (EUI). Many buildings, including office buildings can receive energy performance scores on a scale. Track changes in energy and water use over time in single buildings, groups of buildings, or entire portfolios Track and report cost savings and CO 2 emissions Apply for the ENERGY STAR.

31 Portfolio Manager Features On-site renewable energy, utility green power, and REC tracking Greenhouse gas emission tracking Percent energy reduction Water tracking Import templates Automated benchmarking Master Account feature View (and reporting) options Multi Facility Meter Update

32 Get a Jump Start with EPA s Benchmarking Starter Kit 1. Animated Portfolio Manager training Opening an account Entering building and energy information Updating energy use data Interpreting results 2. Data Collection Worksheet 3. Step-by-step Quick Reference Guide Cost-free live and recorded trainings offered year-round:

33 Get a Jump Start with EPA s Benchmarking Starter Kit

34 Access On-demand User Support Click the "Help" button to access searchable online usersupport information. Click the "FAQ" button to access a searchable database of Frequently Asked Questions. Click the Contact Us" or for buildings@energystar.gov further technical assistance

35 1-100 ENERGY STAR Score Eligible Building Types Bank/Financial Institutions Courthouses Data Centers Dormitories Hospitals Hotels Houses of Worship K-12 Schools Medical Offices Office Buildings Senior Care Retail Stores Supermarkets Warehouses Wastewater Treatment Plants

36 Remember, All Buildings Can be Benchmarked Mixed Use Multifamily Police Stations Fire Stations Restaurants Convention Centers Laboratories Libraries Malls Movie Theatres Stadiums and Arenas And more

37 Required Information for Benchmarking in Portfolio Manager Building Identifiers Name, street address, zip code for weather normalization, year built Space Type Data (Example: Office) Square footage; Hours of operation; Number of workers on main shift; Number of PCs; Percent of gross floor area that is air conditioned, heated Energy Use Building-specific invoice information from all purchased energy. Begin with at least 11 consecutive months for each source and continually update with monthly usage data.

38 Live Demo Portfolio Manager

39 Access Portfolio Manager Web Page (1) Click Buildings & Plants on the ENERGY STAR home page (1) (2) Click the Portfolio Manager link to login or create a new account (3) Click Portfolio Manager to read more about the ENERGY STAR energy performance scale (3) (2)

40 Portfolio Manager: Four Simple Steps 1. Create/Edit a Portfolio Manager account 2. Add/Edit a property 3. Add/Edit a space 4. Add/Edit energy meters

41 Assess Performance for Smart Energy Management Establish Baseline Set Goals Track & Measure Over time 1. Establish a Baseline 2. Set measureable and realistic goals for improvement 3. Track and measure energy performance over time Verify gains from upgrade efforts Require specific energy performance score gains from service providers above a specific baseline

42 Apply for the ENERGY STAR Buildings in the top 25 percent nationwide are eligible to earn EPA s ENERGY STAR, provided they meet or exceed industry standards for comfort levels

43 ENERGY STAR Certification Process Follow the instructions at 1. Obtain Energy Performance Score (75 to 100) from Portfolio Manager 2. Generate Statement of Energy Performance (SEP), Data Checklist, and Letter of Agreement 3. Ensure accuracy of all information on these documents 4. Obtain Licensed Professional (LP) verification Professional Engineer or Registered Architect

44 Verify and Submit Documents Submit all components of the ENERGY STAR application to EPA SEP must be signed and stamped/embossed by the Licensed Professional (LP) Data Checklist must be completed and signed by the LP LOA must be signed by the Primary Point of Contact selected for the building Ensure that all application documents are postmarked before the date the SEP becomes ineligible

45 Benchmarking Methods Single Building Manual Entry Enter building and energy consumption information into Portfolio Manager Bulk Data Upload Upload large sets of building data in Portfolio Manager using an Excel template Automated Benchmarking Services Use Service and Product Provider to have the score automatically integrated into your energy information and bill handling system Utility-based Automated Benchmarking Option 1: Provide utility data Option 2: Provide automated benchmarking services

46 Automated Benchmarking Services (ABS) Automatically receive monthly Portfolio Manager data in the same web-based interface that customers view other energy and building information Web services use Extensible Markup Language (XML) to transfer data Third parties can use web services to manage, export, and report Portfolio Manager data EPA has experience integrating with utilities, energy software and bill payment companies, regional efficiency programs, and large multi-site organizations

47 Service Providers Offer Automated Benchmarking Advantage IQ American Energy Assets Angus Systems CA Technologies ecomponents Technology EduCon ei3 Energard Technologies Energy Print Energy Watchdog EnergyCAP, Inc. EnergySolve IBS, Inc. Johnson Controls LPB Energy Management New Energy Technology NISC NorthWrite Performance Systems Development Planet Footprint Rapid Improvement Associates Siemens Summit Energy Sustainable Real Estate Manager The E Group TRC Energy Services UtilityAccounts.com Complete list:

48 Utilities Using EPA s Automated Benchmarking System (ABS) Utilities use EPA s ABS to provide energy performance benchmarks to their customers Benchmarks delivered increased 81% in 2010 Current ABS utilities CA IOUs and SMUD, and WA state utilities ComEd, WPPI Energy Several utilities evaluating ABS Stakeholder s supportive policy efforts Data Acquisition Coalition (BOMA, RER, IMT, others) NARUC ERE resolution for July, 2011 meeting 48

49 Tap Into Expert Help ENERGY STAR Performance Contracting Best Practices: Why and how ESCOs use the ENERGY STAR tools in the context of a typical EPC project Sample text to integrate ENERGY STAR tools into an EPC project Search for Most Active ENERGY STAR Service & Product Providers: Provided Clients with Portfolio Manager Benchmarks Helped Clients Earn the ENERGY STAR labels Improved Client Buildings by 10 points or more Served Clients who are ENERGY STAR Leaders Search for Service Providers that Offer Automated Benchmarking:

50 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND NEXT STEPS

51 ENERGY STAR Resources Building Upgrade Manual Provides guidance for planning and implementing costeffective energy efficiency upgrades energystar.gov/bldgmanual Utilizes five stages: Retrocommissioning Lighting upgrades Load reductions Air distribution systems upgrades HVAC upgrades

52 ENERGY STAR Resources Cash Flow Opportunity Calculator Addresses three critical questions about energy efficiency upgrades: 1. How much new energy efficiency equipment can be purchased from the anticipated savings? 2. Should this equipment purchase be financed now or is it better to wait and use cash from a future budget? (avoid paying interest) 3. Is money being lost by waiting for a lower interest rate? Webinar CFO Calculator: siness/self_guide_es_cfo.pdf

53 ENERGY STAR Resources Building Upgrade Value Calculator Helps real estate and operations professionals assess the financial value of investments in a property s energy performance Based on data input by the users Includes net investment, impact on operating expense, energy savings, ROI, IRR, NPV, NOI, and impact on asset value

54 ENERGY STAR Resources ENERGY STAR Certified Buildings & Plants Registry energystar.gov/buildinglist

55 For More Information: Visit: If you have any questions, please contact: Katy Hatcher, US EPA (202) Leslie Cook, US EPA (202) The Cadmus Group, Inc. (EPA contractor) Kudret Utebay (703) Philip Zapfel (703) Colin Dunn (703)