The Present and Future of LEED for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance

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1 The Present and Future of LEED for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance April 15,2013

2 Presenters Asa Foss-US Green Building Council Steven Piguet-Sustainable Design Consulting David Borchardt-The Tower Companies Justin Lee- AtSite Eugenia Gregorio-The Tower Companies

3 Future of LEED EBOM for Multifamily Asa Foss, LEED AP Homes, BPI Envelope Prof. LEED Residential Technical Development Director US Green Building Council

4 LEED EBOM for Multifamily What's happening with LEED EBOM for Multifamily buildings? We are just starting development We want your feedback to help make this rating system as good as possible

5 LEED EBOM for Multifamily Steven Piguet, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Associate Principal Sustainable Design Consulting

6 LEED-EB O+M Performance Standards to certify O&M of buildings Initial certification of existing buildings Ongoing re-certification of buildings certified under LEED-NC, LEED-CS, LEED-S, LEED-EB Encourages implementation of sustainable practices Uses LEED Categories: (SS, EA, WE, MR, EQ, ID & RP) Involves a performance period Re-certification required every 5 years

7 LEED-EB O+M Process

8 LEED-EB O+M Players in the Process Facility Manager Building Engineer Property Manager Groundskeeper Custodial Staff Owner Information Technology Security Occupants Vendors / Purchasing Manager Contractors / Consultants

9 LEED-EB O+M Point Distribution IEQ 15 pts (14%) ID 6 pts (5%) RP 4 pts (4%) SS 26 pts (23%) MR 10 pts (9%) EA 35 pts (32%) WE 14 pts (13%)

10 LEED-EB O+M Process Program Development Verify critical plan elements Initiate best practices elements of the plan Collect data Complete set goals Review cost-benefit

11 LEED-EB O+M Process Audit Perform Gap Analysis Perform Initial cost-benefit analysis Obtain decision-maker buy-in Plan Hold charrette with LEED team Refine cost-benefit analysis Write plan Obtain decision-maker buy-in

12 LEED-EB O+M Certification Process Policy Manual Procedures & Strategies What is in place to meet goal & intent Responsible Party Identify teams & individuals involved Identify key tasks Time Period Identify time period policy is applicable Separate policies are NOT necessary for Prerequisites & Credits. Highlighting portions that apply in existing operations policies is acceptable.

13 LEED-EB O+M Certification Process Plans Operational working document that targets implementation by providing the steps needed to meet the policy goals. Contribute to achieving optional credits Plans to include: Goals and Scope: intent and boundaries of plan Responsible Party(ies): who is involved in implementation Guidance for Resources and Implementation: documents or resources to refer to for instruction on compliance

14 Plans Plans to include: LEED-EB O+M Certification Process Performance Measurement: how outcomes and performance will be measured Quality Assurance/Quality Control Processes: how to ensure plan is being successfully implemented over time Note: Separate plans are NOT necessary for Credits. Highlighting portions that apply in existing operations policies is acceptable.

15 LEED-EB O+M Certification Process Policies Sustainability goals and strategies that exhibit the overarching commitment of the organization, Various Required for several LEED EB O&M prerequisites Policies to include: Scope: applicable processes, operations, and systems Performance Metric: how performance will be measured Goals: identify sustainability goals related to policy

16 LEED-EB O+M Certification Process Policies Policies to include: Procedures and Strategies: how goals will be met Responsible Party(ies): who is involved in implementation Time Period: when is the policy applicable Note: Separate policies are NOT necessary for Prerequisites & Credits. Highlighting portions that apply in existing operations policies is acceptable.

17 LEED-EB O+M Process Performance Period/Certification Initiate performance period Final analysis and compilation of data Complete review period

18 LEED-EB O+M Certification Process Performance Period Example

19 LEED-EB O+M Process Plan Register the project Assign roles in LEED-Online Reassign tasks Adjust time-line as needed Repeat audit as needed

20 LEED-EB O+M Certification Process Initial Certification Minimum 3 months preceding application Exception: EAp2 & EAc1 have longer durations (12 month minimum) Maximum of 24 months preceding certification Performance periods must all end within one week of each other

21 Recertification LEED-EB O+M Certification Process Streamlined process Can recertify yearly, maximum of 5 years New credits are treated the same as initial certification Follow O+M Manual best practices

22 Multifamily Case Study LEED EBOM The Blairs Silver Spring MD David Borchardt, PE, LEED AP BD+C Chief Sustainability Officer The Tower Companies

23 The Tower Companies Family Owned Real Estate Development Company, Long-term investors 4.5 million SF of eco-progressive live-work-play environments: office buildings, office parks, 1,400 apartments, regional malls, residential communities, lifestyle centers, and hotels Signature project The Blairs in Silver Spring has begun redevelopment planning

24 The Tower Companies Four of 13 LEED certified projects are Platinum 10 out of 12 buildings are LEED Certified or 88% portfolio SF 100% GHG Emissions Offset with RECs and Carbon Credits Four commercial office and eight residential buildings LEED EB certified Energy Star Leader 2000 Tower Oaks LEED Platinum

25 The Blairs

26 Tower Sustainability Mission 15 years ago when the owners realized buildings contribute 40% of GHGs. Green entered the corporate vocabulary Building green was the first goal Tower is a green building leader 1050 K Street LEED Gold The Tower Building LEED Gold

27 Tower Sustainability Mission Sustainability goals expanded Energy Star (Portfolio Manager) Climate Registry (Carbon footprint) Used USGBC LEED for Existing Buildings as a tool to help improve operations 1828 L Street LEED Gold The Blairs LEED Gold

28 LEED EB and improved Did not certify and walk away Used lessons learned Leases, contracts, procedures Used Energy Audits Improved building performance Data tracking Trained staff operations

29 Can t improve what you don t measure Operational cost savings from improved operations Energy savings from improved operations Tax credits and deductions from energy savings Rebate programs (dsireusa.org) Blair Towns First NC Certified multifamily 2004 First EB Platinum multifamily 2011

30 Operational Improvements Maintenance procedures and processes Reviewed/Updated/Monitor Pest Control Now more monitoring and less treatment Trash and Recycling Very important in DC (More Enforcement) Improved and updated Vendor contracts Internal procedures Office Leases Blair House LEED Gold

31 Next Steps Plan to recertify every 5 years Keep an eye on everything we are doing Maintenance and upgrades must meet or exceed EBOM standards

32 Energy Management at a Multifamily Property Justin Lee, PE, CEM, LEED AP BD+C Senior Engineer AtSite

33 Energy Management Need to track more than just spend $$ Energy Star Benchmarking is great for Office Buildings Multi-family can still measure (EUI) Energy Use Intensity The Blairs First Multifamily LEED Gold Campus

34 Using EUI for Residential 12.0 Last year on left, current year on right kbtu per sq. ft Blair East Blair House Blair Plaza Blair Tower B Blair Tower C Office Office

35 Energy Star Provides EUI data for Many Commercial Facilities

36 Moving Beyond Benchmarking Benchmarking using Energy Star is just the start - real time data is needed Utility bills are too late and lack granularity to provide actionable information Rethinking building operations is essential Detailed and real-time metrics are needed to enhance building operations

37 Smart Building Infrastructure BUILDING DATA SOURCES DATA DATA COLLECTION BUILDING PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT PORTAL Utilities KYZ Pulse Output Digital Outputs Fault Detection Diagnostics Sub-Meters/ BAS/ Sensors DAS Waste/Water Metrics Vendors/ Facilities Dashboard Tenant Info Reported Data Circuit Level Metering Other Variables Reported Data Touch Screens

38 Analytics, Reporting and Support Analytics Monthly Meetings with Building Operations Staff Quarterly reports reviewed with Management and C-Suite

39 Trending and Comparison

40 Access to data by Staff Access to Data by Facility Staff

41 Anomaly Detection Anomaly Detection Boiler controller issue corrected

42 Real-Time Detection of Events Real-Time Detection GAS of Events SPIKE

43 Establish Best Practices Establish Best Practices Pumps off

44 Real-time first year results Residential portfolio energy use reduced 4% while best practices were deployed Due to best practices implemented, targeting double digit reductions this year Identified low hanging fruit Matched system operation with actual building need Replaced inefficient lighting and added controls Improved operations by optimizing equipment set points (temperature, motor speeds) Gave staff ownership of success Resident/Tenant comfort was not compromised Some even noted improvements Reduced water use

45 Resident Engagement The Blairs Community Eugenia Gregorio, LEED AP BD+C Sustainability Manager The Tower Companies

46 The Blairs Community Sense of Community Urban Environment Eco-Friendly Apartments Lifestyle Program Behavior Change

47 Initiatives Implemented Campus-Wide Transportation Survey Resident Appreciation Week Building Social Capital Newsletters & Resident-Only Portal Resident Surveys Earth Day Activities

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49 Initiatives Implemented Carbon Coaching Home Energy Audits Electric Submetering CSA Program Composting Program Bike to Work Day Community Partnerships

50 Electric Submetering 3 rd Party Billing & Reporting Electric Usage: Plug Loads (TV, Lighting, etc.) Permanent Light Fixtures Fan Coil Unit Motor Future Real Time Energy Portal for Residents < 3 year payback per unit

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52 Future Initiatives Build Social Capital Home Energy/Carbon Audits Energy Reduction/Sustainability Workshops Green Teams Bike-Friendly Amenities Expand Composting Program Family-Focused Events New Welcome Package

53 Engagement Challenges Participation Varying Motivations Communication Methods Awareness and Education Green Washing

54 Benefits Why engage? Sense of Community Renters want Amenities Decrease Turnover Promote Image Increase Occupancy Rate

55 Contact Information Feel free to us with any questions! Asa Foss: Steven Piquet: David Borchardt: Justin Lee: Eugenia Gregorio: