RETROFIT CHICAGO ENERGY CHALLENGE PROGRAM UPDATE 2018 Amy Jewel, Senior City Advisor City Energy Project 1
Chicago s Sustainability Strategy: A Timeline 2008: Release of the Chicago Climate Action Plan 25% GHG reduction by 2020, 80% by 2050 (below 1990 levels) 2012-2016 : Chicago develops the Sustainable Chicago Action Agenda January 2017 : Mayor Emanuel announced 7% reduction in Chicago s 2015 GHG emissions from 2005 levels April 2017: Mayor Emanuel commits that all public buildings will be powered by renewable energy by 2025 May 2017: Mayor Emanuel creates the Climate Change Is Real website: www.cityofchicago.org/climatechangeisreal June 2017: Mayor Emanuel signs executive order committing the City to meeting the guidelines of the Paris Agreement
Both voluntary and mandatory policy efforts are needed to achieve our goals Sample Paths to Building Energy Efficiency Retrofit Chicago Goal: Accelerate Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings Voluntary Programs Municipal Commercial/Institutional & Multifamily Small Residential Mandatory Requirements Retrofit Chicago Energy Challenge: Supporting and celebrating large commercial, institutional, and multifamily buildings commitment to energy efficiency improvement Policy Efforts Energy Benchmarking & Transparency and the Chicago Energy Ratings Energy Codes 3
Retrofit Chicago s Energy Challenge participants work to achieve cost savings by adopting a 20% energy reduction target Overview of the Retrofit Chicago Energy Challenge (formerly known as the Commercial Buildings Initiative): Background: Building energy use represents 71% of GHG emissions in Chicago. Energy efficiency is a citywide priority to save money, create jobs, and reduce negative environmental impact. Program Objective: Accelerate energy efficiency in the City s largest private and non-profit buildings to save money, increase asset value, drive economic development, and reduce emissions Participant Commitment: As Chicago real estate leaders, Energy Challenge participants agree to: Reduce energy usage in one or more buildings by 20+% in the next 5 years, with baseline up to two years in the past Begin work within 6 months Track progress and share successes Serve as an efficiency ambassador 4
Joining the Retrofit Chicago Energy Challenge has several benefits, such as increasing property value & competitiveness Benefits of Joining the Retrofit Chicago Energy Challenge: Receive Recognition Set apart the property s brand as a leader in sustainability Receive credit for retrofit work already completed Be included in press releases and program announcements from the Mayor s Office Apply to win annual program awards to gain additional recognition Obtain Technical Support Attend quarterly peer learning exchanges on proven energy efficiency solutions Gain access to clear progress reports showing energy baseline, target, and achievements to-date Receive application support for utility rebates, programs, etc. 5
By 2018, building participants had reduced annual energy use by 14.5, saving $10M USD per year Progress Highlights From The Retrofit Chicago Energy Challenge Expanded City Coverage: 90 buildings and 57MM square feet: Office, hotel, university, cultural, religious, and residential space Participating buildings range in age from 5 to 125+ years Tangible Progress: 14.5% total energy use reduction to-date $10.6 million annual energy costs avoided $350,000 + saved to Chicago s grid and greater community Buildings Taking Action: Common energy conservation measures (ECMs) include: Installing more efficient LED lighting Installing motion sensors tied to heating/cooling/lighting Upgrading heating and cooling systems Helping tenants improve efficiency in their spaces See www.retrofitchicago.net for more info 2014 Infographic Highlighting Progress 6
Retrofit Chicago Provides Annual Awards to Highlight Leaders Summary of the 2017 Award Ceremony Provide awards to: All buildings that meet the 20% reduction target (over 25 to-date) Most Valuable Engineer Most Valuable Manager Most Innovative Project New This Year: Any building that achieves a 35% energy reduction 2017 Ceremony Approximately 125-150 attendees Fourth annual event Multiple event sponsors This Year s Event is Coming Up! November 1, 2018 from 5-8pm Merchandise Mart, Marshall s Landing 7
The Retrofit Chicago Energy Challenge is a joint-effort by the City and Program Partners and Technical Advisors PROGRAM PARTNERS TECHNICAL ADVISORS 8
Key Takeaways Making a commitment to efficiency appears to drive deeper reductions than typically achieved Peer-to-peer learning is a valuable approach for accelerating energy efficiency Everyone loves awards! 9
Contact Information Retrofit Chicago Energy Challenge Contact Information: Amy Jewel, Senior City Advisor City Energy Project Chicago Mayor s Office Amy.Jewel@imt.org 312-744-9193 10