The document provides an overview of sustainability practices aimed at improving energy efficiency, waste reduction, and environmentally preferable purchasing. It emphasizes the importance of sustainability planning and offers case studies demonstrating cost savings through energy-efficient measures and recycling programs. Additionally, it includes contact information for sustainability services and resources for further guidance.

1. Sustainability 101 Getting Started 53 W. Jackson Boulevard Chicago, Illinois 60604 August 18, 2011 Sponsored by:

2. Delta Certification and Sustainability Services

3. Abby Corso Director, Sustainability Services Delta Institute since 2001 Specialties include: energy efficiency, green purchasing, pollution prevention, sustainability consulting, LEED consulting Prior experience in site remediation and regulatory compliance in the private consulting arena BS Civil Engineering from Drexel University; MBA from New York University Valparaiso resident, Northwest Indiana Green Drinks co-organizer Board member, Illinois Green Building Council Area served: Northwest Indiana, Chicago, Southwest Michigan

4. Program Overview Getting Started in Sustainability Energy Efficiency Waste Reduction Taking it to the Next Level Green purchasing Green Cleaning Continuous Improvement Sustainability Planning Certifications- LEED

5. What is sustainability? Sustainability is managing for future generations Environment, equity, and economy

6. Sustainability Continuum

7. Recycling and Waste Reduction Waste handling and disposal typically comprises approximately 10% of a budget Recycling and reuse programs can reduce that cost. You can save money by conducting a waste audit. You can save money by using salvaged or once used materials.

8. Recycling and Waste Reduction http://www.sjrecycles.org/business/savings.asp

9. Getting Started with Reducing Waste Walk through your facility and talk to facility personnel to understand how waste is handled Review your waste contract Get a waste audit Implement a recycling and reuse program to divert waste Renegotiate your waste contract Implement measures and track your savings

10. Source: EIA, Annual Energy Review 2007 In the US, Commercial and Industrial accounts for over 50% of the energy output. Energy Efficiency

11. Case Study- 45,000 sf warehouse- Low and No Cost Measures O&M/ERM Electric Savings (kWh) Natural Gas Savings (therms) Electric Demand Savings (kW-mo /yr) Cost Savings ($) Project Cost (First Cost) Incentive ($) Simple Payback in Years Repair Compressed Air System Leaks 105,987 0 16.1 $12,888 $7,500 $3,180 0.3 Reduce Compressed Air System Pressure 22,055 0 3.4 $2,691 $1,800 $661 0.4 Install Set-Back Thermostats 1,780 377 0 $590 $1,200 $0 2.0 Repair Drive Belts and Alignment 9,418 0 0 $1,130 $3,400 $0 3.0 Clean AC Condenser Coils 2,543 0 0 $305 $600 $0 2.0 Total 141,783 377 19.5 $17,604 $14,500 $3,841 0.6

12. Case Study- 45,000 sf warehouse- Capital Investment Measures Capital Investment/ERM Electric Savings (kWh) Natural Gas Savings (therms) Electric Demand Savings (kW-mo /yr) Cost Savings ($) Project Cost (First Cost) Incentive ($) Simple Payback in Years Install Variable Frequency Drives 47,090 0 0 $5,745 $40,625 $13,500 4.7 Pipe Outdoor Air to Air Compressor Inlets 28,868 0 4.4 $3,522 $5,000 $866 1.2 Total 75,958 0 4.4 $9,267 $45,625 $14,366 3.4 Replace 5 Older Roof Top Heating and Cooling Unit (Individual Incremental 8 to 14) 2,868 0 5.78 $350 $2,250 $250 5.7

13. Getting Started with Energy Efficiency Walk through your facility and talk to facility personnel to understand opportunities Get a an ASHRAE Level I and II Energy Audit Understand utility incentives Implement measures and track your savings

14. What is Green or Environmentally Preferable Purchasing? The EPA defines environmentally preferable as… … products or services that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose. This comparison applies to raw materials, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, use, reuse, operation, maintenance, and disposal.

15. Why is Green Purchasing Important? What comes in must go out - almost everything that ends up in the garbage probably came into the office through purchasing – the connection between purchasing and waste disposal becomes important Certain products actually cost us more than just the initial purchase price- utility costs, maintenance, and end of life disposal What we purchase sends a message to our customers and our suppliers

17. Opportunities to Save with Green Purchasing Reduce your energy bills by purchasing Energy Star office equipment Reduce your fuel use by choosing energy efficient and hybrid vehicles Reduce your paper (and waste) costs by requiring duplexing Reduce the initial cost of new products by purchasing remanufactured products Reduce the initial cost and waste disposal fees by buying in bulk to reduce packaging

18. Sustainability Planning Increasingly seen as a requirement for vendors and contractors- sends the right message to your clients Opportunity to consolidate company-wide efforts into one document Increases efficiency and saves money Includes: Policy development Goal Setting 360 degree view of activities Process and results oriented

19. Sustainability Planning

20. Getting Started with a Plan Know why you want a plan and what you want to achieve Involve all levels of employers- but message needs to come from the top! Review everything you do to find opportunities and cost savings Be rigorous about documenting your findings and researching alternatives Track your results over time to celebrate your successes and identify where you need more work

21. Get Certified External communication to stakeholders of sustainability commitment Rigorous Continuous improvement Stamp of approval from a 3 rd party

22. Prudential Plaza LEED® results/improvements include: 30% electricity reduction over 2 years Retrofitted to VFDs Retrofitted to T8s and reduced lamp usage Reverse osmosis water treatment for natural gas boilers Online software to analyze detailed meter data Office Depot purchasing consortium PruCycle and Green Pages Challenges and Resolutions Water prerequisite Energy prerequisite Complexity of 2 dissimilar buildings

23. Merchandise Mart LEED® results/improvements include: 10% energy reduction in ‘07 > 60% recycling rate, now ~70% Over dozen tenants certified LEED CI LEED-compliant Contracts and Leases Green Operations Guide Tenant and community outreach Leadership Challenges and Resolutions Water prerequisite Energy prerequisite Construction Standards for buildouts Organization & continuous improvement

24. Q & A

25. Contact information Abigail Corso- Sustainability Services 312-554-0900 ext. 25 [email_address] Delta Institute 53 W. Jackson Boulevard, Suite 230 Chicago, Illinois 60604

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