Presentation by Kelly Romano, President, Building Systems and Services Carrier Corporation, UTC, at the Alliance to Save Energy's Sept. 17 2009 Summit: "All Roads Lead to Copenhagen"
http://ase.org/summit
This document discusses the real energy performance of green, LEED-certified buildings in Canada based on post-occupancy monitoring conducted by Enermodal Engineering on 6 of their projects. It finds that while computer simulations predicted significant energy savings, actual performance varied and was improved by ongoing commissioning. Delivered performance through long-term monitoring, calibration of simulations, and occupant education can help buildings achieve closer to their full potential savings.
TowerLabs: Accelerating Adoption of Green Building Technologies for CondosToronto 2030 District
Jamie James, Founder of TowerLabs @ MaRS showcases some of their research and the technology they are incubating to accelerate the uptake of cleantech in the condo sector.
Introduction on EcoSol Services:
1- Energy & Water Management
2- Renewable Energy (Solar PV systems)
3- Lighting Management Solutions
4- Sustainability and Green Buildings
5- Capacity Building and Trainging
6- Measurement and Verification Services
Case study of ms1525 energy efficiency and renewable energy code of practice.Steve Lojuntin
Paper presented at the seminar in Kuala Lumpur on 12 September 2019. "Achieving Sustainable Development Goals Through The Application of MS1525 : Code of Practice – Energy Efficiency & Use of Renewable Energy for Non-residential Buildings".
This document discusses net zero energy buildings (NZEBs). It provides context on climate change and government policies driving the adoption of NZEBs. It defines NZEBs as buildings that produce as much renewable energy as they consume on an annual basis. However, there is no consistent definition as the energy balance can be measured at the site or source level and can include energy use, emissions or costs. The document also discusses practical challenges to achieving true net zero status and examples of organizations pursuing net zero energy goals.
Updates on Policy and Codes - BREEAM, Part L, MEES & BB101IES VE
The key changes to Building Bulletin 101 include stricter requirements for indoor air quality and thermal comfort. For indoor air quality, the maximum allowable CO2 level is reduced from 1500 ppm to 2000 ppm. For thermal comfort, the overheating criteria have been updated to align with CIBSE TM52, focusing on hours of exceedance, weighted exceedance, and maximum temperature delta. Demonstrating compliance will require a more rigorous analysis of overheating risk using dynamic thermal modeling. Overall, the revisions aim to improve classroom ventilation and temperature conditions to optimize learning.
The document discusses the benefits of energy efficiency, including cost savings, improved infrastructure, reduced emissions, and job creation. It argues that energy efficiency is the quickest and most cost-effective way for organizations to reduce energy costs while boosting sustainability. The document also provides examples of Lime Energy's services and energy efficiency projects they have completed for clients in various sectors.
This document discusses the real energy performance of green, LEED-certified buildings in Canada based on post-occupancy monitoring conducted by Enermodal Engineering on 6 of their projects. It finds that while computer simulations predicted significant energy savings, actual performance varied and was improved by ongoing commissioning. Delivered performance through long-term monitoring, calibration of simulations, and occupant education can help buildings achieve closer to their full potential savings.
TowerLabs: Accelerating Adoption of Green Building Technologies for CondosToronto 2030 District
Jamie James, Founder of TowerLabs @ MaRS showcases some of their research and the technology they are incubating to accelerate the uptake of cleantech in the condo sector.
Introduction on EcoSol Services:
1- Energy & Water Management
2- Renewable Energy (Solar PV systems)
3- Lighting Management Solutions
4- Sustainability and Green Buildings
5- Capacity Building and Trainging
6- Measurement and Verification Services
Case study of ms1525 energy efficiency and renewable energy code of practice.Steve Lojuntin
Paper presented at the seminar in Kuala Lumpur on 12 September 2019. "Achieving Sustainable Development Goals Through The Application of MS1525 : Code of Practice – Energy Efficiency & Use of Renewable Energy for Non-residential Buildings".
This document discusses net zero energy buildings (NZEBs). It provides context on climate change and government policies driving the adoption of NZEBs. It defines NZEBs as buildings that produce as much renewable energy as they consume on an annual basis. However, there is no consistent definition as the energy balance can be measured at the site or source level and can include energy use, emissions or costs. The document also discusses practical challenges to achieving true net zero status and examples of organizations pursuing net zero energy goals.
Updates on Policy and Codes - BREEAM, Part L, MEES & BB101IES VE
The key changes to Building Bulletin 101 include stricter requirements for indoor air quality and thermal comfort. For indoor air quality, the maximum allowable CO2 level is reduced from 1500 ppm to 2000 ppm. For thermal comfort, the overheating criteria have been updated to align with CIBSE TM52, focusing on hours of exceedance, weighted exceedance, and maximum temperature delta. Demonstrating compliance will require a more rigorous analysis of overheating risk using dynamic thermal modeling. Overall, the revisions aim to improve classroom ventilation and temperature conditions to optimize learning.
The document discusses the benefits of energy efficiency, including cost savings, improved infrastructure, reduced emissions, and job creation. It argues that energy efficiency is the quickest and most cost-effective way for organizations to reduce energy costs while boosting sustainability. The document also provides examples of Lime Energy's services and energy efficiency projects they have completed for clients in various sectors.
This document summarizes a presentation about integrating One Click LCA software with IESVE energy modeling software to help achieve credits for BREEAM UK NC 2018 certification. One Click LCA can generate a building LCA benchmark using data from IESVE energy models or Revit models. It provides options for materials at different design stages using its construction library and supplier EPD data. One Click LCA workflows guide users through the credit analyses and it can generate compliance reports in one click. Integrating One Click LCA with IESVE provides over a dozen ways to streamline the BREEAM analyses and maximize potential credits.
Our work in industry includes targeting end clients, engineers, consultants, contractors, and facilities managers for new builds, refurbishments, maintenance, and retrofit opportunities across a wide range of industrial processes and buildings. We provide services to over 30 client companies operating in areas such as temporary power, climate control, heating, air quality solutions, lighting, energy efficiency, automation, temperature control, humidification, dehumidification, power generation, flooring, drives, emergency management, equipment hire, HVAC, refrigeration, automation, and control.
This document discusses using an energy performance path for building code compliance. It provides an overview of key differences between the ASHRAE and NECB performance paths. It also demonstrates using an energy model to evaluate different design options and optimize building systems. The presentation encourages taking advantage of energy modeling to inform conceptual design and extract metrics beyond just energy like daylighting and comfort.
Emerson has shown industry-leading innovation in compressor technology that has led to substantial increases in the efficiency of air conditioning systems around the world. Residential systems in North America are now over 60% more efficient than two decades ago, equivalent to the power generated by 17 one-gigawatt power plants. Emerson is also partnering with manufacturers to phase out ozone-depleting refrigerants in systems by 2010 and develop new compressors that use more environmentally-friendly alternatives while maintaining reliability.
Nearly Zero Energy Building (nZEB) in MalaysiaSteve Lojuntin
This document discusses nearly zero energy buildings (nZEBs) in Malaysia. It begins by introducing nZEBs as an advanced low carbon building initiative, one step closer to achieving net zero or carbon neutral buildings through a focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy. Examples of nZEBs in Malaysia are provided that demonstrate 50-86% reductions in energy usage. Retrofitting existing buildings is also discussed as a way to make progress toward nZEBs. Supporting factors are outlined, including incentives, energy monitoring systems, standards, experts, and guidelines. The document advocates a practical step-by-step approach focusing on energy management and renewable energy to achieve nZEBs.
Preparing for Zero Net Energy BuildingsEnercare Inc.
Enercare’s 3rd annual Thought Leadership event series, Energy Management: What’s New and What’s Next, explores energy conservation opportunities, the latest technologies and regulations shaping the multi-residential and commercial building management space.
Commissioned by the Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA), the Zero Net Energy Buildings research project examined strategies and technologies applied in large commercial and multi-unit buildings, to identify zero net energy (ZNE) best practices. Building automation systems and energy information systems in ZNE buildings were characterized and building occupants and owners were surveyed on the functionality and utilization of these systems. The results of this research can be used to value the system in relation to a ZNE outcome.
Presented by: Greg Walker, Research Director, Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA)
The presentation will include the following topics:
- Fundamentals of energy modeling
- Overview of the eQUEST energy modeling program
- Recommendations for integrating energy modeling into the design process
- Brief description of baseline energy modeling using ASHRAE Appendix G
- Recommended strategies for reducing energy use
- How to review energy modeling results
-Common problems and how to avoid them
The document discusses India's Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC). It aims to set minimum energy efficiency standards for building design and construction. The ECBC encourages energy efficient practices that do not compromise occupant comfort or economic considerations. It provides the central and state governments powers to enforce compliance. The ECBC is estimated to reduce building energy use by 25-40% through requirements for the building envelope, lighting, HVAC, and other systems. Widespread adoption could yield annual national energy savings of over 1.7 billion kWh. Implementation faces barriers around first costs, product availability, and testing/certification.
The document discusses energy conservation imperatives for the aluminium foundry industry. It notes that the industry faces energy constraints and rising costs that require a 10% energy savings target. The energy conservation scheme will impose punitive tariffs for those who do not meet targets. It also examines the industry, energy needs for melting, furnace types, and the need to balance capital equipment choices with changing energy conditions.
The document discusses sustainability issues related to steel construction. It covers sustainability and LEED standards, sustainable steel construction methods, and an application using intermodal freight shipping containers (IFSCs) for construction. Specifically, it outlines the LEED rating system categories and credits, advantages of steel such as recyclability and embodied energy, the use of cold-formed steel and its benefits, and examples of IFSCs being used to create houses and a hotel.
This document summarizes US policies and programs for building energy efficiency. It discusses:
1) The US building sector accounts for 40% of primary energy use and policies aim to reduce this 50% by 2030 through codes, standards, incentives and emerging technologies.
2) Programs for new buildings include increasingly stringent energy codes, energy performance labels, and development of high efficiency building envelope and HVAC technologies.
3) For appliances and equipment, minimum efficiency standards have saved consumers over $150 billion since 1987 and development continues for high efficiency lighting and HVAC.
4) Existing building programs focus on audits, labels, financing, and incentives to drive residential and commercial retrofits, supported by research into
Deep Retrofit: Deep Retrofits across Europe,Passive House InstituteSustainableEnergyAut
- The document outlines a step-by-step plan to retrofit an existing building to the EnerPHit standard through a series of packages of measures over time.
- It begins with replacing the existing windows and adding heat recovery ventilation in 2017.
- The second step involves insulating the basement ceiling and roof and adding photovoltaics around 2022.
- External wall insulation and replacing the entrance door would occur around 2027.
- The final step replaces the heating system with a heat pump and adds solar thermal around 2037 to complete the retrofit to the EnerPHit standard.
This document discusses global energy challenges and the potential for increased energy efficiency. It notes that buildings and industry account for 44% of greenhouse gas emissions and are also the largest energy consumers. The document argues that a focus on energy efficiency using current technologies could achieve 30% energy savings, which would help address increasing energy demand and the need to reduce climate impacts from energy use. It promotes energy efficiency as a cheaper, quicker, and cleaner way to tackle energy challenges compared to developing cleaner supply sources.
Andreas Schierenbeck, President, Building Technologies, Siemens Inc.Michael Flynn
The document discusses trends driving the need for smart consumption solutions in cities and buildings. Megatrends like climate change, urbanization and globalization are posing challenges for cities. Buildings consume most of the world's energy and produce significant carbon emissions. Smart building technologies can reduce energy use by optimizing efficiency and shifting loads to better match supply and demand. This allows buildings to interact with the grid and reduce costs for both buildings and utilities.
Richard Bennett, UTC: Deploying Energy Efficiency - The Business PerspectiveAlliance To Save Energy
Rick Bennett discusses United Technologies Corporation's goals and strategies around environment, health, and safety. UTC is a $55 billion company with seven business units. Over time, UTC has expanded its EH&S goals from basic compliance to focusing on reducing impacts across its entire value chain by 2020. Data shows that as revenues have increased, UTC has reduced its water consumption, energy consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions. To achieve further reductions, UTC audits existing sites, maximizes efficiency of old and new systems, leverages cogeneration, and builds green buildings. In 2007-2008 alone, UTC identified over $170 million in efficiency projects focused on areas like lighting, compressed air, leak management, and cogeneration systems.
The document discusses ASHRAE's goals and initiatives around sustainability and net zero energy buildings. It outlines ASHRAE's roadmap to develop tools enabling net zero energy buildings by 2030 through standards like 90.1 and 189.1. It also discusses opportunities in existing buildings, which represent most buildings that will exist in 2030 and offer the greatest potential for reduced energy use through retrofits.
This document summarizes a presentation about integrating One Click LCA software with IESVE energy modeling software to help achieve credits for BREEAM UK NC 2018 certification. One Click LCA can generate a building LCA benchmark using data from IESVE energy models or Revit models. It provides options for materials at different design stages using its construction library and supplier EPD data. One Click LCA workflows guide users through the credit analyses and it can generate compliance reports in one click. Integrating One Click LCA with IESVE provides over a dozen ways to streamline the BREEAM analyses and maximize potential credits.
Our work in industry includes targeting end clients, engineers, consultants, contractors, and facilities managers for new builds, refurbishments, maintenance, and retrofit opportunities across a wide range of industrial processes and buildings. We provide services to over 30 client companies operating in areas such as temporary power, climate control, heating, air quality solutions, lighting, energy efficiency, automation, temperature control, humidification, dehumidification, power generation, flooring, drives, emergency management, equipment hire, HVAC, refrigeration, automation, and control.
This document discusses using an energy performance path for building code compliance. It provides an overview of key differences between the ASHRAE and NECB performance paths. It also demonstrates using an energy model to evaluate different design options and optimize building systems. The presentation encourages taking advantage of energy modeling to inform conceptual design and extract metrics beyond just energy like daylighting and comfort.
Emerson has shown industry-leading innovation in compressor technology that has led to substantial increases in the efficiency of air conditioning systems around the world. Residential systems in North America are now over 60% more efficient than two decades ago, equivalent to the power generated by 17 one-gigawatt power plants. Emerson is also partnering with manufacturers to phase out ozone-depleting refrigerants in systems by 2010 and develop new compressors that use more environmentally-friendly alternatives while maintaining reliability.
Nearly Zero Energy Building (nZEB) in MalaysiaSteve Lojuntin
This document discusses nearly zero energy buildings (nZEBs) in Malaysia. It begins by introducing nZEBs as an advanced low carbon building initiative, one step closer to achieving net zero or carbon neutral buildings through a focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy. Examples of nZEBs in Malaysia are provided that demonstrate 50-86% reductions in energy usage. Retrofitting existing buildings is also discussed as a way to make progress toward nZEBs. Supporting factors are outlined, including incentives, energy monitoring systems, standards, experts, and guidelines. The document advocates a practical step-by-step approach focusing on energy management and renewable energy to achieve nZEBs.
Preparing for Zero Net Energy BuildingsEnercare Inc.
Enercare’s 3rd annual Thought Leadership event series, Energy Management: What’s New and What’s Next, explores energy conservation opportunities, the latest technologies and regulations shaping the multi-residential and commercial building management space.
Commissioned by the Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA), the Zero Net Energy Buildings research project examined strategies and technologies applied in large commercial and multi-unit buildings, to identify zero net energy (ZNE) best practices. Building automation systems and energy information systems in ZNE buildings were characterized and building occupants and owners were surveyed on the functionality and utilization of these systems. The results of this research can be used to value the system in relation to a ZNE outcome.
Presented by: Greg Walker, Research Director, Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA)
The presentation will include the following topics:
- Fundamentals of energy modeling
- Overview of the eQUEST energy modeling program
- Recommendations for integrating energy modeling into the design process
- Brief description of baseline energy modeling using ASHRAE Appendix G
- Recommended strategies for reducing energy use
- How to review energy modeling results
-Common problems and how to avoid them
The document discusses India's Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC). It aims to set minimum energy efficiency standards for building design and construction. The ECBC encourages energy efficient practices that do not compromise occupant comfort or economic considerations. It provides the central and state governments powers to enforce compliance. The ECBC is estimated to reduce building energy use by 25-40% through requirements for the building envelope, lighting, HVAC, and other systems. Widespread adoption could yield annual national energy savings of over 1.7 billion kWh. Implementation faces barriers around first costs, product availability, and testing/certification.
The document discusses energy conservation imperatives for the aluminium foundry industry. It notes that the industry faces energy constraints and rising costs that require a 10% energy savings target. The energy conservation scheme will impose punitive tariffs for those who do not meet targets. It also examines the industry, energy needs for melting, furnace types, and the need to balance capital equipment choices with changing energy conditions.
The document discusses sustainability issues related to steel construction. It covers sustainability and LEED standards, sustainable steel construction methods, and an application using intermodal freight shipping containers (IFSCs) for construction. Specifically, it outlines the LEED rating system categories and credits, advantages of steel such as recyclability and embodied energy, the use of cold-formed steel and its benefits, and examples of IFSCs being used to create houses and a hotel.
This document summarizes US policies and programs for building energy efficiency. It discusses:
1) The US building sector accounts for 40% of primary energy use and policies aim to reduce this 50% by 2030 through codes, standards, incentives and emerging technologies.
2) Programs for new buildings include increasingly stringent energy codes, energy performance labels, and development of high efficiency building envelope and HVAC technologies.
3) For appliances and equipment, minimum efficiency standards have saved consumers over $150 billion since 1987 and development continues for high efficiency lighting and HVAC.
4) Existing building programs focus on audits, labels, financing, and incentives to drive residential and commercial retrofits, supported by research into
Deep Retrofit: Deep Retrofits across Europe,Passive House InstituteSustainableEnergyAut
- The document outlines a step-by-step plan to retrofit an existing building to the EnerPHit standard through a series of packages of measures over time.
- It begins with replacing the existing windows and adding heat recovery ventilation in 2017.
- The second step involves insulating the basement ceiling and roof and adding photovoltaics around 2022.
- External wall insulation and replacing the entrance door would occur around 2027.
- The final step replaces the heating system with a heat pump and adds solar thermal around 2037 to complete the retrofit to the EnerPHit standard.
This document discusses global energy challenges and the potential for increased energy efficiency. It notes that buildings and industry account for 44% of greenhouse gas emissions and are also the largest energy consumers. The document argues that a focus on energy efficiency using current technologies could achieve 30% energy savings, which would help address increasing energy demand and the need to reduce climate impacts from energy use. It promotes energy efficiency as a cheaper, quicker, and cleaner way to tackle energy challenges compared to developing cleaner supply sources.
Andreas Schierenbeck, President, Building Technologies, Siemens Inc.Michael Flynn
The document discusses trends driving the need for smart consumption solutions in cities and buildings. Megatrends like climate change, urbanization and globalization are posing challenges for cities. Buildings consume most of the world's energy and produce significant carbon emissions. Smart building technologies can reduce energy use by optimizing efficiency and shifting loads to better match supply and demand. This allows buildings to interact with the grid and reduce costs for both buildings and utilities.
Richard Bennett, UTC: Deploying Energy Efficiency - The Business PerspectiveAlliance To Save Energy
Rick Bennett discusses United Technologies Corporation's goals and strategies around environment, health, and safety. UTC is a $55 billion company with seven business units. Over time, UTC has expanded its EH&S goals from basic compliance to focusing on reducing impacts across its entire value chain by 2020. Data shows that as revenues have increased, UTC has reduced its water consumption, energy consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions. To achieve further reductions, UTC audits existing sites, maximizes efficiency of old and new systems, leverages cogeneration, and builds green buildings. In 2007-2008 alone, UTC identified over $170 million in efficiency projects focused on areas like lighting, compressed air, leak management, and cogeneration systems.
The document discusses ASHRAE's goals and initiatives around sustainability and net zero energy buildings. It outlines ASHRAE's roadmap to develop tools enabling net zero energy buildings by 2030 through standards like 90.1 and 189.1. It also discusses opportunities in existing buildings, which represent most buildings that will exist in 2030 and offer the greatest potential for reduced energy use through retrofits.
Energy efficiency in buildings is an important concern due to rising energy demand, deregulation of energy markets, and environmental policies. Buildings consume over 40% of total energy in developed nations for heating, cooling, lighting and other uses. Tomorrow's highly energy efficient buildings will have unprecedented levels of insulation allowing comfort with only 50 kWh/m2/year of energy usage. Equipment and appliances will be highly optimized, and intelligence will seamlessly manage energy usage for optimal comfort and services while achieving net-zero energy usage. Achieving this future requires innovative solutions for new and existing buildings along with additional processing and automation.
The document discusses the potential of Internet of Things (IoT) frameworks to improve energy efficiency in buildings. It notes that buildings currently account for over 40% of energy consumption in India. Implementing IoT and smart building technologies could save millions of tons of oil by reducing consumption. Key areas of energy usage in buildings include heating, cooling, lighting, and water heating. The document envisions future buildings having ultra-insulated envelopes requiring minimal energy for thermal comfort, highly efficient equipment, intelligent control systems optimizing usage, integrated renewable energy sources, and users with energy-conscious behaviors. Realizing this future will require innovations in areas like advanced sensors, lighting technologies, smart integration of distributed generation and control systems connecting buildings to the energy
Benchmark cCstomer Day 22nd September 2010 - Building Regs Presentation Benchmark
The document summarizes the UK's Non-Domestic Building Regulations Part L2A and L2B from 2010. Key points include:
- Regulations were updated in 2010 to require a 25% reduction in CO2 emissions for new buildings and improved energy efficiency standards for refurbishments.
- Compliance involves meeting targets for fabric performance, limits on thermal bridging and air leakage, and summer overheating.
- Notional buildings were introduced as baseline specifications to demonstrate compliance. Wall and roof insulation thickness increased significantly.
- Regulations differ slightly between England/Wales and Scotland but generally drive higher performance standards across new builds, extensions and refurbishments.
- The changes mark significant progress toward
High Performance Green Design for High-Precision Manufacturingcjmichal
The document discusses the sustainable building design of a new 36,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Swanzey, NH for Moore Nanotechnology Systems. It outlines the company's commitment to sustainability and describes the integrated design approach used, which included reducing energy consumption through an optimized building envelope and efficient mechanical systems. Key strategies involved meeting Advanced Buildings Core Performance guidelines to achieve energy savings of up to 30% beyond code requirements.
Towards a Standard for Carbon Accounting | Hywell Daviesicarb
The document discusses carbon accounting standards and metrics for buildings. It notes several ongoing standardization efforts and makes recommendations for carbon accounting, including:
- Defining clear system boundaries and accounting for all scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
- Developing consistent metrics that allow for comparisons across sectors and activities
- Collecting better quality performance data to improve benchmarking
- Reporting on normalization factors to provide full context for emission reductions
The document discusses energy efficiency and intelligent buildings. It notes that buildings consume over 40% of total energy in developed nations and that implementing efficiency measures in buildings could save significant amounts of energy. It envisions future buildings that require minimal energy for ideal comfort through highly insulating structures and efficient equipment. Such buildings would use intelligence and renewable energy sources to optimize energy usage and potentially produce their own energy or contribute excess power back to the grid. Realizing this vision will require innovative solutions for new and existing buildings as well as additional processing power and intelligence throughout building infrastructures.
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The document outlines sustainability targets and strategies for developing special economic zones (SEZs) including optimizing building orientation, maximizing daylighting, reducing energy usage through efficient envelopes and HVAC systems, generating on-site renewable energy, minimizing waste, and encouraging non-motorized transportation. Case studies show potential energy savings of 39-55% compared to baseline standards through these integrated design approaches. The proposed designs could avoid 7,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually from one development.
EAM ASE Breakfast Seminar NSW - April 2008jmortensen
This document discusses global asset sustainability and how an enterprise asset management system can help organizations improve the sustainability of their assets. It provides examples of how tracking asset energy consumption and efficiency can help identify savings opportunities from reducing waste and improving maintenance practices. The system allows integration of energy data to help optimize asset performance, replacement decisions, and achieve benchmark sustainability goals.
Rising To The Challenge: Toward Carbon Neutral BuildingsTom Hootman
Presentation given at the 2009 Eco El Paso Conference. Presentation includes building blocks for carbon neutral design and a few case studies. A good primer for the 2030 Challenge.
The document discusses standards being developed for carbon accounting in buildings and construction. It notes that BSI, CEN, ISO, and other standards bodies are working on frameworks to measure embodied carbon in products and services as well as carbon emissions from buildings, materials, and systems throughout their lifecycle from production to use to disposal. The document raises questions about what exactly is being standardized, such as whether it is focusing only on carbon or broader environmental impacts, and whether the standards are for products, systems, or whole buildings.
The document summarizes Schneider Electric's history and strategy for helping address global energy challenges through energy management solutions. It discusses Schneider Electric's focus on making energy safer, more reliable, efficient and green through smart grid technologies, integrated building solutions, and an innovation ecosystem partnering with startups and organizations. The company's commitments to sustainability and stakeholders are also highlighted.
A high performance green building is designed for economic and environmental performance over its entire life cycle, considering unique local climate and cultural needs and providing for the health, safety and productivity of its occupants. With continuous care over its life cycle, it minimises energy use, CO2 emissions, and total environmental impacts, and provides ongoing measurable value to building owners, occupants and society.
This document discusses insulated metal panels (IMPs) and provides information on their advantages, specifications, and business development opportunities. It reviews relevant codes and policies, how IMPs can help projects qualify for LEED and tax credits, and examples of energy modeling cost savings when using IMPs. The document also includes case studies of IMP projects and defines important terms related to IMP performance ratings and specifications.
The document discusses changes to LEED 2009 related to modeling and energy savings certification. Key changes include new prerequisites and options for minimum energy performance, increased emphasis on on-site renewable energy and measurement/verification of energy savings. Prescriptive compliance paths now reference the ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guides and Core Performance Guide.
The document provides an update from Fiona Smith regarding nearly zero energy buildings (NZEB) and major renovations of domestic buildings according to the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. It discusses Ireland's implementation of NZEB standards for new buildings by 2020 and cost optimal standards for major renovations. It also summarizes the requirements for major renovations to include upgrading insulation, heating systems, and controls when over 25% of a building envelope is renovated. Lastly, it provides examples comparing the standard requirements for new buildings in 2011, 2018 and the NZEB standards.
Similar to Business Perspectives on Energy Efficiency from UTC (20)
The document summarizes the Alliance's activities and accomplishments in 2013. Some of the key highlights include:
- The Alliance Commission unveiled recommendations to double the nation's energy productivity by 2030, which were embraced by President Obama.
- Over 550 industry leaders convened at the 6th EE Global Forum where Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz gave his first official address.
- The Alliance advocated for energy efficiency policies and legislation at both the state and federal level.
- Events and workshops were held nationwide to promote best practices in energy efficiency.
The Alliance to Save Energy celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2012 and continued its work promoting energy efficiency through policy advocacy, consumer outreach programs, and projects. Some of its major accomplishments included launching an energy efficiency policy commission, hosting energy efficiency conferences that brought together international leaders, growing its social media presence, and implementing programs that saved over 200 million kilowatt-hours in schools and colleges. Financially, the Alliance received over $20 million in revenue in 2012 but also saw expenses rise, resulting in a change in net assets of negative $2.5 million.
This document is the 2011 annual report of the Alliance to Save Energy. It summarizes the organization's accomplishments in 2011, which was the second year of its declared "Decade of Energy Efficiency". Key developments included the Senate passing bipartisan energy efficiency legislation and reporting other measures. The Alliance also helped double the number of states meeting building energy codes and led energy efficiency makeovers of 11 US ambassador residences in Europe. The report expresses gratitude for the support that allowed the Alliance's budget and staff to grow over the past year as it continues working toward its goal of making energy use more efficient through 2030.
The document summarizes a municipal energy efficiency program in Tamil Nadu, India that uses an Energy Service Company (ESCO) model for project financing. The program aims to improve energy efficiency in water supply and street lighting systems across 29 cities in Phase I and 16 additional cities in Phase II. It establishes a replicable financing model and toolkit for municipal energy efficiency projects using performance contracting through ESCOs. The program has helped spur similar programs in other parts of India and greater private sector involvement in municipal energy efficiency projects.
The document discusses Best Buy's plans to launch a "Home Energy Department" to help consumers understand, control, and reduce their home energy consumption. The department will provide education, a broad product assortment, and services like self-assessments, home energy surveys, and installing home energy management devices. It will have vignettes demonstrating home assurance, energy efficiency, and home control solutions. The "Home Smart" platform will launch in three cities with Geek Squad auditors and surveyors available to provide consultations, audits, installations, and information on incentives and partnerships.
The document discusses the Watergy program, which aims to maximize energy and water efficiency. It does this by reducing losses in water distribution systems, as every gallon of lost water requires energy. Watergy projects involve assessing end uses, designing for efficiency, and identifying financing. Case studies show projects in South Africa and Pennsylvania that saved millions in costs and water through leak detection and pressure management. Barriers to adoption include a focus on water delivery over efficiency, lack of data and training, and financing challenges for water utilities.
Essential Expertise for Water, Energy and Air: By David Flitman, Senior Executive Vice President & President, Water and Process Services, Nalco Company
The document discusses saving both water and energy. It notes that by 2030, two billion more people will live in urban areas, putting increased stress on water resources. The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola Africa Foundation are dedicating $6 million to water and sanitation partnerships to improve access for 250,000 women and girls in Africa. This builds on Coca-Cola's 5 BY 20 initiative to empower 5 million female entrepreneurs globally by 2020.
The document summarizes the U.S. Navy's efforts to increase energy efficiency and use of alternative fuels to meet energy goals. It discusses the Navy's transition from sail to coal, oil, nuclear, and biofuel power sources over time. The Navy's goals include having 50% of energy come from alternative sources by 2020 and demonstrating a "Great Green Fleet" powered by biofuels by 2016. The Navy is focusing on energy efficiency through technologies like solar, wind, and geothermal at installations and biofuels and efficient systems on ships and aircraft to cut costs and increase security.
Ukraine relies heavily on imported fuel for energy and loses significant heat in multistory buildings, so citizens are encouraged to close common area doors, insulate windows and walls to conserve heat and energy as part of the "Save Heat-Save Ukraine" campaign.
This document compares the properties of three different light bulbs - a Sylvania Ultra LED labeled "soft white" with a 2700K color temperature and 400 lumens, a Utilitech compact fluorescent flood light with 400 lumens, 50 watts and a 3500K color temperature labeled "bright white", and an Ecosmart CFL labeled "daylight" with a 5000K color temperature and 1750 lumens with a bright natural color appearance best used for outdoor spaces like porches and patios or indoor workshop lighting.
The document discusses a student team from West Branch Community School District that conducted an energy efficiency project. The team identified opportunities to upgrade inefficient lighting and implement renewable energy sources at local businesses and their high school. They conducted energy audits, educated business owners, and successfully persuaded some to upgrade. Their efforts identified annual savings of over $9,000 and 68,000 kWh at the high school. The team shared their findings through newspaper articles, presentations, and a website to raise community awareness of energy and cost savings opportunities.
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1. September 17, 2009 Kelly Romano President Building Systems and Services Carrier Corporation
2. UNITED TECHNOLOGIES$58.7B revenues; seven business units Heating, ventilating, cooling & refrigeration systems Clean power, cooling / heating solutions Aircraft engines, gas turbines & space propulsion systems Helicopters Industrial & aerospace systems Security & fire protection services Elevators, escalators, moving walkways, people movers & horizontal transportation systems 1
3. EVOLUTION OF UTC EH&S GOALS 2011-2020 Eliminate adverse impacts 2007 – 2010 Value Chain Focus 1997 – 2006 Compliance + Conservation 1991 – 1996 Compliance + Key Suppliers + UTC Products 2
4. ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY 1997-2006 results Waste (lbs.) Air Emissions (lbs.) Water (gal.) Recycled Non-Recycled Energy (BTUs) Normalized 69% 44% 56% 19% 72% 49% 52% 13% 66% 39% Absolute 3
5. 4 Materials of Concern Energy Efficiency Packaging 100% 10% 10% eliminated in new products from product baseline in product packaging ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY GOALS2010 goals for internal operations and products Factory & operations metrics NonGreenhouse GasEmissions GreenhouseGases(CO2 e) Waste Water Industrial Process Non-Recycled Consumption Chemicals Discharged 20% 12% 10% 30% 10% 10% Product metrics
6. UTC SUSTAINABILITY ACTIVITIES Supplier EH&S Expectations Materials Of Concern Product Packaging Product Efficiency Developed Logistics Waste Developing Transportation Energy Product LCA Sustainability Communications Giving: Environmental Air Supplier EH&S Impacts Codes of Conduct Giving: Engineering Water Product Carbon Footprints Sustainability Investor Relations Giving: Arts Supplier Labor Practices Transparency Diversity Product Material Content GHG Project Investment Education/ ESP Carbon costing Product safety Product Investment Compliance Emerging issues: Regulatory, climate, H&S, material scarcity, ecosystems, etc. Volunteerism Governance Ethics Safety Sustainability Financial Financial Social Environmental Social Environmental 5
7. 2006 Corporate Responsibility Report GHG REDUCTION STRATEGYEnergy & GHG reductions = lower operating costs UTC Standard Practice-017 Auditing of existing sites: identify opportunities Maximize efficiency of older systems Maximize efficiency potential of new systems, new leases and fleet Leverage cogeneration Maximize efficiency of new sites: Green buildings/zero-net energy buildings Leverage case studies for UTC product sales Supply chain energy and GHG reductions Past 2007- 2010 Future 6
8. U.S. ENERGY CONSUMPTION (Btu) Energy consumption in Quadrillion Btu. 1 quadrillion = 1,000,000,000,000,000 (15 zeros) Transportation Btu use: Auto/truck 74% Air 8% Off-highway 7% Water 5% Other 6% 100% 24% Other 28% Transportation 9% IT / electronics 10% Water heating 32% 18% Lighting 2005 US Buildings energy use by type (Quad Btu) Coal 38% Gas 31% Nuclear 15% Oil 9% Renew 8% Industry Comm’l 18% Residential 22% 40% 39% HVAC Buildings* US consumption in 2005 was 100.2 quadrillion Btu Source: 2007 Department of Energy Buildings Energy Databook * Includes Commercial and Residential buildings Which reported on 2005 data 7
9. WBCSD ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN BUILDINGSPath to zero net energy buildings 2007/2008 2008/2009 Perception that buildings CO2 impact is 19% -reality is 40% of CO2 emissions. Perception that certified sustainable building will cost 17% more than a “standard” building - reality is the additional cost is 5%. 8
10. LEED CERTIFIEDGlobal building policy LEED certified is UTC standard for all new construction LEED Gold is target Planned projects total ~ 1 million ft2 Otis TEDA manufacturing facility in Tianjin, China is LEED Gold Pratt & Whitney engine overhaul facility in Shanghai, China is LEED Silver 9
11. LEED CERTIFIEDU.S. Existing Buildings Charlotte, NC First UTC manufacturing facility in world LEED-EB 19% more energy efficient* No irrigation for lawn and landscaping Over 80% recycling rate Carrier’s safety performance continues to improve. Carrier finished February with a TRIR of 0.59, compared to our 2009 goal of 0.72. Our LWIR performance is 0.08 vs. a 2009 goal of 0.09. Factory cases are slightly higher than service cases (20 vs. 13) . BSS (evenly split between factory & service) and CCR are high business drivers. Chiller manufacturing facility Huntington, IN 30% more energy efficient* Reduced water usage Instituted green housekeeping Over 50% recycling rate 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 YTD Recordable Injury 3.19 2.64 1.95 1.65 1.24 1.15 0.91 0.76/.84 0.59/.72 Lost Day Rate 0.44 0.38 0.29 0.21 0.2 0.15 0.12 0.13/.10 0.08/.09 Electronic controls manufacturing facility *Compared to other buildings with similar function 10
12. WASHINGTON, D.C. PROJECTS NORESCO National Gallery of Art Washington, D.C. NORESCO U.S. Capital Complex Washington, D.C. EMSI® Founding Farmers Restaurant Washington, D.C. LEED® Gold Certification 80% Energy Star Appliances Energy efficiency light system that exceeds ASHRAE 90.1 lighting power standards by 10% Average Annual Savings: $350,000 VFD replacement program Energy efficient lighting upgrade program Installation of bypass ductwork to the NGA HVAC system Average Annual Savings: $2.0 million Replacement or retrofit of nearly 200,000 lighting fixtures 11
13. 12 Building automation system controls HVAC, lighting and other systems, optimizing energy consumption Integrated security solutions provide access control, visitor management, and video management capability Requires up to 90% less water than traditional sprinkler systems ENERGY EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS Elevators that use less energy when lifting loads – and give back energy on descent Energy audit and sustainability services to reduce energy use and operating expenses Combined cooling, heating and power solutions can double energy efficiency over most conventional grid sources with Foxfire™ technology The world’s most efficient non-ozone-depleting water-cooled chiller Clean power, cooling / heating power
14. ROADMAP TO FUTURE Whole building, whole life = CO2 reductions Buildings have the greatest potential and are the cheapest option Address both new buildings and retrofit / replace existing buildings Investments are needed to push the market. The market alone will not do it Simple subsystemapproaches will not be enough All actors need to be involved 13