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The 4 Costliest Challenges Facing Energy Costs of Building Properties outlines 4 main challenges: 1) regulatory compliance with building codes and EPA regulations which can take 2 months to 2 years and cost $5,000-$100,000; 2) public perception and demands for sustainable practices from consumers and shareholders; 3) high direct energy costs in Connecticut which are the highest in the continental US; and 4) difficulties accurately measuring energy costs since most companies struggle to benchmark energy use. The document provides steps to overcome these challenges, including auditing energy use, devising programs to use 35-40% less energy, marketing green upgrades, selecting an energy partner with verifiable solutions, and allowing the partner to provide services such as
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Werner - Emerging Energy Infrastructure Technologies: Opportunities and Imple...Environmental Initiative
The document discusses emerging energy infrastructure technologies and opportunities for implementation in Minnesota. It provides an overview of electricity sources and generation in MN, including goals for increasing renewable energy. Specific projects to expand transmission lines and increase distributed generation are mentioned. The document also discusses opportunities for local communities to develop local renewable resources, the economic and job benefits of different renewable technologies, and policies that can support renewable energy development.RESNET: Proposed Residential Energy Efficiency Initiatives
RESNET: Proposed Residential Energy Efficiency InitiativesRESNET - Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
This document discusses policy initiatives to improve residential energy efficiency in the United States. It argues that energy efficiency is the nation's "first fuel" as it represents the lowest cost carbon mitigation option and largest near-term resource. The document outlines several policy recommendations to tap into the potential of residential energy efficiency, including requiring home energy assessments at time of sale, expanding financing options for home energy upgrades, establishing utility energy efficiency portfolio standards, and improving federal tax incentives for energy efficient homes and buildings. The goal is to significantly reduce U.S. building energy use and carbon emissions by 2030 through these policy measures targeting both new and existing residential structures.NGA National Governors Assoc: IMT presentation on Benchmarking
The document discusses energy benchmarking and disclosure laws. It summarizes that building energy use accounts for a large percentage of carbon emissions, especially in cities. Benchmarking and disclosure policies drive energy efficiency improvements by measuring performance and increasing competition. Several US cities have implemented these policies covering over 50,000 properties and 5.8 billion square feet annually. Preliminary data from New York City found energy reductions of 18-31% may be possible by improving the poorest performing buildings. Small businesses report increased activity and jobs from these policies. International benchmarking policies have also been implemented in several countries.
Energy-Efficient Buildings of Tomorrow: Built on a Policy Cornerstone Today
According to the Energy Information Administration, the carbon dioxide emissions of the U.S. building sector are almost equal to the total CO2 emissions of India and Japan combined.
Introduction to School Energy Management
The document provides an overview of energy management for school districts. It discusses making the case for energy efficiency by outlining signs of energy waste in schools and potential savings from effective management. It also covers understanding energy bills, renewable technologies, funding opportunities, and developing an energy management plan. The key points are identifying low-cost opportunities to reduce costs, benchmarking to compare performance, and leveraging various funding sources like NYSERDA and utility programs.
Big Bet On Solar PV
The document discusses how promoting solar energy can create jobs and free America from foreign oil dependence. It argues that a pathway to changing the electricity mix is to focus on customer technologies like solar and energy efficiency in the short term, and central station renewables like wind and biomass in the mid-term. Political will is needed as the catalyst to drive these changes through government mandates and by converting positive public opinion into political force.
Overview of Energy Efficiency in the U.S.
Speaking to participants of the Asia Pacific Research Center's Peer Review on Energy Efficiency, Castelli offered a status update on energy efficiency in the U.S., and the ways that energy efficiency programs are financed, monitored and measured there. After briefing the audience on the history of energy legislation in the U.S., Castelli introduced them to the energy efficiency provisions of the recently passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
EU Workshop: A Shared Vision for Energy & Climate
In her panel, 'Energy Efficiency: Greatest New Resource", Callahan looks at the chief forcing mechanisms - regulations and financial incentives - that have effectively accelerated the deployment of energy efficieny in the U.S. Her presentation covers the recent history of energy efficiency in U.S. policy, marked by President Obama's energy platform and FY2010 budget, as well as his recent overhaul of corporate average fuel economy standards. Callahan also examines the wealth of energy efficiency funding included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and the potential for carbon emissions reductions in the House of Representative's American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009.
Esco Utility Financing
This document summarizes a webinar on financing energy efficiency projects for commercial buildings. It discusses how the commercial sector uses a large amount of energy yet faces barriers to energy efficiency upgrades. It then presents five models to overcome these barriers by offering energy efficiency as a service paid through energy savings rather than upfront capital costs. This shifts performance risk to energy service companies while helping finance upgrades through mechanisms like loans, bonds or payments from utilities.
Building Energy Performance Data Transforming Markets - EIA 6-16-2015
Building Energy Performance Data Transforming Markets
Presentation at EIA Conference June 16, 2015
WVF Xcel Colorado Slidesbb 08-27-09
The document discusses Xcel Energy's operations across several midwestern and western states, including its leadership in wind and solar energy. It outlines Colorado's growing energy needs and Xcel's support for climate policy and renewable energy standards. The summary also mentions Xcel's investments in developing a green workforce, energy efficiency programs, and renewable resources like wind, solar, and biogas.
Unlocking the energy contracting opportunity
This document provides an update from Fiona Smith, Marketing and Communications Manager at SEAI, on the role of energy contracting in achieving 2030 targets. It discusses the need for a huge step up in investment in energy efficiency and decarbonization. Energy performance contracting is presented as a vehicle for large-scale investment over the next decade. The document outlines SEAI's activity to date in supporting energy performance contracting, including a national energy services framework, project assistance grants, and exemplar projects. It identifies the key ingredients needed for a successful ESCO market as commitment, confidence, and competence from various stakeholders.
Our Built Environment: The Frontier of Energy Efficiency
Buildings are responsible for 40% of global energy consumption, and represent a huge GHG emissions reduction potential. A significant part of the emission savings can follow relatively quickly from identifying and implementing energy efficiency measures. Yet this is not always such a straightforward area for public and private action. How can we move faster from talking to acting, and unlock this enormous emissions savings potential?
Silicon Valley Bank Energy Efficiency Report: Key Sector Trends
SVB's Energy Efficiency Report provides perspective on the key players and most compelling trends in the Energy sector. Topics covered include VC and government funding in the energy efficiency market; industry trends related to regulation, consumer demand and technology enhancements; and an overview of financing for energy companies.
Richard Cowart - Delivering Energy Efficiency on a Large Scale: Challenges an...
http://www.managing-energy-demand.org
This seminar held on november 4 ‘09 in Bern, Switzerland, hosted international specialists in managing energy demand, mainly electric energy. Presentations concentrated on best cases in demand side management and regulation easing the way for DSM programs. The event was organised by noe21, a Geneva based NGO.
The Energy Efficiency Lifestyle: Four Major Ingredients
Energy Efficiency Lifestyle Four: Major Ingredients. Presented by Kateri Callahan, President of the Alliance to Save Energy at the International Symposium on Climate Change in Tokyo, Japan on November 17, 2008
Renewable Energy Policy Overview
This document summarizes renewable energy policies that could help increase renewable energy production in the United States. It defines renewable energy and discusses current renewable energy production levels. Financial incentives like rebates and feed-in tariffs are described as effective policies other countries have used. Net metering policies in the US are discussed. The conclusion recommends a policy framework for the US based on lessons from successful foreign policies.
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- 1. The 4 Costliest Challenges Facing Energy Costs ofBuilding Properties The cost of both the obvious and the real factors impacting energy decisions 1
- 2. Challenge #1: Regulatory Compliance Federal and State building codes propose that buildings be designed to use 30% less energy beginning in 2012. In 2010, the fines assessed against 27 companies ranged from $14,600 to $316,333 and totaled over $3.5M Complying with EPA regulations can take from 2 months to 2 years and cost $5,000 to more than $100,000 2 Source: New buildings.org 2012 IECC Developments. Beware of “Green” Penalties: DOE Aggressively Enforcing Energy Efficiency Certification Requirements, Thompson Hine, September 2010. DOE Continues Aggressive Energy Efficiency Enforcement Effort with Nearly 30 New Proposed Penalties, U.S. Department of Energy, September 13, 2010. Non-compliance with PCB law = big fines, Hagedorn Publication via The Free Library, 1992. © Connecticut Electrical Associates, LLC 2011
- 3. Challenge #2: Public Perception Corporations are searching for solutions to demonstrate sustainable business practices. Consumers and Shareholders demand sustainable performance Sustainable marketing is growing but vague measures are viewed as deceptive creating a negative product view. 3 Source: New York Environmentalist Jay Westerveld in a 1986 essay regarding the hotel industry's practice © Connecticut Electrical Associates, LLC 2011
- 4. Challenge #3: Direct Costs Based On Energy Inefficiencies If a business is energy inefficient in Connecticut they will pay more than anyone in the continental US 4 Source: EIA Independent statistics and analysis, U.S. Energy Information Analysis, January 20, 2011. Which States Have the Highest Energy Costs, Wall Street Journal, April 9, 2009. © Connecticut Electrical Associates, LLC 2011
- 5. Challenge #4: Getting a true picture of energy costs Most companies struggle with measuring their energy benchmark. Energy budgets and planning are at risk within unstable energy markets. “Businesses have all kinds of accounting protocols to track cash and other assets… …but they have no clue where millions in annual energy expenditures go” 5 Source: 8 Energy Benchmarking Hurdles (and How to Get Over Them), Buildings, July 2008. Energy Efficiency: Crisis or Catalyst?, Deloitte, 2011.Forward to EBaR by Jerry Jackson © Connecticut Electrical Associates, LLC 2011
- 6. Steps to overcome these challenges…Audit your energy use Buildings must benchmark ALL energy consumption first. Devise specific programs that meet the newest energy codes and use 35-40% less energy. Efficiency investments generate new income streams by freeing up cash flow and increasing tax incentives 6 Source: The Race for Better Building Codes, The New York Times, May 21, 2009; Energy-Efficiency Tax Benefits, HPAC Engineering, January 1, 2009 © Connecticut Electrical Associates, LLC 2011
- 7. Create and market a green image A green image is good for public relations because it reflects forward thinking Providing amenities like filtered air, motion-sensor fixtures and organic energy within facilities appeals to the public Green energy efficiency upgrades create greater short and long term valuethan standard renovations 7 Source: Lighting Upgrades: Opportunities In Existing Buildings, FacilitiesNet, August 2009. A Green Lining in a Down Market, The Cooperator, April 30, 2009 © Connecticut Electrical Associates, LLC 2011
- 8. Where to get a complete energy picture Your electrical services provider should present their solutions using verifiable information expressed in financial terms and true cost of investment. Retrofitting your building for energy savings requires more than just a basic electrical maintenance crew. 8 Source: Median age of buildings, Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey © Connecticut Electrical Associates, LLC 2011
- 9. Select the right energy partner Qualities to look for… 9 Source: Median age of buildings, Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey © Connecticut Electrical Associates, LLC 2011
- 10. What to look for in an energy partner 10 © Connecticut Electrical Associates, LLC 2011
- 11. Services We Provide ASHREA Level I,II,III Audits Facility Awareness Programs Sustainable Energy Solutions Energy Management Systems Facility Maintenance 11
- 12. Let us help you… 12 © Connecticut Electrical Associates, LLC 2011 Managing Your Electrical Construction 888-892-3335 www.ctelec.com