The document discusses taking the first step toward achieving grid neutrality and energy independence through net zero schools. It provides background on grid neutrality and how to achieve it, including through comprehensive planning, energy efficient design, energy generation technologies, energy measurements, and maintenance and operations. Examples of grid neutral schools being built now are mentioned. The goal is to encourage designing schools that balance the electricity they use from the grid with the renewable energy they produce on site.
Terry McGivern MEGS-KT lecture 14th November 2012Andrea Wheeler
This document provides an overview of the FLASH programme and the Institute for Sustainability. It discusses several of the Institute's key programmes, including Resource Efficient Buildings (which includes FLASH, FLASH+, ICAD, RE: Start Local and Climate Market Accelerator), Sustainable Infrastructure, and Sustainable Transport. These programmes aim to accelerate sustainable communities and cities through applied research, demonstration projects, knowledge sharing, and engaging multiple partners like businesses, governments and academics. The document also summarizes some of the Institute's approaches like building performance evaluation, retrofit guides, and helping businesses understand opportunities in low carbon building retrofit.
These slides use concepts from my (Jeff Funk) course entitled analyzing hi-tech opportunities to look at how improvements are occurring in zero energy buildings. Improvements in the energy efficiency of appliances, in aerogels for insulation, in solar cells for electricity generation, and in passive solar design are helping us reduce energy usage. The goal is zero energy usage of external electricity and fossil fuels.
2011 10-05 smart grids as an opportunity for finland-jkiSitra Energia
1) The document discusses the opportunities that smart grids present for reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions through more efficient energy production and use in buildings.
2) It outlines the EU's goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the use of renewable energy sources by 2020 and 2050, which will require structural changes to energy systems including low carbon energy production and smart integration of production and consumption.
3) The document also examines opportunities for "local energy" through energy savings or locally produced renewable energy at the consumer level and potential challenges and benefits of increasing local energy solutions.
The document discusses energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives involving living labs. It describes the SAVE ENERGY living lab network project, which aims to reduce energy consumption through smart ICT technologies, serious games, and influencing consumer behavior. It outlines the methodology used by several European living labs involved in pilots to test energy monitoring and reduction solutions. The document also discusses plans for large commercial pilots, future research initiatives, the ENoLL energy domain, and potential for collaboration between European and Brazilian living labs on energy efficiency.
The future of building energy is available today. The energy we need is all around us, we just have to be smart enough to reach out and take it! See how we make buildings more efficient so the energy systems you install have power left over to sell.
Green technology aims to conserve natural resources and reduce environmental impacts. It focuses on sustainable development through technologies like solar, wind, and geothermal power; efficient lighting and appliances; green building practices; smart energy management systems; and water conservation solutions. Behavior changes can also promote sustainability, such as using more efficient products, carpooling, telecommuting, and weatherproofing homes. Overall green solutions exist across power generation, construction, transportation, and consumer products to establish a more environmentally sound economy.
The document discusses replacing high pressure sodium street lights with LED lights in Evansville, Indiana. It notes that cities like Raleigh, NC have seen energy savings of 42-62% by making this switch. Replacing Evansville's 14,901 high pressure sodium fixtures with LEDs could save the city $1.26 million per year in energy and maintenance costs. The document recommends that Evansville launch a pilot program replacing lights downtown and work with manufacturers to develop new LED fixtures that meet standards for lighting quality and performance. This switch would help Evansville reduce costs and energy usage in line with its sustainability goals.
Role of smart grid in advancing green townships rev3Bhc Kuala Lumpur
This document discusses the role of smart grids in advancing green townships in Malaysia. It provides background on GreenTech Malaysia, which promotes green technology deployment. Smart grids can help integrate renewable energy and electric vehicles, improving energy efficiency. A low carbon city framework evaluates townships across sectors like transportation and buildings to reduce emissions. Pilot projects in cities have achieved emission reductions up to 25% by implementing the framework and smart grid principles like demand response and renewable integration. The document advocates a community-based approach to smart grids to optimize energy usage and production across a planned business park development.
Terry McGivern MEGS-KT lecture 14th November 2012Andrea Wheeler
This document provides an overview of the FLASH programme and the Institute for Sustainability. It discusses several of the Institute's key programmes, including Resource Efficient Buildings (which includes FLASH, FLASH+, ICAD, RE: Start Local and Climate Market Accelerator), Sustainable Infrastructure, and Sustainable Transport. These programmes aim to accelerate sustainable communities and cities through applied research, demonstration projects, knowledge sharing, and engaging multiple partners like businesses, governments and academics. The document also summarizes some of the Institute's approaches like building performance evaluation, retrofit guides, and helping businesses understand opportunities in low carbon building retrofit.
These slides use concepts from my (Jeff Funk) course entitled analyzing hi-tech opportunities to look at how improvements are occurring in zero energy buildings. Improvements in the energy efficiency of appliances, in aerogels for insulation, in solar cells for electricity generation, and in passive solar design are helping us reduce energy usage. The goal is zero energy usage of external electricity and fossil fuels.
2011 10-05 smart grids as an opportunity for finland-jkiSitra Energia
1) The document discusses the opportunities that smart grids present for reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions through more efficient energy production and use in buildings.
2) It outlines the EU's goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the use of renewable energy sources by 2020 and 2050, which will require structural changes to energy systems including low carbon energy production and smart integration of production and consumption.
3) The document also examines opportunities for "local energy" through energy savings or locally produced renewable energy at the consumer level and potential challenges and benefits of increasing local energy solutions.
The document discusses energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives involving living labs. It describes the SAVE ENERGY living lab network project, which aims to reduce energy consumption through smart ICT technologies, serious games, and influencing consumer behavior. It outlines the methodology used by several European living labs involved in pilots to test energy monitoring and reduction solutions. The document also discusses plans for large commercial pilots, future research initiatives, the ENoLL energy domain, and potential for collaboration between European and Brazilian living labs on energy efficiency.
The future of building energy is available today. The energy we need is all around us, we just have to be smart enough to reach out and take it! See how we make buildings more efficient so the energy systems you install have power left over to sell.
Green technology aims to conserve natural resources and reduce environmental impacts. It focuses on sustainable development through technologies like solar, wind, and geothermal power; efficient lighting and appliances; green building practices; smart energy management systems; and water conservation solutions. Behavior changes can also promote sustainability, such as using more efficient products, carpooling, telecommuting, and weatherproofing homes. Overall green solutions exist across power generation, construction, transportation, and consumer products to establish a more environmentally sound economy.
The document discusses replacing high pressure sodium street lights with LED lights in Evansville, Indiana. It notes that cities like Raleigh, NC have seen energy savings of 42-62% by making this switch. Replacing Evansville's 14,901 high pressure sodium fixtures with LEDs could save the city $1.26 million per year in energy and maintenance costs. The document recommends that Evansville launch a pilot program replacing lights downtown and work with manufacturers to develop new LED fixtures that meet standards for lighting quality and performance. This switch would help Evansville reduce costs and energy usage in line with its sustainability goals.
Role of smart grid in advancing green townships rev3Bhc Kuala Lumpur
This document discusses the role of smart grids in advancing green townships in Malaysia. It provides background on GreenTech Malaysia, which promotes green technology deployment. Smart grids can help integrate renewable energy and electric vehicles, improving energy efficiency. A low carbon city framework evaluates townships across sectors like transportation and buildings to reduce emissions. Pilot projects in cities have achieved emission reductions up to 25% by implementing the framework and smart grid principles like demand response and renewable integration. The document advocates a community-based approach to smart grids to optimize energy usage and production across a planned business park development.
Robin Nicholson Evening Lecture for the MEGS-KT projectAndrea Wheeler
This document discusses a presentation given on visions for a low energy future and the role of universities. It begins with an introduction from Robin Nicholson on his background and experiences. The presentation then discusses the need to reduce energy demand and improve the existing building stock. It highlights the speaker's work with universities on research and different approaches like DIY and collective action. The presentation emphasizes the need for simple, well-executed solutions and measurement of impacts.
This document summarizes information presented by Georges Pilot at the ECCE meeting in Zaragoza, Spain on energy efficient buildings research and innovation at the European level. It outlines existing European projects focused on energy efficiency in buildings, recent calls for proposals under the EU's 7th Framework Programme, and concludes that energy efficient buildings is a major research priority that offers significant funding opportunities for civil engineering organizations.
General info on Low Carbon Cities Framework (LCCF) MalaysiaSteve Lojuntin
The LCCF was developed by Ministry of Energy, Green Technology & Water Malaysia together with GreenTech Malaysia in collaboration with the Malaysian Institute of Planners in 2010 - 2011. LCCF was developed under the Green Township Project. It was endorsed as government tool to facilitate the development of Low Carbon Cities in Malaysia, which based on actual performance of carbon reduction.
Low Carbon and Eco-City Projects in Tainan, Taiwan - Yen-ShunICLEI
Tainan City Government outlines plans for low carbon and eco-city projects to address issues like climate change, pollution, and sustainability. The plans include 12 initiatives across sectors like transportation, energy, buildings, lifestyle and education. Goals are to reduce carbon emissions 34% by 2014 and 40% by 2020 from 2005 levels through 59 promotion measures and 113 enforcement methods. Individual plans focus on areas like renewable energy, green buildings, recycling, remediation, and creating low carbon communities, campuses and cultural tourism. Projected achievements by 2020 include reducing citywide carbon emissions by over 3 million tons annually and making Tainan a model international green city.
COP 26 @ Japan Pavilion - Zero Energy Building Development in Malaysiaa (public)Steve Lojuntin
An update of Zero Energy Building (ZEB) in Malaysia in 2021 by SEDA Malaysia. The event is organised by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Japan.
ZEB Development in Malaysia started in 2018 after SEDA Malaysia signed a MOU with Japanese Business Alliance Smart Energy Worldwide (JASE-W), supported by METI Japan.
Several zero energy building slides by Steve Lojuntin is at
https://www.slideshare.net/asetip/zero-energy-building-in-malaysia-by-seda-malaysia
#zeb #lowcarbonbuilding #zeroenergybuilding #asetip #meti #japanpavilion #cop26
This document discusses green IT policies, procedures, and quick wins for improving efficiency. It covers why organizations should focus on green IT initiatives like reducing costs and complying with legislation. It then discusses measuring IT's carbon footprint and efficiency over the lifecycle from manufacturing to disposal. Specific policies and quick wins are proposed for areas like procurement, data centers, printing, and using IT to drive efficiency in other areas.
The Corso North Lakes is Moreton Bay Regional Council's $45 million community and commercial complex in North Lakes, Queensland. It provides a regional destination for socializing, studying, learning, performing, and relaxing. The complex features a 2000m2 open plan library, 1000m2 community centre, 4000m2 of commercial office space over three levels, a youth facility, parking, and landscaped public spaces. The Corso achieved a 5 Star Green Star rating and utilizes sustainable design and construction techniques like solar power, natural ventilation, water recycling, and electric vehicle charging. It provides economic and social benefits to the region by activating the town center and meeting the needs of the growing community.
Community energy projects have historically shifted from small, local generation to large centralized fossil fuel plants, but will likely shift back towards smaller, more numerous renewable projects owned by communities. Rising population and energy demand, coupled with peaking fossil fuel production, means renewable sources like solar, wind, and hydro installed at a community scale will be an important part of our energy future. Case studies show benefits like income, jobs, and resilience for communities that implement these projects.
This document summarizes a presentation by Peter Hoffmann on maximizing return on investment for net-zero and energy-efficient buildings. The presentation provides a 30-day roadmap for defining energy/sustainability goals with a client, creating an interdisciplinary team, identifying potential energy efficiency measures (EEMs), and evaluating the return on investment of various EEMs. It then reviews the process used to evaluate EEMs for a multifamily project called East Riverside Apartments, examining strategies like building envelope insulation, solar shading, lighting, HVAC systems, gas micro-turbines, and domestic hot water heating.
Greening The Balance Sheet Lehigh Valley Energy And Environmental Conferenc...kevinbak
The document summarizes a presentation given at the 2010 Lehigh Valley Energy and Environmental Conference titled "Greening the Balance Sheet: Refitting Industrial Lighting". It discusses how changes in energy sources, electricity deregulation, higher power prices, and advances in lighting technology have created opportunities for retrofitting lighting solutions. Specifically, it outlines how upgrading older fluorescent and incandescent lighting to more efficient T5 fluorescent and LED lighting can significantly reduce energy costs and pay for itself within 2 years through savings.
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.
1.3b Case Study for Urban Climate Change Adaptation Using GIS and RSNAP Events
This document discusses challenges for Korea in achieving near-zero energy buildings (nZEBs) to address climate change. It provides background on Korea's greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and milestones for nZEB adoption. Core nZEB technologies are highlighted, such as high-efficiency lighting and insulation. Different definitions of nZEBs are examined, including the 2015 definition from the National Institute of Building Sciences that simplified earlier definitions. Key drivers for nZEBs are identified, including building codes and standards, compliance structures, tools, education and training. The status of these drivers in the US, EU and Korea are briefly compared.
2012 07 Low Carbon Green Building Performance DesignSteve Lojuntin
Low Carbon Green Building system to support the Malaysian Green Performance Assessment System for buildings (GreenPASS) and some government low carbon building projects that I had done.
Low Carbon Buildings in Malaysia @ Low Carbon Asia Conference by UTMSteve Lojuntin
The document discusses low carbon building initiatives in Malaysia. It provides details on Malaysia's commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 45% by 2030 under the Paris Agreement. It then discusses various low carbon building assessment tools used in Malaysia, including the GreenPASS system developed by CIDB that assesses buildings based on actual carbon emission reductions. Examples are given of low carbon buildings in Malaysia such as the LEO building and GEO building that have achieved significant energy savings through strategies like daylighting, efficient lighting and equipment, insulation, renewable energy systems, and energy monitoring.
Mainstreaming Zero: Large Scale Commercial Net Zero Energy Buildings, AGC 2013Shanti Pless
My keynote on the growing large scale net zero energy building industry, with details from our net zero projects at NREL: http://news.agc.org/2013/10/30/the-agc-building-contractors-conference-shares-innovative-ways-to-increase-your-firms-productivity/. Thanks to Tom Hootman at RNL/MKK for some of the slides and great images!
Zero Energy Commercial Buildings: Research For the Next GenerationShanti Pless
Zero Energy Buildings Research overview presented at Symposium on Zero Net Energy Buildings and Beyond: Balancing Building and Grid Objectives
co-sponsored by the ASHRAE Golden Gate Chapter, the Center for the Built Environment, and PG&E. at the PG&E Pacific Energy Center in San Francisco, CA.
October 25, 2017
This document outlines Lexington, Massachusetts' history of sustainability efforts from 2005 to 2017. It summarizes key milestones and policies enacted, including sustainable building policies, adoption of the Stretch Energy Code, creation of the Sustainable Lexington organization, approval of Community Choice Aggregation, and establishment of task forces on solar energy and getting to net zero emissions. The document then discusses Lexington's Sustainability Action Plan and priorities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency, green power purchasing, and transitioning to renewable energy sources with a long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. It highlights ongoing solar projects at municipal buildings that are expected to save millions in energy costs and reduce carbon emissions.
Poplar Network, the leader in LEED education and green building networking for professionals, shows you the logistics and benefits of a net zero building. Considering building a residential or commercial building? Minimize long-term costs with these great insights.
1. The document discusses Prof Paul Fleming's work on sustainable development and smart cities in Leicester.
2. It outlines Leicester's history as an environmentally focused city since the 1990s and its goal of reducing emissions 50% by 2025 from 1990 levels by making homes, buildings, waste, transport, and public engagement more low carbon.
3. The document then covers topics like how smart cities can integrate data on energy supply and demand, air quality, and carbon sequestration to optimize jobs, technology, efficiency, wealth, wellbeing and health while addressing issues like data privacy and security.
Robin Nicholson Evening Lecture for the MEGS-KT projectAndrea Wheeler
This document discusses a presentation given on visions for a low energy future and the role of universities. It begins with an introduction from Robin Nicholson on his background and experiences. The presentation then discusses the need to reduce energy demand and improve the existing building stock. It highlights the speaker's work with universities on research and different approaches like DIY and collective action. The presentation emphasizes the need for simple, well-executed solutions and measurement of impacts.
This document summarizes information presented by Georges Pilot at the ECCE meeting in Zaragoza, Spain on energy efficient buildings research and innovation at the European level. It outlines existing European projects focused on energy efficiency in buildings, recent calls for proposals under the EU's 7th Framework Programme, and concludes that energy efficient buildings is a major research priority that offers significant funding opportunities for civil engineering organizations.
General info on Low Carbon Cities Framework (LCCF) MalaysiaSteve Lojuntin
The LCCF was developed by Ministry of Energy, Green Technology & Water Malaysia together with GreenTech Malaysia in collaboration with the Malaysian Institute of Planners in 2010 - 2011. LCCF was developed under the Green Township Project. It was endorsed as government tool to facilitate the development of Low Carbon Cities in Malaysia, which based on actual performance of carbon reduction.
Low Carbon and Eco-City Projects in Tainan, Taiwan - Yen-ShunICLEI
Tainan City Government outlines plans for low carbon and eco-city projects to address issues like climate change, pollution, and sustainability. The plans include 12 initiatives across sectors like transportation, energy, buildings, lifestyle and education. Goals are to reduce carbon emissions 34% by 2014 and 40% by 2020 from 2005 levels through 59 promotion measures and 113 enforcement methods. Individual plans focus on areas like renewable energy, green buildings, recycling, remediation, and creating low carbon communities, campuses and cultural tourism. Projected achievements by 2020 include reducing citywide carbon emissions by over 3 million tons annually and making Tainan a model international green city.
COP 26 @ Japan Pavilion - Zero Energy Building Development in Malaysiaa (public)Steve Lojuntin
An update of Zero Energy Building (ZEB) in Malaysia in 2021 by SEDA Malaysia. The event is organised by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Japan.
ZEB Development in Malaysia started in 2018 after SEDA Malaysia signed a MOU with Japanese Business Alliance Smart Energy Worldwide (JASE-W), supported by METI Japan.
Several zero energy building slides by Steve Lojuntin is at
https://www.slideshare.net/asetip/zero-energy-building-in-malaysia-by-seda-malaysia
#zeb #lowcarbonbuilding #zeroenergybuilding #asetip #meti #japanpavilion #cop26
This document discusses green IT policies, procedures, and quick wins for improving efficiency. It covers why organizations should focus on green IT initiatives like reducing costs and complying with legislation. It then discusses measuring IT's carbon footprint and efficiency over the lifecycle from manufacturing to disposal. Specific policies and quick wins are proposed for areas like procurement, data centers, printing, and using IT to drive efficiency in other areas.
The Corso North Lakes is Moreton Bay Regional Council's $45 million community and commercial complex in North Lakes, Queensland. It provides a regional destination for socializing, studying, learning, performing, and relaxing. The complex features a 2000m2 open plan library, 1000m2 community centre, 4000m2 of commercial office space over three levels, a youth facility, parking, and landscaped public spaces. The Corso achieved a 5 Star Green Star rating and utilizes sustainable design and construction techniques like solar power, natural ventilation, water recycling, and electric vehicle charging. It provides economic and social benefits to the region by activating the town center and meeting the needs of the growing community.
Community energy projects have historically shifted from small, local generation to large centralized fossil fuel plants, but will likely shift back towards smaller, more numerous renewable projects owned by communities. Rising population and energy demand, coupled with peaking fossil fuel production, means renewable sources like solar, wind, and hydro installed at a community scale will be an important part of our energy future. Case studies show benefits like income, jobs, and resilience for communities that implement these projects.
This document summarizes a presentation by Peter Hoffmann on maximizing return on investment for net-zero and energy-efficient buildings. The presentation provides a 30-day roadmap for defining energy/sustainability goals with a client, creating an interdisciplinary team, identifying potential energy efficiency measures (EEMs), and evaluating the return on investment of various EEMs. It then reviews the process used to evaluate EEMs for a multifamily project called East Riverside Apartments, examining strategies like building envelope insulation, solar shading, lighting, HVAC systems, gas micro-turbines, and domestic hot water heating.
Greening The Balance Sheet Lehigh Valley Energy And Environmental Conferenc...kevinbak
The document summarizes a presentation given at the 2010 Lehigh Valley Energy and Environmental Conference titled "Greening the Balance Sheet: Refitting Industrial Lighting". It discusses how changes in energy sources, electricity deregulation, higher power prices, and advances in lighting technology have created opportunities for retrofitting lighting solutions. Specifically, it outlines how upgrading older fluorescent and incandescent lighting to more efficient T5 fluorescent and LED lighting can significantly reduce energy costs and pay for itself within 2 years through savings.
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.
1.3b Case Study for Urban Climate Change Adaptation Using GIS and RSNAP Events
This document discusses challenges for Korea in achieving near-zero energy buildings (nZEBs) to address climate change. It provides background on Korea's greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and milestones for nZEB adoption. Core nZEB technologies are highlighted, such as high-efficiency lighting and insulation. Different definitions of nZEBs are examined, including the 2015 definition from the National Institute of Building Sciences that simplified earlier definitions. Key drivers for nZEBs are identified, including building codes and standards, compliance structures, tools, education and training. The status of these drivers in the US, EU and Korea are briefly compared.
2012 07 Low Carbon Green Building Performance DesignSteve Lojuntin
Low Carbon Green Building system to support the Malaysian Green Performance Assessment System for buildings (GreenPASS) and some government low carbon building projects that I had done.
Low Carbon Buildings in Malaysia @ Low Carbon Asia Conference by UTMSteve Lojuntin
The document discusses low carbon building initiatives in Malaysia. It provides details on Malaysia's commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 45% by 2030 under the Paris Agreement. It then discusses various low carbon building assessment tools used in Malaysia, including the GreenPASS system developed by CIDB that assesses buildings based on actual carbon emission reductions. Examples are given of low carbon buildings in Malaysia such as the LEO building and GEO building that have achieved significant energy savings through strategies like daylighting, efficient lighting and equipment, insulation, renewable energy systems, and energy monitoring.
Mainstreaming Zero: Large Scale Commercial Net Zero Energy Buildings, AGC 2013Shanti Pless
My keynote on the growing large scale net zero energy building industry, with details from our net zero projects at NREL: http://news.agc.org/2013/10/30/the-agc-building-contractors-conference-shares-innovative-ways-to-increase-your-firms-productivity/. Thanks to Tom Hootman at RNL/MKK for some of the slides and great images!
Zero Energy Commercial Buildings: Research For the Next GenerationShanti Pless
Zero Energy Buildings Research overview presented at Symposium on Zero Net Energy Buildings and Beyond: Balancing Building and Grid Objectives
co-sponsored by the ASHRAE Golden Gate Chapter, the Center for the Built Environment, and PG&E. at the PG&E Pacific Energy Center in San Francisco, CA.
October 25, 2017
This document outlines Lexington, Massachusetts' history of sustainability efforts from 2005 to 2017. It summarizes key milestones and policies enacted, including sustainable building policies, adoption of the Stretch Energy Code, creation of the Sustainable Lexington organization, approval of Community Choice Aggregation, and establishment of task forces on solar energy and getting to net zero emissions. The document then discusses Lexington's Sustainability Action Plan and priorities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency, green power purchasing, and transitioning to renewable energy sources with a long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. It highlights ongoing solar projects at municipal buildings that are expected to save millions in energy costs and reduce carbon emissions.
Poplar Network, the leader in LEED education and green building networking for professionals, shows you the logistics and benefits of a net zero building. Considering building a residential or commercial building? Minimize long-term costs with these great insights.
1. The document discusses Prof Paul Fleming's work on sustainable development and smart cities in Leicester.
2. It outlines Leicester's history as an environmentally focused city since the 1990s and its goal of reducing emissions 50% by 2025 from 1990 levels by making homes, buildings, waste, transport, and public engagement more low carbon.
3. The document then covers topics like how smart cities can integrate data on energy supply and demand, air quality, and carbon sequestration to optimize jobs, technology, efficiency, wealth, wellbeing and health while addressing issues like data privacy and security.
This document summarizes a workshop on effective planning for renewable energy. It discusses national policy frameworks that support renewable energy development. It also discusses how to assess local renewable energy capacity by analyzing resource potential and constraints. A case study from Yorkshire, UK is presented that developed regional evidence to inform local renewable energy policies and targets. The concept of energy masterplanning is introduced as a way to plan for integrated renewable energy and heat networks. Key factors for success and challenges of promoting renewable energy in local plans are discussed. The workshop also provided an overview of different renewable energy technologies and factors involved in evaluating planning applications for renewable projects.
Half-day workshop on high-performance green building design for USGBC Nevada chapter, Las Vegas, 1/8/13, using case studies from Jerry Yudelson's new book, The World's Greenest Buildings: Promise vs Performance in Sustainable Design, published January 2013.
Building Sustainability through Community Engagement - Presentation by Michael Greis of Green Needham at the MA Sustainable Communities Conference 4/20/12.
Mike Underhill Chief Executive, Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority (EEC...SmartNet
Mike Underhill Chief Executive, Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority (EECA) - speaking at Seismics and the City 2014.
Building Innovation: Collaborative and innovative relevant to the rebuild of Greater Christchurch.
Trends in Green Kitchens and Green BuildingsDerek Satnik
The green building industry is one of the hottest right now. Construction has always been a major contributor to the economy, and Canada is adding enough new buildings every year that over 1,000 kilotons of new emissions are added to the building sector's footprint - compounded every year. The same market in the US adds almost 10 times more. This is obviously a problem.
The Green Building sector is making a significant impact at reversing this trend. Mindscape's partners are leading the way: our latest projects are pursuing net-zero, cost effectively. LEED Platinum is not only affordable, but it's making money for the building owners. Green material costs are continually becoming more competitive as suppliers adapt to the requirements of green building programs. There are brighter days ahead.
Enjoy the read!
This slide deck was prepared for an internal training event at Distinctive Appliances, in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
This presentation discusses architect-engineer services for the master planning and design of a central utility facility (CUF) over a 10-year development period. It covers net zero energy definitions, case studies of net zero energy buildings including a university lab and air force hangar, strategies for achieving net zero energy through integrated design and renewable energy options, and lessons learned.
Research Support Facility: Three years of net zero operations, occupants, and...Shanti Pless
October 8th, 2015 Center for the Built Environment Industry Advisory Board Keynote on our efforts to deliver long term net zero energy performance at NREL
The document discusses the 10-year experience operating the Research Support Facility (RSF) at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) as a net zero energy building. Key points:
- The RSF achieved net zero energy use within 10 years of operation through energy efficiency measures, on-site solar photovoltaics, and engagement of building occupants.
- Operating a building to maintain net zero energy goals over the long-term requires benchmarking energy use, identifying and addressing faults in equipment and systems, managing plug loads, and ensuring occupant comfort and productivity through measures like daylighting and task lighting.
- Lessons from the RSF informed NREL's use of performance-based design-
North Bay Community Resilience Initiative: The Path to Resilience and Sustain...Clean Coalition
The Clean Coalition’s Greg Thomson presented on the Clean Coalition’s North Bay Community Resilience Initiative at Marin County, California’s inaugural CleanTech Summit, which took place April 6, 2018 in San Rafael.
This document discusses scaling energy connections between buildings, cities, and vehicles. It argues that energy systems need to be interconnected and optimized at a larger, system-wide scale to reduce carbon emissions and create healthier communities. Currently, electricity, thermal energy, and liquid fuels are mostly fossil-based. The future state involves renewable-based electric systems and converting thermal and liquid fuels to electric. Challenges include transitioning utilities to a new business model focused on services instead of commodities and scaling efficiency and renewables significantly. Urban design also needs to anticipate future optimization at a larger scale beyond individual buildings. Current projects in Fort Collins aim to demonstrate smart energy systems, drive adoption of electric vehicles, and get ahead of transportation electrification.
Ashrae standards for energy efficiency in buildingsUNEP OzonAction
This document discusses several ASHRAE standards related to building energy efficiency, including Standard 90.1, Standard 90.2, the Green Building Standard, Standard 189.1, and building energy labels. Standard 90.1 provides minimum energy efficiency requirements for commercial buildings, while Standard 90.2 does the same for residential buildings. The Green Building Standard and Standard 189.1 establish benchmarks for sustainable green buildings. Building energy labels provide information on a building's energy use and performance to help differentiate buildings.
The document discusses siting solar energy projects on landfills in Southern New England from the perspectives of a utility owner and engineer. It describes UI's Renewable Connections Program which sought to develop 10 MW of renewable energy including a combination of solar and fuel cells. After considering various sites, including landfills, UI selected a site in Bridgeport, CT which went through an extensive review and permitting process. The engineer discusses initial site screening considerations as well as key challenges with developing solar on landfills, including settlement issues and permitting restrictions given landfill characteristics.
Volunteers are thanked for their dedication in training and caring for their animal buddies. The volunteers love the animals for who they are. Their volunteer work is appreciated.
The document discusses shop drawing review processes and responsibilities. It outlines the typical review chain from subcontractors to general contractors to architects and engineers. It emphasizes coordinating trades, verifying construction methods and dimensions, and ensuring designs are being built as intended. The responsibilities of each party are defined, including properly stamping and returning submittals. It also notes best practices for scheduling submittals to avoid delays and issues that can arise without clear processes.
Casestudy of the HVAC systems for the LEED Platinum IGS Building
A presentation by Joe Ventresca of Max Green
Presented at the Columbus Green Building Forum's 2011 Green Building EXPO
Passive House
Designing Low Energy Buildings
A presentation by Katrin Klingenberg, Executive Director Passive House Institute US | PHIUS
www.passivehouse.us
Keynote address at the Columbus Green Building Forum's 2011 Green Building EXPO
Low Energy Buildings and Ventilation
A presentation by Jason Morosko of Ultimate Air, Athens Ohio
Presented at the Columbus Green Building Forum's 2011 Green Building EXPO
Preparing for the Post-Fossil Fuel Economy
A presentation by Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station
Presented at Columbus Green Building Forum's 2011 Green Building EXPO
Funding Green Projects - Site, Building, and Communities
A presentation by Diane Alecusan, AICP, LEED AP
Office of Redevelopment, Ohio Department of Development
Presented at Columbus Green Building Forum's 2011 Green Building EXPO
This document discusses energy efficiency standards and programs in Central Ohio. It provides information on green building certification programs and how the HERS index measures a home's energy efficiency compared to the IECC standard. It details the number of Energy Star certified homes built in various Ohio cities. The document also outlines the eligibility, incentives, and support provided by energy efficiency programs run by local utilities for builders to certify new homes as Energy Star.
The document discusses tools and strategies for selecting green building materials. It outlines steps such as using the LEED checklist to identify material categories, developing a list of specification sections, investigating specific products, and documenting LEED-related information. It also discusses incorporating green requirements into specifications, including adding them to individual specification sections and Division 01 sections. Sample specification language is provided. The overall aim is to help specify green products to achieve LEED project certification.
The document discusses the benefits of meditation for reducing stress and anxiety. Regular meditation practice can help calm the mind and body by lowering heart rate and blood pressure. Making meditation a part of a daily routine, even if just 10-15 minutes per day, can have mental and physical health benefits over time by reducing stress levels and promoting relaxation.
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The document discusses solar financing programs and federal incentives in Ohio. It describes Ohio House Bill 1, which allows property assessed clean energy (PACE) financing for solar improvements. This includes the creation of special improvement districts (SIDs) to finance upfront costs through special assessments. The document outlines the SID process and various financing options like bonds, federal tax credits, and Department of Energy loan guarantees. It also discusses Senate Bill 223, which expands SID authority to other energy projects.
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1. Grid Neutral – First and Key Step
To Energy Independence
And
Net Zero Schools
Lorenz V. Schoff, PE
Energy Efficient
Solutions
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2. • Background
– 45+ years in Facilities Management
• USAF Civil Engineering Officer
• Director of Facilities and Transportation – K-12
– Original member of US DOE –
EnergySmart Schools Team
– Member of ASHRAE AEDG, LEED for
Schools and CA Grid Neutral Committees
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3. Taking the First/Key Step
• Topics For Today
– Basis / Basics for Grid Neutral
– Goal of Grid Neutrality
– Why Go Grid Neutral?
– How do you Achieve Grid Neutrality?
– What’s Happening Now?
– Bottom Line
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4. Basis / Basics for Grid Neutral
• Basis
– The Economy
– Executive Orders – National / State
– Environmental Concerns
– High Performance / Green / Sustainable
Design
– Desire to Achieve Energy Independence
– The First Step to Net Zero Buildings
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5. Basis / Basics for Grid Neutral
• Basic – Definitions ( Net vs Grid)
– Net Zero
• Cost – Cost of purchasing energy equals income from
sale of electricity generated on site
• Off-site energy use – 100% of energy purchases from
renewable sources, even if generated off the site
• Off-Grid – Stand alone
• Source Energy Use – Generates the same energy
used including the energy used to transport – accounts
for losses during transmission
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6. Basis / Basics for Grid Neutral
• Basic -- Definitions
– Net Zero
• Basic -- The amount of energy used equals amount of
energy produced on-site
• Emissions -- Outside the US/Canada – Carbon
emissions generated from on/off-site fossil fuels = on-
site renewable energy production
– Grid Neutral
• Focuses on the amount of electricity you consume from
the utility grid and the amount you produce on site
Consumption = Production
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7. • Goal of Grid Neutrality
– To improve the electrical energy efficiency of
new / renovation of existing schools, through
design, operations, maintenance and
education resulting in the Lowest Life Cycle
Cost of producing an equal amount electricity
on-site from renewable sources
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8. • Why Go Grid Neutral?
• Policy Objectives
– Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
– Increase Use of Renewable Sources
• Manage Utility Costs
• Cost Effective
• Future Regulations, Statutory Requirements
• Educational Opportunities
• The First Step toward “Net Zero” Buildings
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9. • How do you achieve Grid Neutrality?
– Comprehensive Planning
– Energy Efficient Design
– Energy-Generating Technologies
– Energy Measurements
– Maintenance & Operation
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10. How do you Achieve Grid
Neutrality?
• Comprehensive Planning
– Wider Range of Participants
• Teams for Finance, Legal, and Construction
• Composition – Sponsors, Beneficiaries, and Implementers
• All support agencies
– Establishment of Performance Goals
• Determine current electricity baseline
• Develop Electrical Power Master Plan
• Set Electricity use Targets (15-30% below Codes)
– LEED, CHPS, State Energy Codes
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11. How do you Achieve Grid
Neutrality?
• Energy Efficient Design
– LEED or CHPS
– ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design
– Remember, It’s the Little Things
– Areas Where Electrical Efficiency can be Improved
• Lighting
• Electrical Distribution Systems
• Day-lighting
• HVAC
• Passive
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12. How do you Achieve Grid
Neutrality?
• Energy Efficient Design
– Lighting
• Switching
• Illumination Levels
• Sensors (occupancy / day-lighting)
• Dark Schools
• Exterior Lighting
– Electrical Distribution
• Distribution Transformers (TP-1 vs. C-3) 5%
• Occupancy Sensor Control of electrical outlet
– Computers, LCD projectors, TV’s, VCR’s, DVD Players
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14. Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficient Transformers
(New)
EPACT 2005 TP-1 75kVA
VS. <5%
Energy Efficient Transformer C-3
The Difference at Least 2 - 100W light bulbs
Would you leave the lights on for 50 years ?
15. Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficient Transformers
(Exsiting)
Existing 75 kVa Transformer
VS.
>5%
Energy Efficient Transformer C-3
The Difference at Least 7 - 700W light bulbs
Would you leave the lights on for 50 years ?
16. How do you Achieve Grid
Neutrality?
• Energy Efficient Design
– Day-Lighting
• Use of Clerestories
• Use of Light Shelves
• No shades or blinds
– HVAC
• Interlocks on Windows and Doors
• Displacement / Underfloor Ventilation
• CO2 / Occupancy Sensors
• Under Size System – not for Peak
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17. How do you Achieve Grid
Neutrality?
• Energy Efficient Design
– Passive
• Use of Natural Ventilation
• High reflective paints (interior and exterior)
• Opportunities from climate zone and natural features
– Key Design Consideration
• It’s the Little Things
All Reduce the Electrical Needs of the Building
“Make Your Designs Renewable Ready”
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18. How do you Achieve Grid
Neutrality?
• Energy Efficient Design -- Changes
coming in Code
– Energy Code 2009 Conference Projected
changes
• ASHRAE 90.1– Future
– Distribution Transformers will be a regulated Load
– Controls on electrical outlets
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19. How do you Achieve Grid
Neutrality?
• Energy Generating Technologies
– Once the Electrical Energy Needs are reduced to
an achievable level then address the Renewable
Energy Sources to be used
• Photovoltaics Systems
• Wind Turbines
• Related Technologies
– Solar-Thermal
– Geo Exchange
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20. How do you Achieve Grid
Neutrality?
• Energy Measurements
– Benchmarking
– Utility Bill Analysis
– Sub-metering (consider Smart Circuit)
– Problem Identification & Correction
– Conservation Program Persistence
Controls entire circuits
Embedded web server
Access data in real time
Switch Loads off manually
USB port for direct access from PC
Good for Plug load management
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21. How do you Achieve Grid
Neutrality?
• Maintenance and Operations
– M&O Staff Critical
• Involvement in all phases of Construction
– Evaluations
• Facility
• Energy
• Investment Grade Audits
– Training & Education
• Training (the “How”)
• Education (the “Why”)
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22. How do you Achieve Grid
Neutrality?
• Education
– Awareness at all Levels – Provide the Thread
to Weave it into the Culture
– Foster Agent of Change
– Use of Electronic Means
• Windows on the World
• EPA Portfolio Manager
• School Dude Utility Direct
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23. • What’s Happening Now!!!
– Butte County Community College – 2015 (GN)
– Los Angeles City Schools – 2012 (GN)
• 50 Megawatts of Solar by 2012
• El Dorado Elementary First School to go Grid Neutral (09)
– Richardson Elementary, KY (NZ) (Open Fall ‘10)
http://schooldesigns.com/Project-Details.aspx?Project_ID=3244
– Irving Texas Middle School, TX (NZ)
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24. Bottom-Line
• In today’s world, designers and
administrators of educational buildings
should reflect not only the needs and
goals of the district but also the needs
and goals of the Nation. The First Step is
the design of a Grid Neutral Building. Is
your Design Renewable Ready?
• By taking and achieving this first step,
you are laying the foundation for the
school staff and students to Understand
and Demand NET Zero Energy Schools,
buildings and homes in the 21st Century.
It’s Not Rocket Science
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25. Contact INFO
• Lorenz (Larry) Schoff. P.E.
– Energy Efficient Solution
• 2906 Tall Oaks Drive
• Blacksburg, VA 24060
• PH: 540-961-2184
• Cell: 540-230-9262
• Fax: 540-961-3117
– Website: www.E2energysolutions.com
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26. General Info
• Resources
– Grid Neutral Document
• www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dsa/pubs/gridneutralpub.pdf
– New Net Zero School in Irving Texas
• http://www.irvingisd.net/ppage/NetZeroMiddleSchool2.htm
– New Richardson Elementary, Kentucky
• http://www.bizlex.com/Articles-c-2009-03-03-
85395.113117_Kentuckys_NetZero_Triumph.html
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