The document outlines an energy efficiency pilot demonstration program for commercial buildings in Puerto Rico. It discusses (1) promoting energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability to provide economic and environmental benefits; (2) assessing aging infrastructure and inefficient buildings currently; and (3) providing workforce training, technical assistance, and financing to modernize buildings and help the local economy through increased energy efficiency.

1. Building Codes, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy,
& Smart Grid Readiness Program
Commercial Buildings
Pilot Demonstration Program
Jorge E. Molina
Business Efficiency Consultant
February 6, 2018

2. Who We Are?
A diverse & innovative Non-Governmental Organization promoting & developing strategic
alliances to assisting today's business leaders to improving Business Efficiency.
Puerto Rico Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Alliance

3. ● Providing education, highlighting the environmental, social, and financial
benefits, and providing tools to promote Energy Efficiency, Renewable
Energy, & Sustainability.
Why are we here?
What are we doing?
● To providing our society with the tools and knowledge required to developing
Efficient and Sustainable cities, buildings, and homes, while preserving our
natural resources.
Our Mission
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4. Why are we here?
● To providing our society with the tools and knowledge required to developing
Efficient and Sustainable cities, buildings, and homes, while preserving our
natural resources.
Our Mission
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5. Who is Involved?
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6. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
PILOT DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

7. What is Energy Efficiency?
Energy Efficiency + Clean & Affordable Energy + Sustainability = Economic Growth
Efficient energy use, sometimes simply called energy efficiency, is
the goal to reduce the amount of energy required to provide products
and services.
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8. Building
Owners
Contractors Engineers
Equipment
Manuf. &
Suppliers
Capital
Providers
Government
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS STAKEHOLDERS

9. Current Scenario - Puerto Rico
Infrastructure
Aging Infrastructure
Existing Buildings Inventory
Inefficient Buildings
Energy from Fossil Fuels
Environment
Finite Natural Resources
Global Warming
Human Health Threatened
Lack of Restoration
Use Resources Efficiently
Economy
Economical Crisis
Construction Market Freeze
No Projects for Contractors
Properties Devaluating
High Energy Costs
High Cost to do Business
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10. Energy Efficiency - Market Value - USA
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11. Residential
$500 Millions
Commercial Industrial
$500 Millions $53 Millions
Energy Efficiency - Market Value - Puerto Rico
* Market Value dollar amounts shown are estimate values, based on total energy billed by the local power authority.
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12. Energy Star - Certified Properties - Puerto Rico - 2017
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13. WORKFORCE KNOWLEDGE
TRAINIG & CERTIFICATIONS

14. EE Tools - ASHRAE - Standards and Education
The ASHRAE Puerto Rico Chapter is committed to providing our
community with valuable tools to shape tomorrow’s built environment
today through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing
education. ASHRAE shapes tomorrow’s built environment today.
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15. EE Tools - EPA’s ENERGY STAR - Standards and Education
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
voluntary program that helps businesses and individuals save
money and protect our climate through superior energy efficiency.
EPA's ENERGY STAR program stands alone as the most successful
voluntary energy conservation movement in history.
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16. EE Tools - LEED - US Green Building Council - Standards and Education
LEED stands for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design.
The LEED certification program from the U.S. Green Building
Council recognizes sustainable building strategies and practices.
LEED certified buildings can save money and resources and have
a positive impact on the health of occupants. They also promote
renewable, clean energy. Look for the LEED Certification for office
buildings, construction sites and neighborhoods
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17. EE Tools - Schneider Electric’s Energy University - Education
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18. La Batalla de los Edificios - Puerto Rico
PR-EESA - Technical Assistance Services

19. Property Types
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20. Technical Assistance &
Project Development Services
La Batalla de los Edificios - Puerto Rico
PR-EESA - Technical Assistance Services
Brokerage Services
Innovative Financing Products
Funding & Financing Building Codes & Standards
Energy Efficiency Projects Workforce Developmemt
Educational Seminars & Workshops
Training, & Professional Certifications
Inspections, Energy Audits,
Commissioning, & Certification Services
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21. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
ENGINE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
2016 Edition Awardees
Jorge E Molina
Executive Director PR-EESA
Regional Partner EPA Energy Star
President - ASHRAE PR

22. Energy Savings Competition Registered Organizations - 2016 Edition

24. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Pilot Demonstration Program

25. Program Milestones
● Workforce Education
● Code Revision
● Code Adoption
● Code Enforcement
● Building Inspections
● Building Certifications
● Building Modernization
● Smart Grid Readiness
● Smart Grid Integration
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26. Program Flow Diagram
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27. Property Inspection & Certification
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28. Property Inspection Form
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29. Property Inspection Form
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30. Smart Grid Readiness Certification
Puerto
Rico
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31. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Financial Benefits

32. EE - Benchmarking
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33. EE - Benchmarking
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34. EE - Benchmarking
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35. “Partnering with today's Business Leaders to Continuously Improve Businesses Efficiency”
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