NREL is a national laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, operated by the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC. NREL’s Design Approach-Campus of the Future Nancy Carlisle, AIA Director, Integrated Applications Center Sept. 7, 2011

National Renewable Energy Laboratory Innovation for Our Energy Future D&MT’s Place in NREL’s Organization Outreach, Planning and Analysis B. Garrett Sr. Vice President Science and Technology Dana Christensen Dep. Lab. Director / CRO Operations W. Glover Dep. Lab. Director / COO Commercialization and Deployment C. Porto Sr. Vice President National Renewable Energy Laboratory D. Arvizu Laboratory Director & President of the Alliance Joint Institute for Strategic Energy Analysis Electricity and Building Systems R. Hawsey Assoc. Lab. Director Fuels and Vehicle Systems D. Gardner Assoc. Lab. Director Basic Energy Sciences R. Stults Assoc. Lab. Director Commerciali- zation & Technology Transfer W. Farris Vice President Deployment and Industry Partnerships M. Pacheco Vice President Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC Chair, J. Spigarelli Vice Chair, J. Wadsworth Deployment and Market Transformation M. Pacheco Vice President

National Renewable Energy Laboratory Innovation for Our Energy Future Developing a Sustainable Campus Development Priorities  Safe, secure and sustainable  Iconic facilities  LEED Platinum/Gold certified facilities  Carbon neutral  Highly efficient, near-net zero energy buildings  Living Laboratory Campus Features  Highly Efficient Buildings approaching net zero energy  Onsite Renewable Power Generation Capacity > 8 MW PV arrays rated at ~2.3MW (+1.7 MW) Research turbines rated at 3.8 MW Renewable Fuel Heating Plan rated at 2.5 MW thermal output  Alternatively Fueled Vehicle Fleet

National Renewable Energy Laboratory Innovation for Our Energy Future Sustainable Campus Planning National Renewable Energy Laboratory Innovation for Our Energy Future Current Site and Facilities

National Renewable Energy Laboratory Innovation for Our Energy Future Concept Plan

National Renewable Energy Laboratory Innovation for Our Energy Future Campus Build Out – Compelling Vision National Renewable Energy Laboratory Innovation for Our Energy Future

Existing and Future Onsite PV at STM* 720kW PV 450 kW on on RSF 1 rooftop 94 kW PV on STF rooftop IBRF 380 KW on visitor parking structure 304 KW on RSF2 rooftop 1404 KW PV on Parking garage rooftop * Plus 1083 KW at the NWTC

National Renewable Energy Laboratory Innovation for Our Energy Future What were the key factors that led to this innovative campus plan? Buy-in from the top Vision that recognizes and balances competing needs Consensus building regarding the plan (“Bring the right people together”) From the energy point of view – Hierarchy of Actions – People, Efficiency; Renewables; Offsets A Portfolio of actions required for Deep Savings National Renewable Energy Laboratory Innovation for Our Energy Future

Create a “national showcase” ……. Demonstrate how high-performance buildings can be aesthetically compelling, acquired at competitive first-cost and life-cycle cost, and through integrated design, can reduce performance risks to the owner, constructor and financier. The Research Support Facility  218,000 GSF  $64,000,000  800 Staff Capacity  LEED Platinum (BTU\SF goal)  Start July 2009 – Occupy 6/2010 Admin Support Security/Badging Staff space Entrance Program Support Lab Support Lobby

National Renewable Energy Laboratory Innovation for Our Energy Future Research Support Facility – Project Objectives (Priorities) HIGHLY DESIRABLE  Up to 800 Staff Capacity  25 kBTU/sf/year  Architectural Integrity  Honor “Future Staff” Needs  Measurable ASHRAE % plus  Support culture and amenities  Expandable building  Ergonomics  Flexible workspace  6 Other.. MISSION CRITICAL  Attain Safe Work Performance/Safe Design Practices  LEED TM Platinum  ENERGY STAR First, unless other system out performs IF POSSIBLE  Net Zero/Design approach  6 Other.. National Renewable Energy Laboratory Innovation for Our Energy Future

2 nd Level LibraryFitness Closed offices Meeting spaces Open offices Design Solution – Integrates The Building Form North

Design Solution – Integrates Culture and Human Behavior Removing Desktop Printers Saves ~460 Watts/Printer Fluorescent task lights - 35 Watts Desktop Computer (Energy Star) 300 Watts Typical 19”-24” Monitors Watts Laptop 30 Watts Removing personal space heater saves 1500 Watts VOIP phones 2 Watts Reduces “vampire” energy use Multi-function Devices 100 Watts (continuous) 24” LCD Energy Efficient Monitors 18 Watts iGo Power Smart Towers Sensor-controlled LED task lights - 3 Watts

National Renewable Energy Laboratory Innovation for Our Energy Future What were the key factors that led to NREL’s Low energy buildings?  Understand the energy design problem (energy baseline)  Set measurable goals to define building performance  Target energy efficiency as the most cost efficient strategy  Use RFP as a tool to get a shared vision and take action early in the design process  Use an integrated whole-buildings solution that targets the greatest energy loads.  Use building simulation as a tool in the design process  Recognize that energy reductions must consider human behavior  Plan for the use of renewable energy  Look beyond the building boundary for savings opportunities  National Renewable Energy Laboratory Innovation for Our Energy Future

Sustainability - Dual Meanings A building (or campus) that is truly sustainable is one that will endure. - Bill McDonough Campus, community or base sustainability -  Maximizing the efficient use of resources, minimizing waste and serving as a positive force to reflect economic, environmental and community responsibility;  Creating a place that is rooted in its context that is unique and meaningful to people. When people value a place, it will be sustained. - NREL’s GDV