Introduction to Earning the ENERGY STAR for Multifamily High Rise Buildings

Completing the ES Residential Picture New Homes Program –Single family –Low rise MF units –Manufactured Homes Multifamily High Rise –4 or 5 stories (central systems) –6 or more stories 2

Outline What is ENERGY STAR? Building Eligibility Earning the ENERGY STAR How to Participate Program Guidance 3

What is ENERGY STAR?

ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the EPA, and private business partners, helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices with the same or better performance.

Brand Advantage Brand Shorthand: Energy Efficient Credible Environmental Leadership =

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What Is The ENERGY STAR MFHR Program? Voluntary – proof of your leadership Designed to be at least 15% more efficient than ASHRAE Energy Conservation Measures are Tested and Verified Benchmarking Performance

ENERGY STAR Qualified MFHR Buildings Feature Effective Insulation High Performance Windows Properly Sized Equipment Testing and Verification Tight Construction and Ducts High Efficiency Appliances ES Lighting

Value Proposition Occupants Improved indoor air quality Improved comfort Lower utility bills (if not included in rent or if owned) “Right thing to do” Building Owner Preferred Financing and Incentives Attract more tenants more quickly (association with national brand, lower utility bills) High ROI where owner pays utility bills General Contractor Less defects results in less risk. Reduced call-back service costs Better quality control of subcontractors Environment Using less fossil fuels Reduce greenhouse gas emissions Water savings Lower Demand (kW) 10

Why earn the ENERGY STAR? Local incentives or rebates First step to achieving green building certifications Faster lease-up and sales Reduced building utility and maintenance bills Testing and verification provides quality assurance 11

Building Eligibility

ENERGY STAR MFHR Building Eligibility The intended use of the building must be for residential purposes. Commercial facilities such as motels/hotels, nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, and dormitories are not eligible If the building includes both residential and commercial space: –The residential and residential-associated common space must consist of more than 50% of the occupiable square footage of the entire building; and –The residential space must be separately metered from the commercial space 13

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Earning the ENERGY STAR

Pathways to ENERGY STAR 16 Mandatory Requirements (Prerequisites) Performance PathPrescriptive Path Testing and Verification ENERGY STAR Benchmarking

The Value of Benchmarking Identify billing errors Assess effectiveness of current operations, policies, and practices Assist in the planning process: set goals, targets, timelines, prioritize capital improvements Contribute to more responsible management Be more responsive to building occupants 17

How to Participate

ENERGY STAR Partnership and Project Application ENERGY STAR MFHR Developer Partnership Commitment to program requirements How to use the ENERGY STAR Logo on MFHR buildings ENERGY STAR MFHR Project Application Required for each project Holds project to specific version of the program’s requirements 19

ENERGY STAR MFHR Program Requirements

ENERGY STAR Technical Documents ( Requirements Performance Path Prescriptive Path Simulation Guidelines Testing and Verification Protocols Tools Performance Path Calculator Testing and Verification Worksheets Guidance Sample submittal documents Energy Modeling Quality Control Checklist 21

ENERGY STAR MFHR Webinar Series Overview of ENERGY STAR for Multifamily High Rise Requirements Introduction to the Performance Path Introduction to the Prescriptive Path Using the ENERGY STAR Simulation Guidelines Using the Performance Path Calculator Introduction to the Testing and Verification Protocols Using the T&V Worksheets 22

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