1. GREEN Building Advisory Team January 28, 2016

2. AGENDA 1.Welcome & introductions 2.Discuss regular meeting schedule 3.Our mission and role 4.Congruency with local and state policy 5.Process framework 6.Brief overview of green building 7.Small group activity

3. Our Mission  Develop recommendation for new green building standards for public buildings Applies to new construction (Phase 1) and remodels (Phase 2) Goal of developing a recommendation in 12 months for Executive and Council

4. Team Roles  Role of the Energy and Sustainability Office Facilitate meetings, process, and outreach Provide background information, research, & general policy direction Congruency with County policy, State policy, etc. Stakeholder coordination and updates  Role of the Green Building Advisory Team Help shape policy recommendations to meet policy goals and user needs Contribute best practices from respective areas of expertise for consideration

5. General Guidelines/Framework The new Green Building Policy should….. Be consistent with Federal, State, and County policy Use an Integrative Process Integrate lifecycle costing as key decision- making tool in cost evaluation ‘Raise the bar’ – New GB policy should be meaningful Feasible - Balancing practical needs with meaningful goals Forward thinking – Our climate is changing and these buildings will be around long after all of us!

6. Integrative Process Input from diverse group of stakeholders Apply to whole systems design Comprehensive approach to site design, building systems, and equipment over building life cycle Team members look for synergies among systems and components Mutual advantages that can help achieve high levels of building performance, human comfort, and environmental benefits

7. Congruency with County Policy  Executive Order 13-48A  Sustainable Operations Action Plan (SOAP) Unanimously adopted by Council 9/3/2013 Executive Order 13-28A issued 9/24/2013  Comprehensive Plan  Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy

8. Congruency with SOAP  GOAL 1: Implement Green Building Practices and Green Materials Objective 1A: Establish minimum green building practices for County owned buildings, including new construction and remodels Strategy 1A(i): Assemble an inter-disciplinary team, including industry experts, to develop internal standards for green building design, construction and capital projects

9. Congruency with SOAP  Goal 2: Reduce GHG Emissions from County Operations Objective 2E: GHGs 20% below 2000 levels by 2020  Goal 3: Conserve Resources and Use Renewable Energy Technology Objective 3K: 30% net normalized reduction in energy use for primary County buildings by 2020 (2007-2009 baseline) Objective 3M: Reduce potable water use in County facilities by 1.25% per year by 2017 Objective 3N: Produce, use, or procure renewable energy equal to 15% of the energy requirements for primary County buildings by 2020

10. Congruency with SOAP  Goal 4: Reduce, Recycle, and Repurpose Waste Objective 4O: Reduce waste from County facilities by 30% by the end of 2013 (or until goal is met) against a 2011-2012 average baseline Strategy (viii): Develop demolition standards for County facilities to maximize reuse and recycling of materials. Set a recycling target for construction and demolition materials.  Goal 5: Implement Green Purchasing Practices  Goal 6: Promote Ecological Preservation and Healthy Ecosystems  Goal 7: Lead by Example

11. Congruency with County Policy  County Comprehensive Plan Objective NE 10.A: Adopt practices for Snohomish County government services and operations that minimize greenhouse gas emissions. 10.A.1: Identify and implement technologies to improve the efficiency of Snohomish County buildings and service vehicles. 10.A.2: Identify and implement operational and purchasing policies and practices that reduce emissions, support energy conservation and efficient use of resources 10.A.4: Achieve green building certification for new county buildings and major renovation projects whenever appropriate and feasible

12. Congruency with County Policy  SCC 3.04.177 - Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy a. Use non-toxic and least harmful chemicals; b. Use recyclable and reusable products; c. Use energy and water efficient materials, products, and processes; d. Promote zero waste, including compostable and bio-based products; e. Minimize the release of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from transportation of goods and services; f. Conserve natural resources; g. Implement sustainable landscape practices; h. Facilitate green building construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance

13. Congruency with WA State Summary of 39.35D.30 – High Performance Public Buildings (2005) 1. LEED Silver design, construction, and certification required for all public projects receiving any public funding 2. Public agencies, shall monitor and document ongoing operating savings, and report annually to the department on major facility projects and operating savings. 3. Annual program report to Governor, including reasons why the LEED standard was not used (required by RCW 39.35D.020(5)(b)).39.35D.020 4. The department shall make recommendations regarding ongoing implementation, including a discussion of incentives and disincentives. 5. For those projects undergoing LEED certification, the department must credit one additional point for a project that uses wood products with a credible third-party sustainable forest certification or from forests regulated under chapter 76.09 RCW, the Washington forest practices act.76.09

14. Process Framework Discover y Iterative Process Synthesi s Adopt & Implement  Goal setting and guiding principles  Policies and baseline conditions  Standards, certifications, and ordinances  Selection criteria  Costs & benefits  Prioritization  Implementatio n and logistics  Develop draft policy  Stakeholder outreach to departments, offices, and the public  Review and revise draft policy  Congruency review  Costs & benefits  Prioritization  Implementatio n and logistics  Review stakeholder comments  Policy adjustments as needed  Draft policy to Executive, Council update  Review stakeholder comments  Policy adjustments as needed  Draft policy to Executive, Council update

15. Overview of Green Building What topic areas come to mind when you think of Green Building? Sustainable sites Energy efficiency Water efficiency Materials and resource use Indoor environmental quality Greenhouse gas emissions Operations and Maintenance End of life/deconstruction

16. Overview of Green Building Why Green Building? Commercial buildings account for ~15% of County Government GHGs 2015 hottest year on record Energy and water costs and demand continue to increase Draughts across U.S. and summer water shortages in Pacific NW GSA study of 22 buildings found that on average “green” bldgs use less energy, water, cost less to operate, and occupants are more satisfied. PNNL found that GSA’s LEED certified buildings use 25% less energy than national average and cost 19% less to operate. Green buildings have been shown to increase worker productivity, comfort, and fewer sick days U.S. GHG Emissions by Economic Sector (2013) County GHG Emissions by Sector (2000)

17. Overview of Green Building: County Building Energy Trends

18. Overview of Green Building: County Carbon Trends

19. Overview of Green Building Certifications and standards Certifications and standards : 2012 Green Construction Code (IgCC) - International Code Council ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES 189.1 (2011) – Model code for high performance buildings Evergreen Sustainable Development Standard – required for affordable housing per RCW 39.35D.080 Green Globes - U.S. Green Building Initiative LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) – U.S. Green Building Council Living Building Challenge – International Living Future Institute

20. Overview of Green Building Sample Checklist

21. Overview of Green Building Jurisdiction LEED Standard Other Internal Building Standards King CountyGold  Adopted 2013; 2008 Policy applies to all county-owned facilities and financed projects  NC and major renovations (25% or more square feet of a 5,000 or more square foot building)  Projects unable to meet Gold standards must incorporate methods from Sustainable Infrastructure Scorecard.  Efficient lighting requirements added in 2010 Whatcom County Silver  Adopted 2005  The first Whatcom County building to meet this resolution turned out to be an existing building, the Whatcom County Courthouse. Thurston County Silver  Adopted 2007  All new buildings and renovations over 5,000 square feet Pierce CountyGold  Policy development in work plan  All new Pierce County facilities over 5,000 square feet  Separate policy development planned for renovations Kitsap County Silver “Target”  “Strive to achieve a standard equivalent to a LEED Silver rating or higher, whenever possible within budgetary constraints and facility specific requirements.” City of SeattleGold  Adopted 2011; 2000  City-funded projects and major renovations over 5,000 square feet (renovations must include HVAC, electrical, and plumbing in scope of work for LEED Gold)  Projects must meet additional alternative transportation, energy, water and waste requirements  Projects less than 5,000 square feet not eligible for LEED must comply with Capital Green checklist. City of Bellingham Silver  Adopted 2005  New construction or renovation over 5,000 square feet City of Tacoma Silver  Adopted 2011  All new construction shall achieve LEED Silver and strive for LEED gold WASilver  Adopted 2005 (under Governor Gregoire)  All new public facilities over 5,000 square feet, as well as major renovations.

22. Overview of Green Building  Small group exercise – “When it comes to sustainable design, what aspects of sustainable design do you think are or should have been incorporated into your buildings?”

23. Assignment! Send us a picture of an aspect of your building that a green building policy could have addressed…… We will ask you to share those examples at the next meeting.

24. Next Meeting Agenda  What are the desired outcomes of this new policy? What areas of green building should it address? What aspects of building design, construction, operation, and maintenance should it address? Duration? Flexibility? Funding mechanism? GB review team?