1. California Energy Commission Acceptance Test Technician Certification Providers National Environmental Balancing Bureau Annual Education February 26, 2016 Joe Loyer Standards Implementation Office Efficiency Division Joe.Loyer@energy.ca.gov / 916-654-4811

2. California Energy Commission Overview Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Standards) Acceptance Testing Misconceptions 2

3. California Energy Commission Building Energy Efficiency Standards

4. California Energy Commission Background Section 25402 of the Public Resources Code (known as the Warren-Alquist Act) The Act created the Energy Commission in 1974 and gave it authority to develop and maintain Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Standards) Requires the Standards and new requirements to be cost effective over the economic life of the structure Requires the Energy Commission to update the Standards periodically (about every 3 years) 4

5. California Energy Commission 2013 Building Energy Efficiency Standards Effective on July 1, 2014 –Building permit applications submitted on or after this date 5

6. California Energy Commission 2013 Documents 6

7. California Energy Commission 2016 Building Energy Efficiency Standards Effective on January 1, 2017 –Building permit applications submitted on or after this date Larger projects in plan review may be affected: –Need to resubmit if permits pulled on/after effective date 7

8. California Energy Commission 2016 Documents 8

9. California Energy Commission Changes in the 2016 Standards for Nonresidential Buildings Nonresidential measures aligned with ASHRAE National Standards: Equipment Efficiencies Envelope U-Factors Indoor Lighting Outdoor Lighting Elevators and Escalators Direct Digital Controls Windows and Doors HVAC Lockout Sensors 9

10. California Energy Commission Specific Changes for HVAC Minimum Efficiency Requirements (Handout): Changes to Tables 110.2-A, -B, -D,-E and -K Air Conditioners and Condensing Units Heat Pumps Water-Chill Packages Thermal AC and Heat Pumps Gas/Oil Fired Boilers 10

11. California Energy Commission Specific Changes for HVAC Direct Digital Controls § 120.2(j): Monitor fan pressure, pump pressure, heating and cooling. Transferring information from zones to air distribution system controllers to heating and cooling plant controllers. Alarm for zones and systems that may be driving the reset logic. Readily allow operator removal of zones(s) from the reset algorithm. For new buildings, trending and graphically displaying input and output points. Resetting heating and cooling set-points in all non-critical zones upon receipt of a signal from a centralized contact or software point. Optimum Start/Stop control algorithm requirements (§ 120.2(j)). 11

12. California Energy Commission Specific Changes for HVAC Mechanical System Shut-Off (§ 140.4(n)): Interlocks are required for any directly conditioned space with operable wall or roof openings to the outdoors. When the opening is open for more than 5 minutes, the interlock must disable or reset the temperature set-point to: –55°F for mechanical heating. –90°F for mechanical cooling. Interlocks are not required for: –doors with automatic closing devices. –any space without a thermostatic control. –additions or alterations (§ 141.0(b)2D). 12

13. California Energy Commission Specific Changes for HVAC Some Minor Changes: Section 120.2(a): Thermostatic Controls for each zone can now be satisfied with an Energy Management Control System if it complies with all applicable requirements for each thermostatic control. Section 120.2(i): Economizer Fault Detection Diagnostic reporting to: –An Energy Management Control System. –Zone Thermostat (or within 5 feet). –Remote HVAC Service Provider. 13

14. California Energy Commission What the Future Holds AB 32 – Reduce carbon footprint. CPUC/Energy Commision Strategic Plan: –Net-zero energy use for residential buildings by 2020. –Net-zero energy use for nonresidential buildings by 2030. Standards will evolve/expand and become more stringent to reach these goals. 14

15. California Energy Commission Acceptance Testing

16. California Energy Commission Acceptance Testing 2005 Standards and 2016 Standards Why is Acceptance Testing needed? To ensure that the building lighting controls and mechanical systems are operating as they were designed. Builder Building Owner State 16

17. California Energy Commission Acceptance Testing 2005 Standards and 2016 Standards What is Acceptance Testing? Lighting Controls (5 Forms) Indoor Lighting NRCA-LTI-02-ALighting Controls NRCA-LTI-03-AAutomatic Day lighting NRCA-LTI-04-ADemand Responsive Lighting Controls NRCA-LTI-05-AInstitutional Tuning Outdoor Lighting NRCA-LTO-02-AOutdoor Motion Sensor and Lighting Shut-off Controls NEW 17

18. California Energy Commission Acceptance Testing 2005 Standards and 2016 Standards What is Acceptance Testing? Mechanical (17 Forms) NRCA-MCH-02-AOutdoor Air NRCA-MCH-05-AAir Economizer Controls NRCA-MCH-12-AFault Detection & Diagnostics for Air Handling & Zone Terminal Units NRCA-MCH-18-AEnergy Management Control Systems 18

19. California Energy Commission Acceptance Testing 2005 Standards and 2016 Standards What is Acceptance Testing? Covered Processes (8 Forms) NRCA-PRC-02-FCommercial Kitchen Exhaust NRCA-PRC-03-FParking Garage Exhaust NRCA-PRC-04-FRefrigerated Warehouse –Evaporator Fan Motor Controls 19

20. California Energy Commission Acceptance Testing 2005 Standards and 2016 Standards When is Acceptance Testing Required? 20

21. California Energy Commission Acceptance Testing 2005 Standards and 2016 Standards When is Acceptance Testing Required? OPR BOD Commissioning Requirements (Section 120.8) Owner Project Requirements Basis of Design 21

22. California Energy Commission Acceptance Testing 2005 Standards and 2016 Standards When is Acceptance Testing Required? OPR BOD Comp Certificate of Compliance (Section 10-103(a)(1)) Design Review Kickoff Certificate(s) Construction Document Design Review Checklist Commissioning Measures & NRCC Forms 22

23. California Energy Commission Acceptance Testing 2005 Standards and 2016 Standards When is Acceptance Testing Required? OPR BOD Comp App Application for Building Permit (Section 10-103(a)(2)) All Required NRCC forms 23

24. California Energy Commission Acceptance Testing 2005 Standards and 2016 Standards When is Acceptance Testing Required? OPR BOD Comp App Permit Issued 24

25. California Energy Commission Acceptance Testing 2005 Standards and 2016 Standards When is Acceptance Testing Required? OPR BOD Comp App Permit Issued Inst Certificate of Installation (Section 10-103(a)(3)) All Required NRCI forms 25

26. California Energy Commission Acceptance Testing 2005 Standards and 2016 Standards When is Acceptance Testing Required? OPR BOD Comp App Permit Issued Inst Acpt Certificate of Acceptance (Section 10-103(a)(4)) All Required Acceptance Tests NRCA Forms ATTCP Regulations Lighting Controls and Mechanical Systems NRCA Forms 26

27. California Energy Commission Acceptance Testing 2005 Standards and 2016 Standards When is Acceptance Testing Required? OPR BOD Comp App Permit Issued Inst Acpt Verif Certificate of Verification (Section 10-103(a)(5)) Home Energy Rating System: Duct Leakage, DHW Distribution. 27

28. California Energy Commission Acceptance Testing 2005 Standards and 2016 Standards When is Acceptance Testing Required? OPR BOD Comp App Permit Issued Inst Acpt Verif Final Inspections 28

29. California Energy Commission Acceptance Testing 2005 Standards and 2016 Standards When is Acceptance Testing Required? OPR BOD Comp App Permit Issued Inst Acpt Verif Final Inspections Certificate of Occupancy Issued 29

30. California Energy Commission Acceptance Testing 2005 Standards and 2016 Standards When is Acceptance Testing Required? OPR BOD Comp App Permit Issued Inst Acpt Verif Final Inspections Certificate of Occupancy Issued Train Commissioning Documentation and Training (Section 120.8(h)) System manuals and systems operations training 30

31. California Energy Commission Acceptance Testing 2005 Standards and 2016 Standards When is Acceptance Testing Required? OPR BOD Comp App Permit Issued Inst Acpt Verif Final Inspections Certificate of Occupancy Issued Train Report Commissioning Report (Section 120.8(i)) A complete report of processes and activities for the building owner 31

32. California Energy Commission Acceptance Testing 2005 Standards and 2016 Standards Who can perform Acceptance Testing? Any Technician Certified Technician 2005 Standards 2016 Standards After Threshold Requirements 32

33. California Energy Commission Acceptance Test Technician Certification Provider 2016 Title 24, Part 1, Section 10-103.1 and 10-103.2 Lighting Controls Standards Section 130.4(a) Nonresidential Appendix NA7.6 through NA 7.9 Mechanical Standards Section 120.5 Nonresidential Appendix NA7.5.1 through NA7.5.16 Energy Management Control System Train, certify and oversee technicians to perform acceptance tests required by the Building Energy Efficiency Standards. 33

34. California Energy Commission Acceptance Test Technician Certification Provider 2016 Title 24, Part 1, Section 10-103.1 and 10-103.2 Lighting Controls ATTCP California Advanced Lighting Controls Training Program (CALCTP).CALCTP National Lighting Contractors Association of America (NLCAA).NLCAA Mechanical ATTCP National Energy Management Institute Committee (NEMIC).NEMIC National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB).NEBB 34

35. California Energy Commission Acceptance Test Technician Certification Provider 2016 Title 24, Part 1, Section 10-103.1 and 10-103.2 Lighting Controls ATTCP Threshold Requirements have been met (Section 10-103.1(b)). Only Certified ATTs can perform Lighting Controls Acceptance Testing. Mechanical ATTCP Threshold Requirements have NOT been met (Section 10-103.2(b)). Any technician can perform Mechanical Acceptance Testing. 35

36. California Energy Commission Approving an ATTCP 2016 Title 24, Part 1, Section 10-103.1 and 10-103.2 Sections 10-103.1(c) & 10-103.2(c) (1)Document the Organizational Structure (2)Provide Certification for Employers (Acceptance Test Employers) (3)Provide Certification for Technicians Subsections A through G (Acceptance Test Technicians) 36

37. California Energy Commission Building a Better Technician through the ATTCP 2016 Title 24, Part 1, Section 10-103.1 and 10-103.2 Training Testing Oversight 37

38. California Energy Commission Building a Better Technician through the ATTCP 2016 Title 24, Part 1, Section 10-103.1 and 10-103.2 Training Testing Oversight Prequalification Requirements Required Curricula for Classroom Training Hands-On Training or Laboratory Training Recertification 38

39. California Energy Commission Building a Better Technician through the ATTCP 2016 Title 24, Part 1, Section 10-103.1 and 10-103.2 Training Testing Oversight Both written and practical testing is required Must demonstrate the applicant’s competence in all specified subject areas Results are maintained for five years 39

40. California Energy Commission Building a Better Technician through the ATTCP 2016 Title 24, Part 1, Section 10-103.1 and 10-103.2 Training Testing Oversight Complaint Procedures Revocation Procedures Quality Assurance Program Public Notification of Certification Status 40

41. California Energy Commission Misconceptions

42. California Energy Commission The ATTCP E-Forms are not the Nonresidential Data Registry ATTCP – Electronic Forms Nonresidential Data Registry Commissioning Electrical Envelope Lighting (Indoor, Outdoor, Sign) Solar (Solar Ready, PV, Thermal Heating) Mechanical Covered Process Plumbing Certificate of Compliance Certificate of Installation Certificate of Acceptance Certificate of Verification Lighting Controls Mechanical Systems 42

43. California Energy Commission The ATTCP E-Forms are not the Nonresidential Data Registry ATTCP – Electronic Forms Nonresidential Data Registry Commissioning Electrical Envelope Lighting (Indoor, Outdoor, Sign) Solar (Solar Ready, Photovoltaic, Thermal Heating) Mechanical Covered Process Plumbing Certificate of Compliance Certificate of Installation Certificate of Acceptance Certificate of Verification 97+ Forms 5 Forms 17+ Forms Lighting Controls Mechanical Systems 43

44. California Energy Commission Differences between the ATTCP Program and the Home Energy Rating System Program Acceptance testing is performed by the installing technicians: –Certification is required for Lighting Controls. –Certification is not required for Mechanical – YET. –The Acceptance Test Technician is not required to be independent of the general contractor or third-party to the installing technician. Acceptance test forms are not “registered” with the ATTCP, but they are “recorded” by the ATTCP: –HERS Providers are required to register forms under the Standards. JA7. –ATTCP typically require certified technicians to record acceptance tests and related compliance documents with their on-line systems. 44

45. California Energy Commission Who is Allowed to be Certified to Perform Acceptance Testing? HVAC Contractors are not the only professionals allowed to certified to perform acceptance testing. The Acceptance Test Technician can be: –The General Contractor. –The Engineer of Record. –The Architect of Record. –A Certified Commissioning Professional. –A Professional Engineer. –A TAB Certified Technician. –The Control Installation and Startup Contractor. 45

46. California Energy Commission The Energy Commission is not an Acceptance Test Technician Certification Provider The Energy Commission approves ATTCPs. Each ATTCP runs their own program. The ATTCP provides training, testing, certification, and oversight of acceptance test technicians and their employers. The ATTCP collects fees, which are not regulated by the Energy Commission. –The Energy Commission does not receive fees or payments from the ATTCPs. 46

47. California Energy Commission Further Resources Nonresidential Compliance Manual, Chapter 13. –Purpose of the test. –Instrumentation needed (or recommended). –Test conditions. –Estimated time to complete the test. –Acceptance criteria. –Potential issues. –Indicates what tests can be run concurrently. 47

48. California Energy Commission Questions? Resources: ATTCP Program: http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/attcp/ Energy Code Ace: http://www.energycodeace.com/training 48