1. Energy Star Program Manager
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR Program Albany City Council Meeting February 5, 2007
Kathy M. Diehl
Energy Star Program Manager

2. U.S. EPA & ENERGY STAR EPA Organization ENERGY STAR Program Overview
ENERGYSTAR Partnerships
Training to Support Partnerships
Financing Municipal
Energy Efficiency Projects
Recap
Contact Information

3. EPA Organization Headquarters Office Washington D.C.
Ten Regional Offices
Region 9 - San Francisco
- California
- Nevada
- Arizona
- Hawaii
- Guam
- Pacific Isl. Territories
Regulatory and Voluntary Programs
Climate Change – Voluntary Program to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions

4. ENERGY STAR OVERVIEW
Integral part of EPA’s Climate Change Program addressing residential, commercial and industrial GHG emission source sectors.
In 2005 ENERGY STAR
prevented 35 million metric
tons of GHG emissions equivalent
to the annual emissions of 23 million
vehicles.
A significant amount of energy was
saved —150 billion kilowatt hours or
4% of total electricity demand.
Saved businesses, organizations, and consumers about $12 billion in energy cost.

5. ENERGY STAR OVERVIEW Program Effectiveness in Reducing GHG Emissions (MMTCeq)

6. ENERGY STAR OVERVIEW
Introduced in 1992 as a voluntary labeling program designed to identify and promote energy efficient products, i.e., computers and monitors.
The ENERGY STAR label is now on
lighting, additional office equipment,
home electronics, residential heating
and cooling equipment, major appliances,
new homes, and commercial and industrial
buildings.
Stores in our area that carry ENERGY STAR labeled
products:
- Radio Shack
- Home Depot
- Galvin Appliances
- Costco

7. ENERGY STAR OVERVIEW
Home energy efficient choices can save households about a third on their energy bill with similar savings of GHG emissions.
For business an ENERGY STAR
partnership offers a proven energy
management strategy that helps
- measure current energy performance
- set goal
- track savings
- reward improvements.

8. ENERGY STAR Partnerships
EPA has partnered with more than 8000 private and public sector organizations investing in energy efficiency and reducing energy use in their buildings.
ENERGY STAR delivers the
technical information and tools
that organizations and consumers
need to choose energy efficient
solutions and best management practices.
Currently there are eight city partners in California including the City of Pleasanton.

9. ENERGY STAR PARTNERSHIPS
WHY JOIN ENERGY STAR?
ENERGY STAR gives an organization the power to reduce GHG.
Partnering with ENERGY STAR demonstrates environmental leadership, improves energy efficiency, and saves money.

10. ENERGY STAR PARTNERSHIPS
WHY JOIN ENERGY STAR?
National and local recognition is given.
- Press Releases
- Annual ENERGY STAR
Awards Ceremony,
Wash. D.C.
- Aspen Homes, 2006 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year
In addition there are many opportunities available to highlight achievements within your organization and to the public.
- Monthly Newsletter

11. ENERGY STAR PARTNERSHIPS
Cities eligible for two types of partnerships:
Promote ENERGY STAR as an Energy Efficiency Program Sponsor (States, Utilities, or Regional Programs).
Buildings & Plants ( Business, School, or Government committed to improving its energy efficiency)

12. ENERGY STAR PARTNERSHIPS
PROGRAM SPONSOR REQUIREMENTS
Sign a Partnership Agreement with US DOE &
US EPA to work toward improving the energy performance of external commercial or industrial organizations
Promote ENERGY STAR awareness through national messaging and promotional campaigns
Submit an action plan outlining ENERGY STAR initiatives

13. ENERGY STAR Partnerships
BUILDING & PLANTS PARTNER REQUIREMENTS
Top administrator must sign partnership letter with US EPA Headquarters committing organization to continuous improvement of your energy efficiency
- measure, track, and benchmark your energy performance
- develop and implement a plan to improve your energy performance
- educate staff and public about partnership and achievements with ENERGY STAR
Form a dedicated team & appoint energy director

14. ENERGY STAR PARTNERSHIPS Local Government Partnership Examples
City of Pleasanton
- Building and Plants Partner
- ENERGY STAR retrofit city buildings
1. re-lamping
2. HVAC system
3. computers & appliances
City of Scottsdale
- Formed Energy Committee

15. ENERGY STAR Partnerships Local Government Partnership Example
Passed Resolution committing city to 7% reduction in GHG.
ENERGY STAR Program Sponsor Partner
“Building Performance with ENERGY STAR” Program
- improve energy efficiency of buildings and
lower operating costs for local businesses
- program participants receive
1. free ENERGY STAR benchmarking
2. energy and water audit services
3. customized technical assistance with projects/rebates
- paid for through city “Trash Tax” and grant from nonprofit

16. ENERGY STAR TRAINING ENERGY STAR Online Training Sessions
Assist partners in meeting ENERGY STAR requirements
Introduction to ENERGY STAR
Creating Action Plans
Assessing Performance
Financing Strategies
FAQs

17. ENERGY STAR TRAINING Building & Plant Partners:
Recommend Starting with Assessing Performance
How to Rate Energy Performance against similar facilities nationwide with EPA’s Portfolio Manager.
Performance ratings provide valuable information for making decisions re: investments in energy efficiency, developing energy management plans, and measuring improvements over time.
Eligible building categories include offices, k-12 schools, medical offices, supermarkets, refrigerated & unrefrigerated warehouses

18. Funding Municipal Energy Efficiency Projects
Federal Tax Credits
California Energy Partnership & Bright Schools Programs
Performance Contracts

19. Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency
Commercial Buildings
- $1.80 per sq. ft. to owners or
designers of new or existing
buildings
- save at least 50% of heating and cooling energy of building that meets ASHRAE Standard
- up to $.60 per sq. ft. for measures affecting any one of the following: building envelope, lighting, or heating & cooling
- available for buildings or systems placed in service from January 2006/December 2007
See ENERGY STAR website

20. California Energy Commission
Government Energy Partnership & Bright Schools Programs
Existing Facilities & New Construction
Identify cost-effective energy efficient projects
Provide design and follow-up assistance
Fund engineering and/or architectural consultant’s cost
- up to $10,000 for government projects
- up to $20,000 for school projects
Low interest loans available to finance recommendations

21. Energy Service Performance Contracts
Agreement between a government and private energy services provider (ESP)
ESP identifies and evaluates energy-saving opportunities and recommends improvements that can be paid for through energy savings.
ESP usually guarantees that savings will at least meet annual payments to cover project cost or pay the difference.

22. ENERGY STAR Recap
ENERGY STAR is an integral part of EPA’s overall Climate Change Program effort to reduce GHG.
Encourages the use of ENERGY STAR products and design to address energy efficiency in buildings
Tools and training available to support energy efficiency efforts
Benefits of partnership: save energy,
enhance financial value,
demonstrate environmental
leadership, achieve national
and local recognition

23. ENERGY STAR Contacts & Websites
Kathy Diehl, EPA Region 9, San Francisco, , ENERGY STAR Residential Buildings,
Energy Benchmarking, & Partnerships
Dennis Juido, Program Manager, Pacific Gas & Electric Local Government Energy Watch Partnership,
Websites: