1. 1 Privileged and Confidential © 2014 The Weidt Group Privileged and Confidential / © 2014 The Weidt Group GreenStep Cities Workshop Presenter: Katie Schmitt 15 October 2014

2. 2 Privileged and Confidential © 2014 The Weidt Group Privileged and Confidential / © 2014 The Weidt Group Agenda Keeping Data CurrentKeeping Data Current Use RADS to Focus ActionUse RADS to Focus Action B3 FAQB3 FAQ

3. 3 Privileged and Confidential © 2014 The Weidt Group Privileged and Confidential / © 2014 The Weidt Group Data: Who needs to know?  Decision Makers  Building Operators

4. 4 Privileged and Confidential © 2014 The Weidt Group Privileged and Confidential / © 2014 The Weidt Group Keeping Data Current Meet Regularly with Stakeholders: MMayor CCouncilmembers SSustainability Coordinator FFacilities/Building Manager AAccounts Payable

5. 5 Privileged and Confidential © 2014 The Weidt Group Privileged and Confidential / © 2014 The Weidt Group Institutionalize meter reading entry Keeping Data Current Utility bills arrive Accounts payable department enters monthly readings in B3, then pays bills Building managers check data and utilize B3 analysis to prioritize building improvements

6. 6 Privileged and Confidential © 2014 The Weidt Group Privileged and Confidential / © 2014 The Weidt Group Keeping Data Current

7. 7 Privileged and Confidential © 2014 The Weidt Group Privileged and Confidential / © 2014 The Weidt Group Keeping Data Current Meter Reading Entry Meter Editor Excel Spreadsheet Upload Building Editor

8. 8 Privileged and Confidential © 2014 The Weidt Group Privileged and Confidential / © 2014 The Weidt Group Keeping Data Current Interval Meters Option FAQ: What is the cost? Installation is a couple hundred dollars per meter Ongoing monthly service fee Depends on number and types of meters installed Contact us for more info

9. 9 Privileged and Confidential © 2014 The Weidt Group Privileged and Confidential / © 2014 The Weidt Group What is RADS? RADS = Rating and Disclosure System Public building energy disclosure Accountability, Motivation, Celebration

10. 10 Privileged and Confidential © 2014 The Weidt Group Privileged and Confidential / © 2014 The Weidt Group

11. 11 Privileged and Confidential © 2014 The Weidt Group Privileged and Confidential / © 2014 The Weidt Group

12. 12 Privileged and Confidential © 2014 The Weidt Group Privileged and Confidential / © 2014 The Weidt Group Benchmark Comparison

13. 13 Privileged and Confidential © 2014 The Weidt Group Privileged and Confidential / © 2014 The Weidt Group Project Overview Building’s energy use is measured by Energy Use Intensity (EUI) = kBtu/SF/yr

14. 14 Privileged and Confidential © 2014 The Weidt Group Privileged and Confidential / © 2014 The Weidt Group Benchmark Comparison Actual EUI – real consumption EUI in most recent, complete 12 month period Benchmark EUI- an energy model showing expected usage Uses ASHRAE 2004 standard Based on typical weather Index Ratio = Actual/Benchmark Ratio >1 Organization is using more than expected Ratio < 1 Organization is using less than expected Benchmark - star representation of ratio

15. 15 Privileged and Confidential © 2014 The Weidt Group Privileged and Confidential / © 2014 The Weidt Group Benchmark Comparison Organization Level List of Sites

16. 16 Privileged and Confidential © 2014 The Weidt Group Privileged and Confidential / © 2014 The Weidt Group Benchmark Comparison Data is only as good as is provided in the system, so provide quality data and keep it up to date!

17. 17 Privileged and Confidential © 2014 The Weidt Group Privileged and Confidential / © 2014 The Weidt Group Table Expansion

18. 18 Privileged and Confidential © 2014 The Weidt Group Privileged and Confidential / © 2014 The Weidt Group Potential Savings Comparison When there is a tie in the rank metric, the cities are ranked alphabetically

19. 19 Privileged and Confidential © 2014 The Weidt Group Privileged and Confidential / © 2014 The Weidt Group Energy Code Change  Energy Code Change  Previously ASHRAE 2004 Standard  Newly adopted ASHRAE 2009 Standard  Advanced Benchmarking  Ability to choose energy code in B3  Affects to:

20. 20 Privileged and Confidential © 2014 The Weidt Group Privileged and Confidential / © 2014 The Weidt Group EUI Comparison

21. 21 Privileged and Confidential © 2014 The Weidt Group Privileged and Confidential / © 2014 The Weidt Group Energy $/SF Comparison

22. 22 Privileged and Confidential © 2014 The Weidt Group Privileged and Confidential / © 2014 The Weidt Group Freshness Comparison When there is a tie in the rank metric, the cities are ranked alphabetically

23. 23 Privileged and Confidential © 2014 The Weidt Group Privileged and Confidential / © 2014 The Weidt Group B3 FAQ  How do I know how old my data is?  How do I keep data current?  Where can I find how my city ranks against peers?  What is the Benchmark?  How is weather taken into account?

24. 24 Privileged and Confidential © 2014 The Weidt Group Privileged and Confidential / © 2014 The Weidt Group Questions & Comments support@b3benchmarking.com