1. Overview of ENERGY STAR for Multifamily High Rise Requirements
Welcome and thank you for participating in this overview of the ENERGY STAR for Multifamily High Rise requirements.

2. Agenda Development of the MFHR Requirements
Role of the ENERGY STAR MFHR Developer Partner
Role of the Licensed Professional
Earning the ENERGY STAR for MFHR Buildings
Performance Path
Prescriptive Path
Submittal Requirements
This is the second in a series of webinars for multifamily high rise stakeholders and will provide a general overview of the technical requirements of the program and the roles and responsibilities of key program participants. Also, it will provide more details on the two paths to earning the ENERGY STAR and how to document and report compliance.
More information on ENERGY STAR and how to participate in the program can be found at

3. Development of MFHR Requirements

4. Multifamily High-Rise vs. Other Residential Buildings
MFLR and Single Family
Development time ( Months)
ENERGY STAR products for residential applications
ENERGY STAR HVAC available
RESNET provides verification
Modeling easy and cost effective
Building science well understood
Two verification visits needed
MFHR
Development time (2 - 5 years)
ENERGY STAR products not always available
Multiple HVAC configurations (central and in-unit)
Currently no national 3rd party verification organization
Modeling is technical and requires special expertise
Building science is not as well understood
Multiple verification visits needed
When developing the program’s requirements, it was important to acknowledge that there are many aspects of multifamily high rise buildings that differentiate them from multifamily low rise and single family homes. Some of them are procedural and others technical.
For example, compared to single family homes and low-rise multifamily, residential high-rise buildings typically have:
Significantly longer development and construction times;
A larger design team, where diverse technical expertise must be coordinated;
Multiple HVAC configurations, where large commercial systems may be specified; leaving less opportunity to incorporate ENERGY STAR qualified products; and
Require more detailed modeling and verification guidance specific to this building type
Therefore this building type would not be well served by simply applying the same requirements as the ENERGY STAR for New Homes Program. To overcome this barrier, EPA developed protocols specifically for this building type.

5. The Reference Standard
ASHRAE
Minimum requirements for the energy-efficient design of high-rise multifamily buildings
Appendix G
Protocols for generating an energy performance rating for buildings that exceed the requirements of ASHRAE
Program Standard
LEED Mid-Rise
Enterprise Green Communities
The basis for the development of these requirements is ASHRAE Standard , as developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers is an energy standard for buildings, EXCEPT low-rise residential, and describes the minimum requirements for the energy-efficient design of high-rise buildings. Similar to RESNET Standards, the ASHRAE Standard has a section that outlines the protocols for generating a performance rating for buildings that exceed the requirements of the standard. This section is found in Appendix G.
This standard was also chosen because it is referenced by national programs such as USGBC’s LEED Rating system and Enterprise Green Communities.

6. Technical Requirements Developed
Set Energy Performance Target for achieving ENERGY STAR
Developed modeling guidelines
Developed testing and verification protocols
Developed tools to facilitate program participation
To meet its goals of creating a framework for earning the energy star that results in real, cost effective energy reductions, and offers a process for achieving a performance target that is feasible and replicable EPA:
Set an energy performance target of 15% above buildings built to ASHRAE ;
Developed a set of modeling guidelines specifically for multifamily high rise buildings;
Developed testing and verification procedures to ensure energy conservation measure are installed to specification; and
Developed tools to facilitate program participation and reporting

7. Piloting ENERGY STAR MFHR Guidelines (2005 – 2011)
City Row – Projected 11/2010
1212 MLK- 20%
Casey Building %
Parker Hall - 21%
Newark Genesis - 28%
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Myrtle Avenue %
(1)
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Intervale Green - 33%
(2)
Project Under Development
(1)
The Cedars- 30%
(1)
Atlantic Ave. Apts.- 20%
In 2005 EPA launched the ENERGY STAR multifamily high rise pilot, and worked with stakeholders across the country to test and refine these guidelines.
Since then, approximately 20 buildings across 7 states have participated in the pilot and earned the ENERGY STAR. The lessons learned from the pilot were used to revise and improve the program guidance and protocols.
(2)
Atlantic Ave. Residences %
Atlantic Ave. Residences 2 and %
Trinity Bluff - 34%
Las Colinas- 25%
The Eltona- 32%
Brookhaven - 25%

8. Participant Roles and Expectations
Before we discuss the technical requirements of this program, it is also important to understand the key participants, the roles they each play and what is expected of them.

9. ENERGY STAR MFHR Developer Partner
Partner with ENERGY STAR
Submit MFHR Project Application for each building/project
Engage a licensed professional to validate submitted documents
Commit to benchmarking building in Portfolio Manager
Before a building is accepted into the program, the developer must sign a partnership agreement with EPA. The goal of this agreement is to clearly and consistently outline the terms and conditions for using the ENERGY STAR name and marks. Once the developer becomes a partner they may begin submitting project applications. Although signing a partnership agreement is a onetime occurrence, an application must be submitted for each building or project pursuing the ENERGY STAR.
Other requirements of partnering with energy star include;
Engaging a licensed professional to validate program submittals; and
Committing to benchmarking your energy star qualified buildings in ENERGY STAR’s Portfolio Manager for minimum of 2 years
More information on how to become an ENERGY STAR Multifamily high rise developer partner can be found on our website 9 9

10. Role of Licensed Professional
Work with project design team
Coordinate modeling of Baseline and Proposed building OR guide design team through Prescriptive Path requirements
Validate plan review to ensure final design meets requirements and necessary details are included in bid specifications
Validate on-site inspections during construction to ensure measures are installed as specified
Submit required documentation to EPA
To protect the integrity of the ENERGY STAR brand, a licensed professional working on behalf of the ENERGY STAR MFHR Developer Partner must provide EPA with program specific submittals. These submittals are used to demonstrate that the program’s requirements have been met, that all prerequisites are included, and that each energy conservation measure is installed to specification.
The licensed professional must be a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect and possess a current license and be in good standing. They should also have:
A license in a discipline related to residential and/or commercial building systems; and have
Working knowledge of ASHRAE Standard , ASHRAE Standard , and ASHRAE Standard
It is essential that the licensed professional engaged by the developer partner work closely with the design team to coordinate modeling, validate plan reviews, and ensure that the energy conservation measures have been verified per the program’s testing and verification protocols.
Although not a requirement, the Developer Partner may engage one or more third party energy consultants to help facilitate the process for earning the ENERGY STAR. Energy consultants can play a crucial role by helping recommend cost effective energy-efficient measures and construction techniques. They can also develop energy models and conduct the required on–site diagnostic testing and inspections to document that the building is eligible to earn the ENERGY STAR label. 10 10

11. Earning the ENERGY STAR
Now that we have an understanding of the roles of the participants, the next slides will explain how a multifamily high-rise building earns the ENERGY STAR.

12. Pathways to ENERGY STAR
Mandatory Requirements (Prerequisites)
Performance Path
Prescriptive Path
Testing and Verification
There are two paths to earning the ENERGY STAR for multifamily high rise projects. Developers may choose a prescriptive package of energy efficient measures developed by EPA, or use ASHRAE approved energy modeling software to determine energy savings of a customized set of measures. Regardless of which path is chosen, each building must meet certain minimum mandatory requirements and each energy conservation measure must be tested and verified to demonstrate that the program’s performance target has been met, that all mandatory measures are included, and that each energy conservation measure chosen by the design team is installed to specification.
ENERGY STAR
Benchmarking

13. Common Requirements for Performance and Prescriptive Paths

14. Meeting the Prerequisites
ENERGY STAR qualified appliances
ENERGY STAR qualified lighting in 80% of light fixtures
Occupancy sensors for lighting in most common spaces
Right-sized heating and cooling equipment
Total duct leakage for in-unit systems ≤6 CFM25 per 100ft2 of conditioned floor area (≤8 CFM25 per 100ft2 for units <1200ft2)
Air-sealing to achieve infiltration <0.30 CFM50/ft2 of enclosure
Double-pane, low-e windows
Low-flow faucets & showerheads (≤ 2.0gpm) and WaterSense® toilets
Continuous air barrier between conditioned/unconditioned spaces
Ventilation per ASHRAE (apts. and common areas)
*Not all Prerequisites have been listed here; see Prerequisite Checklist
Some examples of these prerequisites are as follows:
Wherever possible, ENERGY STAR qualified products should be installed. This applies to windows, ceiling fans, exhaust fans, appliances and any other product listed on the ENERGY STAR website. Since the ENERGY STAR labeling program doesn’t always apply to commercial grade products such as windows or central HVAC systems, it is understood that this is not always possible.
80% of light fixtures must either be ENERGY STAR qualified or have ENERGY STAR qualified lamps. The program also requires occupancy sensors for many common area lights.
HVAC equipment must be sized properly and maximum leakage amounts for both duct leakage and infiltration have been established.
Other prerequisites include double-pane windows, low-flow plumbing fixtures, including toilets, and compliance with ASHRAE , a standard that establishes ventilation rates that support acceptable indoor air quality in low-rise residential buildings.
For the full list of prerequisites, refer to the Performance Path document or Prerequisites Checklist, within the Testing and Verification Worksheets. 14 14

15. Testing and Verification Protocols
Mandatory requirements for the inspection, testing and verification of components related to the building’s energy performance.
The intent of the protocols is to verify that
the construction documents & final building include all Prerequisites.
measures used to achieve the Performance levels predicted by the model have been installed and perform as modeled.
all measures specified by the Prescriptive Path have been installed.
Changes to the initial design noted during inspections must be reflected in a revised model and submitted as the As-Built model.
The other common requirement of both paths is verification and performance testing. This process is somewhat similar to the verification and testing required for the New Homes program, but expanded to accommodate building components unique to multifamily high-rise buildings.
The ENERGY STAR multifamily high rise testing and verification protocols establish a consistent set of requirements for the inspection, testing and verification of components related to the building’s energy performance.
The intent of the protocols is to verify that the construction documents and final building include the prerequisites, that each measure installed performs as expected, and that all requirements have been met. The protocols require documentation throughout the course of the project, beginning with plan reviews during the design stage. They also require that any change in design during construction be accounted for.
A separate webinar dedicated to the Testing and Verification, or T&V, protocols is available.

16. Testing and Verification Worksheets
Mandatory Excel-based worksheets that document the results of plan reviews, inspections, verification, and performance testing.
Provide inspection worksheets that can be used in the field that follow the Testing and Verification Protocols, but are organized for the convenience of the site inspector.
Provide a central file to store building information relevant to all members of the design team: architect, energy modeler, site inspector, project manager, plan reviewer, etc.
Must be submitted once prior to construction to document results of the plan review and once after construction is complete, to document the results of testing and verification.
Similar to the checklists in the New Homes program, this program has developed documentation to support the testing and verification process.
Rather than a PDF based checklists, mandatory Excel-based worksheets have been developed that document the results of plan reviews, inspections, verification, and performance testing. The worksheets follow each protocol, but are organized for the convenience of the site inspector and provide a central file to store building information relevant to all members of the design team, from the architect and energy modeler, to the project manager and site inspector.
A separate webinar is available to explain how to use these worksheets.

17. Photo Template
This Word-based template was designed so that pictures used to provide photo-documentation required by the T&V Protocols could be easily formatted and consistently reported.
Photo documentation must be submitted to EPA at the end of construction as part of the As-Built Submittal
The Photo Template need only be submitted for the licensed professional’s first three buildings that participate in the Program.
EPA has also created a Word-based photo template so that pictures used to provide photo-documentation required by the Testing &Verification Protocols can be quickly and easily formatted and consistently reported.
Photo documentation must be submitted to EPA at the end of construction. Once a licensed professional has successfully submitted 3 buildings to EPA, submission of a Photo Template as a component of the Testing and Verification Protocols is no longer required.

18. Performance Path
Now that we have reviewed the mandatory requirements common between the two paths, let’s review the distinct differences between them.

19. Performance Path Requirements
Meet program Prerequisites
Meet Performance Target
15% better than ASHRAE as defined by Appendix G and Simulation Guidelines
Third-party verification and performance testing throughout construction
Commit to Benchmarking in Portfolio Manager for at least two years
The distinctive requirement of the Performance Path is the energy modeling component. At least two models must be created; the first represents the reference or baseline building based on ASHRAE , the second represents the proposed building design and ultimately the actual building, as-built. A building that can demonstrate 15% annual energy cost savings as compared to the ASHRAE baseline building, without the use of on-site power generation, is eligible to earn the ENERGY STAR. Unlike the New Homes program, the models are completed at the building level, not at the apartment level, and generally require commercial grade software such as eQUEST, DOE-2, Energy Gauge Summit, HAP or EnergyPlus. The modeler should verify that their modeling software is complaint with AHSRAE 90.1 requirements.
The models developed must demonstrate that they have achieved this 15% Performance Target (both before and after construction) and must follow the protocols of Appendix G and the supplemental guidance provided by the EPA in the Simulation Guidelines document. A separate webinar provides an overview of the energy modeling process in greater detail.
More information on the requirements of the Performance path can be found on our website as well as in the introduction to the performance path webinar

20. Performance Path Work Flow
ENERGY STAR MFHR Developer Partner submits project application
Incorporate prerequisites and evaluate energy conservation measures (ECM)
Generate models
Conduct plan review
Licensed professional submits Proposed Building Submittal
Conduct inspections per the MFHR Testing and Verification Protocols
If needed, corrective action(s) must be taken to ensure Prerequisites and ECMs are compliant
Ensure As-Built Building meets Performance Target
Licensed professional submits As-Built Submittal
Building is qualified as ENERGY STAR
Benchmark building
Design
Construction
The flow of work from design to construction completion following the Performance Path is shown in this slide.
In general, blue squares indicate steps in the work flow where an application or submission is required by the Developer Partner or the licensed professional working on their behalf. An exception to this is the step titled “Building is qualified as ENERGY STAR’ at which point EPA submits documentation to the developer partner qualifying the building as ENERGY STAR.
The process flows as follows:
During or before the design phase, the developer partner submits a project application to the EPA. Although projects can apply up until drywall has been installed; ideally, projects should apply as early in the process a possible.
The next step involves the design team incorporating prerequisites into the design and modeling initial energy conservation measures that help achieve the 15% Performance Target. The energy modeler uses ASHRAE Appendix G and the Simulation Guidelines to develop the energy models of the baseline and proposed design to determine whether the Target was achieved. If it wasn’t, new measures are evaluated and modeled until a design is established that achieves 15% energy cost savings over the baseline, without on-site power generation, such as cogeneration, photovoltaics, or wind turbines.
Once the proposed design is confirmed, all plans should be reviewed to ensure that prerequisites and measures are properly represented in the plans, prior to the start of construction or the start of the bidding process.
At this point, the licensed professional submits the proposed building submittal which consists of the reporting summary and Testing and Verification Worksheets to EPA for approval.
Throughout construction, inspections must be conducted following the Testing and Verification protocols. If not installed per design, corrective actions must be taken to ensure that prerequisites are being met and measures are installed correctly. At the end of construction, the energy model from the Proposed Design is updated to reflect the As-Built conditions. The As-Built can have different measures from the Proposed Design, as long as the 15% Performance Target is achieved and all prerequisites have been met. If a prerequisite is not met, the building cannot earn the ENERGY STAR.
The licensed professional then submits the As-Built submittal which includes a reporting summary that reflects the final constructed building, as well as the Testing& Verification worksheets and Photo Template that document all the inspections. Once approved by EPA, the building is certified as “ENERGY STAR.”
To ensure that the building is performing as expected and to reap further benefits through proper management, the owner or developer enters building energy consumption data into Portfolio Manager for a minimum of two years.
Post Construction

21. Prescriptive Path
Now that we have an understanding of the roles of the participants, the next slides will explain how a multifamily high-rise building earns the ENERGY STAR.

22. Prescriptive Path Requirements
Install climate specific prescriptive requirements that meet or exceed Prerequisites
Approximately equivalent to 15% better than ASHRAE , but no modeling
Third-party verification and performance testing throughout construction
Commit to benchmarking in Portfolio Manager for at least two years
Unlike the Performance Path, the Prescriptive Path is the non-modeling path to earning the ENERGY STAR that doesn’t allow ANY trade-offs. This path has a list of prescribed energy efficient measures that meet or exceed all program prerequisites. Climate-specific envelope requirements and HVAC requirements are based on meeting or exceeding ASHRAE , a standard for green buildings, or ASHRAE When implemented, the Prescriptive Path should result in performance similar to a building meeting the 15% Performance Target in the Performance Path.
More information on the requirements of the prescriptive path can be found on our website as well as in the introduction to the prescriptive path webinar

23. Prescriptive Path Work Flow
Design
ENERGY STAR MFHR Developer Partner submits project application
Design team incorporates Prescriptive Path requirements into the design
Conduct plan review
Licensed professional submits Proposed Building Submittal
Conduct inspections per the MFHR Testing and Verification Protocols
If needed, corrective action(s) must be taken to ensure Prescriptive requirements are compliant
Licensed professional submits As-Built Submittal
Building is qualified as ENERGY STAR
Benchmark building
Construction
The flow of work from design to construction completion for a building following the Prescriptive Path is demonstrated in this slide.
In general, blue squares again indicate steps in the work flow where a submission is required by the Developer Partner or the licensed professional working on their behalf, with the exception of the step titled “Building is qualified as ENERGY STAR’ at which point EPA submits documentation to the developer partner qualifying the building as ENERGY STAR.
During the design phase, the design team incorporates all the Prescriptive Path requirements into the design. Before the project goes out to bid or before construction begins, the plans and construction documents are reviewed to ensure that all prescriptive requirements are properly represented in the plans.
The licensed professional then submits the proposed building submittal which includes the T&V Worksheets to EPA
Throughout construction, inspections must be conducted following the Testing and Verification protocols. If not installed per design, corrective actions must be taken to ensure that all Prescriptive Requirements have been installed correctly.
If any prerequisite is not met, the building cannot earn the ENERGY STAR. However, if a Prescriptive Requirement is not met, but all prerequisites from the Performance Path have been met and an energy model demonstrates achievement of the 15% Performance Target, a building would be allowed to switch Paths and still earn the ENERGY STAR.
At the end of construction, the licensed professional submits the as built building submittal which includes the Testing & Verification worksheets and Photo Template that document all the inspections. Once approved by EPA, the building may be certified as “ENERGY STAR” and the owner or developer enters building energy consumption data into Portfolio Manager for a minimum of two years.
Post -Construction

24. Program Submittals
Now that we have an understanding of the roles of the participants, the next slides will explain how a multifamily high-rise building earns the ENERGY STAR.

25. MFHR Program Submittals
To protect the integrity of the ENERGY STAR brand, a licensed professional must provide EPA with program specific submittals. These submittals are used to demonstrate that the program’s requirements have been met, that all prerequisites are included, and that each energy conservation measure is installed to specification.

26. Proposed Building Submittal
Proposed Building Reporting Summary (Performance Path Only)
Testing and Verification Worksheets
MFHR Submittal Validation Form
The Proposed Building Submittal is used to ensure that the project design meets the requirements based on the Path selected and that they have been included in the construction documents. The licensed professional is responsible for submitting a Proposed Building Submittal, with an ENERGY STAR MFHR Submittal Validation Form to EPA for approval, prior to beginning construction.
The Proposed Building Submittal includes the following documents:
Proposed Building Reporting Summary (Performance Path Only)
Testing and Verification Worksheets
ENERGY STAR MFHR Submittal Validation Form

27. As-Built Building Submittal
As-Built Building Reporting Summary (Performance Path Only)
Testing and Verification Worksheets
Photo Template
MFHR Submittal Validation Form
The As-Built Building Submittal is used to ensure that the energy conservation measures chosen by the design team are installed to specification. After the final inspection, the licensed professional is responsible for submitting an As-Built Building Submittal, with an ENERGY STAR MFHR Submittal Validation Form, to EPA for approval. Once EPA has determined that the project has fulfilled all of the program requirements, the Developer Partner will be notified that the building has earned the ENERGY STAR and that it can be marketed and promoted per the ENERGY STAR Logo Identity Guidelines.
The As-Built Building Submittal includes the following documents:
As-Built Building Reporting Summary (Performance Path Only)
Testing and Verification Worksheets
Photo Template
ENERGY STAR MFHR Submittal Validation Form

28. License Professional’s Guide and Submittal Validation Form
More information on submittals can be found in the Licensed Professional’s Guide to Earning the ENERGY STAR for MFHR Buildings document at
By signing and stamping the ENERGY STAR MFHR Submittal Validation Form, the licensed professional is not guaranteeing performance of the operating building nor does it require that the licensed professional certify that the building will perform to any specified level. By validating the submission, the licensed professional is certifying that the information contained within the submitted documents is accurate and in accordance with the program’s guidelines, based on the conditions observed.
For purposes of verifying the information contained in the program’s submittals, the PE may engage a representative to conduct all or part of the site visit while under his or her direction and control. However, the ENERGY STAR MFHR Submittal Validation form must still bear the seal and signature of the licensed PE or registered architect, who remains responsible for all work performed by others under his or her direction and control.
For more guidance on submittals, see Licensed Professional’s Guide to the ENERGY STAR Label for MFHR Buildings.

29. ENERGY STAR MFHR Webinar Series
Introduction to Earning the ENERGY STAR for Multifamily High Rise Buildings
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
A series of training webinars to help Multifamily High Rise stakeholders through the process of earning the ENERGY STAR can be found at our website
Topics include:
Introduction to earning the ENERGY STAR for Multifamily High Rise buildings
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, and
Using the T&V Worksheets
Understanding the process and requirements is essential to earning the ENERGY STAR for multifamily high rise buildings. Therefore we recommend that stakeholders take the time to read all of the program documentation and view each training webinar.

30. More Information ENERGY STAR for MFHR www.energystar.gov/mfhr
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