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Ohio School Facilities Commission

Green Schools Initiative

Presentation #2

September 27, 2007 2

Why Green?

Improve student health & performance

Improve indoor air quality

Increase natural light

Reduce sick time

Increase attendance


Why Green?

Generate Energy Efficiencies Reduce utility operating costs Reduce maintenance expenses Promote advanced energy opportunities

Benefits to Ohio and its communities Preserve Ohio’s natural environment Use renewable resources & recycle

materials Reduce carbon footprint


What is LEED for Schools?

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Rating System

Created by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

USGBC introduced the nationally used LEED® Green Building Rating System in 2000

5,819 total projects registered w/USGBC since 2000

LEED for Schools launched in April 2007


Benefits of LEED for Schools Certification

Have better lighting and temperature controls, which promotes higher student achievement

Have improved ventilation and indoor air-quality, contributing to positive health benefits and reduced absenteeism

Have higher teacher retention Use 30-50% less energy

Reduce CO2 emissions by 40%

Use 30% less water

Source: U.S. Green Building Council


LEED for Schools Point System

6 categories 79 possible points

Sustainable

Sites

20%

Indoor

Environmental

Quality

25%

Innovation &

Design

Process

8%

Energy &

Atmosphere

22%

Materials &

Resources

16%

Water

Efficiency

9%


LEED for Schools Categories

Sustainable Sites (up to 16 pts.)Preserve natural and agricultural areas Reduction of automobile pollution Maximize site open space and natural habitat Reduction of urban “heat island” effects Minimize light pollution

Water Efficiency (up to 7 pts.) Reduce the use of potable water Reduce environmental and cost burden on municipal

water supply and wastewater systems Water efficient landscaping, waterless urinals,

rainwater harvesting and using greywater



Energy & Atmosphere (up to 17 pts.) Use less energy and have lower utility bills Use non-polluting and renewable energy sources

such as geothermal, solar energy, and wind Reduce florescent lighting through the use of natural

daylighting

Materials & Resources (up to 13 pts.) Minimize construction waste disposal at landfills Use local materials, rapidly renewal materials,

certified wood and recycled materials Reuse existing buildings



Indoor Environmental Quality (up to 20 pts.) Create a healthier, more productive indoor environment Good acoustical design Adequate fresh ventilation air Flushing out HVAC equipment prior to occupancy Select interior paints, sealants, adhesives and composite

wood with minimal toxins or VOCs Provide daylighting and views for occupants

Innovation and Design Process (up to 6 pts.) Low impact cleaning and maintenance equipment Use school building as a teaching tool Innovation in any other category


LEED for Schools Certification Levels

LEED for Schools has four progressive certification levels:

Certified 29-36 pointsSilver 37-43 pointsGold 44-57 pointsPlatinum 58-79 points


Current Ohio School Design Manual compared to LEED

OSDM already has green school components

carpet and paintheat recoverycommissioning

Under current OSDM, a project could earn 20 to 28 LEED Points

Need 37 points for Silver, 44 points to earn Gold certification


LEED for Schools in other States

Massachusetts - Required modified LEED Silver since April 2007

Washington - Adopted legislation in 2005 making LEED Silver equivalent as a requirement

Pennsylvania -Provides financial incentives to school districts that achieve LEED certification

Illinois - Issues grants to school projects with LEED for Schools or a comparable rating system


LEED for Schools efforts in Ohio

Two LEED projects pending Silver in OhioHughes School in Cincinnati JVS in Licking Co. is certified Silver

Pleasant Ridge School (Cincinnati) - OSFC school that has been LEED registered, seeking Silver certification

More than a dozen OSFC projects are currently incorporating LEED criteria in design


Policy Recommendations

Adopt LEED for Schools

- OSFC goal to integrate green standards into school building program

- Provides third-party verification that buildings meet green standards

- Nationally recognized standard

- Promotes a holistic approach to building design

- Provides a common framework for design professionals, contractors and vendors


Policy Recommendations (cont.)

For projects approved after 9/27/07- Strive for Gold- Require Silver w/ a preferred investment in

attaining LEED points in the energy and atmosphere category

For previously approved projects- Support school districts that choose to

incorporate the LEED standard into their project w/ energy& atmosphere preference


Policy Recommendations (cont.)

State and local district will co-fund the cost of LEED: supplemental allowance to the project budget to support attaining LEED points in the energy and atmosphere category

State will pay entire cost of certification fee

Convene task force to develop alternative financing options to fund energy efficiency and sustainable design features


Costs & Benefits

Cost depends on LEED level and choices made within that level

OSFC will be proactive in pursuing strategies to reduce costs

Sustainable design strategies may cost more initially, but save money over time

State helps pay for upfront construction costs, but benefits accrue directly to districts

Return on initial investments will last decades


Implementation of LEED for Schools

Provide training to OSFC staff, OSFC consultants, design professionals, and school districts

Provide resources for school district partners and create a forum to provide feedback

Coordinate w/ USGBC

Work w/Ohio AIA, BASA, OSBA

Monitor, evaluate & report to Commission on progress


Commission Resolution 07-124

Establishes LEED Gold certification as statewide goal & LEED Silver (w/energy

emphasis) as standard

Adopt policy recommendations

Implementation in time for districtscoming for approval in November

1 ohio school facilities commission green schools initiative presentation #2

Documents

benefits of leed

category slide

greywater slide

green building council

use of potable water

schools point system

solar energy

energy efficiencies