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California Multi-Family New Homes
A Third-Party Program of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
ENERGY STAR Version 3:
The Impact on Multi-Family Buildings
April 17, 2012
October 2009
Sponsored by PG&E
“PG&E” refers to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation.© 2010 Pacific Gas and Electric Company. All rights reserved.
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Program DescriptionPublic service programCash Incentives Energy Design AssistanceProject RoundtableEducational Opportunities Program Coordination
Facilitate energy efficient design and construction in new multi-family
housing through cash incentives and design assistance
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Eligible CustomersMulti-family buildings in PG&E service territory: 3 or more attached units New construction Exceed 2008 Title 24 Standards
by at least 15% Submit complete application
package prior to construction start
Complete construction and verification by December 31, 2015
* Please contact HMG if you are unsure of the eligibility of your project.
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Program Process Participant provides HMG with:
Completed application Title 24 documentation Architectural plan-set (+MEP) Service territory verification W9 Form
HMG conducts a plan review to verify energy measures, estimated savings, % better than Title 24
Project enrolled, receives ‘Letter of Enrollment’ Third party HERS verification conducted during construction to
ensure energy measures installed* HMG verifies any changes to project since enrollment and ensures
as-built still exceeds Title 24 by at least 15% Project completed and incentives paid
*Note: the program verification protocols are in addition to any HERS measures on your Title 24
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Incentive Information
Developer Incentives: $100 per unit plus incremental incentives based on energy savings HERS verification incentive: $60 per unit (max of $12,000 per project)
Energy Consultant Incentives: $50 per unit (max of $10,000 per project)
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Program Contact Information
Toll Free: 866-352-7457 Email: [email protected] Website: multifamily.h-m-g.com
Sr. Program Manager: Amy Barr, [email protected] Review Manager: Linda S. Murphy, [email protected] Plan Review Manager: Keith Sage, [email protected] Manager: Katie Eberle, [email protected] Manager: Ashley Heath, [email protected] Associate: Lauren Moreno, [email protected]
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ENERGY STAR Version 3:
The Impact on Multi-Family Buildings
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Agenda
General Overview: CA’s ENERGY STAR Update: Changes from V2.0 to V2.5 to V3.0
Linda S. Murphy, Heschong Mahone Group, Inc. HERS Rater Perspective: V3 Implications for Raters
Dave Hegarty, Duct Testers, Inc.
Contractor Perspective: V3 Implications for HVACJack Orejel, Beutler Corp
ENERGY STAR Training Overview Toni Turnbull, CalCERTS, Inc.
Q&A
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ENERGY STAR – Goals & History
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Goal: to easily identify homes that are significantly more energy
efficient than standard construction in the marketplace Version 1: First Offered in 1995 Version 2: California was introduced in 2006
MF Low-income projects use version 2 until January 1, 2014 If application for funding received before January 1, 2012
Version 2.5: California Low-income MF application for funding received between January 1, 2012
and December 31, 2012 Version 3: California
Low-income MF application for funding received on or after January 1, 2013
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ENERGY STAR – Value
California Title 24: The least energy efficient building allowed to be built in the state
Energy Star Value to the Homeowner/Renter: Lower Utility Bills
Use less energy for heating, cooling and water heating Enhanced Performance
Comfort is ensured Indoor air quality enhanced Durability is improved
Environmental Protection Less need for new power plants Less air pollution
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ENERGY STAR – Value
Builder/Owner Benefits Brand recognition 7th EcoPinion (2009)
study conducted by EcoAlign 71% either extremely or
somewhat aware 82% either extremely
important or important Fairfield Research (2009)
study #2 influential brand
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ENERGY STAR – ValueBuilder/Owner Benefits Customer complaints drop Increase customer
satisfaction Greater quality and process
control EPA-produced marketing
resources and technical resources at no cost available Fact sheets, Logo marks,
Marketing resources, Partner locater listing
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ENERGY STAR – Value14
Affordable Housing Organizations State Housing Finance Agencies Public Housing Authorities State and Local Governments Utility Programs
ENERGY STAR Version 315
New Training Requirements Builders Become Energy Star Partners/Renew your Partnership Take the ENERGY STAR Orientation Webinar for Builders
Verification Partners (HERS Raters) Version 3 Rater Training through an Accredited Training
Provider (CalCERTS) HVAC Contractors Version 3 Training and be credentialed through an EPA–
recognized industry organization (ACCA)
ENERGY STAR – Eligibility16
Energy Star Qualifying Residential Buildings Units in Multi-Family buildings with 3 stories or less above
grade Single Family buildings
Multi-family buildings with 4 or 5 stories above grade With individual heating, cooling and DHW Buildings with central DHW need solar providing 50% of
residential DHW needs Challenge: Title 24 definitions for low and high rise There is no Energy Star program for high rise in CA
ENERGY STAR – Checklists17
ENERGY STAR – Checklists18
ENERGY STAR – Checklists19
ENERGY STAR – Checklists 20
The Value of Checklists – an example Intensive care units in Michigan Goal: Reduce infections from intravenous
lines 5 step checklist Nothing fancy, no new science, clear and
concise Results after 18 months of use: Nearly eliminated infections Saved +- 1500 lives Saved +- $175 million in treatment costs
ENERGY STAR – Checklists 21
The Value of Checklists (in our world) Helps to avoid blind spots and
unintended mistakes Keeps everyone on track with the
task at hand Increases productivity Increases communication between
trades Ensures design = installation
ENERGY STAR – New Stuff 22
Checklists Thermal Enclosure System Rater Checklist HVAC System Quality Installation Contractor Checklist HVAC System Quality Installation Rater Checklist Water Management System Builder Checklist
ENERGY STAR – Checklists 23
Thermal Enclosure System Rater Checklist High Performance Fenestration Quality Installed Insulation Fully Aligned Air Barriers Reduced Thermal Bridging Air Sealing
ENERGY STAR – Checklists 24
HVAC System Quality Installation Contractor Checklist Duct Quality Installation Duct Insulation Duct Leakage Whole Building Ventilation Controls Combustion Appliances
ENERGY STAR – Checklists 25
HVAC System Quality Installation Rater Checklist Right-sized and properly installed Ventilation System meets standards Combustion appliances meet safety and air quality
requirements
ENERGY STAR – Checklists 26
Water Management System Builder Checklist Site and Foundation Wall Assemblies Roof Assemblies Building Materials
ENERGY STAR – Guidebooks 27
Thermal Enclosure System Rater Checklist
ENERGY STAR – Guidebooks 28
HVAC System Quality Installation Rater Checklist
ENERGY STAR – Guidebooks 29
Water Management Builder Checklist
ENERGY STAR – Architects/Designers30
Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR Architects and Home Plan designers Partnership opportunity Building plans labeled ENERGY STAR Specific guidelines and criteria
V3 Implications for Raters
HERS Rater PerspectiveDave Hegarty, DuctTesters, Inc
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V3 Implications for Raters
HVAC Contractor PerspectiveJack Orejel, Beutler Corporation
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Energy Star v2.5/3.0HVAC Contractor Perspective
Overview
HVAC Certification Steps HVAC Design Requirements HVAC Installation HVAC Service Responsibilities
HVAC Certification Steps
ACCA Quality Assurance Recognition Orientation (https://www.acca.org/industry/quality/quality-assured/)
Register and pay fees Pass certification test Recognized by ACCA as certified
Energy Star HVAC Installer
HVAC Design Requirements ACCA Manual J, D and S or equivalent. Pressure compensation in every bedroom.
• Jumper Ducts• Transfer Grills• Door Undercuts • Return Air Grills
System Air Flow Balance • Manual Dampers• Opposing Blade Dampers (OBD’s)
All of the above requirements must be met even if the mechanical design is done by a third party
HVAC Installation
Greater communication between field and Engineering team• Real world verification of design practicality
Enlarge duct chases as needed Relocation of wye branches
• If using manual dampers, they need to be accessible for system airflow balancing Flagging Access doors
HVAC Service Responsibilities HVAC System Quality Installation Contractor
Checklist• Required on every lot• The number of people/departments involved and the
complexity of this form is a major challenge Third Party designs
Testing Requirements• Refrigerant Test• Refrigerant Calculations• Electrical Measurements• Air Flow Test• Air Balance
CalCERTS
ENERGY STAR Training OverviewToni Turnbull, CalCERTS
www.calcerts.com
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Resources34
Everything ENERGY STAR www.energystar.gov
CalCERTS, Inc. www.calcerts.com
Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) www.acca.org
Questions?
Linda S. Murphy(916) 962-7001
Toni Turnbull916-985-3400, ext. 206
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Jack Orejel(916) 646-2222
Dave Hegarty209-579-5000