introduction to earning the energy star for multifamily high rise buildings
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Introduction to Earning the ENERGY STAR for Multifamily
High Rise Buildings
Completing the ES Residential Picture
• New Homes Program
– Single family– Low rise MF units– Manufactured Homes
• Multifamily High Rise
– 4 or 5 stories (central systems)
– 6 or more stories
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Outline
• What is ENERGY STAR?
• Building Eligibility
• Earning the ENERGY STAR
• How to Participate
• Program Guidance
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What is ENERGY STAR?
What is ENERGY STAR?
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the EPA, and private business partners, helping us all save money and protect
the environment through energy efficient products and practices with the same or better performance.
Brand Advantage
Brand Shorthand:
• Energy Efficient
• Credible
• Environmental Leadership
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Brand Recognition
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What Is The ENERGY STARMFHR Program?
• Voluntary – proof of your leadership
• Designed to be at least 15% more efficient than ASHRAE 90.1-2007
• Energy Conservation Measures are Tested and Verified
• Benchmarking Performance
ENERGY STAR Qualified MFHR Buildings Feature
Effective Insulation
High PerformanceWindows
Properly Sized Equipment
Testing and Verification
Tight Construction and Ducts
High Efficiency Appliances
ES Lighting
Value Proposition
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Why earn the ENERGY STAR?
• Local incentives or rebates
• First step to achieving green building certifications
• Faster lease-up and sales
• Reduced building utility and maintenance bills
• Testing and verification provides quality assurance
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Building Eligibility
ENERGY STAR MFHR Building Eligibility
• The intended use of the building must be for residential purposes. Commercial facilities such as motels/hotels, nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, and dormitories are not eligible
• If the building includes both residential and commercial space: – The residential and residential-associated common
space must consist of more than 50% of the occupiable square footage of the entire building; and
– The residential space must be separately metered from the commercial space
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ENERGY STAR MFHR Building Eligibility
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For more information on program eligibility visit www.energystar.gov/mfhr
Earning the ENERGY STAR
Pathways to ENERGY STAR
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Mandatory Requirements (Prerequisites)
Performance Path Prescriptive Path
Testing and Verification
ENERGY STAR
Benchmarking
The Value of Benchmarking
• Identify billing errors
• Assess effectiveness of current operations, policies, and practices
• Assist in the planning process: set goals, targets, timelines, prioritize capital improvements
• Contribute to more responsible management
• Be more responsive to building occupants
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How to Participate
ENERGY STAR Partnership and Project Application
ENERGY STAR MFHR Developer Partnership• Commitment to program requirements• How to use the ENERGY STAR Logo on MFHR
buildings
ENERGY STAR MFHR Project Application• Required for each project• Holds project to specific version of the program’s
requirements
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ENERGY STAR MFHR Program Requirements
ENERGY STAR Technical Documents (www.energystar.gov/mfhr)
Requirements• Performance Path• Prescriptive Path• Simulation Guidelines• Testing and Verification Protocols
Tools• Performance Path Calculator• Testing and Verification Worksheets
Guidance• Sample submittal documents• Energy Modeling Quality Control Checklist
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ENERGY STAR MFHR Webinar Series
• Overview of ENERGY STAR for Multifamily High Rise Requirements
• 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
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