October 29, 2008

SESSION LAW 2008-203 / SB 1946

October 29, 2008

Larry Shirley

State Energy OfficeNC Department of Administration

Performance Standards for Sustainable, Energy Efficient Public Buildings

SB 668

SB 668 consists of three major provisions:Section 1: Performance Standards for new

buildings and major renovations.Section 2: Immediate implementation of

low cost energy saving strategies.Section 3: Mandatory Energy Plans for

State and University existing buildings.

October 29, 2008

SB 1946 Section 1 of SB 668 was repealed by

SB 1946 (SL 2008 – 203). SB 1946 codified the performance standards into the General Statues. (GS 143-135.35-40) (Article 8C).

This is now law, and is not an option or available for value engineering.

October 29, 2008

October 29, 2008

S845 Tech. Corrections 2008 – Existing Buildings

For Existing Building Stock

SECTION 11.1. G.S. 143‑64.12(a) reads as rewritten:

"(a) The Department of Administration through the State Energy Office shall develop a comprehensive program to manage energy, water, and other utility use for State agencies and State institutions of higher learning and shall update this program annually. Each State agency and State institution of higher learning shall develop and implement a management plan that is consistent with the State's comprehensive program under this subsection to manage energy, water, and other utility use. The energy consumption per gross square foot for all State buildings in total shall be reduced by twenty percent (20%) by 2010 and thirty percent (30%) by 2015 based on energy consumption for the 2002‑2003 fiscal year. Each State agency and State institution of higher learning shall update its management plan annually and include strategies for supporting the energy consumption reduction requirements under this subsection. Each community college shall submit to the State Energy Office an annual written report of utility consumption and costs.“ (SB 668 stipulated FY 2003-2004)

October 29, 2008

Session Law 2008-203: New Construction

Major facility construction project 20,000 gross square feet of occupied or

conditioned space Impacts

state agenciesuniversitiescommunity colleges

October 29, 2008

Session Law 2008-203: New Construction

30% greater energy efficiency than ASHRAE 90.1-2004

20% less indoor potable water than 2006 NC Plumbing Code

50% less outdoor potable water for landscaping use

October 29, 2008

Session Law 2008-203: Key Points

Performance VerificationMeasured use no more than 15% of modeled use

Separate Utility Meters Performance Review

Identify costs of implementation Identify operating savings Impacts on employee productivityUse stricter standardExpand program