Greening Your Library

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1 Greening Your Library NYLA 2009 Rebekkah Smith Aldrich NYLA 2009 Public Libraries Section Rebekkah Smith Aldrich

2 Rebekkah Smith Aldrich Coordinator of Member Information Mid-Hudson Library System x239

3 This presentation is available at Portions of this presentation may be reproduced for noncommercial purposes provided attribution of source is included.

4 Concordia Eco-Tents, St. John, USVI

5 What does green mean?

6 Sustainability.

7 Building for People In addition to having positive impacts on the earth and the longterm financial bottom line, truly sustainable projects must benefit the people that live in, work in, and use them. Building for People: Integrating Social Justice into Green Design, Environmental Building News, October 2009

8 Three Es of Sustainability Environment Social Equity Economics Graphic: Sustainability at Vanderbilt University vanderbilt.edu/sustainvu/sustainability.php NYLA NYLA RSA RSA

9 Buildings in the U.S. Buildings consume: 40% of all energy used 70% of electrical energy use 17% of all fresh water 25% of wood produced Buildings produce 38% of CO 2 emissions Buildings generate 30% of waste in landfills Source: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) epa.gov

10 2030 Challenge All new buildings and major renovations will be carbon neutral by Who s on board? US Conference of Mayors, American Institute of Architects (AIA), Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA); U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE); American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)

11 Zero Energy Buildings (ZEB) Zero (or net zero ) energy buildings: Generate as much as consumed October 5, 2009: The Obama administration issued an executive order that all new federal buildings built by 2030 need to be net energy zero.

12 Energy Hierarchy 1. Reduce the need for energy. 2. Use energy more efficiently. 3. Use renewable energy. 4. Any continuing use of fossil fuels should be clean and efficient. Source: Local Government Position Statement on Energy (UK), 1998

13 Libraries + Green = Good for you, your staff & patrons for your community for your tax payers for our environment

14 The Cost of Going Green There is no significant difference in average costs for green buildings as compared to non-green buildings. Cost of Green Revisited: Reexamining the Feasibility and Cost Impact of Sustainable Design in the Light of Increased Market Adoption, Davis Langdon, 2007

15 Sustainable Choices Spectrum

16 10 Opportunities 1. Policy 2. Building Envelope 3. Lighting 4. Computers 5. Water 6. Landscaping 7. Operations & Maintenance 8. Indoor Environmental Quality 9. Renewable Energy 10. Building Projects New & Expansion Bonus Round Going Green All Over

17 #1: Green Policy Statement Board approved priority License to go green Could cover purchasing, recycling, energy efficiency Sample: Birkbeck Library, University of London

18 #2: Building Envelope

19 Save up to 20% The EPA estimates that you can typically save up to 20% of heating and cooling costs by air-sealing and insulating.

20 Building Envelope Solutions NYSERDA Energy Audit Program Annual Electric Bills Energy Audit Fee Less than $25,000 $100 Thermal Leak Detector $50 Weather-stripping & Caulking Controlling Moisture Insulating Foam Sealant $5 HVAC duct work Wiring Sill Plate Rim Joist

21 Insulation Alternatives to fiberglass: Spray foam (soy-based Icynene): insulating and air tight Blown in Cellulose [10-15% increase in energy savings*] Denim insulation [30% increase in energy savings*] *Source: The Green Depot, Albany, NY

22 Windows Look for: Double paned Low-E glazing Graphic: U.S. Department of Energy eren.doe.gov

23 #3: Lighting CFL LED

24 Solar Tube lighting in the basement Common Fire Housing Co-Op, Tivoli, NY

25 Daylighting & Views Photos: Crandall Public Library crandalllibrary.org

26 #4: Green Computing Green Use Reduce energy consumption Power Management Settings Energy Star Thin Clients (example: Userful) Look for: Green Disposal Refurbish/reuse/donate Dispose of properly

27 Power Load Management

28 Bathroom Dual flush toilets Dual flush kits ($60) Waterless urinals Faucet aerators ($5-$10) / motion detection Check for leaks! Landscaping #5: Water

29 #6: Landscaping Native plants Wind breaks Porous pavers Rainwater catchments Rain gardens

30 #7: Operations & Maintenance Preventative maintenance Training for staff High-efficiency (HEPA) vacuum or outside-venting central vacuum Track-Off Mats Vent & duct work cleaning Green Cleaning

31 Green Cleaning Supplies Beware greenwashing Check out: Look for: [greencleaning.ny.gov/] Green Depot [greendepot.com]

32 #8: Indoor Environmental Quality Good Air Quality Moisture control Control Radon Ventilation Materials Monitoring Maintenance Thermal Comfort Visual Comfort Natural light Views Physical Comfort (ergonomics) Acoustical Comfort

33 #9: Renewable Energy Solar Collection Types: stationary or sun tracking Applications: Solar hot water Solar thermal Won t work in every situation dependant on your site

34 Solar powered drop boxes Lawrence Public Library, Kansas

35 Geothermal Geothermal Heat Pumps use stable ground or water temperatures near the Earth's surface to control building temperatures above ground. Uses 25% 50% less electricity than conventional heating or cooling systems

36 #10: Building Project

37 Integrated Building Design

38 LEED Categories Sustainable Sites Water Efficiency Energy & Atmosphere Materials & Resources Indoor Environmental Quality LEED: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

39 Materials

40 Funding Green Public Library Construction Grant Program (NYS) (applications usually released in April) NYSERDA Existing Facilities Program offers incentives for energyefficiency improvements to existing buildings Power Naturally has incentives for solar and wind installations New Construction Program offers incentives for energyefficiency design in new construction and substantial renovations Green Buildings Program assists buildings in obtaining LEED certification Retrocommissioning optimizes how building equipment and systems operate

41 Peru Public Library (NY) Energy Efficiency Project: Total project cost = $132, % matching grant from NYS Construction Aid $52,675 from NYSERDA Library came up with $14,616 to go off the grid Source: Local library works off the grid, PressRepublican.com,

42 Local Funding Green is a great public relations message Community will get behind investing their local tax dollars in greening the library If you re going to go green go all the way!

43 Be Green All Over Make sustainability a primary talking point about your library In your newsletter, on your web site, and the signage in your building Collection Development Programming for All Ages

44 cliftonparklibrary.greentouchscreen.com

45 Program Ideas for the Public Winterize Your Home Eating Seasonally Green Fashion Show Eco-Friendly Crafts Community Clean-Up NYSERDA Rebates for Homeowners Edible Plants Green Cleaning 40 th Anniversary of Earth Day: April 2010 Arbor Day (last Friday in April) Gardening through the Seasons For more ideas visit the MHLS EZ Library Program Database midhudson.org/program/main.php

46 5 Low-Cost Things You Can Do Right Away 1. Talk to your Board about a Green Policy or a Green Team 2. Schedule an Energy Audit through NYSERDA 3. Green your maintenance plan 4. Start buying green: paper, paper towels, kitchen supplies, cleaning supplies, technology 5. Walk around your building: What are you options for renewable energy? Do you have the room for geothermal? Could solar work on your property?

47 Resources NYSERDA Energy Audit Air Seal Audit Checklist (Dow) New York Natural Heritage Program Plant Guide New York s Green Cleaning Program For more Green Facility Resources: midhudson.org Administration & Management Facilities Green Buildings

48 Winston Churchill once said, We shape our buildings and thereafter they shape us." What kind of library do you want to be? NYLA 2009 Rebekkah Smith Aldrich NYLA 2009 Public Libraries Section Rebekkah Smith Aldrich