LEED Canada EB:O&M existing building operations & maintenance Joe Stano Partner, Kane Consulting Partnership joe@kane-consulting.ca 604-924-0094 ext. 2 #psf11
Agenda Introduction LEED Canada EB:O&M overview Implementation process and lessons learned Common questions Wrap up Questions and answers
Learning Objectives Provide a high-level overview of the LEED Canada EB:O&M rating system and process Identify key factors to help guide capital investment Increase effectiveness of day to day O&M routine
LEED Canada EB:O&M existing building operations & maintenance What is It?
LEED Canada EB:O&M existing building operations & maintenance Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Rating System designed to certify the sustainability of ongoing operations of existing commercial and institutional buildings.
LEED LEED is a registered trademark of the USGBC Use of LEED logo is restricted to USGBC/CaGBC products and materials Only buildings certified by the USGBC or CaGBC may refer to themselves as LEED buildings CaGBC is the exclusive licensee of LEED in Canada
LEED Canada EB:O&M Core Credits Points 8 Sustainable Sites 26 4 Water Efficiency 14 6 Energy & Atmosphere 35 9 Materials & Resources 10 3 Indoor Environmental Quality 15 Bonus Credits Innovation in Operations Regional Priority 100 6 4 Total Points Available 110
LEED Certification Levels Certified Silver Gold Platinum 40 49 Points 50 59 Points 60 79 Points 80+ Points 110 Possible Points
LEED Canada EB:O&M scope of certification Whole Building 90% of floor space must participate in the program Focus on actual building operating performance, not design expectations Certification based on performance over a defined set of time Performance period Choice from 3 to 24 months for most credits 12 months of data required for Energy & Atmosphere Prerequisite 2 and Credit 1
LEED Canada EB:O&M re-certification Represents an ongoing commitment to continuously assess the environmental performance of buildings Certification is valid for 5 years Option to re certify any time after 1 year Certification Re certification Re certification Monitoring, improvements MetroCentre Certified LEED EB:O&M Silver 2008
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Sustainable Module 2: Sustainable Sites Sites E Terra Inn Tobermory, ON 15
Building with purpose Bien bâtir pour l avenir Sustainable Sites goals Continue to use existing buildings & sites Protect natural & agricultural areas Reduce need for automobile use Protect and/or restore sites Reduce heat island effects Eliminate light pollution
Sustainable Sites measures as reflected in credits Implement effective grounds management Minimize maintenance equipment impacts Green cleaning of building Exterior Outdoor integrated pest management Landscape waste diversion
Sustainable Sites measures as reflected in credits Reduce emissions associated with commuting Conduct commute mode survey OR Participate in Government sponsored commute reduction program and track reductions 10% Reduction = 3 Points 75% Reduction = 15 Points
Sustainable Sites measures as reflected in credits Protect surrounding habitats Manage stormwater runoff Native adaptive landscaping Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre Certified Gold 2009
Water Module Efficiency 3: Water Efficiency Dockside Green Phase I Synergy Photo by Enrico Dagostini, Vince Klassen 20
Water Efficiency goals Reduce the quantity of water needed for the building Reduce municipal water supply & treatment burden
Water Efficiency measures as reflected in prerequisite and credits Develop water use breakdown Meter water consumption Use efficient fittings & fixtures Cooling towers effective water management
Water Efficiency measures as reflected in credits Practice water efficient landscaping Rideau Valley Conservation Centre Certified Gold 2008 White Rock Operations Building Non potable water for irrigation
Energy & Module Atmosphere 4: Energy & Atmosphere 24White Rock Operations Building White Rock, BC
Energy & Atmosphere goals Address climate change High energy efficiency & system performance Encourage renewable & alternative energy sources Support ozone protection protocols
Energy & Atmosphere measures as reflected in prerequisites Organizing energy data Understanding energy use Meeting minimum performance, benchmarking Refrigerant management
Energy & Atmosphere measures as reflected in credits Optimizing energy efficiency performance Existing building commissioning Measuring performance Using renewable energy Enhanced refrigerant management Emissions reduction reporting The Climate Registry
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Materials & Resources goals Select sustainable materials Practice waste reduction strategies Reduce waste at its source Reuse and recycle Reduce mercury pollution
Materials & Resources measures as reflected in prerequisites Sustainable purchasing policy Solid Waste management policy POLICY COMPONENTS 1.SCOPE 2.PERFORMANCE METRIC 3.GOALS 4.PROCEDURES AND STRATEGIES 5.RESPONSIBLE PARTY 6.TIME PERIOD
Materials & Resources Sustainable purchasing & solid waste management credits Area of Focus Sustainable Purchasing Solid Waste Management Ongoing Consumables 60% 50% (80% batteries) Durable Goods Electric Equipment Furniture 40% 40% 75% Alterations & Additions 50% 70% Lamps 90% [lamps] 100% [lamps] Food 25% N/A
Indoor Environmental Quality 32 Exelon Headquarters Project Photo courtesy of Exelon
Indoor Environmental Quality goals Maintain good indoor air quality Eliminate, reduce, manage the sources of indoor pollutants Ensure thermal comfort & system controllability Provide for occupant connection to the outdoor environment
Indoor Environmental Quality measures as reflected in prerequisites Minimum IAQ performance Environmental tobacco smoke control Develop a green cleaning policy
Indoor Environmental Quality measures as reflected in credits 1. IAQ Best management practices IAQ Management Program Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring Increased Ventilation Reduce Particulates in Air Distribution IAQ Management for Alterations & Additions 2. Occupant comfort Occupant Survey Lighting Control Thermal Comfort Monitoring Daylight and Views Expansion of the Dinosaur Provincial Park Visitor Centre and Tyrrell Field Station Certified Gold 2007
Indoor Environmental Quality measures as reflected in credits - continued 3. GREEN CLEANING High performance green cleaning program Custodial effectiveness assessment Sustainable cleaning products and materials Sustainable cleaning equipment Indoor chemical & pollutant source control Photo courtesy of CTG Energetics, Inc. Indoor integrated pest management
LEED Canada EB:O&M Implementation Process
LEED Canada EB:O&M Process
Perform gap analysis. Perform initial cost benefit analysis. Obtain decision maker buy in. Establish preliminary targets and timelines
Preliminary Assessment Most challenging prerequisites/potential capital investment Minimum indoor plumbing fixture & fitting efficiency Minimum energy efficiency performance Minimum indoor air quality Performance Existing policies - Purchasing - Accounting - Cleaning
Team meetings (Charrette) Refine cost benefit analysis Obtain decision maker buy-in Develop necessary plans and policies Register project and assign roles Reassign tasks and adjust timelines as needed
Lesson Learned 1 It is a Team Effort http://www.mgcpuzzles.com/mgcpuzzles/images/all_new_core_images/corporate_puzzles/teamwork_images/teamwork_teamwork_a.jpg
Verify critical plan elements Initiate best practice elements of the plan Collect data Complete goal setting Review cost benefit Tenant Engagement
Lesson Learned 2 Understand Organization Structure Who is responsible for what May be confusing at first, but can be rewarding o Opportunity for large scale change o More cost effective
Lesson Learned 3 Have accounting system in place It is one thing to know who purchases things, it s a whole other game to know what was purchased! Utilize the planning and program development phases to set up tracking system
Tenant Involvement Tenant participation is often needed to meet prerequisite and credit requirements LEED Canada EB:O&M recognizes this can be difficult for multi-tenanted environments: Tenant data for up to 10% of total floor area can be excluded from all prerequisites (except EQp2) and credits For purchasing credits, tenants who do not give data are assumed to be non-compliant
Tenant Involvement Credit SSc4: Alternative Commuting Transportation MRc1: Sust. Purchasing Ongoing Consumables MRc2: Sust. Purchasing Durable Goods MRc3: Sust. Purchasing Facility Alterations MRc4: Sust. Purchasing Reduced Mercury MRc7: Solid Waste Mgmt Ongoing Consumables MRc8: Solid Waste Mgmt Durable Goods MRc9: Solid Waste Mgmt Facility Alterations EQc1.5: IAQ Mgmt for Facility Alterations EQc2.1: Occupant Comfort Occupant Survey EQc3.3: Green Cleaning Cleaning Products and Materials
Initiate performance period Perform final analysis and compilation of data Complete review period
Lesson Learned 4 Coordinate performance period with meaningful dates Budget cycle Ongoing maintenance contract renewals
Share the success Ongoing recertification
LEED Canada EB:O&M Process
Common Questions Energy efficiency performance: Energy Star Energy Star: How to handle data centers Policy credits and prerequisites LEED letter templates
EA Prerequisite 2: Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance Requirements Option A: ENERGY STAR rating of at least 69 OR Option B: Energy efficiency at least 19% better than average OR Option C: Alternative compliance path Note: Minimum 12 month Performance Period
Option A: Energy Star Rating Eligible space types: Bank/financial institution Courthouse Data center Hospital (acute care and children s) Hotel House of worship K 12 school Medical office Municipal wastewater treatment plant Office Residence hall/dormitory Retail store Senior care facility Supermarket Warehouse (refrigerated and nonrefrigerated)
Option A: Energy Star Rating Information Required for Rating:
Option B: Compare against Energy Star Average Typical space types: Entertainment/culture Food sales: grocery, convenience store Food service: restaurant, fast food Laboratory Library Public assembly Public safety: (fire/police station) Recreation Retail mall Lodging residential
Option C: 3 Options C1: Compare against Energy Star Other for up to 2 points C2: Compare against yourself (3 years) for up to 7 Points C3: Compare against yourself and 3 other similar buildings for up to 18 Points
Data Centers Submeter IT! Energy for all non IT equipment use, including HVAC, lighting, and plug loads Energy into building, from all fuel sources Data Center A UPS output meter Non IT equipment for the data center, such as cooling systems and lighting. B Sub meter C PDU input meters Building master meter(s) UPS PDUs Server Racks & Storage Devices
Policy Credits Implementing LEED requirements into day to day operations routine
Policies & Plans: Prerequisites WEp1: Plumbing Economic Assessment MRp1: Sustainable Purchasing MRp2: Solid Waste Management EQp3: Green Cleaning EAp1: Building Operations Plan
Policies & Plans: Credits SSc2: Building Exterior and Hardscape Mgt. SSc3: Integrated Pest Management & Landscape Mgt. SSc3: Erosion & Sedimentation Control WEc4: Cooling Tower Water Management EQc1.5: IAQ Management for Facility Alterations & Additions EQc3.1: High Performance Green Cleaning EQc3.6: Indoor Pest Management EAc2: Building RCx Plan
Policies & Plans: Components Policy Component Suggestions Scope - Blanket statement similar to credit intent. - Scope extent (i.e., whole building) Performance Metric - Same metric as used by credits. Goals - Credit thresholds. Procedures and Strategies - Tracking logs. - Information/References - Explain how information will be collected and reviewed. Responsible Party - Identify who is responsible for what. Time Period - Implement prior to performance period and review annually.
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Thank You! Joe Stano Partner, Kane Consulting Partnership joe@kane-consulting.ca 604-924-0094 ext. 2 #psf11