REBECC 2011

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Panama Bartholomy

Panama Bartholomy
Just Some Guy
Prevent need to build 8 new 500-Mw power plants
First year savings of $10 million for ratepayers
30% on Residential Improvements
15 to 20% Nonresidential Improvements
Photovoltaic in code for the first time
New Reach standards

2013 Building Standards Update
Existing Building Goals
By 2020:
75% of existing homes have a 30% decrease in purchased energy from 2008 levels
100% of existing multi-family homes have a 40% decrease in purchased energy from 2008 levels
By 2030:
50% of existing commercial buildings will be retrofit to zero net energy
Home Energy Usage by Vintage
Home Energy Usage by Vintage
Thank you!
- Building 12,000 megawatts of Localized Electricity Generation

- Building 8,000 Megawatts of Large Scale Renewables and Necessary     Transmission Lines

- Dealing with Peak Energy Needs and Develop energy Storage

- A Timeline to Make New Homes and Commercial Buildings Zero Net Energy

- Making Existing Buildings More Efficient

- Adopting Stronger Appliance Efficiency Standards

- Developing More Cogeneration Projects to increase combined heat and power     production by 6,500 megawatts

- The Appointment of a Renewable Energy Jobs Czar
AB 758
Calls for a comprehensive program to achieve energy savings in CA’s existing building stock
Workforce Development
Financing Options
Building Energy Rating systems
Labeling and Disclosure Programs
Requirements for Energy Efficiency Improvements
Public Awareness Campaign
Energy Code Compliance and Enforcement
Program Monitoring, Evaluation & Revisions

Workshops in January.......
Part 11 – Residential Voluntary

Tier I: 15% beyond Title 24, Part 6

Tier II: 30% beyond Title 24, Part 6

Prerequisites:

HERS “Design Rating” -  whole building HERS rating without all requirements of HERS Whole House rating (for existing homes)

Quality Insulation Inspection

High Efficacy lighting – with hard wired lighting & occupancy controls in all functional areas, plus ENERGY STAR light kits in all ceiling fans

Energy budget cap for electricity consumption equivalent to 10,000 kWh/yr

Part 11 – Nonresidential Voluntary

Tier I: 10% beyond Title 24, Part 6

Tier II: 20% beyond Title 24, Part 6


Phase 1:  Infrastructure Development   Action Plans  (2010 - 2012)

Phase 2: Market Development    Partnerships (2012 - 2014)

Phase 3: Statewide Ratings,  Disclosures   Upgrade Requirements (2014  2015, beyond)


Needs Assesments 

Due in December
AB 1103 (2007) 
Commercial Building 
Energy Use Disclosure


Field Data Collection Protocols

Energy Use Benchmarks for Distinct Building Categories

Building Energy Modeling Rules & Rating Software Requirements


HERS II Assesment
Affordable Housing
Compliance and Enforcement
Beyond 2012?
Rebates and Financing

$4,000-9,000 per home

Low interest loans

Workforce training and high contractor standards

Contractor certification

Efficiency measure guidelines and Quality Assurance

Demand driving marketing and community outreach

State-wide, regional and local marketing

On the ground community based outreach

Shared Investment between State, local and utility


CEC ARRA:

Allocated:  $99 million

Spent (October 2011): $25 million

IOUs:

Allocated: $102 million

Spent: <$11 million?


Local Government:

Allocated:  $60

Spent: $15




Totals:

Allocated : $262

Spent: $51
Financing
EUC Homes Completed or in Process
Increased training and education scholarships for HERS II training

HERS II Rebates - $300 ‘test-in’ and $200 ‘test-out’


Independent Whole House Rater
Building Performance Contractor

CA Home Electricity Consumption
- A Timeline to Make New Homes and Commercial Buildings Zero Net Energy
- Making Existing Buildings More Efficient
- Adopting Stronger Appliance Efficiency Standards
GHG from Residential Building Stock
BEARS

1.Compact Domestic Hot Water Distribution System
2.High Performance Windows
3.Duct Insulation 
4.Quality Insulation Installation
5.Night Ventilation – Whole house fan.
6.Roof Deck Insulation – In climate zones 9-15.
7.Radiant Barrier in CZs 3, and 5-7.
8.Increase wall insulation to R15/4 in mild CZs and R21/4 in cooling CZs.
9.Solar Photovoltaic in exchange for larger window areas, without sacrificing the envelope efficiency 
Residential Highlights
Non-residential Highlights
1.Increased window performance 
2.Increased low-slope cool roof requirements
3.Indoor lighting, multi-level lighting controls 
4.Increased cooling tower energy and water efficiency
5.Commissioning required for installation of energy-related building components and design phase 
6.New ventilation and exhaust control requirements for commercial kitchens, laboratory exhaust hoods, and parking garages
Solar ready - Added mandatory requirements for residential developments, multi-family buildings, and nonresidential buildings including hotels/motels (3 stories or less) to make provisions to more easily enable the future addition of solar electric or solar water heating systems
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