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© CHPS 2007
National CHPS – A Resource for States, Districts and School Building Committees
Donald FudgeNational Collaborative Spokesperson
From the Northeast High Performance Schools Exchange
School Building Construction – the Opportunity
Aging buildings or the need for new buildings
Failing or failed buildings
Health concerns
Research on how facilities affect learning
The increasing cost of construction – first cost
The increasing cost of energy - operations
And, the increasing cost of maintaining buildings - operations
School Building Construction – the Basics
Fundamental – facilities affect learning
Best for kids
Best for the community – fiscally conservative and financially sound
best for the environment
“Why can’t we build them like we used to?”…when lowest cost was not the object and schools were the foundation of the community
The Impetus for Change – 1990- 2007
Global warming and climate change
Energy costs
Societal Benefit Charges - incentives to reduce energy usage – carbon emissions – school-specific programs
New technologies
Early Responses
USGBC releases LEED
School districts and cities develop initiatives for schools and public facilities
California – aggressive state energy efficiency initiatives
The California utilities form a collaborative (CHPS) to focus on schools CHPS is a 501(c)3 Not-For-Profit Organization dedicated to building a new generation
of high performance schools. board of directors with representatives from state agencies, design professional
firms, school districts, manufacturers and contractors. Membership organization since 2005 with over 100 members
The California Collaborative Response
LEED as the creative base
Energy efficiency incentives as a driver to design above code buildings – reduce first cost
Schools not a traditional commercial building so adjustment was made– The population – three to nineteen year olds– The programs – seven hours of learning/concentration– The school schedule and calendar– Joint use by the community– Operations and maintenance needs– Local control and funding – capital and operating– Relocatable classrooms as a fact of life
The Best Practices Manuals
Response in Other States
• Maine – legislation to reduce energy usage by 20% from ASHRAE 90.1- 2001 in state-funded buildings
– Department of Education chooses New Buildings Institute Benchmark for Maine Schools for prescriptive standards
• Washington – design state-funded buildings to LEED - Silver
– Office Of Public School Instruction (OPSI) buys CA
license and adapts to meet WA codes and regulation
– Required for schools
• Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust - Green Schools Initiative buys license from CA and writes CHPS MA
– Portions incorporated into Massachusetts School Building Authority regulations
Response in Other States
• New York – Executive Order to reduce energy use – New York Energy Research and Development
Authority (NYSERDA) buys license from CA, writes CHPS NY and turns over to NY State Education Department
• Northeast HPS Exchange (utilities and education departments) buys license for CA for CT, ME, NH, RI, VT and writes CHPS NE
– RI incorporates CHPS NE into School Construction Regulations
State Incentives to Design to CHPS
• CA – Proposition 1D $100 million for CHPS Verified schools
• MA – an additional 1.5% reimbursement for 30 points, 2% additional for 34 points; grants from MTC for renewable technology systems
• ME – design grants and energy efficiency technology grants from Efficiency Maine
• NY – incentives and rebates from NYSERDA
• NH – additional 3% reimbursement for meeting CHPS NE
• RI – 2% additional reimbursement of 40% above code and 4% if 50% above
NY-CHPS Version 1.1High Performance Schools Guidelines
An Appendix of the New York State Education Department
Manual of Planning Standards
Prepared with Support from:New York State
Energy Research and Development Authority
Prepared in Cooperation with:
The Collaborative for High Performance Schools, Inc.
June 2006
The Core Criteria – Basic to all Licensees
Summary of CHPS Point Allocation
18%
6%
23%
14%
24%
15% Sustainable SitesPolicy & Operations
IEQ
Materials
Energy
Water
Sustainable Sites
Orientation for Daylighting, winds, shade Stormwater Treatment &
Reduction Site Selection - SmartGrowth Transportation Reduced Footprint Joint Use of Facilities / Parks Cool Roofs
The Core Criteria
Energy Efficiency Exceeding state building energy code or ASHRAE 90.1 -2001/2004 by 10-30% up to 50% Renewable Energy – technologies or purchase Energy Management Systems Natural Ventilation Commissioning
CHPS Project: Conley Caraballo HS, ATI Architects & Engineers .
The Core Criteria
Indoor Environmental Quality Standard 55 - HVAC Ventilation & Filter Requirements
Thermal Displacement Ventilation
Low – Emitting Materials
Chemical & Pollutant Source Control
Construction IAQ Requirements
Acoustics – Standard 53
Daylighting
Electric Lighting – high efficacy
– ICLS
View Windows CHPS Project: Kenilworth Source: Quattrocchi Kwok Architects
The Core Criteria
Water Efficiency Water Use Baseline
Reduce water use - internal Reducing Potable Water Use for Landscaping & Indoors Reduce Sewage Conveyance from Toilets and Urinals
CHPS Project: Maywood Academy Source: WLC Architects
The Core Criteria
Material Selection Storage and Collection of Recyclables
Construction Waste Management Material Selection
Recycled Content Rapidly Renewable Organically Grown Certified Wood EPP Salvaged Reused
CHPS Project: Maywood Academy, WLC Architects
The Core Criteria
Policy and Operations CHPS District Resolution
Using the schools’ high performance features as teaching tools.
Periodic Assessment of Env. Conditions –
EPA Healthy SEAT, IAQ Tools for Schools
Environmental Education
Equipment Performance
Low Emission Buses
Maintenance Plan
Green Power
The Core Criteria
The Key is Integrated Design
Adaptations based on state realities, codes and regulations – more stringent than core only
• CHPS NY – IAQ, O&M, • CHPS NE – IAQ, Vapor Barriers• CHPS WA – linked to LEED• VT – bio-mass heating• CHPS MA - IAQ
Project Type 1: New School
Project Type 2: New Building on an Existing Campus
Project Type 3: Major Modernization
CHPS Project: Alder Creek, Lionakis Beaumont Design Group Inc.
Projects eligible to participate
A National Collaborative is formed
• Two day “visioning Conference in February– Collaborate?– Formalize?
• Decision: formalize• Named committees:
– Technical– Governance– Image and Branding
• Met with CHPS – September 28• Moving forward together• Leverage resources
A National Collaborative to support states and districts
• National web site• Materials – Best Practices plus state
educational materials• Technical advice – legislation,
incentives, roll out• Case studies – with a template to
provide consistent information
A National Collaborative to support design professionals
• Best Practice Manuals – state updates, CA updates
• Technical Questions
• Outline of state regulations from state to state
• Case studies – cost, efficiency measures, innovations, solutions
A National Collaborative to Leverage Resources to Develop Tools
• CPS Verified – third party verification as an option for states or districts
Leveraging Resources to Develop Tools
• Post-occupancy Performance Tool– Energy efficiency – Health –student and teacher– Student performance– Maintenance and operations
What worked and what did not
Leveraging Resources to Develop Tools
• Facility Manager and maintenance personnel certification process
– Critical to maintaining high performance– Combination of course work, projects,
exams
To maintain the building as designed
Leveraging Resources to Develop Tools
Criteria for Retrofitting Buildings– Capital improvement plans with integrated
components– Asset protection planning– Multi-year plan leading to CHPS Verified status
(and state incentives)
Next Steps of the National Collaborative
• Finalize organization• Complete business plan• Demonstrate value to potential
members– State education department deliverables– Advanced information on technologies
and Criteria– Materials for sales force– Presentations to sales force
What isa High Performance School?
Healthy
Thermally, visually and acoustically comfortable
Efficient use of energy, materials and water
Easy to maintain and operate
Commissioned
Environmentally responsive
A teaching tool
Safe and secure
A community resource
Stimulating architecture
What are thebenefits of high performance building?
Heightened student performance
Reduced operating costs
Better student & teacher health
Increased Average Daily Attendance
Improved teacher satisfaction & retention
Reduced liability exposure
Reduced indoor & outdoor environmental impact
Eligible for financial incentives
CHPS Project: Chartwell
Picture Courtesy of EHDD Architecture
CHPS is an established and nationally respected high performance school rating program with a 7 year track record.
CHPS is designed for use in California and has school targeted tools and resources.
CHPS Serves School Environments: Addresses Acoustics, Indoor Air Quality, Daylighting, Electric Lighting and using Schools as Teaching Tools.
CHPS Project: Maywood Academy, LAUSD, WLC Architects, Inc.
CHPS offers educational trainings, workshops and technology charettes for schools districts and their design teams.
CHPS offers a comprehensive high performance Best Practices Manual.
Why States and School Districts Choose
CHPS
Estimated first cost is from 0-5% of construction cost and incentives can reduce by 1-3%. Over time the operating cost reduction is predicted to be 8-10 times the incremental cost
Cost varies greatly with: High performance features chosen (CHPS Points Claimed) Local climates Local markets Experience
How much does high performance
cost and what will the incentives cover?
Hard vs. Soft Costs
Hard costs (i.e.. high performance HVAC and lighting systems) should be minimal or close to nothing and usually have a short return on investment.
Soft costs (i.e.. commissioning, energy analysis, adapting to new techniques and technology) have some cost premium, however may mean the difference between superior and inadequate performance.
“WHY ISN’T MY SCHOOL A HIGH PERFORMANCE SCHOOL?”
For state information contact
• CHPS CA: Charles Eley [email protected] Heinen [email protected]
• CHPS WA: Patricia Jatczak [email protected]• CHPS MA: Sam Nutter [email protected]• CHIPS NY: Carl Thurnau [email protected]• CHIPS NE: Carolyn Sarno [email protected]
Don Fudge [email protected]• Maine: Scott Brown [email protected]• New Hampshire: Ed Murdough
[email protected]• Rhode Island: Joseph Da Silva
Joseph.dasilva @ride.ri.us• Vermont: Cathy Hilgendorf [email protected]
Links to Resources
• http://www.chps.net
• http://www.neep.org/hpse
• http://www.masstech.org