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Grassroots Government Activities Committee (GGAC)

& Energy Code TrendsPresentation By: Keith Reihl

PE, MBA, CEM, AVS, LEED AP, GBE, CSDP, CBCP, HBDP, CEA, EBCP, GPRO: FUND + CM

Regional Commercial Sales Manager

USGBC Past Regional Chair SCRC, Houston Past Chairman of Board ASHRAE Vice Chair GGAC, Past Regional Vice Chair CTTC, Past

President, Board MemberConstruction Industry Council Secretary

AIA COTE Gulf Coast Green Executive CommitteeCity of Houston Energy Code Chair

City of Houston Mechanical Code and Recycling Committee’sAEE Life Member

Why?

• Member involvement and engagement

• Guidance and education• Broad scope

– Not U.S.-centric• Official structure for these

activities– Discrete emphasis on

interactions with local governments

– Reports to Members Council

Where GGAC Fits In

Society GGAC Structure

• Chair• First Vice Chair• Second Vice Chair• Communications

Coordinator• Fourteen Regional Vice-

Chairs• BOD ex-officio and

Coordinating Officer• Advocacy Consultant• Staff Liaison

Society GGAC Leadership

Chair – Bert Phillips ([email protected])

First Vice Chair – Keith Reihl ([email protected])

Second Vice Chair – Rob Craddock ([email protected])

Communications Coordinator – Ashish Rakheja ([email protected])

How Do You Do It?

Where Do Chapters Fit In?

• Many ASHRAE-relevant policy issues are decided at the at the state and local level

• Chapter members are most knowledgeable about their community

• Establish your chapter as a resource for local decision makers

CommunicationBetween chapters/sections/members

and with ASHRAE staff liaison

Coalition Building“Force multiplier”

Connections•Inventory relationships with policymakers

•Include them in events, communications

Grassroots Relationships

• Joint meetings and networking events

• Regular discussions about possible opportunities for collaboration–Technical programming

–Working with policymakers to speak to ASHRAE core policy concerns that may impact their organizations as well


• Chapters and sections develop relationships with local chapters of other organizations– American Institute of Architects

– Building Owners and Managers Association

– International Code Council

– International Facilities Managers Assn.

– National Society of Professional Engineers

– US Green Building Council


• Many Society-level Memoranda of Understanding–Available on ASHRAE’s website

• One of newest – to be signed January 29 – is with National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)

National Association ofState Energy Officials

National nonprofit with membership comprised of governor-designated energy officials from each state and territory

“Global” Relationships

• Relationships at national level

– Proposed Coalition for Building Energy Efficiency (CBEE)

– Building industry stakeholders – led by ASHRAE• Join together to educate jurisdictional

policymakers en masse on opportunities available to them to improve energy efficiency in built environment

Arkansas Chapter Success!!

Proclamation of Engineers Week by Lawmakers 2 years running!!

GOOD JOB!

What Chapters and Members Can Say

Engagement with Policymakers

Serve as clearinghouse of grassroots government adoptions of ASHRAE-approved standards,

guidelines, and positions


Encourage active, informed membership by keeping local,

provincial and state governments updated on technical issues


Promote appointment of local members to local, provincial, state,

and, beyond North America,national governmental bodies


If requested by grassroots governmental body to assist in writing or development of regulations, codes,

ordinances, or laws, or law, or to participate in advisory group to

grassroots government agency, upon BOG approval, it may do so, provided

such activity…


• Doesn’t conflict with:

–Society or chapter bylaws

–Society‐approved documents or publications

–Any existing Memorandum of Understanding or contractual obligation between ASHRAE and another code or standards writing organization


•Involves technical or method‐of‐enforcement aspects only, and not support of political party or candidate


•Doesn’t jeopardize chapter’s tax status (e.g., 501(c)(3) tax status in United States), or cause chapter or member to exceed local, provincial or state limits regarding registration as “lobbyist” or “lobbying organization”


•Member doesn’t request any travel or transportation reimbursement (as defined by ASHRAE Travel Policy), nor any reimbursement for time away from regular employment, for activity

Public Policy PrioritiesASHRAE standards“Doing business”Energy efficiency in the built environmentFuture of the profession

ASHRAE-Approved Documents

• Published Standards and Guidelines

• Public Policy Issue Briefs

• Position Documents

All are available on the ASHRAE website

ASHRAE-Position Statements

• Airborne Infectious Diseases (PDF)• Ammonia as a Refrigerant (PDF)• Building Safety and Security (PDF)• Climate Change (PDF)• Environmental Tobacco Smoke (PDF)• Indoor Air Quality (PDF)• Legionellosis (PDF)• Limiting Indoor Mold and Dampness in Buildings

(PDF)• Natural Refrigerants (PDF)• Refrigerants and their Responsible Use (PDF)• Unvented Combustion Devices and IAQ (PDF)

ASHRAE-Public Policy Issue Briefs

• Building Energy Data: A Critical Resource• Climate Change and Building Energy Efficiency• Consensus Standards: Expert Solutions to Meet

National Needs• Energy Efficiency for Buildings and HVAC&R

Equipment• Energy Use Metrics and Targets for Commercial

Buildings• Research and Development Needs to Meet National

Goals• Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Education & Competitiveness

Chapter Chair Responsibilities

• Review Section 2.6 of the MCO– Work with the chapter to keep local, provincial and

state governments updated on technical issues– Inform the chapter members of local, provincial and

state government issues– Seek the appointment of chapter members to local,

provincial and state governmental bodies– Maintaining a list of all elected officials in the

jurisdictions within the chapter’s geographical boundaries

– Maintaining a list of appointed or hired government employees who have a role in the enforcement or adoption of local codes or standards relevant to the building sciences

Chapter Chair Responsibilities

– Provide tools to train and enable chapter members to effect positive interactions with government entities in their communities

– Serve as a conduit to keep their chapter leaders, RVC, and the Government Affairs Office staff informed on local governmental activities of interest to ASHRAE

– Liaising chapter members with educational, advocacy and programs-related groups within ASHRAE

– Serving as a clearinghouse of grassroots government adoptions of ASHRAE-endorsed standards, guidelines, and positions

Presidential Award of Excellence

PAOE recognizes and rewards members who perform activities to support ASHRAE initiatives

PAOE Newsletter, Instructions, and Award Descriptions are available at www.ashrae.org

Government Activities Award

•Recognizes a chapter demonstrating outstanding efforts, in state, provincial, and/or local government on technical or policy issues important to ASHRAE

•Chapter Chairs submit nominations to the RVC for regional award

•Additional information regarding the Award can be found in Section 1 of the GGAC Resource Manual Section I

ENERGY CODES

• Based on 90.1

• Green Codes based on 189.1

WHY??

A Historic Opportunity

• As of 2010, the total U.S. building stock is approximately 275 billion square feet.• During normal economic times, we tear down approximately 1.75 billion square feet of buildings each year.• Every year, we renovate approximately 5 billion square feet.• Every year, we build new approximately 5 billion square feet.• Herein lies the hope. By the year 2035, approximately three-quarters (75%) of the built environment will be either new or renovated [1].• This transformation over the next 25 years represents a historic opportunity for the architecture and building community to avoid dangerous climate change.


• As of 2010, the total U.S. building stock is approximately 275 billion square feet.


• During normal economic times, we tear down approximately 1.75 billion square feet of buildings each year.


• Every year, we renovate approximately 5 billion square feet.


• Every year, we build new approximately 5 billion square feet.


• Herein lies the hope. By the year 2035, approximately three-quarters (75%) of the built environment will be either new or renovated [1].

• This transformation over the next 25 years represents a historic opportunity for the architecture and building community to avoid dangerous climate change.

Energy Code Trends

• Where they come from

• Current energy codes

• Enforcement

• The

Future

Where did they come from?

• Remember this??

Where did they come from?• In response to the Energy Crises of the 70’s

came ASHRAE 90.190.1-2001minorrevisions

90.1-2004updates, reorganizationBenchmark for future codes

90.1-1999major rewrite

90.1-1989updated

90.1-1975first issued

90.1-1980updated

1990 2000 20101970 1980

90.1-2007updates

90.1-2010major rewrite30% better than 2004

Status of Code Adoption: Commercial Overview of the currently adopted commercial energy code in each state

as of January 1, 2012

Current State CodesCurrent State CodesCurrent State CodesCurrent State Codes

Adoption Activity: Commercial

States that are expected to have commercial energy codes meeting or exceeding 90.1-2007 or the 2009 IECC by the end of 2015

Enforcement

• Enforcement and interpretation varies widely at state and local level.

• Comcheck is the most common compliance tool.

• However, you should check with your local code authorities to see what they are looking for.

• Some have their own forms to fill out.• States like California and Florida have

more stringent codes.

Enforcement

Save Energyand Money

Reduce CarbonEmissions

LocalGovernment

LocalGovernment

LocalCodeLocalCode

ArchitectsBuilders and

Engineers

BuildingConstruction

Review Plans

Review products, materialsequipment specifications

Review tests, certificationreports, product listings

Inspect building and itssystems during construction

Evaluate materialssubstituted in the field

Inspect prior to occupancy

StateGovernment

StateGovernment

StateCodeStateCode

C O M P L I A N C E

BuildingEnergy Code

BuildingEnergy Code

Future Energy Codes

• Where they are going – raising the bar every 3 years,

• 90.1 2010 is 30% better than 2004

• 90.1 2013 is to be 50% better than 2004

• Driven by the U.S. Department of Energy

• States adopt and enforce energy code or lose federal funding.

• 90.1 2010 is to be adopted by states by October 18, 2013 per DOE determination.

Future Energy Codes

Future Energy Codes

• Watch the ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guides for what is coming next.

• These are FREE at http://www.ashrae.org/publications/page/1604

Future Energy Codes

• The codes are driving towards “Net Zero” buildings – the building produces a much energy as it uses over the course of a year.

Future Energy Codes

• Building envelope will continue to be important but we have done A LOT already.

• Expect stricter R values

• Less Windows• Better windows• Better doors• Reduced leakage

Future Energy Codes

• Will need to focus on systems and energy usage from HVAC, lighting and plug load more.

• Eventually it is all about a cultural shift where folks dress for the climate/season inside and out.

Questions?

• Maybe some answers…

States that can use COMcheckTM

States, counties, or local jurisdictions that have commercial energy codes supported in COMcheck.

Where Do Chapters Fit In?

• Many ASHRAE-relevant policy issues are decided at the at the state and local level

• Chapter members are most knowledgeable about their community

• Establish your chapter as a resource for local decision makers