Projects' View on Implementing Building Energy Codes

IIEC Activities: Thailand; Vietnam & India

Presentation by:Christelle Beyers, IIEC

Presentation to:City Energy Strategies Conference, Cape

Town20 November ’03

Session:Energy Related Codes & Standards for

Housing & Buildings

Presentation Overview

The International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC 1&2)

Focus for Today’s Presentation Building Codes – IIEC Project Perspective

Thailand & Vietnam India

Energy Conservation Building Codes (ECBC) Development Process – India

ECBC Implementation Process Stakeholder Involvement Proposed Institutional Structure for ECBC Process in

India Process and Next Steps… South Africa - Implications

The International Institute for Energy Conservation – IIEC (1)

IIEC: Global non-profit. SA, Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand and US (smallest office)

Brings sustainable energy solutions to developing countries & economies in transition - 1984

Solutions include energy efficiency, resource efficiency, renewable energy, and integrated transport planning

IIEC-Africa: SA based, registered and staffed non-profit organization – 1995.

The International Institute for Energy Conservation – IIEC (2)

IIEC-Africa promotes energy efficiency, sustainable transport and climate change mitigation within the in-country developmental, environmental and sustainability contexts of the African continent

Since 1997 – focus on EE low-income housing promotion Comprehensive market change programme (SHI)

Current: Housing - support to DoH in terms of mainstreaming of EE housing, development marketplace & Green Buildings review for USAID.

Local solutions, internationally informed and strengthened

www.iiec.org

Topic for Today…

Building Codes – IIEC Project Perspective

Definition: Building energy codes set minimum energy efficiency standards for design and construction while ensuring occupant comfort

IIEC’s Role: Honest Broker – represent Government; no vested interest in developing the code or setting criteria (non-Gov/non-profit)

Translates into real access to private and public sector / non biased

Thailand & Vietnam

Providing technical support to the Thai and Vietnamese Teams in doing the analyses for developing the energy codes

Development of user guides Training and capacity

building of engineers/architects in using the codes, and designing energy efficient buildings

Working with local teams to identify information resources for energy efficient products and design assistance in the country

India IIEC: Developing the ECBC on behalf of BEE (Bureau of

Energy Efficiency – Government body set up to implement the EC Act, 2001) and is being funded by USAID (ECOII Project)

Mandatory codes for commercial buildings and advisory standards for residential buildings

Activities: Programme management, technical support, programme development, training, advise on implementation and compliance

Covers six climatic areas, six provisions for six climate areas…

Stakeholder Involvement…

Local Businesses & Financial InstitutionsLocal Businesses & Financial Institutions

StakeholdersStakeholders

Building OwnersBuilding Owners

Builders/ContractorsBuilders/Contractors

Legislative AgenciesLegislative Agencies

Educational InstitutionsEducational Institutions

ManufacturersManufacturers

Architects/EngineersArchitects/Engineers

UtilitiesUtilities

Standard Setting Bodies

Standard Setting Bodies

Building UsersBuilding Users Financial InstitutionsFinancial Institutions

Advocacy Groups& Associations

Advocacy Groups& Associations

Funding AgenciesFunding Agencies

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Energy Conservation Building Codes (ECBC) Development Process - India

Use exiting data and experts for baseline and Energy Conservation Measures Supplemented by target energy

audits Analysis for supporting technical

requirement for codes and draft submitted for peer review Review international building

equipment rating systems Iterative (3 rounds) of peer review

resulting in draft code for Government approval

ECBC Implementation Process

Software and tools for implementation

Workshop to facilitate Government’s review of ECBC adoption alternatives including rating systems

Training and workshops Work Plan Schedule Designed to

Facilitate Peer Participation

Proposed Institutional Structure for ECBC Process in India

Building Energy Code Advisory/Working Committee

Technical Committees

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Lighting

Building Envelope

Service Water Heating

Technical Experts/Consultants

Electric Power and Distribution

Logistics Support Team

BEE Governing Council

Stakeholders’ Panel

Ministry of Power

Executive Council

Process and Next Steps…

Market Mechanism for code implementation Rating/Award Scheme for Energy Efficient Buildings S&L for products Product promotion (new tech.) Product rating (windows, insulation, etc) Procurement Practices – life-cycle cost Preferential Tariff Structure

Developing independent certifying agencies Best Practices Guidelines/Manuals Training and Capacity Building

Recommendations for South Africa…

Recognize the need now, reduce energy use in buildings before or during construction; retro-fit too costly

Implementation process… Integrate building codes into national sustainability

index (similar to CSIR indicators) in order to encourage cross-cutting application (bt. Government departments and practitioners)

Develop unique framework for SA interaction – Government; independent body + stakeholders lead

Market development

Energy Code Development Process

1 Define ScopeApplicability

2 Commercial BuildingsDefinition

3 Building Types Commercial Bldgs.

6 Establish Energy Use BaselineCurrent Practices

5 Detailed Energy Audit

4 Define PrototypesHotels, Offices, High-rise, Hospitals, etc.

7 Identify Energy Conservation Measures

11 Write the code in legal language

12 Establish Compliance Mechanisms

13 Develop Code Compliance Forms/Software

8 Techno-Economic AnalysisOf ECMs

9 Establish Code Levels

10 Review, Comment, and Adjust

14 Develop User Manuals

Thailand

Department Of EnergyDepartment of Energy Development and

Promotion (DEDP)

Prime ConsultantDanish Energy Management (DEM)

Technical TeamAIT – Consortium

Project Steering Committee

•Chairman - DEDP DG•Representatives from

•Bureau of Energy Regulation and Conservation (BERC)

•DEDP•National Energy Policy Office (NEPO)•Department of Technical and Economic Cooperation (DTEC)

•DANIDA •AIT - Consortium •CTA -Chief Technical Adviser

Support Staff

FunderDANIDA

Project Management Group

•Project Director - BERC Executive Director•In-House Consultants - DEM and BERC staff.

Vietnam

Ministry of Construction Implementing Agency

International ConsultantPA/TDG/IIEC TeamResponsible for developing the EECBC

Project Steering Committee

Ministry of Industrydevelopment of EECBC document and

a related implementation plan

FundingSwedish grant (SIDA)

Administered by the World Bank

Local ConsultantsLocal Technical Consultant and

Local Logistic and Project Management Consultant