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1. LEARN.CONNECT.EXPERIENCE. www.aesp.org

2. Achieving Energy Code Compliance“The New Hampshire Experience”

   Meaghan Tanguay, GDS Associates Scott Albert, GDS Associates Laura Richardson, NHOEP February 8th, 2012
3. Topics To Be Covered Energy code and national adoption NH background and transition NH’s Building Code Compliance Program NH-specific barriers and strategies to energy code compliance Results and lessons learned
4. Why/What are Energy Codes? US buildings account for 39% of total energy consumption (NH 50%) Buildings Impact: People’s lives, Economic well being, US dependence on foreign oil, National security, Health of the planet and people Minimum Standards for the life of the building Baseline for ENERGY STAR standards (US EIA 2009)
5. National Adoption - Residential About ½ the states have adopted the IECC 2009 Residential Code
6. National Adoption - Commercial Half the states have adopted ASHRAE 90.1-2007
7. The Energy Code in NH “Culture and Climate” 1.3 Million people, 234 municipalities Official State Motto: Live Free or Die (Strong Independent Base) Energy code compliance varies greatly by NH region Half of NH towns have no code official, and many are part-time Life-Safety codes take priority Responsible: State Fire Marshall or local fire departments
8. NH Energy Code Compliance, Self Reported Code Official Perceptions of Energy Code Compliance Over 1/3rd of code officials surveyed “don’t know” whether buildings comply with current energy code requirements
9. NH’s Energy Code Challenge NH’s energy code history First adopted 1979 NH’s assurance - “achieve 90% compliance with the 2009 IECC by 2017” New State Building Code adopted May 2009 and became effective April 1st 2010 Condition for receiving $26M in ARRA-SEP funding Transition from the 2006 to 2009 IECC for Residential and ASHRAE 90.1-2007 for Commercial
10. Why NH is a Proxy for the Country as a Whole? Some proactive communities who embrace codes Other communities believe energy code is voluntary/optional or “opt-out” without consequences Regional political diversity within state parallels nation as a whole Diverse barriers/challenges faced in NH are present throughout the nation as a whole If energy code compliance goals can be reached in NH… they can be reached anywhere!
11. Project Scope Establish a baseline of existing compliance/enforcement Create a roadmap to achieve 90% compliance of the 2009 IECC by 2017 Promote the program throughout the State Train building professionals in all areas for energy code compliance and promote above-code performance Develop a Public Awareness Campaign for homeowners, landlords, commercial property owners, real estate appraisers, and others… Update and Gather Building Code Resources at www.nhenergycode.com Develop recommended enforcement/compliance & public policy options Establish a review process to monitor/track compliance under 2009 IECC Submit reports to the OEP and DOE on the metrics of the project
12. Target Market Actors Code Officials, Legislative Bodies (state agencies) Utilities, The State Fire Marshal, Traditional Building Professionals (builders/contractors), Architects, Engineers, Designers, Commercial Buildings Owners, Operators, Managers, Energy Raters, Equipment Supply House, Real Estate Professionals, Lenders, Appraisers, Homeowners, and the General Public
13. A Well Functioning Energy Code Climate “Points-Along-the-Way” to 90% compliance with the 2009 IECC by 2017 Policy makers support the code, Officials enforce the code, Professionals build to code, Real estate professionals, lenders and appraisers value building to code, and Consumers expect and demand the code at minimum and understand the value of building to “beyond code” levels A B C
14. Widely Recognized Barriers to Energy Code Compliance Lack of funding, Limited outreach and education, Lack of appropriate training, tools and resources, Limited policy initiatives, Lack of compliance evaluations and verification, and Lack of energy code enforcement.
15. NH Energy Code Barriers Challenges with Regional Culture & Attitudes Throughout State Builder: They won’t pay for that price adder! NH: Don’t Tell me What to Do! Builder/Contractor/Code Official: We’re too busy building to go to “trainings”… Appraiser: I can’t value it if they aren’t willing to pay for it… Builder/Contractor: Look… It’s Always Been Done This Way Okay – Deal with it… Builder/Contractor: Come On – That’s Not Necessary… Homeowner/Builder/Realtor: Would rather have the granite countertops…
16. NHBCC Strategiesfor Energy Code Compliance Einstein’s Definition of Insanity, "Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results” An Active Stakeholder Panel, A Must Build Partnerships/Leverage Resources Expand Training, “Beyond Traditional” Public Service Announcement, A Necessity A Dedicated E-Code Website, Resources Communicate A Plan (Roadmap) to Statewide Energy Code Compliance
17. 1- An Active Stakeholder Panel Policy and Administration Stakeholders, Energy Code Compliance Verification, Implementation Stakeholders, Critical NH Stakeholders Lessons Learned: An Active Stakeholder Panel – A Must Cross section of state communities, Creates buy-in & functional framework Maintain meeting efficiency, minimize negative attention Meet quarterly or more frequently for timely feedback Barrier: Regional Culture and Attitudes
18. 2- Build Partnerships Educational & Outreach->CU NH Field Guide & “Ask-the-Expert” Blog->HBRANH Real Estate Curriculum, Guidance, Checklists->NEEP, IMT Increased # Workshops->NH Core Utilities In-Field Training Curriculum->NEEP, Local NH Businesses On-Line Videos and Training->NH Community College Lessons Learned: Leverage Resources Harry Truman, “It is amazing what you can get accomplished when you don’t care who gets the credit” Bolster partnerships, Use what is out there! Check egos & corporate identity at the door Results otherwise unattainable with limited funding Barrier: Need for Education and Outreach Resources and Limited Program Funding
19. 3- Targeted Training 32 workshops, over 1,500 Prof.14 cities/towns Target: real estate professionals Target: technical, in-field, for code officials Lessons Learned: Expand Trainings “Beyond” Traditional Reach “non-traditional” market actors Incentivize by obtaining specific CEUs! Customize message/curriculum for each market group Advanced, in-field training becomes increasingly important Barrier: Paucity of Targeted and Technical Trainings
20. 4 - Public Awareness Campaign Promotional Material Public Service Announcement Lessons Learned: PSAs, A Necessity Plant the seed (“grass roots/viral”), PSAs are Free air-time! Highlight energy code benefits, Memorable and edgy, Not overwhelming Include an action item, Lead to a dedicated website Unifies stakeholders through easily understandable, targeted outreach messages Barrier: Lack of Awareness/Understanding of Energy Code Benefits and Support for Energy Code Compliance
21. 5 - NH Energy Code Website www.nhenergycode.com Lessons Learned: A Dedicated Website with Resources Well designed, Easily Navigable, Central local Resources accessible Links to established organizations Highlights important resources and tools Multiple Barriers…
22. 6 - Compliance Roadmap NH-specific, roadmap to achieve 90% compliance with the 2009 IECC by 2017 Lessons Learned: Having/Communicating An Actionable Plan Close coordination with state stakeholders Easy to follow, Actionable plan Informs future decisions on how and where to allocate funding Update to recognize new and evolving challenges and opportunities Impacts All State Barrier
23. Re-Cap What is a minimum standard if it is not followed anyway? A comprehensive compliance program is a challenge, often with unique barriers Fact: There are well established strategies that can be replicated and implemented to benefit states around the country
24. Contact Information Meaghan Tanguay, GDS Associates Meaghan.Tanguay@GDSAssociates.com (603) 656-0336 Scott Albert, GDS Associates Scott.Albert@GDSAssociates.com (603) 656-0336 Laura Richardson, NH OEP Laura.Richardson@nh.gov (603) 271-6092
25. Save the Date AESP’s Spring Conference Baltimore, MD AESP’s Fall Conference Long Beach, CA AESP’s 23rd National Conference Orlando, FL May 15-17, 2012 Oct. 15-17, 2012 Jan. 28-31, 2013 www.aesp.org