Sustainable Buildings

1. Sustainable Buildings

2. Why Should I Care? • The young lady on the school green committee who knows nothing about facility management, public utilities, budgeting or mechanical systems cares. • Consider the “low hanging fruit.” • Public utility costs continue to rise • While natural gas has continued a downward trend, other utilities according to the CPI have trended upward significantly. http://ipu.msu.edu/research/pdfs/IPU-Consumer-Price-Index-for-Utilities-2011-2012.pdf

3. Why Should I Care? cont. • Consider this: Recycling 10 aluminum cans • Can power an air conditioner for 1.7 hours • Can power a 60 watt CFL for eight continuous days • Can power your laptop for 2 days • The same 10 aluminum cans will produce 2.6 kWh of energy, 10 milk containers will produce 4.9 kWh, enough energy to power your laptop for 4 continuous days. • Statistic provided by EPA. Gov’s iwarm interactive tool • http://www.epa.gov/waste/conserve/tools/iwarm/index.htm

4. Why Should I Care? cont. • The Triple Bottom Line • Economic • Environmental • Social • Reduction of water usage, disposal charges, energy costs, and so on are critical dollars needed to help combat rising inflation which has significantly impacted supply budgets • Federal, State, and Local governments care

5. Statistics • Annual use statistics • 6 billion pounds of chemicals • 4.5 billion pounds of paper • 35 billion pounds of can liners • 500 million pounds of cleaning equipment is disposed of Statistic provided by betco.com

6. Benefits of Providing a Sustainable Program • Improved production 5-7% • Reduced energy costs 30% • Reduced water costs 30% • Reduced respiratory disease 9-20% • Reduced allergies and asthma symptoms 18-25% • Reduced absenteeism 15% • Lower turnover Statistic provided by betco.com

7. Road Map • Sustainable Building Programs • Practical Solutions

8. Sustainable Building Programs

9. What are Sustainable Concepts • "Sustainability secures people's quality of life within the means of nature in a way that is fair and equitable to all humanity, other species and to future generations. Sustainability recognizes the inter-relatedness of the economy, society, and environment. It requires that we not consume resources faster than they can be renewed nor produce wastes faster than they can be absorbed." www.sustainablesonoma.org.

10. Minnesota B3 • B3 is a web site utilized by the state for benchmarking purposes • You can compare your buildings energy consumption against similar properties, state and nation wide • You can view a number of quality charts and graphs which help with energy management • For more information about B3 visit https://mn.b3benchmarking.com/Overview.aspx?r=1

11. Minnesota Sustainable Buildings Guidelines • The next generation of B3 • Sets required and suggested guidelines for new construction and major remodeling projects for public buildings and schools • Outcomes: • Project lifecycle capital costs • Human impacts and related costs • Environmental impact • Community impacts and costs

12. Minnesota Sustainable Buildings Guidelines Continued • MSBG Compliance Table (Required) • Performance Management • General planning information for sustainable buildings • Site and Water • Soil and water management • Light pollution standards • Water uses efficiencies • Energy and Atmosphere • New construction requires a percentage of total energy requirements to be derived from renewable sources • Sets guidelines for energy efficient equipment • Indoor Environmental Quality • Restrict tobacco use • Ventilation, moisture control, thermal comfort, guidelines • Lighting guidelines • Materials and Waste • Life cycle and preferred materials • Waste reduction and management

13. LEED • U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) • Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design • Sets guidelines for sustainability • Developed a number of measureable certifiable building standards using third party verifications • LEED for Schools • http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1905

14. Green Labeling • Numerous organizations which label/certify a product as “green product” • Green Labeling Organizations • Energy Star, Green Seal, ISO, CRI Green Label, DfE. • Products can receive environmentally friendly ratings by • Proving they are less harmful to humans, animals and the surrounding indoor or outdoor environment. • Proving they use less energy than other leading products • Being biodegradable, recyclable or reusable

15. ISSA • The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association • Provides education/learning opportunities for custodial professionals • Provides guidelines and recommends industry standards

16. IFMA/BOMA • Facility management associations • Provides educational resources for facility managers and building owners • Local chapters/Membership • Provides guidance and recommends industry standards • Involved in the legislative processes

17. Practical Ideas

18. Barriers to Efficiency • Building condition or constraints • Financial considerations • Lack of school board support • Lack of community support • Current equipment packages • Occupant behaviors • Knowledge base

19. Lighting Energy Reduction Ideas • Clean light bulbs and fixtures regularly • Use T8 and T5 bulbs with electric ballasts • Consider using occupancy sensors or daylight dimming sensors/photo cells, or timers • Wash windows regularly

20. Lighting Energy Reduction Ideas • Replace incandescent exit signage with LED alternatives • Consider fluorescent high bay lighting as an alternative to Metal Halide bulbs • Clean ceilings, doors and walls regularly • Install skylights in corridors

21. Building Envelope Energy Reduction Ideas • Repair broken windows/replace with energy efficient windows • Maintain irrigation systems • Plan periodic maintenance for roofs and flashing • Caulk windows, expansion joints and doors • Replace weather stripping as needed

22. Building Envelope Energy Reduction Ideas • Fill foundation cracks • Caulk/fill masonry joints as needed • Clean out scuppers, downspouts, and roof drains • Periodically inspect louvers and fresh air intake vents • Consider a cool roof

23. HVAC Energy Reduction Ideas • Utilize Building Automation Software • Control lighting, security, demand, heating, cooling, monitor CO2, trending and many other functions • Install occupancy sensors • Use night setback/unoccupied set points • Replace antiquated equipment with rebated or more energy efficient models • Change out air filters on time EVERY TIME

24. HVAC Energy Reduction Ideas Cont. • Plan for a re-commissioning study • Consider partnering with a local utility company for an energy management study • Consider a PSA program with a local vendor to provide resources such as heavy mechanical and refrigerant services • Look for a guaranteed energy savings contractor

25. HVAC Energy Reduction Ideas Cont. • Monitor boilers for frequent cycling • Utilize economizer features as much as possible. Use available outdoor air for cooling and heating as much as possible. • Utilize lockouts: on boiler systems, chiller, DX, and other heating and cooling systems • Be creative/consult with experts in these fields • Chicago elevator blow out story

26. HVAC Energy Reduction Ideas Cont. • Install VFD’s • Install outdoor resets on boilers • Annually tune boiler • Clean dirty coils and drip pans • Check pipe insulation

27. Water Conservation Ideas • Install water conservation fixtures • Flush valves, shower heads, faucets, aerators • Monitor irrigation systems • Utilize high efficiency dishwashers, laundry, and cooling towers

28. Waste Management • Start a co-mingle recycling program • Involve faculty and students • Consider partnering with biology and FFA students for a compost pile • Consider collaborating with local agencies to sponsor a household hazardous waste collection day

29. Other Energy Reduction Ideas • Simple strategies to reduce energy • Turn off computers when not in use • Monitor appliances brought in by staff members • What other ideas do you have? • References/Suggested Resources: • Best Practices Manual of High Performance Schools. Vol: IV Maintenance and Operations http://www.chps.net/dev/Drupal/node/39

30. Paper Product Suggestions • Purchase bath tissue that is 20%-60% post consumer • Purchase paper towels that are 40%-60% post consumer • Purchase napkins that are 30%-60% post consumer • Purchase trash can liners that are 10%-25% post consumer

31. Chemical Considerations • Avoid duplication of products– • Try Betco’s peroxide based products, which replace many other Betco products. • Mix chemicals with cold water • Very few chemicals in Betco’s line need to be mixed with warm/hot water • Look for products with low/no VOCs and low/no carcinogens • Look for products which are environmentally friendly in production

32. Chemical Considerations • Look for products which are biodegradable • Use PH neutral products when possible • Utilize products with low or no fragrances • “Avoid whenever possible Nonyl, Phenol Ethoxylates, NTA EDTA, glycol ethers, sodium hydroxide, sodium metasilicate, and phosphates. As these have been known to cause adverse health or environmental impact.” • Avoid aerosols

33. Other Considerations • Purchase products which come in recycled containers • Purchase products whose containers can be recycled • BUY PLASTIC- plastic bag production requires 40% less energy to produce and 70% less air pollution than paper bags and they can be recycled.

34. Resources • Betco.com • Cleaning for health and the environment learning module • Epa.gov • Greenseal.org • Usgbc.org • Chps.net • Issa.com

35. Questions