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California Commissioning CollaborativeAdvisory Council Meeting

November 2, 2006


CCC Advisory Council Meeting

Agenda

9:30 AM Welcome, Introductions, and Announcements

10:00 AM CCC Project Updates Verification of Savings RCx Seminar Proposal for 2007 BOMA Annual Conference Toolkit and Market Research Diagnostics Training Proposal (Outcome: Approval of CCC sponsorship) Green California Summit (Outcome: Brainstorm on CCC participation) Guideline Distribution Program brochure for owners

10:30 AM GBI Roadmap Report (Outcome: Discuss accomplishments and recommendations)

11:15 AM BREAK

11:30 AM Insurance Incentives for Retrocommissioning

12:15 PM LUNCH

1:00 PM CCC Proposed Amendments to Acceptance Testing Requirements in Title 24

1:45 PM Future Discussion Topic: Standardized Measures (Outcome: AC decision to devote future meeting time to address this concept)

2:15 PM Wrap - Up

2:30 PM Advisory Council Meeting AdjournsTour of San Ramon Technology Center Begins (Approx. 1 hour, or as individual’s time permits)


Welcome

• Introductions and Announcements

Advisory Council


Project Updates

• Verification of Savings• RCx Seminar Proposal to BOMA Annual Conference• Toolkit and Market Research• Diagnostics Training Sponsorship Opportunity• Green California Summit• Commissioning Guidelines

• Program Brochure for Owners


RCx Seminar Proposal to BOMA• Proposal for a 75-minute presentation to be given by Phil

Welker and Craig Sheehy on behalf of the CCC

• Learning Outcomes: – Understand the business case for using retrocommissioning to save

money on utility costs and improve building performance and occupant comfort

– Familiarity with the retrocommissioning process, requirements, and benefits. Understanding of the effort and resources needed to ensure that the benefits achieved from retrocommissioning are long-lasting

– Awareness of the information and resources available to assist in planning, financing and executing retrocommissioning projects

CCC Projects


Market Research and Toolkit

Project Update

Market Research• Cx and RCx marketing materials will focus on two

separate market sectors:– Office– Hospital/healthcare

• Next Step: Interview owners to determine effective messaging strategies – Contact Kristin Heinemeier if you have leads on owners who could

provide insight



Project Update

Toolkit• Objective: Develop templates for Cx providers to reduce reporting

time and improve communication with owners

• The toolkit will contain spreadsheet tools for energy calculations such as: – Optimize/reset duct static pressure setpoint– Optimize pumping system– Condenser water supply temp reset

• Next Step: Online survey of CCC participants– Vet list of potential spreadsheet tools– Gather input on rigor needed in these tools



Project Update

Toolkit (cont.)• Building metrics tool development in partnership with NEEA

and NBI

• Will facilitate reporting EMS and whole building meter data, focusing on reporting performance metrics and creating standard charts for systems common to large buildings

• CCC contribution will provide the ability to: – Create charts common to Energy Information Systems– Create user-defined, rather than pre-defined charts



Project Update

Project Advisory Committee• Need participants:

– From CCC– Other stakeholders from technical or owner-side

• Contact Kristin Heinemeier if you would like to be involved, or to recommend someone for the PAC– [email protected]– 530.750.3562


Diagnostics Training Sponsorship

• NBI Diagnostics Program, supported by PIER• Seminar for Cx Providers (and others) on FDD Tools that

are currently available

• Seeking Co-Sponsorship from CCC

Project Update

Advanced Tools for Enhancing Building Performance: How to Use Currently Available Fault Detection

and Diagnostics Tools in Commissioning December 13, 9:30 – 11:30 PST

Webcast


Issues to be Addressed in FDD Seminar

• What kinds of specific problems does it solve?• In what ways can it be used as a part of a

commissioning process?• What are its direct/indirect benefits and costs, and how

can these be best conveyed to a potential customer or decision-maker?

• What is the market for the product, and how can a provider determine if a particular building is a good candidate for it?

• What is the next step for commissioning providers who are interested in using it in their businesses?

Project Update


CCC Sponsorship Responsibilities

• Produce the Seminar– Arrange for webcast facilities (NBI will ask their CEC sponsors for

permission to use Webex, or will provide other facilities)– Moderate meeting– Make welcome and introductory presentation (Kristin Heinemeier)– Produce a flyer (hardcopy, softcopy)– Distribute flyer

• Cost: Approximately $5,000

Project Update


Green California Summit

• March 13-14, 2007• Target Audience: State and local government• Multiple tracks for different audiences• 4,000-5,000 expected attendance

Project Update


Green California Summit

Possible Roles for CCC• Pre-Seminar Training:

– Decision-Makers: The Case for Cx/RCx– Facilities Managers: Cx/RCx Top Ten– Building Operators: Hands-On Training

• Energy Pavilion: Demonstration Site• Vendor Booth

– CCC Booth materials– CCC Members to staff the booth


Distribution of Guidelines• 1,000 copies of each guide printed• 1,000 promo flyers printed for each guide

• Distribution– Hardcopies sent to Green Technology Forum, SCE and San Diego

RCx program, DGS and others (see next slide)

• Cost to reprint– ~$8,000 for 2,000 copies

CCC Projects


Distribution of Guidelines

CCC Projects

Date Name Company Event # Cx # RCxAugust Martha Brook CEC stock 60 609/15/2006 Ed Becker SoCal Gas 1 19/15/2006 Bryan Welsh Welsh Cx Group 1 19/15/2006 Don Frey AEC 10 108/15/2006 Hannah Friedman PECI ACEEE Summer Study 5 59/5/2006 Jim Parks SMUD 5 59/27/2006 Green Technology Green Technology CA EE Forum 75 759/27/2006 Dan Burgoyne DGS 25 259/29/2006 Perry Rosensweig SCE/San Diego RCx program marketing 12010/5/2006 Mauricio Mejia City of Pasadena 3 310/5/2006 Terry Thomas Allergan, Inc 110/10/2006 Jeff Chung Ultra Lighting, Inc staff training 5 510/10/2006 Tim Duffy HGA Architecture 1 110/18/2006 Roy McBrayer DGS 25 2510/18/2006 Steve Kaplan MBO contractor training 50 5010/30/2006 Benjamin Finkelor UC Davis EE Center 1 1

11/3/2006 Pat Pico Sheet Metal Training CenterNational Energy Management Institute training 50 50

Total 317 438


Program Brochure for Owners

Project Update

• Printed brochure will feature: – Quick facts and case studies– RCx program info and contacts

• Online component (proposed)– Lists programs with description and contact info– Maintained and updated over time


• Proposed new page for RCx Programs

Project Update


Green Buildings Action TeamCommissioning Workgroup White Paper

• Commissioning Goals and Desired Outcomes – Recognition of Importance and Value of Cx and RCx– Development of Methodology and Practice– Prevalence of Commissioning– Availability of Training for Practitioners – Availability of Qualified Individuals and Firms

• For each– Accomplishments, Recommendations, Indicators of Success

Roadmap to Achieving the Commissioning Goals of the Green Buildings Initiative


Recognition of ValueAccomplishments

• Forum for training owners • Published Commissioning Guides• Conducted discussions with real estate and owners• Achieved interim results from market research project• Provided resources for owners on CCC website • Developed scope for market research• Developed scope for decision-maker training


Recognition of ValueRecommendations

• Follow-on funding for market research• Decision-maker training• Case studies and demonstration projects• Outreach to owner groups and decision-makers• Quantify benefits


Development of Methodology and Practice Accomplishments

• CCC Meetings, website, library, newsbriefs• Published “Support for Utility Cx/RCx Programs”• Developed Cx database structure• Developed scope for retrocommissioning toolkit• Achieved interim results from RCx toolkit• Title 24 – Revision to standards, forms and manual,

training courses for code officials, providers, designers• Achieved interim results from Guidelines for Verification

of Savings


Development of Methodology and Practice Recommendations

• Follow-on funding for Guidelines for Verification of Savings• Follow-on funding for RCx toolkit• Pursue coherence and clarity in the area of commissioning

certification • Develop targeted commissioning processes and tools to

standardize investigation and implementation of specific measures


Availability of Training for PractitionersAccomplishments

• FEMP Training• Researched and wrote “Training Strategy Report”• Developed scope for Evaluation of Training and

Education Opportunities


Availability of Training for PractitionersRecommendations

• Survey to assess how well needs are being met currently• Support for Community College curriculum development• Controls training and other specific technical training

courses• Operator/facility manager training


Availability of Qualified Individuals and FirmsAccomplishments

• Number of provider firms in California • Number of providers needed• Provider list on website


Availability of Qualified Individuals and Firms

Recommendations• Publicize career opportunities• Mentorship (individuals and firms)• Apprenticeship• Scholarship


Outlook for Penetration of CommissioningAccomplishments

• State of the Industry – What’s the big picture for commissioning in California

• Case studies and demonstration projects• Retrocommissioning program matrix (number and

scale of programs increasing)


Outlook for Penetration of Commissioning Recommendations

• Updated market penetration study


Break

• 11:15 – 11:30


Fireman’s Fund “Green” Commercial Insurance Coverage

Steve Bushnell

Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co.


Why is FFIC Interested in “Green”?

• Differentiation vs. Commodity

• Value Proposition– NOI – Asset Value – IAQ – Tenant Demands

• Climate Change– Allianz/WWF Report

• Risk Factors


FFIC’s “Green” Coverages

• Three new, unique, commercial property endorsements – Launched in October

• Certified Green Building Coverage

• Green Real and Personal Property Upgrade Coverage

• Building Commissioning Expense


Certified Green Building Coverage

• Applies to commercial buildings certified by USGBC or GBI

• Redefines coverage to address “green” features

• Discounted pricing– Recognizes impact of Cx


Green Real and Personal Property Upgrade Coverage • Applies to “traditional” commercial buildings

• Redefines replacement cost to allow upgrades following loss– Roof – Electrical System – Plumbing System – Interior Finish –

Electronic Equipment – Furniture – CFCs

• Rebuild as a Certified Building following a total loss– Including LEED AP and USGBC or GBI filing fees


Building Commissioning Coverage

• Applies to “green” and “traditional” commercial buildings

• Covers Cx by PE following loss of $10,000 or greater

• Loss involves defined systems– Electrical – Plumbing – HVAC – Life Safety – Employee Safety



• “Sublimit” selected by insured– $25,000 to $100,000 standard options

• Additional Coverage – Test and Balance– Coverage applies when Cx coverage is triggered – even if HVAC

was not damaged in loss– Will pay up to $25,000 additional coverage



• Benefits for Insured– Improved efficiencies – Lower cost = higher NOI and Asset Value

• Benefits for FFIC– Improved risk characteristics– Attract new clients


“Green” Service and Information

• FFIC Loss Control expanding Risk Management focus to include “green”

• FFIC introduces “green” iCustomer platform– Proprietary online site for customers

• Information and links• Vendors


Next Steps

• Speak at Greenbuild (and other venues)

• Develop relationships with “green thought leaders”– Search for synergy and develop additional insights

• Explore Personal Lines Coverages


Thank you

Stephen BushnellProduct Director

Commercial BusinessFireman’s Fund Insurance Company

Novato, [email protected]

415-899-4308


Lunch

• 12:15 – 1:00


CCC Proposed Amendments to Acceptance Testing Requirements in Title 24

Mark Hydeman

Taylor Engineering


Future Discussion Topic

• Reinhard Seidl, Taylor Engineering


Commissioning Made Accessible

• Reasons for talking about simplifying Cx• Compelling reasons to simplify• Practical aspects of changing Cx approach• Potential improvements


Reasons for Talking About Simplifying Cx

• Different nomenclature used by different firms• Customers not really sure what is being offered• Cost savings are not clear• Attempts to standardize a level of quality end up with

“fuzzy” requirements


Compelling Reasons to Simplify

• Nationwide energy split about 30% / 30% / 30% for transportation, industry and commercial/domestic housing

• A large portion of commercial real estate is existing building stock and is either inefficient by design or operates inefficiently

• This large group of buildings offers a good prospect of reducing peak loads and overall energy use


Practical Aspects of Changing Cx Approach

• In an ideal world, we would know– Actual cost of Cx before implementation– Actual savings of Cx before implementation for LCC

• Challenges in the real world– Each building is different. Contractor pricing is subject to change,

bidding process for Cx is not well developed– Estimation of savings may require fairly advanced energy modeling

and needs to be reviewed for rebates– Measurement and verification of results can be very costly and

requires expert review– With a specialized market and professionals, there is no performance

standard to compare against for an owner, nor a way to compare pricing and results


Potential Improvements

• Performance Approach vs Compliance Approach– Already used for other complex models such as T-24 compliance– Compliance approach is used by PG&E for variable speed drives

• Possible Compliance Approach for Cx measures in general?– Target “low hanging fruit” measures – the best understood and

most widely applicable– Standardize measures and savings

• Describe methods (such as economizer approaches in T24)• Standardize testing / proof of compliance forms• Allows cost comparison of various bidders


Benefits

• Process easier to implement

• Easier for consumers to learn about what’s possible with well-defined measures and associated savings/rebates

• Aim is to increase number of buildings that actually go through a Cx process and become more efficient

• Even if savings per building are less than what would be accomplished by “custom” approach, overall savings statewide or nationwide would be larger thanks to larger volume


Potential Hurdles

• Process needs to be transparent– Difficult to get accuracy per building with standardized methods– Savings will have to be conservative

• Division of Ratepayer Advocates (CA) and other supervisory organs need to be “on board” and it needs to be clear that tax dollars are well spent


Discussion


Wrap Up

AC Business

• 2007 Meetings– February 8, 2007 (SMUD)– April 12, 2007 (SDG&E)– June 7, 2007 (PG&E)– August 23, 2007 (SMUD)– November 8, 2007 (SoCal Gas)

• Suggested Topics?


Adjourn!

• Advisory Council members and guests are invited to join a tour of the San Ramon Technology Center

• Approximately 1 hour, or as your time permits

AC Business


Agenda

• Admin – Confirm contact information – Update on Board members and alternates

• Advisory Council Appointment• Brochure for Owners• Verification of Savings Oversight/Management• New Business• Next Board Meeting: February 8 at SMUD

Board of Directors


Board Members and Alternates

Board of Directors

Stakeholder Director Alternate

Southern California Edison Gregg Ander, Vice Chair Randall Higa

So Cal Gas ??? ???

DGS Dan Burgoyne Richard Conrad

PIER Nancy Jenkins, Secretary Norm Bourassa

US DOE FEMP Arun Jhaveri Ab Ream

PG&E Greydon Hicks Ken Gillespie

SDG&E Chuck Poindexter ???

SMUD Jim Parks, Chair/Treasurer Bill Boyce

California Energy Commission Bill Pennington Tav Commins


Advisory Council Appointment

Board of Directors

• One or two positions are open

• Candidates:– Richard Greco, California Data Center Design Group– Cliff Moriyama, California Business Properties Association – Tony Pierce, Facility Dynamics– Reinhard Seidl, Taylor Engineering


Brochure for Owners

Board of Directors

• Additional direction from Board?


Verification of Savings

Board of Directors

• Discussion of contractor selection– RFP for Pre-approved Contractors

– Pre-approved contractors selected in November 2005

– RFP for VoS released on September 28, 2006• AEC• EMCOR• Nexant• PG&E• QuEST

– One proposal received from QuEST

• Vote on contractor selection

• Project oversight


New Business

Board of Directors

• Open discussion


Next Meeting

Board of Directors

• February 8 at SMUD

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