EnvisionTM

for Sustainable Infrastructure

is Effecting the

Public Works Industry

Denise Nelson, PE, LEED AP, ENV SP

Kelvin Coles, EIT, ENV SP

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ENERGY WATER WASTE

TRANSPORT LANDSCAPE INFORMATION

EnvisionTM is for

everything else…

LEED and

Green Globes

are for occupied

buildings

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THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM ™

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Envision™ Checklist

Self-assessment

Free

55 Yes/No Questions

This is a tool to aid

the discussion on

sustainable practices

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Envision™ Rating System

60 Credits in 5 Categories

5 Levels of Achievement

Per Credit

Project Phases

ENV SP on Team

Third Party Verification

Award

GUIDANCE MANUAL

PHASE TOOLKITS

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Assesses the effect of the project on the

quality of life of host communities

13 Credits in 3 subcategories

8 innovation points

7

Assesses the plans and programs

established for leading and managing

the project

10 credits in 3 subcategories

6 innovation points

8

Assesses the conservation and use of

resources, especially water and energy

14 Credits in 3 subcategories

9 innovation points

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Assesses the effect of the project on

the preservation and renewal of

ecosystem functions

15 Credits in 3 subcategories

8 innovation points

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Assesses the effect of the project

on the quality of life of host

communities

8 Credits in 2 subcategories

5 innovation points

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The ENVISIONTM Process

Registration Assessment Verification Authentication Recognition

Appeals

Recognition

Level

Minimum

Applicable Points

Bronze Award 20%

Silver Award 30%

Gold Award 40%

Platinum Award 50%

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Nationwide Implementation:

Members ( ) and Users ( )

Participation

400+ Public Employee

Members with Service

Areas Representing

45M+ Citizens

350+ ENV SP

Policy Implementation

Reston, Virginia

Dallas, Texas

Long Beach, California

(international members not shown)

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EnvisionTM: A Policy Tool

Economic Development

Energy

Environment

Open Space & Land Use

Transportation

73%

Reston Association

Resolution

“The local and regional existing

and proposed infrastructure

required to support the

development or redevelopment

will be reviewed in accordance

with the Institute for Sustainable

Infrastructure Envision rating

system.”

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EnvisionTM: A Planning Tool

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Roof:

Vegetated, Solar,

Low Reflectance? Stormwater:

Cistern,

Rain Garden?

Materials:

Regional, Recycled,

Reclaimed?

Energy:

Efficiency,

Renewable?

Vegetation:

Local, Non-invasive,

Natural Pesticides?

Inherent to Project:

Noise and Odor Control

Stakeholder Involvement

Infrastructure Renewal

Capacity Enhancement

Flexible Operations

Resiliency

EnvisionTM: A Design Tool Opportunities in a New Design

41%

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EnvisionTM: A PR Tool Green Infrastructure Retrofit

43%

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Does It Add Cost?

Examine a Typical Project

Conventional Design

Total Project Cost: $2.75 M

Envision Score: 12%

Sustainable Design

Cost Increase: 3%

Envision Score: 27%

Consider the Triple Bottom Line:

Economic, Social, and

Environmental Benefits

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Why Use EnvisionTM?

Quantify Sustainable Practices with Standardized,

Nationally-recognized Metrics

Incorporate Sustainable Philosophies Into Discreet

Infrastructure Projects

Improve Infrastructure Integration

Strengthen Interdepartmental Cooperation

Enhance Green Reputation / Public Awareness

Get Potential Access to Additional Funding Sources

EPA/Federal Grants, State/Regional Grants

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Recommendations

Visit the ISI Website and LinkedIn Groups

www.sustainableinfrastructure.org

Review the EnvisionTM Manual Become Envision Accredited (ENV SP)

Download and Use the Free Checklist

Rate and Certify a Project

Become an ISI Member

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Sustainable Design Tools

Denise Nelson, PE, LEED AP, ENV SP

(804) 204-2407

DNelson@Greeley-Hansen.com

Kelvin Coles, EIT, ENV SP

(757) 445-2212

KColes@Greeley-Hansen.com

www.greeley-hansen.com

Thank You!

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Fee Schedule

Project Size ($) Non-Member Price ISI Member Price

Up to 2M $3000 $2400

2-5M $8500 $7000

5-25M $17,000 $14,000

25-100M $25,000 $21,000

100-250M $33,000 $28,000

Over 250M $5000 per 100M above base price of $20,000

Appeals Fee: $500 per credit

Registration Fee: $1000

Verification Fee:

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Sustainability…

Not Just a Buzz Word

New regulations are

driving green

projects

Citizens looking for

government

initiatives

Growth of services in

sustainability market

The Triple Bottom Line

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Does It Promote Socialism?

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Web Portal

www.sustainableinfrastructure.org

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EnvisionTM: Future Tools

Project Phases

Construction

Operations and Maintenance

Deconstruction / Decommissioning

Economic Evaluations

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Sustainability in Virginia

US Presidential Executive Order #13514

VA Gubernatorial Executive Order #19

Chesapeake Bay TMDLs

Industry Trends

Public Perception

Water Conservation

Fiscal Responsibility

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Rating Systems in Virginia

315 USGBC LEED Buildings (860 registered)

26 GBI Green Globes Buildings

>500 VEEP (including DPU facilities)

3 SITES (pilot) Projects

5 APWA Accredited DPWs

32 VML Green Governments

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0

5

10

15

20

25

30

Improved Enhanced Superior Conserving Restorative

Points

QL1.1 IMPROVE COMMUNITY QUALITY OF LIFE

Levels of Achievement

No Negative Impact

QL1.1 Improve Community Quality of Life