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Appendix BState and Local Clean Energy LBEPrograms: Examples, Tools, andInformation ResourcesThis appendix presents a series of tables that provideexamples of clean energy LBE activities that stateand local governments have implemented, as well asresources for each of the six activities described inChapter 3, Identifying Options: Potential LBE Activitiesand Measures.Appendix B Contents Table B.1 Energy Efficiency in Buildings Table B.2 Energy Management in Green Buildings Table B.3 Energy-Efficient Product Procurement Table B.4 Green Power Purchases Table B.5 Clean Energy Supply Table B.6 Other Energy Saving OpportunitiesTable B.1 Energy Efficiency in Buildings State and Local Examples, Tools, and ResourcesState or TitleDescriptionURLExamples of State and Local ProgramsCaliforniaTitle 24, Part 6 of the California Code of Regulations, containsthe state’s Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential ndards/index.htmlIllinoisThe state has adopted an Energy Conservation Code for StateBuildings based on the ASHRAE 90.1 Standard for all state-fundedconstruction aus/Energy Recycling/IECC.htmMaineThrough the Maine State Building Program, the Bureau of GeneralServices has developed a “Maine Benchmark” to assist state agenciesin meeting the requirement that public buildings be 20% moreenergy efficient than code, as directed by Title 5 MRSA 1764-A.http://www.efficiencymaine.com/other programs sbp.htmMichiganThe Michigan Energy Office State Facility Energy Efficiencyprogram assists state agencies in reducing energy consumption by10% by 2009, as directed by Executive Directive 76 25689 33337---,00.htmlMinnesotaThe Energy Conservation Information for Minnesota StateEmployees Web site provides strategies for reducing energyconsumption in state-owned buildings by 10% by the end of 2006,as directed by Executive Order m
Table B.1 Energy Efficiency in Buildings State and Local Examples, Tools, and Resources (cont.)State or TitleURLMissouriThe State has adopted State Building Minimum Energy EfficiencyStandards for new and existing state buildings based on theAmerican Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-ConditioningEngineers (ASHRAE) t/10csr/10c140-7.pdfNew HampshireThe state Building Energy Conservation Initiative analyses statebuildings for energy efficiency investment opportunities, such aslighting upgrades; HVAC upgrades; domestic hot water systems;energy management controls; water conservation measures; andbuilding envelope /beci.htmNew YorkThe state New Construction Program provides assistance to stateagencies to incorporate energy efficiency measures into the design,construction, and operation of new state buildings.http://www.nyserda.org/programs/New Construction/default.asp?i PON%20815%27)North CarolinaThe Utility Savings Initiative provides assistance to each stateagency and public university in an effort to reduce energyconsumption by at least 20%. The program concentrates onfour key areas: utility accounting, operations and maintenance,performance contracting, and awareness and OregonThe State Energy Efficiency Design program assists stateagencies in meeting the state’s requirement that all renovationand construction projects exceed Oregon’s energy conservationbuilding codes by at least 20%. The Oregon Department of Energyprovides technical consulting services to help agencies meetstandards outlined in the SEED SEEDhome.shtml#workThe Energy Savings Performance Contracting program under thestate Department of Energy provides public facilities with assistancein using performance contracts to audit and improve energy ontract.shtmlThe state Energy Efficiency Strategy included 23 policy options,including three LBE activities. This report provides information onhow the state screened and selected these policy options.http://www.swenergy.org/pubs/UT Energy Efficiency Strategy.pdfUnder its Local Climate Action Plan, Salt Lake City has significantlyreduced its energy costs by adopting aggressive energy ault.htmVermontThe Guidelines for Energy Efficiency Commercial Constructionestablish minimum energy use and application criteria tocomplement the Vermont Fire Prevention and Building Code,existing energy requirements in the state, and regional effortsto coordinate and simplify commercial energy codes amongneighboring iciency/eecommstandards.htmlWisconsinThe Wisconsin Energy Initiative was initiated in 1992 tocomprehensively address energy savings opportunities, witha goal of reducing energy use in state buildings by 15%. Thestate Department of Administration (DOA) hired an ESCO toconduct audits of energy use in state facilities and to ress releases detail.asp?prid 123&divid 4Utah2DescriptionClean energy Lead by example Guide Appendix CGuide.pdf(Guide to Performance Contracting)
Table B.1 Energy Efficiency in Buildings State and Local Examples, Tools, and Resources (cont.)State or TitleDescriptionURLResources for Energy Efficiency in BuildingsASHRAE Standard90.1—Energy Standardfor Buildings ExceptLow-Rise ResidentialBuildingsThis standard is one of a series developed by ASHRAE relating toHVAC systems. ASHRAE standards are often referenced in ards/Benchmarking FactSheetThis Green California fact sheet describes opportunities for buildingmanagers to improve a building’s performance through frequentassessment and j/BenchmarkingFactSheet.docBest Practices GuideThis South Carolina Energy Office document provides guidanceto facility directors of each state agency with useful strategies forreducing energy /Energy%20Plan%20Guide%203-07.pdfBlueprint for Madison’sSustainable Design andEnergy FutureThe Madison Mayor’s Energy Task Force has developed a Blueprintfor Madison’s Sustainable Design and Energy Future to recommendstrategies for the city to lead by example in energy efficiency andrenewable energy.http://www.cityofmadison.com/sustainable design/Building InvestmentDecision SupportThis document provides an overview of the qualitative andquantitative benefits of high-performance S color.pdfCalifornia Handbookfor Energy Efficiency inState FacilitiesThe Green California Online Handbook outlines a program forimplementing and funding energy efficiency projects in roj/default.htmCommunity Jobs in theGreen EconomyThe Apollo Alliance developed this report to outline the communityeconomic benefits of investing in energy efficiency and cut Reporton Energy EfficiencyOpportunities at StateFacilitiesThe Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control producedan Energy Efficiency Opportunities at State Facilities report forGovernor Jodi Rell that highlights energy efficiency opportunities instate port toGov Rell 05.pdfEnergy-Aware PlanningGuideThis guide, developed by the California Energy Commission with theassistance of representatives from 49 local governments, identifiesenergy-related planning opportunities in land use, transportation,buildings, water use, and waste management.http://www.energy.ca.gov/energyaware guide/P700-93-001.PDFEnergy ConservationMeasuresThe New Hampshire Office of Energy and Planning has compiled alist of energy conservation measures as a framework around whichESCOs are required to plan rgyConservationMeasureDescriptions.htmEnergy and CostSavings through Telecommunication andTele-conferencingThe state of Nebraska conducted this study to assess availableinformation on cost and energy saving opportunities throughtelecommunications and teleconferencing. The report alsohighlights the features of other state 44-1994.pdfEnergy andEnvironment: BestPracticesThis report by the U.S. Conference of Mayors provides examples ofclean energy activities undertaken by local governments across thenation. Topics include public facilities, fleets, and energy AtlantaEESummitCDROMVersion.pdf
Table B.1 Energy Efficiency in Buildings State and Local Examples, Tools, and Resources (cont.)State or Title4DescriptionURLEnergy ConservationStandards for NewFederal BuildingsIn 2006, DOE issued regulations requiring all new federal buildingsto be designed in accordance with new energy efficiency standardsbased on ASHRAE 90.1 FedCom.pdfEnergy DesignResources Web SiteThe Energy Design Resources Web site provides a guide to energyefficient design practices, including building commissioning,integrated energy design, and energy-efficient Energy Efficiency PolicyToolkitThis document, produced by the Regulatory Assistance Project,summarizes clean energy regulatory policies for policymakers. Itcovers four primary subjects: energy efficiency, renewable energy,distributed resources, and rate it-Pt1.pdfEnergy Efficiency: TheSmart Way to ReduceGlobal WarmingPollution in theNortheastThis report by the National Association of State PIRGs discussesthe benefits of energy efficiency in the Northeast, and outlines thepotential impacts of energy-efficient policy.http://www.rggi.org/docs/rggienergy 8 24 05.pdfEnergy PerformanceContracting SuccessStoryThis case study from the Colorado Energy Office provides anoverview of the performance contracting activities of one Coloradostate agency.http://www.colorado.gov/energy/in/uploaded pdf/CDHSCaseStudy.pdfENERGY STAR LabelingThe ENERGY STAR certification program is based on EPA’s nationalenergy performance rating system. State and local facilities thatachieve a rating of 75 or higher (based on a performance ratingscale of 1 to 100) and are professionally verified to meet currentindoor environment standards are eligible to apply for the ENERGYSTAR label.http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c evaluate performance.bus portfoliomanager introENERGY STAR PortfolioManagerThe ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager software program allowsbuilding managers to benchmark the energy performance of theirbuildings against that of similar buildings across the nation.http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c evaluate performance.bus portfoliomanagerENERGY STAR UpgradeManual for BuildingsThe ENERGY STAR Upgrade Manual for Buildings is a guide forplanning and implementing profitable upgrades that will improveenergy performance. The guide also provides information that canassist in the development of a comprehensive energy ?c business.bus upgrademanualEnergy Use Policyand Energy DesignGuidelinesThe Wisconsin Department of Administration’s Division of StateFacilities has developed Energy Use Policy and Energy DesignGuidelines for state atid 785&linkid 135&locid 4EnviroCalcEnviroCalc is a Vermont Department of Buildings and GeneralServices spreadsheet-based tool designed to estimate theenvironmental benefits of purchasing recycled-content and energyefficient products. This tool combines a wide range of availablemethodologies and models for assessing the environmental impactsof deral EnergyManagement ProgramFEMP has issued a ruling requiring federal government buildingsto achieve at least 30% energy savings over prevailing ASHRAEstandards for the private sector.http://www.ornl.gov/sci/femp/Financing EnergyEfficiency ProjectsThis ENERGY STAR article describes how energy cost savings can beused to finance energy-efficiency government/FinancialEnergy Efficiency Projects.pdfClean Energy Lead by Example Guide Appendix B
Table B.1 Energy Efficiency in Buildings State and Local Examples, Tools, and Resources (cont.)State or TitleDescriptionURLGreen Office GuideThe Green Office Guide was developed by the City of Portland,Oregon, Office of Sustainable Development as a guide to resourcesaving strategies for companies and agencies to implement withinthe OfficeGuide.pdfGreening the Buildingand the Bottom LineThis Rocky Mountain Institute report provides case studies ofbusinesses that have experienced tangible productivity benefits as aresult of improving energy efficiency in their -27 GBBL.pdfA Guide to EnergyEfficient LightingUpgrades in StateFacilitiesDeveloped by the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, andEnergy, this document provides state agencies with energy-efficientlighting measures. It demonstrates energy-efficient lighting as acost-effective measure that can produce significant cost uide to ReducingEnergy Use in OfficeEquipmentThis guide, developed by the City of San Francisco and theLawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, describes how to developand implement programs for reducing electricity use in offices byfocusing on “plug load” and proper use of office gh PerformanceBuilding RenovationGuidelinesThe Philadelphia High Performance Building Renovation Guidelinesprovide guidance on major government renovation projects. Eachguideline includes an overview of project materials, implementationstrategies, and enGuidelines.pdfJobs from RenewableEnergy and EnergyEfficiencyThis fact sheet provides statistics on the economic and jobs impactsof investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency in the 20Climate/11-8-07 green jobs/EEREJobsFactSheet 11-8-07.pdfLEED for ExistingBuildings (LEED-EB)The U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED-EB standard maximizesoperational efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts. Itprovides a performance-based benchmark for building owners andoperators to measure operations, improvements, and maintenanceon a consistent eID 221Model Energy AuditAgreementThe Florida Department of Management Services has developedthis model for state agencies to use when contracting with privateenergy auditing firms. The agreement includes requirementsfor collecting facility information, analyzing existing systems,establishing baselines, recommending energy conservationmeasures, and reporting 26976/126434/version/1/file/Audit agreement (DMS Progress Energy).docNevada EnergyConservation Plan forState GovernmentThis guidance document is intended to assist agencies in thedevelopment of individual energy conservation plans. It providesimmediate, short-term, and long-term measures that can beincorporated into agency n%20for%20state%20government.pdfNew Building DesignThis ENERGY STAR Web site provides an number of informationresources and tools to assist in designing energy-efficient buildings.http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c new bldg design.newbldg designNew Energy for States:Energy Saving Policiesfor Governors andLegislatorsThe Apollo Alliance produced this best practices guidebook toprovide state policy makers with information and examples of howenergy conservation practices can be incorporated into state ources apollostatereport.pdfAppendix B Clean Energy Lead by Example Guide5
Table B.1 Energy Efficiency in Buildings State and Local Examples, Tools, and Resources (cont.)State or TitleDescriptionURLNew York “Green andClean” State Buildingsand Vehicles GuidelinesExecutive Order No. 111 “Green and Clean” State Buildings andVehicles Guidelines were developed by NYSERDA to assist stateagencies in implementing energy efficiency measures in te Government/exorder111guidelines.pdfNorth CarolinaMeasures to ConserveEnergyThe State Energy Office has compiled a collection of web-basedconservation resources for residential consumers, schools,government buildings, and industry; these tools range from noand low-cost to significant capital improvement incentives such asperformance ce Building EnergyUse ProfileThe National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency has developed aprofile of office buildings in the U.S. that provides information onaverage energy consumption, cost, and end-use ractingThis Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy Website provides guidance for state agencies on how to use energyperformance contracting to improve energy efficiency in al for EnergyEfficiency, DemandResponse, and OnsiteRenewable Energy inTexasThis ACEEE report provides a number of policy recommendationsfor the state of Texas to increase the use of clean energy. One of therecommendations is for a program to implement energy efficiencymeasures in public buildings at the state and local government level.http://www.aceee.org/pubs/e073.htmRebuild AmericaTechnical AssistanceServicesThe DOE Rebuild America Technical Assistance Services providetargeted tools and analysis that can facilitate major energyefficiency or renewable energy improvements in public local andstate rogram areas/rebuildta guidance.htmlReduce Energy Use inState Facilities ThroughConservation MeasuresThis Flex Your Power guidance document provides strategies andexamples of California efforts to improve energy conservation instate facilities.http://www.fypower.org/pdf/BPGState1 Con&Eff.pdfState Building Operatorsand Managers EnergyConservation ActionPlanThe State of Minnesota has compiled a list of 37 energy conservationmeasures for immediate implementation, as well as nine items forlong-term future implementation, that are expected to significantlyimprove energy efficiency in state government gers plan.htmState Energy CodesDatabaseDOE created a State Energy Codes Database that details the statusand nature of each state’s commercial and residential energy codes.http://www.energycodes.gov/implement/state codes/index.stmResources for Building Commissioning6CaliforniaCommissioning Guide:Existing BuildingsThis Green California guide provides an overview of thecommissioning process for facility managers and discusses thebenefits and costs of commissioning existing mmissionguideexisting.pdfCost-Effectiveness ofCommercial BuildingsCommissioningThis LBNL document provides a quantitative review of energy andnon-energy impacts in existing buildings and new construction inthe United efits.htmlFederal EnergyManagement ProgramOperations andMaintenance BestPractice GuideThis FEMP guidance document highlights O&M programs forreducing energy costs by 5% to 20% and provides federal energymanagers with information and actions aimed at achieving /omguide complete.pdfClean Energy Lead by Example Guide Appendix B
Table B.1 Energy Efficiency in Buildings State and Local Examples, Tools, and Resources (cont.)State or TitleDescriptionURLPractical Guide forCommissioning ExistingBuildingsProduced by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Practical Guidefor Commissioning Existing Buildings guides building managersthrough commissioning ts/retrocx.htmResource Guideto Building EnergyManagementThe Iowa Energy Bank Building Energy Management Programuses energy cost savings to assist in the financing of improvementsto public and nonprofit y/schools.htmlRetro-CommissioningBuildings in New YorkStateThis NYSERDA Web site, Retro-Commissioning Buildings in NewYork State, describes New York’s retro-commissioning approachand provides numerous case studies and oning/default.aspRetro-CommissioningFact SheetThis Green California fact sheet was completed as part of theCalifornia online handbook for energy efficiency in state facilities.It presents quantified estimates of the benefits and costs of oningHandbook for FacilityManagersThe Retro-commissioning Handbook for Facility Managers wasdeveloped for the Oregon Office of Energy to provide buildingowners and managers with basic information about NS/BUS/comm/docs/retrocx.pdfThe Oregon Retro-Commissioning Handbook has an accompanyingCommissioning Toolkit that helps guide facility managers throughthe commissioning m/Cx Guide.shtmlResources for Energy Efficiency in K-12 SchoolsAmerican School andUniversity EnergyResourcesThe American School and University Web site provides numerousenergy-related resources for school administrators and rking EnergyUse in SchoolsThis report by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory discusses methodsfor benchmarking energy performance in ng in Schools:An Investigationinto the RelationshipBetween Daylightingand HumanPerformanceThis report was produced for the California Board on EnergyEfficiency to assess the benefits of daylighting on studentperformance in schools located in California, Colorado, /daylightingstudy.pdfDwindling Support:Annual School O&MCost StudyThis American School and University report addresses the trend ofdecreasing school maintenance and operation budgets across .pdfEnergy DesignGuidelines for HighPerformance SchoolsThe DOE has published eight reports that provide guidance fordesigning high performance schools in eight unique s/info/publications.html#energysmartschoolsEnergy Efficiency andIndoor Air Quality inSchoolsThis ENERGY STAR report describes the relationship betweenenergy efficiency upgrades, such as HVAC retrofits, and indoor airquality in schools.http://www.energystar.gov/ia/business/k12 schools/Ee&iaq.pdfAppendix B Clean Energy Lead by Example Guide7
Table B.1 Energy Efficiency in Buildings State and Local Examples, Tools, and Resources (cont.)State or Title8DescriptionURLEnergy Resources forSchoolsThis EnergyIdeas Clearinghouse fact sheet provides information onenergy efficiency in K-12 heets/EIC schools.pdfEnergySmart Schools“How-to” GuidesThe DOE EnergySmart Schools program has developed “howto” guides for planning, designing financing, and operating andmaintaining energy-efficient ysmartschools/howto.htmlEnergy Solutions forSchool BuildingsThis DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Website provides a wealth of information and examples showingopportunities for energy efficiency in school building design,construction, and o/schools/index.htmlENERGY STAR BuildingUpgrade ManualThe ENERGY STAR Building Upgrade Manual provides informationon implementing a staged upgrade approach to improving energyefficiency in buildings.http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c business.bus upgrademanualENERGY STAROperations andMaintenance ReportsENERGY STAR has collected a number of resources on energyefficient operations and maintenance practices.http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c business.bus om reportsEnergy-EfficientEducation – CuttingUtility Costs in SchoolsThis Texas State Energy Conservation Office guidance documentprovides ten strategies for reducing energy costs in public Green Schools:Attributes for Healthand LearningThis report by the National Research Council of the NationalAcademies offers recommendations for green school guidelinesbased on health and productivity benefits associated with gy/green schools/NRCreport10 2 06.pdfGreen Schools ProgramThe Alliance to Save Energy has used this program to reduce energyuse in participating schools by 5% to eenhouse GasReductions Manual forSchoolsThe New Jersey Sustainable Schools Network has developed thisguidebook for New Jersey schools to help them reduce their nual.docGreening America’sSchools: Costs andBenefitsThis Capital E report discusses the cost-effectiveness of designingnew school buildings with energy-efficient and sustainable 9F11233.pdfGreening SchoolsThis Illinois state initiative seeks to inform school districtadministrators and teachers of ways to incorporate green practicesand lessons into school design and operations.http://www.greeningschools.org/Hawaii HighPerformance SchoolsGuidelinesThese technical guidelines were developed by the state Departmentof Business, Economic Development, and h PerformanceSchool CharacteristicsThis American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and AirConditioning Engineers’ report addresses the features, benefits, andcosts associated with designing high performance 20May%202006.pdfIndoor Air Quality Toolsfor Schools ProgramThis EPA program provides information to school district officials,teachers, and parents on ways to monitor and maintain good indoorair quality in lean Energy Lead by Example Guide Appendix B
Table B.1 Energy Efficiency in Buildings State and Local Examples, Tools, and Resources (cont.)State or TitleDescriptionURLMaine HighPerformance SchoolsThe state of Maine has developed a program to provide energyefficient design and implementation assistance to public schools.The program offers various workshops and seminars, as well asproject financing opportunities.http://www.efficiencymaine.com/other programs hps.htmManaging the Costs ofGreen BuildingsThis report for the California Sustainable Buildings Task Forcedescribes the costs of incorporating energy and environmentalfeatures in several types of buildings, including K-12 schools, andaddresses opportunities and strategies for managing these costs gingCost.pdfMassachusetts GreenSchools InitiativeAdministered by the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative andthe Massachusetts School Building Authority, this program providesschool districts with information and resources to help them buildhigh performance een schools.htmMenu of ENERGY STAROfferings for K-12EducationThis table provides school officials with guidance on how ENERGYSTAR can assist with energy efficiency upgrades.http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c k12 schools.bus schoolsk12National Best PracticesManual for Building HighPerformance SchoolsThis report presents design strategies covering ten differentdisciplines, such as building envelope, lighting and electricalsystems, ventilation, maintenance, and water conservation.http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/high performance.htmlNational Clearinghousefor EducationalFacilitiesNCEF maintains a collection of resources relevant to improvingenergy performance in ance.cfmNational EnergyFoundationThis non-profit organization promotes the development,dissemination, and implementation of energy-related educationalmaterials.http://www.nef1.org/National Reviewof Green Schools:Costs, Benefits, andImplications forMassachusettsThis report was produced by Capital E for the MassachusettsTechnology Collaborative. It describes the financial costs andbenefits of green schools compared to conventional schools,and presents the cost-effectiveness of greening schools tems/O59F7707.pdfNational ScienceTeachers AssociationThis organization offers guidance to educators and administrators onhow to incorporate energy-related learning into classroom studies.http://www.nsta.org/School EnergyEfficiency ProgramThis Resource Solutions Group program – funded by the CaliforniaPublic Utilities Commission - offers no-cost te
Table B.5 Clean Energy Supply Table B.6 Other Energy Saving Opportunities. TABLe B.1 eneRgy effiCienCy in BuiLdingS STATe And LoCAL exAmpLeS, TooLS, And ReSouRCeS. State or Title descri
