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HUD Water WednesdaysIntroducing WaterSense &Quantity QuotesApril 29, 2015Veronica Blette, EPAStephanie Stern, StopWaste

Housekeeping All attendees are muted to minimizebackground noise. Please type questions into the chat box on theupper right-hand side of your screen. We willhave a dedicated time for Q&A. A recording of this presentation will be postedon the WaterSense website atepa.gov/watersense/hudwebinars4/29/20152

Poll Question Where are you from?–––––4/29/2015I work for HUDI manage public housingI work for local governmentI work for the private sector (consultants, manufacturers)Other3

Today’s Presenters Veronica Blette, Chief, WaterSense Branch Stephanie Stern, Program Manager,StopWaste4/29/20154

The Bigger Picture – Afew words from HUD4/29/20155

The Bigger Picture Federal Requirements Energy/Water Nexus Costs Water Use Weather and Climate The Opportunity4/29/20156

Federal Water EfficiencyRequirementsExecutive Order 13693 builds on previous E.O. 13423, 13514and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) Sets water and energy efficiency requirements forall federal agency facilities. Meter and use data to improve watermanagement Reduce potable water use intensity by 2% eachyear Purchasing ENERGY STAR, WaterSense, andDOE/FEMP designated products Reduce non-potable industrial, landscaping andagricultural water use by 2% per year Implement green infrastructure projects4/29/20157

Water Costs willContinue to Increase500CPIHousingElectricityNatural GasGasolineWater and Sewer450400In 2013, average national rate forwater and sewer combined is 19781983198819931998200320082013

Poll Question How do my tenants pay for water?– They are billed separately – they know how muchwater they use– It is included in their rent – they don’t know howmuch water they use– Not applicable – but I pay for water separately– Not applicable – I don’t see a water bill4/29/20159

It’s Not Just About Water Moving and treating water uses energy– Every gallon of water has an energy “footprint”– Nationally almost 1% of all electricity use is for thepurpose of treating or delivering water andwastewater treatment uses another 0.8% On a local level, energy use and cost– @ municipal level – can be 40%– @ utility level – energy is one of the highest utilitycosts Still, the largest portion of energy consumed byusing water happens in the hands of the user– In California, 19% of electricity and 30% of nonpower generation natural gas is consumed bypumping, treating, heating, or otherwise using water4/29/201510

Water Use is Declining butPopulation will Grow89 gpcd for domestic water use from public supplies in2010 USGS report vs. 100 gpcd in 2005 report2010 Domestic Withdrawalsand Deliveries4/29/201511

Ensuring a Reliable Supplyof Water is a Challenge Drought happens somewhere every yearSep 2007 Climate change increases uncertainty andconcerns about water scarcity and risk Competition for supplies to meet public,agricultural and energy needs will increaseOct 2011April 2015May 2013drought.gov

Water use in MultifamilyHousing Fannie Mae 2012 survey of multifamily properties shows widedistribution in water use Noted opportunities for savings EPA WaterSense evaluating data for purposes of green-initiative-market-research-survey13

How do we use waterat home?Indoor Use Approx. 70% of water usedindoors, 30% outdoors– Outdoor use is higher in aridregions– During summer, outdoor wateruse can increase 2-4x overwinter use Toilets, faucets, showers,clothes washers, and leaksare biggest indoor users1999 Residential End Use Study

EPA and WaterSense –the why and whatWater shortagesexpected in 36 statesCommunities facemajor infrastructureinvestmentsConsumers challengedby rising utility billsMuch of water usedoutdoors is wastedNo ENERGY STAR-likeprogram for water4/29/20152006Identify high-performingtechnologyPromote water efficientbehavior/actionHelp consumerssave moneyReduce need toexpand infrastructurecapacitySave water forcritical needs15

WaterSense focus – 3 PsActions that can betaken to reducewater use -- athome, outdoorsand at workPracticesFixtures andtechnologiessave waterProductsPeoplePartners reachusers to changebehavior

What’s Special AboutWaterSense? A label with integrity– Third-parties independently certify thatproducts and homes meet EPA criteria– Backed by the credibility of EPA Smart use of resources– EPA provides national standardizationand outreach for water-efficiency– Manufacturers absorb product research,testing, and branding costs– Licensed certifying bodies certify theproducts and police the label’s use– EPA, manufacturers, retailers, and otherpartners help market/incentivizepurchase of labeled products4/29/201517

Certification ProcessProvides Confidence Manufacturer applies to a licensed certifying body Licensed certifying body conducts product evaluation– Assesses production process and quality management system– Samples and tests product’s conformance to WaterSense specification– Certifies the product and provides list to WaterSense Licensed certifying body authorizes manufacturer to usethe WaterSense label Licensed certifying body conducts ongoing conformityassessment– Annual product retesting– Annual assessment of production process and quality managementsystem– Annual surveillance of label use in the marketplace18

WaterSense ProductEvaluation FactorsIn determining what to label,products must be able to: Offer equivalent or superior performance Be about 20 percent more water-efficient thanconventional models Realize water savings on a national level Provide measurable results Achieve water efficiency through several technologyoptions4/29/2015 Be effectively differentiated by the WaterSense label Be independently certified19

“Low Flow” is a No GoWaterSense labeledproducts must meetEPA criteria for bothwater-efficiency andperformance4/29/201520

WaterSense erheadsNew HomesWater factors are alsoincluded in manyENERGY STAR product search.html21

Comparing WaterSenseto Standard ModelsProductStandardModelsWaterSense Models2015 CA CECTank-type Toilets 1.6 gallons per Single - 1.28 gpf maxflush (gpf)Dual – 1.28 gpf effectivemax(avg 1 full, 2 reduced flushes)Must remove 350 grams of wasteSingle 1.28 gpfDual – 1.28 gpfMust remove 350grams of wasteLavatory Faucets 2.2 gallons per 1.5 gpm maxminute (gpm) Minimum flow 0.8 gpm at 20 psimax1.2 gpm maxShowerheads2.5 gpm max2.0 gpm maxMust meet minimum flow rate,spray force, and spray coveragerequirements2.5 gpm maxFlushing Urinals1.0 gpf max0.5 gpf max0.125 gpf max4/29/201522

Comparing WaterSenseto Standard ModelsProductStandardModelsWaterSense Models2015 CA CECPre-Rinsesprayers1.6 gpm max1.28 gpm maxMust meet minimum spray forceand endurance No standardsUse weather data and landscapeinfo to control irrigationPerformance – provide sufficientwater to keep plants healthywithout runoff. Have capability torespond to utility restrictionsnoneCommercialflushometertoilets (Draft)1.6 gpf max1.28 gpf max (single or dual flush)Must flush 350 grams seat cover4/29/201523

WaterSense ProductSavingsCertified products helpsave water, energy, andmoney on utility bills Retrofitting older, inefficient toilets,showerheads, and faucets withWaterSense models couldannually save the average MFbuilding– 9,000 gallons of water per unit– 85 in water/sewer costs perunit– 270 kWh or 1200 ft3 of naturalgas per unit Changing to WaterSense labeledshowerheads and faucets/aeratorsalone could save more than 2,000gallons per year for every unit and 20/unit/year4/29/201524

Products Labeledthrough 2013Now morethan 14,000labeledmodels4/29/20152525

Acceptance ofWaterSense The WaterSense label is recognized by othergreen programs DOE Federal Energy Management Program DesignatedProducts U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Rating Systems Green Globes’ Green Building Initiative National Association of Home Builders’ National GreenBuilding Standard International Code Council’s International GreenConstruction Code IAPMO Green Technical Supplement States and Municipalities (Georgia, Texas, Colorado,California, New York City, Miami-Dade County)4/29/201526

Savings Add Up!2006-20134/29/201527

www.quantityquotes.net

Today Introduction to QuantityQuotes How QQ can help HUD officers, grantees andstakeholders Web site walkthrough Q&A

Poll Who is already familiar with QuantityQuotes?4/28/20153

QuantityQuotesAn online tool created with funding fromthe U.S. Department of Energy toconnect large quantity buyers withsuppliers of energy-efficient products4

Goals for QuantityQuotes Support purchases of resourceefficient products Promote recycled-content buildingmaterials Increase demand of green productsto push the market forward Add new products as appropriate

The QuantityQuotes Concept1. Purchaser requests quotes fromsuppliers through the website2. Suppliers respond through the website3. Purchaser follows up with suppliers andchooses one to contract with6

Benefits for Purchasers Save time All products are ENERGY STAR or WaterSense qualifiedor meet green criteria Get multiple bids in one step (for free) Save money Suppliers compete against one another for purchasers’business Get the right product The site guides you through formulating a purchaserequest

NEW Features New easier to navigate format Product attributes built into purchaserequests Multiple items can be purchased with onerequest New product categories!

New Product Categories WaterSense products LEDs Recycled content insulation4/28/20159

All Available ProductsExisting ProductsNew Products ENERGY STAR Qualified: LEDs Recycled ContentInsulation WaterSense Products CFLsRefrigeratorsRoom Air ConditionersLight Fixtures (Residential)DishwashersClothes Washers(Commercial) Dehumidifiers ToiletsBathroom sink faucetsShowerheadsCommercial pre-rinse sprayvalves Urinals Weather-based irrigationcontrollers

Current Vendors3NLED Lighting USAAdamax Inc.AM Conservation Group, Inc.Arkansas LightingAtlanta Light Bulbs Inc.AutoCell Electronics, Inc.Bonded LogicBulbs Plus, Inc.Creative Laundry Systems, Inc.E2 Lighting International Inc.EarthTronics, Inc.Eco Lighting GroupEnergy Federation, Inc.Energetic LightingenLux LightingFasco ApplianceFJS Distributors, Inc.Florida Eco ProductsGE AppliancesGladiator LightingGlobe ElectricGoodlite Products Inc.Grand Appliance & TVGreen CreativeGreen DepotGreenEcoSaversGreenfiberGreen Insulation Technologies, LLCGreenwatts LEDHavlock WoolHonig's ApplianceJomar ElectricMaxLiteMighty BrightNeoperlNew Resources GroupOptolightSFA Saniflo IncSears Commerical SalesSouthwest EnvironmentalSuperior LightingSwitch Bulb Company, Inc.TechniArt Inc.The Energy ConsciousThe Home DepotWatermiserWhirlpool Corporation

Meet Your Goals with QuantityQuotes Product specifications to meet needs of existing project featuresand retrofits Products available on QuantityQuotes.net are ordered in bulk,enabling more competitive prices Enables group purchasing to increase volume, and lower prices Meet your organizations their bid and procurement requirements4/28/201512

HUD Procurement Notice PIH-2007-30 (HA) PROCUREMENT PURCHASING HUD recognizes the benefits ofstreamlining the purchase of ENERGYSTAR products and PHAs areencouraged to use Quantity Quotes for procurement purchasesabove 2,000 and below 100,000. If at least three quotes are received using Quantity Quotes, then itsatisfies both the 24 CFR 85.36(d)(1) small purchase procedures andguidance provided in the Procurement Handbook 7460.8 REV 2,paragraph 5.2. The stated purposes of the PIH Notices was to encourage ENERGYSTAR as the standard for Public Housing, promote the purchase ofEnergy Star products, and “streamlines the purchase of Energy Starproducts using Quantity Quotes.”4/28/201513

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