New LEED for Existing Buildings – LEED EB Draft 2010

IP CREDIT:

INTEGRATED PROCESS

This credit applies to:

Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance

EB:O&M Schools

EB:O&M Retail

EB:O&M Data Centers

EB:O&M Hospitality

Intent

Develop an early understanding of the relationships between technical systems, natural systems and occupants within a building project, its site, its context, and its intended use.  Engage all key project team members for the purpose of making cost- and environmentally-effective integrated decisions throughout the design and construction process.

Requirements

EBOM, SCHOOLS, RETAIL, DATA CENTERS, HOSPITALITY

Demonstrate that key systems interactions are explored and analyzed in a way that informs basic building renovation/reconfiguration, envelope modifications, site-related modifications, technical systems operations, and maintenance decisions while determining EBOM credits to pursue, by implementing the following:

Water Synergies: (x points) Develop an implementation plan (roadmap) that schedules tasks and activities to identify and analyze cost and performance synergies between systems relative to water use and water quality. This analysis must identify interactions between no less than 5 credits across no less than three credit categories (SS, WE, EA, MR, IEQ). Document projected cost and performance benefits for at least 8 years of future operations relative to the benchmarks established for each of the germane credits.  AND  Implement the above Water Synergies Plan over the performance period (no less than 2 years) and document resultant quantified cost and performance benefits by utilizing ongoing performance data and integrated cost bundling to analyze the effectiveness of the plan.

Energy Synergies: (x points) Develop an implementation plan (roadmap) that schedules tasks and activities to identify and analyze cost and performance synergies between systems relative to energy use. This analysis must identify interactions between no less than 5 credits across no less than three credit categories (SS, WE, EA, MR, IEQ). Document projected cost and performance benefits for at least 8 years of future operations relative to the benchmarks established for each of the germane credits.   AND  Implement the above Energy Synergies Plan over the performance period (no less than 2 years) and document resultant quantified cost and performance benefits by utilizing ongoing performance data and integrated cost bundling to analyze the effectiveness of the plan.

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Green – Sustainability – ARRA – Solution – JOB ORDER CONTRACTING

JOC / SABER – The Solution for ” GREEN ” , ” Sustainability “, and LEED EB

Sustainability and Green refer to the designing and maintaining the built environment to in concert with economic and ecological needs.

Federal agencies are required to achieve 30% energy and water reductions by 2015 and zero use of fossil fuel by 2030 with schools and municipalities facing similar requirements.

JOC ( Job Order Contracting ) and SABER ( Air Force equivalent of JOC ) are optimal methods for efficiently planning, bidding, and executing sustainability projects with the funding available from billions of dollars via the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act ( ARRA ).

Many “green” projects, however, suffer from poor planning and costly paperwork/contract documentation and project management issues largely associated with outdated contracting methods.

JOC – Job Order Contracting –  offers a remedy for EB (existing buildings) / LEED EB “ green “ renovation projects.

JOC – Job Order Contracting – allows the owner and contractor to work together from the beginning; scoping the project, and developing the plans thru specifications and requirements to completion of the sustainability / green renovation, repair or minor construction project(s), on time and within the approved budget.

If owners decide to go the LEED® certification route, they can review current conditions with contractors and discuss construction concerns and associated remedies to reach established targets – up-front – with a firm fixed price for each delivery order, prior to issuing a notice to proceed.

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Renovating Existing Buildings is the Key to Sustainability

90% of Construction dollars spent go toward maintaining / operating existing buildings, vs. new construction.  With that said, contractors, engineers, owners, architects, and policy makers should clearly focus Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings.  By 2030, a milestone date for many sustainability initiatives, 75-85% of all current buildings will still be standing.  Investing $170B in energy retrofits would yield 25%-30%+ in energy savings, a 15% ROI ! (McKingsley Report and others).

LEED Platinum, Gold, and Silver for  new construction is a great tool for awareness building / marketing, but will do little to reduce GHG, carbon foot print, and energy usage.

The new ASHRAE Standard 189.1, Standard for the design of High-Performance, Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings,  is a good start.  This provides for a 15 percent higher efficiency than the previous Standard 90.1.

What’s coming? Standard 90.1-2010, set for release this summer, is a potential minimum compliance standard, a 30 percent reduction in energy over 90.1-2004.

Attaining the above is NOT DIFFICULT, but rather a straightforward implementation of  practical, cost-effective, off-the-shelf technologies.

It will,however, be critical for large building portfolio owners to have insight into current physical conditions of their buildings (FCI – see http://www.fciworks.com) to be able to properly allocate reinvestment dollars between energy and operational needs.

Operational efficiency is CRITICAL, as buildings typically deteriorate in performance by as much as 30 percent in the first three to four years.  Simply renovating to “green” will not be of value in itself if not coincident with better building operations, maintenance, and associated capital planning processes and metrics.  In many cases owners can save 20% in energy just by improving operational and maintenance practices.

Lastly, ROI for many of the above programs can be less than a year.

USGBC: LEED for Existing Buildings

LEED for Existing Buildings

• LEED v3
• Operations & Maintenance
• Version 2.0
• Recertification

The LEED for Existing Buildings Rating System helps building owners and operators measure operations, improvements and maintenance on a consistent scale, with the goal of maximizing operational efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts.  LEED for Existing Buildings addresses whole-building cleaning and maintenance issues (including chemical use), recycling programs, exterior maintenance programs, and systems upgrades. It can be applied both to existing buildings seeking LEED certification for the first time and to projects previously certified under LEED for New Construction, Schools, or Core & Shell.

GBCI offers free registration for all previously certified LEED for New Construction, LEED for Schools, and LEED for Core & Shell projects.  Contact GBCI’s project certification staff to take advantage of this offer and get started on the LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M certification process.

Minimum Program Requirements Update: The LEED Steering Committee has approved a change to the Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs) for LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance, versions 2 and 3, lowering the occupancy rate required for certification from 75% to 50%. Learn more »

LEED v3

LEED v3 launched on April 27, 2009, including an upgrade of LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance under the suite of LEED 2009 rating systems. LEED 2009 for Existing Buildings: O&M is served by the Green Building Operations & Maintenance Reference Guide.

LEED 2009 for Existing Buildings Operations & Maintenance Rating System » (PDF)
The Rating System lists the intent, requirements, and technologies/strategies for each credit and includes the Credit Checklist.

LEED 2009 for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Checklist » (XLS)
The Checklist helps project teams track their credits against requirements for certification.

Addenda to the LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Operations and Maintenance, 2009 Edition »(PDF)
It is strongly recommended that project teams adhere to the Reference Guide addenda based on registration date.

LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance

The LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance LEED-Online Submittal templates are now available.  If you choose to register for LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M today, you will have access to LEED-Online and the Registered Project Tools page for LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M.  All LEED for Existing Buildings v2.0 registered projects that wish to upgrade to LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M will need to save any uploaded template data before requesting the switch.

LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Rating System (PDF)
The Rating System lists the intent, requirements, and technologies/strategies for each credit and includes the Credit Checklist.

LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Checklist (PDF)
The Checklist helps project teams track their credits against requirements for certification.

Introduction to the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Reference Guide (PDF)
The introduction helps project teams get acquainted with the LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M Rating System, certification process & strategy, minimum program requirements, and more.

Changes to the LEED for Existing Buildings Rating System:

• Text summary
• Credit-to-credit comparison matrix
• Sample LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M Submittal Templates

Version 2.0

Version 2.0 Rating System (PDF)
The Rating System lists the intent, requirements, submittals and technologies/strategies for each credit and includes the Credit Checklist.

Version 2.0 Credit Checklist (XLS)
The Checklist helps project teams track their credits against requirements for certification.

Combined LEED-EB Errata Sheet (PDF)
Project teams are subject to errata requirements based on registration date.

Download the introduction chapter of the LEED for Existing Buildings Reference Guide

Recertification

All LEED for Existing Buildings recertification projects are required to register under the LEED for Existing Buildings Rating System version that is live in LEED Online at the time of the recertification registration. Please note that recertification project teams may opt to use a newer version of LEED for Existing Buildings if one is available at the time of the recertification application. Projects must recertify all prerequisites but may drop previously earned credits or add new credits as desired.

Prior to registering a project for recertification, obtain a promotion code to waive the registration fee by contacting GBCI’s project certification staff. Once you’ve received the promotion code, register the recertification project as a separate project from the original Existing Building project, but use the original project title and include the word “Recertification” in the project name.

Before submitting a project for recertification review, obtain a promotion code for a reduced recertification fee by contacting GBCI’s project certification staff.

The recertification fees are found on GBCI’s LEED Project Registration and Certification Fees Page.

For more information on how to begin recertification, contact GBCI’s project certification staff.

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The Benefits of High Performance Buildings and HPBMS ( High Performance Building Management Systems )

What is a High Performance  Building?

A high performance building, sometimes referred to as a ” green building “, has reduced impact on its environment.  As much as possible, existing or new buildings in this category take advantage of natural daylight,  utilize materials and systems to provide excellent indoor air quality, conserve energy, and reduce the overall carbon footprint.   As a result, high performance buildings provide superior working conditions, reduce sick time and increase both productivity and morale.

Sustainable planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance,  impact quality for users, reduce environmental impacts, and deliver financial rewards through reduced energy and turnover costs.

Key principles of high performance building design, operations, and management  include:

• Sustainable Site Design
• Water conservation
• Energy efficiency
• Low-impact building materials   ( recycled –  sustainable )
• Indoor environmental quality
• Lower CO2 emissions
• Stewardship of resources

What is LEED?

Most importantly, LEED is a component of high performance building design, operations, and management, but not the entire solution, not the only approach.

LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification system, providing third-party verification that a building or community was designed and built using strategies aimed at improving environmental quality and human health.

It is a voluntary program that addresses most building types, and focuses on principles and strategies rather than specific technologies, which often vary from project to project. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council USGBC, LEED provides building owners and operators an initial  framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions.