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2016 Guiding Principles: Frequently Asked Questions

2016 Guiding Principles: Answers to Your Questions

Nicolas Baker, Mike Myers, Erin ZaykoU.S. DOE Federal Energy Management Program

August 17, 2017

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U.S. DOE Federal Energy Management Program

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technologies

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agreements

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Congress for accountability

The U.S. DOE’s Federal Energy Management Program Helps

Agencies Meet Energy Goals Energy leadership to lower the cost of maintaining federal buildings

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Compliance with the Guiding Principles: Federal-wide Goal


2016 Guiding Principles from FEMP

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https://energy.gov/eere/femp/guiding-principles-sustainable-federal-buildings

OMB/CEQ Resources • Guiding Principles Instructions• Determining Compliance with the Guiding Principles

FEMP Resources• Crosswalks of changes from 2008 to 2016• Tracking checklists for NC and EB • FAQs

• On demand training series for GP for Existing Buildings• Search on “Guiding Principles”

https://www4.eere.energy.gov/femp/training/?keyword=Guiding%20Principle

• Guiding Principles documentation templates• Assessment Questionnaire/Sample Report• Water fixture performance calculator

Coming Soon / Available Upon Request

https://energy.gov/eere/femp/guiding-principles-sustainable-federal-buildings

https://www4.eere.energy.gov/femp/training/?keyword=Guiding%20Principle


The 2016 Guiding Principles

Released in two documents, February 26, 2016

The “…Associated Instructions” document has additional detail and

guidance.

Agencies are scoredagainst metrics in the

“Determining Compliance…” document.

http://www.energy.gov/eere/femp/articles/council-environmental-quality-issues-2016-guiding-principles-sustainable-federal

http://www.energy.gov/eere/femp/articles/council-environmental-quality-issues-2016-guiding-principles-sustainable-federal


2016 Guiding Principles for New Construction and Modernization

Demonstrate all metrics unless not life cycle cost effective

(LCCE)

* Not required for modernization ** Required only for modernization

I. Employ Integrated Design Principles 1. Integrated Design2. Commissioning

II. Optimize Energy Performance 3. Energy Efficiency4. Renewable and Clean Energy 5. Metering 6. Benchmarking

III. Protect and Conserve Water 7. Indoor Water Use8. Outdoor Water Use9. Alternative Water 10. Stormwater Management

* Not required for modernization ** Required only for modernization

IV. Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality 11. Ventilation and Thermal Comfort 12. Daylighting and Lighting Controls 13. Indoor Air Quality 14. Occupant Health and Wellness

V. Reduce the Environmental Impact of Materials

15. Material Content and Performance16. Waste Diversion 17. Materials Management

VI. Assess and Consider Climate Change and Risks 18. Mission Criticality 19. Floodplain Considerations* 20. Facility Design* 21. Facility Adaptation**

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2016 Guiding Principles for Existing Buildings

*Required (R) All other Additional (A)

I. Employ Integrated Design Principles 1. Integrated Design*2. Commissioning*

II. Optimize Energy Performance 3. Energy Efficiency*4. Renewable and Clean Energy 5. Metering 6. Benchmarking

III. Protect and Conserve Water 7. Indoor Water Use*8. Outdoor Water Use9. Alternative Water 10. Stormwater Management

IV. Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality 11. Ventilation and Thermal Comfort*12. Daylighting and Lighting Controls 13. Indoor Air Quality 14. Occupant Health and Wellness

V. Reduce the Environmental Impact of Materials

15. Material Content and Performance*16. Waste Diversion* 17. Materials Management

VI. Assess and Consider Climate Change and Risks 18. Climate Resilience and Adaption*

Demonstrate 12 of 18 metrics, 8 are required plus 4 additional; LCCE applies


FEMP Guiding Principles Checklist EB v2.1

Available on FEMP websiteEdit this spreadsheet to suit agency needs


FEMP Guiding Principles Checklist NC v2.0

Available on FEMP websiteEdit this spreadsheet to suit agency needs


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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National Renewable Energy Laboratory

https://energy.gov/eere/femp/downloads/2016-guiding-principles-new-construction-or-modernization-frequently-asked

Wayne Aspinall U.S. Courthouse locatedin Grand Junction, Colorado

South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, TX

NOAA Disaster Response Center

https://energy.gov/eere/femp/downloads/2016-guiding-principles-new-construction-or-modernization-frequently-asked


GP Compliance

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Question

Can LEED, Green Globes or other third-party certifications be used as an alternative means to meet the Guiding Principles?

A. YesB. Yes, as long as each required Guiding Principle is metC. NoD. Yes, only for new construction


GP Compliance

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Answer

Can LEED, Green Globes or other third-party certifications be used as an alternative means to meet the Guiding Principles?

A. YesB. Yes, as long as each required Guiding Principle is metC. NoD. Yes, only for new construction


GP I. 2. Commissioning

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True/False

A non-EISA covered building has previously been commissioned, sensors are in place to respond to alarms, and no major changes to building operations or energy use. This building must recommission every four years, true or false?


GP I. 2. Commissioning

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True

All buildings must be commissioned to meet the ongoing requirements for the 2016 Guiding Principles.

A. Building sensors, alarms and metering devices are functioning within acceptable parameters

B. Set points for temperature, humidity and static pressure are verified against the previous commissioning report

C. Indoor air ventilation rates are in accordance with ASHRAE 62.1D. Overrides (e.g., for HVAC, lighting, security) that are implemented as a temporary

solution are not impacting energy performance and/or a plan to remediate override issues.

In this situation, provide an updated commissioning report that demonstrates:


GP. II. 3. Energy Efficiency

For the energy efficiency metric, engineering analyses has verified that only a 16% reduction is cost-effective as compared to the 20% that is stated in the metric. The reduction is a “Required” metric. What should happen?

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Existing Building Scenario

Can the building take credit for the cost-effective 16% savings?

Have you encountered a similar situation?

What other GPs might this apply to?


10 CFR 433 requires, if life-cycle cost-effective, achieve energy consumption levels that are at least 30 percent below the levels of ASHRAE 90.1. For the GP energy efficiency metric, engineering analyses has verified that a 24% reduction is cost-effective as compared to the 30%. What should happen?

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New Construction Scenario

Can the building take credit for the cost-effective 24% savings?

Have you encountered a similar situation?

What other GPs might this apply to?

GP. II. 3. Energy Efficiency


FEMP Answer

Yes. If a performance based metric such as the "Required" energy or water reduction metrics cannot be achieved, document the maximum reduction that can be achieved cost-effectively. In this case, provide sufficient justification (such as an energy software analysis for the building) that maximum cost effective savings have been achieved and take credit for the metric.


GP II. 2. Energy Efficiency

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QuestionWhich of these are acceptable for demonstrating a 20 or 30% energy use reduction for an existing building?

A. Computer software or engineering calculations B. Calculations from an ESPC or UESC C. Metered dataD. Just trust meE. A, B, and C


GP II. 2. Energy Efficiency

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AnswerWhich of these are acceptable for demonstrating a 20 or 30% energy use reduction for an existing building?

A. Computer software or engineering calculations B. Calculations from an ESPC or UESC C. Metered dataD. Just trust meE. A, B, and C

Which of these is the best?


GP III. 7. Indoor Water Use

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Scenario

For the indoor water usage reduction requirement, FY 2007 baseline data isn’t available and/or reliable. It is acceptable to use the earliest baseline data that IS available, true or false?



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True

Use the earliest post-2007 data that is available and reliable.

Good DataBad Data



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Question

An existing building has a policy in place to purchase WaterSense products. This meets the GP requirement, true or false?


GP III. 7 Indoor Water Use

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A majority of a building’s potable water fixtures and fittings should be WaterSense or water efficient and there should be a policy to install WaterSense or equivalent water efficient products (exceed code) as replacements are needed.

False

(Fancy shower head not required)


GP IV. 13. Indoor Air Quality

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Question

No smoking signs are required on all buildings, true or false?


GP IV. 13. Indoor Air Quality

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However, signs are ideal because they send a clear message to building occupants and visitors. Signs are an effective way to inform occupants or visitors about an existing no-smoking policy and to demonstrate compliance. Depending on the location of the building, a sign may be the best means to enforce no-smoking.

False


GP IV. 14. Occupancy Health and Wellness

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Scenario

We have active work stations for the majority of the occupants and the building is adjacent to a park with walking trails, does this meet the intent of the Guiding Principle, true or false?


GP IV. 14. Occupancy Health and Wellness

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Answer

Yes. FEMP’s recommendation is to have two of the following opportunities:

Active Design Principles for Staircases

Active Workstations

Fitness CenterBicycle Commuter FacilitiesDaylighting and Glare ControlExterior ViewsHealthy DiningOn-site Fitness ProgramsOutdoor Walking OpportunitiesOther


GP III. 5. Metering

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True or False?Standard meters in an existing building need to be retrofit to advanced meters to meet the metering Guiding Principle?


GP III. 5. Metering

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In existing buildings, advanced meters are only required when installing new meters.

False


GP V. 16.Waste Diversion

A building generates 39 tons of non-hazardous, non-construction waste annually. There is no market for plastics with resin ID codes 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. These plastics represent 7% (2.73 tons) of total waste. Which choice below is acceptable to divert 50% to meet this GP?

A. 39 x 50% = 19.5 tons diverted from landfillB. 39 less 7% x 50% = 18 tons divertedC. A and BD. Thirty-two because ice cream melts

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Multiple Choice


GP V. 16. Waste Diversion

A building generates 39 tons of non-hazardous, non-construction waste annually. There is no market for plastics with resin ID codes 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. These plastics represent 7% (2.73 tons) of total waste. Which choice below is acceptable to divert 50% to meet this GP?

A. 39 x 50% = 19.5 tons diverted from landfillB. 39 less 7% x 50% = 18 tons divertedC. A and BD. Thirty-two because ice cream melts

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Answer


FEMP Looking for Feedback from Agencies

• Are your buildings having trouble meeting “Required” GPs?

• Can "Required" GPs that are found not to be cost effective or mission-suitable be substituted with an "Additional" GP to achieve the total of 12 metrics needed?

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Existing Building Questions

Why or Why Not?


FEMP Buildings Team Contact Information

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GP V

Mike MyersIFMA SFP; LEED AP BD+CAllegheny Science & [email protected]

Carol MeinckeSandia National Laboratories505-844-0197 [email protected]

Nicolas Baker, LEED APProgram Manager DOE-FEMP202-586-8215 [email protected]

Erin ZaykoLEED AP; AEE-BEPLockheed Martin for [email protected]

Kim Fowler, LEED APPacific Northwest National Laboratory 509-372-4233 [email protected]

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