ASHRAE CONFERENCE, QUEBEC CITY SUNDAY 25th JUNE 2006Seminar 17 – Three International Climate Change Programs of Relevance to ASHRAE Members

THE UNITED KINGDOM (UK) CLIMATE EMISSIONS PROGRAM FOR BUILDINGS, In Conformance With The European Union (EU) Climate Targets

ASHRAE CONFERENCE, QUEBEC CITY SUNDAY 25th JUNE 2006Seminar 17 – Three International Climate Change Programs of Relevance to ASHRAE Members

Presented byPresented byEdward Jolly MSc BEng (Hons) MCIBSE

DirectorBill j ll @ k il kBill.jolly@parker-wilson.co.uk

Office Tel: 00 44 161 773 1177

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Contents

IntroductionKyoto Protocol, EU Target, UK Target & Domestic Target

Current Status of the UKCurrent Status of the UKEnergy Performance of Buildings Directive & Building Regulations

The Building Regulations L C b C lt tLow Carbon Consultants

Assessment Methods and SustainabilityBuilding Certification

S f ?How can ASHRAE benefit?Conclusion

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Introduction

ASHRAE CONFERENCE, QUEBEC CITY SUNDAY 25th JUNE 2006Seminar 17 – Three International Climate Change Programs of Relevance to ASHRAE Members

Introduction

Climate change and global warming are unequivocally the biggest and most fundamental problems facing planet earth

d ki d t d Gl b l i d li t hand mankind today. Global warming and climate change are expected to have a cataclysmic effect across the globe. The

worst effects of climate change can be avoided if greenhouse gases incorporating carbon dioxide (CO ) in thegreenhouse gases incorporating carbon dioxide (CO2) in the

atmosphere are stabilised instead of being allowed to increase.

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Introduction Cont.

The United Kingdom (UK) is striving to meet International, European Union (EU) and national targets of CO2 emission reduction through various strategies but mainly through the

Building Regulations – Part ‘L’ to satisfy the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and the

K t P t l (KP)Kyoto Protocol (KP).

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Emission Targets Kyoto Protocol,European Union, UK & Domestic targetsKyoto Protocol,European Union, UK & Domestic targets

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KYOTO PROTOCOLCut overall emissions of greenhouse gases by 5.2% below 1990 levels by

2008-2012

EUROPEAN UNION (EU)Signed up to an agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 8% on g p g g g y

1990 levels during the years 2008 – 2012

UNITED KINGDOM (UK)Target is to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 12.5% below 1990 levels as

an average between 2008-2012

UK DOMESTIC GOAL

Cut UK’s emissions of CO2 by 20% below 1990 levels by 2010

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Current UK Status

ASHRAE CONFERENCE, QUEBEC CITY SUNDAY 25th JUNE 2006Seminar 17 – Three International Climate Change Programs of Relevance to ASHRAE Members

Where The UK Stands Regarding Carbon Emission GloballyCarbon Emission Globally

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Current UK Emissions

I d t i l &Buildings

20%

Industrial &

Manufacturing

Process

20%

Domestic

28%28%

Transport

32%

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BUILDINGS WITHIN THE UKACCOUNT FOR 48% OF CO2 EMISSIONS

ASHRAE CONFERENCE, QUEBEC CITY SUNDAY 25th JUNE 2006Seminar 17 – Three International Climate Change Programs of Relevance to ASHRAE Members

The UK ratified the Kyoto Protocol (KP) in December 1993The UK ratified the Kyoto Protocol (KP) in December 1993. The UK has been set a target of 12.5% reduction of

emissions as an average between 2008-2012

The UK is currently on Target to meet the commitments of the KP

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The predictions indicated and by the UK’s Government own admission the UK is currently NOT on target toown admission, the UK is currently NOT on target to

achieve the domestic goal

The prediction of CO2 emissions by 2010 is currently 141.3MtC

The UK’s domestic goal is 130.8MtC by 2010

This equates to a shortfall of 10.5MtC and an overall CO2 reduction of 14%

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ENERGY PERFORMANCE OF BUILDINGS DIRECTIVE &

UK BUILDING REGULATIONS

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European Union

The Energy Performance of Building Directive (EPBD)The Energy Performance of Building Directive (EPBD)

Building Regulations

Part ‘L’ of the Building Regulations

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THE BUILDING REGULATIONS

Non Compliance of the Building Regulations within the UK constitutes breaking the Law

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Building Regulations

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Titles:Titles:L1A – Conservation of Fuel and Power in New Dwellings

L1B – Conservation of Fuel and Power in Existing Dwellings

C fL2A – Conservation of Fuel and Power in New Buildings other than Dwellings

L2B – Conservation of Fuel and Power in Existing Buildings other than Dwellings

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LOW CARBONCONSULTANTS

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Low Carbon Consultants

The Carbon Trust (a company owned by the government) have granted CIBSE a £150k ($300k) grant to create a new register for

professionals trained and able to comply with Part ‘L’ of the Building p p y gRegulations 2006.

The register will be an important step forward in achieving better carbon performance for new and existing buildings.

The aim is to work with Government to enable the scheme to be approved so th t b lf tif li ith th B ildi R l tithat members can self-certify compliance with the Building Regulations, using their professional expertise to improve compliance whilst relieving

burdens on constructors and building control bodies alike.

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Low Carbon Consultants Cont.

Individuals on the register will be a primary source of assistance to those construction companies wishing to submit planning and building regulations

proposals for approval

Entrants to the register will have to undertake an examination. To remain on the register, consultants will be required to undertake continuing

professional development and to make annual 'carbon saving returns' toprofessional development and to make annual carbon saving returns to demonstrate how much carbon they have saved through their work as low

carbon consultants.

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Assessment Methods

• There are various assessment methods for buildings to be more environmentally friendly very similar to USA LEED

• BREEAM• NEAT• Eco Homes

• These assessment methods look at a various environmental conditions of any building, Management, Energy, Transport, Water, Materials etcIt’ i t t t id th ti f b ildi i• It’s important to consider the energy consumption of any building is one section of the above assessment procedures and good ratings do not automatically mean compliance with the Part ‘L’

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Sustainability

S t i bilit i k i h t i t hi li ith P t ‘L’ fSustainability is a key issue when trying to achieve compliance with Part ‘L’ of the Building Regulations. There is a number of key sustainable elements which can be considered for almost all project which could (in the right application) deliver lower CO2 emissions from the respective building.pp ) 2 p g

CHPNaturally Ventilated Buildingsy g

Photovoltaic (PV)Run Around Coils, Thermal Wheels Etc.

Solar PanelsSolar CollectorsWind Turbines

Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP)p ( )

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Building C tifi tiCertification

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Building Certificationg

• EPBD• Article 7• Article 7• As Built• In Use• Asset Rating (AR)• Operational Rating (OR)

How can ASHRAE Benefit?ASHRAE CONFERENCE, QUEBEC CITY SUNDAY 25th JUNE 2006

Seminar 17 – Three International Climate Change Programs of Relevance to ASHRAE Members

How can ASHRAE Benefit?

ASHRAE CONFERENCE, QUEBEC CITY SUNDAY 25th JUNE 2006Seminar 17 – Three International Climate Change Programs of Relevance to ASHRAE Members

How can ASHRAE benefit ?• Perhaps the ASHRAE community could encourage a similar scheme

the UK has adopted i e Low Carbon Consultantsthe UK has adopted i.e. Low Carbon Consultants

• Maybe, similar to the UK, local state law for building design could ti l t CO i i d ti t t P h USA St tstipulate CO2 emission reduction targets. Perhaps USA States

should consider setting CO2 reduction targets to meet the requirements of the KP.

• Poor design increases CO2 emission which contributes to climate change activities. Maybe ASHRAE design engineers have a personal responsibility to reduce carbon emission and aim for GOLDpersonal responsibility to reduce carbon emission and aim for GOLDLEED status at every opportunity!!!!

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Conclusion

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Conclusion

The Building Regulations Part ‘L’ was introduced on the 6th April 2006The Building Regulations Part L was introduced on the 6 April 2006 providing a mechanism for UK compliance with the EPBD and

subsequent International, EU and National CO2 emission reduction targets.

Energy conservation from Buildings will only increase in the coming years. The life expectancy of these documents is only 2 years. It is y p y y y

anticipated further revision will be released circa 2008

Compliance will assist theCompliance will assist the global attempt to curtail CO2 emission and climate change!

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Thank You for Listeningg

Edward Jolly MSc BEng (Hons) MCIBSEEdward Jolly MSc BEng (Hons) MCIBSE

DirectorBill.jolly@parker-wilson.co.uk

Office Tel: 00 44 161 773 1177