Cameron Bard, NYSERDA Watch a video of this presentation and more at http://www.rebny.com

1. New York City Benchmarking
REBNY – Multifamily Programs
January 28, 2011
Cameron Bard NYSERDA
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2. New York State Energy R&D Authority
• Established in 1975
– administering energy efficiency & clean energy
programs since the 1990s
• Commercial, Industrial, and Residential Programs
• Statewide Funding
– primarily funded by ratepayers
– SBC, EEPS, etc.
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3. NYSERDA Benchmarking Services
• Services and On-Site Energy Analysis
• Pre-Qualified Consultants
– Flex Tech and Multifamily Partners
• Services Initially Funded by NYSERDA
– cost-sharing for expenses above $7,000
• Emphasis on Transition into MPP
– projects encouraged to continue with additional
NYSERDA services
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4. Multifamily Performance Program (MPP)
• Launched in May 2007
– MPP Version 4 was launched September ‘10
• Program for all 5+ Unit New and Existing Buildings
– benchmarking
– energy audit & energy reduction planning
• Participant and Partner Relationship
– pre-qualified energy consultants work to develop a work scope
detailing how the building will achieve a 15% source energy
reduction target
• Advanced Modeling Techniques
– thermodynamic modeling allows for accurate baseline and post-
retrofit energy saving analysis
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5. Benefits of MPP Participation
• Reduced Energy Costs
– minimum of 15% source energy reduction projections
– current annual, average for existing buildings post-retrofit: 25%
• Reduced Operations & Maintenance Costs
– “building as a whole” approach
• Continued Affordability for Residents
– protection against rising fuel costs
• Resident Comfort
– health and safety just as important as energy savings
• Compliance with Benchmarking Legislation
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6. Multifamily Program Options
75 + Units - NYSERDA
< 76 Units – NYSERDA or Con Edison
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7. MPP Process
PLAN
scoping session with owner/management
benchmarking
audit & energy reduction plan (ERP)
INSTALL
50% completion inspection
substantial completion inspection
MEASURE
post construction benchmarking
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8. MPP Incentive Levels: Existing Buildings
AFFORDABLE HOUSING MARKET-RATE HOUSING
PLAN PAYMENT #1
Base Incentive
$5,000 / project $2,500 / project
(projects up to 30 units)
Base Incentive
$10,000 / project $5,000 / project
(projects from 31-500 units
Incremental Incentive $20 / unit (over 100 units) $10 / unit (over 100 units
Incentive payable upon of the Energy Reduction Plan and associated documents, which must include documentation that the building has
been benchmarked using the NYSERDA Benchmarking Tool. The list of required documents and additional information is located in
Program Guidelines Section 3.
INSTALL PAYMENT #2 $300 / unit
Incentive payable at 50% construction complete, based upon a successful Program inspection. The list of required documents and
additional information is located in Program Guidelines Section 4.
MEASURE PAYMENT #3 $300 / unit
Incentive payable at substantial completion of construction, based upon a successful Program inspection, performance testing (as
applicable), and verification of active utility accounts. The list of required documents and additional information is located in Program
Guidelines Section 4.
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9. MPP Incentive Levels: New Construction
AFFORDABLE HOUSING MARKET-RATE HOUSING
PLAN PAYMENT #1
Performance Path $20,000 / project $15,000 / project
Prescriptive Path N/A N/A
Payable upon approval of the Proposed Energy Reduction Plan and associated documents.
The list of required documents and additional information is located in Program Guidelines Section 3.
Payment #1 is available for performance path projects only.
INSTALL PAYMENT #2 $1.00/ghsf*
Payment upon approval of the Open-Wall Site Inspection. The list of required documents and additional information is located in Program
Guidelines Section 3.
MEASURE PAYMENT #3 $0.50/ghsf* minus 10% retainage
Payable upon approval of the As-Built Energy Reduction Plan (Performance path projects only) and the As-Built Site Inspection.
The list of required documents and additional information is located in Program Guidelines Section 3.
PAYMENT #4 10% retainage held from Payment #3
Payable upon receipt of the Fuel Release Forms as detailed in the Participation Agreement. The list of required documents
and additional information is located in Program Guidelines Section 3.
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10. Most Recommended Measures: Existing
Refrigerators, install Energy Star
Lighting, fluorescent, upgrade existing - CA
Insulation, roof deck or attic
Lighting, incandescent to fluorescent - apts
Low-flow aerators, install
Envelope penetrations, seal (with energy savings)
Boiler, replace
Low-flow showerheads, install
Lighting, CFL's, install
Windows, replace, apts
Lighting, fluorescent, upgrade existing - apts
Piping, DHW, insulate
DHW, controls
Boiler, new high efficiency, install
DHW heater, high efficiency, install
Exterior doors, weatherstrip or airseal
Thermostatic radiator valves, install
Lighting, exterior, upgrade or install
Washing machines, install Energy Star
Programmable thermostats, install
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
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11. Most Recommended Measures: New Construction
Insulation, roof deck or attic
Refrigerators, install Energy Star
Insulation, walls
Windows, new high efficiency, install, apts
Washing machines, install Energy Star
Lighting, High Efficiency Flourescent, Apt install
Boiler, new high efficiency, install
Lighting, High Efficiency Flourescent, CA, install
Lighting, occupancy sensors, install
Air Conditioners, install
Dishwasher, Install Energy Star
Low-flow showerheads, install
Low-flow aerators, install
Exhaust fans, install Energy Star
DHW indirect-fired heater, install
Insulation, Below Grade Walls
Lighting, exterior, upgrade or install
Pumps, VFD Install
Motors, Install NEMA premium efficiency
Elevator, High Efficiency, install
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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12. MPP Timeline
Notice to
60 Days ERP Submittal
Proceed
Construction
ERP Approval One Year
Completion
2011 2012
Projects Must Be In Construction by November 2011
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13. Participation Type: Existing Buildings
Condo
2%
Non-Profit Co-op
Rental 20%
20%
For-Profit
Rental
58%
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14. Participation Type: New Construction
Market
Rate
15%
Affordable
85%
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15. Interested in Participating?
Visit:
www.getenergysmart.org
Email:
MultifamilyPrograms@nyserda.org
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