HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 01/12/2010 - UPDATE: FORT COLLINS GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM DATE : January 12 , 2010
STAFF : Doug Swartz WORK SESSION ITEM
Felix Lee FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL
Pre -taped staff presentation: available
at fcgov. com/clerk/agendas. php
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
Update : Fort Collins Green Building Program.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Council identified advancing green building as a priority to support attainment of Climate
Action Plan, Energy Policy and Water Conservation Plan goals . In 2010, an interdepartmental team
led by Utilities will develop an integrated framework and specific elements of the Green Building
Program (GB Program) . The City' s Roadmap for Coordinated and Enhanced Green Building
Services, completed in 2007 with extensive input from a variety of City departments and community
stakeholders, provides the starting point for this effort.
The goal of the Green Building Program is to ensure building projects increasingly align with the
community ' s triple-bottom-line goals of a vibrant economy, healthy community and sustainable
environment for all citizens . The GB Program will support the green building transition already
occurring in the market place. It will lead to quality building projects that can demonstrate
substantive, measurable results . As part of an integrated framework addressing the built
environment, the GB Program should also dovetail with larger scale neighborhood and urban-scale
green initiatives . City processes related to green building will be relatively simple and easily
navigated.
The GB Program will develop and subsequently implement several priority elements, in three
general areas , to create an integrated framework with measurable objectives . These areas are 1 )
foundational, related to how the GB Program is designed and implemented; 2) regulatory (minimum
green building codes) ; and 3) voluntary, market-based, above-code mechanisms to encourage higher
levels of green building . These priorities reflect a balance of regulatory and voluntary approaches,
and provide a mechanism to track progress .
Code aspects of the GB Program will focus first on residential building, using the National Green
Building StandardrM as a template . Staff will monitor the on-going development of two national
commercial green building standards for their potential to become the basis for the local code .
Staff will coordinate multiple opportunities for technical and stakeholder input to the GB Program,
with potential links to the public outreach planned for the update to City Plan and the Transportation
Master Plan. The engagement process will include technical advisory committees for residential
code development and on-going updates to boards, commissions and the public.
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Green building code development will continue throughout 2010, with a goal of adoption by early
2011 . Effective dates for the new standards will be determined through the process and in
consultation with City Council .
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
Staff seeks guidance and feedback on the Green Building Program approach, including :
• Do we have the right priorities?
• Do we have an appropriate balance between regulation (codes) and voluntary measures?
• Is the timeline appropriate for code adoption?
• What information do you see as important to gather through the community engagement
process?
BACKGROUND
The City ' s Roadmap for Coordinated and Enhanced Green Building Services (GB Roadmap),
completed in 2007 with extensive input from a variety of City departments and community stakeholders,
provides a solid starting point for a concerted effort to expand green building in Fort Collins
The GB Roadmap recommendations centered on integrated approaches to :
• Mandating minimum performance standards and removing barriers ;
• Encouraging green building innovation and rewarding success, and
• Building internal City capacity to support green building.
The Fort Collins Climate Action Plan, adopted in December 2008 , provides a blueprint for making
progress toward Fort Collins' greenhouse gas reduction goals while advancing multiple other City
objectives. The CAP included several recommendations for measures related to green building :
• Construction and demolition waste drop-off site
• Regular updates of building energy codes
• Continued support for above code green building initiatives
• Require green building as a prerequisite for public financing
• Explore net zero ready homes
• Explore LEED for neighborhoods
The Fort Collins Energy Policy, adopted in January 2009, supports the community' s carbon emissions
reduction goal and includes a specific objective related to green building:
• Promote sustainable practices in homes and businesses by requiring highly energy
efficient new buildings and supporting increased efficiency in existing buildings.
The Fort Collins Water Conservation Plan, completed in 2009 , sets specific goals for water use that can
also be supported by green building practices .
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Several of the GB Roadmap recommendations were implemented in 2008 and 2009 , including the
development of a green building portal for the City' s web site (www. fcgov. com/greenbuilding ) and the
adoption of an updated commercial energy code.
New opportunities emerged in 2009 that revitalized work on the GB Program and consideration of green
building codes :
• City Council identified green building as a focus area for City staff, including green
building code development.
• A portion of funding from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
(EECBG) was allocated to fund staff to develop and implement green building codes .
• A national consensus-based model green building standard recently became available for
the residential sector (ICC 700-2008 National Green Building Standardrm) ; this is
proposed as the template for a residential green building code . At least two analogous
standards are soon to follow for the commercial sector; staff is tracking their
development and applicability as the basis of a commercial green building code .
A team of Utilities Energy Services staff has recently been working to frame the project to develop the
GB Program. A retreat was held in November 2009 to begin to engage staff from other departments and
take stock of the GB Roadmap recommendations .
The staff team has drafted a proposed approach for developing the GB Program in 2010 (attached) .
Several boards and commissions will likely have involvement in GB Program initiatives . Thus far, staff
has met with the Electric Board, the Water Board, the P&Z Board, the Building Review Board, the
Natural Resources Advisory Board, the Air Quality Advisory Board, and the Affordable Housing Board
to introduce and discuss the proposed GB Program approach.
ATTACHMENTS
1 . DRAFT Green Building Program Development Plan
2 . Roadmap for Coordinated and Enhanced Green Building Services (2007)
3 . Introduction to the National Green Building StandardTM (NGBS)
4. PowerPoint presentation
ATTACHMENT 1
Green Building Program plan AIS attachment l.doc
GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT PLAN
• DRAFT 12-31-09
Community Goals
hi 2009, City Council identified green building as an area of focus for City staff. Development and
implementation of a comprehensive Green Building Program (GB Program) can help to reach the
goals of the following plans and polices:
1. Reduce carbon emissions, per the Climate Action Plan goals (2008).
2. Reduce electricity use, per the Energy Policy goals (2009).
3. Reduce water use,per the Water Conservation Plan (2009).
Green Building Program Goal
The goal of the GB Program is to increasingly align Fort Collins' built environment with
community goals of reduced carbon emissions, reduced energy use and reduced water use,
advancing a vibrant economy,healthy community and sustainable environment for all citizens.
Green Building Program Scope
The scope of the GB Program includes Fort Collins new and existing buildings.
Green Building Program Accountability
In order to develop quantitative objectives for the GB Program and track progress over time, well-
defined metrics will be needed. These will help answer questions such as "when is a building
considered 'green'," "how green is this building?"
• Guiding Principles
• The GB Program should support the transition toward GB that is already actively occurring in
the marketplace. I.e. the City's efforts will be integrated with the efforts of the private sector and
other organizations working toward similar goals.
• As part of an integrated framework addressing the built environment,the GB Program should
dovetail with larger scale neighborhood and urban-scale green initiatives.
• The GB Program will support quality building projects that can demonstrate substantive,
measurable results.
• The GB Program will support the development of City processes that are relatively simple and
easily navigated.
Current Project Approach
A core GB Team assigned to get the current project off the ground consists of four Utilities Energy
Services staff. The starting point has been the City's Roadmap for Coordinated and Enhanced
Green Building Services (GB Roadmap), completed in 2007 with extensive input from a variety of
City departments and community stakeholders.
Based on the GB Roadmap recommendations and staff input from a recent retreat, the staff team has
identified a set of elements as the highest priorities. These priorities reflect a balance of voluntary
and regulatory approaches, as well as several important foundation elements.
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Green Building Program plan AIS attachment l.doc
• Provide incentives for projects
Voluntary, significantly exceeding minimum
market-driven, codes
above-code • Recognize GB innovation + success
• Provide education and training
Regulation • Establish GB code
• Research and document local
costs + benefits of GB
• Develop metrics and tracking system
Foundation • Revise City policies / codes / processes
to address barriers and conflicts related
to GB
The next step is to create a work plan for each element, with assistance from other City staff whose J
work bears on the measure. In this process, current status and relationships between the action item
and existing programs and codes will be reviewed. Gaps will be identified. Successful models in
other communities will be researched. Goals, objectives and scope will be defined. The process for
moving ahead will be developed, including identifying who needs to be involved (staff, external
stakeholders, contractors) and community engagement approaches. Resources will be lined up to
accomplish the work.
Work on these elements will occur during 2010. Teams responsible for this will stay in close touch
with the City Plan/Transportation Plan update project in order to keep these efforts aligned.
Staff will keep boards, commissions and City Council informed as work proceeds. Elements
needing City Council action will be prepared for the first quarter of 2011.
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Timeline
Date Milestone or Activity Description
2007 Green Building Roadmap Project
4`h quarter • Transition of Felix Lee to Utilities
2009 • Research on GB codes and standards
• Frame the GB Program. A multi-departmental green building retreat was held in
late November 2009 to discuss the direction provided by the Green Building
Roadmap and jumpstart the GB Program project.
Dec 2009 to Preliminary outreach to City boards and commissions. Core GB Team members
Jan 2010 are providing introductory.information about the GB Program project to boards
and commissions which have interest in this work.
Jan 2010 City Council Work Session, Jan 12, 2010. Present the GB Program plan and ask
City Council for feedback on direction.
151 quarter 2010 . Develop detailed work plans for highest priority program elements.
• Develop an unambiguous/objective definition of"greed' for the purposes of
measuring progress.
• Begin development of residential green building code.
• Coordinate GB Program work with City Plan and Transportation Master Plan
update project.
2° quarter • Work underway on highest priority elements while remaining work plans are
2010 completed.
• Continue coordination with City Plan and Transportation Master Plan update
project.
On-going • Work underway on all GB Program elements.
2010
• Community engagement process to provide feedback on recommendations for
the GB Program, including public events.
• Keep interested Boards and Commissions apprised of program progress and
direction.
• Monitor development of national commercial green building standards. Begin
development of commercial green building code when a template has been
selected.
Mid 2010 Provide City Council update on GB Program progress.
1 st quarter . City Council consideration of GB Program elements requiring City Council
2011 action.
• Provide City Council updates on all elements of GB Program.
2011 and Implementation and evaluation of GB Program elements.
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City of Fort Collins '
Roadmap for Coordinated and Enhanced
Green Building Services
August 28, 2007
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Acknowledgements
This plan is the result of considerable time and effort expended by a variety of people
who are committed to the community and the future of coordinated green building in
Fort Collins . The project team worked diligently to gather and analyze the information
presented in this document, and to establish an assertive yet realistic roadmap for the
future. The members of the project team that guided and developed this plan included
key City staff members with support from The Brendle Group, Inc.
Project Team
• Patty Bigner, City of Fort Collins Utilities
• Dana Leavitt, City of Fort Collins Community Planning
• John Phelan, City of Fort Collins Utilities
• Brian Woodward, City of Fort Collins Natural Resources Department
• Judy Dorsey, The Brendle Group, Inc.
• Julie Sieving, The Brendle Group, Inc.
In addition to those on the project team, thanks are extended to community members
and City staff members who participated in the interview process that informed this
plan. In particular, the project team appreciates the willingness of the staff from the
City's Natural Resources Department to help pilot the interview process, making it more
streamlined for those that followed.
Community Participants
• Lee Barker, LR Barker Builders
• Robert W. Beccard, Aqua Engineering
• George Brelig, RB + B
• Steve Byers , Energy Logic
• Carol Dollard, Colorado State University
• Arnold Drennan, Drennan Custom Contracting
• Brad Duckham, Merten Homes
• Brian Dunbar. Institute for the Built Environment
• Emily Elmore, Keller Williams Realty
• Grant Everrit, Jamestown Builders
• Sarah Fox, High Plains Environmental Center
• Bill Franzen, Poudre School District
• Dan Fuhrman, Fuhrman Landscaping
• Charlotte Harms, Component Systems
• Jason Hawk, Waste Not
• Bruce Hendee, BHA Design
• Linda Hoffmann, Nolte : Beyond Engineering
• Greg Hurst, EDAW
• Greg Jones, Porter Industries
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• Russel Lee, VF Ripley Associates, Inc.
• David Lingle, City of Fort Collins Planning and Zoning Board
• Sue McFaddin. Sustainable Strategies
• Michael Oberlander, Interwest Consulting Group
• Dean Parson, Terracon
• Aaron Pitt, Dohn Construction, Inc .
• Matthew Poncelow, Vaught Frye Architects
• Stu Reeve, Poudre School District
• Corey Rhodes, Beaudin Ganze
• Doug Ryan, Larimer County Environment and Health
• Jammie Sabin, Aspen Homes of Colorado
• Mark Shadowan, Comfort by Design
• Stephen Steinbicker, Architecture West
• Joel Tribelhorn, Stewart Title
• Jim Volpa, Sun Electric
• Mark Wanger, MW Consulting
• Jim Welch, Sun Electric
• Lara Williams, The Green Team
City Participants
• John Armstrong, Natural Resources
• Kathy Collier, Natural Resources
• Susie Gordon, Natural Resources
• Lucinda Smith, Natural Resources
• Anne Aspen, Current Planning
• David Averill, Transportation Planning
• Peter Barnes , Zoning
• Cameron Gloss , Current Planning
• Sheri Langenberger, Engineering
• Felix Lee, Neighborhood and Building Services
• Susan Lehman, Advanced Planning
• Randy Maizland, Development Review
• Clark Mapes, Advanced Planning
• Karen McWilliams, Advanced Planning
• Ted Shepard, Current Planning
• Shelby Sommer, Current Planning
• Laurie D' Audney ,Utilities
• Brian Janonis, Utilities
• Bob Micek, Utilities
• Glen Schlueter, Utilities/ Stormwater Development
• Gary Schroeder, Utilities Energy Services
• Doug Swartz, Utilities Energy Services
• Norm Weaver, Utilities Energy Services
• Carol Webb, Utilities
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Executive Summary
All indications are positive : community stakeholders, City of Fort Collins staff, and
survey results gathered from select cities around the United States suggest that Fort
Collins has strong green building programs, even exceptional in some cases . This
existing green building foundation is the basis for enhancements and improvements to
make green building a cornerstone of construction and renovation in the community.
The City is striving to become a coordinated center for advancing green building in the
Fort Collins community by increasing general awareness, raising the bar for what is
required, helping engaged stakeholders deliver high performance green buildings, and
rewarding high performers . The City also understands the importance of integrating
green building programs with what is happening in neighboring communities for a
seamless green built environment in northern Colorado .
This Roadmap for Coordinated and Enhanced Green Building Services will direct the
City's existing successful green building programs from a collection of independent
services supported by various City departments to a coordinated program. The
roadmap is the result of City guidance, community stakeholder input and research into
peer cities green building efforts . The roadmap defines a green building vision for the
City and provides specific recommendations for improvements, resulting in a path
towards a dynamic and coordinated green building plan.
The recommendations are specific actions that can be undertaken now and in the future
to sustain green building in Fort Collins . These specific actions are categorized
according to the following four general actions .
1 . Mandate minimum performance and remove barriers
2 . Encourage green building innovation
3 . Reward green building success
4 . Build internal City capacity to support green building
Table ES- 1 summarizes the recommendations in these categories according to
timeframe (short-term, mid-term, or ongoing) . Table ES-2 presents ways the City can
build internal capacity to support green building.
The roadmap also proposes creating a Green Building Team to implement the short-
and medium-term recommendations . In addition to coordinating existing programs and
services , the team's responsibilities will include building awareness and support for
green building, both internally and externally.
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Table ES- i . Recommendations for Reaching Green Building Vision
Action Short-term Mid -term Ongoing
(within 1 year) (within 3 years)
Mandate Minimum Update commercial energy 0 Research all City codes/standards Review and update
Performance and code requirements . to identify barriers and residential and commercial
Remove Barriers opportunities . energy code requirements on
• Create green building code a regular basis .
compliance application tools .
• Require green building as
prerequisite for public financing .
Encourage Create web-based 0 Research potential incentives for Establish a green building
Innovation coordinated access to City green building related to track for new projects .
green building resources . development review, permitting ,
• Promote Integrated Design and inspection .
Assistance Program to . 0 Provide benchmarking tools for
• Create targeted green existing buildings .
building information for 0 Provide design target tools for new
typical citizens . buildings .
• Sponsor external green 0 Identify needs and provide external
building events . training/education opportunities .
Reward Success Continue existing financial 0 Develop water Evaluate/implement
rebate programs . efficiency/conservation value technology-specific rebates
• Evaluate prescriptive and/or structure . for energy and water
performance building conservation .
rebates for residential Provide public recognition for
customers . green building
leaders/success stories .
Build Internal City Create a Green Building Benchmark City buildings and Develop a process for
Capacity Team to implement the improve existing building continuous improvement of
roadmap . performance . City green building services .
Build consensus among City Convert this project's matrix of Develop internal City
leaders and management for green building programs and education program related to
a green building vision for services to a useful tool for green green building .
Fort Collins . building professionals . Promote/coordinate State and
• Raise awareness of LEED regional partnerships/efforts .
requirements for new City Research and document the
buildings . local economic benefits of
green building .
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Table of Contents
CITYOF FORT COLLINS ' ...................................................................................................................................... I
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ........................................................................................................................................ I
EXECUTIVESUMMARY ...................................................................................................................................... III
TABLEOF CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................... VI
1 .0 BACKGROUND............................................................................................................................................ 1
2.0 DEFINITION OF GREEN BUILDING ......................................................................................................3
3 .0 VISION FOR GREEN BUILDING IN FORT COLLINS .........................................................................4
3 . 1 COMMUNITY VISION FOR GREEN BUILDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 .2 CITY ' S ROLE IN SUPPORTING THE VISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4.0 GREEN BUILDING ROADMAP RECOMMENDATIONS .................................................................... 5
4. 1 RECOMMENDATIONS TO MANDATE MINIMUM PERFORMANCE AND REMOVE BARRIERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.2 RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENCOURAGE INNOVATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.3 RECOMMENDATIONS TO REWARD SUCCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5.0 GREEN BUILDING ROADMAP COORDINATION............................................................................... 9
5 . 1 BUILDING INTERNAL CAPACITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5 .2 INTERNAL COORDINATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1
5 .3 EXTERNAL COORDINATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1
5 .4 PERIODIC PROGRAM REVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1
6.0 NEXT STEPS............................................................................................................................................... 12
APPENDIX A- PROJECT SCOPE AND PROCESS
APPENDIX B- FORT COLLINS EXISTING GREEN BUILDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
APPENDIX C- PROJECT INTERVIEW PROCESS AND OUTCOME
APPENDIX D- SUMMARY OF EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS
APPENDIX E- SURVEY OF PEER CITY' S GREEN BUILDING PROGRAMS
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1 . 0 Background
The City of Fort Collins offers green building programs and services through several
departments depending on the nature of the service . While the City has a number of
good and successful service offerings , the City recognizes that in order to achieve greater
success , a coordinated approach is necessary. To answer this need, the City of Fort
Collins prepared this plan to coordinate and advance green building programs , services ,
and resources . The aim is a cohesive program that will streamline the City's green
building efforts and make them seamless to community users .
Figure 1 illustrates how the City's green building services are related to a wide range of
sectors, building types , topic areas , services and policy approaches that influence the
built environment of Fort Collins .
Sectors
residential
commercial
Existing Services
Buildings awareness
operations technical
renovation incentives
deconstruction
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BUILDING
SERVICES
New Approach
Buildings voluntary
design and mandated
construction
Topic
Areas
site , energy,
water, IEQ ,
waste
Figure is Green Building and the Built Environment
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This plan is a roadmap for the future of the City's green building programs and services .
The roadmap is the result of City guidance, community stakeholder input, and research
into peer cities green building efforts (Figure 2) . The City project team was comprised
of representatives from the Utilities , Community Planning and Natural Resources
Departments . The objectives of the Green Building Roadmap project were to :
• Optimize the effectiveness of existing programs and services ;
• Provide a common City vision and definition related to green building ;
• Explore new programs and services ;
• Address both real and perceived barriers, and
• Actively promote participation in green building programs .
Guidance from City project team
Surveys of
Surveys of other key existing City
cities/organizations services and
programs
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• Consensus definition
• Vision
• Recommendations
Figure 2 : Green Building Roadmap Project Process
A simple analogy for the desired cohesive program is a structure with a foundation,
bricks, and mortar. The foundation of the green building program is made up of the
existing programs and services , existing strengths (both within the City and the
community at large) , and a consensus green building definition. The bricks are
enhancements to the City's existing programs as well as the proposed new program
recommendations presented in this plan . Finally, the mortar is made up of enhanced
City capacity to provide the services required to support successful and green building in
this community.
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The remaining sections of this reportoffer more detail regarding the definitions of green
building for the public at large and for the City and green building professionals in
particular, the City's vision for its Green Building Roadmap, recommendations for
achieving the vision, and the program coordination necessary to be successful .
In addition, supplementary information is included as appendices to (A) further detail
the project scope and process, (B) describe existing City green building programs and
services, (C) describe the interview process and the results thereof, (D) present
interview notes , and (E) document the peer city survey results .
Finally, three key terms are often used throughout this document - matrix,
recommendations and roadmap. Please note each term's respective description in the
context of this report:
• Matrix: this term refers to the tool created for this project to document the City's
existing green building programs and services (Appendix B) , as well as the programs
and services surveyed from other cities (Appendix E) .
• Recommendations : this term refers specifically to the recommendations described in
Sections 4 and 5 .
• Roadmap : the roadmap is the overall intent described in this document and includes
the definition of green building, the vision for the green building program and the
recommendations for reaching the vision.
2 . 0 Definition of Green Building
A consensus definition of green building was one of the objectives of this project. A
consensus definition serves as a platform for interdepartmental planning and
coordination, as well as clear and consistent communication with the public.
On the basis of stakeholder input received during project interviews combined with
direction from City staff, two distinct definitions of green building emerged. The first
definition applies as a brief and simple definition for public outreach, while the second
provides a detailed working definition useful to City staff and green building
professionals :
Outreach : Green building : better buildings for people, prosperity, and the planet.
Detailed : Green buildings are designed, constructed, and operated to provide
maximum benefit to people, prosperity and our planet. Green buildings demonstrate a
reduced carbon footprint, energy efficiency, water conservation, waste minimization,
resource-efficient materials, pollution prevention, and improved indoor air quality to
conserve natural resources and improve environmental quality — both indoors and out.
Green building practices extend these concepts to the entire built environment for the
life cycle of new and existing buildings, their surrounding sites , and transit
interconnections .
These two definitions serve to reach out to the community while offering more
substance to those involved on a daily basis in green building in Fort Collins .
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3 . 0 Vision for Green Building in Fort Collins
A vision for the future of green building in Fort Collins is a direct result of evaluating
feedback from all of the interview participants . The feedback was used to develop an
overall vision for the community as well as a vision for the City's role in supporting and
enabling progress and success .
3 . 1 Community Vision for Green Building
The community vision for green building in Fort Collins is a dynamic and coordinated
green building environment that builds upon existing programs and services . Looking
ahead three years , the community vision for green building in Fort Collins may appear
like this :
• Specific neighborhoods stand out as shining examples of urban renewal — green
from the ground up — while others show how to redevelop existing buildings
around green principles .
• The built environment experiences a dramatic reduction in greenhouse gas
emissions , building owners enjoy lower utility bills, and occupants have
improved health .
• The community is investing locally in distributed renewable energy installed on
green buildings .
• The majority of building permit applicants are voluntarily adopting principles of
green building .
• There are visibly more solar-powered homes and businesses, including low-
income housing and a mix of leading edge , zero-energy homes and buildings .
• There is an increased awareness and action around higher density land-use
patterns and smaller square footage for occupancy — quality over quantity.
• Consumers have a better understanding of the ecological impacts of their
building choices .
• From K- 12 through higher education, there is a system for teaching the
principles of green building and there are career paths for professionals to work
in this field.
• The community attracts and retains jobs in green building . Fort Collins is seen
as a model city for green building attracting businesses and tourists .
3 . 2 City' s Role in Supporting the Vision
The City aspires to become a coordinated center for advancing green building in the Fort
Collins community by increasing general awareness , raising the bar for what is required,
helping engaged stakeholders achieve better and greener buildings , and rewarding high
performers .
As part of walking the talk, the City also seeks to have all of its buildings green, both new
and existing. In addition, the City hopes to integrate its green building programs with
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what is happening in neighboring communities for a seamless green built environment
in northern Colorado .
4 . 0 Green Building Roadmap Recommendations
This section presents the recommendations of the roadmap to achieve the vision set out
in Section 3 . These recommendations were developed on the basis of the following :
• Feedback received during the interview process ;
• Survey information gathered from other cities around the United States with
similar green building goals and/or regional characteristics, and
• Guidance from the interdepartmental City project team .
For a comprehensive approach to address all City of Fort Collins citizens — regardless of
their experience and knowledge related to green building — recommendations are
organized according to the following categories that indicate level of performance
relating to green building :
• Mandate minimum performance and remove barriers ;
• Encourage innovation, and
• Reward success .
A fourth category of recommendations was identified and developed as part of this
roadmap . This category addresses the internal capacities at the City needed to execute
this roadmap . This internally-focused category, along with other internal
considerations , is addressed in Section 5 .
The roadmap recommendations are further organized by anticipated timeframes
generally defined as follows :
• Short-term : recommendation achievable in less than 1 year;
• Mid-term : recommendation achievable within 3 years, and
• Ongoing : any recommendation that is anticipated to have a continuous timeline
in order to ensure success .
It is important to note that all City green building programs and services need to
accommodate a wide range of audiences . The audience for green building programs and
services ranges from public citizens to professional service providers - any of which may
fall into categories of those who are completely unaware of green building, those who
are aware and interested in green building , and those who are already fully committed
and practicing green building .
The Green Building Roadmap recommendations are summarized in Table 1, and
described in more detail n Sections 4 . 1 through 4 . 3 •
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Table i . Recommendations for Reaching Green Building Vision
Action Short-term Mid -term Ongoing
(within 1 year) (within 3 years)
Mandate Minimum Update commercial energy 0 Research all City codes/standards Review and update
Performance and code requirements . to identify barriers and residential and commercial
Remove Barriers opportunities . energy code requirements on
• Create green building code a regular basis .
compliance application tools .
• Require green building as
prerequisite for public financing .
Encourage Create web-based 0 Research potential incentives for Establish a green building
Innovation coordinated access to City green building related to track for new projects .
green building resources . development review, permitting ,
• Promote Integrated Design and inspection .
Assistance Program . 0 Provide benchmarking tools for
• Create targeted green existing buildings .
building information for 0 Provide design target tools for new
typical citizens . buildings .
• Sponsor external green 0 Identify needs and provide external
building events . training/education opportunities .
Reward Success 0 Continue existing financial 0 Develop water Evaluate/implement
rebate programs . efficiency/conservation value technology-specific rebates
• Evaluate prescriptive and/or structure . for energy and water
performance building conservation .
rebates for residential Provide public recognition for
customers . green building
leaders/success stories .
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4. 1 Recommendations to Mandate Minimum Performance and Remove Barriers
Short-term
• Update commercial energy code requirements . The commercial energy code
references an antiquated version of ASHRAE Standard go . i . The Neighborhood
and Building Services Department is reviewing updated code requirements with a
target of presenting plans to Council by the end of 2007. The most recent version
of ASHRAE Standard go . l is 2004 .
Mid-term
• Research all City codes and standards through the lens of green building -
including energy codes , building codes , land codes, etc. - to identify barriers and
determine opportunities . Appendix B lists twenty City programs that are
regulatory in nature . This project identified the sections of the various codes and
standards that influence some related aspect of green building. However, each
section of code needs to be reviewed in detail to identify specific opportunities or
barriers to the promotion of green building.
• Create code compliance application tools related to green building for external
customer use . Many green building practices are variations on activities that
happen in all development and construction projects . Specific green building
compliance tools will support a smooth regulatory process for green projects .
• Require green building as a prerequisite for any projects that offer public
financing . The City already has Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) goals for new City buildings . This recommendation suggests new policies
requiring green building targets for projects that receive direct or indirect public
financing from the City.
Ongoing
• Review and update all residential and commercial energy codes on a regular
basis, with an instituted commitment to aggressive review. City energy codes
could be tied to the "latest version" of standards that are regularly updated by
the sponsoring organizations (IRC, ASHRAE, etc. ) .
4. 2 Recommendations to Encourage Innovation
Short-term
• Create web-based coordinate access to City green building resources through a
web-based portal . The City offers over 30 programs and services related to green
building (Appendix B) . However, there is no coordinated access and navigation
for citizens or green building professionals to identify, understand and
participate in these services . This recommendation is the highest priority and
first task for the Green Building Roadmap .
• Increase promotion of Fort Collins Utilities ' Integrated Design Assistance
Program (IDAP) . The IDAP offers technical and financial assistance to
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commercial projects that set high performance energy goals . The program has a
whole building integrated design track and a prescriptive component based
option . For the whole building track, there is funding for both design incentives
and performance incentives . However, the program has supported a small
fraction of the overall development that occurs in Fort Collins .
• Create targeted green building information for typical citizens . Awareness of the
practices and benefits of green building is low amongst most Fort Collins
citizens . The City can play an effective role in providing clear and informative
green building outreach to citizens .
• Sponsor external events with a green building focus . The City can also provide
leadership to build momentum in the community for green building with a
coordinated plan for sponsorship of events such as the Sustainable Living Fair,
Poudre School District Sustainable Schools Conference and the Environmental
Program Series and support for organizations such as the Institute for the Built
Environment and the Northern Colorado Branch of the US Green Building
Council .
Mid-term
• Review potential green building incentives identified during the survey, both
non-monetary and monetary, related to development review, permitting, and
inspection . Incentives for green building related to the City's regulatory process
need research and evaluation, followed by high level management discussions .
• Provide benchmarking tools (energy and water) for existing buildings .
Benchmarking is a powerful tool directing and motivating building owners or
tenants to improve the efficiency of their operations . However, simple and easy
to use tools are needed to simplify the process .
• Provide design target tools (energy and water) for new buildings . For new
buildings , energy and water design targets provide clear direction to design
teams seeking to create high performance green buildings .
• Identify training/education needs and provide external training/education
opportunities . Advancing green building will require skilled practitioners at both
the professional and trade levels . The City has a history of providing training and
education opportunities which can be expanded to recognize the ties to green
building.
Ongoing
• Establish a green building track for new projects . Ultimately, the City should
strive to have a green building track through the regulatory process for new
projects that incorporates all of these recommendations .
4. 3 Recommendations to Reward Success
Short-term
• Continue existing financial rebate programs (e . g . , rebates available through
Electric Efficiency Program, LightenUP, IDAP, etc. ) . Financial incentives both
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encourage innovation and reward success . The Utility programs funded by Platte
River Power Authority and Fort Collins Utilities should continue to reward
leading edge energy efficiency solutions .
• Evaluate prescriptive and/ or performance rebates for residential buildings .
Utility incentive programs for residential customers have been focused primarily
on end-use technologies . This recommendation targets potential incentives for
residential buildings , in a similar fashion to how the IDAP and EEP function for
commercial facilities .
Mid-term
• Develop a value structure for water efficiency and conservation. Water
conservation does not yet have an agreed upon financial benefit. Development of
a consensus value structure for water will the potential of incentives for water
efficiency and conservation .
Ongoing
• Continue to evaluate and implement technology-specific rebates for energy and
water conservation (e . g . , rebates for ENERGY STAR equipment) . Energy
efficiency programs need to be evaluated on an on-going basis in relation to
updates and changes to federal, state and local standards .
• Provide public recognition for green building leaders/success stories . The City is
in a unique position to provide recognition to the wide range of participants in
green building . Owners and developers , architectural and engineering designers ,
contractors, trades men and women, equipment suppliers and building tenants
all play important roles in successful green building . The Green Building Team
should consider existing avenues for recognition (case studies , Urban Design
Awards , Climate Wise, etc. ) as well as new models .
5 . 0 Green Building Roadmap Coordination
5 . 1 Building Internal Capacity
These internally-focused recommendations are intended to address the City's capacity
needs to execute the roadmap, as well as coordination and advancement of the City's
own green building performance . Employing the same timeline definitions as Section 4,
Table 2 presents recommendations targeted at the City's internal capacity to provide
green building services . As with the Section 4 recommendations , all of the following
recommendations should take into account a wide range of staff knowledge and
experience with green building.
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Table 2 . Actions for Building City Green Building Capacity
Short-term Mid -term Ongoing
(within 1 year) (within 3 years)
• Create a Green Building Team to Benchmark City buildings and Develop a process for continuous
implement the roadmap improve existing building improvement of City green building
• Build consensus among City performance . services .
leaders and management for a Convert this project's matrix of Develop internal City education
green building vision for Fort green building programs and program related to green building .
Collins . services to a useful tool for Promote/coordinate State and
• Raise awareness of LEED green building professionals . regional partnerships/efforts .
requirements for new City Research and document the local
buildings . economic benefits of green building .
Short-term
• Create an interdepartmental Green Building Team to implement the short and
mid-term roadmap recommendations .
• Build consensus among City leaders and management for a green building vision
for Fort Collins . The vision in Section 3 is suggested as a starting point for City
leaders to create a high level consensus green building vision for the community.
• Raise awareness of Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED)
requirements for new City buildings . The City has adopted LEED Gold as a target
for new City buildings .
Mid-term
• Benchmark City buildings (energy and water) and improve existing building
performance . Efforts are underway to improve the efficiency of existing buildings
with technology and equipment upgrades , and to track the utility use and cost of
City buildings .
• Convert this project's matrix of City green building programs and services to a
useful tool for green building professionals . The green building matrix in
Appendix B is a valuable map of available programs and services . The matrix
could become part of the coordinated access and navigational tools developed
under the encourage innovation recommendations .
Ongoing
• Develop a process for continuous improvement of City green building services .
• Develop internal City education program related to green building . As occupants
in City buildings which will become more efficient and green, all City employees
have a role to play in implementing and maintaining green practices .
• Promote/coordinate State and regional partnerships/efforts . There are many
stakeholder organizations with a role to play for successful regional green
building . The City needs to be an active and effective advocate for green building
in Northern Colorado .
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• Research and document the local economic benefits of green building. Green
building has the potential to provide a range of local economic benefits , from job
creation to reduced utility costs .
5 . 2 Internal Coordination and Organizational Structure
Creating and maintaining a leading green building program will require leadership from
various City departments as well as grassroots adoption of new ideas by City staff.
The internal City organization related to green building will reflect the wide range of
activities shown in the roadmap . Green building services will continue to be provided to
citizens through a number of departments that affect the range of green building aspects
and processes (such as Community Planning, Neighborhood and Building Services ,
Natural Resources and Utilities) .
The dual objectives of the proposed organizational plan are :
• Expand and develop departmental offerings related to green building, and
• Make the information, programs , and services as seamless as possible from a
citizen's perspective .
The roadmap recommends creating a Green Building Team to implement the short- and
medium-term recommendations . . The team will ideally be comprised of a maximum of
six persons from Community Planning, Neighborhood and Building Services, Natural
Resources, Utilities , and the City Manager's Office . The team will likely meet on a
monthly basis for 6 months to 1 year, after which meetings may be shifted to a quarterly
basis . In addition to coordinating existing programs and services , the team's
responsibilities will include building awareness and support for green building, both
internally and externally.
5 . 3 External Coordination
External coordination is an important element to this roadmap's success . Optimizing
relationships and coordination with regional jurisdictions and organizations was
identified as a key recommendation . Possible jurisdictions include Larimer County and
surrounding communities . Potential partner organizations include Colorado State's
Institute for the Built Environment, the U. S . Green Building Colorado Chapter, Platte
River Power Authority, the Northern Colorado Clean Energy Cluster and the Colorado
Governor's Energy Office . The participants in the Green Building Team, in conjunction
with their respective departments , would be responsible for the green building related
coordination with these external or regional organizations .
5A Periodic Program Review
Two important aspects of any structure for continuous improvement are periodic
reviews and accountability. A number of program review elements that inherently are
periodic in nature are already in this roadmap of recommendations :
• Review and update all energy codes on a recurring basis, with an instituted
commitment to aggressive review;
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• Continue to evaluate and implement technology-specific rebates for energy and
water conservation, and
• Convene a proposed Green Building Team to meet on a quarterly basis, at
minimum.
Accountability and metrics are important to ensure the effectiveness of programs and
services and to track overall progress . Metrics can be both qualitative and quantitative
in nature . Potential metrics collected from interviews and surveys include the following :
• Number of LEED-registered buildings
• Community carbon footprint (tracked by the Energy Management Team as part
of the Climate Task Force recommendations)
• Per capita energy use (tracked by Utilities Energy Services as part of the Electric
Energy Supply Policy reporting)
• Number of net-zero buildings
• Number of green building permits (when available)
• Number of solar-powered homes and businesses
• Affordable housing green building projects
• Number of green building related jobs
U Next Steps
The Green Building Roadmap project demonstrated the considerable enthusiasm, both
from City staff and engaged community members, to move ahead toward integrated and
high-performance green building goals . There is a documented interest in green
building and sustainability, creating a tremendous opportunity to grow green building
in Fort Collins .
The project team recognizes that it will be important not to lose momentum in the face
of many issues facing City leadership and staff on a daily basis . The responsibilities of
the project staff team in the months following the completion of this project include .
• Distribute the Green Building Roadmap report to those who participated in the
interview process .
• Make the Green Building Roadmap available on the City's website .
• Present the Green Building Roadmap to attendees of the U. S . Green Building
Council, Colorado Chapter annual conference in September.
• Present the Green Building Roadmap results and recommendations to City
management and leaders to generate understanding and commitment regarding
the roles and points of interface for working cohesively.
• Obtain feedback on recommendations and implement short-term
recommendations in the coming year.
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Appendix A- Project Scope and Process
Scope of Project
From the start, the project scope was purposefully open-ended and wide-ranging to
allow for broad consideration . Project topics and sectors were as encompassing as
possible to include all aspects where City programs and services to the external
community are applicable . Green building topics included issues of site, energy, water,
waste, indoor environmental quality, and building materials . Applicable sectors
included all sectors served by the City: residential, commercial, industrial, institutional,
non-profit, multi-family, etc.
The project considered over-arching program elements of:
• Policies
• Standards and regulations
• Outreach/education (new and existing buildings)
• Recognition (new and existing buildings)
The project also considered program phases specific to typical new construction and
existing building projects of:
• Pre-design
• Design
• Permitting
• Construction
• Inspection
• Commissioning, measurement, and evaluation
• Post-occupancy of new construction
• Major renovation/remodel
• Deconstruction
Related to project topics, one point of clarification for the project scope and the
resulting plan should be noted. The project topic of site includes issues related to the
landscape, location, orientation, and access to transportation of a green building. When
considering issues of transportation in particular, the scope of this project and plan
includes, for example, the bike racks of buildings (not the bikes) , the bus stops (not the
buses) , etc.
Furthermore, many project participants expressed interest in larger issues of
sustainability — issues that go well beyond the scope of green building programs and
services . These issues are part of a larger movement toward the concept of green
urbanism. Green building can be thought of as a component of this larger movement.
The following diagram demonstrates this relationship between green urbanism and
green building.
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Figure A- i. e. Green Urbanism and Green Building
Green Green
Urbanism Building
The scope of this particular project is focused on green building, while at the same time
recognizing that green building is only one component of a larger movement toward a
sustainable city.
Project Process
Figure A-2 summarizes the key process components that resulted in the Roadmap for
Coordinated and Enhanced Green Building Services . In tandem with the project
interviews (detailed in Appendices C and D) , the project team surveyed both programs
and services already existing in the City (detailed in Appendix B) as well as best
practices from other strategic cities and organizations throughout the United States
(detailed in Appendix Q . The City's internal project team provided guidance to the
project approach and roadmap development throughout the effort.
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Figure A- 2 : Project Process Summary
Guidance from City project team
Surveys of ` ..
Surveys of other key existing City
cities/organizations services and
programs `
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• Consensus definition
• Vision
• Recommendations
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Appendix B . Fort Collins Existing Green Building Programs and
Services
As part of the survey efforts of this project, information was collected and organized on
the City of Fort Collins' existing green building programs . This appendix first presents a
summary of the over 3o existing City programs and services . Table B- 1 then presents
more details on the existing City programs and services .
Following Table B- 1, each program or service is " mapped" to a matrix of green building
topic areas (site, energy, water, indoor environmental quality, waste and building
materials) and program elements or project phases (City policies , standards and
regulations , recognition, pre-design, design, permitting, construction, inspection,
commissioning, post-occupancy, major renovation and deconstruction) . The matrix can
therefore be used to quickly identify the applicability of a specific program to both topic
area and project phase .
Existing Programs and Services Summary
The following summary list of existing programs and services is organized according to
those that are voluntary (education/ awareness, technical/financial assistance , etc. ) and
those that are regulatory (policies , ordinances , codes, standards) .
Voluntary
• Builder's Guide to Energy Efficient Home Construction
• Climate Wise
• Clothes Washer Rebate Program
• Colorado New Home Choices
• Commercial technical assistance
• Cooling Rebate Program
• Deconstruction/construction debris (both voluntary and regulatory aspects)
• Education, training, workshops (Environmental Program Series , Business
Environmental Program Series, etc. )
• Electric Efficiency Program
• Fort Collins Urban Design Awards
• Home energy ratings
• Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®
• Integrated Design Assistance Program
• Land use code — use of solar energy, downtown districts transit stops , preliminary
review and engineering test cases
• LIGHTENUP
• Ozone reduction
• Photovoltaic net metering pilot
• Radon (both voluntary and regulatory aspects)
• REACH (Residential Energy Assistance through Community Help)
• Recycling (both voluntary and regulatory aspects)
• Sprinkler System Audit Program
• Transportation Overlay District (both voluntary and regulatory aspects)
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• Urban Design Awards
• Water conservation programs
• ZILCH (Zero Interest Loans for Conservation Help)
Regulatory
• Building code
• City Plan
• Deconstruction/construction debris (both voluntary and regulatory aspects)
• Land use code — standards on solar access, landscape, irrigation standards, parking,
lighting, buffers, pedestrian connectivity, proximity to neighborhood center, level of
service (transportation)
• Municipal Code - water rates and water wasting codes
• Mason Transportation Corridor
• Radon (both voluntary and regulatory aspects)
• Recycling (both voluntary and regulatory aspects)
• Sediment and Erosion Control Inspections for Construction
• Storm Drainage Design Criteria and Construction Standards
• Structure Plan
• Transportation Overlay District (both voluntary and regulatory aspects)
• Zoning Plan
Detailed Programs and Services Descriptions
Pages B-3 to B-8 of Table B- 1 below detail the descriptions of existing City of Fort
Collins' programs and services . Page B-9 uses a matrix to match the existing programs
(with numbers identified in B-3 to B-8) to the program elements, program phases, and
green building topics described in Appendix A. To interpret the information of Table B-
1, note the following abbreviations and their corresponding definitions :
Sector
• R = Residential : homes
• C = Commercial : all non-industrial private businesses
• Ind = Industrial : manufacturing private businesses
• Inst = Institutional : governments, K-12 schools, universities
• MF = Multifamily housing
Service
• SB = Skill building
• $ = Incentives : direct monetary (rebates , funding, grants) or other incentives
• T = Technical : assessments, on-site observations/assistance, design assistance,
permitting assistance, implementation support, inspection-related assistance
• A = Awareness
• Dev = Market/economic development : market development/evolution, jobs,
infrastructure development
Regulatory code
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• LV = Local voluntary program
• LR = Local requirement : required compliance ; city and/or county
• EV = External voluntary program
• ER = External requirement : required compliance ; regional, statewide , national (e . g. ,
Chicago Climate Exchange)
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Table B- i . Existing City Green Building Pro rams and Services
Program Name Description Sector Service Reg .
and Contact Info Code
1 Climate Wise Business outreach program to
Kathy Collier reduce their greenhouse gases SB , T,
Natural Resources through waste reduction , energy C , I , Ins A, Dev, LV
970-221 -6312 efficiency, water conservation and $
kco11ier(5)fcgov. com transportation reduction .
2 Radon
Brian Woodruff Promotes testing , system
Natural Resources installation , regulatory , passive R A, $ LV , LR
970-221 -6604 systems
bwoodruff@fcgov. com
3 Ozone Reduction
Lucinda Smith Summertime Program for
Natural Resources community member ozone R A, $ LV
224-6085 reduction
Ismith@fcgov. com
4 Regulatory Oversight
Program
Susie Gordon Ensure solid waste regulation R, MF , C A) T ' LV , LR
Natural Resources compliance Dev
970-221 -6265
s ordon fc ov. com
5 Solid Waste Reduction
Support
Susie Gordon General guidance , support ALL A, T LV
Natural Resources regarding solid waste reduction
970-221 -6265
sgordon@fcgov. com
6 Rivendell Recycling
Drop Off
John Armstrong Community recyclables drop off ALL A, $ LV
Natural Resources site
970-416-2230
jarmstrong@fcgov. com
7 ZILCH
Rene Evenson Zero interest loans to finance
Utilities home- improvement projects that
970-221 -6394 save energy, reduce water use or
revensonafcgov. com improve air quality
R $ LV
Lucinda Smith (air
quality) With regards to air quality, low
Natural Resources interest wood stove/fireplace
970-224-6085 replacement program
Ismith@&g2v. com
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Program Name Description Sector Service Reg .
and Contact Info Code
8 Deconstruction/
Construction Debris
John Armstrong Targeted related program ALL SB ' T' $ , LV , LR
Natural Resources A, Dev
970-416-2230
jarmstrong@fcgov. com
9 Integrated Design
Assistance Program Financial incentives and free
technical assistance for buildings
Gary Schroeder that perform higher than energy C , Ind , Ins , MF $ Dev, LV
Utilities T
970-221 -6395 code . Options for whole building
gschroeder@fcgov. com and prescriptive incentives .
10 LIGHTENUP Program
John Phelan Rebates for replacing inefficient
Utilities lighting with high efficiency C , Ind , Ins , MF $ , T LV
970-416-2539 technology
iphelan(Wcpov. com
11 Electric Efficiency
Program Incentives for projects which save
John Phelan electric energy and/or peak C , Ind , Ins , MF $ , T LV
Utilities demand through equipment
970-416-2539 upgrades
helan fc ov. com
12 Cooling Rebate
Program Rebates for high efficiency
John Phelan packaged air conditioning C , Ind , Ins , MF $ LV
Utilities equipment
970-416-2539
helan fc ov. com
13 Commercial Technical
Assistance Free energy assessments and
John Phelan technical assistance for C , Ind , Ins , MF T LV
Utilities commercial and industrial electric
970-416-2539 customers
jphelanafcpov. com
14 Colorado New Home Print and web format introduction
Choices to " high-performing homes , "
Doug Swartz including information about new R Dev , T, LV
Utilities home choices related to energy A
970-221 -6719 efficiency, comfort, healthy indoor
dswartz@fcgov. com air and durability .
15 Home Performance with
ENERGY STAR® One-stop diagnosis and repairs for
Doug Swartz comprehensive home SB ,
improvements related to comfort, R Dev , T, LV
Utilities energy , healthy indoor air and A
970-221 -6719 moisture .
dswartz(Qfcpov. com
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Program Name Description Sector Service Reg .
and Contact Info Code
16 Builder's Guide to
Energy Efficient Home Print and web resource useful for
Construction those building a new home or SB ,
Doug Swartz adding to an existing home . It is R Dev , T, LV
Utilities filled with architectural details that A
970-221 -6719 help avoid common problems .
dswartz fc ov. com
17 Home Energy Ratings
Subsidized home energy ratings ,
Doug Swartz SB ,
Utilities providing information about how a R Dev , T, LV
97l hies 6719 home uses energy and the best A
dswartzCcDfcgov. com places to look for energy upgrades .
18 REACH
Rene Evenson Income based weatherization
Utilities program based on whole-house R $ LV
970-221 -6394 approach
revenson@fcgov. com
19 Education , training , Environmental Program Series ,
workshops Business Environmental Program
John Phelan Series , contractor training , green R, C , Ind , Ins , SB , LV
Utilities building workshops , xeriscape MF Dev , A
970-416-2539 garden tours , composting ,
helan fc ov. com irrigation , landscaping , etc.
20 PV Net Metering Pilot
Norm Weaver Applications , interconnection , data R, C , Ind , Ins ,
Utilities acquisition for solar PV net MF T LV
970-416-2312 metering pilot
nweaver@fcgov. com
21 Water conservation
programs Programs , incentives and tips for
Laurie D 'Audney using less water—indoors and R, C , Ins , MF T , A, $ LV
Utilities outdoors
970-221 -6877
Idaudney@fcgov. com
22 Land Use Code - Solar
Orientation Standards To encourage the use of both
Shelby Sommer active and passive solar energy Dev , $ ,
Development Review systems for heating air and water R, C , Ind , lns , MF T LV , LR
Center in homes and businesses
970-416-2138
ssommer@fcgov. com
23 Land Use Code - Require preparation of landscape
Landscape Standards plan and tree protection plans that
Shelby Sommer ensure significant canopy shading Dev , $ ,
Development Review to reduce glare and heat build -up , C , Ind , lns , MF T LR
Center reduce erosion and stormwater
970-416-2138 runoff, and mitigate air pollution .
ssommer@fcgov. com
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Program Name Description Sector Service Reg ,
and Contact Info Code
24 Land Use Code - To ensure that the parking and
Parking Standards circulation aspects of all
Shelby Sommer developments are well designed
Development Review with regard to safety, efficiency and C , Ind , lns , MF Dev, $ , LR
convenience of vehicles , bicycles , T
Center pedestrian and transit, both within
ssom 6-2138 the development and to and from
sommer(u�fcpov. com surrounding areas .
25 Land Use Code -
Lighting To focus on the actual physical
Shelby Sommer effects of lighting , as well as the Dev , $ ,
Development Review effect that lighting may have on the C , Ind , lns , MF T LR
Center surrounding neighborhood .
970-416-2138
ssommer fc ov. com
26 To ensure that when the property
Land Use Code - is developed consistent with its
Buffers zoning designation , the way in
Shelby Sommer which the proposed physical Dev , $ ,
Development Review elements of the development plan R, C , Ind , lns , MF T LR
Center are designed and arranged on the
970-416-2138 site will protect the natural habitats
ssommera.f0ov. com and features both on the site and in
the vicinity of the site .
27 To ensure that all development
plans shall adequately provide
Land Use Code - vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle
Pedestrian Connectivity facilities . Both the residential and
Shelby Sommer commercial buildings should be Dev, $ ,
Development Review designed to promote an urban R, C , Ind , lns , MF T LR
Center environment that is built to human
970-416-2138 scale in order to accommodate
ssommer(d)fcpov. com pedestrians as the first priority
while also accommodating
automobiles .
28 Land Use Code - Neighborhood centers shall be in
Proximity to close proximity to residential
Neighborhood Center developments in order to meet the
Shelby Sommer needs of everyday living in R, C , Ind , lns , MF Dev , $ , LR
Development Review neighborhoods . Close proximity to T
Center such centers provides the
970-416-2138 opportunity for walking to services
ssommer fc ov. com and conveniences .
29 Land Use Code -
Preliminary Design Preliminary Design Review is an
Review in-depth opportunity for developers
Shelby Sommer to work collaboratively with City R, C , Ind , lns , MF Dev , $ , LV
Development Review departments to solve problems T
Center relating to complex developments .
970-416-2138
ssommer fc ov. com
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Program Name Description Sector Service Reg ,
and Contact Info Code
30 Land Use Code -
Engineering Test Cases
Shelby Sommer Provides a system to evaluate Dev , $ ,
Development Review green building technologies such R, C , Ind , lns , MF T LV
Center as porous pavement
970-416-2138
ssommer fc ov. com
31 City Plan Encourages sustainable practices
Clark Mapes with mixed use activity centers , Dev , $ ,
Advance Planning higher density closer to downtown , R, C , Ind , lns , MF T LR
970-221 -6225 lower density further out, reduces
cmapesOfcpov. com car trips
32 Structure Plan Follows direction from City Plan ,
Clark Mapes acts as bridge between City Plan
Advance Planning and Zoning ; regulation of the R, C , Ind , lns , MF Dev , $ , LR
970-221 -6225 Growth Management Area - areas T
cmapes(cDfcgov. com outside of city boundary with
potential to become part of city
33 Zoning Plan
Clark Mapes Regulates uses within City
Planning following direction from City Plan R, C , Ind , lns , MF Dev ,
Advance Plan , , Ind , Ins ,
$ , LR
9d Advance
and Structure Plan , forms basis for T
cmapes(cDfcgov. com Land Use Code
34 Land Use Code - Transit
Stops in Downtown To encourage multi-modal
Districts transportation within the downtown
David Averill R, C , Ind , lns , MF Dev , A LV
Transportation Planning area , reducing congestion , air
970-416-2643 pollution , etc .
daverill fc ov. com
35 LUCASS - Level of
Service Standards
David Averill Standards for transportation - R, C , Ind , lns , MF Dev , T LR
Transportation Planning streets , bicycles , pedestrians
970-416-2643
daverill fc ov. com
36 Mason Transportation Use of Bus Rapid Transit to reduce
Corridor number of vehicle trips within the
Kathleen Bracke City, reduce congestion in the R, C , Ind , lns , MF Dev , $ ,A LR
Transportation Planning downtown area , reduces air
970-224-6140 pollution
kbracke fc ov. com
37 Transportation Overlay Use of overlay district to encourage
District infill development, reduce vehicular
Anne Aspen trips , reduce development footprint Dev , $ ,T
Current Planning for vehicles , increased density , use R, C , Ind , lns , MF A LV , LR
970-221 -6206 of brownfield sites , reduce air
aas en fc ov. com pollution
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Program Name Description Sector Service Reg .
and Contact Info Code
38 Fort Collins Urban
Design Award The City hosts an annual design
Becca Henry program in which one category is C , Ind , Inst, MF A LV
Urban Designer "Green Design" .
970-221 -6226
bhenty@fcgov. com
39 Storm Drainage Design Thirteen Master drainage basin
Criteria and master plans . Standards for design
Construction Standards and construction of storm water R, C , IND , INST ,
Glen Schlueter facilities , construction erosion MF A, DEV LR
Utilities-Stormwater control , permanent erosion control ,
970-224-6065 erosion buffer limits , and water
Schlueter fc ov. com quality treatment of storm runoff.
40 Sediment and Erosion Construction site sediment and
erosion control minimum measure
Control Inspections for of compliance with the City's CDPS
Construction Stormwater permit (compliance ) .
D.A . Black Provides input on compliance with All T LV, EV
Utilities the site's State Stormwater
970-218-3011 Construction General permit
dblack@fcgov. com (education )
41 Municipal Code - Water
Rates Tiered residential water rates &
Bill Switzer seasonal commercial rates to R, C , Ind , lnst, MF $ LR
Utilities encourage water conservation .
970-221 -6713
bswitzer@fcgov. com
42 Sprinkler System Audit
Program Assessment of sprinkler systems to
Laurie D 'Audney identify problems , recommend
Utilities appropriate watering schedule and R, MF T ,A LV
970-221 -6877 educate users .
Idaudney@fcgov. com
43 Municipal Code -
Wasting Water code Wasting water is prohibited ;
Laurie D 'Audney R, C , IND , INS , M
Utilities complaints are investigated and F $ , T LR
970-221 -6877 ticketing is possible .
Idaudney@fcgov. com
44 Land Use Code -
Landscape & Irrigation New development landscape and
Standards irrigation plans are reviewed for
Laurie D 'Audney compliance with the Land Use C , Ind , lnst, MF Dev , T , $ LR
Utilities Code's water conservation
970-221 -6877 standards .
Idaudney@fcgov. com
45 Clothes Washer Rebate Rebates for the purchase of high
Program efficiency clothes washers .
Tiana Jennings Includes residential & light R, C , MF $ LV
Utilities commercial washers , not industrial
970-221 -6253 models .
tjennings@fcgov. com
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GREEN BUILDING TOPIC AREAS
GREEN BUILDING Site Energy Water Indoor Env . Waste Building
PROGRAM ELEMENTS Quality Materials
City Policies 31 , 32 , 33 , 37 31 , 32 , 33 , 37 31 , 32 , 33 , 37 31 , 32533537
City Standards and 4 , 8 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 22 22323324325 , 26 2322323 , 24 , 25 438 8
Regulations 27328129335 , 39740 27 , 28 , 29 , 35 27328329335 , 39 26327328329 , 35
Outreach/Education 134 , 518 , 19 , 1314319 ) 1319321 ) 1127143 11435 , 11315 ,
( new and existing buildings ) 36 , 37 , 39 20 , 36 , 37 36 , 37 , 39 19736337 618 , 19 8114 , 19
Recognition
( new and existing buildings ) 1 , 5 , 8 , 38 1 , 9 1 1 1 , 5 , 8 1 , 5 , 8
GREEN BUILDING PROJECT Site Energy Water Indoor Env . Waste Building
PHASE Quality Materials
New Construction
Pre-Design 1 ,4 , 51839322323 , 24 1 , 9714716722 1323 1714 174153638 135 , 8114
25326327328 , 29730 24 , 25 , 27 , 28
31532533 , 34 , 35736
37 , 39
Design 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26727 9516522 23 , 39 14716 14116
28529530 , 35 , 39 24252628
Permitting 4522523524 22 , 24 , 25 23 , 39 4
25 , 26 , 35 , 39 27 , 28
Construction 8122 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 22 , 24 , 25 23 , 39 14716 6 , 8 8
27 , 28 , 29 , 35 , 39 ,40 27 , 28
Inspection 4 , 22 , 23124125326 22323324325326 23339 14716 4
27328129335 , 39
Commissioning , 9 23 14116
Measurement and Evaluation
Existing Buildings
Post-Occupancy of New 114 , 5115 117 , 10 , 11 , 12 1118 , 21 112 , 7115 , 17 , 18 114 , 516 113 , 5115
Construction 13315317318 , 20
Major Renovation/Remodel 15 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 15716 15716
15 , 16 , 17
Deconstruction 5 , 8 5 , 8 578
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Appendix C - Project Interview Process and Outcome
Facilitated interviews of both internal City staff and external community stakeholders
were a key component of the overall project approach. The goals of these interviews
were to collect information and perspectives (including observations of real and
perceived barriers) , to assist the development/coordination of future green building
efforts and to gain buy-in for the City's roadmap .
Two rounds of interviews were completed. The first round purposefully used a small
group format (typically less than 12 participants) for the initial exploration of interview
topics, while the second round reconvened all participants in one large group to update
on project progress and present the initial roadmap outcomes for feedback. The small
groups consisted of six internal City staff groups and four community groups . The
internal City interviews included staff members from Advance Planning, Development
Review, Neighborhood/ Building Services , Natural Resources, and Utilities . Invitations
for the community groups were determined based on input from the interviewed City
staff, internal project team input and direct requests for participation in the interviews .
Overall, the response to these community invitations was very strong (additional
interviews had to be added to accommodate the number of responses) and resulted in a
very diverse mix of stakeholders involved in green building. In the end, the community
groups included building professionals (architects and various engineering disciplines) ,
builders and building trades, real estate and development industry representatives, and
other important community stakeholders involved in green building (non-profits,
Poudre School District, Colorado State University, and Larimer County) .
Each of the small group interviews explored questions and feedback regarding the
definition of green building, the existing strengths in both the City of Fort Collins as an
organization and a community from which to advance future efforts, the participants'
vision for the community and the municipal government's role in that vision and
recommendations for achieving the vision (in short, medium and long term time
frames) . The large group format summarized the input from all small groups, presented
the initial roadmap outcomes, and finally, solicited feedback on the presented
information. This information is summarized as follows .
Green Building Definition
Participants suggested that the City's green building definition :
• Use a two-tiered definition. Make the first tier of the definition brief for use with
the public, including the non-choir. Expand on defining green building in the second
tier for use with internal City staff and green building professionals .
• Emphasize the positive. Recognizing that minimizing a negative does not
eliminate the negative, define green building in a positive and restorative manner.
• Explain why. Address the motivations and benefits of green building .
• Include existing buildings and infrastructure/transportation. Clearly
include existing buildings (not just new construction) and the infrastructure
required to support green buildings , including transportation. (Note that this input
related to infrastructure should again be considered according the scope defined
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earlier for this project and as the fundamental facilities and systems serving Fort
Collins — rather than the organizational infrastructure of the City government) .
Existing Strengths
Common strengths of the City of Fort Collins both as a community and a municipal
government serve as an important foundation for the future and are helpful in
understanding the current situation in order to better inform future direction. In
general, interviews indicated that good awareness and support for green building topics
are in place both in the community (including a favorable media) and with City staff.
Many green building champions on all levels exist, including local-level champions (City
Council, City Mayor, City Manager, etc.) , regional-level champions (Clean Energy
Cluster, Denver Mayor, etc.) , and state-level champions (State Governor, etc. ) .
In terms of particular community strengths , a general respect was noted for what the
green building market and private sector has already achieved without the City having a
specific green building plan in place . Additionally, many organizations in Fort Collins
provide world-class leadership and demonstrations in green building, including Poudre
School District, New Belgium Brewing, and Colorado State University. Furthermore, the
Fort Collins community offers significant green building resources and expertise,
including the Colorado State University's Institute for the Built Environment, the Rocky
Mountain Sustainable Living Fair (event and organization) , and a depth of green
building professionals .
Many aspects of the City as a municipal organization were highlighted as existing
strengths . The City Plan itself and its elements that promote green building were often
referenced as an existing strength. The City, like the community, has significant
resources and expertise in place. Frequently highlighted programs and services included
the City's (residential and business) Environmental Series, Utilities energy services
(including the Integrated Design Assistance Program) , and Utilities wind program .
Characteristics of City programs and services also were often referenced as strengths . In
particular, the approach of City programs and services were noted as being built on a
good working relationship with the private sector. City staff was found to be generally
open, committed, and accessible . Finally, a common highlighted strength was the
existing municipal electric and water utility infrastructure that allows the City direct
involvement in policy (e .g. , Electric Energy Supply Policy) and approach (e.g. ,
stormwater treatment watershed approach) .
Vision
Common themes used to describe the vision of future success, both for the City
organization and the community, were as follows :
Community/Market
• Growth in green building jobs
• Regional leadership and influence
• Mainstream community support and involvement
• Market infrastructure in private sector
• National recognition
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Internal City Capabilities
• Well-established pipeline of services for citizens
• Programs that are helpful to end users
• Green building as second nature to highly skilled operational staff
• Coordinated effort among departments
Recommendations
Interview recommendations for successfully achieving the community and City vision
were critical in determining the recommendations presented in Section 4 of this
roadmap document. All recommendations received during the interview process are
documented in Appendix D .
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Appendix D . Summary of External Stakeholder Interviews
Appendix D summarizes comments made by participants in the external community
stakeholder interviews . There were four community interviews held with 31 people
participating . The external stakeholder group interviews were seen as an essential
element of the project process in order to be inclusive and to ensure that the final
roadmap fits the community's expectations .
Interview Questions and Feedback :
Regarding Current Programs and Services :
• What does "green building" mean to you? (roundtable response)
- Liked the "strawman"
- A better building, from materials to environmental impacts to energy
efficiency to water management, all the components — trying to build a better
building
- Realization that there's a bottom line cost factor — a balance of what the
owner can afford and not scare them away from that process because we make
it too restrictive
- Focus on the benefits for people living there : greater durability, improved
IAQ , comfort, and energy efficiency and resource conservation
- High performance buildings , education is critical part — kids growing up in
great schools will come to expect that kind of thing . Interested developers ,
clean energy cluster, nationally leading school district, building Fort Collins as
the go-to place like Portland or Austin should be a goal . Must also be
malleable because constantly changing . What is today will be beyond
tomorrow. Kinard is beyond Bacon . . .the more we can spread the good word,
the more likely they'll understand . Existing buildings should be included too ,
not just new construction .
- All our kids go to Zach, Kinard, FRHS — so thank you PSD
- Productivity of the workers and with the right design team green buildings
don't have to cost more . Integrated design is key/important. People, Planet,
Profit is a key paradigm — that's what Seven Generations is about. Need to
look at all 3 of those . Working on first LEED- EB in Fort Collins , to be
certified in next 3 months (on a 2 -year old building) . CSU so lucky to have
them as a resource — IBE are great leaders .
- a) health of building and health of getting to the buildings — healthier
community; b) greening of AIA HQ and meeting 2030 challenge of zero
carbon — early systems integration and coordination ; c) rehab of existing
buildings
- responsible stewards of our individual role in the building, everyone taking
their working through the process and think about what you do now and how
it affects the future .
- progressive construction — defined as basically meeting our needs without
sacrificing nature or the future . We've conquered the need for shelter, the
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desire for comfort, so now need to conquer what's next — what's best for
nature and the future
- designing and constructing in an integrated and environmentally sensitive
fashion
inside, outside, everything
- construction buildings that last, are energy efficient, and comfortable
- irrigation systems that conserve water but are still aesthetically pleasing and
use alternative water sources (non-potable)
- conserving resources (water, energy, etc.)
- projects that are sustainable for the environment and people
creativity and resourcefulness
designing and installing landscapes that last, conserve water, use less fertilizer
and pesticides
- building constructed from sustainable material, healthy, energy efficient and
durable
technique and practice combined with materials to end up at that place
- sustainable, healthy, energy efficient, plus locally sourced projects
verification, documentation, auditing, or assessment, actual performs as
designed
- zero energy as a goal
civil infrastructure, water quality, broader issue of site development
building that gives back more than it takes
- measurement or variable to account for waste- use less resources to build
take an existing and do what you can with price factored in to make green
- 3 characteristics- energy efficiency, resource conservation, and indoor quality
- Affordable to the consumer
- Net energy producer building, meets certain standards that are easy to talk
about, consistent with city goals
- Universal, building where people live and work in an environment where
people can continue to live for future generations
Teaching young people green building and respect for environment so they
understand the lifestyle to be lived from here on out
- Minimizing waste in green building, healthy local materials, education about
Building in an environmentally sensitive and sustainable manner
- Irrigation/water use- building needs to work with elements in the landscape
to enhance green-ness of building
Quality of life- cleaner, healthier environment, in economics, and in
renewable energies that enhance our national defense/security
- Greener materials, less waste
- Sustainable approach- more energy efficient, less waste, continual process
- Not building a building
• Review "strawman" green building definition (save word-smithing offline,
consensus definition will result from final city plan)
- Q : is green building only or a subset of more general sustainability?
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- Julie's explanation about noun versus verb and bike rack vs . bike, etc. but
welcome feedback/comments
- Different labels get confusing — define and separate what it includes and how
fits into broader sustainability — where does high performance fit in? Which
is a subset of which?
- Jammie Sabin — his focus is on energy efficiency, but general public term is
Energy Star, high performing homes , LEED , but think "Green" is the
comprehensive all-inclusive idea, all else is a subset.
- Lifecycle
- Where is sustainability in all of this ? Carbon footprint?
- Who is this title being presented to ? If general public, keep it simple . If for
people working in this, can have more detailed title .
- Two-tiered definition : quick, more extended
- Sustainability is the broader umbrella. Green building is a program within
that.
- On green building, `building' can be confusing because people think of
structure versus construction — again noun vs . verb
- Something that's beyond our current capabilities but not our vision is
deconstruct-ability, cradle to cradle concept, set our eyes towards it . Replace
demolition with deconstruction .
- Change green building to green communities (green urbanism)
- Address buying local
- Energy efficiency and conservation
- Occupants
- Length- too long, make into 2 paragraphs
- Social equity
- Comfort (ex : Fossil Ridge HS is a better learning environment
- From a home selling perspective : affordable- not just for the elite
- Economic standpoint, many eco-friendly building materials are becoming
economically viable in the market (concrete siding, energy efficient furnaces ,
etc. )
- Codes are getting better- less than io % leakage in furnaces
- Energy star- 1/2 of heat lost is through cracks , not insulation
- Initial, up-front cost that intimidates people but long term is going way down
and in some cases there is a payback in a few years
- Interest specific- not detailed, adequate
GB is designing, constructing, and dismantling human formed environments
- Get away from minimizing damage to more positive language about benefits
- Missing the "why"- choir here so needs to be in definition to justify to other
- Notion of precautionary principle- act on problems before all the data is in
- Wake up people- be more severe
- Why seems to be changing since the election and in the press
- Timing is right
- Energy cluster- being leaders , pride in community, one justification that
makes sense . Opportunity to lead, fulfill CEC vision as a national player
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Narrowness of surrounding landscape- more infrastructure side ,
transportation (for example, porous pavement, natural system storm
drainage) needed in definition
- Definition strives to be complete, but implies that everything must be done to
be green- allow for participation in stages or do at least parts of
Both new and existing and how to apply
- Process way of thinking will promote it to those who see it as an event
Seems focused on new construction rather than the built environment
- Bring existing stuff into the definition
- Existing landscape and water usage
- Every building is an existing building- including the ones to be built
- Retrofitted and renovated should be added
• Feedback about existing city green building programs summary list
(handed out and explained) How does it hit you? Longer than expected? Shorter?
- Longer than realized, recognized only 1/2 of what's on here and I thought I was
pretty savvy.
- How many are redundant? How many clash? How effective are they?
- No redundancies, but yes need to look at how they interact?
- Effectiveness, some is measured. . . on utilities side
What is LIGHTENUP? Re-branding of lighting part of EEP .
- Dark Sky (like Tucson, Albuquerque)
Wind Power isn't on here, why?
- Feel that voluntary programs are more effective than regulatory
- Would like to see City step up on energy code side (will be 2004 by end of
year. Commercial is now catching up to residential) Already adopted as
baseline in design assistance program
- Natural resource programs? ? Where are they on this list? We get a lot of PR
in FC on open space and natural areas
Same comment re : long range planning — if they don't set a policy now, in 20
years will be too late
- Other towns give incentives on densities
City's own policy on City buildings being LEED certified should be highlighted
How do I find out about these programs? One idea is a collective web-site for
external folks .
- Radon for example- information and education made it known about
REACH- income based weatherization services
- Longer than known about
- Departments involved- 3 but also planning
- Structure plan- relationship of things to each other in city
- Land use plan voluntary- just stuff listed
List but no idea of impact, the metrics, the cost and results
- Had to search for this info- how can we get this info out to people easier?
- Residential only right now, not much for commercial right now
Auditing of sprinkler systems done in Loveland
- Carrots on the electric side but not the water side
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• Review of Current Green Building Topic Areas Matrix (handout of grid
drafted for internal , existing City programs- about 40 , to be used to see gaps, get
arms around the information, evaluate/benchmarking, inform the plan and
communicate to the public) :
- Structure is a good idea . Will help with informing people in a uniform
approach.
- Imagine as a clickable web thing.
- Who is the public- who does each program target
- Public will look at personally so need to be able to tell what they can qualify
for, etc.
- Bring together in a comprehensive vision or policy?
- Important to have a policy in place (example- wind)
- Over-riding city goal is important
• What are the existing green building strengths to build on? (current city
and other areas of strength in the region, very respectful of what market has already
done, and can serve as a foundation for the plan) :
- Poudre school district
- CSU, IBE
- Expertise in the community, design professionals
- Clean Energy Cluster
- Interesting that Vestas is coming to Windsor — awareness that businesses
want to relocate here, big deal entertaining those types of employers ; but
they're not in Fort Collins
The City's design assistance program is a very big strength — a free resource to
stir up the conversation for the owner/design team to hear
- Champions at certain times . We have an aware and politically astute mayor
and city manager who are behind these concepts and are willing to put actions
behind words, which is huge .
- Success of PSD is linked to FCU and PRPA even WAPA. They've been behind
success of PSD for many years .
- Personnel within FCU will answer any and all questions (even stupid ones) to
projects
- Blending with area communities in the region — that's healthy sustainability
- A sympathetic media — will publish green things in a heart beat.
- Governor Ritter was just here — we have an advocate at the Governor's office,
as well Mayor Hickenlooper
- Judy Dorsey — taught us all a lot . . .
- Environmental Series is a great outreach program that the City has
- Like the fact that City staff come to " Green Drinks " and mingle with the lowly
peasants — staff is accessible .
- City adopts green on departmental level, but there's no department. A
strength that all the departments are doing this on their own — hope that's
continued and encouraged .
- FC is fairly progressive with GB
- A lot of LEED companies in area
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- Potential, lot of like-minded people, big opportunity
- Many people quite open to GB
- Enjoyment for visitors- new developments, looks nice because things have to
Land use code and city plan- density requirements
- Gary Schraeder- integrated design plan program
- Communication- open houses , demonstrations, advertising, good ways to
communicate already there
- City is a leader- most advanced in radon, recognized, city and council involved
- Environment/scenery is so nice you can see the result of what GB is trying to
achieve
- Low utilities, so adding a tax would be affordable
- Utilities- education programs are impressive, integrated design program
Chamber of Commerce is promoting, awards, etc.
Expertise in Northern Colorado is great
- Community awareness
CSU is a resource
- Rare relationship between public and private- city is open to working with
private, sharing ideas
PSD
City as a leader, inspiring, helping others
- Voluntary, grassroots versus dictated
New Belgium Brewery
- Expertise on city staff
- Wind program, renewable energy program
Stakeholder resource
- Looking outside and learning from others- not reinventing the wheel
- Very interested and active people who want to participate
City has been helpful to Green Builders
- City ownership of utility, which funds stuff
Buy-in by utilities who see advantage and help fund- no choice due to costs as
power plants are expensive
- Building department is fairly progressive and willing to listen
- Environmental community- paid for first wind stuff
PSD
- Neenan Co- very proactive- recycling
- New Belgium Brewery
CSU
- City Environmental series is a great educational tool
- Utilities- wind program
Community awareness
- Sustainable living fairs
Weather patterns are ideal for solar
Private waste haulers- many compete and advance technology
- Private groups taking the lead compared to city
City and PRPA light and power incentive programs
- Publishers on board and providers of information
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Vision :
• What is your vision for the City's coordinated green building programs
in 3 years? (take a nap, you wake up in 3 years, what do you see, think big, you
define what success is) .
- Embracing a SMS at the City-external level
Redevelopment of North Side be an example of how to do urban renewal
green from the ground up
- City acts as a coordinated center for education and learning; push champions
in each area to a more sustainable approach using incentives ; mandates to
cover the minimum bar;
- What does success look like on the EB side? Education on how to understand
systems approach; follow-up on energy management — working knowledge,
steps , also winners, recognition, honoring that in a community sense and
showing that any building out there is capable
- Way to get to a better life is through competition — easy to accept change
when you see someone doing well and want to emulate that
Vision that the City moves away from the City's vision and start to incorporate
what's going on in this community — Wellington, Timnath, Larimer County —
so we don't have hodgepodge approach where good thinking goes into this but
will others fell left out of the process? Need strong liaison — currently
resistance to cross border dialogue.
Reduce carbon footprint; reduce per capita energy; increase physical health of
community — the free market is doing that most effectively right now — so
echo put out incentives and let market figure out how to get it done.
- Larimer County link through natural resources, long range planning,
connecting region so not separate enclaves
Education in PSD continue to be leader for fostering the ethic through
students
Why doesn't CSU-IBE start their own department to develop strategies for
degrees and better incorporating community professionals
- An asset with downtown, urban fabric, river, Penny Flats — stretch vision of
lofts, density, urbanization downtown — a mini-community multi-story
building?
A) Net suppliers of RECs credits, invest in our own economy; B) economic
development buy it locally here ; C) greywater use will be allowed;
D)transportation services improve for more LEED credits ; e) solar tax rebates
equivalent to Xcel here in Fort Collins ; f) rethink the 5' setbacks for more
options on proper siting; g) electric car dealership ; h) coal plant is either
natural gas powered or not operating
- RTA between counties -- lots of driving with no choices right now;
- Vote for Sue for Mayor; 1/2 of building permits are green; City has adopted
standard across the board for their own buildings ; preferential treatment for
buildings pursuing green
- Outcomes are the focus, the community, not the program
Seen as a model city- role model, tourism, businesses come here
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A low level of Green Building mandated, a high level is encourage and
rewarded
- FC is still a vibrant city (tax base, economically viable, and everyone has not
moved to Centerra)
City employees- raises, keeping healthy, good staff, not demoralized
- Community has grown, thrived, attracted new business, but resources used is
the same- growth is paid for by conservation
Publics transportation to Denver, in general
- Wind and solar
- Everyone cares and involves and makes the most of what you have, sense of
community,
open space, gardens
- decreased consumption of resources
understanding by community with an impetus to change
remove the barriers to enable us to save more resources
- end users are taken into consideration (if their costs are increased too much
they won't do)
engineers design green stuff that is the same quality as non-green and FC uses
- sustainable and self-sufficient
broad level of involvement- from caulking to cutting edge technology
involving many
- FC is the easiest place in America to pursue GB, also a place where it is
validated
250 solar powered homes and 5o business due to city rebates for solar
- Opportunities for infill utilized and using core of the city
- Measured reduction in energy use and carbon footprint
- City leading by example
- Healthier citizens who are proud of the GB program
- Is a place to come to school and learn GB, we provide the leaders in the
industry
- Is affordable to live here
- City has finished its 3rd affordable housing solar powered HUD building,
LEED certified, ZEH
- Magnet community for GB
- State just recognized grassroots effort that challenges state water laws that
restrict re-use of water, recycling, etc.
- Business environment conducive to electronic business being conducted
- FC influences other local towns to go GB
Attracted i000 high quality GB industry jobs
- New city program will pay for itself in 2 years and show a net gain after that
- Tie in the agricultural base to the vision/success
Increased urban density
- Reasonable square footage for occupancy
- Standard of what a green building is
More and better mass transit
- Community understanding of the ecological footprint of their building choices
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- City recognized as a leader in GB technology
- Recycling plan within the for builders
- Less goes to landfill using economic drivers
- City serious about recycling and accountability
- City leads by examples
- Encouraged by incentives , not mandates
- Progress is reported based on GB standards
- Green community connected to natural landscape, such as a river
- Alternative energy is really working
- LEED gold standard in city, including existing buildings
- Fully funded
• What is the city's role in this vision?
- codifying and not making it more expensive to , for everything that costs more
thrown in something that reduces costs
- standards that conflict with planning- planning and engineering departments
must connect
- Don't forget PFA's- need to involve
- Raising the minimum floor (big box builders building the same way as 50
years ago)
- Enforce the codes
- Role of city is guidelines , incentives and really looking at community and who
the community is and what they will go for
- What should the city be doing with private sector, not the city doing things
that the private sector can be doing
- Innovation comes from the private sector, which raise all boats
- City should be exemplary (example irrigation)
Strong central leadership
- Making GB a choice because it is in the interest of budget (ex. : PSD)
- City fast-track GB projects
- City embedded in many from previous questions
- City driving in same direction and possibly state
- City taking down advice- walking the walk
- Entire community knows and understand and wants to take part
- City has an incentive program for renewable energy in both residential and
community
- Incentive but also 3rd party financing, removing of regulatory obstacles
Enhancements/ Opportunities .
• What are the enhancements/opportunities to create coordinated green
building programs and organizational structure? Also any specific new
program ideas 0
- Need an individual whose job is to critique the effectiveness of every City
program in the overall view. For example, residential energy rating program
is cheaper than prescriptive view.
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- City to help provide benchmarks for energy use on different building types so
we have bars to shoot for/ above .
- Energy is one thing — how set benchmarks for other aspects of `green' . Ideas
— how much is local ;
- Bring national tools (like LEED) to regional/local levels
- Keep the benchmarks simple (Carbon, energy, water, etc. )
- Secondary uses of water and conducive rate structures (e .g. , Portland)
- Water incentives — FCU is proactive on energy side, but not water (e .g. , tap fee
rebates would bring quicker adoption . . . )
- Landscaping water should be a priority to target
- City pass law that all new buildings (not just their own) have to be LEED
certified
- City should lead and incentive-ize — push innovation and competition
- Profitability is higher in Loveland than FC on like subdivisions because more
regulations and rules here ; an additional cost to everything here ; e .g. ,
approved framing lists here vendors cost more $ 0 . 75/ft more ; some local
builders copy what Aspen does because of success and want to compete — so
again, competition and incentives is the best approach
- What is our community doing compared to other communities ? That
comparison should include — so does it look better?
- LEED whetted appetite of consumer demand; got a huge ball rolling ; always
been voluntary; keep it that way.
- Can't make a profit in your own backyard — can City be an advocate for local
successful builders that meet measurable outcomes — like a chamber of
commerce type of statement. Help people define the shades of green and who
can help deliver that.
- Expedited process for GB
- Define GB
- Avoid retribution
- Get a break for GB on certain rights , uses , etc.
- Incentives- rebates for smart controllers, sprinklers , design review, improve
the web showing this
- Educate to create compelling want (interest) and then break down
barriers/ availability to people actually doing or using (example : light bulb
program)
- Discount on wastewater bill for creating less waste
- On-site renewable energy for residences- break for having
- Education- Discovery Science Center as an outreach for that
- Gravel pave (like allies , etc)
- Cul de sacs- big environments using a lot of resources
- Encourage regional natural building materials
- Continue to encourage alternative transportation
- Increase land use requirements as well, not just building codes (HOA's
requiring grass, wide roads , fire and engineering codes , amount of resources ,
density and pavement)
- Require licensing for landscape contractors
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Using more secondary water supply (effluent water, relaxing city stance of
having a private utility in a public right of way)
- Broad city goal with a council behind
Change disparate structure of bureaucracy to make it work to get the
information out there and actually implement the policies and programs
- Coordinate the expertise on the city staff
- City reaches out to other entities
Make Mason Street Corridor a showcase for green
- Fort Collins supports Salazar in his efforts to make the state green
Separate or sub-department for green services to bring together the programs
in once place
- One stop ship for services
- Coherent program that knits together and drives Green Building
Make solar a part of it, use federal tax incentives, make solar feasible
- Certain % from utilities mandated renewable
- Pilot program by city to invest into unproven GB technology
Across the board use of new technologies
- Reach the masses in efficiency
Centralized, coordinated department that is upper level and pays for itself,
has strong support
- Funnel state money into FC
- Incentives to landlords to implement energy efficiency in rentals, and in
commercial
- Overwhelmed with info- start small with easily digestible information
- Education is key, bring it to practical level in community so people can do it
and apply themselves
- Operating as a clearinghouse for info- accurate and up-to date source
- City support of non-profits to work across the board to see if the issue can be
advanced in the region (ex : Portland)
- GB homes tour
- Need to pay for it to get to the next level- see the vision, sell the vision, which
is not voluntary or cheap
- CSU building innovations and FC needs to work with them
- Things have been easy so far, have to do the hard parts
- Pay for it out of the utility budget
City "seed" money with a plan to attract more jobs is marketable, make it a
business deal because it needs the business community
- Not mandated onto people, not regulated as it hurts affordability
Confusion in building community- adding another layer is not helpful, find
ways to utilize them better, not mandated, qualifying
- Programs out there to look at for tax funding- REIT
Tax on luxury homes
- Green points program or other funding programs out there- look at them
(carbon tax for example)
Avoid another label
- All landscape designers have to be certified or licensed
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- All sprinkler systems operating at correct capacity
- Biofuels for city vehicles
- City shares its lesson learned (successes and challenged)
- Benchmark/scorecard for buildings to give consumer information with which
to make choices (a number associated with how "green" a building is)
- Commercial water conservation incentives
- Move goal posts after success
- Recalibrate and renew water conservation goals
- Incentives in land use code- bonuses for public space, green building, etc.
- Figure out how to make people not haul yard waste to the landfill (Hageman
is useful, make drop off sites available)
- Educational piece so people know not to take stuff to landfill (sign there)
- Make it so waste haulers do not want large quantities of stuff to haul as
currently
- No buildings with windows that don't open
- Plumbing code- have it address sprinkler heads
- Embrace new technologies like waterless urinals
- Indoor environmental quality should addressed- retrofitted or new
construction and incentives to encourage
- CFC's
- Cleaning products- educate public and code writers
- Residential orientation of houses- change to take advantage of sun
- Land use codes to encourage GB , renewable, etc.
- Simplify city codes - make easier to do GB
- City culture should be GB
- Education in schools on environment
- Communication between city departments
- Outreach to student, Hispanic, and other detached communities (either not
interested or aware, on the front lines , market to students who could be
interested)
- Benchmarking/scoring
Steps to Achieve the Vision .
• What immediate steps can be taken to achieve vision? (immediate/realistic
steps or advice/tips for plan development between now and end of year) .
- Bring collaborative resources together and share immediately
Use advocates to make a proclamation that gets signed and goes to City to
raise the bar; becomes a good talking point, leverage point.
- Green ombudsmen to help vet issues that people are having with the actual
benefits of some programs . Meet the spirit rather than the letter of the rules
- Education : events - 2 -3 day program like FRHS last year, expound on that
again ; maybe a LEED track or conference.
- USGBC Colorado Chapter fall event will be here in FC with 25o attendees .
Trying to team with the Sustainable Living Fair.
- PRPA and fixing 80/ 20 — City Council needs to address this with PRPA
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- Get solar tax credit in place
- Ability to have a clearinghouse of City programs : what they are ; benefits ;
contact info ; etc; quick click and find
- Strategies of incentives for people at urban renewal authority are working on
with College corridor to build green
- A web-site as a green touchstone and link to City programs, same web address
of all programs as touchstone .
- Label this thing — very easy 1- 2-3
- Coordination at the City too
- Make a plan
- 1 thing in each category to recommend for code change (drop a barrier or
raise a standard)
- Adjusting utility fees- reduce wastewater charge for savings
- Credits for conservation
- Investigating the expedite process
- Get their video out more
- City apply for reward and recognition programs
- LEED
- Establish an office for GB
- Advertise stuff (such as design assistance program)
- Fast-tracking GB (commercial or residential)
- Form new department
- Don't recreate the wheel with this plan
- Do what you can now even if it is not perfect
- Work with what you have , not another new program
- Grassroots
- Baseline, measurable, move off of that
- Look at where budgets are, where to get the money, how to fund
- City assistance to other community organizations that are already involved in
this
- Provide meetings space
- Educate the city council
- Term GB is not that great- limited. Should be "The Greening of Fort Collins "
or something
- Need the soldiers - make sure the city staff has bought into it
- Bring various departments together
- Market existing stuff to go % that don't do this stuff already (in utilities flyer
for example)
- Learn to reach out to the non-choir who are interested but not educated
enough to do it
- Coordinate but don't centralize . Some people are motivated by being green,
others by economic. Allow for broader opportunities to buy in .
- Carbon neutral events- such as July 4th
- The audiences- determine what they are and how to reach them
- Bold vision statement, high and ambitious goals
- Uniform message, then get it out of there
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- Branding, new city logo
- Public relations , good facts, what is in it for me
- Commercial water conservation incentives
- Educational campaign to help public understand what is out there and their
ecological footprint
- Environmental series on landscape water conservation- good but get out to
the " non-choir" , the churches , rotaries , other clubs , etc.
- Flyer write-up on water pressure issue
- Recognition of those doing good
- Zero waste and climate neutral events promoted
- 2oo bicycle bike library
- Benchmarking/scoring
- Lay ground rules for performance glazing on commercial buildings
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Appendix E . Survey of Peer City' s Green Building Programs
In order to determine where Fort Collins stands in terms of green building programs
and services, this project surveyed the City's existing green building programs and
services (Appendix B) .
In addition, it was important to look outside this community to learn what other peer
cities with similar goals and regional characteristics are doing in comparison to Fort
Collins . Not only did the survey of other cities show, in a relative sense, how Fort Collins
compares in terms of green building programs , it provided ideas for enhancements to
City efforts that aligned well with feedback received in the interviews .
Section 1 of this appendix summarizes the results of the peer city survey and presents
some specific ideas gathered from the survey of other cities .
Section 2 details the information gathered for each of the eight cities surveyed for this
effort, including program descriptions . Each individual table in Section 2 presents an
extended listing of other cities existing programs and services .
1 . 0 Peer City Survey Summary
1 . 1 Results
The results of the survey demonstrates that Fort Collins has a wide range of green
building programs and services that are comparable to those of the peer cities . :
• The City of Fort Collins has 39 existing green building programs or services with
strong breadth of coverage relative to the other surveyed cities .
• Of the few gaps identified, the City was already investigating and/ or
implementing new services in the gap areas .
• Surveys provided good ideas for enhancements to existing services .
• Possible enhancements align well with interview recommendations .
1 . 2 Specific Green Building Ideas from Peer Cities
Specific example programs and activities from the surveyed cities that align with the
four categories (mandating minimum performance and removing barriers, encouraging
innovation, rewarding success and building internal capacity) are illustrated below:
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Green Building Mandates Encouraging Green Buildinq
• Require green building where public • Provide on -site assessments
financial incentives are involved . ( residential and natural gas )
' Require green building techniques for • Provide online tools
certain size homes/retrofits .
• Offer detailed guides
• Enact ordinance on construction waste • Offer workbooks
recycling .
• Set required landscaping targets . ' Support a permit services web-site
• Require Zero energy capable homes .
by 2015
Rewarding Success Coordination
• Support demonstration projects Develop a green building program
• Offer reduced fees and fast tracking web-site
• Support energy efficient mortgages Serve as information gateway
• Offer competitive grants Serve as green building
clearinghouse
• Implement zoning changes for LEED Develop non - profit resource center
buildings •
• Offer grey water conservation tax
credit
• Offer rebates — solar electric
10 External Survey
The objective in conducting a survey of green building programs and progress in other
cities was to offer perspective on how Fort Collins is doing with its existing efforts and to
mine for enhancement ideas that could strengthen overall green building practices and
coordination in this community. Each individual table in Sections 2 . 1 - 2 . 8 presents an
extended listing of other cities existing programs and services .
Comparison cities were selected on the basis of industry recognition as high performers
in green building, regional similarities, or similarities in relative population . Table E- 1
below lists the cities considered in the survey. The number of LEED registered buildings
and LEED buildings per ioo, 000 people were included as a qualitative measure of the
level of green building activity in a community. Table E- 1 also highlights those cities
(green) that have their own municipal electric utility.
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Table E- i : Comparison Cities
LEED LEED Registered
Registered Buildings per
Municipality Population Buildings 100 , 000 people
Austin , TX 6567562 32 4 . 9
Eugene , OR 137 , 893 8 5 . 8
Sacramento , CA 4071018 21 5 . 2
Seattle , WA 5635374 77 13 . 7
Boulder, CO 945673 20 21 . 1
Santa Monica , CA 84 , 084 16 19 . 0
Scottsdale , AZ 2027705 9 4 . 4
Portland , OR 5295121 67 12 . 7
Fort Collins , CO 1189652 12 10 . 1
The following sections offer selected details about the cities chosen for comparison and
summarize existing green building programs and strengths . In addition, tables are
provided for each city that give an overview of the research conducted. To interpret
these tables , please refer to the following terms :
Sector
• R = Residential : homes
• C = Commercial : all non-industrial private businesses
• Ind = Industrial : manufacturing private businesses
• Inst = Institutional : governments , K- 12 schools , universities
• MF = Multifamily housing
Service
• SB = Skill building
• $ = Incentives : direct monetary (rebates, funding, grants) or other incentives
• T = Technical — assessments , on-site observations/ assistance, design assistance,
permitting assistance, implementation support, inspection-related assistance
• A = Awareness
• Dev = Market/ economic development : market development/evolution, jobs ,
infrastructure development
Regulatory code
• LV = Local voluntary program
• LR = Local requirement — required compliance ; city and/ or county
• EV = External voluntary program
• ER = External requirement — required compliance ; regional, statewide, national
(e . g. , Chicago Climate Exchange)
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2 . 1 Austin , Texas
Basic statistical information about Austin is provided in the list below. More specific
program information is summarized in the table following the list.
• Population : 656 , 562
• College town : University of Texas at Austin
• Utility structure : Municipal
• Number of municipal customers : 36o , 000
• Load served : 2600 megaWatts (MW)
• Interesting green building programs : Zero energy capable homes by 2015, on-
site assessments , on-line tools , workbooks , solar-electric rebates
Program Name Description Sector Service Regulatory
and Contact Info code
Home and Business Energy
Analysis , Austin Energy, Online tool for home energy
http ://www. austinenergy. com/Ener analysis , helps residential R , C A Lv
gy%20Efficiency/Tools%20and %20 users identify energy use and
Tips/Residential/Online%20Energy compare to other homes
%20Audit/index . htm
Load Profiler, Austin Energy , Web-based energy
http ://www. austinenergy. com/Ener management tool that allows
C , Ins ,
gy%20Efficiency/Tools%20and %20 awareness of load on various Ind A LV
Tips/Commercial/loadProfiler. htm , time scales . Available for key
Murray Jones , (512 ) 505-3640 . accounts .
On-site Commercial Energy Audit, Free , on-site , walk-through
Austin Energy, energy audit, includes
http ://www. austinenergy. com/Ener identification of rebate C , Ins , T , A Lv
gy%20Efficiency/Tools%20and %20 opportunities and written Ind
Tips/Commercial/onsiteEnergyAudi report
t. htm , (512 )482-5346
Austinites preparing to build ,
Green by Design Workshop , Green buy or remodel a home can
learn how to improve energy
Building Program , and water efficiency , increase
http ://www. austinenergy. com/Ener comfort and reduce R A Lv
gy%20Efficiency/Programs/Green maintenance . The Green
%20Building/Resources/GreenByD Building Program 's 1 -day
esign/index . htm , Green by Design Workshop is
held four times per year.
Commercial Purchasing Advisor, A detailed guide on quick
Austin Energy, fixes and long term energy
http ://www. austinenerg°y. com/E°ner saving opportunities for C , Ins A Lv
gy /o20Efficiency/Tools /o20and /020 various commercial and
Tips/Commercial/Energy%20Advis institutional sectors
or/CEA—home—frame . html
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Program Name Description Sector Service Regulatory
and Contact Info code
CFL and ENERGY STAR Light
Fixture Coupons , Austin Energy, $2 off CFL 0 $ 1 discount
off light
fixture
http ://www. austinenergy. com/Ener
gy%20Efficiency/Tools%20and %20 couponss offered to Austin R $ Lv
Tips/Residential/Energy%20Efficie Energy residential customers
nt%20Appliances/products . htm at partnering stores . Limit 2 .
Search tool for energy efficient
multi-family complexes in Austin , An online search tool for
Austin Energy, locating energy efficient
http ://www. austinenergy. com/Ener multifamilycomplexes in the MF A, Dev Lv
gy%20Efficiency/Tools%20and %20 p
Austin Energy service area .
Tips/Residential/Energy%20Efficie
nt%20Apartments/multi family . cfm
Participating Companies for
Rebates & Incentives : residential , To qualify for rebates or
commercial , solar installers , Austin
incentives , work must be
Energy, All Dev , A LR
http ://www. austinenergy. com/Ener carried out by participating
gy%20Efficiency/Tools%20and %20 company listed here .
Tips/index . htm
Solar Water Heater Program ,
Austin Energy, Rebates of $450-$650 , 30%
http ://www. austinenergy. com/Ener tax credit of $750-$ 1 , 000 for R, C , ln $ Lv
gy%20Efficiency/Programs/Rebate all-electric customers d , lns
s/Solar%20Rebates/Solar%2OWat switching to solar hot water
er%20Heater/index . htm
Energy Star Loan Program , Austin
Energy, ENERGY STAR partner in
http ://www. austinenergy. com/Ener
qy%20Efficiency/Programs/Loans/ providing low-interest loans R, MF $ Lv, EV
Reside ntial/Home%20Performance for retrofits involving certain
%20with %2OEnergy%2OStar/index . ENERGY STAR products
htm
Duct sealing , Austin Energy,
http ://www. austinenergy. com/Ener $50 per air conditioner,
gy%20Efficiency/Programs/Duct%2 blower diagnostic of home R, MF $ ,T Lv
ODiagnostic%20and %2OSealing/in system
dex. htm , (512 ) 974-7827
Solar Loan Program , Austin
Energy, Low-cost loans to purchase
http ://www. austinenergy. com/Ener and install solar electric power R $ Lv
gy%20Efficiency/Programs/Loans/ systems , up to $20 , 000 , up to
Residential/Solar/index . htm , (512 )- ten year term at market rates
482-5390
Commercial Energy Management Rebates and incentives
Services Rebates and Incentives , covering a variety of
Austin Energy, equipment including AC ,
http ://www. austinenergy. com/Ener chillers , custom , ERV, C , Ind $ Lv
gy%20Efficiency/Programs/Rebate lighting , motors , PV, solar
s/Commercial/Commercial %20Ene thermal , VFD , windows .
rgy/index. htm , Rebates and incentives
conservation@austinenergy. com offered by a number of
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Program Name Description Sector Service Regulatory
and Contact Info code
programs , to be covered later.
For homes 10 years and
Home Performance with ENERGY older, and with an on-site
STAR Rebate Program , Austin professional energy analysis .
Energy, Program will rebate up to 20 %
http ://www. austinenergy. com/Ener or $ 1 , 400 for certain air R $ �v
gy%20Efficiency/Programs/Rebate conditioners , duct repair,
s/Residential/Home%20Performan additional attic insulation ,
ce%20with %20Energy%20Star/ind solar screens , caulking and
ex. htm weather stripping , attic radiant
barriers
For homes older than 10
Air Conditioner Rebates , Austin years , rebates available for
Energy, HVAC equipment. Includes
ed acka p g ,
http ://www. austinenergy. com/Ener central systems , R $
qy%20EfficiencV/Programs/Rebate window, solar water heaters , Lv
s/Residential/Air%20Conditioner/in heat pump water heaters (all -
dex. htm electric homes ) , heat recovery
water heaters (all-electric
homes )
Solar Rebate Program , Austin
Energy,
http ://www. austinenergy. com/Ener business customers per watt for home and R, C $ LV
gy%20Efficiency/Programs/Rebate busin
s/Solar%20Rebates/index . htm
Small Business Rebates & Rebates for a variety of
Incentives , Austin Energy, measures for small
http ://www. austinenergy. com/Ener businesses and non- profits C $ LV
gy /o20Efficiency/Programs/Rebate ( lighting , free thermostats ,
s/Commercial/Commercial %20Ene free energy misers)
rgy/smallBusiness . htm
Energy Miser Products Mean
Savings , Austin Energy, Free equipment and
http ://www. austinenergy. com/Ener installation of VendingMiser, C $ LV
gy /o20Efficiency/Programs/Energy CoolerMiser, and SnackMiser
%20Miser/index . htm , (512 ) 482-
5455
Power Partner - Free Thermostat Free programmable
Program , Austin Energy, thermostat with installation ,
http ://www. austinenergy. com/Ener equipment and warrant in C $ LV
gy%20Efficiency/Programs/Power retu for permission to cycle
/o20Partner/index. htm , (877 ) 549- AC during peak periods
2774
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Program Name Description Sector Service Regulatory
and Contact Info code
Thermal Energy Storage Program ,
Austin Energy, TES rebates at $300/kW up to
http ://www. austinenergy. com/Ener 100kW, $ 150/kW for 100- C $ Lv
gy%20Efficiency/Programs/Rebate 500kW , $50/kW for 501 kW
s/Commercial/Commercial %20Ene and higher
rgy/thermalEnergyStorage . htm
Load Cooperative Program , Austin Cash incentive for curtailing
Energy, unnecessary load during
http ://www. austinenergy. com/Ener certain peak demand periods . C , Ind , l $ Lv
gy%20Efficiency/Programs/Rebate $5/kW paid monthly at ns
s/Commercial/Commercial %20Ene $ 1 . 25/kW plus $0 . 15/kWh for
rgy/load Cooperative . htm energy reduced
Building Tune-up Program , Austin
Energy, Implementation of the
http ://www. austinenergy. com/Ener Continuous Commissioning C , Ind $ ,T Lv
gy /o20Efficiency/Programs/Rebate
s/Commercial/Commercial %20Ene program through Texas A& M
rgy/buildingTuneup . htm
Four or more residential units
Multi - Family Energy Efficiency with AC qualify for rebates on MF $ Lv
Program a variety of energy efficiency
measures
Green Choice Green Power
Program , Austin Energy, # 1 Green power purchasing
http ://www. austinenergy. com/Ener program in the US , fully- All Dev Lv
gy%20Efficiency/Programs/Green subscribed at present
%20Choice/index. htm
Sustainable Building Sourcebook,
Austin Energy, Information provided on 50 +
http ://www. austinenergy. com/Ener green building topics via the All A, SB Lv
gv /o20Efficiency/Programs/Green web .
%20Building/Sourcebook/index. ht
m
Green Building Case Studies ,
Austin Energy, Case studies provided for
http ://www. austinenergy. com/Ener
green building in R , MF , C , All A, SB Lv
gy%20Efficiency/Programs/Green
and Ins .
%20Building/Resources/Case%20
Studies/index. htm
Manage It Green Consulting
Services , Austin Energy, Consulting services for other utilities and gov. agencies around
http ://www. austinenergy. com/Ener Austin 's experience with resource management programs .
gy /o20Efficiency/Programs/Green
%20Building/Programs/mig . htm
Residential Green Building Rates new or remodeled
Program , Austin Energy, homes using guidelines on a
http ://www. austinenergy. com/Ener scale of 1 to 5 stars , includes R A, T, Dev Lv
gy%20Efficiency/Programs/Green EE , testing , water efficiency,
%20Building/Programs/residential . materials effciency, health
htm , (512) 482-5300 and safety, and community .
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Program Name Description Sector Service Regulatory
and Contact Info code
Commercial Green Building
Program , Austin Energy,
http ://www. austinenergy. com/Ener Assists owners and designers
gy /o20Efficiency/Programs/Green A, T, Dev ,
%20Building/Programs/commercial with green building and C SB �v
operational practices
. htm , Maureen Scanlon ,
Commercial Program Coordinator
(512 ) 482-5300
The Multi- Family Green
Multi- Family Green Building Building Program helps
Energy,
Program , Austin building professionals design
g gy, , Katie and build comfortable MF A, T, Dev , �v
Jensen , Multi- Family Program condominium and apartment SB
Coordinator (512 ) 482-5300 homes that are energy, water,
and resource efficient .
Rainbarrel Rebate Program , Water Discounted purchase of
Conservation , rainbarrels for use in R $ Lv
http ://www. ci . austin .tx . us/watercon/ capturing rain water for
rbsales . htm irrigation
Free toilet program , Water
Conservation , Currently unavailable due to supplier
http ://www. ci . austin . tx. us/watercon/ problem .
freetoilet-suspend . htm
Water IQ , Water Conservation , Awareness program provided
All A Lv
http ://www.wateriq . org/ by regional water providers
Toilet rebate program , water
conservation , Toilet rebates R, C , M $ Lv
http ://www. ci . austin .tx . us/watercon/ F
sftoilet . htm
Clothes washer rebate program ,
water conservation , Clothes washer rebates R, C , M $ Lv
http ://www. ci . austin .tx . us/watercon/ F
sfwasher. htm
Rainwater Harvesting Rebates , For rainwater harvesting
Water Conservation , systems larger than 300 R, C , M $ Lv
http ://www. ci . austin .tx. us/watercon/ gallons F
rwrebates . htm ,
If you are a City of Austin
water customer (or a
customer of an eligible MUD ) ,
have an underground
Irrigation System Evaluations and sprinkler system and use
Rebates , Water Conservation , more than 25 , 000 gallons per R T Lv
http ://www. ci . austin .tx . us/watercon/ month in the summer, then
irrigation . htm you qualify for an irrigation
audit . A City water auditor will
check your system and
determine an efficient
watering schedule .
WaterWise Landscape Rebates , Qualifying customers can
Water Conservation , receive rebates for landscape R $ ,T Lv
http ://www. ci . austin .tx . us/watercon/ plans that have no more than
landscape . htm 50% turf.
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Program Name Description Sector Service Regulatory
and Contact Info code
As a free service to Austin
Water Utility commercial
customers , Water
Conservation auditors are
available to evaluate all
Commercial Process Evaluations , aspects of your water
consumption to determine
Water Conservation , how your company uses C , Ind , l T $ Lv
http ://www. ci . austin . tx. us/watercon/ water. Auditors will suggest ns
systemaudits . htm opportunities for reducing
water consumption and
discuss your eligibility for
special commercial rebates .
Up to $40k in rebates
available
WaterWise Restaurant Program , About 60 restaurantsparticipated in water
Water Conservation , conservation reviews and C T, Dev Lv
http ://www. ci . austin .tx. us/watercon/ implemented measures . Now
restaurants . htm listed on website .
S . M . A. R. T. Housing , Stimulates reasonably priced
http ://www. ci . austin . tx. us/ahfc/smar housing and encourages it to R Dev Lv
t. htm be transit oriented .
Promotes development in
Desired Development Zone
through development fee
SMART Growth Initiative , reductions and utility
http ://www. ci . austin . tx. us/smartgro reimbursements . Zone is All Dev, $ LR
wth/ based on desirable siting
relative to watersheds ,
topography , transit options ,
etc.
Standards under development
Commercial Design Standards , as of 2004 to compliment
http ://www. ci . austin . tx. us/vision/co Austin Code with a document C A LR
mmunity . htm that is easier to use and
understand .
Free Waste Assessment,
http ://www. ci . austin . tx. us/sws/wrap Free waste assessments C T Lv
assessment. htm
Standards required for
Green Builder Standards , building professionals to meet R SB , Dev LR
http ://www. ci . austin . tx. us/tnd/ in residential construction
Zero Energy Home Task Force , Austin studying requirement
http ://www. ci . austin . tx. us/news/200 for all homes to be zero- R Dev
6/ae zero energy homes . htm energy capable by 2015
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2 . 2 Eugene , Oregon
Basic statistical information about Eugene is provided in the list below. More specific
program information is summarized in the table following the list.
• Population : 137, 893
• College town : University of Oregon
• Utility structure : Municipal
• Number of municipal customers : 84, 137
• Load served : 627 MW
• Interesting green building programs : Permit services website, demonstration
projects
Program Name Description Sector Service Regulatory
and Contact Info code
Building Permit Services
Keli Osborn , Permit Review Provides website with green building information , including appropriate
Manager, Building and Permit technology, green building design , site inventory & assessment, energy
Services Division efficiency, multiplicity of function , reduce/reuse/recycle , al methods and
keli . m . osborn@ci . eugene . or. us materials , adjustment review, variance
(541 ) 682-5288
Growth Management Study,
February 1998 ; regional With adoption , TransPlan identifies dozens of potential "centers" in
transportation master plan Eugene and Springfield . If properly planned and developed , these centers
(TransPlan ) , December 2001 will mature into quality neighborhoods that enjoy higher densities , mixed
Planning Division uses , more transportation options , convenient shopping and services , and
Allen Lowe amenities . When combined with improved transit, centers will reduce
Senior Planner reliance on automobile travel , need for costly street improvements , slow
99 W . 10th Avenue sprawl onto nearby agricultural and forest lands , and provide a greater
Eugene , Oregon 97401 variety of housing types inside the Urban Growth Boundary.
(541 ) 682-5113
A handy reference for information about garbage and recycling can be
found in the new BROWN PAGES in the front of your Qwest Dex White &
BROWN PAGES Yellow Pages Directory. The BROWN PAGES Recycling and Garbage
Guide provides information on how to prepare your recycled materials ,
curbside yard debris collection , composting , and so much more .
Anne Donahue The City has designated an Oregon Green School Coordinator to work
Green Schools Coordinator directly with public and private schools in Eugene .
(541 )682-5542
Green Building Demonstration 2005 issued a request for proposals for a green building demonstration
Projects project. The objective was to find a partner who would design , develop and
Keli Osborn construct a project to showcase opportunities for green building methods
Permit Review Manager and materials . Among the benefits the City would offer were low- and no-
(541 ) 682-5288 cost consultation on processes , procedures and requirements ; expedited
building permit review; and promotion and public education .
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Program Name Description Sector Service Regulatory
and Contact Info code
Revisit details under Planning department
Revisit details under PW Engineering
Search Eugene Water & http://www. eweb. org/
Electric Board web-link
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2 . 3 Sacramento , California
Basic statistical information about Sacramento is provided in the list below. More
specific program information is summarized in the table following the list .
• Population : 407, o18
• Utility Structure : Municipal
• Number of municipal customers : 578 , 041
• Load served : 3 , 299 MW
• Interesting green building programs : Residential and small business on-line
energy audits
Program Name Description Sector Service Regulatory
and Contact Info Code
Home energy analysis , Web-based tool for home
http ://www. smud . org/energv energy analysis , externally R A Lv
smart/online . html developed (same as Austin 's )
Login to personalized account to
compare bill to past bills ,
Online bill analysis , determine influences such as
/www. smud . org/energv weather or a new appliance that R A �v
smart/bill . html may affect your bill , compare to
similar homes
Login to use tool to compare to
other businesses , determine
Online energy audit for small where energy is used and C A Lv
businesses identify potential measures and
savings (probably based on
same external tool as above )
Aeroseal duct sealing $300 rebate for Aeroseal duct
rebate , sealing on existing HVAC R $ Lv
http ://www. smud . ora/residen systems
tial/saving/rebate . html
CFL discounts at local
retailers , R $ Lv
http ://www. smud . org/residen
tial/saving/rebate . html
Ceiling fan with CFL lights
rebate , $20 rebate for ceiling fans with R $ Lv
http ://www. smud . org/residen CFL
tial/saving/rebate . html
Central Air Conditioning Financing or cash rebate for
rebate , qualifying central air conditioning R $ Lv
http ://www. smud . org/residen units
tial/saving/rebate . html
Clothes washer rebate , Qualifying units eligible for
http ://www. smud . org/residen $ 100/$ 175 rebates R $ Lv
tial/saving/rebate . html
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Program Name Description Sector Service Regulatory
and Contact Info Code
Cool roof rebate ,
http ://www. smud . org/residen $0 . 20/sgft for qualifying areas R $ Lv
tial/saving/rebate . html
Dishwasher rebate ,
http ://www. smud . org/residen $30/$50 on qualifying units R $ Lv
tial/saving/rebate . html
Heat pump rebate , $400/$500 on qualifying heat
http ://www. smud . org/residen pumps R $ Lv
tial/saving/rebate . html
Pools and spas rebate , $ 175 rebate on qualifying pumps
http ://www. smud . org/residen and controllers R $ Lv
tial/saving/rebate . html
Refrigerator rebate ,
http ://www. smud . org/residen $50 on qualifying units R $ Lv
tial/saving/rebate . html
Room air conditioner rebate ,
http ://www. smud . org/residen $50 on qualifying units R $ Lv
tial/saving/rebate . html
Solar hot water heater
rebate , $ 1500 with participating R $ Lv
http ://www. smud . org/residen contractors
tial/saving/rebate . html
Whole house fan rebate ,
http ://www. smud . org/residen $ 100 R $ Lv
tial/saving/rebate . html
Financing program for financing offered for qualifying
energy efficiency measures , central AC , windows , attic/wall
http ://www. smud . org/residen insulation , heat pumps , solar hot R $ Lv
tial/saving/fags pdfs/finance water heating , and insulated
factsheet . pdf siding
Voluntary program for demand
management by cycling central
Peak Corps , air conditioners , participants
http ://www. smud . org/residen receive a monthly discount as R $ Lv
tial/saving/peak . html well as 3 levels of additional
incentive based on the amount
of cycling they agree to
Free shade trees , For E , W, S aspects that heat up ,
http ://www. smud . org/residen customers may be eligible to R $ Lv
tial/saving/trees/index . html receive free shade trees
SMUD Advantage Homes , A labeling program for new
http ://www. smud . org/residen homes with energy advantages R Dev Lv
tial/saving/advantage/index .html of standard construction
Zero Energy Homes , Partnership of SMUD and local
http ://www. smud . org/residen homebuilders to offer highly R Dev Lv
tial/savinq/zeroenergyhomes progressive homes
. html
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Program Name Description Sector Service Regulatory
and Contact Info Code
Provides funding for customers
Customer Advanced to use leading edge
technologies in return for a two-
Technologies , year monitoring agreement. R , C , Ind Dev , $ , T LV
http ://www. smud .org/educati Example technologies include
on/cat/index . html LEDs , Coolerado , Ice Bear, ICF ,
SIP , etc.
Lighting Incentives , $0 . 05/kWh for 10 % better than
http ://www. smud . org/comme Title 24 State Energy Code or
rcial/saving/service/lightince existing baseline if already C $ LV
nt. html better than Title 24 . $0 . 05/kWh
for controls .
HVAC incentives , Equipment >20tons that
http ://www. smud . org/comme exceeds Title 24 at $0 . 14/kWh , C $ LV
rcial/saving/service/hvacince VFD or energy management
nt. html $0 . 14/kWh .
Process , control systems , $0 . 08-$0 . 14o/kWh up to the C , Ind , I
and refrigeration systems lesser of 30 /o of project cost or ns $ LV
$35 , 000/account
Motor incentives , $0 . 08/kWh above 200HP
http ://www. smud . org/comme Distributor rebate program for C , Ind , I $ �v
rcial/saving/service/motorsin motors below 200HP ns
cent. html
Currently, eligible equipment
Financing program for includes : lighting , heating and
air-conditioning systems C , Ind , I
energy efficiency measures , provided they meet SMUD's $ Lv
http ://www. smud . org/comme minimum efficiency standards) , ns , MF
rcial/saving/loans . html refrigeration systems , and
process equipment.
Energy Services : SMUD provides a list of
Contractors , contractors that have
http ://www. smud . org/comme participated in their programs in All Dev ,A LV
rcial/saving/service/contracto the previous 12 months
rs . html
Design assistance , resources ,
Savings by Design , owner incentives , design team C , Ind , I
http ://www. smud . org/comme incentives , by whole building or ns Dev , $ , T LV
rcial/saving/bydesign . html systems approach . Up to $ 150k
in incentives available .
Onsite energy audit, SMUD will do an onsite study C , Ind , I
http ://www. smud . org/comme and provide a written report with ns Dev ,T LV
rcial/saving/onsite_audit. html recommendations .
Greenergy, Green power program offering ,
http ://www. smud . org/green/i SMUD owns 39MW wind farm All Dev LV
ndex . html
Solar power for your home ,
http ://www. smud . org/green/s $2 . 50/watt incentive for PV R $ LV
olar/index . html
SMUD Community Solar, $0 . 01 /kWh premium supports
http ://www. smud . org/green/s PV arrays for non-profits in the All Dev LV
olar/community. html SMUD service area
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Program Name Description Sector Service Regulatory
and Contact Info Code
Energy Education Seminars , 1 -2 seminars weekly on topics
https ://usage . smud .org/your from carbon and corporate All SB ,A Lv
Account/ETCstudent/classlis responsibility to Manual J Load
t. asp calcs , advanced lighting
Exhibits available on self- Exhibits on light technologies ,
guided tours on weekdays , energy efficient house , power All A Lv
http ://www. smud .org/educati sources , new technologies
on/exhibits . html
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2 . 4 Seattle , Washington
Basic statistical information about Seattle is provided in the list below. More specific
program information is summarized in the table following the list.
• Population : 563 , 374
• Utility Structure : Municipal
• Number of municipal customers : 375 , 869
• Generation capacity: 1 , 920 MW
• Interesting green building programs : Green building required where public
financial incentives are involved ; landscape targets required; detailed guides for
green building
Program Name Description Sector Service Regulatory
And Contact Info Code
The cities consolidated green building
CITY Green Building program and information
Program clearinghouse which provides ALL ALL Lv
(206 ) 615- 1171 education , assistance , and incentives .
On Call experts devoted to each bldg
sector.
Urban Green a public/private non profit partnership
Phone : (206) 356-7977 as a one stop shop for information on
terra@urbangreenresour all green building issues and project
ce . org types . Information , Education , ALL ALL Lv
Demonstration Center, and Project
Support
Changes in the new regulations were
made to provide greater heights
and/or greater floor area for
commercial and residential buildings .
To gain greater height or density ,
projects must achieve a LEED Silver R, C , M
Density Bonus Initiative LF2
rating or higher, as well as contribute F
to affordable housing and other public
amenities . The zoning changes also
offer greater transferable
development rights for historic
structures .
The $ mart Business Program is
designed to provide financial
Smart Businesses incentives to your small business for
Program replacing existing inefficient lighting
Contact Seattle City with approved energy efficient lighting C $ Lv
Light at 206 . 684 . 3800 equipment. Rebates range from $25
to $65 per fixture for replacement of
existing lamps or fixtures with new
efficient ones .
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Program Name Description Sector Service Regulatory
And Contact Info Code
The Multifamily Common Area
Lighting ( MFCAL) Rebate Program
Multi- Family Common now provides simple rebates for
Area Lighting replacing inefficient lighting in
Leo Castillo at common areas with energy-efficient MF $ LV
206 . 684 .4281 or models . Building owners may choose
leo . castillo@seattle . gov to use their own licensed installer or
Seattle City Light's participating
contractors .
Multi - Family offers the same great financial
Weatherization incentives for upgraded windows , MF $ LV
206 . 684 . 3800 lighting and insulation
The Lab provides technical
assistance , training and education to
Lighting Design Lab commercial customers and lighting ALL T , SB LV
206 . 325 . 9711 designers seeking information on high
quality, energy efficient lighting
technologies .
Built Smart provides multifamily architects ,
http ://www. seattle . gov/lig builders and owners all the technical
ht/conserve/resident/cv5 specifications and information they ALL T , SB , $ LV
bs . htm need to qualify for BUILT SMART
incentives .
The Home Resource Profile is a
detailed , customized report that
shows you how your household uses
energy , water and solid waste . It is
Home Resource Profile available to any Seattle City Light or
http ://www. seattle . gov/c Seattle Public Utilities residential R T ,A, SB LV
onserve/homeprofile/ customer. Whether you live in a
house , condominium or apartment,
this free service will give you useful
information about your utility bills and
how to save money . homeowners
take online survey.
Neighborhood Power a strategy to effectively deliver multi -
Project agency conservation and resource
http ://www. seattle . gov/lig management services to targeted C ALL LV , LR
ht/conserve/neighborhoo neighborhoods in the City of Seattle .
d/power/
Energy Smart Services A clearing house of information ,
through Seattle City contacts , conservation services ,
Light( public electric rebates , incentives , etc for medium to
utility) 206 . 684 . 3254 large businesses offers financial C , Ind T , $ LV
http ://www. seattle . gov/lig incentives and technical assistance
ht/Conserve/Business/cv for both existing facilities and new
4 ess . asp construction projects
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Program Name Description Sector Service Regulatory
And Contact Info Code
SeaGreen Affordable Housing Guide
was developed to promote energy
conservation , operational savings and
sustainable building practices in
SeaGreen Affordable affordable multifamily housing
Housing Guide projects . The strategies included in
SeaGreen work to reduce operating
http ://www. seattle . gov/h costs , promote healthy environments MF T ,A, SB LV
ousing/SeaGreen/default and protect and conserve resources
htm in City funded affordable housing
projects . Venturing beyond current
practice , these strategies protect and
enhance Seattle' s affordable housing
stock and the community as a whole .
developers must meet a new
landscaping requirement for Seattle's
commercial areas . Known as the
Seattle Green Factor, the program
requires new development in
Green Factor neighborhood business districts to
Steve Moddemeyer meet a landscaping target through ALL LR
(206 ) 386- 1981 use of a menu of landscaping
strategies . It is designed to improve
the extent and quality of landscapes ,
while allowing flexibility for developers
and designers to meet the
requirement. Workshops .
Green Roofs Plan
http ://www . seattle . gov/d Seattle currently has an impervious
pd/GreenBuilding/OurPr surface reduction credit that lists ALL $ , T LV
ogram/Resources/Techn green roofs and roof gardens as
icalBriefs/DPDS_009485 acceptable strategies
. asp
Green Home Remodel
Guides City Publications on remodeling :
http ://www. seattle . gov/d general overview, bath and laundry,
pd/GreenBuilding/Single painting , landscape , roofing , hiring ALL SB , T ,A LV
FamilyResidential/Resou professionals , salvage &reuse
rces/RemodelingGuides/
default. asp
Irrigation System
Upgrade Rebates rebates for water saving
Jenna Smith at upgrades/installations of irrigation ALL $ LV
jenna . smith@seattle . gov systems
or (206 ) 684-5955 .
Low Cost Rain Barrels purchase discounted rain barrels for ALL $ LV
rain water harvestings
Way To Go ! Program that encourages alternative
http ://www. cityofseattle . n transportation ALL $ ,A, SB LV
et/waytogo/
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Program Name Description Sector Service Regulatory
And Contact Info Code
Resource Venture- non
profit partnership , entity for Seattle businesses that
publicly funded by provides technical expertise , financial C , Ind ALL LV
utilities and city. assistance , and education/awareness
http ://www. resourcevent regarding all environmental issues
ure . org/rv/index . php
King County Green Bldg All Bldg Projects in County: LEED
Grants Silver or above , 75% recycling/reuse
http ://www . seattle . gov/d rate for construction waste and
pd/stellent/groups/pan/ demolition , reduction in bldg and ALL $ EV
@pan/@sustainablebldi landscape water use , comply with
ng/documents/web_infor various stormwater and soil
mational/dpdp_018427 . p conservation ordinances .
df
A web site for all green building
Overall City of Seattle issues and resources for the Seattle
Green Bldg Website resident all sectors and all services ALL ALL
http ://www . seattle . gov/d with links to external utility rebates ,
pd/GreenBuilding/ internal publications and websites ,
outside non profits , etc .
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2 . 5 Boulder, Colorado
Basic statistical information about Boulder is provided in the list below. More specific
program information is summarized in the table following the list.
• Population : 94, 673
• College town : University of Colorado
• Utility structure : Non-municipal (Xcel gas and electric)
• Interesting green building programs : On-site energy assessments
Program Name Description Sector Service Regulatory
and Contact Info Code
Residential Energy Audit
Program REAP Center for Low Cost Energy Audits to
R T Lv
Resource Conservation CRC City Residents
@ 303-441 -3278 ext . 24
Help homeowners find green
building products , encourage
green building and
Green Points Building remodeling , promote
Program 303-441 - recycling of construction R LR
1880 waste and reduce solid
waste , promote better indoor
air quality, occasional work
shops ,
Adopted the 2000 IECC
Energy Codes 303 .441 . 1800 standards for residential and R, C LR
commercial building efficiency
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2 . 6 Santa Monica , California
Basic statistical information about Santa Monica is provided in the list below. More
specific program information is summarized in the table following the list .
• Population : 84 , o84
• Utility structure : Non-municipal
• Interesting green building programs : On-line tools ; detailed guides
Program Name Description Sector Service Regulatory
and Contact Info Code
Provides Priority to buildings
Expedited Permitting & Plan registering for LEED certification , ALL $ LV
Checks shaving weeks off of approval
process
An online tool that allows those
involved with the built environment
on all phases( new construction ,
The Design Advisor renovation , etc. ) to find out C , Ind , lns A, I , T �v, �R
suggested , recommended , and
required measures/programs
A publication designed to assist new
Residential Green Building construction or remodeling for
Guide residential dwellings . R A Lv
http ://smgreen . org/mainpages/green-
building-guide-web . pdf
An expo on Alternative Cars and
AltCar Expo Transportation ALL A Lv
http ://www. altcarexpo . com/
Grants for LEEDTM ( LEED-NCTM )
certified buildings will range from
$20 , 000 to $35 , 000 depending on
the level of certification . Innovative
Technology Grants will cover 50% of
project costs up to $5000 for new
construction or renovation projects
Green Building Grants that involve cutting edge energy ALL $ Lv
efficiency or urban runoff mitigation
technologies .
http ://smgreen . org/mainpages/Detail
s%20-%20LE ED %20Grants . pdf
http ://smgreen . org/mainpages/Detail
s%20-%201 nnovative%20G rants . pdf
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Program Name Description Sector Service Regulatory
and Contact Info Code
The Green Building Resource Center
is operated by Global Green , USA
with the support of the City of Santa
Monica . The Center is open to the
public Wednesday, Friday , and
Sunday from 10 AM - 3 PM and
Thursday evenings from 3 PM - 8
Green Building Resource PM . The Center has numerous
Center samples of environmentally ALL SB , T ,A Lv
preferable building materials ,
informational resources such as
books and magazines , referral lists
of green architects and consultants ,
and knowledgeable staff to answer
visitors' questions . Regular monthly
seminars will also be hosted at the
Center. (310 ) 452-7677
One major component of the
compliance process is the Santa
Monica Energy Code Compliance
Application (SMECCA) . This
application enables builders to
document compliance with the Santa
Monica energy ordinances , and to
Energy Code identify the required practices and ALL LR
documentation for the Santa Monica
Green Building Program
Requirements . SMECCA can be
downloaded free of charge from this
web site .
http ://smgreen . org/mainpages/compli
ancereport . htm
A website detailing all city guidelines
Santa Monica Green Building for building that are green practices ALL LR
Codes & Requirements http ://smgreen . org/requirements/proj
ectrequirements . html
This Ordinance established
Construction & Material Waste requirements for educing solid waste
Recycling Ordinance from construction related activities ALL LR
http ://smgreen . org/whatsnew/waste .
ordinance . html
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Program Name Description Sector Service Regulatory
and Contact Info Code
This City Ordinance establishes
prescriptive energy-saving measures
for small residential projects , and
energy performance targets beyond
City Green Building Ordinance Title 24 for all commercial and larger C , MF , R LR
residential projects .
http ://smgreen . org/whatsnew/green-
building-ordinance/green-building-
Ord - 1 -5-2002 . pdf
The Guidelines were developed for,
and specifically apply to , the
following building types : Institutional
Green Building Design & and Commercial Offices , Light C , Ind , Ins , MF Lv, LR
Construction Guidelines Industrial , Commercial Retail , Multi-
Family, Hotels/Motels
http ://smgreen . org/introduction/introd
uction . html
A website detailing green building
Green Building Program info both with regards to the city and ALL A Lv
Website general info .
http ://smgreen .org
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21 Scottsdale , Arizona
Basic statistical information about Scottsdale is provided in the list below. More specific
program information is summarized in the table following the list.
• Population : 202 , 705
• Utility structure : Non-municipal
Interesting green building programs : Green building program website ; grey water
conservation tax credit
Program Name Description Sector Service Regulatory
and Contact Info Code
rates projects in following impact
areas-site use , energy, IAQ ,
Materials , SW, Water. A point
system is used to qualify projects
into the program . Once project is
accepted builder/customer
receives priority plan review, job
site signs , directory of
participating designers/builders ,
Green Bldg certifications through
Green Bldg Program & inspections , homeowner's
Website , 480 . 312 . 4202 manual , etc. The Green Building R , C , MF $ ,T,A, M , sB Lv
http ://www. ci . scottsdale . az . us/ Program encourages a whole-
greenbuilding/ systems approach through
design and building techniques to
minimize environmental impact
and reduce the energy
consumption of buildings while
contributing to the health of its
occupants . Links to external
utility incentives and
conservation programs as well as
external non profit programs ,
case studies , projects in the city
Grey Water Conservation Tax tax credit for residences which R $ Ev
Credit through the state install Grey Water system
Green Home Buyer's Guide
http ://www. ci . scottsdale . az . us/ guide for buying a green home R A Lv
green build ing/Manuals/GreenH
omeBuyersGuide . pdf
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Green Building Remodeling
Workbook guide for green
http ://www. ci . scottsdale . az . us/ remodeling/renovations Ric A Lv
green build ing/Manuals/GBRe
model ingWorkbook . pdf
Landscape revitalization
workbook
http ://www. ci . scottsdale . az . us/ guide for xeriscaping ALL A Lv
green build ing/Manuals/Landsc
apeWkbk. pdf
Green Bldg Lecture Series series of free open to the public
http ://www. ci . scottsdale . az . us/ lectures on various green ALL A, SB Lv
green building/Lectures/default . building topics
asp
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2 . 8 Portland , Oregon
Basic statistical information about Portland is provided in the list below. More specific
program information is summarized in the table following the list.
• Population : 529 , 121
• Utility structure : Non-municipal
• Interesting green building programs : Green building required where public
financial incentives are involved ; on-site assessments ; solar electric incentives
Program Name Regulatory
And Contact Info Description Sector Service Code
G/Rated is Portland 's gateway to
green building innovation , offering
initial consultation and resources
G/Rated specific to YOUR green building
Mike O' Brien project . Under the direction of
503 . 823 . 5494 . Commissioner-in-charge Dan R, C T,A, sB Lv
Alisa Kane Saltzman , G/Rated is accelerating the
503 . 823 . 7082 adoption of cost effective green
building practices as the standard of
development in Portland .
The PDC Green Building Program
requires developers receiving financial
Portland Development assistance from the commission -and
Commission : Green direct commission funded projects to ALL $ LR
Building Policy integrate green building practices into
construction projects and meet
established LEED standards .
A commitment to city owned LEED
certified facilities , facilitated permitting
City of Portland : Green and technical assistance to qualified
Building Policy Update Public and private projects , the ALL T , $ Lv, LR
construction and maintenance of
public facilities will incorporate green
best practices .
The Living Smart house plan program
is a pilot program intended to be an
incentive to easily build well designed
houses on narrow lots in the City of
Portland . Living Smart House Plans
have been reviewed for building code
compliance . The Living Smart house
Living Smart Homes plans will be issued along with the R T, $ Lv
residential building permit once all fees
and charges are paid . All BDS-related
fees comprising the review and
inspection of these houses will be
reduced by 50 % . Living Smart house
plans will be submitted through the fast
track process regardless of whether
the buyer is a resident or a build
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Program Name Regulatory
And Contact Info Description Sector Service Code
The first step in an Integrated Design
process is for a developer or owner to
commit to high performance and
energy efficiency and to ensure that
these commitments are recognized by
each team member, beginning with the
earliest stages of the design process .
Integrated Design Early definition of building performance R, C T,A LV
objectives , perhaps in a project vision
statement, should be followed with
these objectives incorporated into
programming efforts , integrated into all
project narrative documents , and into
performance requirements for
particular systems and components .
Guide on the process and approach by
Residential Rainwater which Portland residents can design R T LV
Harvesting Code Guide and install a code-compliant rainwater
harvesting system
The Facility Permit Program ( FPP ) is
designed to serve customers with 'on-
Facility Permit Program going' Interior Tenant Improvements
503-823-0652 where facility maintenance , upgrade R, C $ ,A LV
and renovations are frequent. FPP is
available to owners of buildings ,
building management companies , and
their tenants for work within the facility .
Energy Efficient Mortgages ( EEM )
provide the borrower with increased
buying power when purchasing a
Energy Efficient home that is energy efficient, or that
Mortgages can be made efficient through the R $ EV
installation of energy-saving
improvements .
The City of Portland provides personal
Multi Family assistance to rental property owners in
Weatherization Program obtaining energy evaluations and
503-823-0530 taking advantage of cash incentives R T , $ ,A LV
and tax credits available for making
energy-efficient improvements
Participating lenders offer the " Home
Performance Power" mortgages for
homes built under the Earth
Earth Advantage : Home Advantage program , which promotes
Performance Power the construction of resource-efficient R $ EV
Program 888-327-8433 housing . Home Performance Power
mortgages have low or no down
payment requirements and require
borrowers to contribute only 3 % for
closing costs , which may come from a
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Roadmap for Coordinated and Enhanced Building Services
Program Name Regulatory
And Contact Info Description Sector Service Code
variety of sources . Eligible borrowers
can also add the dollar value of
projected energy savings to their
income , thus qualifying for a larger
mortgage .
Your home must be heated by natural
gas . Call to schedule a free home
energy audit to receive a customized
report that lists weatherization options .
Incentives available include cash
home energy audit rebates of up to 25% of the job cost
Natural Gas — NW (up to $350 ) and/or loans as low as R $ , T EV
Natural 503-220-2361 6 . 5% APR and $200 cash payment
toward the purchase of a 90 %-plus
energy-efficient gas furnace . The cash
rebate and loan are available on the
cost-effective portions of the
weatherization measures installed .
Your home must be heated by oil ,
kerosene , propane , or wood . Call to
schedule a free home energy audit to
receive a customized report that lists
weatherization options . Incentives
available include cash rebate of up to
Energy Audit -Oil , 25 % of the job cost (up to $400 ) and/or
Kerosene , Propane , or loans as low as 6 . 5% APR . The cash
Wood — State Home Oil rebate and loan are available on the R $ , T EV
Weatherization Program energy-efficiency measures
(SHOW) 800-452-8660 recommended in the audit. SHOW is
offering cash incentives on
replacement windows , replacement oil
furnaces , and above-ground oil tanks
when installed with a new furnace .
The Home Energy Savings program
serves people who live in single-family
homes , apartment complexes and
Energy Trust Of Oregon : manufactured homes . The program
Home Energy Savings offers financial incentives for energy-
Program 1 -866- saving home improvements for
ENTRUST (368-7878 ) residential customers of Portland R , C $ ,T EV
various programs listed General Electric, Pacific Power and
below and not numbered NW Natural . Also available are
referrals to contractors who can offer
special financing , and assistance with
Oregon state tax credit applications .
Programs appear below.
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Roadmap for Coordinated and Enhanced Building Services
Program Name Regulatory
And Contact Info Description Sector Service Code
The Efficient New Homes program
works with new homebuilders ,
contractors , product manufacturers
and retailers to promote energy-
efficient building practices and
products , and to educate consumers
about the advantages of an ENERGY
STAR qualified new home . The
program offers financial incentives to
builders and performance testing
Efficient New Homes contractors of energy-efficient new R, C $ , T EV
program homes . Consumers who buy a home
built through the Energy Trust of
Oregon 's Efficient New Homes
program may be eligible for
Residential Tax Credits from the
Oregon Department of Energy for the
appliances , heating and cooling
equipment and other items in their new
home .
The Efficient Home Products program
promotes energy-efficient home
products and offers financial incentives
for ENERGY STAR qualified
dishwashers , clothes washers and
compact fluorescent light bulbs
Efficient Home Products (CFLs ) . Financial incentives are
program offered on a seasonal basis for each R , C $ ,T EV
product . The program works with
product manufacturers and national ,
regional and local retailers of qualified
products to promote consumer
awareness , and adoption of, energy-
efficient products .
The Solar Electric program offers
financial incentives , service and
support for homeowners installing
solar electric ( photovoltaic) systems ,
and when combined with federal and
state tax credits , can lower the total
cost of a system by about 50 % . Once
Solar Electric program installed , a typical photovoltaic ( PV) R, C $ ,T EV
system can save 10 /o to 15 /o on your
electric bill . Homeowners may also be
eligible for a Residential Energy Tax
Credit of $3 . 00/Watt (up to $ 1 , 500
maximum ) through the Oregon
Department of Energy .
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Roadmap for Coordinated and Enhanced Building Services
Program Name Regulatory
And Contact Info Description Sector Service Code
The Solar Water Heating program
offers incentives for solar water
heating installations , which , when
combined with state tax credits , can
lower the cost of a solar water heating
system by up to 50 % . Typically, a
homeowner relying on electricity to
Solar Water Heating heat water could save up to $ 150 in R, C $ , T EV
program the first year of operation by installing
a solar water heating system . Savings
are higher for larger families and will
increase over time . Customers of
Pacific Power, Portland General
Electric, and NW Natural are eligible
for this program — including new and
existing construction .
The Green Investment Fund (GIF ) is a
competitive grant program that
supports innovative green building
projects in Portland . In the current
round of funding , a total of $425 , 000 is
Green Investment Fund available and the maximum grant ALL $ LV
amount for any project is $225 , 000 .
Industrial , residential , commercial , and
mixed- use public and private
organizations may apply.
LEED-certified Silver, Gold and
Platinum buildings are eligible for a
Sustainable Building Tax Credit. A pre-
certification application is required and
will be reviewed by staff and approved
Oregon DOE : with a specific tax amount, based on
Sustainable Building Tax the LEED rating sought. Eligibility is C $ EV
Credit 1 -800-221 -8035 determined after the LEED
Certification (at Silver or higher) is
received . Credit will be calculated on
the gross square footage (gsf) of all
conditioned spaces .
The Business Energy Tax Credit
Program offers projects that
incorporate energy conservation ,
efficient equipment and renewable
Oregon DOE : Business energy systems a 35% five-year tax
Energy Tax Credit credit. Projects $20 , 000 and less may
be taken in one year. Office buildings , C $ EV
(BETC) 1 -800-221 - stores , apartment buildings and other
8035 businesses may be eligible . A Pass-
through Option is also available for
project owners who choose to transfer
their tax credit eligibility to a business
partner with a tax liability in exchange
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Roadmap for Coordinated and Enhanced Building Services
Program Name Regulatory
And Contact Info Description Sector Service Code
for a cash payment . The Department
of Energy sets the pass-through rate
annually . The Department of Energy
can help project owners find pass-
through partners , although no
guarantees are made that a partner
will be provided .
Low-interest, fixed-rate , long -term
loans for any qualified project owner
who invests in energy conservation ,
Oregon DOE : Small renewable energy and alternative
Scale Energy Loan fuels . Individuals , businesses , schools , ALL $ EV
Program (SELP ) 1 -800- special districts , tribes and local , state
221 -8035 or federal government agencies are
eligible .
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An Introduction to the ICC 700-2008 National Green Building Standard
Background of the NGBS and Relationship to Major National
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Programs
In 2005,NAHB released its Green Model Home Building Guidelines. The
Code Council was a stakeholder in the process that created the guidelines.
The guidelines were subsequently used as the basis for the working draft
of the NGBS.
A consensus committee was fomred to develop this standard in
compliance with the requirments of the American National Standards
Institute(ANSI). The resulting ANSI approved ICC 700-2008 National
Green Building Standard defines green building for single and
multifamily homes,residential remodeling projects and site development
projects while still allowing for the flexibility required for
regionally-appropriate best green practices. Consensus committee
meetings were held for the standard throughout 2007 and 2008 with the
NAHB Research Center serving as secretariat. The'subsequent standard
was approved in January 2009 by ANSI.
Currently available for use for residential properties are the U.S. Green
Building Council's(USGBC)Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED)for Homes and the NAHB Green Building Guidelines.
Both are point-based green building rating tools, as is the NGBS;but only
the NGBS is an American National Standards Instititute (ANSI) standard,
making it a true consensus developed option.
The table on the next page shows a sampling of national programs and
standards available, and their features. Other regional and state programs
and standards exist,but there are far too many to publish here.
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An Introduction to the ICC 700-2008 National Green Building Standard
Scope,.Intent and Applicability of the Standard
The NGBS standard rates site design and development and residential
buildings with respect to their potential environmental impact.It is a
minimum standard; it includes four threshold levels (Bronze;Silver, Gold
and Emerald) to encourage the construction of higher performing green
buildings.
The site design and development is a minimum standard; it includes four
threshold levels (One, Two,Three and Four Stars)to encourage the design
and development of the site to a higher performance.
The application to existing residential buildings is arguably the major
distinguishing feature'of the NGBS. As existing structures make up 90
percent of all housing,they represent a huge market segment with great
opportunities to address the environmental impact of buildings. While
existing buildings are not addressed by most current residential green
building programs,renovations and additions are specifically addressed
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The NGBS is designed to rate the environmental impact of the
construction of:
• Residential buildings,including:
— Low-rise
—. High-rise
• Residential portions of mixed-use buildings.
• Residential subdivisions and building sites.
• Existing structures make up 90 percent of the housing market.
— Most current residential green building programs do not address
existing buildings.
— The NGBS specifically addresses and rates renovations and additions
to existing buildings.
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The NGBS contains specific provisions to encourage the following green building
techniques and initiatives:
• Erosion and sedimentation control and storm water management.
• Developing brownfield and greyfleld sites.
• Building in close proximity to public and/or alternative transportation.
• Avoiding environmentally sensitive areas, such as wetlands.
• Landscape design which limits long-term water and energy use and
preserves the natural environment.
• Reducing heat island effects through green roof systems or light-colored
roofs and light-colored, shaded and/or reduced paved areas.
• Implementing rainwater collection and gray water recycling systems.
• Limited use of irrigation systems or,where utilized, irrigation systems !
designed to reduce environmental impact.
• Using waterless urinals and low-flow/consumption water closets
(toilets),faucets and shower heads. S
• Building smaller structures to reduce site impact,material resources and
energy use.
• .Building up instead of out to produce a smaller footprint,with less
foundation and roof area per square foot, thus allowing ceiling and floor
systems to share common elements to efficiently heat and cool the
structure.
• Using durable, affordable and low-maintenance materials,and material-
efficient structural systems.
• Using materials which are easily returned to the earth in their original
form, are recyclable or are renewable.
• Recycling construction and post-construction waste.
• Building high-performance/energy-efficient building envelopes.
• Including net-zero capable energy systems, such as geothermal systems,
active and passive solar systems,wind generators and hydroelectric
generators. i
• Using energy efficient luminaries, appliances, and heating and cooling I
systems.
• Sealing ducts,building envelopes,including weather stripping and
added insulation.
• Using whole house ventilation and ceiling fans.
• Using low VOC(volatile organic compound) emitting materials
(adhesives,sealants,paints,-coatin s c !
• Installing Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value(MERV) air filters. .
In addition, the standard promotes owner education regarding/g g green
building maintenance and operation.
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An Introduction to the ICC 700-2008 National Green Building Standard
The ANSI Process
In January of 2009,the NGBS became the very first green building
standard to receive ANSI status.•Its development follows strict due
process in accordance with ANSI requirements, with the NABB Research
Center overseeing and acting as Secretariat.
The ANSI Consensus Committee for the NGBS includes builders,
building officials, members of the U.S. Green Building Council,members
of the Green Building Initiative, a U.S. Department of Energy employee
and a U.S.Environmental Protection Agency employee, as well as many
other interested parties. The diverse mixture of interests and wide
knowledge base of the Consensus Committee helps to make sure that the
provisions of the standard address environmental concerns in ways that
are affordable, enforceable and readily implemented into the real word.
t? Why Do Affordability,Enforceability and Ease of Implementation Matter?
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Affordability,enforceability and ease of implementation are vital
considerations if green building requirements are to truly accomplish their
goal of limiting the negative effects of buildings on the environment.
€€ Affordability impacts green and sustainable buildings in that affordable
k green features are more likely to be maintained,which inherently makes
these buildings more sustainable.
The involvement of manufacturers and builders in the process helps to
keep a perspective on potential costs and ease of implementation in the
real world.
The NGBS is written in enforceable language intended to coordinate with
the requirements of the International Codes®, which will allow local
building departments to double as environmental stewards.
• Can be administered locally,unlike most other green programs.
• Maybe more cost effective than remotely administered programs:
• Written in enforceable language.
Can Green Building Be Affordable?
It is often thought that green building is costly. This is not necessarily
true. As green building has become more mainstream,the initial cost
differential between conventional and green building construction has
!i blurred. It is true that some technologies, such as certain active solar
energy systems, continue to be cost prohibitive. But costs continue to
come down.And the implementation of many of the conservation
principles inherent in green building typically mean cost savings.If we are
conscious of and implement material resource conservation,this can result
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in less materials and less cost in the short term. If durability is enhanced
and energy efficiency is increased, lower long-term operating and
maintenance costs result. This translates into more affordable construction
over the life of the building, and in some cases even initial cost differences
may be minimal or reduced. Where a high efficiency heating or cooling
system utilizing traditional technologies is incorporated,initial costs may
be greater.But the resulting savings in utility costs may outweigh any
increase in monthly mortgage costs related to the high efficient system. '
I Green and sustainable building techniques may also reduce infrastructure
costs. As green and sustainable buildings typically have efficient energy
systems,the need for additional power plants and water treatment plants
may be reduced or eliminated.
We Already Have Building Codes,Why Do We Need Green Building Programs and
Standards?
Traditionally,building codes and standards have addressed how the
(` environment affects buildings;that is,they address the effects that
tC environmental factors, such as wind, snow,water, earthquakes and
i� gravity,have on buildings. Green and sustainable building, however,
addresses the other half of the equation: how buildings affect the
it environment.
jr Green building programs and standards, however, encourage the
consideration of environmental impact as an integral part of the design
process. Yet the detailed requirements relative to these choices are often
!. found.in the I-Codes.
Administration of the NGBS
The NGBS allows administration by any"Adopting Entity, which is
defined as "The governmental jurisdiction,green building program, or any
other third party compliance assurance body that adopts this Standard, and
is responsible for implementation and administration of the practices
herein."
Where jurisdictions have not adopted the standard,builders,designers and
I' building owners may use an independent third-party administrator to rate
and certify their green building projects in accordance with the
requirements of the standard on a voluntary basis.
The following can be adopting entities:
• Governmental jurisdictions.
• Local or national green building programs.
• Independent third parties.
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Choice versus Mandatory Requirements .
Many"mandatory"requirements are often functions of design choices.
Realizing this,the consensus committee has chosen to simply require
specific minimum points in each environmental category,rather than
mandating specific design choices.As point values for each provision are
primarily based on environmental impact,environmental principles are not
compromised and more choices become available to owners, designers
and builders.
The decision whether the NGBS as a whole should be adopted and
administered by a jurisdiction on a mandatory or voluntary basis is made
at the discretion of that jurisdiction. In some cases,jurisdictions may only
mandate that certain structures, such as government buildings,be
compliant. In other cases, compliance with the standard could be
completely voluntary, or become mandatory when residential buildings
exceed a specified.area threshold.
Questions to Consider when Adopting NGBS:
•. Will adherence to the NGBS be mandatory or voluntary?
• Will it be administered in-house or by third parties?
• Who will do the following:
— Plan reviews;
— Inspections;
— Specific verifications (such as energy related evaluation and/or
testing)?
• Will incentives be offered to builders who achieve certain threshold
levels?
• Will the agency offer assistance or education on the NGBS?
• Will it increase fees to cover costs related.to the administration the
NGBS?
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Green Building Program
City Council Work Session
January 12 , 2010
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Purpose of Work Session
• Provide information regarding proposed
long-term and short-term approaches to green
building support .
• Receive City Council feedback and direction before
ramping up resources committed to effort .
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• Do we have the right priorities ?
• Do we have an appropriate balance between
voluntary measures and regulation (codes ) ?
• Is the timeline appropriate for code adoption ?
• What information do you see as important to gather
through our community engagement process?
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Presentation
• Big Picture
• Current Project Approach
• Green Building Standards + Codes
• Community Engagement
• Milestones and Timeline
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Green buildings demonstrate
• a reduced carbon footprint
• energy efficiency
• water conservation
• waste minimization
• resource-efficient materials
• pollution prevention
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Community Goals
1 . Reduce carbon (2008 Climate Action Plan )
emissions
2 . Reduce energy use (2009 Energy Policy)
3 . Reduce water use (2009 Water
Conservation Plan )
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GB Program Goal
The goal of an ongoing Green Building Program
is to increasingly align Fort Collins '
built environment with community goals of
reduced carbon emissions , reduced energy use
and reduced water use .
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Other G fits
• Buildings that
— Work better
— Cost less to operate and maintain
— Have higher future value
• Less vulnerability to energy supply
• Increased use of local materials
• Fort Collins ' reputation as hub for
energy efficiency + clean energy
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GJWgram Guiding Inciples
• Support GB transition actively underway
in the marketplace .
• Support quality building projects that can
demonstrate substantive , measurable results .
• Support the development of City processes that
are relatively simple and easily navigated .
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GB Program Guiding Principles
• Dovetail elements addressing individual buildings
and lots with neighborhood - and urban -scale
green elements .
City Plan ,
GB Program Transportation Plan
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Interface
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GB Program Scope
All building types
• Residential New
• Commercial — Design
— Construction
• Industrial Existing
— Additions
• Institutional
— Remodels
— Deconstruction
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GB Program Accountability
Needed : well -defined metrics that provide
the basis for setting quantitative objectives
and can be tracked over time .
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Current Project Approach
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Current Project : Starting Points
• Green Building
Reward success
Roadmap 2007
Encourage innovation
• GB staff retreat Mandate minimum
November 2009 performance
Remove barriers
Build internal City capacity
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Current Project : Priority Elements
Voluntary,
market-driven ,
above-code • Provide incentives for projects
significantly exceeding minimum codes
• Recognize GB innovation + success
• Provide education and training
Regulation • Establish GB code
• Research and document local
Foundation costs + benefits of GB
• Develop metrics and tracking system
• Revise City policies / codes / processes to
address barriers + conflicts related to GB
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Current Project Approach
For each element
• Create work plan
• Do the work
For GB Program as a whole
• Stay closely in touch with City Plan /
Transportation Plan update process
• Keep City Council informed / involved
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Green luilding
Standards and Codes
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Green Building Standards
• GB standard = structure for code and/or
voluntary program
• Points-based rating approaches typical
• Mandatory + optional elements
• Verify as- built performance .
• No GB standard covers both residential
+ commercial buildings .
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Gred" g Standards
Attributes typically addressed
• Site selection , design Indoor environmental
and development quality
• Lot design , preparation , Exterior lighting design
development Constr waste recycling
• Stormwater management Efficient transportation
• Energy efficiency Commissioning
• Renewable energy Operation , maintenance ,
• Water efficiency building owner education
• Material resource efficiency Innovation
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Green Building Standards
Example : NGBS NATIONAL 4q
• Collaboration GREEN
• Scope : residential oBUILDIN
— Subdivisions STANDAR
— Single family 1Ci J00 20OR
— Multi-family to 3 stories
— New construction
— Additions
— Renovations r AN5' �' = # 20
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Green Building Categories
Lot Design , Preparation , Development
Resource Efficiency
Energy Efficiency
Water Efficiency
Indoor Environmental Quality
Operation , Maintenance , Building Owner
Education
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Green Building Standards
NGBS
Green Building Categories
Lot Design , Preparation , Conditioned floor area
Development
Certified lumber
Resource Efficiency
Energy Efficiency Foundation
Water Efficiency waterproofing
Indoor Environmental Quality
Operation , Maintenance, Building
Owner Education
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NGBS
Green Building Categories
Lot Design , Preparation ,
Development
Resource Efficiency
Energy Efficiency
Water Efficiency Low VOC adhesives
Indoor Environmental Quality Spot ventilation
Operation , Maintenance , Building Radon control
Owner Education
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Green Building Standards
NGBS Performance Level Points
Categories ronze Emerald
Lot Design , Prep, Develop 39 66 93 119
Resource Efficiency 45 79 113 146
Energy Efficiency 30 60 100 120
Water Efficiency 14 26 41 60
IEQ 36 65 100 140
O+M , Owner Education 8 10 11 12
Additional Pts - any category 50 100 1 100 100
Total Points : 222 406 558 697
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NGBS Performance Level Points
Categories Bronze Gold Emerald
Lot Design , Prep, Develop 39 66 93 119
Resource Efficiency 45 79 113 146
Energy Efficiency 30 60 100 120
Water Efficiency 14 26 41 60
IEQ 36 65 100 140
O+M , Owner Education 8 10 11 12
Additional Pts - any category 50 100 100 100
Total Points: 222 406 558 697
Code Rewards
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Green Building Standards
NGBS Performance Level Points
Categories ronze Silver Goidd Emerald
Lot Design , Prep , Develop 39 66 93 119
Resource Efficiency 45 79 113 146
Energy Efficiency 30 60 100 120
Water Efficiency 14 26 41 60
IEQ 36 65 100 140
O+M , Owner Education 8 10 11 12
Additional Pts - any category 50 100 100 100
Total Points : 222 406 558 697
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Process for GB Codes
2009 2010 2011
Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 ongoing
Planning , Community engagement CC: Implement
research Code Evaluate
Code development* adopt
• Point details
• Implementation /
enforcement procedures
• Proposed performance
levels for code
* Residential code leads the process
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Community Engagement
For GB Program as a whole
• GB Roadmap project : extensive stakeholder input
• Start Fall 2009 : updates to boards + commissions ,
interested community groups
• Inform general public
— Web site (ongoing )
— Potential to piggyback on
City Plan / Trans Plan processes
— Public meeting / open house ( late 2010 )
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For individual GB Program elements
Part of work plans to be developed
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Milestones and Timeline
2009 2010 2011
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Frame CC Develop CC
overall WS work u date City Council
project plans p • GB elements
for adoption
Develop GB Program . Updates on Implement
elements GB Program Evaluate
as a whole
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GB Program Goal
The goal of an ongoing Green Building Program
is to increasingly align Fort Collins '
built environment with community goals of
reduced carbon emissions , reduced energy use
and reduced water use .
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Current Project : Priority Elements
Voluntary,
market-driven ,
above-code • Provide incentives for projects
significantly exceeding minimum codes
• Recognize GB innovation + success
• Provide education and training
Regulation • Establish GB code
• Research and document local
Foundation costs + benefits of GB
• Develop metrics and tracking system
• Revise City policies / codes / processes to
address barriers + conflicts related to GB
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Curre ject : Priori is
• Provide incentives for projects
significantly exceeding minimum codes
• Recognize GB innovation + success
• Provide education and training
City • Establish GB code
Council • Research and document local
action costs + benefits of GB
required
• Develop metrics and tracking system
• Revise City policies / codes / processes
to address barriers + conflicts re GB
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• Do we have the right priorities ?
• Do we have an appropriate balance between
voluntary measures and regulation (codes ) ?
• Is the timeline appropriate for code adoption ?
• What information do you see as important to gather
through our community engagement process?
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