City of Santa Cruz Green City of Santa Cruz Green

Building ProgramBuilding ProgramPresented By:Presented By:

Joe FullertonJoe Fullerton

Green Building and Environmental SpecialistGreen Building and Environmental Specialist

Discussion OverviewDiscussion Overview

►►QuizQuiz

►►Impacts of BuildingsImpacts of Buildings……

►►What is green building?What is green building?

►►What is the City Doing?What is the City Doing?

►►WhatWhat’’s going on with CAL Green?s going on with CAL Green?

►►Wrap up and QuestionsWrap up and Questions

QUIZQUIZ

What is a green roof?What is a green roof?

A. A roof with green-colored shingles or tiles

B. A roof (as of a greenhouse) that lets sunlight in to grow plants inside

C. A roof with vegetation that insulates a building, reduces stormwater runoff and can provide wildlife habitat in urban areas

A. Austin, Texas

B. Denver, Colorado

C. New York, New York

D. San Francisco, CA

Which large city was the first to develop a Which large city was the first to develop a

green building program?green building program?

The U.S. Green Building CouncilThe U.S. Green Building Council’’s thirds third--party verifying party verifying

system for all construction, called ______, is the national system for all construction, called ______, is the national

standard for green building, with the levels certified, silver, standard for green building, with the levels certified, silver,

gold and platinum.gold and platinum. What does it Stand For?What does it Stand For?

Boulder, Colorado, is a pioneer in green building. It adopted its Energy Options program, the predecessor to its current Green Points Building Program, in

A. 1900

B. 1980

C. 1990

D. 2000

Building ImpactsBuilding Impacts

Buildings in the U.S. account for: Buildings in the U.S. account for:

••71% of electricity consumption71% of electricity consumption

••54% of Natural gas consumption54% of Natural gas consumption

••39% of energy use39% of energy use

••38% of all CO2 emissions38% of all CO2 emissions

••40% of raw materials use40% of raw materials use

••30% of waste output (136 mil. Tons 30% of waste output (136 mil. Tons

annually)annually)

••14% of potable water consumption. 14% of potable water consumption.

(LBNL, USGBC)(LBNL, USGBC)

Four percent of the world’s population lives in the US; we use ¼of the world’s resources

US Buildings and Natural ResourcesUS Buildings and Natural Resources

References: References:

Mantel, B. (2006, May 19). Energy efficiency. Mantel, B. (2006, May 19). Energy efficiency. CQ ResearcherCQ Researcher, , 1616, 433, 433--456. Retrieved from CQ Researcher Online, 456. Retrieved from CQ Researcher Online, http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2006051900. http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2006051900.

Weeks, J. (2010, February 19). Modernizing the grid. Weeks, J. (2010, February 19). Modernizing the grid. CQ ResearcherCQ Researcher, , 2020, 145, 145--168. Retrieved from CQ Researcher Online, 168. Retrieved from CQ Researcher Online, http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2010021900. http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2010021900.

Source: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Mantel, B. (2006, May 19). Energy efficiency. Mantel, B. (2006, May 19). Energy efficiency. CQ ResearcherCQ Researcher, , 1616, 433, 433--456. Retrieved from CQ Researcher Online, http://library.cqpress456. Retrieved from CQ Researcher Online, http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2006051900..com/cqresearcher/cqresrre2006051900.

US Buildings Impact PlanetUS Buildings Impact Planet

If the U.S. uses 25% of global energy

and U.S. Buildings

require 40% of U.S.

energy

Then 10% of global energy is used in U.S.

BuildingsSource: Ryan Stroup, PEC

But really, What is But really, What is GreenGreen Building?Building?

►►Sustainable Design?Sustainable Design?

►►Integrated Design?Integrated Design?

►►Environmentally conscious building?Environmentally conscious building?Seriously Seriously ----What does all this mean?What does all this mean?

““Sustainable, Green, Eco FriendlySustainable, Green, Eco Friendly””

HUH?HUH?

►►"Sustainable development is development "Sustainable development is development

that that meets the needsmeets the needs of the present without of the present without

compromising the ability of compromising the ability of future future

generations to meet their own needsgenerations to meet their own needs..““

(Brundtland Commission 1983)(Brundtland Commission 1983)►►Does this definition work for you?Does this definition work for you?

►►What would you add or change?What would you add or change?

Green BuildingsGreen Buildings

Reduce environmental impact by:Reduce environmental impact by:

�� Conserving natural resources.Conserving natural resources.

�� Providing a healthy live or work space.Providing a healthy live or work space.

�� Conserving Energy.Conserving Energy.

�� Reducing cost of services and utilities.Reducing cost of services and utilities.

Through the integration of techniques, Through the integration of techniques,

technologies and processes.technologies and processes.

What Is City of Santa Cruz Doing?What Is City of Santa Cruz Doing?

►►The Green Building ProgramThe Green Building Program

�� Non Residential Non Residential –– Another dayAnother day

►►1000 sq ft threshold1000 sq ft threshold

►►Based on LEED NC v 2.1Based on LEED NC v 2.1

►►New program under developmentNew program under development

�� Residential Program Residential Program –– Our focus tonightOur focus tonight

►►350 sq ft threshold 350 sq ft threshold –– proportional determinationproportional determination

►►16 categories16 categories

►►Over 500 points with well over 100 featuresOver 500 points with well over 100 features

New Construction CalculationNew Construction Calculation► (A) ___________ (Sq. Ft.) – 350 (Sq. Ft.) = (B) ________ (Sq. Ft.)► (B)____________ (Sq. Ft.) / 100 = (C) __________ (points per 100 Sq. Ft.)

► (C)____________X 1.5 (Permit issuance multiplier) = (D) _______ (additionally required points)

► or► X 2.5 (Accelerated Permit)► or► X 3.5 (Green Building Award)► (D)______________ + 20 (Permit issuance) =_______________ (required points)

► or► + 45 (Accelerated processes)► or► + 75 (Green Building Award)

► Enter the square footage of the project on line (A), subtract 350, multiply by the chosen multiplier (Permit Issuance, Accelerated, or Award) and then add the corresponding points to figure out how many points are required for your project

Remodels And Additions CalculationRemodels And Additions Calculation

► (A)___________ (Sq. Ft.) – 350 (Sq. Ft.) = (B) ________ (Sq. Ft.)► (B)___________ (Sq. Ft.) / 100 = (C) __________ (points per 100 Sq. Ft.)

► (C)___________ X 1.1 (Permit issuance multiplier) = (D) _______ (additionally required points)

► or► X 1.9 (Accelerated Permit)► or► X 2.5 (Green Building Award)► (D)______________ + 15 (Permit issuance) = _____________ (required points)

► or► + 35 (Accelerated processes)► or► + 45 (Green Building Award)

► Enter the square footage of the project on line (A), subtract 350, multiply by the chosen multiplier (Permit Issuance, Accelerated, or Award) and then add the corresponding points to figure out how many points are required for your project

Technical and compliance Technical and compliance

InvestigationInvestigation

►►What are we looking What are we looking

for on plans?for on plans?

►► How Do we Verify How Do we Verify

compliance and compliance and

performance?performance?

►►What features and What features and

specifications are the specifications are the

most labor intensive?most labor intensive?

City of Santa Cruz Residential City of Santa Cruz Residential

CategoriesCategoriesA.Integrated

Design B. SiteC. FoundationD. Structural

FrameE. Exterior

FinishF. PlumbingG. ElectricalH. Appliances

I. InsulationJ. WindowsK. HVACL. Renewable Energy And

RoofingM. Natural Heating and

CoolingN. Indoor Air Quality and

FinishesO, FlooringP. Other

Where CAL Green Has and ImpactWhere CAL Green Has and Impact

B. Site

D. Structural Frame

F. Plumbing

K. HVAC

N. Indoor Air Quality and Finishes

O. Flooring

BREAKBREAK

CAL Green: For CAL Green: For NEW NEW BuildingsBuildings

► Division 4.1 – PLANNING AND DESIGN� SECTION 4.103 SITE SELECTION (Reserved)

� SECTION 4.104 SITE PRESERVATION (Reserved)

� SECTION 4.105 DECONSTRUCTION AND REUSE OF EXISTING STRUCTURES (Reserved)

� SECTION 4.106 SITE DEVELOPMENT

►4.106.2 Storm water drainage and retention during construction.

►4.106.3 Surface drainage.

► Division 4.2 – ENERGY EFFICIENCY (Reserved)

► Division4.3 – WATER EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION

► Division 4.4 – MATERIAL CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE EFFICIENCY

► Division 4.5 – ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

California Building Standards Commission California Building Standards Commission www.bsc.ca.govwww.bsc.ca.gov

Division 4.1 – PLANNING AND DESIGN

� SECTION 4.103 SITE SELECTION (Reserved)� SECTION 4.104 SITE PRESERVATION (Reserved)� SECTION 4.105 DECONSTRUCTION AND REUSE OF EXISTING STRUCTURES (Reserved)

� SECTION 4.106 SITE DEVELOPMENT► 4.106.2 Storm water drainage and retention during construction.

� 1. Retention basins of sufficient size shall be utilized to retain storm water on the site.� 2. Where storm water is conveyed to a public drainage system, collection point, gutter or similar disposal method, water shall be filtered by use of a barrier system, wattle or other method approved by the enforcing agency.

� 3. Compliance with a lawfully enacted storm water management ordinance.► Storm Water Ordinance (Chapter 16.19) ► Excavation and Grading Ordinance (Chapter 18.45)

► 4.106.3 Surface drainage.� The site shall be planned and developed� to keep surface water from entering buildings. Construction� plans shall indicate how the site grading or drainage� system will manage surface water flows.

Division 4.1 – PLANNING AND DESIGN

http://www.epa.gov/npdes/pubs/sw_swppp_guide.pdf

Division4.3 – WATER EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION

► SECTION 4.303:INDOOR WATER USE► 4.303.1 Twenty percent savings. A schedule of plumbing fixtures and fixture fittings that will

reduce the overall use of potable water within the building by at least 20 percent shall be provided. The reduction shall be based on the maximum allowable water use per plumbing fixture and fitting as required by the California Building Standards Code.

► The 20 percent reduction in potable water use shall be demonstrated by one of the following methods:� 1. Each plumbing fixture and fitting shall meet reduced flow rates specified in Table 4.303.2; or� 2. A calculation demonstrating a 20 percent reduction in the building “water use” baseline as established in

Table 4.303.1 shall be provided. For low-rise residential occupancies, the calculation shall be limited to the following plumbing fixture and fitting types: water closets, urinals, lavatory faucets and showerheads.

► 4.303.2 Multiple showerheads serving one shower. When single shower fixtures are served by more than one showerhead, the combined flow rate of all the showerheads shall not exceed the maximum flow rates specified in the 20 percent reduction column contained in Table 4.303.2 or the shower shall be designed to only allow one showerhead to be in operation at a time.� Exception: The maximum flow rate for showerheads when using the calculation method specified in Section

4.303.1, Item 2, is 2.5 gpm @ 80 psi.

► 4.303.3 Plumbing fixtures and fittings. Plumbing fixtures (water closets and urinals) and fittings (faucets and showerheads) shall meet the standards referenced in Table 4.303.3.

Division 4.4 – MATERIAL CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE

EFFICIENCY► SECTION 4.403 FOUNDATION SYSTEMS (Reserved)

► SECTION 4.404 EFFICIENT FRAMING TECHNIQUES (Reserved)

► SECTION 4.405 MATERIAL SOURCES (Reserved)

► SECTION 4.406 ENHANCED DURABILITY AND REDUCED MAINTENANCE

� 4.406.1 Joints and openings must be sealed

► SECTION 4.407 WATER RESISTANCE AND MOISTURE MANAGEMENT (Reserved)

►SECTION 4.408 CONSTRUCTION WASTE REDUCTION, DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING

► SECTION 4.409 LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT (Reserved)

►SECTION 4.410 BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION� 4.410.1 Operation and maintenance manual

B1. 50% Diversion Rate is required: B1. 50% Diversion Rate is required:

CAL Green section 4.408CAL Green section 4.408►► Highlight procedures to Recycle and/or salvage for Highlight procedures to Recycle and/or salvage for reuse a minimum of 50% of the nonhazardous reuse a minimum of 50% of the nonhazardous construction and demolition debris.construction and demolition debris.

►► Provide a construction waste management plan Provide a construction waste management plan that:that:�� 1. Identifies the materials to be diverted from disposal 1. Identifies the materials to be diverted from disposal by recycling, reuse on the project or salvage for future by recycling, reuse on the project or salvage for future use or sale.use or sale.

�� 2. Specifies if materials will be sorted on2. Specifies if materials will be sorted on--site or mixed site or mixed for transportation to a diversion facility.for transportation to a diversion facility.

�� 3. Identifies the diversion facility where the material 3. Identifies the diversion facility where the material collected will be taken.collected will be taken.

�� 4. Identifies construction methods employed to reduce 4. Identifies construction methods employed to reduce the amount of waste generated.the amount of waste generated.

�� 5. Specifies that the amount of materials diverted shall 5. Specifies that the amount of materials diverted shall be calculated by weight or volume, but not by both.be calculated by weight or volume, but not by both.

4.410.1 Operation and maintenance manual

► 1. Directions to the owner or occupant that the manual shall remain with the building throughout the life cycle of the structure.

► 2. Operation and maintenance instructions for the following:� a. Equipment and appliances, including water-saving devices and systems, HVAC systems, water-heating

systems and other major appliances and equipment.� b. Roof and yard drainage, including gutters and downspouts.� c. Space conditioning systems, including condensers and air filters.� d. Landscape irrigation systems.� e. Water reuse systems.

► 3. Information from local utility, water and waste recovery providers on methods to further reduce resource consumption, including recycle programs and locations.

► 4. Public transportation and/or carpool options available in the area.► 5. Educational material on the positive impacts of an interior► relative humidity between 30–60 percent and what methods an occupant may use to maintain the

relative humidity level in that range.► 6. Information about water-conserving landscape and irrigation design and controllers which conserve

water.► 7. Instructions for maintaining gutters and down spouts and the importance of diverting water at

least 5 feet away from the foundation.► 8. Information on required routine maintenance measures, including, but not limited to, caulking,

painting, grading around the building, etc.► 9. Information about state solar energy and incentive programs available.► 10. A copy of all special inspection verifications required by the enforcing agency or this code.

Division 4.5 – ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

► 4.501.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall outline means of reducing the quantity of air contaminants that are odorous, irritating and/or harmful to the comfort and well-being of a building’s installers, occupants and neighbors.

►4.504.1 Covering of duct openings and protection of mechanical equipment during construction.

Division 4.5 – ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

►4.504.2 Finish material pollutant control� 4.504.2.1 Adhesives, sealants and caulks.

� 4.504.2.2 Paints and coatings.

� 4.504.2.3 Aerosol paints and coatings.

� 4.504.2.4 Verification.

►4.504.3 Carpet systems.

►4.504.4 Resilient flooring systems.

►4.504.5 Composite wood products.

SECTION 4.505INTERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL

►4.505.2 Concrete slab foundations.

� 4.505.2.1 Capillary break.

4.505.3 Moisture content of building materials.

SECTION 4.506INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND EXHAUST

SECTION 4.507ENVIRONMENTAL COMFORT

► 4.506.1 Bathroom exhaust fans. Energy Star

► 4.507.1 Openings. Whole house exhaust fans shall have insulated louvers or covers which close when the fan is off. Covers or louvers shall have a minimum insulation value of R-4.2.

► 4.507.2 Heating and air-conditioning system design.� Manuals J, 29-D, and 36-S

Q & AQ & A

►►Process and PolicyProcess and Policy

►►Specifications and Plan DetailsSpecifications and Plan Details

►►Program OverlapProgram Overlap

►►IssuesIssues

►►SuccessesSuccesses

City of Santa Cruz Green Building City of Santa Cruz Green Building

ProgramProgram

►►Presenter:Presenter:

�� Joe FullertonJoe Fullerton

Green Building and Environmental SpecialistGreen Building and Environmental Specialist

jfullerton@cityofsantacruz.comjfullerton@cityofsantacruz.com

831.420.5124831.420.5124

Some Helpful ResourcesSome Helpful Resources

►► City of Santa Cruz City of Santa Cruz www.cityofsantacruz.comwww.cityofsantacruz.com –– Many City departments have environmental Many City departments have environmental programs in place. The Green Building Appendices are available programs in place. The Green Building Appendices are available on this site.on this site.

►► PG&E PG&E www.pge.com/myhome/edusafety/workshopstrainingwww.pge.com/myhome/edusafety/workshopstraining -- The local utility offers a variety of The local utility offers a variety of classes at all levels. There are opportunities to request classclasses at all levels. There are opportunities to request classes specific for your audience. PG&E es specific for your audience. PG&E also offers rebates on many appliances and technologies for use also offers rebates on many appliances and technologies for use in an efficient home and/or in an efficient home and/or business.business.

►► United States Green Building Council United States Green Building Council www.usgbc.orgwww.usgbc.org -- The USGBC has paved the way for many The USGBC has paved the way for many successful Green Building Programs.successful Green Building Programs.

►► Build It Green Build It Green www.builditgreen.orgwww.builditgreen.org –– Provides basic and more advanced levels of training for Provides basic and more advanced levels of training for employees. CABIG also provides materials, reports and scientifiemployees. CABIG also provides materials, reports and scientific data.c data.

►► NREL NREL www.nrel.govwww.nrel.gov -- Has a plethora of information available on a number of topicsHas a plethora of information available on a number of topics

►► California Energy Commission California Energy Commission www.energy.ca.govwww.energy.ca.gov –– Provides information on State programs and Provides information on State programs and legislation. Occasionally has information on grant availabilitylegislation. Occasionally has information on grant availability..

►► California Communities California Communities www.cacommunities.orgwww.cacommunities.org –– Provides information on funding resources Provides information on funding resources within the Statewithin the State

►► Environmental protection Agency Environmental protection Agency www.epa.govwww.epa.gov –– Delineates scientific information about a variety Delineates scientific information about a variety of environmental issuesof environmental issues

►► USGS USGS www.usgs.govwww.usgs.gov –– Provides detailed scientific data on a number of environmental Provides detailed scientific data on a number of environmental and and geological issues. All graphs and information are public domaingeological issues. All graphs and information are public domain..

►► Environmental Building News Environmental Building News www.buildinggreen.comwww.buildinggreen.com –– One of the most trusted sources of One of the most trusted sources of Green Building Information in the States. Membership is requireGreen Building Information in the States. Membership is required, but the data is significant and d, but the data is significant and well researched.well researched.

►► American Council for an EnergyAmerican Council for an Energy--Efficient Economy Efficient Economy www.aceee.orgwww.aceee.org –– Information on policy and Information on policy and programs on the National Level.programs on the National Level.

Some More Helpful ResourcesSome More Helpful Resources

►► U.S. Department of Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable EnergU.S. Department of Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy y www.eere.govwww.eere.gov –– Various programs Various programs and initiatives including the building program, which demonstratand initiatives including the building program, which demonstrates the bottomes the bottom--line benefits of new line benefits of new technologies and building practices, and promotes their widespretechnologies and building practices, and promotes their widespread use.ad use.

►► Florida Solar Energy Center Florida Solar Energy Center www.fsec.ucf.eduwww.fsec.ucf.edu –– Provides in depth scientifically researched energy Provides in depth scientifically researched energy information.information.

►► Green Building Council of Australia Green Building Council of Australia www.gbca.org.auwww.gbca.org.au –– The international community provides great ideas The international community provides great ideas and information around emerging technologies and techniques. Auand information around emerging technologies and techniques. Australia is making large leaps in the stralia is making large leaps in the Green Building field.Green Building field.

►► Colorado Colorado Energy.orgEnergy.org www.coloradoenergy.orgwww.coloradoenergy.org –– The State of Colorado is making significant advances in The State of Colorado is making significant advances in energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies and policiesenergy efficiency and renewable energy technologies and policies. This site provides a detailed look into . This site provides a detailed look into the statethe state’’s programs. Many States have successful programs and policies ts programs. Many States have successful programs and policies that can be emulated, and hat can be emulated, and imitated.imitated.

►► National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association www.noaa.govwww.noaa.gov –– Fantastic source of stats and scientific Fantastic source of stats and scientific data.data.

►► Sacramento Municipal Utility District Sacramento Municipal Utility District www.smud.orgwww.smud.org –– SMUD has a great outreach and education SMUD has a great outreach and education program along with a reputable collection of scientific data.program along with a reputable collection of scientific data.

►► The World Green Building Council The World Green Building Council www.worldgbc.orgwww.worldgbc.org –– Provides support and tools to National Programs. Provides support and tools to National Programs.

►► Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Green Roofs for Healthy Cities www.greenroofs.orgwww.greenroofs.org ––Green Green Roofs.orgRoofs.org supplies information about where supplies information about where Green Roofs are being installed, the different issues around appGreen Roofs are being installed, the different issues around application, and many examples of lication, and many examples of implementation.implementation.

►► Energy Star Energy Star www.energystar.govwww.energystar.gov –– ““ ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us aProtection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the ll save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.environment through energy efficient products and practices.””

Other Valuable ResourcesOther Valuable Resources

►►http://www.ornl.gov/sci/eere/http://www.ornl.gov/sci/eere/

►►http://www.dsireusa.org/http://www.dsireusa.org/

►►http://www.righthouse.co.nz/http://www.righthouse.co.nz/

►►http://www.breeam.org/http://www.breeam.org/

►►http://www.wbdg.org/http://www.wbdg.org/

►►And there are many, many moreAnd there are many, many more……

►►Local Green Building Directory: Local Green Building Directory: �� http://www.centralcoastgreenbuilding.org/http://www.centralcoastgreenbuilding.org/