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Going Green- Commercially
An overview of what it entails for a company to go “green”
Ways to be Sustainable:
Supporting organizations dedicated to sustainability
Sourcing more environmentally friendly materials
Disposing of materials in environmentally safe way
Using more energy efficient equipment and practices
Compiled by Author form Sources: nielsen.com
Ways to be Sustainable:Energy Efficiency-
Buildings consume a significant amount of energy
40% of the nation's total energy consumption
32% of it is for heating and cooling
Compiled by Author form Sources: wbdg.org
Ways to be Sustainable:Energy Efficiency-
Compiled by Author form Sources: energystar.gov
Becoming energy efficient
helps connect
between:
People
Planet
Profits
The average building wastes about 1/3 of the energy it uses
Good energy management is good business
It’s a budget-tested and planet-approved strategy for achieving the bottom line
Capturing inefficiencies reduces
energy costsReducing energy usage prevents
greenhouse gases emotion
Lower emissions helps create a cleaner,
healthier environment
Compiled by Author form Sources: facilitiesnet.com
Ways to be Sustainable:Energy Efficiency-
Ways to be Sustainable:Energy Efficiency- Solar
Most common type of system installed is a photovoltaic system
These systems are durable, reliable, and often requires little maintenance
Usually rainwater is sufficient to keep the panels clean to ensure maximum efficiency
Most are warranted to last 20 years and to lose efficiency at a rate of less than 1% per year
Typically panels do not need to be replaced during the life of the system
The life span of these systems are typically 30 years
Ways to be Sustainable:Energy Efficiency- Photovoltaic
Solar System's panels convert sunlight into direct current (DC) electricity
An inverter then converts the DC electricity produced by the photovoltaic system into electricity
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Ways to be Sustainable:Energy Efficiency- Photovoltaic
Solar
Sloped Roof System
Flat Roof System
Ground Mount System
Solar Carport
Compiled by Author form Sources: solarelectricsupply.com Image Source: Google Images
Ways to be Sustainable:Efficient Lights-
Compiled by Author form Sources: elementalled.com
LEDs vs. Incandescent vs. CFLs
LED CFL IncandescentLife Span 50,000 hrs 6,000 hrs 1,000 hrsWatts 6W 9W 400WLumens 300 320 400Heat Emitted 2.3 BTUs per hr 30.3 BTUs per hr 56.6 BTUs per hrCO2 Emissions 301 lbs per hr 701 lbs per hr 3,000 lbs per hrKWh of Electricity Used
228 KWh per yr 5321 KWh per yr 2190 KWh per yr
Annual Operating Cost
(30 bulbs)
$22.76 per yr $53.06 per yr $219.06 per yr
Ways to be Sustainable:Energy Efficiency- Energy Star
Energy Star is the place to
start
Energy Star was developed initially for office space
The best way to save money is on energy costs
Compiled by Author form Sources: facilitiesnet.com Image Source: Google Images
Ways to be Sustainable:Energy Efficiency- Energy Star
Compiled by Author form Sources: facilitiesnet.com Image Source: Google Images
To be certified as ENERGY STAR, a building must meet energy performance standards set by EPA
A building must earn an ENERGY STAR score of 75 or higher (out of 100) to be certified
Scores are based on differences in operating conditions, regional weather data, and other considerations
Certification is annual and verified by a third-party
Ways to be Sustainable:Energy Efficiency- Energy Star
Compiled by Author form Sources: facilitiesnet.com Image Source: Google Images
Energy Star Product Categories:
Appliances Building Products
Food Service
EquipmentElectronics Heating &
Cooling Lighting Office Equipment
Water Heaters & Coolers
Vending Machines
Ways to be Sustainable:Energy Efficiency- Energy Star
Can also be a stepping-stone to LEED-EB O&M certification
To get LEED-EB O&M certification a building must score at least 69 on the Energy Star point scale
Energy Star uses a 100-point scale
A building with a 69 score is also among the top 31% of all buildings when it comes to energy performance
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Works Cited
"Commercial Solar Systems." Solar Electric Supply, Solar Electric Supply, Inc., www.solarelectricsupply.com/commercial-solar-systems. Accessed 19 Dec. 2016.
"Learn the Benefits." ENERGY STAR, www.energystar.gov/buildings/facility-owners-and-managers/existing-buildings/learn-benefits. Accessed 19 Dec. 2016.
Lorenz, Brandon. "Green Strategies For Office Buildings." Facilitiesnet, June 2009, www.facilitiesnet.com/commercialofficefacilities/article/Green-Strategies-For-Office-Buildings-Facilities-Management-Commercial-Office-Facilities-Feature--10859. Accessed 19 Dec. 2016.
Massaro, Adam L. "Solar Power for Commercial Buildings." American Bar Association, Jan. 2010, www.americanbar.org/publications/probate_property_magazine_home/probate_2010_index/probate_jan_feb_2010_index/rppt_mo_premium_rp_publications_magazine_2010_jf_Massaro.html. Accessed 19 Dec. 2016.
The Nielsen Company. "The Sustainability Imperative: New Insights on Consumer Expectations." Nielsen, The Nielsen Company, Oct. 2015, www.nielsen.com/content/dam/nielsenglobal/dk/docs/global-sustainability-report-oct-2015.pdf. Accessed 19 Dec. 2016.
Paradis, Richard. "Retrofitting Existing Buildings to Improve Sustainability and Energy Performance." WBDG Whole Building Design Guide, National Institute of Building Sciences, 15 Aug. 2016, www.wbdg.org/resources/retrofitting-existing-buildings-improve-sustainability-and-energy-performance. Accessed 19 Dec. 2016.
"Understanding the Different Types of Light Bulbs." Elemental LED, Elemental LED, Inc, www.elementalled.com/understanding-the-different-types-of-light-bulbs/. Accessed 19 Dec. 2016.
