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Opportunities with ENERGY STAR® for
AHCA & NCAL State Affiliates
August 19, 2011
Clark Reed, U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR
Agenda
• What is ENERGY STAR?
• Energy Savings are Profitable
• Our Partnership Agreement
• ENERGY STAR Offerings for Communities in Your State
• State Affiliate Campaigns
What is ENERGY STAR?
What Is ENERGY STAR?
Voluntary program administered by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1992 1996 1999
ENERGY STAR is a Trusted Brand
Hospitals Retail Office Buildings Hotels
Medical Office Buildings
Waste Water Treatment Plants Courthouses Financial Centers
Warehouses Dormitories Supermarkets Schools
Sector-Based Approach
Who’s Improving Performance with ENERGY STAR
Healthcare Partners
A Strategic Approach to Energy Management
A roadmap to help organizations –
• Assess energy performance
• Set reduction goals
• Track savings over time
• Reward improvements
Energy Conservation Resources
1 100
61
Energy program guidance Benchmark energy use in buildings
Designing energy efficient buildings
Best practices, case studies
Communications materials
National recognition
Energy Savings Are Profitable
Senior Care Providers- Margin Maximization Strategy- Performance Management
Residents- Enhanced Affordability- Quality Enhancement Program
Environmental Leadership
- Lead on addressing climate change
Energy Conservation Benefits
The most energy efficient businesses
in America use about 30% less energy than their competitors.
Energy is not a Fixed Cost of Business
Utilities: Largest Controllable Operating Expense
Source: BOMA: 2008 EER
Enhanced energy performance leads
to reduced operating expenses and…
Better equipment operation and extended useful life
Potential labor cost savings Enhanced resident comfort Enhanced image from increased
environmental stewardship
Energy Decisions are Business Decisions
Reduce Consumption Increase Operating Income
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%0%
1%
2%
3%
4%
5%
6%
7%
0.00%
0.81%
1.62%
2.43%
3.24%
4.04%
4.85%
5.66%
6.47%
Energy Consumption
NOI
Source: BOMA EER 2008
Potential Increase to Net Operating Income
ENERGY SAVINGS
Nursing Homes/Assisted Living spend nearly $2 billion* per year on energy
10% savings from energy conservation equals $200 million
*Source: 2003 EIA CBECS data for healthcare, inflation adjusted to 2009
Energy Savings Can Offset Impending Cuts to Medicare
Our Partnership Agreement
AHCA and NCAL have partnered with ENERGY STAR…
Commitments: • Measure and track the energy performance of offices;• Develop and implement plans consistent with the
ENERGY STAR Energy Management Guidelines to achieve energy savings;
• Help spread the word about the importance of energy efficiency to staff and the community;
• Support the ENERGY STAR Challenge; and• Highlight achievements with recognition offered through
ENERGY STAR.
…and are encouraging members to save energy (and money) today
• Become an ENERGY STAR partner;• Benchmark communities in EPA’s energy measurement
and tracking tool, Portfolio Manager;• Set goals for improvement based on the score in
Portfolio Manager;• Assess current energy management practices to plan an
improvement path;• Get residents and employees involved in saving energy;
and• Apply for the ENERGY STAR certification for top
performing communities.
ENERGY STAR Offerings
Comparative Metrics
Is 60 MPG high or low for this automobile?
Is 90 kBtu/SF/YR high or low for this building?
Fuel Efficiency: MPG
Energy Performance Score: 1 to 100
23
Medical Office Building
Office Building
Hospital
Warehouse
Dormitory
Supermarket
Courthouse
School
Bank/Financial Hotel
Wastewater
Treatment
Retail
Buildings Eligible for anENERGY STAR Score
Senior Care Communities
NEW!
Data Centers Houses of Worship
Benchmark in Portfolio Manager
What is Portfolio Manager?• Web-based, no-cost energy tracking tool • Measures actual energy performance and improvements• Used by over 200,000 buildings (and growing!)
Benefits of Tracking Energy in Portfolio Manager
• Heighten awareness of energy use through an easily understood, 1-100 score
• Score normalized for weather, building characteristics to allow comparisons over time or across a portfolio
• Assess effectiveness of current operations, policies
• Set priorities for upgrades and retrofits• Track improvements and earn recognition
Senior Care: Definition
Senior Care Facility applies to all buildings in a multi-building campus setting or a stand-alone facility that are designed to house and provide care and assistance for elderly residents.
The total gross floor area of a Senior Care Facility should include all activities such as individual rooms or units, wellness centers, exam rooms, community rooms, small shops or service areas for residents and visitors (e.g. hair salons, convenience stores), staff offices, lobbies, atria, cafeterias, kitchens, storage areas, hallways, basements, stairways, connecting corridors between buildings, and elevator shafts.
Senior Care Communities
• Assisted Living• Skilled Nursing• Nursing Home• Supportive Care• Dementia Care• Continuing Care Retirement Community
Long Term Care Hospitals are not eligible for the senior care ENERGY STAR score.
Operational Parameters: Gross Floor Area Total Number of Units Average Number of Residents Total Resident Capacity Workers on Main Shift # of PCs Owned by the Community # of Commercial Refrigeration/Freezer Units # of Commercial Washing Machines # of Residential Washing Machines # of Residential Electronic Lift Systems % Building that is Cooled, Heated
Data Inputs
Energy Data: 12 consecutive months of
measured energy data for all fuel types
Receive a
1-100 score!
Use ENERGY STAR Scores to Identify Communities for Improvements
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Best investment opportunities are in lower
quartiles, where there is the greatest potential for
improvement.
Invest
O&M improvements will increase savings and make communities
eligible for certification.
Tune
Reward & LearnHigh scoring buildings
provide lessons learned and label candidates.
Set Goals from Baselines
• Use goal-setting features in Portfolio Manager to estimate energy savings needed to reach targets
• Quantify potential cost savings using ENERGY STAR Financial Evaluation Tools
• See the Building Upgrade Manual to sequence upgrades to maximize savings
• Consider ENERGY STAR certified products as part of replacements
Address No-Cost and Low-Cost Improvements First
Staged approach for planning upgrades to maximize energy savings:
35% savings
Assess Current Practices, Plan for Longer-Term Improvements
• Inventory current practices as compared to best practices– Energy Program Assessment Matrix (portfolio
level)– Facility Energy Assessment Matrix (community
level)• Develop an energy management plan following
the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for Energy Management
Involve Residents and Employees
• Bring Your Green to Work with ENERGY STAR campaign
• Training on engaging employees and senior care residents to save energy
• Template communications materials and event ideas in the Challenge Toolkit
Resources to help promote awareness and action
Top 25% of energy-efficient buildings nationwide.
Use 35% less energy and emit 35% less carbon dioxide than their peers, on average.
The most energy efficient buildings earn the ENERGY STAR from EPA
ENERGY STAR Certified Senior Care Communities
Apply ENERGY STAR certification
Create and Submit Building Profile
Submit SEP & Application
Obtain Professional Verification
Energy Performance
Score 75 to 100
State Affiliate
Campaigns
• A national call-to-action to improve the energy efficiency of buildings by 10% or more
• Encourage member communities to sign-up online
• Encourage your communities to:– Measure and track energy use– Develop plans for energy improvements– Make energy efficiency upgrades– Earn recognition for achieving the 10% target
Campaigns: Endorse and promote the ENERGY STAR Challenge
Launch your own energy efficiency competition!
• Generate excitement in saving energy• Recognize various achievements
– Most improved– Best absolute performance– Best in class
• Strengthen relationships with members– Educate members on energy management tips, tools,
strategies– Unearth new best practices to share and replicate– Profile participating members and publicize awardees– Help members achieve other forms of recognition
Leverage Portfolio Manager to design your competition
• Create a “Master Account”• Collect data from benchmarked communities• Organize and analyze data• Quantify achievements
Example: ASHE E2C Energy Efficiency Commitment
Participants work towards saving 10% or more of their energy use, and are recognized for reaching that goal.
“E2C is sharing of fundamental concepts, real data, proven strategies, financial tools, and local success stories by ASHE members.”
2011 Award Recipients* $13 million in energy savings achieved in 2010
Memorial Hermann Katy HospitalKaty, TX33.9% reduction
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center Houston, Texas11.7% reduction
Memorial Hermann Prevention and Recovery CenterHouston, Texas19.2% reduction
Memorial Hermann Southeast HospitalHouston, Texas17.7% reduction
Memorial Hermann Southwest Heart and Vascular Institute New York, New York19.7% reduction
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands HospitalThe Woodlands, TX10.8% reduction
Memorial Hermann Westside HospitalHouston, Texas37.8% reduction
Memorial Hermann Northeast HospitalHumble, Texas22.6% reduction
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land
Hospital Sugar Land, TX 14.8% reduction
Memorial Hermann Northwest HospitalHouston, Texas18.1% reduction
*Partial list
ASHE Region 10 E2C
Example: AH&LA Energy Slasher Challenge
Add ENERGY STAR to your conference offerings
www.energystar.gov/course
• Benchmarking Training• Purchasing and Procurement• Computer Power Management• Team Up to Save Energy• Engaging Employees and Senior Care
Residents to Save Energy• Best Practices to Improve Energy Performance
Thank you!
For More Information
ENERGY STAR website: www.energystar.govPortfolio Manager: ww.energystar.gov/benchmark Free Training: http://energystar.webex.com
Resources for Senior Care Communities: www.energystar.gov/healthcare
Contact: [email protected]