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The Swiss Sustainable Building Standard – International PerspectiveWashington, 07 October 2009

BackgroundFrom Masdar to MINTERGIE™ International

(Abu Dhabi Cleantech Cluster)

(Swiss Foundation, MINERGIE™)

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(Swiss Cleantech Reference Project)

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MotivationFundamental Drivers

Growing World Population Growing Living Standards, Consumption

08/2009: 6 8bn

Ecological Footprint/Debt

08/2009: 6.8bn

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NeedSustainable Development – Global Problem, International Effort

EcologicalFramework

Dynamic MarketBlue mamrble

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Social Framework

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Sustainable SwitzerlandMuch to Offer, Increasingly Important Differentiator

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SOURCE:Environmental Performance Index

2008,Yale University,

Center for Environmental Law & Policy (Top 15)

RelevanceBuilding & Urban Planning

World Energy/Resource Consumption(Avg)

Time Spent, Urban Population(Avg)

Buildings(50%)

Transport(25%)

Industry

Outdoors(10%)

Indoors

AND

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Industry(25%)

Indoors(90%)

…Infrastructure Lock-in ...Health & Efficiency

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ApproachMINERGIE™ - Swiss Sustainable Building Standard

• Voluntary Building Standard for d f bi h d b ildinew and refurbished buildings

• Registered quality label

• Founded in 1997

• Focus on quality, lifecycle value (rather than sacrifice)

• Keeping things simple, transparent: Comfort, Energy,

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transparent: Comfort, Energy, Design-freedom

• 3 different Standard Levels

• Best Practice Solution Modules

OrganisationIndependent, Tied-in to Regulatory Structure

• Not for profit association: S li i d d Supplier independence, industry backing

• Closely linked to Cantons, Federal Government: Certification bodies, mandatory building codes

• Mandatory for public buildings in many Cantons

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in many Cantons

• Swiss scope, Swiss success(e.g. CHF/Ton of CO2)

• International strategy

• Note: Swiss building quality

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RevenueModest Setup, Large-scale Effect

Sale Info Materials

Certification Fees

Membership fees

Sponsoring

Export License

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>> Investment in MINERGIE-Technology, 2008: CHF700m>> Investment in MINERGIE-Buildings, 2008: CHF11bn

Government

Technology80/20 Rule, Key Performance Indicators

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Comfort Ventilation

Top Insulation(incl. Windows)

AirtightShell

PLUS: Maximum Energy Use, Minimum Indoor Quality Standards

Freedom of Design

Operating & Certification Advantages

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Technology-EffectVariety of Related Benefits, in Comfort & Efficiency

Oil Humidity

Risks (Toxins, Prices, etc)

CO2

Fresh Air

Oil

Drafts

HumiditySecurity

Noise

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Odours

Natural Light

Dust/Pollen

Pests-Temperature

MINERGIE™ AdoptionBrand

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MINERGIE™ AdoptionDevelopers (generally accepted, Best Practice)

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MINERGIE™ AdoptionFinance (Ultimate Goal)

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MINERGIE™ Drivers‘Sustainable Building P&L’

Expenditure- Initial Investment, Finance

Total/Lifecycle Performance:

Income+ Sales/Rental Success/Occ.

Impact of Sustainable Strategy:

- Operations & Maintenance - Terminal Costs, Liabilities

• Better marketing(PR, differentiation)

• Higher sales/rental income(improved quality,

• Higher construction costs(0-10%, design is key)

• Land/finance deals, grants

• Lower energy & utility costs

+ Sales/Rental Price-Level+ Revenue Years, Exit Value

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occupancy, moral margin)

• Longer building life(more revenue years), higher exit value

Lower energy & utility costs, other maintenance costs (e.g. insurance)

• Lower clean-up costs

>> Key Drivers: Quality, Time Horizons (Lifecycle), Energy Price (Regulatory Frame)

ExampleIBM’s Swiss Headquarters, Extra Cost for MINERGIE™: 0.71%

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PenetrationUS/LEED Comparison

MINERGIE, Q3 2009: 14‘500 certifications

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LEED, Q3 2009: 1‘950 certifications, 15‘000 applications

Next PhaseInternational Approach

Objective: Leveraging Swiss Know How

(1) For Sustainable Development

(2) For Economic

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(2) For Economic Development

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Case Study: Masdar City (1/3)World-leading Eco-City Development

Masdar City Stats> 40’000 inhabitants,

50‘000 commuters50 000 commuters> 6m sqm of built-up

area, USD22bn> 100% based on

renewable energy> CO2 neutral> ‘Zero waste’

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> Car free> Cutting edge

urban planning & building tech

> Swiss Village

Case Study: Masdar City (2/3)Reality Today (MIST University, MIT)

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Case Study: Masdar City (3/3)‘Swiss Village’ Cleantech Hub (150’000 sqm), in MINERGIE™

Swiss VillageADFEC HQ

g

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MIST-University

Conclusion (1/2)Realistic Targets, Voluntary & Mandatory Approach Needed

(1) Voluntary Standard(incl. awareness,

MarketAverage

PositiveEnergy

Buildings

training)

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Regulations Targets, References

(2) Government Framework

Incentives, Awareness, Training

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Conclusion (2/2)Sustainable Switzerland: Partner for an International Solution

Kleinmatterhorn Restaurant, 3’883m above sea level(MINERGIE™ certified)

• Buildings & Urban Planning: important contribution to sustainable development (large (MINERGIE certified)potential, low cost, jobs)

• All actors need to be involved (public & private)

• First: Health/Comfort, Efficiency• Second: Energy• Technology & Business Model

are key, Swiss success storyMINERGIE ™: Ready for

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• MINERGIE ™: Ready for international expansion (2010)

• US Possibilities: Joint Research Projects, Vocational Training, Reference Developments, JV International Solution

Thank you - Document Information

Presented ToLunch Briefing, Capital Hill (organized by EESI & the Swiss Embassy)

Presented ByMINERGIE™ Contact: Nick BeglingerTel: +41 44 421 2403, nick.beglinger@ffgs.org

FileName: FFGS_MIN_NickBeglinger_US_07102009_v03.ppt/pdfDate: 07/10/2009

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Date: 07/10/2009