Executive Vice President for Programs and Development Brian Castelli (bcastelli@ase.org) explained the process and cost benefits of the LEED-CI Alliance office retrofit. Brain brings nearly 30 years of national and international experience in the energy field, including expertise in energy efficiency, renewables, emission reductions, and electricity demand reduction.
1. Alliance to Save Energy
Office Retrofit
Brian T. Castelli
Executive Vice President, Programs & Development
BCastelli@ase.org
2. The Business Benefits
Thanks to Doug Gatlin, USGBC at National Association of Realtors May 13, 2008
3. The Business Benefits
Operating Costs
Average Expected Decrease = 8%-9%
Main motivator for green in all sectors
Energy Use
Average Expected Decrease = 30%
Building Value
Average Expected Increase = 7.5%
Operating Income
Average Expected Increase = 6.6%
Occupancy and Rent Ratios
Increased Occupancy = 3.5%
Rent Ratio Increase = 3%
Thanks to Doug Gatlin, USGBC at National Association of Realtors May 13, 2008
4. Example
Green Building Savings
Thanks to Doug Gatlin, USGBC at National Association of Realtors May 13, 2008
5. A Quick Tour of Our Office
Energy-Related Features
Energy Star office equipment and appliances throughout
State-of-the-art lighting system featuring T5 lamps, dimmable electronic
ballasts, advanced fixture design, occupancy and daylighting sensors,
and personal controllers
LED exit signs
Instantaneous hot water heaters reduce energy consumption
Enhanced commissioning
Renewable Energy Credits
6. A Quick Tour of Our Office
Recycled Construction Waste
4 tons of wire
8 tons of ceiling tile
>3 tons of carpet
12 tons of scrap metal
7. A Quick Tour of Our Office
New Material Recycled Content
Ceiling tile = 43% pre-consumer
Carpet = 19% pre-consumer; 20% post-consumer
Vinyl flooring = 35% pre-consumer
Kitchen cabinets = 40% pre-consumer (wheatboard)
Sheetrock = 28% pre-consumer
Steel studs = 25% post-consumer
8. A Quick Tour of Our Office
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