American Institute of Architects Committee on the Envrinment
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Engagement Coordinator Megan Hoye gave a presentation on CEE's research projects to the American Institute of Architects Minnesota's, Committee on the Environment.
American Institute of Architects Committee on the Envrinment
1. Center for Energy and Environment
AIA COTE | April 2015
A leading research center providing technical expertise
and tools for building and energy professionals
Megan Hoye, LEED AP
Innovation Exchange, Engagement Coordinator
2. Pg. 2
35+ Years of Clean Energy
Accomplishments
Program Design
and Delivery
80,000 Residential
Customers
Supervised and
tested 13,300
homes in the Sound
Insulation Program
Completed over
10,500 lighting
retrofits resulting in
$98M annual savings
Lending Center
25,000 loans totaling
over $190M
Close over 800 loans
annually
Average loan
amount is
$8,000
Engineering
Services
Independent
3rd party
investigators
Investigated over
30M square feet of
buildings
Average building
sees a less then 2
year payback
Research
Nationally
recognized
Research informs all
of our programs
Published over 125
technical papers
4. Pg. 4
PRIMARY TAKEAWAY:
• Our Work Is Synergistic
• We provide feedback from the back end
• You provide feedback from the front end
• Making a push for more designer-friendly research
findings
• Historically existing building research
• Evolving dissemination
• Wide range of audiences
• Opportunities for future collaboration & feedback
6. Pg. 6
Research Project Snapshot
Commercial
Envelope Air Leakage
RTU Cold Climate Optimization
Duct Leakage
Window Retrofits
Condensing Boiler Optimization*
ERV Performance*
Indoor Pool Equip. Efficiency*
Small Data Center Loads
Plug-Load Controls
RTU Baseline Performance
Hot Water Recirculation
Energy Code Compliance*
Multifamily
Multifamily Ventilation
Multifamily Aerosol Sealing
Single-Family
Tankless Water Heaters
Heat Pump Water Heaters
Air Source Heat Pumps
Condensing Boiler RCx
High Efficiency Furnace Retrofits
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
*Projects that are applicable to multifamily buildings as well as other commercial buildings types.
CARD Project Timeline
A snapshop of CEE’s contribution to Conservation Applied Research & Developmen (CARD):
Supported in part by grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy
Resources, these projects aim to improve utility conservation programs, identify new energy savings
technologies, and document impacts from energy saving measures.
Projects By Expertise Area
Mechanical Systems &
Special Equipment
16% Building Envelope
68% 11%
Completed projectsFinal reports available online
Plug-Loads &
Behavior
5% Program Piloting
ommercial
Envelope Air Leakage
RTU Cold Climate Optimization
Duct Leakage
Window Retrofits
Condensing Boiler Optimization*
ERV Performance*
ndoor Pool Equip. Efficiency*
Small Data Center Loads
Plug-Load Controls
RTU Baseline Performance
Hot Water Recirculation
Energy Code Compliance*
ultifamily
Multifamily Ventilation
Multifamily Aerosol Sealing
ngle-Family
Tankless Water Heaters
Heat Pump Water Heaters
Air Source Heat Pumps
Condensing Boiler RCx
High Efficiency Furnace Retrofits
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
ojects that are applicable to multifamily buildings as well as other commercial buildings types.
CARD Project Timeline
napshop of CEE’s contribution to Conservation Applied Research & Developmen (CARD):
pported in part by grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy
sources, these projects aim to improve utility conservation programs, identify new energy savings
hnologies, and document impacts from energy saving measures.
Projects By Expertise Area
Mechanical Systems &
Special Equipment
16% Building Envelope
68% 11%
Completed projectsFinal reports available online
Plug-Loads &
Behavior
5% Program Piloting
Commercial
Envelope Air Leakage
RTU Cold Climate Optimization
Duct Leakage
Window Retrofits
Condensing Boiler Optimization*
ERV Performance*
Indoor Pool Equip. Efficiency*
Small Data Center Loads
Plug-Load Controls
RTU Baseline Performance
Hot Water Recirculation
Energy Code Compliance*
Multifamily
Multifamily Ventilation
Multifamily Aerosol Sealing
Single-Family
Tankless Water Heaters
Heat Pump Water Heaters
Air Source Heat Pumps
Condensing Boiler RCx
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
CARD Project Timeline
A snapshop of CEE’s contribution to Conservation Applied Research & Developmen (CARD):
Supported in part by grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy
Resources, these projects aim to improve utility conservation programs, identify new energy savings
technologies, and document impacts from energy saving measures.
Projects By Expertise Area
Mechanical Systems &
Special Equipment
16% Building Envelope
68% 11% Plug-Load
Behavior
5% Program P
ommercial
Envelope Air Leakage
RTU Cold Climate Optimization
Duct Leakage
Window Retrofits
Condensing Boiler Optimization*
ERV Performance*
ndoor Pool Equip. Efficiency*
Small Data Center Loads
Plug-Load Controls
RTU Baseline Performance
Hot Water Recirculation
Energy Code Compliance*
Multifamily
Multifamily Ventilation
Multifamily Aerosol Sealing
ingle-Family
Tankless Water Heaters
Heat Pump Water Heaters
Air Source Heat Pumps
Condensing Boiler RCx
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
CARD Project Timeline
snapshop of CEE’s contribution to Conservation Applied Research & Developmen (CARD):
upported in part by grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy
esources, these projects aim to improve utility conservation programs, identify new energy savings
chnologies, and document impacts from energy saving measures.
Projects By Expertise Area
Mechanical Systems &
Special Equipment
16% Building Envelope
68% 11% Plug-Loads &
Behavior
5% Program Piloting
7. Pg. 7
Recent Commercial Building Research
Building Envelope
Space Conditioning Equipment
Plug-Loads
Window Retrofits
Envelope Air Leakage
Multifamily Aerosol Sealing
Energy Code Support
Duct Leakage
ERVs
Indoor Pool Equipment
Hot Water Recirculation
Condensing Boilers
Roof-Top Units
Data Center Loads
Plug-Load Controls
2015 20162014 2017
*Anticipated research end dates
8. Pg. 8
Recent Commercial Building Research
Building Envelope
Space Conditioning Equipment
Plug-Loads
Window Retrofits
Envelope Air Leakage
Multifamily Aerosol Sealing
Energy Code Support
Duct Leakage
ERVs
Indoor Pool Equipment
Hot Water Recirculation
Condensing Boilers
Roof-Top Units
Data Center Loads
Plug-Load Controls
2015 20162014 2017
*Anticipated research end dates
9. Pg. 9
Duct Sealing
• Develop building characterizations
to ID affordable opportunities
Energy Code Support
• Affordability of supporting
high-impact energy measures
• pilot technical tools to enhance
compliance
Window Retrofits
• Test viability of window films
& panels as low-cost alternative
1
2
3
Building Focused 1 2
3
10. Pg. 10
Optimized Pool Operation
• Improve recommissioning (RCx)
• Operator training opportunities
Hot Water Recirculation
• Test demand controllers in hotels
• Occupant comfort & achievable energy
savings
21
Equipment Focused
1
2
3 Duct Leakage
• Quantify potential energy savings
• Cost-effective techniques for sealing
11. Pg. 11
Small Data Center Efficiency (SDCEs)
• Characterize server rooms in Minnesota
• Test outreach, training, & incentives
1
Plug-Load Focused
1
12. Pg. 12
How to think about our research…
1. Feedback From The Field
better building & design team knowledge
2. Design Implications & Best Practices
for integrating into your design process & specifications
3. Potential Utility Resources
direct tools, technical support, or incentive opportunities
15. Pg. 15
Project Objectives
• Identify common problems that diminish ERV
performance in Minnesota buildings
• Develop protocols and tools to optimize ERV
performance
• Commissioning & recommissioning guides
• Maintenance & facility operator guides
• Savings & retrofit cost calculators
• Disseminate results
16. Pg. 16
Operational Issues Encountered
• 4 of 5 sites experiencing control issues
• 2 sites – controls prevent any energy recovery
• 1 site – absent economizing mode
• 1 site with part failure diminishing energy recovery
• Majority of sites have fouling filters
• 1 site with several design & building integration issues
that reduce energy recovery
• 4 of 5 sites recovering less than 75% of expectations,
3 sites less than 50% & 2 sites less than 10%!
17. Pg. 17
Implementation (In Progress)
• Updated control sequences, maintenance routines,
and part replacements are underway
• Additional recommendations are expected for sites
with major issues preventing energy recovery
• Post-monitoring to calculate improvements to
performance and recovered energy
• Commissioning, recommissioning, maintenance &
facility best practices and operating guides
18. Pg. 18
How to use this feedback:
• NOTE: ERVs more commonly underperform than
perform as intended
• CONSIDER & APPLY: Weigh the value with your client
& design team
• Could project budget be better allocated towards other energy
saving opportunities?
• TOOLS: Convey to building owner the value of
operation according to a manual
• Helps build trust and additional services with client
20. Pg. 20
Plug-Load Controls
Test a variety of plug-load
reduction strategies:
• Energy savings
• User satisfaction
• Characterization survey of 30-50
office buildings for plug-load details
• Pilot plug-load reduction strategies in
8-12 offices against baseline
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How to use this feedback: *Study just started
• NOTE: TBD
• CONSIDER & APPLY: Specify new & most effective
plug-load reduction devices
• Implications for room adjacencies?
• TOOLS: List of most cost-effective products & product
characteristics
• Potential for future rebates?
23. Pg. 23
Envelope Aerosol Sealing
• Pressurize apartment unit
• Spray air sealing fog
• Sealant particles build up on gap edges
24. Pg. 24
Preliminary Results
• Air tightness result: 114 to 25
CFM50 total unit leakage
(8 units sealed)
• Averaged 0.45 ACH50
• 78% to 95% tighter than the
new code requirement of 3.0
ACH50
• 12-13 times tighter than Energy
Star requirement for multifamily
26. Pg. 26
Big Impact Technology!
Proven Benefits
• Reduced mid and high range noise transfer
• Reduced odor transfer
• Improved comfort
• Simultaneous air leakage testing ensures results
• Expedited process, labor savings potential
Additional Concerns Being Tested
• Cost
• Not for large air leak gaps
• New construction or rehab only?
• Balanced ventilation is crucial
27. Pg. 27
How to use this feedback: *Research in progress
• NOTE: A potentially game changing technology for
multifamily and hotel buildings
• CONSIDER & APPLY: Specify aerosol sealing for
energy, sound, & odor benefits
• Project types most ripe for application (e.g. luxury condos)
• Implications for holistic design
• TOOLS: Specification language & training for
contractors in the field?
• Rebates?
31. Pg. 31
Goals of our study
• Evaluate available advanced RTU controls
• For efficiency
• For cost-effectiveness
• For large scale delivery for CIP offering
• Focus on issues & opportunities specifically for a
cold climate
• Collect & evaluate performance data
• Energy savings potential
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Key Findings
• All technologies achieved significant
electric savings
• Gas savings were negative or statistically insignificant
• Advanced controls did not achieve cost-effective
energy savings
• Larger units with more operation would improve cost
effectiveness
• Optimization packages are not “one size fits all”
• Market is rapidly expanding
• New innovation
• Product maturity
36. Pg. 36
How to use this feedback:
• NOTE: Rooftop units now have real optimization
opportunities in cold climates
• CONSIDER & APPLY: Consider building type &
recommend cost effective new or retrofit RTU controls
• TOOLS: There may be utility rebate opportunities in
the future
• Bring these financial resources to client’s attention
Bridget = Beginning to Lending Center & Policy section
Judy = Lending Center through the IX
Program design & delivery: Supervised and tested 13,300 homes in the Sound Insulation Program
A national leader in cold climate energy research
2. Field based feedback and findings
Historically not so great at dissemination
Broad audience – trying to bring more takeaways for arch/engineers in design stages
We would like to acknowledge and thank the MN Division of Energy Resources and the Conservation Applied Research & Development (CARD) support that funded this research.
-all of these are commercial building focused
-all of these are commercial building focused
Roof-Top Unit Optimization
Achievable energy savings
Characterize building types with greatest energy saving potential
Literature suggests that ERV systems may not perform to expectations. Through existing ERV data, newly acquired ERV data, and two phases of field work, we will identify and fix common operational issues that reduce ERV effectiveness in Commercial & Institutional Minnesota buildings. We will monitor buildings with ERV systems with an emphasis on those with typical operational issues. We will recommend and complete retrofits to correct these issues and continue monitoring to validate the changes.
Our experience on issues found during this project will be used to develop a commissioning guide for new installations to help assure efficient ERV operation for utility incentive programs. We will develop recommissioning guidelines for identifying and correcting issues in existing buildings. We will develop guidelines for the proper maintenance and operation of ERV systems. These guides will enable utilities with energy recovery ventilator incentive programs to achieve the specified efficiency of installed systems. Savings and retrofit cost calculators tools can be used by utility CIP recommissioning program providers to ensure that their full energy savings potential is achieved.
The iterative two phase approach of this study will enable us to inform Phase II based on draft guides and results from Phase I.
These tools will be disseminated via the IX website, the published guides themselves, as well as webinars on the use of these guides and our finding and recommendations.
Monitored sites have showed problems endemic of ERV data resulting in significant penalties for energy recovery compared to expectations.
Two sites with excessive filter fouling, one with clogged filters blown out of filter rack, fouling sensors and ERV surface area
Two sites with fouled (& inaccurate) velocity sensors used for system control
Concept: A recently developed technology at UC Davis for
-automating the envelope sealing process
-process involves briefly pressurizing a building to normal testing pressures while applying an aerosol “fog” to the building interior.
-As the air escapes through leaks in the exterior shell of the building (including leaks between apartments), the aerosolized sealant is transported to the leaks, and seals them as it tries to escape.
-Existing blower door equipment is used to facilitate the sealing process as well as to provide real-time feedback and a permanent record of the sealing that is occurring.
-This technology is thus capable of simultaneously measuring, locating, and sealing leaks in a building envelope
(using aerosol particles has been successfully tested in the laboratory and demonstrated in full-scale applications. The aerosol envelope sealing e providing permanent documentation of the sealing process.)
The sealant worked very well, sealing the units 78% to 95% tighter than new code requirement of 3.0 ACH50.
Blower door fan was measuring between 25 cfm to 114 cfm at 50 pascals after sealing.
Approx 1,000ft2 apts
Before air-sealing tightness: 2.0-2.9 ACH50 (433 CFM50)
How does material age?
Toxicity? “low ingestion hazard”
Main issue: person who works with it day-to-day. Rubber gloves and respirator when airing out unit.