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City of BerkeleyGreening the City’s HOME

Programfor

Energy Efficient and Sustainable Development

Prepared by Roger Asterino, City of Berkeley Housing Department, and Alice La Pierre, Office of Energy & Sustainable Development

Greening the City’s HOME Program

City’s Housing Trust Fund Process1. Pre-development 2. Housing Trust Fund Application3. Review of HTF Applications4. Award and Contract5. Construction 6. Project Completion

HTF sources includes HOME, CDBG, Redevelopment, Mitigation Fees, and General Funds; the largest source is now the HOME Program.


Land Development Process1. Site Selection2. Feasibility & Site Analysis3. Potential Engineering Reports & Studies4. Site, Conceptual, and Schematic Designs5. Acquisition6. Plan Submission and Permitting7. Construction Bid 8. Construction and Completion


How the City Incorporates Energy & Sustainability Into the Land Development

Process• During the Housing Trust Fund Application

Process (HTF staff coordinates with the City’sOffice of Energy & Sustainable Development)

• During the Design and Permitting Process• During the Construction Process


What Does it Result in?

• More Energy Efficient and Greener Building Products in Affordable Housing Developments

• Lower Operating Costs for the Owner• Better Living Environments for the Tenants• Lower Utility Costs for the Owner and/or

the Tenants


Financing Pressures & Underwriting can work against the Greening Process• Cost Difference between Standard & Green

Items• Value Engineering • Construction Cost Increases• Change Orders• Institutional and/or Lenders’ desires to keep

costs and amount of financing at a minimum

GREENING YOUR HOME AND OTHER FUNDING SOURCES

TURNING YOUR PROGRAM GREEN

1. Each Project is Different.

2. Review all funding sources for each project.

3. Has the project used any other incentives?

4. Know the various green groups which consult andadvise.

GREENING YOUR HOME AND OTHER FUNDING SOURCES

5. Add a commonly used “green checklist” into the application process.www.stopwaste.org/

6. Know who provides funding incentives.

7. Know the energy and sustainable items and issues which your locality or agency wants to implement.

8. Consider adding funding to the development for including these green and/or energy efficient items.

http://www.stopwaste.org/

ASHBY LOFTS APARTMENTS

Energy Efficient Systems & Green Building Materials

• Fiber-cement Siding• Low VOC Paint• Natural Linoleum Flooring• Formaldehyde-free Insulation• Recycled content Carpet• PV Solar Electrical System• Exceeds Title 24 Energy Standards by 15%• Energy Star Appliances• High Efficiency Toilets & Faucet Flow Restrictors• 100% Fluorescent Lighting

HELIOS CORNER APARTMENTS


• PV Solar Energy System• Central Hydronic Heating System• Low-VOC Carpeting, Adhesives, & Paints• Draught Tolerant Landscaping• Transit-oriented Location • Non-arsenic Preservative-treated Framing• Exceeds Title 24 Energy Standards by over 20%• Energy Star Appliances

OXFORD PLAZA & THE DAVID BROWER CENTER


• The David Brower Center will be a LEED Constructed Building

Oxford Plaza/Residential• Radiant Floor Heating• Natural Linoleum and Recycled Carpeting• Low VOC Paints• Energy Star Appliances and High Efficiency Lighting• Hot Water Partially Provided by a Solar Hot Water Panel

Collection System• Will Exceed Title 24 Energy Standards by over 15%• Transit oriented location

City of Berkeley’s Green Building Requirements

http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/sustainable

http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/sustainable

Mandatory MeasuresOptional Measures

Programs and Incentives

Energy Efficiency Guidelines for New Development


Berkeley’s ProcessDesign Team, Developer and/or Owner – Decision-Makers – Post site selection,

programming and budget, in rough design phase while project is still flexible


Architect,Developer and/or Owner


Land Development Process1. Site Selection2. Feasibility & Site Analysis3. Potential Engineering Reports & Studies4. Site, Conceptual, and Schematic Designs5. Acquisition6. Plan Submission and Permitting7. Construction Bid 8. Construction and Completion

This is where you should implement the Green ideas for your project


Berkeley’s Process:A. Green Building Consultation

Required in Planning PhaseApplicants for projects that:

• (1) require a Use Permit or Administrative Use Permit and

• (2) involve demolition or construction are required to consult with a green building expert provided for by the Berkeley’s Best Builders Program PRIOR TO submitting the permit application.

There is no charge to the developer for this consultation service, provided by a grant from Alameda County Waste Management through Build It Green

www.BuilditGreen.org


Green Building Consultation


Berkeley’s Process:B. Green Building Checklist --

Required in Planning and Construction PhasesLarge Scale Development Projects and new buildings with one or more dwelling unit are required to complete a Green Building Checklist and update it throughout the project.

Checklist includes energy efficient and green materials, such as recycled content or renewable materials, or non-conventional, healthy building materials such as non-VOC paints and finishes. Also includes credit for site choices, such as close to public transportation, shopping, and services.



Green Building Checklist

OPTIONAL:Non-Energy

Green Building Measures

(recycled content, etc. toward

Green Point Rated or LEED certification)


Berkeley’s Process:C. Energy Conservation Analysis –

Required in Planning and Construction Phases

D. Conservation Measures –Required in Plan Check Phase

a. Residential projects: Any home or apartment building undergoing renovations valued at $50,000 or more must comply with RECO(Residential Energy Conservation Ordinance.)

b. Commercial projects: Any commercial building undergoing renovations valued at $50,000 or more, or that will increase conditioned floor area by more than 10%, must comply with CECO (Commercial Energy Conservation Ordinance.)



Energy Analysis and

Efficiency Measures (required)

MANDATORY energy efficiency measures

included in plans and installed onsite


OPTIONAL:Non-Energy





Berkeley’s Process:

RECO – Energy and water efficiency measures installed and verified in field by Building Inspectors



Energy Analysis and

Efficiency Measures (required)

MANDATORY energy efficiency measures

included in plans and installed onsite


OPTIONAL:Non-Energy





• Current Residential Energy Conservation Ordinance (RECO) measures are prescriptive; these are the Code MINIMUMS.

• Toilets -- 1.6 gal/flush, or flow reduction devices• Showerheads -- 3.0 gal./minute flow rate • Faucet aerators -- 2.75 gal./minute flow rate for

kitchens and bathrooms • Water heater blankets -- Insulation wrap of R-12

value• Hot & Cold Water Piping -- Insulate the first two

feet from the heater to R-3 value• Hot Water Piping in Pumped, Re-circulating

Heating Systems -- Insulate all pipes to R-3 value• Exterior Door Weather stripping -- Permanently

affix weather stripping, and door sweeps or door shoes

• Furnace duct work -- Seal duct joints add insulation wrap to R-3 value

• Fireplace chimneys -- Dampers, doors or closures • Ceiling insulation -- Insulate to R-30 value or

greater • Common Area Lighting (multi-unit buildings) –

must be 25 lumens or more per watt


Green Building Ideas for Affordable Housing– Water-Efficient central

plumbing (not tankless, not recirculating)

– Insulate hot water pipes using the 1:1 rule

– Daylighting features (sufficient overhangs for your latitude; white glass skylights – not in the bedrooms, though!)

– Increase attic insulation– Thicker walls, more insulation

(fewer studs, less material, lower costs) Reduces heating & AC operating costs


Green Building Ideas for Affordable Housing– Verify in the field!– Hire accredited professionals

who know “performance contacting” (CBPCA professionals, HERS raters, Green Point Raters, etc.)

– Air-Seal around all plumbing inlets, electrical boxes, overhead lighting, and interior chases

– Seal and insulate ductwork; pressure test!


Green Building Ideas for Affordable Housing– Take advantage of utility

rebates and any tax credits (www.pge.com; www.ebmud.com; www.irs.gov)

– Questions?

http://www.pge.com/

http://www.ebmud.com/

http://www.irs.gov/

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