SJDO_TE-11 Energy and Water Operational Performance Targets.pdf

TE-11 Energy & Water Operational Performance Targets

[The purpose of this document is to clearly identify the building-specific energy and water performance targets for the Contractor. These targets will be established in consultation with the Regional Energy Coordinator TBD ***. This section also identifies how the energy and water performance will be monitored through the monthly progress reporting requirements of section C.11, Monthly Progress Reports, and the Building Energy and Water Efficiency Plan as required in section C.21.6, Energy and Water Efficiency.]

This document presents the Energy and Water Operational Performance Targets for San Juan District Office

(SJDO).

The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-140) requires Federal agencies to improve energy efficiency by 30% by end of FY 2015 as compared to the 2003 baseline (while targeting an annual reduction in energy use of roughly 3%). Executive Order 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance mandates Federal agencies reduce potable water use intensity relative to their 2007 baseline by 26% total reduction by FY2020 (while targeting an annual reduction in water use of roughly 2% annually).

To comply with these mandates GSA has initiated internal Regional Targets on an annual basis so that the overall agency effort is successful. Each year a new internal Regional Target is established by the Energy Center of Expertise and each region is responsible for meeting that target. Within each region, it is up to the Regional Energy Coordinator, in collaboration with the Property Manager and the O& M Contractor, to establish performance targets for each facility to ensure that the Regional Targets are met. To meet the regional objective, separate but reasonable and achievable reduction targets will be set for each building taking into account many parameters and circumstances such as historical energy and water usage, climate, age, performance, capital projects, and other mutually agreeable factors. The solicitation development process does not explicitly involve the Regional Energy Coordinator. However, it is strongly recommended that the assigned Regional Energy Coordinator be consulted in developing building-specific energy and water performance targets. This approach will allow for establishing targets that are appropriate, reasonable and manageable for both the Contractor and HHS/FDA/SJDO.

When the O&M contract is being renewed/extended, it is recommended that the O&M Contractor also be consulted when establishing new/revised energy and water performance targets. Further, the energy and water performance targets established below are to be revisited and revised as appropriate for each contract extension period, or as other major events may warrant. Major equipment failures, building damage, tenant mission changes requiring significantly more overtime utilities, prolonged severe weather, and faulty energy or water use data are examples of events that can justify a revision to building-specific performance targets during the contract period. In these cases, the Regional Energy Coordinator should be consulted regarding possible target revision. Input from the Contractor should also be obtained, but the adjustments to the targets should be done with the concurrence of the Regional Energy Coordinator.

These energy and water performance targets are to be accomplished simultaneously to HHS/FDA/SJDOoverall quality workplace/tenant satisfaction goals.

Energy Performance Targets

The energy performance target for this building, which is the sum of all building energy uses (electricity, natural gas, purchased steam/high temperature hot water, purchased chilled water, fuel oil, and any other purchased or site-generated energy) used in the 12-month contract period, has been established to support regional objectives in meeting Federal mandates. The energy usage index (EUI) measured in Btu/GSF (British thermal units/gross square foot) is the standard unit of measurement for tracking energy consumption. The GSA Regional Energy Coordinator has been consulted to determine the most practical and achievable energy performance target for this building.

The annual energy performance target for the building identified above is TBD ***[Insert target in Btu/GSF as recommended by the Regional Energy Coordinator] Btu/GSF as measured by the TBD ***[ [insert EUAS utility bill data OR ION enterprise energy management system (EEM) data as appropriate]. Historical building energy use intensity data for the most recent 3 years [change to “5 years” if data are included in the appendix] are included in Appendix A (Building Energy Use History). This historical data is intended to provide a relative measure of the building’s current energy usage and overall annual usage trends.

Contractor energy efficiency performance will be monitored through the monthly progress reports (see section C.11, Monthly Progress Reports), monthly tracking against the Contractor-developed Building Energy and Water Efficiency Use Plan (see section C.21.6, Energy and Water Efficiency), and evaluated over the full 12-month contract term to determine success in meeting the building energy performance target. GSA recognizes that there are factors/events that will impact the overall measured building energy performance, that many of these factors/events are outside the Contractor’s control, and that there may be resulting impacts, both negative and positive. These factors/events will be considered by HHS/FDA/SJDO in evaluating the Contractor’s energy efficiency performance. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide timely data analysis, and summaries of findings and recommendations to HHS/FDA/SJDO for issues that impact the building’s energy performance.

Water Performance Targets

The annual water performance target for this building has been established to support regional objectives in meeting Federal mandates for potable water use. The water usage index measured in gal/GSF (gallons/gross square foot) is the standard unit of measurement for tracking water consumption. (Note that the gross square footage used for both the energy and water usage indexes are the same.) The GSA Regional Energy Coordinator has evaluated the water usage data to determine the most practical and achievable target to meet the annual regional targets.

The annual water performance target for the building identified above is TBD ***[ [Insert target in gal/GSF as recommended by the Regional Energy Coordinator] gal/GSF as measured by the TBD *** [insert EUAS utility bill data OR EEM data as appropriate]. Historical building water use intensity data for the most recent 3 years [change to “5 years” if data are included in the appendix] are included in Appendix B (Building Water Use History). This historical data is intended to provide a relative measure of the building’s current water usage and overall annual usage trends.

Contractor water efficiency performance will be monitored through the monthly progress reports (see section C.11, Monthly Progress Reports), monthly tracking against the Contractor-developed Building Energy and Water Efficiency Plan (see section C.21.6, Energy and Water Efficiency), and evaluated over the full 12-month contract term to determine success in meeting the building water performance target.

HHS/FDA/SJDO recognizes that there are factors/events that will impact the overall measured building water performance, that many of these factors/events are outside the Contractor’s control, and that there may be resulting impacts, both negative and positive. These factors/events will be considered by GSA in evaluating the Contractor’s energy efficiency performance. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide timely water usage data, data analysis, and summaries of findings and recommendations to GSA for issues that impact the building’s water performance.

APPENDIX A – BUILDING ENERGY USE

HISTORY

[Complete the table below using information as reported from the EUAS or EEM. There may be cases where it is desired to include data from months that have not yet been reported by the EUAS. In these cases, use care to make sure all energy source units is correctly converted to Btus, and that all building energy sources normally included in the EUAS reports are correctly totaled.]

Table A-1. Building Energy Use Intensity History Reporting Period [see note 1 below]

FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 Contract Period [Insert dates]

Total Building Energy Use Intensity

(BTU/GSF)

[Optional]

[Required]

[Notes:

1. Current columns (i.e. FY 2009) should be changed as needed to coincide with consecutive rolling 12-month periods other than fiscal years (October 1 through September 30) at the discretion of the Regional Energy Manag-er and/or the Property Manager. Cases where the most recent 12 month period may be preferred over using fiscal year data are those where a sig-nificant change in the building operations affecting the building energy use such as major tenant changes, equipment changes, or operating require-ment changes result.

2. Consider including additional narrative information to the table shown by adding details or descriptions as notes (such as this), especially if large year-to-year changes occur in the reported annual energy use and the changes can be attributed (with confidence) to factors such as weather ex-tremes, changes in tenant needs, major equipment change-outs, installa-tion of efficiency measures, or other appropriate factors.]

APPENDIX B – BUILDING WATER USE HISTORY

[Complete the table below using information as reported from the EUAS or EEM. There may be cases where it is desired to include data from months that have not yet been reported by the EUAS. In these cases, use care to make sure metered water units is consistent and correct.]

Table B-1. Building Water Use Intensity History Reporting Period [see note 1 below]

FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 Contract Period [Insert dates]

Building Water Use Intensity

(GAL/GSF)

[Notes:

1. Current columns (i.e. FY 2009) should be changed as needed to coincide with consecutive rolling 12-month periods other than fiscal years (October 1 through September 30) at the discretion of the Regional Energy Manag- er and/or the property manager. Cases where the most recent 12-month period may be preferred over using fiscal year data are those where a sig- nificant change in the building operations affecting the building water use, such as major tenant changes, equipment changes, or operating require- ment changes.

2. Consider including additional narrative information to the table shown by adding details or descriptions as notes (such as this), especially if large year-to-year changes occur in the reported annual energy use and the changes can be attributed (with confidence) to factors such as weather ex- tremes, changes in tenant needs, major equipment change-outs, installa- tion of efficiency measures, or other appropriate factors.]