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Home My WebLink About10/08/03 Study Session PACKET CITY OF ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AGENDA Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at 12:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 1175 East Main Street 1. The State of Solar in Oregon - Christopher Dymond, Oregon Office of Energy. 2. Update of new City conservation initiatives: • Earth Advantage Program • New Solar Program Rebate Levels • Update on Renewable Pioneer Program In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting,please contact the City Administrator's office at(541) 488-6002 (TIT phone number 1-800-735-2900). Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting(28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title I). �r, CITY OF ASHLAND Council Communication Title: Conservation and Solar Program Updates—Council Study Session Dept: Electric and Telecommunications Date: October 8, 2003 Submitted By: Dick Wanderscheid Approved By: Gino Grimaldi Synopsis: The City's Conservation Division has added some new initiatives that we would like to share with the Council. Also the Oregon Office of Energy will discuss the state of renewable energy within the state that can be used as a context to measure the City's efforts. These ideas will be shared and discussed with the Council at this study session. Recommendation: This session is for informational purposes only. Fiscal Impact: None Background: This City has launched a new Resource efficient new home program called Earth Advantage and we have added some new program initiatives and increased our solar water heating and electric generation rebates. We will discuss these items and answer questions concerning these things with the Council. Also Christopher Dymond of the Oregon Department of Energy will give a presentation on solar happenings in Oregon that was recommended to us by Councilor Amarotico who saw this presentation previously. Attachments: None i Welcome I �� ► earth C� cadvan�rye City of Ashland What is Earth Advantage? iA sustainable building program that promotes energy efficiency and environmental sensitivity in quality new residential construction Ifi &earn-th 1 Earth Advantage Promotes construction of more sustainable buildings Less impact on the earth's resources Improved quality, performance & durability NN! �earth <i About the Program Developed by PGE 1990's �z;3z Geared up in 2001 Sold to City of Ashland and EWEB ik Gfi Remodel/Commercial programs '- 920+ Homes certified a 75+ Builders certified OP ealrth PGE's Program (in County) $500 fee to builder Ry $200 fee/house for testing Differences In point values for some measures earth 2 Ashland's Program No fee to participate $1000 incentive to builder City tests houses for free f Provide marketing l e earti i Designer & Builder Benefits <$= of Earth Advantage i Certification 1 Reputation for quality & green building Incentive from the City i Satisfied customers '.earth a Homeowner Benefits of Earth Advantage Homes that are: s ,sue More comfortable = Cost less to live in Healthier More durable =r Better for the environment' Less resource consuming r` Eligible for tax credits& rebates epeartj RIM r 3 Earth Advantage Projects Single family residential n New construction Electric or gas �.; heat BV earth Earth Advantage Program , i a Replacing Super Good Cents ;i Proposing that it replace Density Bonus Program earth Earth Advantage Homes j Incorporate 4 key categories of sustoinability 'i Energy Efficiency Healthier Indoor Air Resource Efficiency Environmental Responsibility earth 4 Earth Advantage Homes Ag In each of the categories Implement required core measures s ' Implement selected i optional measures Achieve target point HO' total ° e earn Energy Efficiency Required `Ell Measures _ 1 Home must be 157.more energy efficient -_ than the building code "kiwis.: More eBlclent windows rs Tested air leakage:Home&Ducts _ More efficient water heater 8 appliance ail More efficient lighting earth earth Energy Efficiency Optional Measures High efficiency heating systems r r3 Extended eaves z Solar orientation Advanced framed walls Higher Insulation levels earth Low water use fixtures �m 5 i Healthier Indoor Air Required Measures Use of lowefi6zicity interior %3urfdce coatings (point, etc.) Build tight ,Ventilate right! Seal heating ducts Cover duct vents during construction Healthier Indoor Air � t Use of lower;toxicity building j materials, paints, sealers,finishes, I carpeting;.etc, Better ventilation strategies jCombustion appliance selection & monitoring earf�i ?Healthier Indoor Air Optional Measures 3 Use sealed combustion gas FP l Formaldehyde-free casework I Install CO detector i No heating ducts Install timers on exhaust fans l Low moisture lumber 6 Resource Efficiency Building materials & practices that consume fewer natural resources M Embodied impacts 10 FSC Recycled or recyclable Durability Some Resource ,Efficiency Options Limit house size/turf Recycle at job site Use concrete with flyash Use recycled paint Long lasting materials , ? Environmental Responsibility if Ki;-TWI 11 t -control O 'arid a =site effects 7 Some Environmental Responsibility Options Erosion control plan - Utilities in common trench oz Use FSC certified wood Protect trees/topsoil Onsite storage for rainwater € earlli I �m jThe Earth Advantage Process r2 2 The builder will: Submit a set of plans for Earth Advantage A J i Submit an Earth Advantage Points Worksheet(a simple, N. flexible menu of measures) Submit a list of �n subcontractors earl Earth Advantage ,Process City of Ashland will: 9M Run energy calcs on plans f Calculate points for the 4 areas (� Send specs.to subs Inspect and test homes �earth i 8 Earth Advantage 'Process w Design Support Conservation staff will model the .� energy performance And calculate points for energy, healthy indoor air, environmental responsibility &resource efficiency Dearth larth Advantage Process Project Support I Incentive Agreement Subcontractor Specifications Inspection Checklist earth _jEarth Advantage Process E ,Construction Support&verif ication Technical support for contractor&subcontractors Inspections i 69 earth 9 :Earth Advantage Process Performance verification Duct tightness test 5 Icy Ej House tightness test j Earth Advantage Certification , 5 Certificate will identify: sF(, The address uo The builder Measures implemented in each category Performance test results Sticker on electric panel Lawn Signs ear-h earth v aa�tvniaye ' ` This game has Eanh AWrntage'^' program feaWres that promote: , Energy Ef clency Realthler Indoor Alr Resource EMeieneyy Environmental Responsibiiltyj3 CITY OF 3, ASHLAND For more information,call(541)552-2063 } � ear th 10 eeaartti ASHLAND k IH11s5E-xen r� �ea,xtii Incentives for building an Earth Advantage Home -i City of Ashland: i $1,000 Earth Advantage $30 to$60 resource efficient dishwasher $50 to$100 resource efficient clothes washer $35 energy efficient refrigerator , $3.50 per Watt solar electric $0.40 per kWh annual savings solar water (with electric back up) `3 State of Oregon Tax Credits: $1,000 energy efficient appliances&ducts $1,500 renewable energy (solar water,space,electric,ge "80 centives help re\ EaithAd� age goal f s =More sustainatile`bulidings Less impact on the earth s,,,, r sources d Improved quality ,'"" C erfroance`8 dura�ity mede`ingndl�rr"' earth 11 earth adlanfage City of AshImM Questions? Cathy Cartmill/Robbin Pearce City of Ashland 552-2063/552-2062 cartmilc @ashland.or.us pearcer@ashland.or.us Thank You ijl b J pity-Ashland : 12 earth colvc stage Ciry of Nshlaml ' k� t _ a r rI i i i 4 13 R i ��earlFi 14