Compliance Planning Assistance (CPA) Program

Helping States Achieve 90% Energy Code Compliance by 2017

Recovery Act Obligations & Goals

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American Recovery & Reinvestment Act $3.1 Billion

1. 2009 IECC and 90.1-2007 2. 90% Compliance by 2017

Letter of assurance to U.S. DOE

The CPA Program

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Funded by DOE June 2010 15 states chosen by BCAP, REEOS, NASEO, and DOE based on:
Likelihood of success Interest

CPA 2 Phases
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Phase I: Gap Analysis 15 states + AL, NE, MO and MD

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Adoption, Implementation Research whats happening on the ground Findings Initial Recommendations

Phase II: Strategic Compliance Plan 10 states + NV, NE, VT and MD

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Long-term plan to support energy code compliance

Phase I: Gap Analysis Report

Define Best Practices

What does the ideal state look like at 100% compliance? What do states need to do to get there?

Code Adoption Best Practices All CPA States

1. Adopt the model energy code 2. Lead by example with state and municipal 3. 4. 5. 6.

buildings go above code From legislative to regulatory process Dillon rule states: allow uniform innovation at local level Home rule states: develop and utilize local policy action kits Incorporate codes into statewide environmental plans

Code Implementation Best Practices All CPA States

1. Enforcement = plan review & inspection: set

state recommendations for process 2. Statewide ongoing training program 3. Licensure and certification of trades 4. Continuing education requirements

Code Implementation Best Practices All CPA States

5. State energy code website/page 6.Compliance evaluation 7.Support for 3rd party enforcement 8.Support implementation in counties, rural, or unincorporated areas

BCAP-OCEAN.org
http://bcap-ocean.org/compliance-planning-assistance-program

Phase II: The Strategic Compliance Plan

Flowchart

Energy Code Compliance Collaborative

Can help coordinate the success of the Strategic Plan:
The establishment of an Energy Code Compliance Collaborative will set forth a diverse group of stakeholders with the focus of carrying out the necessary tasks for energy code implementation, and in turn will ensure greater compliance with the energy code.

Key Roles could include:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. A Collective Voice on Code Issues A Collaborative Forum A Clearinghouse on Code Information Securing Funding for State and Local Projects A state nexus for communication with regional and national resource groups

Idaho Energy Codes Collaborative

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Formed in 2001 Goals:

1. Develop statewide consensus 2. Outline how to reach 90% - set up database 3. Identify challenges and opportunities

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Receive DOE/PNNL funding, NEEA funding, state funding Presence at conferences Organize, run training sessions Energy code champion

Training Best practices: Colo., AZ, N.H., Ill.. others

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Multi-level training
Beginning new code overview of all provisions day 2. Intermediate shallow dive into code provisions full day - online 3. Advanced deep dive into scope, HVAC, performance modeling, lighting design, etc.
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Additional
Videotape and post trainings online Train-the-trainer program build state capacity Collaborate with community colleges/technical programs 4. Conduct training assessments
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Energy Codes Ambassadors Program (ECAP)

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Gives the state boots-on-the-ground Provides Peer-to-Peer Exchange, Mentoring Cost-effective outreach, support and advocacy Enhances communication of national and state energy support services and materials to the local level ECAP in AL, NV, UT, ID Several new states looking to adopt ECAP (DE, TX, SC considering) Hoping to find state sponsors for sustainability Industry? Similar program in KY

Funding
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Maximizing the sources of funding for energy code implementation is necessary for New Mexico to achieve 90 percent compliance by 2017. There are a variety of funding approaches that are being used successfully in other states to pay for critical tasks such as training. Examples include:
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Public Benefit Fund (PBF) and Systems Benefit Charge (SBC) Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) Permit Fees State Energy Program (SEP) Funds Utility Funding State Appropriations Foundations

Outreach
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Raise awareness, change behaviors Find the value proposition for each group Targeted messaging campaigns to:
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Code Officials Design/Construction Professionals State and Local Policymakers Consumers Utilities Real Estate, Appraisal, and Lending Communities

Outreach Best Practices

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Start with whats out there

1. Policymaker factsheets DOE, IMT, BCAP 2. Consumer Campaign BCAP and Consumers 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Union Real Estate Checklists NEEP PNNL New Architects and Air leakage guides more! N.H. PSA Media outreach to raise awareness PSA Informative website

Compliance Evaluation
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The Recovery Act of 2009 mandates that states must demonstrate 90 percent compliance by 2017 Measuring compliance will require states to evaluate a small sample set of construction projects. Resources made available through DOE will help determine a method that works best for the state.

Compliance Evaluation
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DOE resources will help states determine path Draw on lessons from nine DOE compliance pilots 1. Developed procedures, methodologies, and tools to help states and jurisdictions measure and report compliance 2. Energycodes.gov

Compliance Evaluation
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Goals
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Establish an energy code compliance baseline Monitor energy savings attributed to code Track progress toward statewide EE goals Document cost-effectiveness of energy code compliance activities Choose projects at various stages of construction FEEDBACK to training and outreach activities Reevaluate

Evaluate a small sample set of projects

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