The future of building energy is available today. The energy we need is all around us, we just have to be smart enough to reach out and take it! See how we make buildings more efficient so the energy systems you install have power left over to sell.

1. Future Source ™
POSITIVE ENERGY BUILDINGS
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2. THINK ABOUT IT
The future source of all the energy we need surrounds us.
We just have to be smart enough to reach out and take it.
Structural Integrity
It isn’t only about planning for the future. It’s about seizing opportunities
and building solid foundations. There’s only ever one chance to do the
right thing right the first time. There is never a right time to do the wrong
thing, right? If the cost of energy is high today, it’s not realistic to be
thinking that it will be less expensive in the future.
Producing all the energy we need in private industry is less expensive
today because it isn’t taxed, limited or restricted in any way by the
government. In fact, if you produce it yourself they’ll even subsidize it.
Based on our history, it’s highly unlikely it will remain this way for long.
Today, the National Grid pays private parties a premium to produce
energy - and sell them the excess at a tidy profit. It’s about freedom,
independence and doing things Simply ‘Structurally’ Smarter.
- R. P. “Mick” CEO, Ecolific Technologies / Abide Systems
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CREATING LIVING BUILDINGS
1 2 3
Ultra-High Integrated Positive
Performance
Envelope
+ Electricity
Generation
= Energy
Building
NetLESS|Energy Efficient NetZERO|Energy Neutral NetPLUS|Energy Provider
Codependent • Social Adequacy Codependent • Social Standard Independent • Social Stimulant
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THE REALITY IN BUILDING ENERGY
A B C
Minimizing Federal, State Low Operating
Utility Usage
Builds Value
+ Tax Incentives
& Cost Rebates
= & Construction
Costs: Max ROI
NetLESS|Energy Efficient NetZERO|Energy Neutral NetPLUS|Energy Provider
High Performance Building Envelopes Solar & Wind Powered Living Buildings Future Source Safe Harbor Facilities
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5. OUTLINE
A Broad Overview of Why We Need to Build for High Performance
The Dept. of Energy’s Zero Energy Building Policy
Where Do We Consume Energy?
Significance of Energy Savings in Buildings
What are NetZERO & NetPLUS Energy Buildings?
Taking The Initial Steps
Using Advanced Technologies
Energy Harnessing & Generation
Reduce Lighting Energy
Implementation
Conclusion
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6. Zero-Energy Building Policy
The U.S. Dept. of Energy aims to achieve marketable net-zero
energy commercial buildings in all climate zones by 2025.
Section 422 of the Energy Independence and Security
Act of 2007 charges the agency with the…
“establishment of zero net energy commercial buildings for:
1. Any commercial building newly constructed in the United
States by 2030;
2. 50 percent of the commercial building stock of the United
States by 2040;
3. All commercial buildings in the United States by 2050.”
“The only wrong time to be right is when you disagree with your wife.”
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7. Where Do We Consume Energy?
72% of Electricity is Consumed in Buildings, MOST of it wasted.
Demand is Growing faster than the conservation measures taken.
Critical Data
Renewable energy
is virtually untapped
Nuclear energy
is ecologically
dangerous
Organic fuels coal
and petroleum are
the most widely
used, most costly
to produce and
diminishing rapidly
US yearly consumes
95 Quadrillion BTUs
(QUADs) of Energy
95 QUADs =
95,000,000,000,
000,000 BTUs
In Other Words
800,000,000,000 gallons of gasoline 97,040,000,000,000 cubic feet of natural gas
3,600,000,000 tons of coal 29,300,000,000,000 kWh of electricity
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8. Where Do We Waste Energy?
More energy is wasted than we actually consume. Most of this rejected
energy is from coal and petroleum, worsening the greenhouse effect.
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9. ENERGY SAVINGS IN BUILDINGS
Significant Opportunities in REDUCING Energy Waste
- As Well As Energy Consumption - Exists in All Sectors
Approximately 48 QUADs consumed by Buildings
36% Space Air-Conditioning -> 17.3 QUADs
27% Space Illumination -> 12.9 QUADs
14 % Water Heating & Refrigeration -> 6.7 QUADs
11 % Electronics & Computers -> 5.3 QUADs
2% Cooking -> 1 QUAD
10 % All Other Consumption -> 4.8 QUADs
1% Reduction = 0.48 QUADs
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10. ENERGY SAVINGS IN BUILDINGS
Reduction coupled with Production of Energy, leading
to NetZERO and NetPLUS Energy Buildings.
0.48 QUADs = 480,000,000,000,000 BTUs
In Other Words
3,843,360,000 gallons (US) of gasoline
14,592,127,680 liters of gasoline
17,280,000 tons of coal
465,808,320,000 cubic feet of natural gas
140,674,080,000 kWh of electricity
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11. Energy & Cost Optimization
Starting Point
Cost Neutral Point
Minimum
Cost Point
~3,000 Simulations
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12. Building for Zero Energy
Involves Making Prudent Choices…
Reduce Loads
Envelope and orientation to reduce loads
Insulation, air barrier & windows
Envelope and orientation to meet loads
Daylighting, passive solar heating, and natural ventilation
Lighting design
Daylighting
Plug loads
Design vs. owner loads
Match Equipment to Loads
Climate-specific HVAC designed for the remaining loads
Make Sure the Building Works
Design quality in, and Commissioning
Constant Evaluation
Keep It Simple
Choose Site Specific Renewable Generation Carefully
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13. NetZERO ENERGY BUILDINGS
Balances the amount of energy generated exactly
with what is consumed.
Several Definitions (or ways of accounting):
NetZERO Site Energy Building – Produces as much
renewable energy as it uses in a year at the site.
NetZERO Source Energy Building – Produces (or purchases)
as much renewable energy as it uses in a year when accounted for
at the source.
NetZERO Energy Costs Building – Receives as much money
from the Utility Co. for on-site production of renewable energy as it
pays in a year for energy services.
NetZERO Energy Emissions Building – Produces (or
purchases) enough emission-free renewable energy to offset
emissions from all energy used in a year.
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14. NetPLUS ENERGY BUILDINGS
The amount of energy generated exceeds what is consumed.
Definitions
NetPLUS Site Energy Building – Produces more renewable
energy than it uses in a year at the site.
NetPLUS Source Energy Building – Produces (or purchases)
more renewable energy than it uses in a year when accounted for
at the source.
NetPLUS Energy Costs Building – Receives more money from
the Utility Co. for on-site production of renewable energy than it
pays in a year for energy services.
NetPLUS Energy Emissions Building – Produces (or
purchases) more emission-free renewable energy to offset
emissions than all energy used in a year.
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15. TAKING THE INITIAL STEPS
REDUCING ENERGY WASTE Begins With Making Buildings Stronger,
Safer, Healthier and Able to Operate More Naturally and Efficiently
Abide’s NetLESS High Performance Building Envelopes
exceed all ICBO, IRC and NFPA building - and IECC energy codes,
delivering superior efficiency, greater comfort and healthier air quality for
about the same or even less than conventional construction methods, by:
Truncating thermal losses at the foundation and structural members
Eliminating air convection and particulates contamination by double
and triple air-sealing floors, exterior walls, elevator shafts, and roofs
Engineering the structural design to minimize structural members,
while enhancing the overall strength of the building
Eliminating fiberglass and particulates-producing cellulose, and
providing quality insulation, with the highest R-values - while adding 500#
+pcf of sheer compressive / racking strength to the building
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16. Using Advanced Technologies
MORE NATURALLY and Efficiently Means Integrating High Thermal Value
Products With the Most Advanced Air Management Technologies
Posiframe™ Structures use as much as 50% less raw
materials and save 25% of the construction labor
Polyfoam Organic Insulation made from vegetable oils
and recycled plastics doesn’t let the outside in!
Passive Air Circulation Energy Recovery (PACER™)
systems use building pressures to naturally let in fresh air
and exhaust processed (CO2) and stale air
Insulated PassiveCore™ Wall Cavity Manifold Elements
integrate electric conduits, air circulation, maintenance
channels, eliminating duct chases - more usable space
SDHV and cutting-edge air management: chiller, boiler
and heat pump systems help reduce utilities by up to 65%
Building, Industrial and Habitat Automation Systems
give users, contractors and manufacturers monitoring and
control access by Notebooks, Tablets & Smartphones
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17. Solution: PACER Air Management
BUILDING PRESSURES and Solar Power Combine to Deliver Continuous
Passive Air Circulation Energy Recovery Resulting in Endless Free Fresh Air
BUILDING METABOLICS
Integral Systems Synergistically
Create Healthier Environments
Entire PACER system is building-
pressure and solar power driven
Fresh Air enter via the earth tube
system, driven by solar collection
processes and building pressures
Passive energy recovery is a two
stage integrated process, saving
additional energy when HVAC
systems come online
Air circulates throughout the
building via PassiveCore elements.
CO2 and processed (or stale) air is
exhausted after looping through
variable speed drive enthalpy
wheels embedded in the system
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18. Energy Harnessing & Generation
Using LV LED Lighting, Monitoring and Controlling Consumption, Taking
Advantage of Plunging Costs for Solar PV, Wind & “Exotic” Technologies
With the right combination Low voltage LED lighting has
of state incentives and usable life-spans 20x that of
electricity rates, solar PV & compact fluorescents
wind systems can have a
payback period of 5 years Kinetic technologies create
- or less. energy by using membranes
and capillary action under the
Crystalline silicon PV devices floors, walking surfaces for
are approaching the pedestrian and paving for
theoretical limiting efficiency
of 29% and achieve energy vehicular traffic
payback periods of 1–2 yrs. Nano solar technologies in
Solar thermal technologies glazing assemblies can create
can easily handle all hot massive amounts of electricity,
water requirements. while controlling heat gain
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19. Solution: Reduce Lighting Energy
Daylight + LV LED Light Augmentation = Free Energy + Low Cost
Daylighting
Lighting Intensity Design – 0.68 watts/SF
Minimize Security/Night Lighting
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20. Implementation
Knowledge is Power
Use Renewable Energy Measures
Solar thermal collectors for service water as well as
space heating
Photovoltaic panels for direct electricity generation
Electricity generation from wind energy
Geothermal energy utilization
Biomass / Recycling of Organic Waste
Other renewable energy technologies as appropriate
Use Passive Air Management Technology
A naturally integrated respiratory system enhances a
building’s metabolics, creating healthier environments
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21. Implementation
Knowledge is Power
Use “Current” Automation & Control Strategies
Verify – Secondary accountability for billing or design assumptions
Identify – Specific exceptional power and energy uses
Monitor – Performance optimization of generation or consumption
equipment
Reduce – Replace, curtail or eliminate unnecessary energy costs.
Demand load balancing – Reduce synchronicity of operations
Time of Use – Shift Operations to off peak rates
Auto Response – Systems that adapt preferences to circumstances
Counter Points – Adaptable set points based on broadcast rate changes
Industrial Response – Incentive systems to reduce grid overload.
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22. Think It Costs Too Much?
A high performance building envelope may actually cost
LESS THAN A CONVENTIONAL low-efficiency assembly
So, Think Again…
Then call us at 888-537-1110 for more information about
Abide Certified High Performance Building Envelopes
“The Smartest Buildings Alive”
or visit http://abidesystems.com to find out how we do it.
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23. Future Source ™
BUILDINGS BEYOND THE CODES
LEED: DESIGNED TO BE BOXED IN?
Creativity and Style May Be Sacrificed at the Altar of
Sustainability. Calling out the “Leadership” In Energy
and Environmental Design to Bring the Future Back!
The World’s Highest-Scoring LEED Building is located in
Greater Noida, India.The Bayer MaterialScience office
building, was rated LEED Platinum for New Construction,
claiming 64 out of a possible 69 points – the highest score
anywhere in the world so far. The building achieved this with
high green marks in the areas of water efficiency, indoor
environmental quality, innovation and design, a variety of
special protections against solar gain and energy saving
techniques in its building management system and a solar
photo-voltaic system that kicks out more carbon free
energy than the building consumes on an annual basis.
The building makes use of polyurethane-based insulation, which cuts out 70 percent of the electricity that would have been
used by a conventionally constructed building - largely for cooling. It also harvests rainwater and treats graywater on site.
Building to code is not the best building we can build; it’s the
worst one allowed. We need to keep in mind that sustainability
starts not with building to code, but building beyond code.
- Scott Miller, former Director of Sustainability at Knauf Insulation
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