This is the introduction to a presentation detailing two near net zero energy schools in Colorado. It provides an overview of the GEO K-12 schools program.
Thank host, guest speakers, etc This is workshop #x of the HPBP This is a general overview of high performance building concepts, the geo hpb program, and high performance funding options. Additional general workshops will be held across the state. More specific technical workshops will be created and offered in addition to the general core knowledge and informational workshops such as this. Workshop is meant to be interactive. We know there are many people in Colorado who have already made great achievements in high performance building. We're here to share those successes, learn from the lessons learned and challenges within the room, and share our presentation. What you get out of it is what you put in. So, ask questions, interrupt, share your stories, etc.
Why are we presenting about Colorado in a New York Conference called Urban Green? Colorado is emblematic of rugged beauty, and as you can see from our state flora and fauna we pride ourselves on thriving in extreme environments. We’re also a testing ground for new ideas, and the extreme environments we live in have forced us to some up with innovative solutions.
Denver 60.3 inches/yr New York 28.8
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K-12: working with over 100 of 178 state school districts school districts Energy savings ES: 1. Michigan(135) 2. Colorado 3. New York (105)
The unofficial goals of our High Performance Building Program are: reduce energy consumption, lower operations and maintenance costs, promote occupant health and satisfaction, minimize overall resource consumption, utilize local resources, respond to specific climates.
Would You Like to be a Program Partner? Eligibility Building ownership by public entity Project in Schematic Design (SD) phase or Planning Support & Assist: • Office of State Architect (OSA) • CDE Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) • Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Technical Assistance to Public Projects Training & Education Workshop Topics: • Energy Efficient Design in K-12, Offices • Green Building • Low Energy Envelope Construction • Energy Efficient Mechanical System Design • Building Operators Training Technical Assistance Provided by the HPBP Set High Performance Design Goals Develop the Owners Project Requirements Identify Funding Sources Evaluate Options Champion Energy Efficiency Review Energy Modeling Reports Review Cost Estimates Confirm Meeting HPCP Requirements
Future energy sources Biomass Photovoltaics Ground source heat pump New and to be developed Plan for future equipment Locate future equipment Size structure for future dead loads Understand trade-offs Adaptability Be able to embrace new technology easily Upgrade equipment as funding becomes available Energy costs expected rise Benefits of on site generation Reduction of transmission losses Health Peak demand Synergies with alternate fuel vehicles Use of regionally available fuel sources