Going Green with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Slide 1 Welcome to Going Green with Leadership in Energy

and Environmental Design. Slide 2 For best viewing results, we recommend that you maximize your browser window now. The screen controls allow you to navigate through the eLearning experience. Using your browser controls may disrupt the normal play of the course. Click the Notes tab to read a transcript of the narration. Slide 3 At the completion of the course you will be able to: Define the characteristics of green buildings Explain the mission of the US Green Building Council Identify the rating system for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, know as LEED and Describe Schneider Electric products and services that satisfy LEED requirements Slide 4 The agenda for this course is as follows. We will begin with an Introduction and then discuss the Impacts of US Buildings on the Environment Advantages of building green Review the Mission of the US Green Building Council We will discuss the LEED rating system for both existing and new builds

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Next we will discuss Schneider Electric products and services that satisfy LEED requirements Then we will look at the following Case Studies Great River Energy Headquarters Genzyme Corporation and Duke University Followed by a Summary of the course You will then be given the opportunity to complete an Assessment Survey Slide 5 The US Green Building Council is a non profit organization that focuses on the design criteria and building practices for high performance green buildings. They are the place to go to have a building reviewed for green building compliance and to achieve LEED certification. Much of the information referenced within this course is based on the information provided by the US Green Build Council and we will be referencing their information thoughout the course. For additional details regarding the USGBC and the most current specific requirements for certifying a building, please visit their website www.usgbc.org. Slide 6 The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, known as LEED, is a thirdparty certification program to be used by building owners and operators who are looking to have their buildings follow appropriate green guidelines. The rating system is based on points allotted for certain aspects of a building and the site it is situated on.

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In addition, the LEED guidelines provide engineers and builders with the design criteria needed to increase building performance and reduce any negative impact on the environment. Slide 7 In order to understand the LEED requirements you must first understand what a green building is. So what is a green building? When buildings use resources with increased efficiency it is called Green Building. Examples of these resources are energy, water and materials. The benefits of Green Building include the positive impact on human health and the environment. Additional benefits are efficient use of the previously mentioned resources and reduction of waste and pollution. Slide 8 The US Green Building Council, also called the USGBC, states that the LEED rating system was designed for the following reasons To Transform the building market Raise consumer awareness of green building benefits Promote integrated, whole-building design practices Demonstrate corporate or individual commitment Stimulate green competition and recognize environmental leadership in the building industry Define green building by establishing a common standard of measurement and prevent greenwashing (Greenwashing is the concept that consumers are being misled by companies as to the benefits of their environmental practices in an effort to obtain business) And to

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Facilitate positive results for the environment, occupant health and financial return. Slide 9 The LEED team is cross functional and comprised of the developer or building owner, architect, engineers, operations and maintenance teams, building occupants and many other people including property managers and custodial teams. Slide 10 LEED addresses the complete lifecycle of buildings from design to construction to operations. It is utilized in many settings including homes, commercial buildings, schools and more. Slide 11 There are currently nine different LEED Rating Systems. They are as follows New Construction which includes not just new construction but projects classified as major reconstructions. Existing Buildings: Operations and Management which provides benchmarks for building stakeholders to measure the buildings operations, improvements and maintenance. Commercial Interiors which provides a benchmark for tenants to make choices about the sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of their space within that building. This is useful for tenants who cannot make changes to an entire building but want to have impact on the space they occupy. Core and Shell Rating is for anyone looking to implement green build to the design for the new or core shell project they are working on.

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Schools: This rating system is unique to the considerations necessary to this environment. Retail: This too addresses the unique needs for the retail environment and addresses those needs Healthcare: As with the schools and retail sites, healthcare facilities are a unique environment. The rating system for healthcare promotes sustainable planning, design and construction for these facilities. Homes: The rating system for homes assists in creating green homes through design and construction. And 9. Neighborhood Development: This program is new and addresses the need for integrating green building into the way neighborhoods are designed. Slide 12 There are a number of reasons for the creation of the LEED system. The continual demand for Green Building in homes was a catalyst along with the introduction of new government initiatives and the engineering of numerous recycled and reusable resources. Lets begin by looking at the Impacts of US buildings on the environment. Slide 13 In order to understand why Green Building is so important it is helpful to look at the impacts that our buildings have on our environment. As stated by the Environmental Information Administration, 40% of our primary energy is consumed by our buildings as is 72% of our electricity and 39% of carbon dioxide emissions. The US Geological Association states that 13.6% of all potable water consumption is from US buildings. Lets look at how the demand for Green Buildings is predicted to increase.

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Slide 14 More and more we are seeing a demand for green buildings. In a report entitled SmartMarket Trends put out by McGraw-Hill Construction in 2008, it was stated that green building is a $12 billion industry and is projected to be a $60 billion industry by the year 2010. Slide 15 There are a number of areas where Green Buildings can make a positive impact. As the USGBC discusses, it is believed that Operating Costs can decrease between 8% and 9%, and building value can increase approximately 7.5%. There is a perceived return on investment of 6.6% and that occupancy ratio will increase 3.5%. Additionally, based on research performed by three different groups, it is estimated that energy use could be reduced between 24% and 50%, CO2 Emissions could be reduced by 33% to 39%, Water use reduced by 40% and Solid waste reduced by 70%. Slide 16 As researched by McGraw-Hill and cited by the USGBC, by 2010, it is estimated that approximately 10% of new commercial construction will be green. In an article titled Greening of Corporate America SmartMarket Report put out by McGraw Hill Construction, By 2009, 82% of corporate America is expected to be greening at least 16% of their real estate portfolios; of these corporations, 18% will be greening more than 60% of their real estate portfolios. There is an expectation of a tremendous amount of growth in green build for both health and educational facilities as well as in the government, industry, Office, Hospitality, and retail sectors.

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Considering these estimations, it is easy to comprehend why there is such a focus on green building. Slide 17 So how will the next generations perspective increase green building? A study done by the USGBC states that an estimated 89% of people will choose brands which are aligned with social causes. 74% will listen to brands aligned with social causes; 69% will shop for brands aligned with social causes and 66% will recommend brands aligned with social causes. Lets move on to talk about the Mission of the US Green Building Council. Slide 18 As stated by the US Green Building Council, their mission is: To transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life. Slide 19 The USGBC has approximately 70 local chapters, affiliates and organizations throughout the US and is gaining popularity outside the US as well. They have a large reach that is able to connect all parties interested in green buildings from company CEOs to construction managers. It is a powerful resource available to help with ensuring that a new construction or existing building revamp has the necessary information to make their project as green as possible. Slide 20

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The Green Building Certification Institute, also called GBCI, manages the professional accreditation associated with LEED. This certification ensures that building professionals are knowledgeable in the areas required to certify a green building. They will incorporate the practices and standards put forth by the USGBC when they are working on any LEED projects. This accreditation became available in 2001 and there are over 75,000 credentialed professionals today. It is important to distinguish that buildings are certified while people are accredited. For more information regarding LEED Professional Accreditation, you can visit the U.S. Green Building website. Now that we have a better understanding of the USGBC and their mission, lets move on to take a more in depth look at the LEED Rating SystemTM. Slide 21 The LEED Rating System is set up to address all facets of building construction and operation from homes to commercial interiors, to buildings, schools, healthcare facilities and retail sites. The rating system addresses both existing building remodels as well as new construction. It also covers building lifecycles from design to construction and construction phase to ongoing site operations and maintenance. There are 4 levels of LEED certification. Slide 22 They are

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Certified Silver Gold and Platinum There are also six credit categories. Slide 23 The six credits categories within the certification are as follows Sustainables Sites (SS) is the first category which looks at selecting buildings that incorporate sustainable practices in design, construction, operations, and maintenance. Water Efficiency (WE) focuses on the use of water on the interior and exterior of the building. Energy and Atmosphere (EA) refers to the energy used within the building as well as the buildings impact on the atmosphere. Materials and Resources (MR) focuses on the materials used in the construction and the conservation of resources during the project. Indoor Environment Quality (EQ) focuses on the impact of the buildings environment on its occupants. Innovation in Operations (IO) which takes into consideration anything additional above and beyond the required categories

Each category includes a series of required prerequisites and optional credits. These vary by project type. Credits are added up in order to achieve a minimum level of points: certified through platinum. If you are involved in a LEED project you might be asked to provide information in order to comply with LEED documentation requirements on the regional procurement of project equipment and recycled content in the Materials &

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Resources category. However, these credits apply only to CSI divisions 2-10 and specifically excludes all plumbing, mechanical and electrical equipment. Lets look at the steps involved to obtain a LEED certification. Slide 24 Before you begin your green build project, there are number of steps you will need to address. They are as follows: In the start phase you must first Set your Goals Determine Preliminary LEED Score you are hoping to obtain next Register your Project Identify Partners Apply for Incentives Determine Green Building Practices Begin your Documentation Process Once these steps have been addressed, the project can begin. In the Design phase you will need to assemble the Design Phase Documentation and then submit that documentation to the US Green Building Council for their review. Following your submission, you will receive notification that the project certification is either Anticipated or Declined. Assuming your project has been labeled as anticipated, construction is ready to begin. Again, as with the Design phase, you will need to assemble the proper documentation, submit that documentation, and the USGBC will review what you have submitted. Finally, you will be notified of the projects status as either Achieved or Denied depending on the findings of the council. For a full list of the requirements to obtain a LEED certification for a project, go to the US Green Builds website at www.usgbc.org and select the LEED section

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and then LEED Rating System. Here you will find specific information for your particular project. Lets take a moment to look at what a sample checklist for a new building construction might look like. Slide 25 Here we can see a registered project checklist for a Registered New Project as found on the USGBC website. At the top of the form we can see the number of points necessary for each level of certification. Next, we see a list of possible points awarded for SS, or the Sustainable Sites. For this project, the maximum number of points could be 14. Although the final decision for point allocation is up to the reviewing committee, this checklist can assist in making decisions when designing and building a project intended to obtain LEED Certification. Slide 26 Again, for comprehensive LEED certification information please visit the US Green Build Councils website at www.usgbc.org. Because this is an ever evolving process, the associated information changes on a regular basis. The USGBC website is always kept up to date with the most recent information and should be consulted at the onset of a project as well as along the way. Slide 27 Now that we have a firm understanding of what the LEED rating system is and how to work towards it, lets move on to discuss how the family of Schneider Electric products and services can help in obtaining LEED certification.

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Slide 28 Schneider Electric has multiple product and service solutions which can assist you in maximizing your LEED points. Schneider Electric brings together the best brands from APC, Juno Lighting Group, Square D, TAC and Xantrex, providing a number of solutions including Energy Services, Monitoring and Verification of energy use, Renewable Energy Systems, Building Automation and Control, Energy Efficiency lighting, Lighting and Motor and controls.

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Slide 29 TAC by Schneider electric offers complete building solutions which integrate HVAC, power, lighting and electrical distribution to maximize energy savings and occupant comfort. TACs Energy services offerings, Energy Solutions and EnergyEdge, include utility audits, performance contracts, project financing, remote monitoring and control, and ongoing support and service. Slide 30 APC by Schneider Electric offers Efficiency Enterprise solutions providing integrated power, cooling and management in data center and network applications. This solution specifically addresses losses from energy-guzzling components and lack of heat containment Slide 31 Square Ds Engineering Services can reduce energy costs and optimize equipment utilization while improving system reliability and safety. Additionally, they can mitigate harmonics and improve power quality. Other offerings include automatic transfer schemes for alternative power sources and load shedding solutions for automated demand response. Slide 32 Square D offers Field Services for electrical equipment refurbishment & replacement services to optimize existing equipment. They have a nationwide network of qualified project management and engineering experts who offer schedules, budgets and performance as a part of a complete turnkey program. Additionally, the C5 Reconditioned Program is a cost effective way to renew your power circuit breakers without the expense and material waste of buying new equipment.

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Slide 33 For lighting and lighting controls, both Juno and Square D offer solutions to help with LEED projects. Juno Lighting offers innovative, energy efficient lighting solutions for businesses incorporating features of efficient fixture design, optimized lighting power densities and reduced luminance at site boundaries. Additionally, they offer IC energy saving compact fluorescent down lights, LED exit lamps and environmentally sensitive outdoor lighting fixtures approved by the Dark Sky Association. Lighting controls are essential to any LEED project and Square D solutions go far beyond meeting the basic requirements for occupancy and schedule based lighting control. Some offerings include reduced light levels, and switch lights operated according to automated adjustments for sunset/sunrise schedules. Slide 34 Power monitoring is another critical consideration for green building. Square D by Schneider Electric PowerLogic Energy and Power Management Systems offer the following: Advanced Metering Requirements This allows you to benchmark the energy efficiency of your existing building and its systems to verify that new designs meet minimum energy performance reductions per ASHRAE 90.1 standards. Optimize Energy Performance - Use your PowerLogic system to monitor all utilities and help you decide when to switch to alternative sources of power, shed loads or net meter power back to the utility. And Water Efficiency Easy integration of data from water meters enables a PowerLogic system to measure and validate the results of water conservation efforts.

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Slide 35 Square D also offers Motor Control services which increase energy savings and energy efficient operation while ensuring a more precise thermal system regulation. Additionally, they can manage energy intensive applications such as ventilation, pumping and compressed air installations. Slide 36 Xantrex offers a number of products for renewable Energy systems. Some of the products offered are inverters, chargers, and accessories in solar and wind energy systems. These products offer high-quality, reliable, "green" electricity as an alternative to centralized power generation or combustion generators. Xantrex also offers grid-tie systems for use in conjunction with utility power and off-grid systems for complete freedom from the utility grid. Slide 37 This table represents some of the different categories for LEED certification where Schneider Electrics family of companies offer solutions. It is also possible to get additional credit in the Innovation in Design category which awards design teams and projects for exceptional performance above the requirements set by the LEED rating system. Lets take a moment to look at a few case studies in order to understand the application of products and services offered. Slide 38 As part of LEED Platinum certification, all achievable points toward certification must be documented and verified. To perform this at Great River Energy in

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Maple Grove, Minnesota, the new buildings renewable energy sources, including a 200KW wind turbine and photovoltaic cells are all monitored by Square D PowerLogic System Manager software. The System Manager software is integrated with 38 Square D PowerLogic CM4000T circuit monitors, which efficiently monitor and measure power usage on 100 main devices, such as generators and Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPSs), within the building. Additionally, overall building electric use is monitored and the information on energy savings will be included in the LEED application. Using data collected from the monitors, PowerLogic System Manager software provides Great River Energy with a verification and reporting system to help meet LEED requirements, as well as ensure power reliability for its data center application. Schneider Electric also provided much of the building electrical distribution equipment, including switchgear, panelboards and circuit breakers. Much of the monitored information will be viewed in interactive kiosks in the buildings lobby, which will show real-time and historical information about the facilitys energy use.

Slide 39 Genzyme Corporation, a world leader in biotechnology, is a green facility powered by renewable energy sources and controlled by a $2.3 million integrated building automation system (BAS) from TAC. The design of the 12-story, 350,000-square-foot Genzyme Center, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on not only lowering operational, maintenance and energy costs, but also on providing a work environment that catered to the human need for fresh air and natural light.

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The Continuum system is fully programmable and leverages a Windows NT front-end workstation connected directly to Genzymes Ethernet virtual private network (VPN). This configuration enables Genzyme to monitor and manage a wide range of operations from HVAC equipment, chiller and boiler interfaces, carbon monoxide/carbon dioxide levels, and rainwater collection to artificial lighting, opening/closing windows and blinds, door controls, and building/tenant metering. Genzymes efforts have already earned the building Platinum certification, the highest LEED rating available. Slide 40 Duke University in Durham, NC has Achieved LEED Platinum certification for homes featuring a variety of eco-friendly and high-tech elements. The design team utilized Square D lighting controls to meet ASHRAE 90.1-2004 requirements. Web controls are used to perform functions such as schedule based lighting controls and automatic shut-off of HVAC systems and dampers.

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Slide 41 At our own facilities in North America Schneider Electric is pursuing LEED certifications. Our goal is to build a more sustainable world with solutions that facilitate efficient access to energy and successfully manage and reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions. We have a Corporate Commitment to Sustainability and to improve our planet through programs for people, communities and the environment. Our goals are to improve lives of people, improve communities and the environment, and encourage others to behave in the same manner. We use a barometer of 10 main indicators to track progress and commitment to these values. Slide 42 Lets take a moment to review what we have covered in this course. Buildings represent a large impact on our environment. Following the LEED guidelines will ensure that a building will have a smaller environmental footprint by reducing energy consumption, electricity consumption, and carbon emissions The demand for Green building is increasing exponentially as companies see the positive impacts it has on the environment as well as the bottom line. The USGBC was formed as a third party entity to standardize green building and to create a resource for people in order to identify what they need to do in order to implement these guidelines. Additionally, the USGBC offers the opportunity to apply for certification of a building The level of certification awarded to a building depends on the number of points obtained during the review process The more green building practices implemented, the higher the potential rating for that building

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In addition to offering a building certification, the USGBC also offers an accreditation to professionals wishing to be known in their industry as following green practices The LEED Rating System is set up to address all facets of building construction and operation from homes to commercial interiors, to buildings, schools, healthcare facilities and retail sites The rating system addresses both existing building remodels as well as new construction It also covers building lifecycles from design to construction and construction phase to ongoing site operations and maintenance. Schneider Electric has multiple product and service solutions which can assist you in maximizing your LEED points. Schneider Electric brings together the best brands from APC, Juno Lighting Group, Square D, TAC and Xantrex, providing a number of solutions including Energy Services, Monitoring and Verification of energy use, Renewable Energy Systems, Building Automation and Control, Energy Efficiency lighting, lighting and motor controls Slide 43 Thank you for participating in this course. Slide 44 To test your knowledge of the course material, click the Knowledge Checkpoint link on your personal homepage. Important Point! The Knowledge Checkpoint link is located under BROWSE CATALOG on the left side of the page. Slide 45

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