"La Batalla de los Edificios - Puerto Rico" - Second Edition - FY 2016 - Final Report

2016 Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Awards Education & Recognition Event

“La Batalla de los Edificios - Puerto Rico�

Second Edition - FY 2016 - Final Report An ENERGY STAR Battle of the Buildings Competition

Report developed by:

Jorge E. Molina Business Efficiency Consultant ENERGY STAR Partner: PA-64522-20140914 Date: April 15, 2017

"Partnering with today's business leaders to improving business efficiency"

La Batalla de los Edificios - Puerto Rico 2016 Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Awards Second Edition - FY 2016 - Final Report

Message from the Host: “​This report showcases a full year of remarkable progress for “La Batalla de los Edificios - Puerto Rico” Initiative as it expands to include new partners, solutions, and an even broader network of energy efficiency leaders. At the same time we launch our new Building Efficiency Challenge Logo, more and more partners and allies are committing to creating energy savings through the use of innovative technologies and organizational strategies that drive Puerto Rico’s Economic Growth and help reduce carbon emissions​.”

Jorge E Molina, Energy Star Program Host

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Awards Event Program: 6:00 - 6:10 PM

Welcome Message - ​Jorge E Molina, Host

6:10 - 6:25 PM

Ralph A. Kreil - ​President CIAPR * Neysa Sanchez-Quintana​ - President MCA Puerto Rico Brenda Reyes​ - EPA Puerto Rico * Francisco Rullan​ - Energy State Policy Office

6:25 - 6:30 PM

Energy Savings Competition Overview “​La Batalla de los Edificios – Puerto Rico​”

6:30 - 7:30 PM

Seminar: “Energy Efficiency - Engine for Economic Growth” Puerto Rico’s Short Term Alternative to Boost Local Economy ●

Puerto Rico’s Energy Efficiency Market Overview ○

Data Sets

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Market Size

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What is Energy Efficiency?

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ASHRAE & Energy Star Programs Overview ​(Jorge Molina)

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USGBC Program Overview ​(Jesus Garay)

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Energy Efficiency Tools and Resources

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Energy Audits - ASHRAE Level 1, 2, & 3 Audits

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Energy Conservation Measures

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Financing Energy Efficiency Projects

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Operations & Maintenance Program

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Measure & Verification Program

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EE Market Stakeholders Interactive Session ​(15-30 mins)

7:30 - 7:50 PM

Break - Networking Session

8:00 - 9:30 PM

Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Alliance Awards Awards Ceremony, “​La Batalla de los Edificios – Puerto Rico​”

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Executive Summary Teaming up for a second time in 2016, BECS has invited participants back for the Second Edition of our regional ENERGY STAR energy savings competition titled: ​“La Batalla de los Edificios - Puerto Rico” - 2016 - Second Edition.

We are hereby submitting the half battle progress report, which covers the months of January thru August of 2016. The results shown are a comparison between the months of January thru August of 2015 and 2016.

During this second installment, a total of ​twenty-five (25) participants and nine (9) properties have reported utilities consumption data. ​Among the participants there are: contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, government agencies, building owners, building managers, among others. Among the registered properties, there are: three (3) office buildings, two (2)major hotels, one (1) boutique hotel, and one (1) bank branch.

The energy saved by these four properties corresponds to a reduction of Greenhouse gas emissions by ​-1,839,750 pounds of CO21. ​This amount of CO2 emissions is the one year equivalent of: energy consumed by 88 residences, or 9,903 gallons of gasoline consumed, or burning 1,923 barrels of oil, or switching 29,582 incandescent bulbs to LED bulbs.

Figure 3: Equivalent to energy saved

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Source: ​https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator

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ENERGY STAR Certified Buildings - Puerto Rico As of April 15, 2017, there are a total of ​25 ENERGY STAR Certified Commercial Buildings in Puerto Rico​. The distribution of certified properties by property type is: two (2) Industrial, nine (9) Bank Branches, four (4) Retail Stores, one (1) Office Building, and two (2) Distribution Centers.

Figure 3: ES Certified Buildings in Puerto Rico - 2016

Out of six properties, an ENERGY STAR certification was achieved for a Bank Branch. Also, the team achieved the first ENERGY STAR certification for a Hotel in Puerto Rico.

Registration has been opened for “La Batalla de los Edificios - Puerto Rico” - 2017 Edition.

For registering or for more details about this regional ENERGY STAR battle edition please, visit:

http://www.labatalladelosedificios.com

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A. Energy Consumption Savings Awards

1st

2nd

1st

Hotel Caribe Hilton ( - 5.65 % ) Recipient: ​ Marcelo Cormick, Facilities Director, Hotel Caribe Hilton

El Conquistador Resort & Spa ( - 4.95 % ) Recipient: ​ Gerardo Ortiz, Facilities Director, Hotel El Conquistador

Ochoa Building ( - 4.00 % ) Recipient: ​ Luis Fortuño, VP Ejecutivo, Ochoa Realty

Oficina Etica Gubernamental ( - 14.98 % ) 1st

Recipient: ​Zulma Rosario, Executive Director Oficina Ética Gubernamental

B. Water Consumption Savings Awards

1st

Hotel Caribe Hilton ( - 4.07 % ) Recipient: ​ Marcelo Cormick, Facilities Director, Hotel Caribe Hilton

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C. ENERGY STAR Certifications Casablanca Hotel - ES Score: 83 Energy Star Certifications Hotels

1​st

First Hotel in Puerto Rico to achieve an Energy Star Certification.

Recipient: ​ Rafael Oller, Owner, SOFO Hotels

Energy Star Certifications Banks

1​st

Camuy COOP - ES Score: 89 Property qualified for an Energy Star Certification

D. Energy Efficiency Policy & Incentives Awards Oficina Estatal Política Pública Energetica

1​st

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Ley 101 - Descuento Hotelero

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Ley 57 - Ley de Transformación y Alivio Energético de Puerto Rico

Energy Efficiency Program

Recipient: ​ Francisco Rullan, Executive Director, State Energy Policy Office

Policies

Senado de Puerto Rico - Comision de Energia y Aguas del Senado 2​nd

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Ley 101 - Descuento Hotelero

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Ley 57 - Ley de Transformación y Alivio Energético de Puerto Rico

Recipient:

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USDA - US Department of Agriculture - Rural Development -

Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program

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Rural Energy for America Program Energy Audit & Renewable Energy Development Assistance Grants

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Rural Energy for America Program Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Loans & Grants

1​st Energy Efficiency Program Incentives

Recipient: ​ Luis García, Executive Director, USDA Rural Development Program Office Autoridad Energía Eléctrica de Puerto Rico 2​nd

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Ley 101 - Descuento Hotelero

Recipient: ​ Ing. Jose Santis, Environmental Engineer, PREPA

E. Energy Efficiency Educational Program Awards Universidad

Sagrado

Corazón

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Centro

de

Vinculación Comunitaria 1​st

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Educational documentary: ​ ​ “Energénesis”

Recipient: ​ Carmen Chazulle, Director, Centro Vinculación Comunitaria, USC Universidad Sagrado Corazón - Cinematography

Energy Efficiency Program Education

2​nd

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Educational documentary: ​ ​ “Energénesis”

Recipient: ​ Teresa Previdi, Professor USC, Executive Director, “Energénesis”

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Universidad Sagrado Corazón - Cinematography Student’s Team - ​Turn On Productions 3​rd

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Educational documentary: ​ ​ “Energénesis”

Recipient: ​ Juan Balsa, Student USC, Producer, “Energénesis”

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About the Regional ENERGY STAR Program Host Business Efficiency Consulting Services or BECS is a business consulting firm that partners with today's business leaders to continuously improve the efficiency of their businesses and buildings. BECS believes in driving new business through a vision of creating smart & strategic business alliances to unveiling additional value.

BECS Innovative Consultancy Group develops partnerships with Business Owners, Engineersñ, and Energy Service Companies while providing a broad range of Energy Efficiency Services and Solutions in Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean.

The ​ENERGY STAR program has successfully delivered energy and cost savings across the country, saving businesses, organizations, and consumers $24 billion in 2012 alone. Over the past two decades, ENERGY STAR has been a driving force behind the more widespread use of such technological innovations as efficient fluorescent lighting, power management systems for office equipment, and low standby energy use For more details please, visit our website at: ​http:improvedbiz.com

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About Co-Hosts The Puerto Rico Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Alliance (PR-EESA) is a diverse & innovative non-governmental organization promoting strategic alliances to educating and promote Renewable Energy Solutions, Energy Efficiency, & Sustainability within our region. La Batalla de los Edificios challenge facilitate technical information and tools to organizations and consumers in search for Energy-Efficient solutions and best management practices. Tools promoted through are program are based on the ENERGY STAR and ASHRAE program tools.

ASHRAE​, founded in 1894, is a global society advancing human well-being through sustainable technology for the built environment. The Society and its members focus on building systems, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, refrigeration and sustainability within the industry. Through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education, ASHRAE shapes tomorrow’s built environment today.

For more details about ​“La Batalla de los Edificios - Puerto Rico” please, visit the official program’s website at:​ ​http://labatalladelosedificios.com​.

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"Partnering with today's business leaders to improving business efficiency"

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