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M I N U T E S

Grassroots Government Advocacy Committee Meeting Saturday, January 23, 2016

Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32819

Approved by the Grassroots Government Activities Committee on May 19, 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Grassroots Government Advocacy Committee Meeting

January 23, 2016

CALL TO ORDER, WELCOME AND ROLL CALL ...... 2 REVIEW OF AGENDA ...... 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 30, 2015 CONFERENCE CALL ...... 2 REVIEW OF MBOS AND PUBLIC POLICY PRIORITIES ...... 2 SUBCOMMITTEE AND MBO AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS ...... 2 GGAC Executive Subcommittee and MBO # 7 Ad Hoc Committee ...... 2 Active Outreach Subcommittee and MBO # 3 ...... 2 Responsive Engagement Subcommittee and MBO # 5 ...... 3 MBO # 1 Ad Hoc Committee ...... 3 MBO # 2 Ad Hoc Committee ...... 3 MBO # 4 Ad Hoc Committee ...... 3 MBO # 6 Ad Hoc Committee ...... 3 REPORTS FROM REGIONAL VICE CHAIRS ...... 4 COMMUNICATIONS REPORT ...... 5 REPORT ON 21ST SESSION OF THE CONFERENCE OF PARTIES (COP21/2015 PARIS CLIMATE CONFERENCE) ...... 5 GGAC PAOE POINTS FOR SOCIETY YEAR 2016-17 ...... 6 NEXT COMMITTEE CONFERENCE CALL...... 7 ADJOURN ...... 7

MINUTES

GRASSROOTS GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY COMMITTEE Saturday, January 23, 2016

Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32819 Saturday, January 24, 2015 – 8:00 am-12:30 pm

MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Bahnfleth, Chair Tom Phoenix Rob Craddock Erich Binder Bill McQuade Dave Conover Steve Kennedy Cesar Lim Ross Montgomery Jim Wolf Rich Vehlow Ron Gagnon Mike Witkowski Jeff Vestal Chad Powell Chad Moore Dan Merkel Brian Lynch Mark Bender Jeff Hurd Nate Boyd Vorasen Leewattanakit Ahmed Alaa Eldin Mohamed Vikram Murthy Keith Reihl

MEMBERS ABSENT: Sonya Pouncy Bjarne Olesen Tim Wentz

STAFF PRESENT: Jim Scarborough Mark Ames Lilas Pratt Lauren Walters

GUESTS PRESENT: Billy Austin Atilla Biyikogtu Mike Brandemuehl Alauelu Brooks Doug Cochrane Calina Ferraro Minutes – Grassroots Government Advocacy Committee Meeting – January 23, 2016 Page 2

GUESTS PRESENT: Larry Fisher (continued) Annie Foster Courtney Karine Leblanc Bill Malphus Apichit Pana Michael Patton Larry Spielvogel Edward Tsui Keith Yelton

CALL TO ORDER, WELCOME AND ROLL CALL

Chair Bahnfleth called the meeting to order at 8:06 am EST (USA). After welcoming the members, Mr. Scarborough conducted a roll call. A quorum was present. Everyone was introduced. Mr. Montgomery thanked Mr. Boyd and Mr. Scarborough for last night’s Committee dinner.

REVIEW OF AGENDA

A discussion of GGAC PAOE Points for Society Year 2016-17 was added to the Agenda. The Agenda was accepted with this addition.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 30, 2015 CONFERENCE CALL

There were no changes to the minutes of the October 30, 2016 conference call, so the minutes stood approved as written.

REVIEW OF MBOS AND PUBLIC POLICY PRIORITIES

Chair Bahnfleth reviewed the MBOs and PPPs. (Attachments A and B)

SUBCOMMITTEE AND MBO AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS (All Subcommittee and Ad Hoc Committee Minutes Attached – Attachment C)

GGAC Executive Subcommittee and MBO # 7 Ad Hoc Committee

Chair Bahnfleth presented a Power Point on proposed changes to the ROB and MOP. (Attachment D) Mr. Wolf said he would like to see a seasoned government affairs person serve on the committee who is not a Presidential Member. He suggested the position be defined as someone who has government affairs experience. Chair Bahnfleth noted there could be more than one At Large Member.

Active Outreach Subcommittee and MBO # 3

Mr. Phoenix reported for the Active Outreach Subcommittee and MBO # 3 Ad Hoc Committee. There was discussion about training and how even those on this Committee need training determined to be most effective. There is a need to update and complete the resource manual that had been created under the old Minutes – Grassroots Government Advocacy Committee Meeting – January 23, 2016 Page 3

GGAC and this subcommittee will take ownership of this issue. Mr. Craddock asked if this document might be ready for the Spring CRCs. Mr. Phoenix noted that is a goal. There will be “how to” documents in this manual such as “how to contact your Congressman.” Mr. Conover suggested we could consider Webinars and other options like those created by the Standards Committee. Mr. Wolf reminded the Committee that there is now a global climate agreement and there will be a number of components of that agreement that are of interest to ASHRAE regarding energy efficiency and building technology.

Responsive Engagement Subcommittee and MBO # 5

Mr. Craddock reported for Responsive Engagement Subcommittee and MBO # 5 Ad Hoc Committee. Mr. Misuriello, representing ACEEE, has asked this Subcommittee if ASHRAE would participate in code adoption/enforcement/ changes with other organizations. The Subcommittee has concern about who is leading this process. Another issue this Subcommittee is working on is the creation of a document on ASHRAE for the new government in Canada. An initial draft has been created. It is too lengthy and will be shortened. Mr. Wolf asked a question about getting jurisdictions to adopt revised flammability standards once Standard 15 is completed. We should be planning now creating documents that are ready to go when the Standard is finished. Mr. Conover suggested that we contact NFPA, ICC and IAPMO on this issue. Mr. Reihl suggested that we create a brief overview of the Standards and ask representatives from those technical committees to attend our meeting and comment.

MBO # 1 Ad Hoc Committee

Mr. Craddock reported for MBO # 1 Ad Hoc Committee. This is to promote ASHRAE Certifications. Certification has been asked to create a fact sheet on their Certifications and the first draft has been completed, this on BEAP. There will be a fact sheet on each of the six certifications. Mr. Craddock showed a graphic comparing where we have administered certification exams and how that compares to ASHRAE Chapters and Sections. (Attachment E)

MBO # 2 Ad Hoc Committee Mr. Phoenix reported on MBO # 2 Ad Hoc Committee. This is to promote bEQ to government officials. A good discussion occurred yesterday at the Ad Hoc Committee. bEQ Committee is revisioning itself and this Ad Hoc Committee is waiting somewhat for bEQ Committee to make decisions before moving forward. The Ad Hoc Committee will meet again in mid to late February after bEQ meets to interface our objective with the decisions of bEQ Committee.

MBO # 4 Ad Hoc Committee

Mr. Murthy reported on MBO # 4 Ad Hoc Committee. He briefly went through the GGAC Communications Plan. (Attachment D)

MBO # 6 Ad Hoc Committee

Minutes – Grassroots Government Advocacy Committee Meeting – January 23, 2016 Page 4

Mr. Boyd reported on MBO # 6 Ad Hoc Committee. (Attachment E) Several of the Regions outside the United States have reported on their key global affairs. Many of them revolve around water issues such as rising sea levels, clean water and climate change. Mr. Reihl asked if Region VIII is represented on this Ad Hoc Committee. Mr. Craddock said Region II should be added as well. Mr. Gagnon and Mr. Merkel will be added to this Ad Hoc Committee.

REPORTS FROM REGIONAL VICE CHAIRS

(Attachments H – O) are various Power Point Presentations from RVCs)

Region I (Mr. Vehlow). In this past year, 10 Chapters have achieved par on PAOE points. This is compared to six Chapters in the previous year. He noted he was approached by a Chapter Chair in Connecticut regarding a request to sign on to a letter from the local Chamber of Commerce on various issues. There was nothing in the letter that was of particular interest to ASHRAE. Mr. Reihl asked all the Chapters to note how many Chapters have GGAC Chairs. Mr. Vehlow said that 8 or 9 of his Chapters have GGAC Chairs.

Region II (Mr. Gagnon). All nine Chapters have a GGAC Chair. They have translated the bEQ PowerPoint presentation into French. New items implemented this year are best practices sharing, email updated and chair continuity. He did not that, in Quebec, it is illegal to adopt a code that is only in English and it is important that our Standards are translated into French.

Region III (Mr. Witkowski). Almost every Chapter has a GGAC Chair though some of these may be in name only or are the Chapter President. Mr. Witkowski wants to increase communication with them possibly by establishing a monthly conference call with the Chapter GGAC Chairs. There is currently a lot of controversy in PA currently on how codes are adopted in that state. Chair Bahnfleth said there is enough in our ROBs on what Chapters can and cannot say that this information could be submitted to the Chapters for guidance.

Region IV (Mr. Vestal). Mr. Vestal noted this is his first Society-level meeting. About 3/4ths of the Chapters have GGAC Chairs though there are some who are likely in name only.

Region V (Ms. Pouncy). Ms. Pouncy was not present to give a report for Region V.

Region VI (Mr. Powell). Five of the 11 Chapters have Chairs. One Chair just resigned in an Illinois Chapter.

Region VII (Mr. Moore). Eleven of the 14 Chapters have GGAC Chairs. They are using the Regional Basecamp for communication with the Chairs. The WV Chapter continues to work on energy disclosure issues. The Knoxville Chapter is providing training for code officials.

Region VIII (Mr. Merkel). About 2/3rds of the Chapters have GGAC Chairs. The Texas Chapters are planning a Day on the Hill in their legislature next year when that legislature returns for session. Not as much activity in Mexico. The State of Texas has updated its energy code to 90.1-2013 as of this year.

Region IX (Mr. Lynch). There are 13 Chapters in their Region, nine of which have GGAC Chairs. For those without Chairs, he contacts the Chapter President. Eight of the nine are Minutes – Grassroots Government Advocacy Committee Meeting – January 23, 2016 Page 5

meeting their PAOE goals. The Chapters that are performing well are emphasizing articles in their newsletters and making contacts with elected/appointed officials.

Region X (Mr. Bender). Nine out of 14 Chapters have a GGAC Chair assigned. The ones that do not are mostly small Chapters that have difficulty filling their positions. If there is no Chair, the Chapter President is written. There is some work on Title XXIV. This is the California State Energy Code. Mr. Binder asked, since this is so big, if this is something more for Society-level since it’s so big. Mr. McQuade said getting the full Society involved might be a worthwhile endeavor since California is so big and influences a lot of what happens in the rest of the country.

Region XI (Mr. Hurd). Seven out of the 12 Chapters have GGAC Chairs. This Chapter and Region II are working to set up a conference call for all the GGAC Chairs to discuss issues of importance in Canada.

Region XII (Mr. Boyd). Nine of the 12 Chapters have GGAC Chairs.

Region XIII (Mr. Leewattanakit). One of their biggest achievements is to have the Asian Economic Community (AEC) to adopt the ASHRAE Standard as a pillar to develop a harmonized standard. They are working to have past Chapter Presidents serve as GGAC Chairs. Their nine Chapters are all in different countries.

Region At Large (Dr. Alaa). This is the largest geographical region in the Society. 23 of the 25 Chapters have GGAC Chairs. He has visited a significant number of Chapters. He said the GGAC Chairs need better materials and direction when contacting their government officials.

COMMUNICATIONS REPORT

Mr. Murthy reported on recent communications efforts. One recent activity was to contact all Chapters and ask their GGAC Chairs to report on their PAOE points thus far. A number of Chapters have reported both on point accumulation and on various activities of the Chapters.

Mr. Murthy also recognized Ms. Walters of staff who is assigned by the Marketing Department to work with GGAC. He spotlighted the revised GGAC Facebook page.

REPORT ON 21ST SESSION OF THE CONFERENCE OF PARTIES (COP21/2015 PARIS CLIMATE CONFERENCE)

Mr. McQuade reported on the recent Conference of Parties (COP 21) which he attended (ATTACHMENT P). The main tenets are:

 All countries must develop Intended National Defined Contributions (INDCs) – a robust system of verification  Implement emission reduction efforts as soon as possible  Sets up a goal for keeping global temperature rise in this century below 2 degree Celsius.

Supporting decision

 Overview of work to meet objectives Minutes – Grassroots Government Advocacy Committee Meeting – January 23, 2016 Page 6

 Outlines rules and means for that implementation (much of which still needs to be developed over this year and at the next COP in Marrakesh, Morocco later this year)

Other important provisions deal with energy efficiency in buildings. The verification and transparency is also important to ASHRAE as it comes to monitoring building performance. The plan is to spend $100 billion a year on this effort with plans to increase that after 2025. In the future, ASHRAE may have the ability to have exhibits or booths at future meetings and to make presentations to local leaders.

The signing ceremony will be held at the UN on April 21-22. The agreement will be in force 13 days after 55 signing countries have completed their obligations.

GGAC PAOE POINTS FOR SOCIETY YEAR 2016-17

Mr. Craddock briefly explained some of the initiatives that President Wentz will have during his term next year. He then reviewed the current year’s PAOE points and asked if there were any recommendations for changes. Mr. Boyd and Ms. Pratt made comments about the bEQ points. Is this for the building to be within the Region or is it for the rater to be from the Chapter/Region? Some additional thought will be given to rewording this item to make it clearer.

Mr. Craddock is proposing adding 100 points for promotion of ASHRAE Certification programs. Mr. Boyd asked how that is defined. It would be defined as making a presentation on certification to government officials. This would have to be documented contact…a person communicated with a person. Perhaps this could be two items: one for written promotion (such as in Chapter newsletters) and the second item for face-to-face communication regarding certification.

Mr. Wolf asked what is par for GGAC. Par is 650. He suggested increasing the points to increase activity. Mr. Reihl said he has highlighted par and minimum for further review.

Mr. Bahnfleth called Executive Session to consider a nomination for the GGAC Award. The remainder of the Agenda will be deferred to future meetings or to various GGAC subcommittees. Items deferred to a later date are:

 ASHRAE PRIORITIES ON CONGRESSIONAL TAX REFORM

 ENERGY CODE ADOPTION AND ENFORCEMENT AT THE STATE/LEGISLATIVE LEVEL

 POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE DEVELOPMENT OF DOE REGULATIONS REFERENCING ASHRAE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

 ASHRAE’S US CONGRESSIONAL APPROPRIATIONS PRIORITIES FOR FY 2016

 DEVELOPMENT OF ASHRAE’S INTRODUCTORY DOCUMENT FOR THE NEW CANADIAN GOVERNMENT Minutes – Grassroots Government Advocacy Committee Meeting – January 23, 2016 Page 7

NEXT COMMITTEE CONFERENCE CALL

The next meeting will be in about three months. Mr. Scarborough will conduct a Doodle Poll later to determine a date and time.

ADJOURN

Mr. Boyd moved and Mr. Phoenix seconded a motion for adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 12:03 pm EST (USA).

Respectfully submitted,

Jim Scarborough, Staff Liaison

ATTACHMENT A: MBOs ATTACHMENT B: PPPs ATTACHMENT C: Minutes from all Subcommittee and Ad Hoc Committee Meetings ATTACHMENT D: Chair’s Report on Possible ROB and MOP Revisions ATTACHMENT E: Certification Infographic ATTACHMENT F: Updated Communications Plan ATTACHMENT G: Mr. Boyd’s PPT on Global Concerns ATTACHMENTS H –O: RVCs Power Point Presentations ATTACHMENT P: COP 21 Report Grassroots Government Advocacy Committee 2015-16 MBOs Bill Bahnfleth, Chair

Objectives Responsibility Due Date Status

Document created 1. Develop and implement for BEAP. Others to programs to promote Craddock Develop 12/15 follow in same awareness and use of (Staff: Ames) Implement 6/16 format for additional ASHRAE certifications ASHRAE Certifications. Has been on hold 2. Develop and implement Phoenix Develop 12/15 pending changes programs to promote (Staff: Ames) Implement 6/16 from bEQ awareness and use of bEQ Committee. 3. Develop and disseminate General brochure general marketing materials created. Canadian Phoenix Develop 12/15 and guidance for their use to document created. (Staff: Ames) Implement 6/16 chapter chair use in meetings More presence on with local officials social media. Communications 4. Develop and implement plan created and efficient bi-directional Murthy & Riehl adopted by the Develop 12/15 communication procedures (Staff: GGAC. It is in use Implement 6/16 between GGAC and Scarborough) with regular updates. grassroots COMPLETE Parts of this to be 5. Develop and implement Craddock Develop 12/15 discussed at process for identifying and (Staff: Implement 6/16 upcoming GGAC monitoring emerging issues Scarborough) Planning Workshop. The Chapter GGAC Chairs have been solicited for input and the subcommittee 6. Identify key global issues with Report on members have ASHRAE positions; develop Boyd issues review - compiled those and test approach to (Staff: 12/15 results with the dissemination through non-US Scarborough) Final report Chair. The Ad Hoc chapters 6/16 Committee Chair will compile the key global issues and crosswalk them with current ASHRAE resources, highlighting where ASHRAE does not have resources including identifying the key ASHRAE staff person responsible. 7. Review committee membership and structure Interim report Proposed changes Bahnfleth based on critical review of 12/16 reviewed at Winter (Staff: Ames and first year experience and Proposed Meeting, drafts in Scarborough) suggest changes to ROB and revisions 5/16 development. MOP as needed

ASHRAE Grassroots Government Advocacy Committee

Public Policy Priorities

Version 3, August 25, 2015

W. Bahnfleth, Chair

1. Building Performance (IEQ, energy efficiency, environmental impact)

 Building labeling/rating methods (bEQ)  Use of ASHRAE technology in energy disclosure programs  Adoption of ASHRAE standards  Adoption of energy codes in all jurisdictions

2. Workforce Development

 Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education  Post‐secondary curricula  Certification  Professional development  Licensure issues o Support licensing of professionals o Educational requirements for licensure

GGAC SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES ORLANDO, FLORIDA JANUARY 22, 2016

Scarborough, Jim ASHRAE 1828 L Street NW Ste 810 Washington DC 20036 .

M I N U T E S

Grassroots Government Advocacy Committee Executive Subcommittee and MBO # 7 Meeting Room 330A Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Florida Friday, January 22, 2016

Approved February 12, 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Grassroots Government Advocacy Executive Subcommittee Meeting

January 22, 2016

AGENDA ...... 1 WELCOME, CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL ...... 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JANUARY 5, 2016 CONFERENCE CALL ...... 1 REVIEW OF AGENDA ...... 2 UPDATE ON ACTION ITEMS ...... 2 SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS ...... 2 MBO # 7 ...... 2 Active Outreach Subcommittee and MBO # 3 Ad Hoc Committee ...... 2 Responsive Engagement Subcommittee and MBO # 5 Ad Hoc Committee ...... 2 MBO # 1 Ad Hoc Committee ...... 2 MBO # 2 Ad Hoc Committee ...... 2 MBO # 4 Ad Hoc Committee ...... 3 MBO # 6 Ad Hoc Committee ...... 3 COMMUNICATIONS REPORT ...... 3 ExO REPORT ...... 3 GRASSROOTS GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY COMMITTEE AWARD ...... 3 NEW BUSINESS ...... 3 DATE OF NEXT MEETING ...... 4 ADJOURN ...... 4

MINUTES

EXECUTIVE SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING

GRASSROOTS GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY COMMITTEE

JANUARY 22, 2016 10:00 AM – 12:00 NOON EST (US)

ROOM S330A ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER ORLANDO, FLORIDA

MEMBERS PRESENT: William Bahnfleth, Chair Tom Phoenix, First Vice Chair Rob Craddock, Second Vice Chair Tim Wentz, CO Erich Binder, ExO Bill McQuade Vikram Murthy Keith Reihl

MEMBERS ABSENT: Bjarne Olesen Dave Conover

STAFF PRESENT: Jim Scarborough, Staff Liaison Mark Ames, Staff Liaison Lilas Pratt Lauren Walters

GUESTS PRESENT: Nate Boyd Cesar Lim Jeff Vestal

WELCOME, CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Chair Bahnfleth called the meeting to order at 10:05 am EST (USA). Mr. Scarborough conducted a roll call. A quorum was present.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JANUARY 5, 2016 CONFERENCE CALL

MOTION: To approve the minutes of the January 5, 2016 GGAC Executive Subcommittee conference call as written.

Motion made by Mr. Phoenix and seconded by Mr. Craddock.

MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0 CNV

REVIEW OF AGENDA

The Agenda was accepted as written.

UPDATE ON ACTION ITEMS

There were updates to several items which have been incorporated into the GGAC Executive Subcommittee Action Item List. (Attachment A)

SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

a. MBO # 7

Chair Bahnfleth had prepared a Power Point presentation for the Committee (Attachment B). Chair Bahnfleth asked that this Subcommittee consider these items and will have another discussion with possible votes on these items at the Annual Meeting in June. There was significant discussion about various changes that might be proposed to the Committee structure.

ACTION ITEM 29: All committee members will review the document Chair Bahnfleth created with suggested changes to the ROB and MOP along with the current ROB and MOP and be ready to make suggestions for revision to be submitted for approval. DUE DATE: Next meeting.

b. Active Outreach Subcommittee and MBO # 3 Ad Hoc Committee

Mr. Phoenix reported for this Subcommittee and Ad Hoc Committee. A report will be coming forward to the full Committee tomorrow. The Subcommittee has met regularly by conference call.

c. Responsive Engagement Subcommittee and MBO # 5 Ad Hoc Committee

Mr. Craddock gave the report for this Subcommittee and Ad Hoc Committee. He noted that the draft of the Canadian document is being reviewed.

d. MBO # 1 Ad Hoc Committee

Mr. Craddock also chairs this Ad Hoc Committee. Representatives from Certification will be meeting with this Ad Hoc Committee this afternoon.

e. MBO # 2 Ad Hoc Committee

Mr. Phoenix reported for this Ad Hoc Committee. Their issue of focus is bEQ and bEQ Committee is considering some changes so this Ad Hoc Committee is waiting for some decisions from bEQ. Ms. Pratt reminded this Subcommittee that bEQ has marketing company working on a marketing plan for bEQ and this will impact future direction. Mr. Boyd serves as liaison from GGAC to bEQ.

f. MBO # 4 Ad Hoc Committee

Mr. Murthy and Mr. Reihl gave the report for this Ad Hoc Committee. The GGAC Communications Plan is being implemented. Mr. Murthy will have a larger report tomorrow before the full Committee.

g. MBO # 6 Ad Hoc Committee

Mr. Boyd gave the report for this Ad Hoc Committee. The Chapter GGAC Chairs have been polled in those Regions outside the United States. This Ad Hoc Committee meets this afternoon and he will have a complete report tomorrow for the full Committee. Ms. Pratt asked if this report can be shared with TechC as a lot of good information is being gathered from the various Regions outside of the United States.

COMMUNICATIONS REPORT

Mr. Murthy gave the Communications Report. Recently a request was made from GGAC to the Chapters for a mid-year update on their GGAC PAOE points. A number of the Chapters filed reports, some including photographs. Mr. Murthy said he will be compiling information from these reports to present at a future meeting. Ms. Pratt suggested sharing these with Jodi Scott for Insights.

ExO REPORT

Mr. Binder provided the ExO report. (Attachment C)

Mr. Binder also needs to conduct the Performance Review for this Committee. He needs to complete this for BOD ExCom by early March.

GRASSROOTS GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY COMMITTEE AWARD

The Subcommittee went into Executive Session to consider the application for the Grassroots Government Advocacy Award.

MOTION: To confer the Award to the nominee.

Motion made by Mr. Craddock and seconded by Mr. Binder.

MOTION PASSED: 5-0-0 CNV

NEW BUSINESS

a. Discussion of Recommendations for GGAC Chair, First and Second Vice Chair for 2016-17 Society Year

The Committee continued in Executive Session to discuss possible officers for the committee next year.

ACTION ITEM 30: Mr. Scarborough will send out a list of all current Presidential Members. DUE DATE: Next meeting.

b. GGAC Involvement in all Government Activities.

This was added by Mr. Phoenix. He noted that recently the President and President Elect met with the White House and he was concerned that the Committee was not aware of the meeting until after the fact. Mr. Craddock noted he has asked Mr. Ames and Mr. Scarborough to schedule this same type of meeting with the Canadian government.

ACTION ITEM 31: CO will work with GGAC to coordinate government activities between the Committee and the BOD ExCom. DUE DATE: Next meeting.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Mr. Scarborough will conduct a Doodle Poll.

ADJOURN

Chair Bahnfleth adjourned the meeting at 12:19 pm EST (USA)

Respectfully submitted,

Jim Scarborough, Staff Liaison

Distribution: GGAC Executive Subcommittee Staff Liaisons

Attachments A. GGAC Executive Subcommittee Action Item List B. Chair Bahnfleth’s Recommendations for Changes to ROB and MOP C. Mr. Binder’s ExO report

MINUTES

Grassroots Government Advocacy Committee Active Outreach and MBO#3 Subcommittee Meeting Friday, January 22, 2016

Approved by the Grassroots Government Advocacy Committee Active Outreach Subcommittee on February 17, 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Grassroots Government Advocacy Committee Active Outreach Subcommittee Conference Call

January 22, 2016

WELCOME, CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL ...... 7 REVIEW OF AGENDA ...... 7 APPROVAL OF JANUARY 13, 2016 MINUTES ...... 7 REVIEW OF ACTION ITEMS ...... 8 UPDATE ON MBO 3 “DEVELOP AND DISSEMINATE GENERAL MARKETING MATERIALS AND GUIDANCE FOR THEIR FURTHER USE IN CHAPTER MEETINGS WITH LOCAL OFFICIALS” ...... 9 BASECAMP TUTORIAL ...... 9 NEW BUSINESS...... 9 OTHER BUSINESS ...... 10 REVIEW OF NEW ACTION ITEMS ...... 10 NEXT MEETING ...... 10 ADJOURN ...... 10

GRASSROOTS GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY COMMITTEE

ACTIVE OUTREACH AND MBO # 3 SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING

ASHRAE WINTER MEETING ORLANDO, FL

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2016 1:00 – 2:30 P.M. EST

MEMBERS PRESENT: Tom Phoenix, Chair Ahmed Mohamed Bill McQuade Chad Powell Dan Merkel Cesar Lim Jeff Vestal Jim Wolf Mark Bender Nate Boyd Ron Gagnon

MEMBERS ABSENT: Erich Binder

STAFF PRESENT: Mark Ames, Staff Liaison Lauren Walters

WELCOME, CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Chairman Phoenix called the meeting to order at 1:08 p.m. EST. The roll was called, and a quorum was noted as present.

REVIEW OF AGENDA

Mr. Phoenix reviewed the agenda, which was unanimously approved as written, with no changes by voice vote.

APPROVAL OF JANUARY 13, 2016 MINUTES

The minutes from the Subcommittee’s January 13, 2016 meeting was presented before the Subcommittee.

It was moved by Mr. Gagnon and seconded: (1) that the GGAC Active Outreach Subcommittee’s January 13, 2016 meeting minutes be approved as written without change.

MOTION 1 PASSED. (Majority approved, CNV.)

REVIEW OF ACTION ITEMS

Mr. Phoenix reviewed the open Action Items.

AI 6: Mr. McQuade has continued to correspond with the Cub and Boy Scouts, and will follow up with them.

AI 7: A tutorial on this AI will occur at today’s AO Subcommittee meeting. This AI is now closed.

AI 8: A meeting on this will occur during ASHRAE’s Orlando conference. This AI is now closed.

AI 9: The question was asked, what resources can ASHRAE provide to its members for increasing code adoption and compliance? Mr. Wolf noted that if you want to get Chapters to become active on something, you have to give them PAOE points. Asking them to accomplish something specific also helps. The main point is that Chapters do what they get rewarded for and what the leaders say is really important.

Mr. Phoenix explained that the hardest part of PAOE is developing them. We need a work plan that includes PAOE points, and best practices for volunteer-to-policymaker interactions, etc.

Subcommittee members noted that it is beneficial if the foci of PAOE government affairs points don’t change much for year-to-year, otherwise the results will be scattered.

Mr. Phoenix stated that this Subcommittee needs to develop a work plan or plan or action to address these issues.

A new ACTION ITEM (15) was assigned to all Subcommittee members to develop an action plan for improving the effectiveness of ASHRAE’s government affairs activities at all levels of government. This action plan will be delivered to the full GGAC.

AI 11: This AI has been completed. AI 12: A discussion of this AI occurred during the GGAC ExCom meeting earlier today. This AI has now been completed.

AI 13: This AI has been completed.

AI 14: Mr. Ames noted that this President’s budget request to Congress will be released in the coming weeks, and that this AI will be completed shortly thereafter.

UPDATE ON MBO 3 “DEVELOP AND DISSEMINATE GENERAL MARKETING MATERIALS AND GUIDANCE FOR THEIR FURTHER USE IN CHAPTER MEETINGS WITH LOCAL OFFICIALS”

Mr. Ames noted that this ties into the GGAC’s communications plan, and the plan of action that this subcommittee will develop and present to the full GGAC.

Ms. Walters stated that a government affairs brochure has been drafted for ASHRAE.

BASECAMP TUTORIAL

Mr. Phoenix delivered the tutorial.

NEW BUSINESS

a. US Senate Consideration of Energy Policy Modernization Act: Mobilizing ASHRAE’s Strength – Strategy for Pushing Back Against Harmful Amendments

Mr. Ames provided an update of the current status of the Energy Policy Modernization Act – the Senate’s comprehensive energy bill. He explained that there is no specific need for action as this time, and that this is the time of matter which ASHRAE has an opportunity to be influential in proactively seeking an amendment.

b. ASHRAE’s US Congressional Appropriations Priorities for FY 2016

Information on this agenda item was covered previously in the agenda under AI 14.

c. Energy Code Adoption and Enforcement at the State/Legislative Level

Mr. Phoenix discussed this matter and the need to better educate ASHRAE Chapters so they are more prepared to engage in government affairs.

d. Strategy for Assisting Countries in Developing Plans to Meet Emissions Reductions Targets in Paris Climate Agreement

Mr. Wolf noted that it is important to look at key countries and determine if those Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) contain anything that affects issues of interest to ASHRAE. If they do, we need to start making contacts with those countries.

A new ACTION ITEM (16) was given to Mr. Wolf to provide the Subcommittee with the Business Council for Sustainable Industry’s analysis of INDCs, which will include what’s in their plans, with an emphasis on energy efficiency.

A new ACTION ITEM (17) was given to Mr. McQuade to check with EPEE to see if they have any information on the INDCs that they are willing to share with ASHRAE.

OTHER BUSINESS

There was no other business.

REVIEW OF NEW ACTION ITEMS

It was determined that it was not necessary to review the new Action Items.

NEXT MEETING

Mr. Phoenix noted that the Subcommittee will restart its biweekly meetings in February.

ADJOURN

The meeting was adjourned at 2:34 p.m. EST.

Respectfully Submitted, Mark Ames, Staff Liaison

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M I N U T E S

Grassroots Government Advocacy Committee Responsive Engagement and MBO # 5 Subcommittee Meeting Friday, January 22, 2016

Approved March 11, 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Grassroots Government Advocacy Responsive Engagement and MBO # 5 Subcommittee Meeting

January 22, 2016

AGENDA ...... 1 WELCOME, CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL ...... 1 REVIEW OF AGENDA ...... 1 UPDATE FROM HARRY MISURIELLO OF ACEEE ON REQUEST TO WORK WITH THEM ON CODE OUTREACH EFFORTS ...... 2 MBO # 5 UPDATE...... 2 REVIEW OF 2012 ADVOCACY COMMITTEE RESOLUTION ON HIGH- PERFORMANCE MODEL ENERGY CODES AND STANDARDS AT JURISDICTIONAL LEVEL ...... 2 PROPOSAL FROM AIA ON ARCHITECTURE 2030...... 2 OTHER BUSINESS ...... 2 REVIEW OF NEW ACTION ITEMS ...... 3 NEXT SUBCOMMITTEE CONFERENCE CALL ...... 3 ADJOURN ...... 3

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GGAC RESPONSIVE ENGAGEMENT AND MBO # 5 SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2016 1:00 PM EDT (USA)

ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER SOUTH BUILDING ROOM S330B

MEMBERS PRESENT: Rob Craddock, Chair Dave Conover Steve Kennedy Ross Montgomery Rich Vehlow Mike Witkowski Chad Moore Brian Lynch Jeff Hurd Vorasen Leewattanakit Vikram Murthy Keith Reihl Bill Bahnfleth

MEMBERS ABSENT: Sonya Pouncy

STAFF PRESENT: Jim Scarborough, Staff Liaison

GUESTS: Harry Misuriello

WELCOME, CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Chair Craddock called the meeting to order at 1:10 pm EST (USA). Mr. Scarborough conducted a roll call. A quorum was present.

REVIEW OF AGENDA

The Agenda was approved as written.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING

MOTION: To approve the minutes of the last conference call as written.

Moved by Mr. Kennedy and seconded by Mr. Hurd

MOTION PASSES: 10-0-0 CNV

UPDATE FROM HARRY MISURIELLO OF ACEEE ON REQUEST TO WORK WITH THEM ON CODE OUTREACH EFFORTS

Mr. Misuriello made a presentation on efforts to work collaboratively on code outreach. This was in follow-up to his presentation at the Annual Meeting this past June in Atlanta. He discussed the City Energy Product and who is involved in this project in those 10 major metropolitan areas (e.g.: ICC, IMT, NRDC, and others). Mr. Moore asked about the timing on this project. Mr. Misuriello has a schedule and the August/September 2016 range is likely. Mr. Moore suggested he could work to get his local Chapters engaged. Mr. Conover asked if this collaborative group would be pitching anything beyond 90.1. Mr. Misuriello said yes there would be other items on their agenda. Mr. Montgomery suggested that Tampa be a city that this group targets. Mr. Reihl noted that a lot of code officials have indicated they want training on how to enforce the codes. Mr. Reihl reminded the Subcommittee that there will be push-back on the issue of how this might raise costs.

MBO # 5 UPDATE

Chair Craddock gave a brief update on MBO#5. Most of that is dealt with in the US with the addition to the new legislative action network software. The biggest issue is how to identify and monitor these issues outside of the US. Mr. Conover suggested US government agencies such as Commerce that are monitoring what other countries are doing. Mr. Murthy said that USAID is working with other countries to create partnerships on a number of issues including energy. There is also the AASA within ASHRAE. Chair Bahnfleth noted that we must find better ways of communication from the GGAC Committees in the Chapters. Mr. Montgomery said we need to get this in PAOE so that we can receive this monthly.

REVIEW OF 2012 ADVOCACY COMMITTEE RESOLUTION ON HIGH- PERFORMANCE MODEL ENERGY CODES AND STANDARDS AT JURISDICTIONAL LEVEL

Mr. Scarborough reported on the 2012 Resolution. Chair Bahnfleth said this could be boiled down to a half-page or so position paper. We might wish to remove the specific references to only on ASHRAE Standard to make a more blanket statement on all ASHRAE codes. Mr. Conover suggested that Steve Ferguson get it to the appropriate Standards Committee Chair(s) so that it can be broadened. Mr. Kennedy suggested that the title of the current document might need to be revised to more clearly define the content of the resolution.

ACTION ITEM # 4: Mr. Scarborough will contact Mr. Ferguson on moving this forward within the Standards Committees. DUE DATE: Next meeting.

PROPOSAL FROM AIA ON ARCHITECTURE 2030

Chair Craddock noted that an email had been received from CTTC regarding the possible MOU between ASHRAE and AIA to support Architecture 2030.

OTHER BUSINESS

Chair Craddock went over the outstanding Action Items for this Subcommittee.

Mr. Reihl said he has received feedback from someone at AIA that they wish ASHRAE should be more active. Mr. Lynch pointed out that our CRC training encourages collaboration with other organizations

REVIEW OF NEW ACTION ITEMS

There was just one new action item which is listed above.

NEXT SUBCOMMITTEE CONFERENCE CALL

Mr. Scarborough will send out a Doodle Poll to determine the best date and time for the next call.

ADJOURN

Chair Craddock adjourned the meeting at 2:25 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Jim Scarborough, Staff Liaison

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Grassroots Government Advocacy Committee MBO #1 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Friday, January 22, 2016

Approved on Friday, March 11, 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Grassroots Government Advocacy Committee MBO #1 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

Friday, January 22, 2016

WELCOME, CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL ...... 6 REVIEW OF AGENDA ...... 6 REVIEW OF ACTION ITEMS ...... 6 OTHER BUSINESS ...... 7 REVIEW OF NEW ACTION ITEMS ...... 7 NEXT MEETING ...... 7 ADJOURN ...... 7

GRASSROOTS GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY COMMITTEE

MBO #1 AD HOC COMMITTEE FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2016 2:45 – 4:15 P.M. EST

MEMBERS PRESENT: Rob Craddock, Chair Brian Lynch Chad Powell Mark Bender Mike Witkowski Ross Montgomery

MEMBERS ABSENT:

GUESTS PRESENT: Shanta Tucker, Chair, Certification Committee

STAFF PRESENT: Mark Ames, Staff Liaison Tim Kline, Staff Liaison, Certification Committee Lauren Walters

WELCOME, CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Chairman Craddock called the meeting to order at 2:52 p.m. Eastern. The roll was called, and a quorum was noted as present.

REVIEW OF AGENDA

Mr. Craddock reviewed the agenda, which was approved as written.

REVIEW OF ACTION ITEMS

Mr. Craddock reviewed the open Action Items.

Model Certification Factsheet for Policymakers (Attachment A): Mr. Craddock stated that the purpose of these factsheets are to promote certifications to government officials, and that these documents need to be as generic as possible to make them applicable to government officials in all countries.

Discussion ensued regarding the preferred format of the factsheets.

A new ACTION ITEM was given to Mr. Kline to work with ASHRAE’s Marketing Department and have them develop a few different ways for presenting the information on the format.

Ms. Tucker noted that the Certification Committee hasn’t discussed the factsheets, however she noted that the Committee does have a taskforce that is focused on connecting with government officials. Ms. Tucker stated that the task force will review the model factsheet and provide feedback to this Ad Hoc.

A new ACTION ITEM was given to Mr. Ames to send a Doodle Poll to this Ad Hoc and Mr. Kline to set up a monthly conference call between this Ad Hoc and ASHRAE’s Certification Committee to discuss the development of the factsheets. The first date of the poll will be after 2/10/16.

Government Recognition of ASHRAE Certifications (Attachment B) Attachment B was briefly discussed. All were pleased with the content, and no changes were requested.

OTHER BUSINESS

No other business was discussed.

REVIEW OF NEW ACTION ITEMS

Mr. Ames reviewed the new Action Items.

NEXT MEETING

The date and time of the next meeting will be determined by the Doodle Poll, which Mr. Ames will send out.

ADJOURN

The meeting was adjourned at 4:12 p.m. Eastern.

Respectfully Submitted, Mark Ames, Staff Liaison

Attachment A

 Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP)* ‐ Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP) ‐ Commissioning Process Management Professional (CPMP) ‐ High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP) (ANSI Accredited) ‐ Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP) ‐ Operations and Performance Management Professional (OPMP)

Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP)

Executive Summary: The BEAP certification validates competency to audit, assess and analyze residential, commercial, and industrial building energy use and develop recommendations. Founded to meet industry need as identified through market research and developed by subject matter experts, including those recruited from allied professional organizations. Benchmarked against the ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 personnel certification program accreditation standard to ensure quality.

Value for Government Bodies: Energy audit results impact occupant comfort, energy efficiency and ‐ ultimately – profitability. Requiring firms that respond to government RFIs and RFPs to assign an ASHRAE‐certified Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP) to a given project confers the following benefits:

 Increased confidence in critical job knowledge, skills and abilities,  Confidence in corporate commitment to the professional development of its employees and to providing the best possible resources for projects,  Disciplinary process to follow in case of complaints.

Fast Facts:  BEAP held by certificants in 42 states,  BEAP Recognized by more than one dozen local, state and national government bodies, including the Department of Energy, Connecticut, Michigan, Texas, Atlanta, Chicago, New York City and San Francisco.  BEAPs may conduct Building Energy Quotient (bEQ) In Operation building performance ratings in any jurisdiction,  Over 2,200 ASHRAE certifications total have already been earned.

1791 Tullie Circle NE | Atlanta, GA 30329 | [email protected] | 678-539-1113

Validation: The Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP) certification confers validation of the following:

 Education in engineering or a related field,  Work experience in building energy assessment,  Competence in critical job knowledge, skills and abilities:

I. ASSESSMENT PREPARATION AND MANAGEMENT A. Development of Objectives B. Assessment Management C. Data Acquisition, Tools, and Baseline Information

II. PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS OF BUILDING PERFORMANCE DATA A. Engineering and Architectural Document Review B. Geographic and Climatic Review C. Energy Details

III. ON-SITE BUILDING ASSESSMENT A. Occupants and Operations B. Building Envelope and Features C. Electrical Systems D. Automation Systems E. HVAC&R Systems F. Lighting Systems G. Domestic Water Systems H. Process Equipment Support Systems I. Indoor Environmental Quality

IV. ANALYSIS AND PRIORITIZATION A. Analysis Preparation B. Energy Conservation Measure (ECM) Development C. Economics D. Prioritization of Options

V. COMPLETION ACTIVITIES A. Report Production and Delivery B. ECM Implementation C. Optional Periodic Reassessment

ASHRAE certification programs benchmark with the ANSI/ISO accreditation standard for personnel certification programs to help ensure quality. For the past 100+ years ASHRAE has worked hard to earn and maintain a worldwide reputation for being the leader in HVAC&R design. ASHRAE certification programs serve to reinforce that reputation.

1791 Tullie Circle NE | Atlanta, GA 30329 | [email protected] | 678-539-1113

Attachment B https://www.ashrae.org/education--certification/certification/government-recognition Government Recognition

Ensure compliance with applicable local, state and national RFP and legal requirements with an ASHRAE certification in building energy auditing, energy modeling, commissioning process management, healthcare facility design, high-performance building design or operations & performance management.

If you know of a government body at any level that requires or accepts an ASHRAE certification, please let us know at [email protected].

Canada

Infrastructure Ontario CPMP recognized as an acceptable credential by Infrastructure Ontario for the purpose of commissioning new buildings, systems and equipment installed by Infrastructure Ontario’s Project Management Service Providers (PMSP) and Property and Land Management Services Providers (PLMSP).

United Arab Emirates

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy BEAP recognized as an acceptable credential for Energy Audit Firm Accreditation scheme purposes for audits mandated by the “Directive on Energy & Water Efficiency of Buildings for Government Entities in Dubai.”

United States

Department of Energy BEAP, BEMP, CPMP, OPMP (pp. 10, 21) recommended as Request for Qualifications (RFQ) requirement for consultants and firms that have expertise and experience in the field of energy efficiency upgrades to buildings and building equipment.

Department of the Navy CPMP recognized by Naval Facilities Engineering Command as acceptable Commissioning Specialist credential for Solicitation N6247815R2440.

States

California

California Commissioning Collaborative CPMP recognized by California Commissioning Collaborative as an acceptable credential for Commissioning Providers who implement the commissioning process in new and existing buildings.

Connecticut

Connecticut Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) BEAP recognized by Connecticut Property Assessed Clean Energy as an acceptable contractor qualification.

Florida

Florida Rating System BEAP, BEMP

Maryland

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Be SMART (Save Money and Resources Today) Program Does not specify which of our certifications is recognized Certifications Used by "Be SMART" Program

Michigan

Michigan Saves BEAP recognized by Michigan Saves as acceptable credential for commercial energy auditors for Lean & Green Michigan Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program purposes.

Public Act 295 - Approval Process for Energy Optimization Service Companies BEMP

New York

State University Construction Fund BEMP recognized by State University Construction Fund as an acceptable credential for demonstrating energy modeler qualifications.

Texas

BEAP and BEMP recognized as acceptable credentials for required Independent Third Party Reviewer (ITPR) audits for Texas Pace Authority Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program purposes.

Virginia

Division of Engineering & Buildings BEMP recognized in Virginia Energy Conservation & Environmental Standards as a required credential for individuals who perform compliance modeling.

Cities/Counties

Atlanta, GA

BEAP and CPMP recognized in Atlanta Commercial Buildings Energy Efficiency Ordinance as acceptable credentials.

Austin, TX

CPMP fulfills requirement for certified Commissioning Authority for new buildings of 10,000 gross square feet of conditioned space or greater.

Boston, MA

Having a BEMP on staff is recognized by the Massachusetts Port Authority as a highly recommended requirement for firms submitting bids

Chicago, IL

BEAP recognized by The City of Chicago as an acceptable data verifier credential for the purpose of complying with Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance requirements.

Fort Collins, CO

CPMP fulfills regulatory requirement for certified Commissioning Authority as well as requirement for Building Enclosure Commissioning.

Los Angeles County

BEAP recognized by the Los Angeles County Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program, as an acceptable credential for Energy Auditor purposes.

Lowell, MA

City of Lowell, MA BEAP, BEMP, CPMP, OPMP (for Downtown Lowell Historic District BetterBuildings grant program)

Miami/South Florida

BEAP and HBDP recognized by Clean Energy Green Corridor, a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program, as acceptable credentials for contractor application purposes.

New York City

BEAP and HBDP recognized as acceptable credentials for required auditing team members, and CPMP recognized as an acceptable credential for required retro-commissioning team member for the purpose of complying with Local Law 87 requirements.

Sacramento, CA

BEAP and HBDP recognized by Clean Energy Sacramento, a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program, as acceptable credentials for contractor application purposes.

San Francisco, CA

BEAP recognized as an acceptable credential for energy efficiency auditors, and CPMP as well recognized as an acceptable credential for energy auditors for the purpose of complying with Existing Commercial Buildings Energy Performance Ordinance requirements.

Seattle, WA

BEMP recognized as an acceptable energy modeler credential in the Seattle Energy Code 2012 (Chapter 4: Commercial Energy Efficiency).

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Grassroots Government Advocacy Committee MBO #2 Ad Hoc Subcommittee

Approved on February 17, 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Grassroots Government Advocacy Committee MBO #2 Ad Hoc Subcommittee Meeting Friday, January 22, 2016

WELCOME, CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL ...... 16 REVIEW OF AGENDA ...... 16 DISCUSSION OF CURRENT AND NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE BEQ THROUGH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS...... 16 REVIEW OF NEW ACTION ITEMS ...... 17 NEXT MEETING ...... 17 ADJOURN ...... 17

ACTIVE OUTREACH MBO #2 AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE

GRASSROOTS GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY COMMITTEE

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2016 4:30 – 6:00 PM EST

MEMBERS PRESENT: Tom Phoenix, Chair Chad Moore Jeff Vestal Nate Boyd Ron Gagnon Ross Montgomery Steve Kennedy

MEMBERS ABSENT:

STAFF PRESENT: Mark Ames, Staff Liaison Lilas Pratt, Staff Liaison, bEQ Committee

WELCOME, CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Chairman Phoenix called the meeting to order at 4:38 p.m. EST. The roll was called, and a quorum was noted as present.

REVIEW OF AGENDA

Mr. Phoenix reviewed the agenda, which was unanimously approved as written, with no changes by voice vote.

DISCUSSION OF CURRENT AND NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE BEQ THROUGH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Mr. Phoenix noted that he delivered a presentation to NEMA on bEQ, as they are looking for a rating system to include in tax legislation they were promoting to the US Congress. NEMA initially chose bEQ to include in this legislation, but ultimately went in another direction.

Mr. Phoenix stated that the bEQ Committee is in the process of trying to reinvent themselves.

Ms. Pratt explained that the Committee is in the process of considering feedback from a marketing survey. What they learned is that ENERGY STAR is a dominant player, and as a result, bEQ may wish to consider being more complimentary to ENERGY STAR. Ms. Pratt noted that ENERGY STAR doesn’t have a Level 1 Energy Audit, and that bEQ does.

Ms. Pratt noted that one of the current disadvantages of bEQ is that people can download the submission form, but don’t have to submit a project if they don’t like the score they get. Ms.

Pratt also explained that ASHRAE currently doesn’t have the infrastructure to support additional bEQ submissions.

CANADIAN EMBASSY TO THE US INTEREST IN PERFORMING A BEQ ON THEIR BUILDING(S) IN WASHINGTON, DC

Mr. Ames provided an update on the Canadian Embassy’s interest in performing a bEQ on their buildings in Washington, DC. He and Ms. Pratt will work on next steps related to this opportunity.

US CONGRESS, STATES, AND CITIES

Mr. Phoenix noted that there is a need to involve Chapters more in discussions on the promotion of bEQ.

Ms. Pratt stated that a big chunk of submissions for bEQ are from outside of the US.

OTHER BUSINESS

No other business was discussed.

REVIEW OF NEW ACTION ITEMS

No new Action Items were generated during this meeting.

NEXT MEETING

Mr. Ames will circulate a Doodle Poll to determine the date and time of the next meeting.

ADJOURN

The meeting was adjourned at 5:25 p.m. EST.

Respectfully Submitted, Mark Ames, Staff Liaison

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Grassroots Government Advocacy Committee MBO # 4 Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Room 330B Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Florida Friday, January 22, 2016

Approved April 6, 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Grassroots Government Advocacy Committee MBO # 4 Meeting

January 22, 2016

WELCOME, CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL ...... 1 REVIEW OF THE AGENDA ...... 1 REVIEW OF GGAC COMMUNICATIONS PLAN: WHERE ARE WE AT MID-YEAR? 1 REVIEW OF CHAPTER MID-YEAR PAOE POINTS REPORTS ...... 1 UPDATE ON SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS ...... 2 NEXT MEETING ...... 2 ADJOURN ...... 2

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GRASSROOTS GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY COMMITTEE MBO # 4 AD HOC COMMITTEE

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2016 – 4:30 – 6:00 P.M. EST (USA) ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER, SOUTH BUILDING ROOM S330B (3)

MEMBERS PRESENT: Vikram Murthy, Co-Chair Keith Reihl, Co-Chair Jim Wolf Rich Vehlow Dan Merkel

MEMBERS ABSENT: Sonya Pouncy

STAFF PRESENT: Jim Scarborough, Staff Liaison Lauren Walters

GUESTS PRESENT:

WELCOME, CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Co-Chair Murthy called the meeting to order. Mr. Scarborough conducted a roll call. A quorum was present.

REVIEW OF THE AGENDA

The Agenda was accepted as written.

REVIEW OF GGAC COMMUNICATIONS PLAN: WHERE ARE WE AT MID-YEAR?

Co-Chair Murthy went over the current Communications Plan. He provided updates on the various items and how much progress is being achieved on each item. Mr. Merkel suggested that staff facilitate regular conference calls on specific topics to assist RVCs and GGAC Chairs and tie those topics to specific PAOE points.

REVIEW OF CHAPTER MID-YEAR PAOE POINTS REPORTS

Mr. Reihl presented on the recent request from the Committee for the Chapter GGAC Chairs to report to ASHRAE on their PAOE points through December.

UPDATE ON SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS

Ms. Walters gave a report on her work with social media. She has revived the GGAC Facebook page. She has posted newsworthy information (i.e.: water crisis in Flint, MI). She is also linking back to Chapter pages and has pulled several hashtags to post together to generate views. Mr. Murthy said we also need to highlight various issues such as the water crisis in other countries to encourage non-US members. OTHER BUSINESS

There was no other business today.

NEXT MEETING

A Doodle Poll will be sent out for the end of February at 10:00 am EST.

ADJOURN

The meeting adjourned at 5:27 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Jim Scarborough, Staff Liaison

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Grassroots Government Advocacy Committee MBO # 6 Meeting Room 330B Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Florida Friday, January 22, 2016

Approved April 19, 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Grassroots Government Advocacy Committee MBO # 6 Meeting

January 22, 2016

AGENDA ...... 2 WELCOME, CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL ...... 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 16, 2015 CONFERENCE CALL ...... 2 REVIEW OF AGENDA ...... 2 Discussion of Areas of Primary Focus for Chapters ...... 2 Creation of Plan to Address Areas of Primary Focus ...... 3 NEW BUSINESS ...... 3 ADJOURN ...... 3

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MBO # 6 AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING

GRASSROOTS GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY COMMITTEE

JANUARY 22, 2016 2:45 PM – 4:15 PM EST (US)

ROOM S330B ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER ORLANDO, FLORIDA

MEMBERS PRESENT: Nate Boyd, Chair Cesar Lim Jeff Hurd Vorasen Leewattanakit Ahmed Alaa Eldin Mohamed

STAFF PRESENT: Jim Scarborough, Staff Liaison

GUESTS PRESENT: Bill Bahnfleth Ross Montgomery Vikram Murthy

WELCOME, CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Chair Boyd welcomed the members. Mr. Scarborough conducted a roll call. A quorum was present.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 16, 2015 CONFERENCE CALL

MOTION: To approve the Minutes of the last conference call as written.

Mr. Lim moved and Mr. Hurd seconded.

MOTION PASSED: 4-0-0 CNV

REVIEW OF AGENDA

The Agenda was accepted as written.

REVIEW OF ACTION ITEMS

a. Discussion of Areas of Primary Focus for Chapters

Chair Boyd reminded the members of the mission of this Ad Hoc Committee and provided a quick progress update. Chair Boyd is still waiting on the global priorities list from Region XI and the Region at Large. Mr. Scarborough will

send a reminder to Dr. Alaa about this list. Chair Bahnfleth reminded this Ad Hoc Committee that the full Committee has a liaison to every Council and can be used to help disseminate information.

Chair Boyd reported on items he has received so far (see attached PPT from Mr. Boyd on Progress Update).

One of the big issues is rising sea levels due to global climate change. This can have an impact on buildings close to coastal areas.

Mr. Boyd asked if there are any key global issues we can begin to address now. Mr. Hurd noted he has had quite a few visits with local government officials in western Canada. He said supporting documents are needed for these visits.

b. Creation of Plan to Address Areas of Primary Focus

Chair Boyd indicated he would like to hold a bi-weekly call of this Ad Hoc Committee to get the plan finalized. The Ad Hoc Committee decided to meet every other Tuesday morning at 9:00 am EST (USA) beginning on February 9, 2016. Mr. Scarborough will send out an Outlook Calendar Invite for this. There was significant discussion about what is needed globally and how government affairs staff might need to be increased to accommodate those needs.

Dr. Alaa noted that he needs a step-by-step process whereby MOUs can be signed by Chapters on various issues with governmental bodies in many countries of the Region at Large.

NEW BUSINESS

There was no new business today.

ADJOURN

Chair Boyd adjourned the meeting at 3:50 pm EST (USA).

Respectfully submitted,

Jim Scarborough, Staff Liaison

2015‐2016 GGAC MBO #7 Review of ROB &MOP W. Bahnfleth Chair

1/22/2016 GGAC Executive Committee Meeting 1 MBO 7

• Review committee membership and structure based on critical review of first year experience • Suggest changes to ROB and MOP as needed

1/22/2016 GGAC Executive Committee Meeting 2 Membership Issue 1

• Too many current ExCom members • Voting: President‐Elect (CO, MC Chair), 2 Vice‐Presidents (TechC and PEC Chair) • Non‐Voting: Treasurer (BOD ExO 1), BOD ExO 2 • Scheduling conflicts • Imbalance? • Progress to date • Council Chairs replaced by representatives • Process for selection not clear –incoming chair recommends to PE? (Does this need to be addressed in GGAC MOP?) • Recommendations for discussion • Treasurer more appropriately CO than BOD ExO – make CO • Only one ExO, a director, not an officer • PE not on roster –Treasurer can function as liaison to ExCom

1/22/2016 GGAC Executive Committee Meeting 3 Membership Issue 2

• Currently, 3 At‐Large members, 1 consultant with ambiguous justification and status • All written into approved MOP • At‐Large Members and standing consultant not in ROB • Comments • At‐large members are legacy Advocacy Committee members –if only reason for including was to allow completion of terms, remove from MOP • Consultant should be in MOP only if specific role expertise and role are defined • Recommendations for discussion • Drop Consultant or add qualifications, e.g., immediate past Communications Chair • Better spec for at‐large members, e.g., Presidential Member in line to become VC and Chair

1/22/2016 GGAC Executive Committee Meeting 4 Membership Issue 3

• Second Vice Chair • Dead‐end job unless P‐ M –OK? • Duties specified in MOP but not qualifications • Duties include oversight of RVC training and awards nominations • Comments • Should position be held by a past RVC?

1/22/2016 GGAC Executive Committee Meeting 5 Membership Comparison

Current Proposed • Voting (24, 21 min) • Voting (22) • Chair (Pres. Mem.) • Chair (Pres. Mem) • VC‐1 (Pres. Mem) • VC‐1 (Pres. Mem) • VC‐2 (‐) • VC‐2 (Past GGAC RVC) • RVC (14) • RVC (14) • Council Reps (3) • Council Reps (3) • Comm Coord (‐) • Comm Coord (‐) • At‐Large (3, Legacy) • “At‐Large” (Pres. Mem) • Non‐Voting (4) • Non‐Voting (3) • Treasurer (ExO) • Treasurer (recommend CO) • ExO (Director) • ExO (Director) • CO (Pres‐Elect) • Consultant/At‐Large” (past Comm) • Consultant (Legacy) • Staff (2) • Staff (2)

1/22/2016 GGAC Executive Committee Meeting 6 Structural Issue 1

• Standing Subcommittees • Large ExCom (10) • Responsive Engagement (RE, ~1/2 of members) • Active Outreach (RE, ~1/2 of members) • Issues • ExCom gets many quick response items, not RE • Is RE able to provide timely recommendations as envisioned (see previous) • Do these SCs need to be so large to do their work • Other SCs are needed, e.g., to work on MBOs • Development of global operations needs more formal support –new standing SC

1/22/2016 GGAC Executive Committee Meeting 7 Structural Issue 1 (cont’d)

• Recommendations for discussion • Remove size spec for RE and AO subcommittees • Consider establishing a standing Communications SC • Consider establishing a Global Activities SC • Review role of RE in responding to requests for action, which seem to flow naturally to ExCom –better role for this SC? Focus on developing, reviewing, improving processes? • Consider simplifying/shortening names of RE and AO. Active Outreach could simply be “Outreach” –what to call RA depends on what it actually does

1/22/2016 GGAC Executive Committee Meeting 8 Structural Issue 2

• US‐focused staffing • Need to consider adding global staff expertise • May be a more general staff director position with responsibility for global affairs • Strategic plan implementation should impact GGAC • Regional structure • Regional staffing

1/22/2016 GGAC Executive Committee Meeting 9 Other

• Some cleanup need to make ROB and MOP consistent – should try to eliminate duplication where possible • MOP a bit verbose, over‐detailed, goes into things not necessary in a MOP

1/22/2016 GGAC Executive Committee Meeting 10 GGAC Certification and Chapters

83%

of ASHRAE Certification Exams administered where Chapters Sections ASHRAE has Chapters or Argentina Portugal Benelux Sections Bahrain Qatar Macau (China) Brazil Romania Costa Rica GGAC Canada Saudi Arabia Cypress Prospects Chile Singapore Ecuador Colombia South Korea India Egypt Spain Ireland Mexico Australia New Zealand Greece Taiwan Oman Bermuda Russia Hong Kong Thailand Turkish Section Bulgaria Solvenia India Turkey United Kingdom Denmark South Africa Indonesia United Arab (Midlands Section) El Salvador Sri Lanka Japan Emirates France Trinidad Kuwait United States Germany Tobago Lebanon Italy Uganda Malaysia Jordan Uruguay Mexico Latvia Vietnam Nigeria Mauritis Philippines GGAC Communication Plan July 13 2015

Receipients of Communication Communicators GGAC Chair Ex Com members GGAC Staff GGAC RVCs GGAC Communic Committee Coord

GGAC Chair Quarterly Strategy GGAC activity & Policy Briefs periodic e mailed responsibiliy review as per a format Ex Com members Interaction on Face to face Strengthening specific topics and and RVC planning and initiatives via conference call providing conference call , e meetings guidance mail and face to towards face meetings encouraging specific nodal meetings with local bodies by Chapters RVCs Feedback on Feedback on Regionwise Regionwise priorities priorities and and coordinated coordinated plans plans GGAC Comm Plan PPTs and Coord communication handouts to strategy encourage interaction and advocacy

GGAC Staff Key results & Agenda for Information Software tracking each meeting exchange to monthly brief and minutes of promote better meetings outreach to RVCs and GGAC Chairs

RVCs Regionwise quarterly update

GGAC Chapter Feedback and Fill in Monthly Reports Chairs activity calender ( of GGAC Activity accessed by GGAC Committee and updated by RVCs and Chapter Chairs ) online to promote best practices amongst Chapters

Insights

Preliminary plan made by Vikram Murthy , GGAC Comm Coord ‐ to be altered , refined and detailed GGAC chapter Chairs ASHRAE Members

Send Quarterly Highlight GGAC Newsletter ( created by activity in GGAC Coord ) propogating ASHRAE led programs and standards PPTs and plans for interaction with Student Branches and Architect groups / associations ; suggest GGAC activity during specific periods like Engineers week

Guidelines and tools to promote local GGAC Activity

Outcomes of specific GGAC Action ASHRAE GRASSROOTS GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY COMMITTEE KEY GLOBAL AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE AN AD-HOC COMMITTEE IN SUPPORT OF GGAC MBO #6 2016 WINTER CONFERENCE ORLANDO, FL KEY GLOBAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES & MEMBERS

• IDENTIFY KEY GLOBAL ISSUES WITH ASHRAE POSITIONS • DEVELOP AND TEST APPROACH TO DISSEMINATION THROUGH NON-US CHAPTERS

• NATE BOYD, CHAIR • CESAR LIM • JEFF HURD • VORASEN LEEWATTANAKIT • AHMED ALAA ELDIN MOHAMED • JIM SCARBOROUGH, STAFF PROGRESS UPDATE

• RVCS HAVE BEEN TASKED WITH POLLING THEIR CHAPTER GGAC CHAIRS TO DEVELOP A LIST OF KEY GLOBAL AFFAIRS AFFECTING THEIR RESPECTIVE REGIONS / CHAPTERS / SECTIONS

• SOUTH FLORIDA (US, BUT PERTINENT): SEA LEVEL RISE & THE ENERGY – WATER NEXUS. • BRAZIL: WATER CRISIS, CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY INDUSTRY, CONTRACTOR UNDERSTANDING OF IAQ CONCERNS, RESOLVE TRANSLATION CONFLICT OF 62.1 WITH NATIONAL HEALTH POLICY DOCUMENTS. • ARGENTINA: CONTINUED TRANSLATION OF POLICY AND POSITION DOCUMENTS INTO SPANISH. • CHILE: GOVERNMENT EDUCATION ON AEDG’S, RADON GUIDANCE (SIMILAR TO IAQA DOCUMENT) IN SIMILAR STD FORMAT AS 188. • WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRESS UPDATE, CON’T.

• ENERGY EFFICIENT INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL FACILITIES • CLIMATE CHANGE AND SHORTAGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES • PROMOTE ASHRAE AEDG’S • IAQ AND ASHRAE 62.1-2013 • CHAPTER BOG’S AND GGAC CHAIRS NEED SUPPORT IN ALIGNING POLICY MAKERS W/ ASHRAE POSITIONS • GUIDANCE PROCEDURES, STEP BY STEP, FOR VARIOUS LEVELS OF GOV’T INTERACTION AND WHO TO POINT TO FOR POLICY-MAKER QUESTIONS • SINGLE ASHRAE STAFF POC NEEDED SPECIFICALLY TO HANDLE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS • DUTIES: ORGANIZE STAFF RESPONSE FOR UNIFORMITY & TIMELINESS OF RESPONSE FROM STAFF-SIDE OPS • OUR ROLE: DEVELOP NEEDS -> CREATE WORK PLAN -> STAFFING REQUEST NEXT STEPS

• BI-WEEKLY CONFERENCE CALLS: EVERY TWO WEEKS BEGINNING 2/9/16 – 9AM

• FINALIZE LIST OF KEY GLOBAL AFFAIRS, INCLUDING REGION XI AND RAL INPUT

• IDENTIFY ASHRAE RESOURCES / COMMITTEES THAT EACH KEY GLOBAL AFFAIR IS ALIGNED WITH OR IF ASHRAE RESOURCES NEED TO BE DEVELOPED FOR NEW PURSUITS

• CREATE A PROCESS FLOW FOR IDENTIFYING HOW ASHRAE CAN ADDRESS EACH ISSUE, ASSEMBLE KEY PLAYER NEEDED TO DEVELOP PLANS OF ACTION

• DELIVER REPORT TO GGAC COMMITTEE OF KEY GLOBAL AFFAIRS AND HOW WE PLAN TO ADDRESS THEM RVC GGAC Region II Activity Report Year 2015-2016

RVC: Ron Gagnon

Orlando Winter meeting Chapter Visits

1.Upcoming chapter visit i. Quebec city ii. Halifax iii. NB / PEI Chapter Highlights

1. All 9 chapter have a GGAC chair 2. Montreal chapter was consulted and participated in the new building energy efficiency law for the province of Quebec to be instated in 2017. BeQ was introduced. 3. Two conferences on BeQ were given (in the brand new French format) good attendance and genuine interest. 4. Quebec city chapter meet with government agencies and ministries on code issues and BeQ. Updated contact list. Multiple newsletter articles, meeting 5. Halifax have an updated contact list and have shared it with other chapters. 6. Toronto- active. Multiple people on committee. Updated list. Few BEQ presentations, legislation for energy benchmarking and reporting; legislation for min equipment eff stds, organizing beq training for fall. Presentations to consultants and university. Newsletter articles Communication with the chapters

– CRC training –E-mail – Web meeting – Chapter visits New things implemented during the year:

1. Best practice sharing 2. E-mail updates 3. Chair continuity Challenges:

1. Feedback from chapters 2. Trying to match up claimed points with what is reported 3. Different levels of engagement. 4. Different proximity with elected officials than in the US 5. Language barrier (Hydro Quebec offer to translate BeQ documentation with chapteri nvolvment). Grassroots Government Advocacy Committee Region III Winter Meeting 2016

Mike Witkowski [email protected] 215‐641‐1158 January 19,2016 Significant Accomplishments

• http://www.neep.org/bulletin‐board/pa‐ building‐energy‐code‐Philadelphia Chapter had a chapter meeting with The City of Philadelphia’s Sustainability Officer. • Central PA has been reaching out state representatives. Challenges

• Getting chapters motivated. • Getting responses from chapters. • Learning what can and can’t be said. • 1st Year RVC… Plans For Future

• Be more active in communication with the chapters. • Try to help the chapters take the 1st step. Anything Else of Importance

• PA Energy Code Collaborative –This has been an involved road to try and figure out the players as the Building Codes Assessment Project (BCAP) has passed the program onto Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership (NEEP) • http://www.neep.org/bulletin‐board/pa‐building‐ energy‐code • The collaborative is asking ASHRAE for help to define the economic savings of a building using ASHRAE 90.1 2007 (IECC 2009) versus ASHRAE 90.1 2004 (IECC 2006) Grass Roots Government Advocacy: Region IV Report

ASHRAE Winter Conference January 2016

Jeff Vestal, ASHRAE RVC‐Region IV Region IV Overview

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Seven active chapters: • Raleigh, NC (Triangle) ★ • Greensboro, NC (North Piedmont) • Charlotte, NC (Southern Piedmont) • Greenville, SC • Columbia, SC • Charleston, SC • Atlanta, GA Activities

Three chapter visits Raleigh, NC (Triangle) Greensboro, NC (North Piedmont) Charleston, SC Chapter Programs

Raleigh, NC (Triangle) The Triangle Chapter featured local WRAL TV Chief Meteorologist Greg Fishel as program presenter, who discussed the science of global warming. The presentation was a fantastic balanced look at facts and fiction and provided an excellent foundation for predicting future events.

Greensboro, NC (North Piedmont) The North Piedmont chapter has scheduled Nancy Hoffman, a member of the Greensboro City Council, to speak at the February Chapter meeting. Charleston, SC Randy Jones of the Charleston Chapter has been appointed by South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley to serve as the ASHRAE representative on the Sustainability Construction Advisory Committee.

South Carolina (general) In South Carolina, efforts are underway to opt to a 6‐year code cycle rather than adopt the 2015 IBC. North Carolina and Georgia have already adopted the 6‐year cycle. Grassroots Government Advocacy Committee Region VI Winter Meeting Orlando, FL

Chad Powell 1/22/16 Notable Activities  NE WI Chapter Visit  First Vice Chair  Second Vice Chair  Communications Coordinator  Fourteen Regional Vice-Chairs  Four At-Large Members Questions? 2015 – 2016 ASHRAE Region X Winter Meeting GGAC Report

Region X Mark Bender, P.E. RVC Chapter Chairs CHAPTER NAME YES/NO NAME 9 out of 14 CENTRAL ARIZONA YES MR COLIN E LAISURE‐POOL chapters have GOLDEN GATE YES MR JEREMY AUGUSTIN MARTINEZ assigned GGAC HAWAII YES MR PAUL L SCOTT chairs. NORTHERN NEVADA YES MR DAVID A WYLLIE, PE ORANGE EMPIRE YES MR MICHAEL GARABEDIAN SACRAMENTO VALLEY NO ‐ SAN DIEGO YES MS HEATHER R SCHOPPLEIN, PE SAN JOAQUIN NO ‐ SAN JOSE NO ‐ SIERRA DELTA NO ‐ SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA YES HILARY FIRESTONE SOUTHERN NEVADA YES MR BRANDON HOLTEN TRI COUNTY NO - TUCSON YES MR DAVID A PALTY CHAPTER VISITS

• None due to illness CHAPTER ACTIVITIES • Arizona Active – Meeting on the Hill – Letter writing campaign for legislation • BEQ presentation by Bill Bahnfleth – Meeting with SD and LA – Presentation to SD Sustainable Communities Advisory Board • So Cal Chapter – Meeting with Mayor’s sustainability team – La City Hillary Firestone Speaker at Meeting • Golden Gate – Working on reforms for Title 24 CHAPTER ACTIVITIES • Organizations – Nevada Code Collaborative – WHPA Western HVAC Performance Alliance, CA – SWEEP Southwest Energy Efficiency Project AZ, NV – California Energy Comission GOALS

• Get ASHRAE more involved in California – 8 Chapters in California. – How do we get a united front for issues in California? – Overwhelming….. • All Chapters to Have GGAC Chairs • Help Nevada chapters increase involvement with State energy officials Conclusion

1. Fill out Chapter Chairs 2. More Involvement with Nevada and California 3. Work to Coordinate National Agenda with Local Contacts 2015– 2016 ASHRAE Region XI CRC Grassroots Government Activities Committee RVC Summary Report Jeff Hurd [email protected] Grassroots Government Activities- Summary of Regional Statistics • GGAC Chapter Chairs – 7 out of 12 chapter’s has filled GGAC chair. • Working with codes from two different countries (USA and Canada). Challenging • Working on sharing information from other chapters Summary update and 2015/2016

• Regular communication and reminders • Timely updates and changes to codes. Information being provided by Jim Scarborough and Mark Ames GGAC Managers (Washington Office) • Working with GGAC International Task Force on codes and information outside of United States. During visits with the Canadian Chapters, it was brought to my attention that there is a need for more society support. • ASHRAE documents that can help support their arguments to the Canadian Government for the use of ASHRAE Standards. Chapter Visits

• Manitoba – Visit with Director of Green Building Program – Meeting at the Manitoba Hydro Office – Visit with the Central Manager of Building Envelope Technology – Visit with the Engineering Director for Building Codes and Standards • Saskatoon – Visit with Chapter Officers – Site tour of the Water Treatment Plant Questions ASHRAE Grassroots Government Advocacy Committee

Region XII Report 2016 Winter Conference Orlando, FL Regional Summary: 12 Chapters

• 7 CONUS • 5OCONUS • Central Florida • Argentina • Florida West Coast • Brazil • Gold Cost • Colombia • Jacksonville • Chile • Miami • Puerto Rico • Southwest Florida • Space Coast Regional Updates

• 9 Chapters have GGAC Chairs • Regional GGAC communications: Contact list includes all 9 GGAC chairs & the Chapter Presidents of the remaining 3 Chapters

• Mark & Jim’s GGAC emails are distributed to RXII GGAC contact list; Region XII also uses Basecamp as a tool for communications

• Florida Building Code Official serves as one of the Chapter GGAC Chairs – invaluable resource! Chapter Updates

• Central Florida – City of Orlando & Orange County: Building Energy & Water Disclosure Ordinance • Argentina – Organized Congress on "Strategies of Energy Efficiency in Buildings“ • Argentina - Hospital Engineering Course Management and Operation Services that AADAIH (Association of Hospital Engineering) and IFHE (International Federation of Hospital Engineering) in conjunction with ASHRAE in October and November Chapter Updates, Con’t.

• Event in early 2016 in Brazil involving the government of Brazil and several ASHRAE members and many other Brazilian professionals to promote government interaction and collaboration

• Puerto Rico - Refrigeration Design Seminar, October 13, 14 & 15, 2015 Grass Roots Government Advocacy Report ASHRAE Winter Conference Orlando , January 2016

Dr. Ahmed Alaa Eldin Mohamed ASHRAE RVC‐ RAL – GGAC Regional Activity Region at Large is the largest geographical region of ASHRAE. It represents more

population than any other region, and it crosses many boundaries and cultures. Region at Large provides a strong international flavor to ASHRAE. It has 24 Chapters and 5 Sections .

• Europe: Danube, Hellenic, Portugal , Spain & Turkish • Middle East: Bahrain, Falcon, Kuwait, Lebanese, Qatar , Cairo & Saudi Arabia • Africa: Nigeria • Pakistan: Pakistan, Northern Pakistan and Central Pakistan • India: India, Western India, South India, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai & Hyderabad • Sri Lanka: Sri Lankan Regional Activity Examples Visit To Spanish Chapter have visited Spanish chapter and had meeting , I met Mr. Enrique and Mr. Adolfo we have discussed few subjects about GGAC and review with them some activities and progress of Spanish Chapter and their team Visit To Bahrain Chapter I have visited Bahrain Chapter in order to reactivate the chapter activities , in presence of ASHRAE president Mr. David Underwood , ASHRAE Vice President Mr. Chakroun and DRC of RAL Mr. Mehboob , we met Engineering society chairmen and discuss the possibility of the collaboration and met some new members to activate the chapter events . Visit To Cairo Chapter

After our meeting with the Chief of High Council of Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers , we finalized the MOU then the joint events started as shown below As a result to the same MOU with the Egyptian Engineers Syndicate the first Egyptian Mechanical Engineers Day has been organized and attended by the Minister of industry and Trade and the minister of transportation which included a special session for ASHRAE Cairo Chapter to announce about ASHRAE activities and new codes and standards. Activities in Falcon Chapter Meeting with QCC- Abu Dhabi: A meeting was held between the GGAC chair, in the presence of the region at large GGAC regional Vice Chair with the quality and conformity council Abu Dhabi\ to discuss future collaboration between ASHARE and QCC. The Falcon chapter had already helped QCC in establishing certification schemes in 2015 for HVAC products and included ASHRAE 90.1 as the basis of efficiency requirements. The meeting explored the ways ASHRAE can help QCC in the fields of products certification, personnel certification and adopting other ASHRAE standards. Activities in Falcon Chapter

A Meeting was held between the GGAC chair and CIBSE UAE committee president to promote collaboration between the two chapters. It was agreed that a joint event will be held in April/May. Also CIBSE UAE committee invited the ASHRAE Falcon Chapter president to the CIBSE UAE committee annual dinner. Communications

Normal means of communication between RVC & Chapter Chairs • Emails • WHATS APP & Skype • Personal contact :(CRC, Phone calls, Chapter Visits) Recommendations

1. Chapter Chapter has to encourage their members to be part of Energy Code officials or be in close relation with policy makers , also establishing a committee of GGAC assisting the Chair and work in accordance with the strategic plan delivered by RVC.

2. Region The Region has to take action by The GGAC – RVC supporting the chapters with all required material or visits to the local governments utilities/large organizations/institutions , policy makers to utilize ASHRAE standards and certifications

3. Society Society should assist chapters, especially in need, by providing pertinent material, DL visits, educational programs and in any way it sees fit. Thank You GGAC Overview: Pairs Agreement achieved at the 21st Conference of the Parities (COP) to the United Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Le Bourget, France

The 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), was held in Le Bourget, France from November 30 to December 12, 2015. In the late hours of the last day of the conference, something extremely rare happened. A total of 195 countries of the United Nations voted unanimously in favor of a New Climate Change Agreement. Its relatively short length, 12 pages with 20 supporting pages of decisions, belies the tremendous preparatory work, bilateral and multilateral meetings between parties, and diligent effort by many at the meeting that made this historic agreement possible.

What makes this agreement so historic is that it establishes the following objectives:

1. It requires all countries to develop mitigation plans called Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) plans that will be reviewed and updated every 5 years (known as the “ratchet mechanism”). 2. For the first, time it establishes a transparent system for monitoring, reporting and verification of emissions reduction actions. 3. It sets up a path for continued discussion on climate finance to achieve the climate reductions. 4. It requires countries implement emission reduction efforts as soon as possible. 5. It sets the goal to keep global temperature rise in this century well below 2 degree Celsius and to drive efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

The supporting decisions to the Agreement (contained in the 20 additional pages) provides an overview of the work required to meet the objectives above as well as outlines the rules and means of implementation. It is through this plan that the fine details of the agreement will be developed in the intersessional meetings in the upcoming year and the next COP (22) in Marrakesh, Morocco in November of 2016.

To understand the implications to our industry in general, and ASHRAE in particular, it best to analyze some of the goals above and many of the decisions and determine what opportunities and challenges it will create.

INDCs:

The INDCs submitted by the signatory countries not only provide an overall CO2 equivalent target, but also identify from what sectors and sources those reductions will be taken. Along

with expected general reductions in direct emissions of CO2 and methane from various sources, reductions in the use of HFCs are included in the INDCs of developed countries as well as those of many developing ones. Also, significant reductions of energy use in buildings and the increased use of renewable energy sources form the foundation of many of the commitments. As the 5 year “ratchet mechanism” is employed, we can expect further focus on the energy intensity of the built environment. More stringent energy efficiency requirements at both the component and system level as well as transitions to low GWP refrigerant technologies will be a natural outcome. Verification and Transparency & Reporting

As the transparency and accounting systems are developed, verifiable data and the systems to collect it will need to be deployed. For our industry this will take form of performance monitoring requirements for buildings to verify energy use, documentation of mandatory commissioning and recommissioning efforts, as well as documentation of refrigerant leaks and reclaim compliance.

Finance

One of the goals outlined in the agreement is the 2020 goal of mobilizing at least $100 billion annually of public sector funds for climate mitigation and to develop a new (and presumably increased) goal for 2025. Much of this total would come from previous funding commitments but significant new pledges were made before and during the meeting. Where and how this funding will be spent will be subject of much debate in the coming years but, it is clear that a significant amount will be used to reduce energy use in the built environment and for areas relevant to our industry. In addition, an influx of private sector capital is expected to develop clean energy solutions and energy efficient technologies. It will provide additional opportunities for our industry.

Differentiation:

Past environmental agreements have been structured in a way that allowed for significant delays in action by developing countries relative to the timing required for the developed world to allow for technologies to be developed and transferred. This agreement is unique in that, through the INDC targets, all countries are taking action at once, albeit at different levels. This is important to our industry in that new technologies will be deployed globally and with less regional delay than in the past.

Market Based Mechanisms (Carbon Markets):

The agreement establishes a market mechanism whereby countries can transfer mitigation outcomes (reduction credits) to meet their mitigation goals. This is a significant outcome for the private sector and establishes a monetary value for energy reductions and a mechanism by which it be traded. It also encourages emission reductions be made in the most cost effective means possible which will spur innovation and private investment.

Technology:

The most important aspect related to technology is the lack of mention of intellectual property rights in the final agreement. In the past developing countries, in particular India, have demanded intellectual property to be transferred without cost in order to implement reductions. In Paris, developing countries, including India, took a much softer stance in this regard and the absence of any requirements was key in making an agreement possible. In addition, there is a new focus on innovation and collaborative approaches which will be supported through the Green Climate fund and a technology mechanism where the parties will consult with experts from industry and academia. This is a clear opportunity for ASHRAE to engage and participate as experts on high performance buildings, the development of low GWP equipment, and general energy use reductions in the build environment through system and envelope improvements.

Summary:

This hybrid approach of the Agreement is considered to be a very practical methodology by many for a very complex issue-voluntary targets coupled with public verification and bolstered with financial and technology mechanisms. What the Paris Agreement is more than anything else is a strong framework to build from. It is clear that our industry will play a major role in implementing the actions agreed to by our governments. It’s an opportunity for ASHRAE to step to the forefront and lead the effort to develop the future high performance built environment.

Possible Role for the GGAC:

Because the INDCs have to be updated every 5 years, there will be a near constant need for countries to identify additional emission reductions. ASHRAE has a real opportunity to educate delegates about technological advances and design practices in the built environment that enable high efficiency buildings. This education can be accomplished through research projects, education programs, the introduction of high performance standards like 189.1, the Advanced Energy Design Guides, etc. Direct involvement of GGAC can occur at two levels- at the UNFCC meetings and at the individual country level. Involvement should be handled directly by ASHRAE staff or designated representative. At the UNFCCC meetings, beyond monitoring the negotiations, participation would consist of meeting with specific influential delegated, organizing or participating in side events (1 to 2 hour seminars), and staffing an information both that provides material on our standards, publications, research, and case studies. At the local level, local Chapters or active ASHRAE members could provide information directly to their government officials who are preparing the updated INDCs.

Next Steps

A signing ceremony will be held by Parties to the Convention at United Nations Headquarters in New York from April 22, 2016 to April, 21 2017. This Agreement shall enter into force on the thirtieth day after the date on which at least 55 Parties (countries) to the Convention have deposited their instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession.

Upcoming Calendar of Events 7th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM7) – Hosted by US DOE in San Francisco, CA, June 1 – 2, 2016 44th Session of Subsidiary Bodies to UNFCCC – Bonn, Germany, May 2016 22nd Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP22) – in Marrakesh, Morocco, November 7-18, 2016