Report to the 2009 Hawai‘i State Legislature Lead by Example State of Hawai‘i Agencies’ Energy Initiatives FY 2007-2008 State of Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism January 2009 Hawaii. Dept. of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Strategic Industries Division. Lead by example: State of Hawaii agencies' energy initiatives. Honolulu: 2007-. Report to the 2009 Hawaii State Legislature. Annual. 1. Public buildings-Energy conservation-Hawaii. TJ163.5.B84.H39.2009 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................ 1 LEAD BY EXAMPLE: STATE OF HAWAI‘I EXECUTIVE AGENCIES’ ACHIEVEMENTS IN ENERGY .... 4 The LBE Initiative .......................................................................................................... 5 Executive Agency Electricity Consumption................................................................... 7 Electricity Costs by State Agencies .............................................................................. 12 Efficiency in Buildings ................................................................................................. 16 Utility Rebates Save Money at State Facilities............................................................. 19 Highlights of Current State Energy Activities.............................................................. 24 Plans for Future LBE Activities.................................................................................... 28 Individual Agency Responses....................................................................................... 29 Consolidated LBE Reports from State of Hawai‘i Executive Agencies for Fiscal Year 2008 Relating to the Statutory Requirements of Act 96 and Act 160 of 2006 ............. 31 APPENDICES Appendix 1: UH Community Colleges Waste and Pollution Prevention…………........A-1 Appendix 2: DHHL Vehicles and Fuel Data………………………………………...…A-6 Appendix 3: Department of Education Vehicles and Fuel Data ……………….………A-8 Appendix 4: DOT-Airports Efficiency Projects and Vehicles Data…………….….…A-13 Appendix 5 DOT-Harbors Vehicles and Fuel Data…………………………….……..A-12 Appendix 6: DOT-Highways Vehicles and Fuel Data……………………………..…A-30 Appendix 7: Public Safety Division Vehicles and Fuel Data ……………………...…A-58 Appendix 8: NELHA Vehicle Inventory and Fuel Economy…………………………A-67 Lead by Example Report FY 2007-2008 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Lead by Example (LBE) initiative began in 2006 in response to legislative and executive mandates to change the way state executive branch agencies use energy in operations and facilities. These efforts acknowledge the high cost of electricity in Hawai‘i, the energy security benefits of alternative fuel use, and the many opportunities for increasing energy efficiency in new and existing state offices, facilities and schools. The legislation also required incorporating environmentally preferable purchasing into state operations. Fully implemented, the LBE initiative represents an important step in achieving long-term economic and environmental benefits for the state. State executive branch agencies consumed slightly more electricity in each of the past two fiscal years, but that electricity has grown significantly more expensive due to the escalating price of oil, which hit a record high of $147 in July, 2008. Between 2007 and 2008, kWh consumption decreased 1.2%, but costs increased 19.4% due to the cost of imported oil. The impact of the world oil market is more striking when comparing current figures to those of 2005: state agencies used only 3.6% more electricity in 2008 than in 2005, but that electricity cost 55.6% more. Hawai‘i relies on imported petroleum for about 88% of its primary energy. State of Hawai‘i executive branch agencies made progress in efficiency, renewable energy, transportation, and environmentally preferable practices during 2008. Some highlights follow. Efficiency • Six state buildings have received Energy Star® awards, acknowledging that they rank in the top 25% of similar buildings nationwide. • The Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) is working on four projects which are expected to receive a LEED Silver rating: Mānoa Public Library, Kohala Public Library, Keaukaha Military Reservation, and the Maui Regional Public Safety Complex. • The Department of Public Safety (PSD) is relocating Maui CCC to Pu‘unene, a LEED Silver project. • DAGS is retrocommissioning 11 buildings in pilot projects on four islands. • The Airports Division of the Department of Transportation (DOT-Airports) has saved 600,000 kWh annually with taxiway lighting and signage improvements. • DAGS’ Leeward Homeless Shelters feature solar water heating for 80 units plus the laundry. • Solar water heating has been installed on facilities on Kaho‘olawe. • Library lighting retrofits: 12 completed, 21 under design. 1 • The Department of Education (DOE) now designs all new facilities to meet the requirements of LEED Silver, and all consultants need a LEED Accredited Professional on the team. The ‘Ewa Makai Middle School, scheduled to begin construction in early 2009, will be the first DOE new school where the entire campus is designed to meet LEED Silver certification. • The Department of Agriculture secured funding, including general obligation bonds, for retrocommissioning, lighting improvements and window tinting. • ‘Iolani Palace’s improved chiller system is being designed by consultants to the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR); it will improve efficiency while preserving the Palace’s priceless cultural and historical artifacts. • DOT-Airports is considering a cold seawater air conditioning system for the enclosed areas of Kona International Airport. • The Hawai‘i Public Housing Authority has issued a request for proposals for performance contracting at 5,363 federally-funded housing units. • State agencies have received more than $4.2 million in efficiency rebates from the Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) and its subsidiaries, with cumulative dollar savings totaling $9.9 million and cumulative electricity savings of 55.3 million kilowatt-hours. This is enough to power 6,700 households for a year. Renewables • DAGS is negotiating with a third party provider to install photovoltaic (PV) arrays on its Central Services facilities • DOT-Airports awarded a competitive contract to install photovoltaics at ten transportation facilities statewide, including seven airports, plus the Foreign Trade Zone. • DOE will install 30-50 kW photovoltaic systems on schools on four islands, using third-party contracting. Transportation • State vehicles are utilizing E-10 Unleaded gasoline which contains 10% ethanol; state law requires its sale. • Many state vehicles are also flexible-fuel capable, and could use higher percentages of ethanol if they became available. • The state offers a pricing preference for biodiesel. Purchasing Practices • Most departments already utilize life-cycle cost analyses, purchase efficient equipment such as those with the Energy Star® label, and take advantage of utility rebates. • The State Procurement Office (SPO) continues to provide price and vendor listings which include Energy Star®, recycled, or environmentally preferred products. 2 • For products and supplies not included on the SPO price lists, purchasing agencies are still required to preferentially order recycled products, oil products with greater recycled content, and biofuels. • The Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) Green Cleaning Project will demonstrate environmentally preferable cleaning projects at the University of Hawaii (UH), McKinley High School and Kapālama Elementary School. • DAGS is incorporating environmentally preferable Green Seal and equivalent products in its custodial program. • Information on recycled and environmentally preferable products has been prepared by DBEDT and is available to state agencies. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Hawai‘i remains a member of the U.S. Green Buildings Council (USGBC), the non- profit entity which administers the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. DAGS is developing LEED application guidelines to be used by state agencies. To date, four state facilities have been certified as meeting LEED standards; the UH John A. Burns School of Medicine building received confirmation as LEED Certified shortly after the close of FY07-08. In addition, buildings have been completed and are awaiting certification by USGBC: the UH-Hilo Student Life and Events Complex is pending confirmation as LEED Gold, and UH- Mānoa Frear Student Housing, is pending LEED Silver. LEED Platinum • Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawai‘i Authority Gateway Energy Center LEED Certified • DOE Waipahu Intermediate School Cafeteria • UH-Hilo ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i • UH-Mānoa John A. Burns School of Medicine A significant number of additional buildings which are anticipated to meet LEED Silver standards are either being planned or are in the design phase, while the following state facilities are currently under construction or construction bids have been awarded, and are expected to be rated by LEED. • North Kohala Public Library (Silver) • Mānoa Public Library (Silver) • UH-Hilo Sciences and Technology Center (Silver) • Honolulu International Airport Lounge (Commercial Interiors) 3 LEAD BY EXAMPLE: STATE OF HAWAI‘I EXECUTIVE AGENCIES’ ACHIEVEMENTS IN ENERGY This report responds to legislative and executive mandates issued