Seminar 39 -- A Tool to Decarbonize Existing Buildings: An Overview of ASHRAE's Technical Resource Guide on Building Performance Standards

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Building Performance Standards (BPS) are powerful policy instruments adopted by states and cities to improve the energy performance and reduce GHG emissions of existing buildings. In the U.S, BPS policies are being considered for implementation at both the federal level and by over 30 jurisdictions as part of a National BPS Coalition. This session introduces ASHRAE's BPS Technical Resource Guide, which will provide jurisdictions with the necessary technical knowledge for the development of a BPS. Participants will learn about different performance metrics and targets, implementation challenges technically and financially, and opportunities to ASHRAE members to support building owners in compliance.

1. Overview of ASHRAE's Technical Guide on Building Performance Standards< /br> Bing Liu, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Portland, OR
2. City and State Ambitions on Energy Efficiency: A Policy Primer< /br> Dave Ribeiro, The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, Washington DC, DC
3. Developing Performance Standards: Target-Setting and Considerations< /br> Andrea Mengual, P.E., Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Seattle, WA
4. How Do We Get There from Here? Examining the Paths to Achieve Decarbonization Policy Goals< /br> Amy Boyce, P.E., Member, Institute of Market Transformation, Washington DC, DC
5. A Consulting Engineer's Preview of ASHRAE’s Technical Guide for Building Performance Standards< /br> Glenn Friedman, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE, Taylor Engineers, Alameda, CA