Sustainability Design and Energy Reduction Manual - The Whole ...

April 2010
Financial Assessment/Incentives Analysis:
Identify local utility companies’ rates, including peak load rates and load
shedding arrangement opportunities
Utility Energy Service Contract (UESC) opportunities
Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) opportunities
Enhanced use leasing opportunities
Ratepayer incentive opportunities
Investigate co-generation partnership opportunities
Research utility rebate/ potential partnerships/sell back rates
Research incentives potential for renewables and energy efficiency (see DSIRE
website - www.dsireusa.org)
Commissioning
The commissioning process activities shall be completed by the Commissioning Agent (CxA) in
accordance with the VA Commissioning Guide. The Commissioning Agent should be hired at
the same time as the architect/engineer and participate in the sustainability discussions from the
beginning of the project.
DELIVERABLES
1.0 Current Report of the Dynamic Cost Model
Up-to-date costs of the project including various sustainable & energy
options and refinements. Cost information should match the status of the
submittal stage.
1.1 Report of Federal Mandates Kick-Off Meeting & Background Research
Analysis Results
Date, list of participants by name and discipline for the Federal Mandates
Kick-off and Coordination Meetings
Copy of meeting minutes outlining progress towards sustainability &
energy goals status and next assignments
Report on the site research analysis results
1.2 Commissioning Plan
Name of Commissioning agent (CxA)
Commissioning Plan (at appropriate level of development)
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