BOMA Int'l 7-Point Challenge Encourages Energy Efficiency in Commercial Real Estate Industry

February 29, 2008 // Published as a news service by IHS

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The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International announced that its international 7-point challenge, an energy reduction plan for the commercial real estate industry, is being endorsed by companies and BOMA local associations around the country.

BOMA International introduced its market transformation energy plan, which includes the 7-point challenge, in July 2007 as a strategy to reduce the use of natural resources, nonrenewable energy sources and waste production in commercial buildings.

The goals of the plan include:

Decreasing energy consumption by 30% across portfolios by 2012.
Benchmarking energy performance and water usage through the Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star benchmarking tool.
Providing education to building owners and operators and others involved in building operations so that equipment is properly operated and maintained.

"We are very proud to see this important initiative gaining momentum in the industry," said Brenna S. Walraven, BOMA chairman and chief elected officer.

"Commercial real estate professionals understand that in addition to the tremendous financial value created by adopting and executing on the goals of the 7-point challenge, implementing green management practices also results in a positive return for building occupants and for the environment," Walraven said.

For more information about the 7-point challenge, go to http://www.boma.org/7pointchallenge.

Source: Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International.

Building Energy Efficiency Standards
ARI GUIDELINE V Calculating the Efficiency of Energy Recovery Ventilation and its Effect on Efficiency and Sizing of Building HVAC Systems
DIN V 18599-2 Energy efficiency of buildings - Calculation of the net, final and primary energy demand for heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic hot water and lighting - Part 2: Net energy demand for heating and cooling of building zones
DIN EN 15232 (DRAFT) Calculation methods for energy efficiency improvements by the application of integrated building automation systems; German version prEN 15232:2005
BSI BS EN 832 Thermal Performance of Buildings - Calculation of Energy Use for Heating - Residential Buildings-CORR 11044: July 2001
DIN V 4701-10 Energy efficiency of heating and ventilation systems in buildings - Part 10: Heating, domestic hot water supply, ventilation
DIN V 18599-1 Energy efficiency of buildings - Calculation of the net, final and primary energy demand for heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic hot water and lighting - Part 1: General balancing procedures, terms and definitions, zoning and evaluation of energy sources
DIN V 18599-2 Energy efficiency of buildings - Calculation of the net, final and primary energy demand for heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic hot water and lighting - Part 2: Net energy demand for heating and cooling of building zones
DIN V 18599-3 Energy efficiency of buildings - Calculation of the net, final and primary energy demand for heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic hot water and lighting - Part 3: Net energy demand for air conditioning
DIN V 18599-4 Energy efficiency of buildings - Calculation of the net, final and primary energy demand for heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic hot water and lighting - Part 4: Net and final energy demand for lighting
DIN V 18599-5 Energy efficiency of buildings - Calculation of the net, final and primary energy demand for heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic hot water and lighting - Part 5: Final energy demand of heating systems
DIN V 18599-6 Energy efficiency of buildings - Calculation of the net, final and primary energy demand for heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic hot water and lighting - Part 6: Final energy demand of ventilation systems and air heating systems for residential buildings
DIN V 18599-7 Energy efficiency of buildings - Calculation of the net, final and primary energy demand for heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic hot water and lighting - Part 7: Final energy demand of air-handling and air-conditioning systems for non-residential buildings
DIN V 18599-8 Energy efficiency of buildings - Calculation of the net, final and primary energy demand for heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic hot water and lighting - Part 8: Net and final energy demand of domestic hot water systems
DIN V 18599-9 Energy efficiency of buildings - Calculation of the net, final and primary energy demand for heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic hot water and lighting - Part 9: Final and primary energy demand of combined heat and power generation plants
DIN V 18599-10 Energy efficiency of buildings - Calculation of the net, final and primary energy demand for heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic hot water and lighting - Part 10: Boundary conditions of use, climatic data
DIN EN 15232 (DRAFT) Calculation methods for energy efficiency improvements by the application of integrated building automation systems; German version prEN 15232:2005
DIN EN 15316-1 (DRAFT) Heating systems in buildings - Method for calculation of system energy requirements and system efficiencies - Part 1: General; German version prEN 15316-1:2005
DIN EN 15316-2-1 (DRAFT) Heating systems in buildings - Method for calculation of system energy requirements and system efficiencies - Part 2-1: Space heating emission systems; German version prEN 15316-2-1:2005
DIN EN 15316-2-3 (DRAFT) Heating systems in buildings - Method for calculation of system energy requirements and system efficiencies - Part 2-3: Space heating distribution systems; German version prEN 15316-2-3:2005
DIN EN 15316-3-1 (DRAFT) Heating systems in buildings - Method for calculations of system energy requirements and system efficiencies - Part 3-1: Domestic hot water systems, characterisation of needs (tapping requirements); German version prEN 15316-3-1:2005
DIN EN 15316-3-2 (DRAFT) Heating systems in buildings - Method for calculations of system energy requirements and system efficiencies - Part 3-2: Domestic hot water systems, distribution; German version prEN 15316-3-2:2005
DIN EN 15316-3-3 (DRAFT) Heating systems in buildings - Method for calculations of system energy requirements and system efficiencies - Part 3-3: Domestic hot water systems, generation; German version prEN 15316-3-3:2005
DIN EN 15316-4-1 (DRAFT) Heating systems in buildings - Method for calculation of system energy requirements and system efficiencies - Part 4-1: Space heating generation systems, combustion systems; German version prEN 15316-4-1:2005
DIN EN 15316-4-2 (DRAFT) Heating systems in buildings - Method for calculation of system energy requirements and system efficiencies - Part 4-2: Space heating generation systems, heat pump systems; German version prEN 15316-4-2:2005
DIN EN 15316-4-3 (DRAFT) Heating systems in buildings - Method for calculation of system energy requirements and system efficiencies - Part 4-3 - Space heating generation systems, thermal solar systems; German version prEN 15316-4-3:2005
DIN EN 15316-4-4 (DRAFT) Heating systems in buildings - Method for calculation of system energy requirements and system efficiencies - Part 4-4: Space heating generation systems, the performance and quality of CHP electricity and heat; German version prEN 15316-4-4:2005
DIN EN 15316-4-5 (DRAFT) Heating systems in buildings - Method for calculation of system energy requirements and system efficiencies - Part 4-5: Space heating generation systems, the performance and quality of district heating and large volume systems; German version prEN 15316-4-5:2005
DIN EN 15316-4-6 (DRAFT) Heating systems in buildings - Method for calculation of system energy requirements and system efficiencies - Part 4-6: Space heating generation systems, the performance of other renewables heat and electricity; German version prEN 15316-4-6:2005
NAVY MIL-HDBK-1003/19 Design Procedures For Passive Solar Buildings
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