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Nyasha Mandima

Thursday, September 01, 2016

 

Nyasha joined greeNEWit in 2016 as a Home Performance Energy Auditor. He is passionate about the environment and enjoys designing solutions that help make clients more energy efficient. He is certified as a Building Analyst and Envelope Professional by the Building Performance Institute.

Nyasha earned his bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and Policy from the University of Maryland. He has experience as an Energy Access intern for World Resources Institute, an environmental think tank in Washington DC, where he was responsible for researching methods for people in East Africa to easily access clean energy. He was the Environmental Science and Policy representative for the Dean’s Student Advisory Council for his college, where he planned and led professional development events for students to better understand various environmental careers they can pursue.

At greeNEWit, Nyasha is looking forward to promoting energy efficient buildings, help clients save money and protecting the environment one building at a time.

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Mark Siebenaler

Wednesday, June 01, 2016

 

Mark Siebenaler is a Home Performance Energy Auditor for greeNEWit. By working for greeNEWit, Mark hopes to gain a deeper understanding of green technologies and how to make them more appealing to the general public. In the past, he has been able to work or study in seven different countries in the last decade. His focus was on community development and environmental conservation through the implementation of a variety of different green technologies. Living out of a suitcase has grown a bit tiresome for him, so he has decided to lay roots in Columbia, MD despite being born and raised in St. Louis, MO. He hopes the kind citizens will welcome him with open minds and open hearts because he is loving the beautiful state of Maryland.

Throughout his professional development, Mark has developed a personal belief that anybody can be sold on the benefits of living a green lifestyle. The benefits need only be framed in a fashion that is appealing to each individual. With greeNEWit, he is confident that he will contribute positively to the development of the green revolution.

Ricky Burcat

Wednesday, June 01, 2016

 

Ricky Burcat joined greeNEWit in 2016 as a Home Performance Energy Auditor. He enjoys meeting customers and addressing their concerns about high energy bills, building comfort, and health and safety issues. He is certified as a Building Analyst by the Building Performance Institute.

Ricky earned his bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Maryland in 2012. He worked as an engineer at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center before parting ways to pursue personal interests in environmental conservation. He spent two years serving as an AmeriCorps Volunteer with the Maryland Conservation Corps building trails, preserving native wildlife, and leading park improvement projects with Maryland high school students. Being an Energy Auditor at greeNEWit marries Ricky’s technical background with his personal pursuit of environmental conservation in a way he finds incredibly rewarding.

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Compliant Not Confused: Energy Reporting Policies

New National Energy Benchmarking Laws Expose Commercial Real Estate Owners to Big Fines & Big Opportunities

As mandatory energy benchmarking and building energy policy are gaining momentum across the country, cities are using it to promote energy efficiency and drive more rebate and incentive programs. As many as 10 cities now require mandatory annual benchmarking for commercial buildings and set penalties (as much as $100/day) for non-compliance.

 

Below is a list of cities, counties and states that have passed laws requiring benchmarking and reporting for commercial real estate. Current regulations vary in terms of the types and sizes of buildings they affect, in addition to the associated fees.

Cities requiring benchmarking

 

Atlanta, GA

Building Types Affected Size Compliance Deadline
Public/Government Greater Than or Equal To 10,000 Sq. Feet 2015-04-30
Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 10,000 Sq. Feet 2015-08-01
Multi-Family, Non-Residential  
Greater Than or Equal To 10,000 Sq. Feet 2017-06-01

 


Austin, TX

Building Types Affected Size Compliance Deadline
Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 10,000 Sq. Feet 2014-06-01
Multi-Family Greater Than or Equal To 5 Dwellings 2011-06-01
Single-Family ALL 2009-06-01

 

Berkeley, CA

Building Types Affected Size Compliance Deadline
Single-Family Less Than or Equal To 4 Dwellings 2015-12-01
Multi-Family, Non-Residential, Public/Government Greater Than or Equal To 50,000 Sq. Feet 2016-10-01
Multi-Family, Non-Residential, Public/Government Greater Than or Equal To 25,000 Sq. Feet 2017-10-01
Multi-Family, Non-Residential, Public/Government Greater Than or Equal To 15,000 Sq. Feet 2018-10-01
Multi-Family, Non-Residential, Public/Government Greater Than or Equal To 5,000 Sq. Feet 2019-10-01
Multi-Family, Non-Residential, Public/Government ALL 2020-10-01

 

Boston, MA

Building Types Affected Size Compliance Deadline
Public/Government ALL 2013-06-15
Multi-Family Greater Than or Equal To 50,000 Sq. Feet 2015-05-15
Multi-Family Greater Than or Equal To 50 Dwellings 2015-05-15
Multi-Family Greater Than or Equal To 35,000 Sq. Feet 2017-05-15
Multi-Family Greater Than or Equal To 35 Dwellings 2017-05-15
Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 50,000 Sq. Feet 2014-09-15
Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 35,000 Sq. Feet 2016-05-15


 

Boulder, CO

Building Types Affected Size Compliance Deadline
Public/Government Greater Than or Equal To 5,000 Sq. Feet 2016-05-01
Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 50,000 Sq. Feet 2016-08-01
Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 30,000 Sq. Feet 2018-06-01
Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 20,000 Sq. Feet 2020-06-01

 

California

Building Types Affected Size Compliance Deadline
Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 50,000 Sq. Feet TBD
Multi-Family Greater Than or Equal To 50,000 Sq. Feet TBD

 

Cambridge, MA

Building Types Affected Size Compliance Deadline
Public/Government Greater Than or Equal To 10,000 Sq. Feet 2014-12-31
Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 50,000 Sq. Feet 2015-05-01
Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 25,000 Sq. Feet 2016-05-01
Multi-Family Greater Than or Equal To 50 Dwellings 2015-05-01

 

Chicago, IL

Building Types Affected Size Compliance Deadline
Public/Government Greater Than or Equal To 250,000 Sq. Feet 2014-06-01
Public/Government Greater Than or Equal To 50,000 Sq. Feet 2015-06-01
Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 250,000 Sq. Feet 2014-06-01
Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 50,000 Sq. Feet 2015-06-01
Multi-Family Greater Than or Equal To 250,000 Sq. Feet 2015-06-01
Multi-Family Greater Than or Equal To 50,000 Sq. Feet 2016-06-01

 

Kansas City, MO

Building Types Affected Size Compliance Deadline
Public/Government Greater Than or Equal To 10,000 Sq. Feet 2016-05-01
Multi-Family, Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 50,000 Sq. Feet 2018-05-01
Multi-Family, Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 100,000 Sq. Feet 2017-05-01

 

Minneapolis, MN

Building Types Affected Size Compliance Deadline
Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 100,000 Sq. Feet 2014-06-01
Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 50,000 Sq. Feet 2015-06-01
Public/Government Greater Than or Equal To 25,000 Sq. Feet 2013-06-01

 

Montgomery County, MD

Building Types Affected Size Compliance Deadline
Public/Government ALL 2015-06-01
Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 250,000 Sq. Feet 2016-06-01
Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 50,000 up to 250,000 Sq. Feet 2017-06-01

 

New York City, NY

Building Types Affected Size Compliance Deadline
Public/Government Greater Than or Equal To 10,000 Sq. Feet 2010-05-01
Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 50,000 Sq. Feet 2011-05-01
Multi-Family Greater Than or Equal To 50,000 Sq. Feet 2011-05-01

 

Philadelphia, PA

Building Types Affected Size Compliance Deadline
Non-Residential, Public/Government Greater Than or Equal To 50,000 Sq. Feet 2013-11-01
Multi-Family Greater Than or Equal To 50,000 Sq. Feet TBD

 

Portland, OR

Building Types Affected Size Compliance Deadline
Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 50,000 Sq. Feet 2016-04-22
Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 20,000 Sq. Feet 2017-04-22

 

San Francisco, CA

Building Types Affected Size Compliance Deadline
Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 50,000 Sq. Feet 2011-10-01
Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 25,000 Sq. Feet 2012-04-01
Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 10,000 Sq. Feet 2013-04-01

 

Seattle, WA

Building Types Affected Size Compliance Deadline
Multi-Family, Non-Residential, Public/Government Greater Than or Equal To 50,000 Sq. Feet 2012-10-01
Multi-Family, Non-Residential, Public/Government Greater Than or Equal To 20,000 Sq. Feet 2013-04-01

 

Washington State

Building Types Affected Size Compliance Deadline
Public/Government Greater Than 10,000 Sq. Feet 2010-07-01
Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 50,000 Sq. Feet 2011-01-01
Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 10,000 Sq. Feet 2012-01-01

 

Washington, D.C.

Building Types Affected Size Compliance Deadline
Public/Government Greater Than or Equal To 10,000 Sq. Feet 2010-04-01
Multi-Family, Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 200,000 Sq. Feet 2013-03-09
Multi-Family, Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 150,000 Sq. Feet 2013-03-09
Multi-Family, Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 100,000 Sq. Feet 2013-04-01
Multi-Family, Non-Residential Greater Than or Equal To 50,000 Sq. Feet 2014-04-01

 

 

Our Services

 

greeNEWit offers support with the following:

  • Automatic annual compliance with benchmarking laws in a subscription model
  • Online access to a monitoring platform for your facility management team
  • Continuous tracking of energy use to measure and verify the effectiveness of any improvements
  • Identification of energy efficiency opportunities based on local rebates and building performance

References:

1 ENERGY STAR, “Federal, State, and Local Governments Leveraging ENERGY STAR,” January 30, 2013; https://www.energystar.gov/ia/business/government/State_Local_Govts_Leveraging_ES.pdf

2 City of Boston, “Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance”; http://www.cityofboston.gov/eeos/reporting

3 Cambridge, MA Gov, “Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance Passes City Council”; https://www.cambridgema.gov/CDD/News/2014/07/buildingenergydisclosureordinancepassescitycouncil.aspx

4 City of Chicago, “Chicago Energy Benchmarking”; http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/progs/env/building-energy-benchmarking---transparency.html

5 City of Minneapolis “Commercial Building Benchmarking and Transparency”; http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/environment/energy

6 City of Boulder “Webinar on Proposed Energy Efficiency and Rating & Reporting Requirements”: https://vimeo.com/122684952

7 Institute for Market Transformation “Building Energy Performance Policy”: http://www.imt.org/policy/building-energy-performance-policy

 

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