AMCA Webinar for Members AMCA DOE Regulatory Update June 19, 20 – 2012 Presented by: Wade Smith, Executive Director Michael Ivanovich, Director of Strategic Energy Initiatives
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Speakers Speakers Wade Smith, PE Executive Director AMCA International Michael Ivanovich Director of Strategic Energy Initiatives AMCA International
Agenda Agenda • History and Status (Michael) • VISION 2020 (Wade) • AMCA Strategy for DOE Regulatory Process (Wade) • Be Aware – Be Active (Michael) • Questions (Wade and Michael)
History History • DOE nudges ASHRAE on fan efficiency • DOE nudges ASHRAE on fan efficiency • Begin certifying FEG ratings (CRP) • Begin certifying FEG ratings (CRP) @ 65% efficiency @ 65% efficiency • ASHRAE Addendum u introduced • ASHRAE Addendum u introduced • ASHRAE collaborates with AMCA • ASHRAE collaborates with AMCA • 2012 IgCC adopts FEG – AMCA 205-10 • 2012 IgCC adopts FEG – AMCA 205-10 • European Union starts regulatory process • European Union starts regulatory process • DOE signals intent to regulate fans • ISO and AMCA fan efficiency standards • DOE signals intent to regulate fans • ISO and AMCA fan efficiency standards • AMCA representatives meet with DOE • AMCA representatives meet with DOE started started • ISO 12759 Fans – Efficiency • ISO 12759 Fans – Efficiency Classification for Fans published Classification for Fans published • AMCA 205-10 Energy Efficiency • AMCA 205-10 Energy Efficiency Classification for Fans published Classification for Fans published Efficiency history starts in 2007
Future Future
ASHRAE 90.1 Language ASHRAE 90.1 Language (Proposed) (Proposed) • National baseline energy code for buildings • Public peer review starts July; headed for 2013 publication • FEG67 • 15 percentage points of peak total efficiency • Lots of exclusions/exemptions
ASHRAE 90.1 Addendum u ASHRAE 90.1 Addendum u • Exceptions – <= 5 HP – Fan arrays, aggregate <= 5 HP – AHRI-certified packaged equipment – Powered roof and powered wall ventilators (PRVs) See full list of exclusions in Notes page
ASHRAE 90.1 (FYI) ASHRAE 90.1 (FYI) • Fan Power Limit • Not well known or understood • Implied fan efficiency requirement –The higher the system resistance, the higher the fan efficiency –At 6-in. w.g., FEG67
2012 IgCC Language 2012 IgCC Language (Final) (Final) • For buildings < 25,000 sq ft • FEG71 for stand-alone supply, return, exhaust fans • 10 percentage points of peak total or static efficiency • Voluntary, above-code adoption
DOE Update DOE Update • Jun 30, 2011: DOE publishes intent –Commercial and industrial fans, blowers, & fume hoods –AMCA responded “collaboratively” • Dec 19, 2011: AMCA meets with DOE –DOE recommends joint proposal • May 19, 2012: AMCA met with Environmental Lobby
Environmental Advocates Environmental Advocates Visit AMCA Visit AMCA • American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy • Appliance Standards Awareness Project • Natural Resources Defense Council
DOE Synopsis DOE Synopsis • Next Steps: –AMCA establishes Board-approved task forces –AMCA negotiates joint proposal –AMCA comments on DOE milestone documents
DOE Synopsis DOE Synopsis • Final regulation due 2015 –Becomes effective in 5 years (2020) –Could be earlier, if agreed in stakeholder proposal to DOE
DOE Regulatory Process DOE Regulatory Process (Abridged) (Abridged) AMCA will comment on these three documents, plus a Test Standard released at time of NOPR Q3 2012 to 2015 Q3 2012 to 2015 1.5 Insert 1.5 Insert Joint Joint Proposal Proposal here here
Aerodynamic Fan Improvements Aerodynamic Fan Improvements • DOE: American fans consume – 0.9 quads of electricity in industry –1.6 quads in commercial buildings –13% of U.S. electricity • We have heard that they will propose –15% improvement in prop fans –3% in airfoil centrifugal
Aerodynamic Fan Improvements Aerodynamic Fan Improvements • ACEEE estimates: – 10% improvement in centrifugal fans is possible – 56% improvement in axial fan efficiency
Where is the Where is the Fan Energy Savings Potential? Fan Energy Savings Potential?
Lab- -Based Regulation vs. Based Regulation vs. Lab Field- -Based Based Field
VISION 2020 VISION 2020 • VISION 2020: –AMCA members proactively establish what they want in 2020 when DOE regulations are in place. • It’s your decision – but you must engage
VISION 2020 VISION 2020 • What you probably DON’T you want: – Obsolete whole fan categories – Expensive R&D and manufacturing investments – Very little (and at-risk) energy savings
VISION 2020 VISION 2020 • AMCA strategy: – Part 1: Shape conventional DOE energy- efficiency requirement for fans • Coverage: Fan types, sizes, applications • Test Standard: Efficiency rating; boundaries of measurement • Labeling: What’s on a fan nameplate? • Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS): – Efficiency metric and threshold (e.g., FEG67)
VISION 2020 VISION 2020 • AMCA strategy: – Part 2: Introduce a NEW system-efficiency requirement as an alternative • Coverage: Fan types, sizes, applications • Test Standard: – Measure fan efficiency in the field after installation – Monitoring and reporting into the future • Labeling: ? • Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) – Expressed in watts/cfm threshold, varies by application
VISION 2020 VISION 2020 • Air-System Approach – Benefits –Shifts regulatory focus from “fans” to “air systems” –More energy savings will result –AMCA members will invest less in product design
VISION 2020 VISION 2020 • Air-System Approach – Benefits –AMCA members will invest less in product design –Fewer models will be made obsolete –AMCA members will sell larger, more efficient fans
VISION 2020 VISION 2020 • Air-System Approach – Challenges –Time, resources –Need AMCA member consensus –Need industry consensus • AHRI? SMACNA? BOMA? –Need environmental lobby consensus
VISION 2020 VISION 2020 • Joint proposal (Part 1 and Part 2) can include: –Professional development and training grants • Engineers, contractors, code officials –Tax incentives or grants –Utility rebates for owners –R&D grants for software development
Next Step – – AMCA Task Forces AMCA Task Forces Next Step • Board of Directors directive: – Establish Air System Efficiency Task Force to develop AMCA-consensus approach – Establish Product Efficiency Task Force to establish product efficiency limits
Next Step – – AMCA Task Forces AMCA Task Forces Next Step • Subcommittees of AMCARC • Fan Committee will operate independently • Marketing Committee will operate independently • There will be “coordinated overlap”
Next Step – – AMCA Task Forces AMCA Task Forces Next Step • Task Forces need broad spectrum of members • Engineers • Sales & Marketing • Executive • Board-approved chair and vice chair • Need Task Forces active by mid-July – Send email to Michael Ivanovich, mivanovich@amca.org
For All Members: For All Members: Be Aware – – Be Active Be Active Be Aware • Public documents and links to websites at www.amca.org/feg/codes-and- standards.aspx • Member-only research papers and resources: –www.amca.org/myamca –Slides from this and future webinars –Task Force minutes and proposals
For All Members: For All Members: Be Aware – – Be Active Be Active Be Aware • AMCA Energy Focus newsletter • AMCA Priority Alerts • Participate in future webinars, surveys, etc. • Call or email AMCA staff at any time with questions, comments
Exit Survey Exit Survey • Please respond to the Exit Survey that will appear when the webinar is completed.
Questions and Discussion Questions and Discussion • Thank you for participating in AMCA’s first interactive Webinar. Wade Smith wsmith@amca.org Ph: 847-704-6300 Michael Ivanovich mivanovich@amca.org Ph: 847-704-6340
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