(2290,3,'2022-04-22 20:11:56','2022-04-22 20:11:56','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"3.22\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Smart Metering\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>What are Smart Meters?</h2>\n<p>Smart meters or advanced meters, a component of the broader smart grid<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\">[1]</a>, use digital meters to record and transmit energy consumption and generation data, namely electricity, but also natural gas or water usage in intervals of an hour or less through a secure wireless network back to the utility and consumer at least daily.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\">[2]</a><span> </span>As opposed to traditional analog or automated meter readers, smart meter technology includes remote reading, two-way communication, support of dynamic pricing,<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\">[3]</a><span> </span>and remote disablement and enablement of supply.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\">[4]</a><span> </span>Energy companies can use data from smart meters to better monitor and manage energy supply and demand, power outages and the integration of clean energy sources into the electric grid. Smart meters provide documentation for participation in utility-sponsored demand response programs, which incentivize consumers to interrupt or adjust energy use by reducing or shifting loads or storing energy during peak demand and periods of higher energy costs or enable utilities to remotely switch electricity services on or off based on the cost or availability of energy.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\">[5]</a><span> </span>For example, consumption data from smart meters can signal a utility or consumer to remotely turn off air-conditioning units to avoid peak load issues or to run appliances during lower demand, lower-cost times of the day (see<span> </span><em>Smart Sensors and Controls</em>).</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_18\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"814\"]<img class=\"wp-image-18 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/NR-Smart-Metering-Fig-1-1.png\" alt=\"Figure 1 – Smart water and gas meters (Source: Pacific Gas and Electric Company).\" width=\"814\" height=\"396\" /> Figure 1 – Smart water and gas meters (Source: Pacific Gas and Electric Company).[/caption][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Data collected from smart meters connected to a smart grid supports the advancement and adoption of distributed energy generation and energy storage technologies, such as wind and solar, and plug-in electric vehicles (see<span> </span><em>Energy Storage and Backup Power Generation</em>).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\">[6]</a><span> </span>By measuring both electricity generated as well as delivered, smart meters can help utilities better manage and control the storage and transmission of renewable power from distributed energy sources and micro-grids to end-users. Smart meter data can also provide consumers with information on when to use, store, or sell on-site renewable energy generation back to the grid and encourage smart electric vehicle charging during off-peak, low-cost hours (see<span> </span><em>Alternative Transportation</em>).</p>\n<h2><strong>Implementing a Smart Meter System</strong></h2>\n<p>Implementing a smart metering system begins with identifying the intended use and goals of the system as this determines the system’s requirements and features. Smart meter systems typically include installation of metering devices, communication networks, and data gathering and processing systems, as well as associated management and installation requirements.</p>\n<p>Non-sub-metered systems bill tenants based on a percentage of the total usage for the entire building. A smart sub-metered system makes billing tenants for their actual usage possible.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\">[7]</a><span> </span>In residential buildings with multiple tenants, smart meters provide individual tenants and the utility company information on electricity, natural gas, and water usage, providing the opportunity to track progress on conservation strategies and participation in demand response programs and to identify opportunities to increase energy efficiency and cost savings.</p>\n<p>Contact local electricity, natural gas, and water service providers for information on smart metering opportunities and demand response programs. In the absence of a utility run program, smart meters can be implemented by homeowners to supply real-time energy and water data for making informed energy choices or to help identify potential equipment issues and leaks, providing energy, water, and cost savings.</p>\n<h3><strong>Example</strong></h3>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.oru.com/en/our-energy-future/technology-innovation/smart-meters\">Orange &amp; Rockland Smart Meter Program</a></p>\n<p>The Orange &amp; Rockland Electric Utility plans to install 400,000 smart meters to residential and commercial customers by 2020. The smart metering program aims to utilize the data from smart meters to boost grid reliability and cut the length of power outages by automatically notifying the utility when outages occur leading to faster restoration. Potential benefits to customers include data on energy use habits to promote behavior change or to signal customers to run building equipment and devices at off-peak hours or when cleaner, renewable energy sources such as solar and wind are available.</p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>\n<p>Smart meters provide benefits to both utility companies and consumers. Data gathered from smart meters provides utilities with information for conducting load forecasting, tracking renewable energy generation and storage, providing better monitoring of service quality, improving management of service outages, and initiating demand response programs.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\">[8]</a><span> </span>Via demand response, smart meters support the shift of loads to off-peak times with more efficient generation from cleaner or renewable sources, reduce the need for additional generation from expensive standby power plants, and resulting air pollution, and prevent supply interruptions, grid congestion, and line losses.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\">[9]</a><span> </span>Benefits to consumers include enhanced customer service, reduced theft due to the remote and real-time meter reading, and the establishment of time-based rates. Smart meters also inform consumers of their real-time energy usage, providing them with data to make informed energy use decisions and potentially change behavior. Smart metering water lines allow homeowners to see consumption trends within the residence and to target areas for improvement.</p>\n<h2><strong>Costs</strong></h2>\n<p>One study estimated that the average commercial customer would pay $7,000 to $10,000 for smart meter technology, which includes transmission and distribution upgrades and various customer costs (primarily the costs of the in-building technologies).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_edn10\" name=\"_ednref10\">[10]</a><span> </span>As an example, Rockland Electric predicts deployment costs of $16.5 million and estimates operational and management expenses over 20 years at $12 million. The utility projects to save $82 million over two decades in reduced labor and outage costs.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_edn11\" name=\"_ednref11\">[11]</a></p>\n<p>For smart water meters, project costs range widely based on the number of customers, the specific metering, and communications technologies selected, the level of software integration, and the state of the metering system before smart metering system implementation.</p>\n<h2><strong>Resiliency</strong></h2>\n<p>Smart meters increase resiliency by supporting the smart grid, which aims to diversify and strengthen the electric grid through better energy management and the integration of cleaner energy sources such as wind and solar as well as electric vehicle charging into the electric grid. During storms or power outages, smart meters help accelerate service restoration by identifying problem areas and efficiently sending work crews, thereby reducing repair costs and total outage times and limiting business closures, health and safety hazards, food spoilage, and inconvenience from schedule disruptions.<span> </span><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_edn12\" name=\"_ednref12\">[12]</a></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[1]</a><span> </span>Smart grids are electricity supply networks that use digital communications technology to detect and react to changes in energy supply and demand and manage the transport of electricity from generation sources to end users.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\">[2]</a><span> </span>U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). 2017. Frequently Asked Questions: Smart Meters. Updated December 7, 2017.<span> </span><a href=\"https://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=108&amp;t=1\">https://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=108&amp;t=1</a><span> </span>(accessed Sept 5, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\">[3]</a><span> </span>Dynamic pricing includes time-of-use pricing, real-time pricing, variable peak pricing, critical peak pricing, and critical or peak time rebates.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\">[4]</a><span> </span>Connected Devices Alliance. 2018. “Intelligent Efficiency –  A Case Study of Barriers and Solutions – Smart Homes.” March 2018.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\">[5]</a><span> </span>Connected Devices Alliance. 2018. “Intelligent Efficiency –  A Case Study of Barriers and Solutions – Smart Homes.” March 2018.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\">[6]</a><span> </span>Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative. “Do smart meters help the environment?”<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.whatissmartgrid.org/faqs/do-smart-meters-help-the-environment\">http://www.whatissmartgrid.org/faqs/do-smart-meters-help-the-environment</a><span> </span>(accessed Sept 6, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\">[7]</a><span> </span>National Conference of State Legislatures “Utility Submetering”<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.ncsl.org/research/energy/utility-submetering.aspx\">http://www.ncsl.org/research/energy/utility-submetering.aspx</a><span> </span>(accessed May 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\">[8]</a><span> </span>2006 FERC Report, 18<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.ferc.gov/legal/staff-reports/demand-response.pdf\">http://www.ferc.gov/legal/staff-reports/demand-response.pdf</a><span> </span>(accessed May 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_ednref9\" name=\"_edn9\">[9]</a><span> </span>Connected Devices Alliance. 2018. “Intelligent Efficiency –  A Case Study of Barriers and Solutions – Smart Homes.” March 2018.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_ednref10\" name=\"_edn10\">[10]</a><span> </span>EPRI, “Estimating the Costs and Benefits of the Smart Grid.”<span> </span><a href=\"https://www.smartgrid.gov/files/Estimating_Costs_Benefits_Smart_Grid_Preliminary_Estimate_In_201103.pdf\">https://www.smartgrid.gov/files/Estimating_Costs_Benefits_Smart_Grid_Preliminary_Estimate_In_201103.pdf</a><span> </span>(accessed May 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_ednref11\" name=\"_edn11\">[11]</a><span> </span>Tom Johnson. 2017. NJ Spotlight. “Is New Jersey Finally Getting Smarter about Smart Meters?”<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/17/09/06/is-new-jersey-finally-getting-smarter-about-smart-meters/\">http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/17/09/06/is-new-jersey-finally-getting-smarter-about-smart-meters/</a><span> </span>(accessed Sept 7, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_ednref12\" name=\"_edn12\">[12]</a><span> </span>DOE. “Smart Grid Investments Improve Grid Reliability, Resilience, and Storm Responses.”<span> </span><a href=\"https://www.smartgrid.gov/files/B2-Master-File-with-edits_120114.pdf\">https://www.smartgrid.gov/files/B2-Master-File-with-edits_120114.pdf</a><span> </span>(accessed May 1, 2018).</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-alternative-transportation/\">Alternative Transportation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-energy-storage-and-back-up-power-generation/\">Energy Storage and Backup Power Generation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/grid-interactive-efficient-buildings-geb/\">Grid-interactive Efficient Homes</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/\">Smart Sensors and Controls</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/\">Solar Islanding and Microgrid-Ready PV Systems</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.gridwise.org/\">GRIDWISE ALLIANCE</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/\">NJ Office of Clean Energy</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://smartenergycc.org/\">Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.smartgrid.gov/\">SmartGrid.Gov</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.whatissmartgrid.org/\">Smart Grid – Where Power is Going?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.bpu.state.nj.us/\">State of NJ Board of Public Utilities</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.ferc.gov/legal/staff-reports/2017/DR-AM-Report2017.pdf\">US FERC, “Assessment of Demand Response and Advanced Metering: December 2017”</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_section]','NR High-Efficiency Lighting Systems and NLCs','','inherit','closed','closed','','2287-revision-v1','','','2022-04-22 20:11:56','2022-04-22 20:11:56','',2287,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2290',0,'revision','',0),(2292,3,'2022-04-22 20:12:00','2022-04-22 20:12:00','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"3.22\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Smart Metering\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>What are Smart Meters?</h2>\n<p>Smart meters or advanced meters, a component of the broader smart grid<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\">[1]</a>, use digital meters to record and transmit energy consumption and generation data, namely electricity, but also natural gas or water usage in intervals of an hour or less through a secure wireless network back to the utility and consumer at least daily.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\">[2]</a><span> </span>As opposed to traditional analog or automated meter readers, smart meter technology includes remote reading, two-way communication, support of dynamic pricing,<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\">[3]</a><span> </span>and remote disablement and enablement of supply.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\">[4]</a><span> </span>Energy companies can use data from smart meters to better monitor and manage energy supply and demand, power outages and the integration of clean energy sources into the electric grid. Smart meters provide documentation for participation in utility-sponsored demand response programs, which incentivize consumers to interrupt or adjust energy use by reducing or shifting loads or storing energy during peak demand and periods of higher energy costs or enable utilities to remotely switch electricity services on or off based on the cost or availability of energy.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\">[5]</a><span> </span>For example, consumption data from smart meters can signal a utility or consumer to remotely turn off air-conditioning units to avoid peak load issues or to run appliances during lower demand, lower-cost times of the day (see<span> </span><em>Smart Sensors and Controls</em>).</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_18\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"814\"]<img class=\"wp-image-18 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/NR-Smart-Metering-Fig-1-1.png\" alt=\"Figure 1 – Smart water and gas meters (Source: Pacific Gas and Electric Company).\" width=\"814\" height=\"396\" /> Figure 1 – Smart water and gas meters (Source: Pacific Gas and Electric Company).[/caption][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Data collected from smart meters connected to a smart grid supports the advancement and adoption of distributed energy generation and energy storage technologies, such as wind and solar, and plug-in electric vehicles (see<span> </span><em>Energy Storage and Backup Power Generation</em>).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\">[6]</a><span> </span>By measuring both electricity generated as well as delivered, smart meters can help utilities better manage and control the storage and transmission of renewable power from distributed energy sources and micro-grids to end-users. Smart meter data can also provide consumers with information on when to use, store, or sell on-site renewable energy generation back to the grid and encourage smart electric vehicle charging during off-peak, low-cost hours (see<span> </span><em>Alternative Transportation</em>).</p>\n<h2><strong>Implementing a Smart Meter System</strong></h2>\n<p>Implementing a smart metering system begins with identifying the intended use and goals of the system as this determines the system’s requirements and features. Smart meter systems typically include installation of metering devices, communication networks, and data gathering and processing systems, as well as associated management and installation requirements.</p>\n<p>Non-sub-metered systems bill tenants based on a percentage of the total usage for the entire building. A smart sub-metered system makes billing tenants for their actual usage possible.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\">[7]</a><span> </span>In residential buildings with multiple tenants, smart meters provide individual tenants and the utility company information on electricity, natural gas, and water usage, providing the opportunity to track progress on conservation strategies and participation in demand response programs and to identify opportunities to increase energy efficiency and cost savings.</p>\n<p>Contact local electricity, natural gas, and water service providers for information on smart metering opportunities and demand response programs. In the absence of a utility run program, smart meters can be implemented by homeowners to supply real-time energy and water data for making informed energy choices or to help identify potential equipment issues and leaks, providing energy, water, and cost savings.</p>\n<h3><strong>Example</strong></h3>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.oru.com/en/our-energy-future/technology-innovation/smart-meters\">Orange &amp; Rockland Smart Meter Program</a></p>\n<p>The Orange &amp; Rockland Electric Utility plans to install 400,000 smart meters to residential and commercial customers by 2020. The smart metering program aims to utilize the data from smart meters to boost grid reliability and cut the length of power outages by automatically notifying the utility when outages occur leading to faster restoration. Potential benefits to customers include data on energy use habits to promote behavior change or to signal customers to run building equipment and devices at off-peak hours or when cleaner, renewable energy sources such as solar and wind are available.</p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>\n<p>Smart meters provide benefits to both utility companies and consumers. Data gathered from smart meters provides utilities with information for conducting load forecasting, tracking renewable energy generation and storage, providing better monitoring of service quality, improving management of service outages, and initiating demand response programs.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\">[8]</a><span> </span>Via demand response, smart meters support the shift of loads to off-peak times with more efficient generation from cleaner or renewable sources, reduce the need for additional generation from expensive standby power plants, and resulting air pollution, and prevent supply interruptions, grid congestion, and line losses.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\">[9]</a><span> </span>Benefits to consumers include enhanced customer service, reduced theft due to the remote and real-time meter reading, and the establishment of time-based rates. Smart meters also inform consumers of their real-time energy usage, providing them with data to make informed energy use decisions and potentially change behavior. Smart metering water lines allow homeowners to see consumption trends within the residence and to target areas for improvement.</p>\n<h2><strong>Costs</strong></h2>\n<p>One study estimated that the average commercial customer would pay $7,000 to $10,000 for smart meter technology, which includes transmission and distribution upgrades and various customer costs (primarily the costs of the in-building technologies).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_edn10\" name=\"_ednref10\">[10]</a><span> </span>As an example, Rockland Electric predicts deployment costs of $16.5 million and estimates operational and management expenses over 20 years at $12 million. The utility projects to save $82 million over two decades in reduced labor and outage costs.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_edn11\" name=\"_ednref11\">[11]</a></p>\n<p>For smart water meters, project costs range widely based on the number of customers, the specific metering, and communications technologies selected, the level of software integration, and the state of the metering system before smart metering system implementation.</p>\n<h2><strong>Resiliency</strong></h2>\n<p>Smart meters increase resiliency by supporting the smart grid, which aims to diversify and strengthen the electric grid through better energy management and the integration of cleaner energy sources such as wind and solar as well as electric vehicle charging into the electric grid. During storms or power outages, smart meters help accelerate service restoration by identifying problem areas and efficiently sending work crews, thereby reducing repair costs and total outage times and limiting business closures, health and safety hazards, food spoilage, and inconvenience from schedule disruptions.<span> </span><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_edn12\" name=\"_ednref12\">[12]</a></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[1]</a><span> </span>Smart grids are electricity supply networks that use digital communications technology to detect and react to changes in energy supply and demand and manage the transport of electricity from generation sources to end users.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\">[2]</a><span> </span>U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). 2017. Frequently Asked Questions: Smart Meters. Updated December 7, 2017.<span> </span><a href=\"https://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=108&amp;t=1\">https://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=108&amp;t=1</a><span> </span>(accessed Sept 5, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\">[3]</a><span> </span>Dynamic pricing includes time-of-use pricing, real-time pricing, variable peak pricing, critical peak pricing, and critical or peak time rebates.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\">[4]</a><span> </span>Connected Devices Alliance. 2018. “Intelligent Efficiency –  A Case Study of Barriers and Solutions – Smart Homes.” March 2018.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\">[5]</a><span> </span>Connected Devices Alliance. 2018. “Intelligent Efficiency –  A Case Study of Barriers and Solutions – Smart Homes.” March 2018.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\">[6]</a><span> </span>Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative. “Do smart meters help the environment?”<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.whatissmartgrid.org/faqs/do-smart-meters-help-the-environment\">http://www.whatissmartgrid.org/faqs/do-smart-meters-help-the-environment</a><span> </span>(accessed Sept 6, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\">[7]</a><span> </span>National Conference of State Legislatures “Utility Submetering”<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.ncsl.org/research/energy/utility-submetering.aspx\">http://www.ncsl.org/research/energy/utility-submetering.aspx</a><span> </span>(accessed May 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\">[8]</a><span> </span>2006 FERC Report, 18<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.ferc.gov/legal/staff-reports/demand-response.pdf\">http://www.ferc.gov/legal/staff-reports/demand-response.pdf</a><span> </span>(accessed May 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_ednref9\" name=\"_edn9\">[9]</a><span> </span>Connected Devices Alliance. 2018. “Intelligent Efficiency –  A Case Study of Barriers and Solutions – Smart Homes.” March 2018.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_ednref10\" name=\"_edn10\">[10]</a><span> </span>EPRI, “Estimating the Costs and Benefits of the Smart Grid.”<span> </span><a href=\"https://www.smartgrid.gov/files/Estimating_Costs_Benefits_Smart_Grid_Preliminary_Estimate_In_201103.pdf\">https://www.smartgrid.gov/files/Estimating_Costs_Benefits_Smart_Grid_Preliminary_Estimate_In_201103.pdf</a><span> </span>(accessed May 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_ednref11\" name=\"_edn11\">[11]</a><span> </span>Tom Johnson. 2017. NJ Spotlight. “Is New Jersey Finally Getting Smarter about Smart Meters?”<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/17/09/06/is-new-jersey-finally-getting-smarter-about-smart-meters/\">http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/17/09/06/is-new-jersey-finally-getting-smarter-about-smart-meters/</a><span> </span>(accessed Sept 7, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/#_ednref12\" name=\"_edn12\">[12]</a><span> </span>DOE. “Smart Grid Investments Improve Grid Reliability, Resilience, and Storm Responses.”<span> </span><a href=\"https://www.smartgrid.gov/files/B2-Master-File-with-edits_120114.pdf\">https://www.smartgrid.gov/files/B2-Master-File-with-edits_120114.pdf</a><span> </span>(accessed May 1, 2018).</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-alternative-transportation/\">Alternative Transportation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-energy-storage-and-back-up-power-generation/\">Energy Storage and Backup Power Generation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/grid-interactive-efficient-buildings-geb/\">Grid-interactive Efficient Homes</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/\">Smart Sensors and Controls</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/\">Solar Islanding and Microgrid-Ready PV Systems</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.gridwise.org/\">GRIDWISE ALLIANCE</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/\">NJ Office of Clean Energy</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://smartenergycc.org/\">Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.smartgrid.gov/\">SmartGrid.Gov</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.whatissmartgrid.org/\">Smart Grid – Where Power is Going?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.bpu.state.nj.us/\">State of NJ Board of Public Utilities</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.ferc.gov/legal/staff-reports/2017/DR-AM-Report2017.pdf\">US FERC, “Assessment of Demand Response and Advanced Metering: December 2017”</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_section]','NR Smart Metering','','inherit','closed','closed','','2287-revision-v1','','','2022-04-22 20:12:00','2022-04-22 20:12:00','',2287,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2292',0,'revision','',0),(2293,3,'2022-04-22 20:13:55','2022-04-22 20:13:55','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"3.22\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Smart Sensors and Controls\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong><b>What are Smart Sensors and Controls?</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Smart sensors are devices that monitor conditions of the physical environment such as temperature, air flow, moisture, humidity, and lighting and daylighting levels, offer smoke and CO detection, and collect data about real-time occupancy, and energy and water use. Electronic actuators process these measurements, and smart controls utilize the data to adjust home conditions and optimize home performance in such areas as home entertainment, energy-efficiency, safety and security, and water and landscape irrigation.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a><span> </span>A smart home system consists of an integrated network of sensors and controls that use a communications network through a hub or central interface to provide monitoring, programming, and scheduling capabilities remotely or through an automated system based on user preferences and sensor inputs.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_52\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"584\"]<img class=\"wp-image-52 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/NR-Smart-Sensors-and-Controls-Fig-1.png\" alt=\"Figure 1. Illustration of a Smart Home Source: Connected Devices Alliance 2018.\" width=\"584\" height=\"536\" /> Figure 1. Illustration of a Smart Home Source: Connected Devices Alliance 2018.[/caption][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Controllable appliances and devices include heating and hot water systems, lighting, windows and shading devices, garage doors and locks, refrigerators and freezers, dishwashers and ovens, TVs and audio equipment, washing machines and clothes dryers, and sprinkler systems.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a><span> </span>For example, smart thermostats contain sensors to measure and ensure proper humidity levels and temperature settings and can be controlled remotely by household members or automated to adjust the temperature according to occupancy patterns. Smart appliances such as refrigerators and freezers use sensors and controls to remotely track and manage variables such as temperature, humidity, and energy use. Demand response enabled devices, including smart thermostats and certain appliances, can be controlled remotely by an energy provider to reduce peak power demand.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a><span> </span>Smart lights connected to smart home hubs allow users to dim lights and to schedule lights to turn on and off based on pre-programmed times, occupancy patterns or motion sensors (see<span> </span><em><i>High-Efficiency Lighting Systems and Networked Lighting Controls</i></em>). Smart solar window films adjust window tints based on incoming daylight; window shading systems use auto-controlled devices that open and close at specific times of the day to manage light levels and solar heat gain (see<span> </span><em><i>Energy-Efficient Windows and Glare and Solar Heat Gain Reduction</i></em>).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a><span> </span>Smart plug load controls, including smart outlets and advanced power strips, use scheduling, motion sensing, or load detection to turn off electronics and equipment when not in use. Smoke detectors enable automated sprinkler systems to function correctly, and CO sensors trigger alarms to protect occupants before exposure to dangerous CO levels. Smart security systems automatically unlock doors for residents using different types of sensors such as facial recognition or mobile phone GPS and use motion sensors to detect movement in empty spaces. Smart water metering and irrigation systems use sensors to monitor water use, detect leaks, and prevent irrigation systems from running when it is raining or when unnecessary.</p>\n<p>Smart home technologies can connect users to a smart grid (see<span> </span><em><i>Smart Metering</i></em>). Smart metered homes utilize advanced meters that record and communicate electricity consumption in short-time intervals back to the utility, providing two-way communication, support for advance monitoring and payment systems, and remote disablement and enablement of supply.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a><span> </span>Smart metered homes with in-home renewable energy generation (see<span> </span><em><i>Photovoltaic Systems and On-Site Wind Energy Generation Systems</i></em>) and energy storage (see<em><i><span> </span>Energy Storage and Back-up Power Generation</i></em>) can signal homeowners to use renewable electricity when available, store excess when not needed or sell excess electricity to the grid. Electric vehicles can provide energy storage for energy generated in-house or from the grid when other demand is low (see<span> </span><em><i>Alternative Transportation</i></em>).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a><span> </span>Demand response ready devices and appliances can be automatically controlled by energy providers or incentivized through demand response programs to motivate consumers to reduce or shift energy use to off-peak hours.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a></p>\n<h2><strong><b>How to Incorporate Smart Controls</b></strong></h2>\n<p>A home can incorporate multiple smart home technologies or a single service such as a smart lighting system or smart security system depending on the needs and desires of the household. Look for devices with interoperability between smart home technologies and with demand response functionality to allow for changes and updates over time as new products, services and incentive programs become available.</p>\n<p>While sensors and controls may require cabling and cable pathways, an increasing number of applications now offer wireless capabilities. While sensors that do not depend on external power are available and recommended, sensors and controls that do rely on the grid and network connections require backup options for electric power and network connection in case of a power or network failure.</p>\n<p>Contact the<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/commercial-industrial/home/home\">NJ Office of Clean Energy</a><span> </span>to learn about current incentives and programs that support smart home technologies that increase energy-efficiency.</p>\n<h3><strong><b>Example</b></strong></h3>\n<p><a href=\"https://edna.iea-4e.org/news/case-study-smart-homes\">Intelligent Efficiency – A Case Study of Barriers and Solutions to Smart Homes</a></p>\n<p>This case study conducted by the Connected Devices Alliance provides a glossary of definitions on smart home technologies as well as an overview of the current barriers and potential market drivers and policymaker solutions to widespread adoption of integrated and interoperable smart home technologies.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Benefits</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Smart home technologies provide tools to detect and manage home operations, home entertainment, safety and security, comfort, and energy and water performance, resulting in better equipment maintenance, higher occupant satisfaction, and reduced energy and water consumption and costs. For example, giving homeowners remote access to manually adjust schedules and settings or automatic controls based on prescribed settings potentially can save energy and costs by reducing resource consumption when spaces are unoccupied.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a></p>\n<h2><strong><b>Costs</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Smart home devices cost more than traditional devices, and there are often installation costs and service costs. The initial cost, energy savings, and payback of smart technologies vary depending on the technology’s features and capabilities. Advances in wireless technologies have also lowered installation costs compared to wired devices.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Resiliency</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Smart sensors and controls contribute to a home’s resiliency by providing real-time feedback on the status of a home’s heating, cooling, and safety and security systems, notifying homeowners when and where a problem exists, and providing remote access for turning systems on or off during potential power outages or other disruptive events. Smart sensors that do not rely on external power or wired networks can continue to provide feedback during power outages. Smart metering and smart devices and appliances with demand response ready equipment also benefit the energy system and promote resiliency by supporting grid stability, reducing peak energy demand, and increasing the use of renewable energy.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a><span> </span>Marina Sofos. 2018. “Sensor and Control Technologies: R&amp;D Overview.” Building Technologies Office (BTO). U.S. Department of Energy: Office of Energy Efficiency &amp; Renewable Energy. BTO Peer Review. April 30, 2018.<span> </span><a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2018/05/f52/Sofos-Peer-Review-S%26C-043018.pdf\">https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2018/05/f52/Sofos-Peer-Review-S%26C-043018.pdf</a><span> </span>(accessed Aug 13, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a><span> </span>Connected Devices Alliance (CDA). 2018. “Intelligent Efficiency –  A Case Study of Barriers and Solutions – Smart Homes.” March 2018.<span> </span><a href=\"https://edna.iea-4e.org/news/case-study-smart-homes\">https://edna.iea-4e.org/news/case-study-smart-homes</a><span> </span>(accessed August 17, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a><span> </span>Charlie Wilson et al. 2017. “Benefits and Risks of Smart Home Technologies.” Energy Policy. Volume 103, April 2017, pages 72-83.<span> </span><a href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S030142151630711X\">https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S030142151630711X?via%3Dihub</a><span> </span>(accessed August 16, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a><span> </span>Connected Devices Alliance (CDA). 2018. “Intelligent Efficiency –  A Case Study of Barriers and Solutions – Smart Homes.” March 2018.<span> </span><a href=\"https://edna.iea-4e.org/news/case-study-smart-homes\">https://edna.iea-4e.org/news/case-study-smart-homes</a><span> </span>(accessed August 17, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a><span> </span>Christopher Perry. 2017. “Smart Buildings: A Deeper Dive into Market Segments.” December 2017. American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.<span> </span><a href=\"http://aceee.org/sites/default/files/publications/researchreports/a1703.pdf\">http://aceee.org/sites/default/files/publications/researchreports/a1703.pdf</a><span> </span>(accessed August 13, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a><span> </span>Connected Devices Alliance (CDA). 2018. “Intelligent Efficiency –  A Case Study of Barriers and Solutions – Smart Homes.” March 2018.<span> </span><a href=\"https://edna.iea-4e.org/news/case-study-smart-homes\">https://edna.iea-4e.org/news/case-study-smart-homes</a><span> </span>(accessed August 17, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a><span> </span>Ibid.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a><span> </span>Smart Home. Home Automation Buying Guide.<span> </span><a href=\"https://www.cnet.com/news/smart-home-buying-guide-home-automation/\">https://www.cnet.com/news/smart-home-buying-guide-home-automation/</a>  (accessed May 3, 2018)</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-alternative-transportation/\">Alternative Transportation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-energy-efficient-windows/\">Energy-Efficient Windows</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-glare-and-heat-gain-reduction/\">Glare and Heat Gain Reduction</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-glare-and-heat-gain-reduction/\">High-Efficiency Lighting Systems and Networked Lighting Controls</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/\">Smart Metering</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-biomass-energy-systems/\">Photovoltaic (PV) Systems</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-onsite-wind-energy-systems/\">On-Site Wind Energy Systems</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-energy-storage-and-back-up-power-generation/\">Energy Storage and Back-up Power Generation</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://aceee.org/\">American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://cda.iea-4e.org/\">The Connected Devices Alliance (CDA) Centre of Excellence</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/residential/home/home\">New Jersey Office of Clean Energy</a></li>\n<li>ENERGY STAR\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energystar.gov/products/heating_cooling/smart_thermostats\">Smart Thermostats</a><u></u></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energystar.gov/sites/default/files/asset/document/ProgrammableThermostat_Calculator.xls\">Programmable Thermostat Calculator</a></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.smartbuildingscenter.org/\">Smart Buildings Center</a><u></u></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.smartgrid.gov/the_smart_grid/smart_home.html\">SmartGrid.Gov – Smart Home</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/resources/smart-controls\">Whole Building Design Guide – Smart Controls</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_section]','NR Smart Sensors and Controls','','publish','closed','closed','','nr-smart-sensors-and-controls','','','2022-06-23 19:38:37','2022-06-23 19:38:37','',0,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2293',0,'post','',0),(2295,3,'2022-04-22 20:13:55','2022-04-22 20:13:55','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"3.22\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Smart Sensors and Controls\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong><b>What are Smart Sensors and Controls?</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Smart sensors are devices that monitor conditions of the physical environment such as temperature, air flow, moisture, humidity, and lighting and daylighting levels, offer smoke and CO detection, and collect data about real-time occupancy, and energy and water use. Electronic actuators process these measurements, and smart controls utilize the data to adjust home conditions and optimize home performance in such areas as home entertainment, energy-efficiency, safety and security, and water and landscape irrigation.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a><span> </span>A smart home system consists of an integrated network of sensors and controls that use a communications network through a hub or central interface to provide monitoring, programming, and scheduling capabilities remotely or through an automated system based on user preferences and sensor inputs.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_52\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"584\"]<img class=\"wp-image-52 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/NR-Smart-Sensors-and-Controls-Fig-1.png\" alt=\"Figure 1. Illustration of a Smart Home Source: Connected Devices Alliance 2018.\" width=\"584\" height=\"536\" /> Figure 1. Illustration of a Smart Home Source: Connected Devices Alliance 2018.[/caption][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Controllable appliances and devices include heating and hot water systems, lighting, windows and shading devices, garage doors and locks, refrigerators and freezers, dishwashers and ovens, TVs and audio equipment, washing machines and clothes dryers, and sprinkler systems.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a><span> </span>For example, smart thermostats contain sensors to measure and ensure proper humidity levels and temperature settings and can be controlled remotely by household members or automated to adjust the temperature according to occupancy patterns. Smart appliances such as refrigerators and freezers use sensors and controls to remotely track and manage variables such as temperature, humidity, and energy use. Demand response enabled devices, including smart thermostats and certain appliances, can be controlled remotely by an energy provider to reduce peak power demand.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a><span> </span>Smart lights connected to smart home hubs allow users to dim lights and to schedule lights to turn on and off based on pre-programmed times, occupancy patterns or motion sensors (see<span> </span><em><i>High-Efficiency Lighting Systems and Networked Lighting Controls</i></em>). Smart solar window films adjust window tints based on incoming daylight; window shading systems use auto-controlled devices that open and close at specific times of the day to manage light levels and solar heat gain (see<span> </span><em><i>Energy-Efficient Windows and Glare and Solar Heat Gain Reduction</i></em>).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a><span> </span>Smart plug load controls, including smart outlets and advanced power strips, use scheduling, motion sensing, or load detection to turn off electronics and equipment when not in use. Smoke detectors enable automated sprinkler systems to function correctly, and CO sensors trigger alarms to protect occupants before exposure to dangerous CO levels. Smart security systems automatically unlock doors for residents using different types of sensors such as facial recognition or mobile phone GPS and use motion sensors to detect movement in empty spaces. Smart water metering and irrigation systems use sensors to monitor water use, detect leaks, and prevent irrigation systems from running when it is raining or when unnecessary.</p>\n<p>Smart home technologies can connect users to a smart grid (see<span> </span><em><i>Smart Metering</i></em>). Smart metered homes utilize advanced meters that record and communicate electricity consumption in short-time intervals back to the utility, providing two-way communication, support for advance monitoring and payment systems, and remote disablement and enablement of supply.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a><span> </span>Smart metered homes with in-home renewable energy generation (see<span> </span><em><i>Photovoltaic Systems and On-Site Wind Energy Generation Systems</i></em>) and energy storage (see<em><i><span> </span>Energy Storage and Back-up Power Generation</i></em>) can signal homeowners to use renewable electricity when available, store excess when not needed or sell excess electricity to the grid. Electric vehicles can provide energy storage for energy generated in-house or from the grid when other demand is low (see<span> </span><em><i>Alternative Transportation</i></em>).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a><span> </span>Demand response ready devices and appliances can be automatically controlled by energy providers or incentivized through demand response programs to motivate consumers to reduce or shift energy use to off-peak hours.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a></p>\n<h2><strong><b>How to Incorporate Smart Controls</b></strong></h2>\n<p>A home can incorporate multiple smart home technologies or a single service such as a smart lighting system or smart security system depending on the needs and desires of the household. Look for devices with interoperability between smart home technologies and with demand response functionality to allow for changes and updates over time as new products, services and incentive programs become available.</p>\n<p>While sensors and controls may require cabling and cable pathways, an increasing number of applications now offer wireless capabilities. While sensors that do not depend on external power are available and recommended, sensors and controls that do rely on the grid and network connections require backup options for electric power and network connection in case of a power or network failure.</p>\n<p>Contact the<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/commercial-industrial/home/home\">NJ Office of Clean Energy</a><span> </span>to learn about current incentives and programs that support smart home technologies that increase energy-efficiency.</p>\n<h3><strong><b>Example</b></strong></h3>\n<p><a href=\"https://edna.iea-4e.org/news/case-study-smart-homes\">Intelligent Efficiency – A Case Study of Barriers and Solutions to Smart Homes</a></p>\n<p>This case study conducted by the Connected Devices Alliance provides a glossary of definitions on smart home technologies as well as an overview of the current barriers and potential market drivers and policymaker solutions to widespread adoption of integrated and interoperable smart home technologies.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Benefits</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Smart home technologies provide tools to detect and manage home operations, home entertainment, safety and security, comfort, and energy and water performance, resulting in better equipment maintenance, higher occupant satisfaction, and reduced energy and water consumption and costs. For example, giving homeowners remote access to manually adjust schedules and settings or automatic controls based on prescribed settings potentially can save energy and costs by reducing resource consumption when spaces are unoccupied.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a></p>\n<h2><strong><b>Costs</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Smart home devices cost more than traditional devices, and there are often installation costs and service costs. The initial cost, energy savings, and payback of smart technologies vary depending on the technology’s features and capabilities. Advances in wireless technologies have also lowered installation costs compared to wired devices.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Resiliency</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Smart sensors and controls contribute to a home’s resiliency by providing real-time feedback on the status of a home’s heating, cooling, and safety and security systems, notifying homeowners when and where a problem exists, and providing remote access for turning systems on or off during potential power outages or other disruptive events. Smart sensors that do not rely on external power or wired networks can continue to provide feedback during power outages. Smart metering and smart devices and appliances with demand response ready equipment also benefit the energy system and promote resiliency by supporting grid stability, reducing peak energy demand, and increasing the use of renewable energy.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a><span> </span>Marina Sofos. 2018. “Sensor and Control Technologies: R&amp;D Overview.” Building Technologies Office (BTO). U.S. Department of Energy: Office of Energy Efficiency &amp; Renewable Energy. BTO Peer Review. April 30, 2018.<span> </span><a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2018/05/f52/Sofos-Peer-Review-S%26C-043018.pdf\">https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2018/05/f52/Sofos-Peer-Review-S%26C-043018.pdf</a><span> </span>(accessed Aug 13, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a><span> </span>Connected Devices Alliance (CDA). 2018. “Intelligent Efficiency –  A Case Study of Barriers and Solutions – Smart Homes.” March 2018.<span> </span><a href=\"https://edna.iea-4e.org/news/case-study-smart-homes\">https://edna.iea-4e.org/news/case-study-smart-homes</a><span> </span>(accessed August 17, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a><span> </span>Charlie Wilson et al. 2017. “Benefits and Risks of Smart Home Technologies.” Energy Policy. Volume 103, April 2017, pages 72-83.<span> </span><a href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S030142151630711X?via%3Dihub\">https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S030142151630711X?via%3Dihub</a><span> </span>(accessed August 16, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a><span> </span>Connected Devices Alliance (CDA). 2018. “Intelligent Efficiency –  A Case Study of Barriers and Solutions – Smart Homes.” March 2018.<span> </span><a href=\"https://edna.iea-4e.org/news/case-study-smart-homes\">https://edna.iea-4e.org/news/case-study-smart-homes</a><span> </span>(accessed August 17, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a><span> </span>Christopher Perry. 2017. “Smart Buildings: A Deeper Dive into Market Segments.” December 2017. American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.<span> </span><a href=\"http://aceee.org/sites/default/files/publications/researchreports/a1703.pdf\">http://aceee.org/sites/default/files/publications/researchreports/a1703.pdf</a><span> </span>(accessed August 13, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a><span> </span>Connected Devices Alliance (CDA). 2018. “Intelligent Efficiency –  A Case Study of Barriers and Solutions – Smart Homes.” March 2018.<span> </span><a href=\"https://edna.iea-4e.org/news/case-study-smart-homes\">https://edna.iea-4e.org/news/case-study-smart-homes</a><span> </span>(accessed August 17, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a><span> </span>Ibid.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a><span> </span>Smart Home. Home Automation Buying Guide.<span> </span><a href=\"https://www.cnet.com/news/smart-home-buying-guide-home-automation/\">https://www.cnet.com/news/smart-home-buying-guide-home-automation/</a>  (accessed May 3, 2018)</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-alternative-transportation/\">Alternative Transportation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-energy-efficient-windows/\">Energy-Efficient Windows</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-glare-and-heat-gain-reduction/\">Glare and Heat Gain Reduction</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-glare-and-heat-gain-reduction/\">High-Efficiency Lighting Systems and Networked Lighting Controls</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/\">Smart Metering</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-biomass-energy-systems/\">Photovoltaic (PV) Systems</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-onsite-wind-energy-systems/\">On-Site Wind Energy Systems</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-energy-storage-and-back-up-power-generation/\">Energy Storage and Back-up Power Generation</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://aceee.org/\">American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://cda.iea-4e.org/\">The Connected Devices Alliance (CDA) Centre of Excellence</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/residential/home/home\">New Jersey Office of Clean Energy</a></li>\n<li>ENERGY STAR\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energystar.gov/products/heating_cooling/smart_thermostats\">Smart Thermostats</a><u></u></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energystar.gov/sites/default/files/asset/document/ProgrammableThermostat_Calculator.xls\">Programmable Thermostat Calculator</a></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.smartbuildingscenter.org/\">Smart Buildings Center</a><u></u></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.smartgrid.gov/the_smart_grid/smart_home.html\">SmartGrid.Gov – Smart Home</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/resources/smart-controls\">Whole Building Design Guide – Smart Controls</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_section]','NR Smart Sensors and Controls','','inherit','closed','closed','','2293-revision-v1','','','2022-04-22 20:13:55','2022-04-22 20:13:55','',2293,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2295',0,'revision','',0),(2296,3,'2022-04-22 20:13:55','2022-04-22 20:13:55','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"3.22\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Smart Sensors and Controls\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong><b>What are Smart Sensors and Controls?</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Smart sensors are devices that monitor conditions of the physical environment such as temperature, air flow, moisture, humidity, and lighting and daylighting levels, offer smoke and CO detection, and collect data about real-time occupancy, and energy and water use. Electronic actuators process these measurements, and smart controls utilize the data to adjust home conditions and optimize home performance in such areas as home entertainment, energy-efficiency, safety and security, and water and landscape irrigation.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a><span> </span>A smart home system consists of an integrated network of sensors and controls that use a communications network through a hub or central interface to provide monitoring, programming, and scheduling capabilities remotely or through an automated system based on user preferences and sensor inputs.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_52\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"584\"]<img class=\"wp-image-52 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/NR-Smart-Sensors-and-Controls-Fig-1.png\" alt=\"Figure 1. Illustration of a Smart Home Source: Connected Devices Alliance 2018.\" width=\"584\" height=\"536\" /> Figure 1. Illustration of a Smart Home Source: Connected Devices Alliance 2018.[/caption][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Controllable appliances and devices include heating and hot water systems, lighting, windows and shading devices, garage doors and locks, refrigerators and freezers, dishwashers and ovens, TVs and audio equipment, washing machines and clothes dryers, and sprinkler systems.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a><span> </span>For example, smart thermostats contain sensors to measure and ensure proper humidity levels and temperature settings and can be controlled remotely by household members or automated to adjust the temperature according to occupancy patterns. Smart appliances such as refrigerators and freezers use sensors and controls to remotely track and manage variables such as temperature, humidity, and energy use. Demand response enabled devices, including smart thermostats and certain appliances, can be controlled remotely by an energy provider to reduce peak power demand.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a><span> </span>Smart lights connected to smart home hubs allow users to dim lights and to schedule lights to turn on and off based on pre-programmed times, occupancy patterns or motion sensors (see<span> </span><em><i>High-Efficiency Lighting Systems and Networked Lighting Controls</i></em>). Smart solar window films adjust window tints based on incoming daylight; window shading systems use auto-controlled devices that open and close at specific times of the day to manage light levels and solar heat gain (see<span> </span><em><i>Energy-Efficient Windows and Glare and Solar Heat Gain Reduction</i></em>).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a><span> </span>Smart plug load controls, including smart outlets and advanced power strips, use scheduling, motion sensing, or load detection to turn off electronics and equipment when not in use. Smoke detectors enable automated sprinkler systems to function correctly, and CO sensors trigger alarms to protect occupants before exposure to dangerous CO levels. Smart security systems automatically unlock doors for residents using different types of sensors such as facial recognition or mobile phone GPS and use motion sensors to detect movement in empty spaces. Smart water metering and irrigation systems use sensors to monitor water use, detect leaks, and prevent irrigation systems from running when it is raining or when unnecessary.</p>\n<p>Smart home technologies can connect users to a smart grid (see<span> </span><em><i>Smart Metering</i></em>). Smart metered homes utilize advanced meters that record and communicate electricity consumption in short-time intervals back to the utility, providing two-way communication, support for advance monitoring and payment systems, and remote disablement and enablement of supply.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a><span> </span>Smart metered homes with in-home renewable energy generation (see<span> </span><em><i>Photovoltaic Systems and On-Site Wind Energy Generation Systems</i></em>) and energy storage (see<em><i><span> </span>Energy Storage and Back-up Power Generation</i></em>) can signal homeowners to use renewable electricity when available, store excess when not needed or sell excess electricity to the grid. Electric vehicles can provide energy storage for energy generated in-house or from the grid when other demand is low (see<span> </span><em><i>Alternative Transportation</i></em>).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a><span> </span>Demand response ready devices and appliances can be automatically controlled by energy providers or incentivized through demand response programs to motivate consumers to reduce or shift energy use to off-peak hours.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a></p>\n<h2><strong><b>How to Incorporate Smart Controls</b></strong></h2>\n<p>A home can incorporate multiple smart home technologies or a single service such as a smart lighting system or smart security system depending on the needs and desires of the household. Look for devices with interoperability between smart home technologies and with demand response functionality to allow for changes and updates over time as new products, services and incentive programs become available.</p>\n<p>While sensors and controls may require cabling and cable pathways, an increasing number of applications now offer wireless capabilities. While sensors that do not depend on external power are available and recommended, sensors and controls that do rely on the grid and network connections require backup options for electric power and network connection in case of a power or network failure.</p>\n<p>Contact the<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/commercial-industrial/home/home\">NJ Office of Clean Energy</a><span> </span>to learn about current incentives and programs that support smart home technologies that increase energy-efficiency.</p>\n<h3><strong><b>Example</b></strong></h3>\n<p><a href=\"https://edna.iea-4e.org/news/case-study-smart-homes\">Intelligent Efficiency – A Case Study of Barriers and Solutions to Smart Homes</a></p>\n<p>This case study conducted by the Connected Devices Alliance provides a glossary of definitions on smart home technologies as well as an overview of the current barriers and potential market drivers and policymaker solutions to widespread adoption of integrated and interoperable smart home technologies.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Benefits</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Smart home technologies provide tools to detect and manage home operations, home entertainment, safety and security, comfort, and energy and water performance, resulting in better equipment maintenance, higher occupant satisfaction, and reduced energy and water consumption and costs. For example, giving homeowners remote access to manually adjust schedules and settings or automatic controls based on prescribed settings potentially can save energy and costs by reducing resource consumption when spaces are unoccupied.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a></p>\n<h2><strong><b>Costs</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Smart home devices cost more than traditional devices, and there are often installation costs and service costs. The initial cost, energy savings, and payback of smart technologies vary depending on the technology’s features and capabilities. Advances in wireless technologies have also lowered installation costs compared to wired devices.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Resiliency</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Smart sensors and controls contribute to a home’s resiliency by providing real-time feedback on the status of a home’s heating, cooling, and safety and security systems, notifying homeowners when and where a problem exists, and providing remote access for turning systems on or off during potential power outages or other disruptive events. Smart sensors that do not rely on external power or wired networks can continue to provide feedback during power outages. Smart metering and smart devices and appliances with demand response ready equipment also benefit the energy system and promote resiliency by supporting grid stability, reducing peak energy demand, and increasing the use of renewable energy.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a><span> </span>Marina Sofos. 2018. “Sensor and Control Technologies: R&amp;D Overview.” Building Technologies Office (BTO). U.S. Department of Energy: Office of Energy Efficiency &amp; Renewable Energy. BTO Peer Review. April 30, 2018.<span> </span><a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2018/05/f52/Sofos-Peer-Review-S%26C-043018.pdf\">https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2018/05/f52/Sofos-Peer-Review-S%26C-043018.pdf</a><span> </span>(accessed Aug 13, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a><span> </span>Connected Devices Alliance (CDA). 2018. “Intelligent Efficiency –  A Case Study of Barriers and Solutions – Smart Homes.” March 2018.<span> </span><a href=\"https://edna.iea-4e.org/news/case-study-smart-homes\">https://edna.iea-4e.org/news/case-study-smart-homes</a><span> </span>(accessed August 17, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a><span> </span>Charlie Wilson et al. 2017. “Benefits and Risks of Smart Home Technologies.” Energy Policy. Volume 103, April 2017, pages 72-83.<span> </span><a href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S030142151630711X?via%3Dihub\">https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S030142151630711X?via%3Dihub</a><span> </span>(accessed August 16, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a><span> </span>Connected Devices Alliance (CDA). 2018. “Intelligent Efficiency –  A Case Study of Barriers and Solutions – Smart Homes.” March 2018.<span> </span><a href=\"https://edna.iea-4e.org/news/case-study-smart-homes\">https://edna.iea-4e.org/news/case-study-smart-homes</a><span> </span>(accessed August 17, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a><span> </span>Christopher Perry. 2017. “Smart Buildings: A Deeper Dive into Market Segments.” December 2017. American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.<span> </span><a href=\"http://aceee.org/sites/default/files/publications/researchreports/a1703.pdf\">http://aceee.org/sites/default/files/publications/researchreports/a1703.pdf</a><span> </span>(accessed August 13, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a><span> </span>Connected Devices Alliance (CDA). 2018. “Intelligent Efficiency –  A Case Study of Barriers and Solutions – Smart Homes.” March 2018.<span> </span><a href=\"https://edna.iea-4e.org/news/case-study-smart-homes\">https://edna.iea-4e.org/news/case-study-smart-homes</a><span> </span>(accessed August 17, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a><span> </span>Ibid.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a><span> </span>Smart Home. Home Automation Buying Guide.<span> </span><a href=\"https://www.cnet.com/news/smart-home-buying-guide-home-automation/\">https://www.cnet.com/news/smart-home-buying-guide-home-automation/</a>  (accessed May 3, 2018)</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-alternative-transportation/\">Alternative Transportation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-energy-efficient-windows/\">Energy-Efficient Windows</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-glare-and-heat-gain-reduction/\">Glare and Heat Gain Reduction</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-glare-and-heat-gain-reduction/\">High-Efficiency Lighting Systems and Networked Lighting Controls</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/\">Smart Metering</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-biomass-energy-systems/\">Photovoltaic (PV) Systems</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-onsite-wind-energy-systems/\">On-Site Wind Energy Systems</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-energy-storage-and-back-up-power-generation/\">Energy Storage and Back-up Power Generation</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://aceee.org/\">American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://cda.iea-4e.org/\">The Connected Devices Alliance (CDA) Centre of Excellence</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/residential/home/home\">New Jersey Office of Clean Energy</a></li>\n<li>ENERGY STAR\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energystar.gov/products/heating_cooling/smart_thermostats\">Smart Thermostats</a><u></u></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energystar.gov/sites/default/files/asset/document/ProgrammableThermostat_Calculator.xls\">Programmable Thermostat Calculator</a></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.smartbuildingscenter.org/\">Smart Buildings Center</a><u></u></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.smartgrid.gov/the_smart_grid/smart_home.html\">SmartGrid.Gov – Smart Home</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/resources/smart-controls\">Whole Building Design Guide – Smart Controls</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_section]','NR Smart Metering','','inherit','closed','closed','','2293-revision-v1','','','2022-04-22 20:13:55','2022-04-22 20:13:55','',2293,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2296',0,'revision','',0),(2298,3,'2022-04-22 20:13:58','2022-04-22 20:13:58','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"3.22\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Smart Sensors and Controls\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong><b>What are Smart Sensors and Controls?</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Smart sensors are devices that monitor conditions of the physical environment such as temperature, air flow, moisture, humidity, and lighting and daylighting levels, offer smoke and CO detection, and collect data about real-time occupancy, and energy and water use. Electronic actuators process these measurements, and smart controls utilize the data to adjust home conditions and optimize home performance in such areas as home entertainment, energy-efficiency, safety and security, and water and landscape irrigation.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a><span> </span>A smart home system consists of an integrated network of sensors and controls that use a communications network through a hub or central interface to provide monitoring, programming, and scheduling capabilities remotely or through an automated system based on user preferences and sensor inputs.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_52\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"584\"]<img class=\"wp-image-52 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/NR-Smart-Sensors-and-Controls-Fig-1.png\" alt=\"Figure 1. Illustration of a Smart Home Source: Connected Devices Alliance 2018.\" width=\"584\" height=\"536\" /> Figure 1. Illustration of a Smart Home Source: Connected Devices Alliance 2018.[/caption][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Controllable appliances and devices include heating and hot water systems, lighting, windows and shading devices, garage doors and locks, refrigerators and freezers, dishwashers and ovens, TVs and audio equipment, washing machines and clothes dryers, and sprinkler systems.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a><span> </span>For example, smart thermostats contain sensors to measure and ensure proper humidity levels and temperature settings and can be controlled remotely by household members or automated to adjust the temperature according to occupancy patterns. Smart appliances such as refrigerators and freezers use sensors and controls to remotely track and manage variables such as temperature, humidity, and energy use. Demand response enabled devices, including smart thermostats and certain appliances, can be controlled remotely by an energy provider to reduce peak power demand.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a><span> </span>Smart lights connected to smart home hubs allow users to dim lights and to schedule lights to turn on and off based on pre-programmed times, occupancy patterns or motion sensors (see<span> </span><em><i>High-Efficiency Lighting Systems and Networked Lighting Controls</i></em>). Smart solar window films adjust window tints based on incoming daylight; window shading systems use auto-controlled devices that open and close at specific times of the day to manage light levels and solar heat gain (see<span> </span><em><i>Energy-Efficient Windows and Glare and Solar Heat Gain Reduction</i></em>).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a><span> </span>Smart plug load controls, including smart outlets and advanced power strips, use scheduling, motion sensing, or load detection to turn off electronics and equipment when not in use. Smoke detectors enable automated sprinkler systems to function correctly, and CO sensors trigger alarms to protect occupants before exposure to dangerous CO levels. Smart security systems automatically unlock doors for residents using different types of sensors such as facial recognition or mobile phone GPS and use motion sensors to detect movement in empty spaces. Smart water metering and irrigation systems use sensors to monitor water use, detect leaks, and prevent irrigation systems from running when it is raining or when unnecessary.</p>\n<p>Smart home technologies can connect users to a smart grid (see<span> </span><em><i>Smart Metering</i></em>). Smart metered homes utilize advanced meters that record and communicate electricity consumption in short-time intervals back to the utility, providing two-way communication, support for advance monitoring and payment systems, and remote disablement and enablement of supply.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a><span> </span>Smart metered homes with in-home renewable energy generation (see<span> </span><em><i>Photovoltaic Systems and On-Site Wind Energy Generation Systems</i></em>) and energy storage (see<em><i><span> </span>Energy Storage and Back-up Power Generation</i></em>) can signal homeowners to use renewable electricity when available, store excess when not needed or sell excess electricity to the grid. Electric vehicles can provide energy storage for energy generated in-house or from the grid when other demand is low (see<span> </span><em><i>Alternative Transportation</i></em>).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a><span> </span>Demand response ready devices and appliances can be automatically controlled by energy providers or incentivized through demand response programs to motivate consumers to reduce or shift energy use to off-peak hours.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a></p>\n<h2><strong><b>How to Incorporate Smart Controls</b></strong></h2>\n<p>A home can incorporate multiple smart home technologies or a single service such as a smart lighting system or smart security system depending on the needs and desires of the household. Look for devices with interoperability between smart home technologies and with demand response functionality to allow for changes and updates over time as new products, services and incentive programs become available.</p>\n<p>While sensors and controls may require cabling and cable pathways, an increasing number of applications now offer wireless capabilities. While sensors that do not depend on external power are available and recommended, sensors and controls that do rely on the grid and network connections require backup options for electric power and network connection in case of a power or network failure.</p>\n<p>Contact the<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/commercial-industrial/home/home\">NJ Office of Clean Energy</a><span> </span>to learn about current incentives and programs that support smart home technologies that increase energy-efficiency.</p>\n<h3><strong><b>Example</b></strong></h3>\n<p><a href=\"https://edna.iea-4e.org/news/case-study-smart-homes\">Intelligent Efficiency – A Case Study of Barriers and Solutions to Smart Homes</a></p>\n<p>This case study conducted by the Connected Devices Alliance provides a glossary of definitions on smart home technologies as well as an overview of the current barriers and potential market drivers and policymaker solutions to widespread adoption of integrated and interoperable smart home technologies.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Benefits</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Smart home technologies provide tools to detect and manage home operations, home entertainment, safety and security, comfort, and energy and water performance, resulting in better equipment maintenance, higher occupant satisfaction, and reduced energy and water consumption and costs. For example, giving homeowners remote access to manually adjust schedules and settings or automatic controls based on prescribed settings potentially can save energy and costs by reducing resource consumption when spaces are unoccupied.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a></p>\n<h2><strong><b>Costs</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Smart home devices cost more than traditional devices, and there are often installation costs and service costs. The initial cost, energy savings, and payback of smart technologies vary depending on the technology’s features and capabilities. Advances in wireless technologies have also lowered installation costs compared to wired devices.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Resiliency</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Smart sensors and controls contribute to a home’s resiliency by providing real-time feedback on the status of a home’s heating, cooling, and safety and security systems, notifying homeowners when and where a problem exists, and providing remote access for turning systems on or off during potential power outages or other disruptive events. Smart sensors that do not rely on external power or wired networks can continue to provide feedback during power outages. Smart metering and smart devices and appliances with demand response ready equipment also benefit the energy system and promote resiliency by supporting grid stability, reducing peak energy demand, and increasing the use of renewable energy.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a><span> </span>Marina Sofos. 2018. “Sensor and Control Technologies: R&amp;D Overview.” Building Technologies Office (BTO). U.S. Department of Energy: Office of Energy Efficiency &amp; Renewable Energy. BTO Peer Review. April 30, 2018.<span> </span><a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2018/05/f52/Sofos-Peer-Review-S%26C-043018.pdf\">https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2018/05/f52/Sofos-Peer-Review-S%26C-043018.pdf</a><span> </span>(accessed Aug 13, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a><span> </span>Connected Devices Alliance (CDA). 2018. “Intelligent Efficiency –  A Case Study of Barriers and Solutions – Smart Homes.” March 2018.<span> </span><a href=\"https://edna.iea-4e.org/news/case-study-smart-homes\">https://edna.iea-4e.org/news/case-study-smart-homes</a><span> </span>(accessed August 17, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a><span> </span>Charlie Wilson et al. 2017. “Benefits and Risks of Smart Home Technologies.” Energy Policy. Volume 103, April 2017, pages 72-83.<span> </span><a href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S030142151630711X?via%3Dihub\">https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S030142151630711X?via%3Dihub</a><span> </span>(accessed August 16, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a><span> </span>Connected Devices Alliance (CDA). 2018. “Intelligent Efficiency –  A Case Study of Barriers and Solutions – Smart Homes.” March 2018.<span> </span><a href=\"https://edna.iea-4e.org/news/case-study-smart-homes\">https://edna.iea-4e.org/news/case-study-smart-homes</a><span> </span>(accessed August 17, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a><span> </span>Christopher Perry. 2017. “Smart Buildings: A Deeper Dive into Market Segments.” December 2017. American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.<span> </span><a href=\"http://aceee.org/sites/default/files/publications/researchreports/a1703.pdf\">http://aceee.org/sites/default/files/publications/researchreports/a1703.pdf</a><span> </span>(accessed August 13, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a><span> </span>Connected Devices Alliance (CDA). 2018. “Intelligent Efficiency –  A Case Study of Barriers and Solutions – Smart Homes.” March 2018.<span> </span><a href=\"https://edna.iea-4e.org/news/case-study-smart-homes\">https://edna.iea-4e.org/news/case-study-smart-homes</a><span> </span>(accessed August 17, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a><span> </span>Ibid.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a><span> </span>Smart Home. Home Automation Buying Guide.<span> </span><a href=\"https://www.cnet.com/news/smart-home-buying-guide-home-automation/\">https://www.cnet.com/news/smart-home-buying-guide-home-automation/</a>  (accessed May 3, 2018)</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-alternative-transportation/\">Alternative Transportation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-energy-efficient-windows/\">Energy-Efficient Windows</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-glare-and-heat-gain-reduction/\">Glare and Heat Gain Reduction</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-glare-and-heat-gain-reduction/\">High-Efficiency Lighting Systems and Networked Lighting Controls</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/\">Smart Metering</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-biomass-energy-systems/\">Photovoltaic (PV) Systems</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-onsite-wind-energy-systems/\">On-Site Wind Energy Systems</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-energy-storage-and-back-up-power-generation/\">Energy Storage and Back-up Power Generation</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://aceee.org/\">American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://cda.iea-4e.org/\">The Connected Devices Alliance (CDA) Centre of Excellence</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/residential/home/home\">New Jersey Office of Clean Energy</a></li>\n<li>ENERGY STAR\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energystar.gov/products/heating_cooling/smart_thermostats\">Smart Thermostats</a><u></u></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energystar.gov/sites/default/files/asset/document/ProgrammableThermostat_Calculator.xls\">Programmable Thermostat Calculator</a></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.smartbuildingscenter.org/\">Smart Buildings Center</a><u></u></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.smartgrid.gov/the_smart_grid/smart_home.html\">SmartGrid.Gov – Smart Home</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/resources/smart-controls\">Whole Building Design Guide – Smart Controls</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_section]','NR Smart Sensors and Controls','','inherit','closed','closed','','2293-revision-v1','','','2022-04-22 20:13:58','2022-04-22 20:13:58','',2293,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2298',0,'revision','',0),(2299,3,'2022-04-22 20:16:15','2022-04-22 20:16:15','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"3.22\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Solar Islanding and Microgrid-Ready Solar PV\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong>What is Solar Islanding and Microgrid-Ready Solar PV?</strong></h2>\n<p>Photovoltaic (PV) systems are semiconductor devices that use renewable solar energy to create electricity.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\">[1]</a><span> </span>Most grid-tied PV systems connect to the traditional centralized grid or macrogrid and loose power whenever the large-scale electric power system goes down.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\">[2]</a><span> </span>Islanding refers to when a distributed energy resource (DER), such as a PV system, continues to power a location with available solar even after a grid outage. Laws typically require grid-tied PV systems to have a grid-tie inverter with an anti-islanding capability, which can sense when a power outage occurs, automatically disconnect from the grid, and shut itself off, protecting utility workers from live wires and preventing power surges.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\">[3]</a></p>\n<p>Unlike the traditional macrogrid, microgrids function as locally controlled systems (see Figure 1) and can allow for intentional solar islanding or operating independently of the grid.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\">[4]</a><span> </span>The United States Department of Energy Microgrid Exchange Group defines a microgrid as:<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\">[5]</a></p>\n<p>A microgrid is a group of interconnected loads and distributed energy resources (DER) within clearly defined electrical boundaries that acts as a single  controllable entity to the grid. A microgrid can connect and disconnect from the grid to enable it to operate in both grid-connected or island-mode.</p>\n<p>Microgrids can operate at different scales or classifications based on the size and organization of the Distributed Energy Resources (DER) connected to the grid. For example, Level 1 or single customer microgrids may include PV systems that serve one customer through a single meter.</p>\n<p>PV systems with solar islanding capability and battery storage can provide emergency power for critical building functions during grid outages and emergency situations (see<span> </span><em>Energy Storage and Backup Power Generation</em>). They can also function independently of the traditional grid during the year to manage peak demand and energy prices through participation in Demand Response (DR) programs (see<span> </span><em>Demand Response and Peak Load Management</em>). Likewise, PV systems designed to connect to local or future microgrid connections helps support the development of the broader smart grid by providing a local, distributed energy resource and helping to manage power outages, peak demand, and the integration of clean and renewable energy to the grid (see<span> </span><em>Smart Metering, and Demand Response and Peak Load Management</em>).</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_400\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1132\"]<img class=\"wp-image-400 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NC-Solar-Islanding-Micrgrid-Fig-1-.png\" alt=\"Figure 1. Diagram of a typical microgrid configuration. (Source: NREL https://building-microgrid.lbl.gov/about-microgrids-0\" width=\"1132\" height=\"744\" /> Figure 1. Diagram of a typical microgrid configuration. (Source: NREL https://building-microgrid.lbl.gov/about-microgrids-0[/caption][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong>How to Implement Solar Islanding and Microgrid Ready PV</strong></h2>\n<p>Configuring PV systems to operate independently of the grid and serve as self-sufficient microgrids requires investments in additional hardware and software components, including transfer switches, inverters, critical load panels, battery storage, and appropriate controls to allow successful solar islanding to take place (see<span> </span><em>Energy Storage and Backup Power Generation</em>).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\">[6]</a></p>\n<p>First, analyze power demands and associated functions that would benefit from solar islanding. Distinguish between critical loads, such as providing basic heating and ventilation, cooking and food storage, lighting, and phone or laptop charging versus non-critical loads such as full-capacity heating and ventilation, lighting, cooking, refrigeration, and television or other electronic entertainment and devices.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\">[7]</a><span> </span>See the<span> </span><a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/SolarIslanding_Final-Submitted_7.10.2015-with-Appendices.pdf\">Highland Park Solar Islanding</a><span> </span>example below for advice on calculating critical loads and determining capacity requirements for an islandable PV and battery storage system.</p>\n<p>Hire a professional, licensed contractor to design and install the photovoltaic system, and help with paperwork for any tax credits and rebates or other incentives.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\">[8]</a><span> </span>Contact the<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/\">NJ Office of Clean Energy</a><span> </span>to learn about current programs, tools, and available funding. Funding and incentive programs may require islandable PV and battery storage systems to blackstart or startup without a direct connection to the electric utility grid and operate at critical load for a set minimum period.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\">[9]</a></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_134\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1038\"]<img class=\"wp-image-134 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NC-Solar-Islanding-Microgrid-Fig-2.png\" alt=\"Figure 2 – Typical grid-tied islanding system (source: www.aeesolar.com/sites/default/files/Graph-grid- tie-battery-backup.jpg). The solar array includes DC coupled battery storage with the potential for adding supplemental generation sources.\" width=\"1038\" height=\"684\" /> Figure 2 – Typical grid-tied islanding system (source: www.aeesolar.com/sites/default/files/Graph-grid- tie-battery-backup.jpg). The solar array includes DC coupled battery storage with the potential for adding supplemental generation sources.[/caption]\n<h3><strong>Examples</strong></h3>\n<p><a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/highland-park-solar-islanding-project/\">Solar Islanding Project, Highland Park, NJ.</a></p>\n<p>This report analyzes the power demands and associated functions potentially sustained by three existing solar installations in Highland Park, NJ if converted into solar power islands. The report includes recommendations in language consistent with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) standard for adoption by other municipalities who may already have solar islands.</p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>\n<p>Solar islanding and microgrid ready PV systems with battery storage combine the benefit of traditional PV systems, which avoid the use of fossil fuels, while also providing a resilient, local, and independent source of electric power during power emergencies and help to manage peak demand and lower utility costs throughout the year via demand response programs. By providing localized power generation, islandable PV systems increase energy efficiency by reducing transmission and distribution losses typical of centralized grid systems.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn10\" name=\"_ednref10\">[10]</a> Unlike diesel and fossil-fueled generators, typically used only during emergencies, islandable PV systems with battery storage provide value throughout the year, do not require regular maintenance or refueling, and can provide emergency power for extended periods of time given available solar resources and adequate battery storage.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn11\" name=\"_ednref11\">[11]</a></p>\n<h2><strong>Costs</strong></h2>\n<p>Compared to traditional grid-tied PV systems, islandable PV and battery storage systems require additional hardware and software components, electrical design and permitting requirements, and safety considerations, which translate into higher costs (see <em>Photovoltaic (PV) Systems</em>).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn12\" name=\"_ednref12\">[12]</a> As the cost of solar and battery storage declines and power outages become more common, the cost savings from participation in demand response programs, and the resiliency benefits of avoided power outages, such as reduced health and safety hazards, food spoilage, and inconvenience from schedule disruptions and the ability to shelter in place, may offset these incremental costs. <a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn13\" name=\"_ednref13\">[13]</a></p>\n<h2><strong>Resiliency</strong></h2>\n<p>Solar PV systems support energy resiliency in many ways. PV systems with islanding capability and battery storage can operate independently from the grid during outages or at times of system peak and increase grid reliability by managing system outages and peak demand (see <em>Energy Storage and Backup Power Generation</em>). Solar islanding and microgrid ready PV systems support the smart grid, which aims to diversify and strengthen the electric grid through better energy management and the integration of cleaner energy sources such as wind and solar as well as electric vehicle charging and energy storage. PV systems installed high up on buildings or poles are protected from flood waters. PV systems that meet local codes and wind loading requirements are designed to withstand damage and provide a reliable source of power in hurricane zones.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn14\" name=\"_ednref14\">[14]</a> Separation from the electricity grid also offers protection from security threats.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[1]</a> E. Hotchkiss, I. Metzger, J. Salasovich, and P. Schwabe. 2013 Alternative Energy Generation Opportunities in Critical Infrastructure New Jersey. Produced under the direction of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) <a href=\"https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/60631.pdf\">https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/60631.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 3, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\">[2]</a> Highland Park Solar Islanding Project (2015) Prepared for the Borough of Highland Park, NJ by Jennifer Senick, Executive Director, Rutgers Center for Green Building; Dunbar Birnie, Professor of Ceramic Engineering, Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Aman Trehan, Research Graduate Assistant; Nan Chen, Research Graduate Assistant; Deborah Plotnik, Program Coordinator, Rutgers Center for Green Building, Rutgers – The State University of New Jersey. At: <a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/SolarIslanding_Final-Submitted_7.10.2015-with-Appendices.pdf\">http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/SolarIslanding_Final-Submitted_7.10.2015-with-Appendices.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\">[3]</a> NREL (2017) Microgrid-Ready Solar PV – Planning for Resiliency. Updated September 2017. <a href=\"https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/70122.pdf\">https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/70122.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\">[4]</a> Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory. 2018. Microgrids at Berkeley Labs. <a href=\"https://web.archive.org/web/20200606192915/https://building-microgrid.lbl.gov/about-microgrids-0\">https://building-microgrid.lbl.gov/about-microgrids-0</a>  (accessed Oct 2, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\">[5]</a> NJ Board of Public Utilities. 2017. Microgrid.  <a href=\"https://www.state.nj.us/bpu/about/divisions/opp/microgrid.html\">https://www.state.nj.us/bpu/about/divisions/opp/microgrid.html</a> (accessed Oct 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\">[6]</a> NJ Board of Public Utilities. 2017. Microgrid.  <a href=\"https://www.state.nj.us/bpu/about/divisions/opp/microgrid.html\">https://www.state.nj.us/bpu/about/divisions/opp/microgrid.html</a> (accessed Oct 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\">[7]</a> Ibid. Highland Park Solar Islanding Project (2015) <a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/SolarIslanding_Final-Submitted_7.10.2015-with-Appendices.pdf\">http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/SolarIslanding_Final-Submitted_7.10.2015-with-Appendices.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\">[8]</a> US Department of Energy. “A Consumer’s Guide: Get Your Power from the Sun.” <a href=\"http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy04osti/35297.pdf\">http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy04osti/35297.pdf</a> (accessed April 5, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref9\" name=\"_edn9\">[9]</a> NJ Board of Public Utilities. 2018. Energy Resilience Bank. <a href=\"https://www.state.nj.us/bpu/about/divisions/opp/erb.html\">https://www.state.nj.us/bpu/about/divisions/opp/erb.html</a> (accessed Oct 2, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref10\" name=\"_edn10\">[10]</a> E. Hotchkiss, I. Metzger, J. Salasovich, and P. Schwabe. 2013 Alternative Energy Generation Opportunities in Critical Infrastructure New Jersey. Produced under the direction of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) <a href=\"https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/60631.pdf\">https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/60631.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 3, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref11\" name=\"_edn11\">[11]</a> NREL. 2018. “Valuing the Resilience Provided by Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems.” <a href=\"https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/70679.pdf\">https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/70679.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 3, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref12\" name=\"_edn12\">[12]</a> NREL. 2018. “Valuing the Resilience Provided by Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems.” <a href=\"https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/70679.pdf\">https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/70679.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 3, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref13\" name=\"_edn13\">[13]</a> DOE. “Smart Grid Investments Improve Grid Reliability, Resilience, and Storm Responses.” <a href=\"https://web.archive.org/web/20170513121841/https://www.smartgrid.gov/files/B2-Master-File-with-edits_120114.pdf\">https://www.smartgrid.gov/files/B2-Master-File-with-edits_120114.pdf</a> (accessed May 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref14\" name=\"_edn14\">[14]</a> E. Hotchkiss, I. Metzger, J. Salasovich, and P. Schwabe. 2013 Alternative Energy Generation Opportunities in Critical Infrastructure New Jersey. Produced under the direction of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) <a href=\"https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/60631.pdf\">https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/60631.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 3, 2018).</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-energy-storage-and-back-up-power-generation/\">Energy Storage and Back-up Power Generation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-demand-response-and-peak-load-management/\">Demand Response and Peak Load Management</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-biomass-energy-systems/\">Photovoltaic (PV) Systems</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/\">Smart Metering</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://web.archive.org/web/20200702200424/https://building-microgrid.lbl.gov/projects/der-cam\">Distributed Energy Resources – Customer Adoption Model (DER-CAM)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program\">DSRIRE: New Jersey Incentives for Renewables</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.gridwise.org/\">GRIDWISE ALLIANCE</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/SolarIslanding_Final-Submitted_7.10.2015-with-Appendices.pdf\">Highland Park Solar Islanding Project</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://web.archive.org/web/20200606192915/https://building-microgrid.lbl.gov/about-microgrids-0\">Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory – Microgrids</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/\">NJ Office of Clean Energy</a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/commercial-industrial/programs/der-microgrid-feasibility-studies\">Town Center Distributed Energy Resource Microgrid Feasibility Study Incentive Program</a></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/articles/how-microgrids-work\">US DOE – How Microgrids Work</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://smartenergycc.org/\">Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.smartgrid.gov/\">SmartGrid.Gov</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.whatissmartgrid.org/\">Smart Grid – Where Power is Going?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.bpu.state.nj.us/\">State of NJ Board of Public Utilities</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_section]','NR Solar Islanding and Microgrid-Ready Solar PV','','publish','closed','closed','','nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv','','','2022-06-23 18:41:46','2022-06-23 18:41:46','',0,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2299',0,'post','',0),(2301,3,'2022-04-22 20:16:15','2022-04-22 20:16:15','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"3.22\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Solar Islanding and Microgrid-Ready Solar PV\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong>What is Solar Islanding and Microgrid-Ready Solar PV?</strong></h2>\n<p>Photovoltaic (PV) systems are semiconductor devices that use renewable solar energy to create electricity.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\">[1]</a><span> </span>Most grid-tied PV systems connect to the traditional centralized grid or macrogrid and loose power whenever the large-scale electric power system goes down.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\">[2]</a><span> </span>Islanding refers to when a distributed energy resource (DER), such as a PV system, continues to power a location with available solar even after a grid outage. Laws typically require grid-tied PV systems to have a grid-tie inverter with an anti-islanding capability, which can sense when a power outage occurs, automatically disconnect from the grid, and shut itself off, protecting utility workers from live wires and preventing power surges.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\">[3]</a></p>\n<p>Unlike the traditional macrogrid, microgrids function as locally controlled systems (see Figure 1) and can allow for intentional solar islanding or operating independently of the grid.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\">[4]</a><span> </span>The United States Department of Energy Microgrid Exchange Group defines a microgrid as:<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\">[5]</a></p>\n<p>A microgrid is a group of interconnected loads and distributed energy resources (DER) within clearly defined electrical boundaries that acts as a single  controllable entity to the grid. A microgrid can connect and disconnect from the grid to enable it to operate in both grid-connected or island-mode.</p>\n<p>Microgrids can operate at different scales or classifications based on the size and organization of the Distributed Energy Resources (DER) connected to the grid. For example, Level 1 or single customer microgrids may include PV systems that serve one customer through a single meter.</p>\n<p>PV systems with solar islanding capability and battery storage can provide emergency power for critical building functions during grid outages and emergency situations (see<span> </span><em>Energy Storage and Backup Power Generation</em>). They can also function independently of the traditional grid during the year to manage peak demand and energy prices through participation in Demand Response (DR) programs (see<span> </span><em>Demand Response and Peak Load Management</em>). Likewise, PV systems designed to connect to local or future microgrid connections helps support the development of the broader smart grid by providing a local, distributed energy resource and helping to manage power outages, peak demand, and the integration of clean and renewable energy to the grid (see<span> </span><em>Smart Metering, and Demand Response and Peak Load Management</em>).</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_400\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1132\"]<img class=\"wp-image-400 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NC-Solar-Islanding-Micrgrid-Fig-1-.png\" alt=\"Figure 1. Diagram of a typical microgrid configuration. (Source: NREL https://building-microgrid.lbl.gov/about-microgrids-0\" width=\"1132\" height=\"744\" /> Figure 1. Diagram of a typical microgrid configuration. (Source: NREL https://building-microgrid.lbl.gov/about-microgrids-0[/caption][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong>How to Implement Solar Islanding and Microgrid Ready PV</strong></h2>\n<p>Configuring PV systems to operate independently of the grid and serve as self-sufficient microgrids requires investments in additional hardware and software components, including transfer switches, inverters, critical load panels, battery storage, and appropriate controls to allow successful solar islanding to take place (see<span> </span><em>Energy Storage and Backup Power Generation</em>).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\">[6]</a></p>\n<p>First, analyze power demands and associated functions that would benefit from solar islanding. Distinguish between critical loads, such as providing basic heating and ventilation, cooking and food storage, lighting, and phone or laptop charging versus non-critical loads such as full-capacity heating and ventilation, lighting, cooking, refrigeration, and television or other electronic entertainment and devices.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\">[7]</a><span> </span>See the<span> </span><a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/SolarIslanding_Final-Submitted_7.10.2015-with-Appendices.pdf\">Highland Park Solar Islanding</a><span> </span>example below for advice on calculating critical loads and determining capacity requirements for an islandable PV and battery storage system.</p>\n<p>Hire a professional, licensed contractor to design and install the photovoltaic system, and help with paperwork for any tax credits and rebates or other incentives.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\">[8]</a><span> </span>Contact the<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/\">NJ Office of Clean Energy</a><span> </span>to learn about current programs, tools, and available funding. Funding and incentive programs may require islandable PV and battery storage systems to blackstart or startup without a direct connection to the electric utility grid and operate at critical load for a set minimum period.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\">[9]</a></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_134\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1038\"]<img class=\"wp-image-134 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NC-Solar-Islanding-Microgrid-Fig-2.png\" alt=\"Figure 2 – Typical grid-tied islanding system (source: www.aeesolar.com/sites/default/files/Graph-grid- tie-battery-backup.jpg). The solar array includes DC coupled battery storage with the potential for adding supplemental generation sources.\" width=\"1038\" height=\"684\" /> Figure 2 – Typical grid-tied islanding system (source: www.aeesolar.com/sites/default/files/Graph-grid- tie-battery-backup.jpg). The solar array includes DC coupled battery storage with the potential for adding supplemental generation sources.[/caption]\n<h3><strong>Examples</strong></h3>\n<p><a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/highland-park-solar-islanding-project/\">Solar Islanding Project, Highland Park, NJ.</a></p>\n<p>This report analyzes the power demands and associated functions potentially sustained by three existing solar installations in Highland Park, NJ if converted into solar power islands. The report includes recommendations in language consistent with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) standard for adoption by other municipalities who may already have solar islands.</p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>\n<p>Solar islanding and microgrid ready PV systems with battery storage combine the benefit of traditional PV systems, which avoid the use of fossil fuels, while also providing a resilient, local, and independent source of electric power during power emergencies and help to manage peak demand and lower utility costs throughout the year via demand response programs. By providing localized power generation, islandable PV systems increase energy efficiency by reducing transmission and distribution losses typical of centralized grid systems.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn10\" name=\"_ednref10\">[10]</a> Unlike diesel and fossil-fueled generators, typically used only during emergencies, islandable PV systems with battery storage provide value throughout the year, do not require regular maintenance or refueling, and can provide emergency power for extended periods of time given available solar resources and adequate battery storage.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn11\" name=\"_ednref11\">[11]</a></p>\n<h2><strong>Costs</strong></h2>\n<p>Compared to traditional grid-tied PV systems, islandable PV and battery storage systems require additional hardware and software components, electrical design and permitting requirements, and safety considerations, which translate into higher costs (see <em>Photovoltaic (PV) Systems</em>).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn12\" name=\"_ednref12\">[12]</a> As the cost of solar and battery storage declines and power outages become more common, the cost savings from participation in demand response programs, and the resiliency benefits of avoided power outages, such as reduced health and safety hazards, food spoilage, and inconvenience from schedule disruptions and the ability to shelter in place, may offset these incremental costs. <a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn13\" name=\"_ednref13\">[13]</a></p>\n<h2><strong>Resiliency</strong></h2>\n<p>Solar PV systems support energy resiliency in many ways. PV systems with islanding capability and battery storage can operate independently from the grid during outages or at times of system peak and increase grid reliability by managing system outages and peak demand (see <em>Energy Storage and Backup Power Generation</em>). Solar islanding and microgrid ready PV systems support the smart grid, which aims to diversify and strengthen the electric grid through better energy management and the integration of cleaner energy sources such as wind and solar as well as electric vehicle charging and energy storage. PV systems installed high up on buildings or poles are protected from flood waters. PV systems that meet local codes and wind loading requirements are designed to withstand damage and provide a reliable source of power in hurricane zones.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn14\" name=\"_ednref14\">[14]</a> Separation from the electricity grid also offers protection from security threats.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[1]</a> E. Hotchkiss, I. Metzger, J. Salasovich, and P. Schwabe. 2013 Alternative Energy Generation Opportunities in Critical Infrastructure New Jersey. Produced under the direction of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) <a href=\"https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/60631.pdf\">https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/60631.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 3, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\">[2]</a> Highland Park Solar Islanding Project (2015) Prepared for the Borough of Highland Park, NJ by Jennifer Senick, Executive Director, Rutgers Center for Green Building; Dunbar Birnie, Professor of Ceramic Engineering, Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Aman Trehan, Research Graduate Assistant; Nan Chen, Research Graduate Assistant; Deborah Plotnik, Program Coordinator, Rutgers Center for Green Building, Rutgers – The State University of New Jersey. At: <a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/SolarIslanding_Final-Submitted_7.10.2015-with-Appendices.pdf\">http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/SolarIslanding_Final-Submitted_7.10.2015-with-Appendices.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\">[3]</a> NREL (2017) Microgrid-Ready Solar PV – Planning for Resiliency. Updated September 2017. <a href=\"https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/70122.pdf\">https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/70122.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\">[4]</a> Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory. 2018. Microgrids at Berkeley Labs. <a href=\"https://building-microgrid.lbl.gov/about-microgrids-0\">https://building-microgrid.lbl.gov/about-microgrids-0</a>  (accessed Oct 2, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\">[5]</a> NJ Board of Public Utilities. 2017. Microgrid.  <a href=\"https://www.state.nj.us/bpu/about/divisions/opp/microgrid.html\">https://www.state.nj.us/bpu/about/divisions/opp/microgrid.html</a> (accessed Oct 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\">[6]</a> NJ Board of Public Utilities. 2017. Microgrid.  <a href=\"https://www.state.nj.us/bpu/about/divisions/opp/microgrid.html\">https://www.state.nj.us/bpu/about/divisions/opp/microgrid.html</a> (accessed Oct 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\">[7]</a> Ibid. Highland Park Solar Islanding Project (2015) <a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/SolarIslanding_Final-Submitted_7.10.2015-with-Appendices.pdf\">http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/SolarIslanding_Final-Submitted_7.10.2015-with-Appendices.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\">[8]</a> US Department of Energy. “A Consumer’s Guide: Get Your Power from the Sun.” <a href=\"http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy04osti/35297.pdf\">http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy04osti/35297.pdf</a> (accessed April 5, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref9\" name=\"_edn9\">[9]</a> NJ Board of Public Utilities. 2018. Energy Resilience Bank. <a href=\"https://www.state.nj.us/bpu/about/divisions/opp/erb.html\">https://www.state.nj.us/bpu/about/divisions/opp/erb.html</a> (accessed Oct 2, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref10\" name=\"_edn10\">[10]</a> E. Hotchkiss, I. Metzger, J. Salasovich, and P. Schwabe. 2013 Alternative Energy Generation Opportunities in Critical Infrastructure New Jersey. Produced under the direction of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) <a href=\"https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/60631.pdf\">https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/60631.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 3, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref11\" name=\"_edn11\">[11]</a> NREL. 2018. “Valuing the Resilience Provided by Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems.” <a href=\"https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/70679.pdf\">https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/70679.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 3, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref12\" name=\"_edn12\">[12]</a> NREL. 2018. “Valuing the Resilience Provided by Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems.” <a href=\"https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/70679.pdf\">https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/70679.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 3, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref13\" name=\"_edn13\">[13]</a> DOE. “Smart Grid Investments Improve Grid Reliability, Resilience, and Storm Responses.” <a href=\"https://www.smartgrid.gov/files/B2-Master-File-with-edits_120114.pdf\">https://www.smartgrid.gov/files/B2-Master-File-with-edits_120114.pdf</a> (accessed May 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref14\" name=\"_edn14\">[14]</a> E. Hotchkiss, I. Metzger, J. Salasovich, and P. Schwabe. 2013 Alternative Energy Generation Opportunities in Critical Infrastructure New Jersey. Produced under the direction of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) <a href=\"https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/60631.pdf\">https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/60631.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 3, 2018).</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-energy-storage-and-back-up-power-generation/\">Energy Storage and Back-up Power Generation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-demand-response-and-peak-load-management/\">Demand Response and Peak Load Management</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-biomass-energy-systems/\">Photovoltaic (PV) Systems</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/\">Smart Metering</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://building-microgrid.lbl.gov/projects/der-cam\">Distributed Energy Resources – Customer Adoption Model (DER-CAM)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program\">DSRIRE: New Jersey Incentives for Renewables</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.gridwise.org/\">GRIDWISE ALLIANCE</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/SolarIslanding_Final-Submitted_7.10.2015-with-Appendices.pdf\">Highland Park Solar Islanding Project</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://building-microgrid.lbl.gov/about-microgrids-0\">Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory – Microgrids</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/\">NJ Office of Clean Energy</a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/commercial-industrial/programs/der-microgrid-feasibility-studies\">Town Center Distributed Energy Resource Microgrid Feasibility Study Incentive Program</a></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/articles/how-microgrids-work\">US DOE – How Microgrids Work</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://smartenergycc.org/\">Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.smartgrid.gov/\">SmartGrid.Gov</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.whatissmartgrid.org/\">Smart Grid – Where Power is Going?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.bpu.state.nj.us/\">State of NJ Board of Public Utilities</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_section]','NR Solar Islanding and Microgrid-Ready Solar PV','','inherit','closed','closed','','2299-revision-v1','','','2022-04-22 20:16:15','2022-04-22 20:16:15','',2299,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2301',0,'revision','',0),(2302,3,'2022-04-22 20:16:15','2022-04-22 20:16:15','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"3.22\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Solar Islanding and Microgrid-Ready Solar PV\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong>What is Solar Islanding and Microgrid-Ready Solar PV?</strong></h2>\n<p>Photovoltaic (PV) systems are semiconductor devices that use renewable solar energy to create electricity.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\">[1]</a><span> </span>Most grid-tied PV systems connect to the traditional centralized grid or macrogrid and loose power whenever the large-scale electric power system goes down.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\">[2]</a><span> </span>Islanding refers to when a distributed energy resource (DER), such as a PV system, continues to power a location with available solar even after a grid outage. Laws typically require grid-tied PV systems to have a grid-tie inverter with an anti-islanding capability, which can sense when a power outage occurs, automatically disconnect from the grid, and shut itself off, protecting utility workers from live wires and preventing power surges.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\">[3]</a></p>\n<p>Unlike the traditional macrogrid, microgrids function as locally controlled systems (see Figure 1) and can allow for intentional solar islanding or operating independently of the grid.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\">[4]</a><span> </span>The United States Department of Energy Microgrid Exchange Group defines a microgrid as:<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\">[5]</a></p>\n<p>A microgrid is a group of interconnected loads and distributed energy resources (DER) within clearly defined electrical boundaries that acts as a single  controllable entity to the grid. A microgrid can connect and disconnect from the grid to enable it to operate in both grid-connected or island-mode.</p>\n<p>Microgrids can operate at different scales or classifications based on the size and organization of the Distributed Energy Resources (DER) connected to the grid. For example, Level 1 or single customer microgrids may include PV systems that serve one customer through a single meter.</p>\n<p>PV systems with solar islanding capability and battery storage can provide emergency power for critical building functions during grid outages and emergency situations (see<span> </span><em>Energy Storage and Backup Power Generation</em>). They can also function independently of the traditional grid during the year to manage peak demand and energy prices through participation in Demand Response (DR) programs (see<span> </span><em>Demand Response and Peak Load Management</em>). Likewise, PV systems designed to connect to local or future microgrid connections helps support the development of the broader smart grid by providing a local, distributed energy resource and helping to manage power outages, peak demand, and the integration of clean and renewable energy to the grid (see<span> </span><em>Smart Metering, and Demand Response and Peak Load Management</em>).</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_400\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1132\"]<img class=\"wp-image-400 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NC-Solar-Islanding-Micrgrid-Fig-1-.png\" alt=\"Figure 1. Diagram of a typical microgrid configuration. (Source: NREL https://building-microgrid.lbl.gov/about-microgrids-0\" width=\"1132\" height=\"744\" /> Figure 1. Diagram of a typical microgrid configuration. (Source: NREL https://building-microgrid.lbl.gov/about-microgrids-0[/caption][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong>How to Implement Solar Islanding and Microgrid Ready PV</strong></h2>\n<p>Configuring PV systems to operate independently of the grid and serve as self-sufficient microgrids requires investments in additional hardware and software components, including transfer switches, inverters, critical load panels, battery storage, and appropriate controls to allow successful solar islanding to take place (see<span> </span><em>Energy Storage and Backup Power Generation</em>).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\">[6]</a></p>\n<p>First, analyze power demands and associated functions that would benefit from solar islanding. Distinguish between critical loads, such as providing basic heating and ventilation, cooking and food storage, lighting, and phone or laptop charging versus non-critical loads such as full-capacity heating and ventilation, lighting, cooking, refrigeration, and television or other electronic entertainment and devices.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\">[7]</a><span> </span>See the<span> </span><a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/SolarIslanding_Final-Submitted_7.10.2015-with-Appendices.pdf\">Highland Park Solar Islanding</a><span> </span>example below for advice on calculating critical loads and determining capacity requirements for an islandable PV and battery storage system.</p>\n<p>Hire a professional, licensed contractor to design and install the photovoltaic system, and help with paperwork for any tax credits and rebates or other incentives.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\">[8]</a><span> </span>Contact the<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/\">NJ Office of Clean Energy</a><span> </span>to learn about current programs, tools, and available funding. Funding and incentive programs may require islandable PV and battery storage systems to blackstart or startup without a direct connection to the electric utility grid and operate at critical load for a set minimum period.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\">[9]</a></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_134\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1038\"]<img class=\"wp-image-134 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NC-Solar-Islanding-Microgrid-Fig-2.png\" alt=\"Figure 2 – Typical grid-tied islanding system (source: www.aeesolar.com/sites/default/files/Graph-grid- tie-battery-backup.jpg). The solar array includes DC coupled battery storage with the potential for adding supplemental generation sources.\" width=\"1038\" height=\"684\" /> Figure 2 – Typical grid-tied islanding system (source: www.aeesolar.com/sites/default/files/Graph-grid- tie-battery-backup.jpg). The solar array includes DC coupled battery storage with the potential for adding supplemental generation sources.[/caption]\n<h3><strong>Examples</strong></h3>\n<p><a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/highland-park-solar-islanding-project/\">Solar Islanding Project, Highland Park, NJ.</a></p>\n<p>This report analyzes the power demands and associated functions potentially sustained by three existing solar installations in Highland Park, NJ if converted into solar power islands. The report includes recommendations in language consistent with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) standard for adoption by other municipalities who may already have solar islands.</p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>\n<p>Solar islanding and microgrid ready PV systems with battery storage combine the benefit of traditional PV systems, which avoid the use of fossil fuels, while also providing a resilient, local, and independent source of electric power during power emergencies and help to manage peak demand and lower utility costs throughout the year via demand response programs. By providing localized power generation, islandable PV systems increase energy efficiency by reducing transmission and distribution losses typical of centralized grid systems.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn10\" name=\"_ednref10\">[10]</a> Unlike diesel and fossil-fueled generators, typically used only during emergencies, islandable PV systems with battery storage provide value throughout the year, do not require regular maintenance or refueling, and can provide emergency power for extended periods of time given available solar resources and adequate battery storage.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn11\" name=\"_ednref11\">[11]</a></p>\n<h2><strong>Costs</strong></h2>\n<p>Compared to traditional grid-tied PV systems, islandable PV and battery storage systems require additional hardware and software components, electrical design and permitting requirements, and safety considerations, which translate into higher costs (see <em>Photovoltaic (PV) Systems</em>).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn12\" name=\"_ednref12\">[12]</a> As the cost of solar and battery storage declines and power outages become more common, the cost savings from participation in demand response programs, and the resiliency benefits of avoided power outages, such as reduced health and safety hazards, food spoilage, and inconvenience from schedule disruptions and the ability to shelter in place, may offset these incremental costs. <a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn13\" name=\"_ednref13\">[13]</a></p>\n<h2><strong>Resiliency</strong></h2>\n<p>Solar PV systems support energy resiliency in many ways. PV systems with islanding capability and battery storage can operate independently from the grid during outages or at times of system peak and increase grid reliability by managing system outages and peak demand (see <em>Energy Storage and Backup Power Generation</em>). Solar islanding and microgrid ready PV systems support the smart grid, which aims to diversify and strengthen the electric grid through better energy management and the integration of cleaner energy sources such as wind and solar as well as electric vehicle charging and energy storage. PV systems installed high up on buildings or poles are protected from flood waters. PV systems that meet local codes and wind loading requirements are designed to withstand damage and provide a reliable source of power in hurricane zones.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn14\" name=\"_ednref14\">[14]</a> Separation from the electricity grid also offers protection from security threats.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[1]</a> E. Hotchkiss, I. Metzger, J. Salasovich, and P. Schwabe. 2013 Alternative Energy Generation Opportunities in Critical Infrastructure New Jersey. Produced under the direction of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) <a href=\"https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/60631.pdf\">https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/60631.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 3, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\">[2]</a> Highland Park Solar Islanding Project (2015) Prepared for the Borough of Highland Park, NJ by Jennifer Senick, Executive Director, Rutgers Center for Green Building; Dunbar Birnie, Professor of Ceramic Engineering, Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Aman Trehan, Research Graduate Assistant; Nan Chen, Research Graduate Assistant; Deborah Plotnik, Program Coordinator, Rutgers Center for Green Building, Rutgers – The State University of New Jersey. At: <a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/SolarIslanding_Final-Submitted_7.10.2015-with-Appendices.pdf\">http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/SolarIslanding_Final-Submitted_7.10.2015-with-Appendices.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\">[3]</a> NREL (2017) Microgrid-Ready Solar PV – Planning for Resiliency. Updated September 2017. <a href=\"https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/70122.pdf\">https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/70122.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\">[4]</a> Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory. 2018. Microgrids at Berkeley Labs. <a href=\"https://building-microgrid.lbl.gov/about-microgrids-0\">https://building-microgrid.lbl.gov/about-microgrids-0</a>  (accessed Oct 2, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\">[5]</a> NJ Board of Public Utilities. 2017. Microgrid.  <a href=\"https://www.state.nj.us/bpu/about/divisions/opp/microgrid.html\">https://www.state.nj.us/bpu/about/divisions/opp/microgrid.html</a> (accessed Oct 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\">[6]</a> NJ Board of Public Utilities. 2017. Microgrid.  <a href=\"https://www.state.nj.us/bpu/about/divisions/opp/microgrid.html\">https://www.state.nj.us/bpu/about/divisions/opp/microgrid.html</a> (accessed Oct 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\">[7]</a> Ibid. Highland Park Solar Islanding Project (2015) <a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/SolarIslanding_Final-Submitted_7.10.2015-with-Appendices.pdf\">http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/SolarIslanding_Final-Submitted_7.10.2015-with-Appendices.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\">[8]</a> US Department of Energy. “A Consumer’s Guide: Get Your Power from the Sun.” <a href=\"http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy04osti/35297.pdf\">http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy04osti/35297.pdf</a> (accessed April 5, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref9\" name=\"_edn9\">[9]</a> NJ Board of Public Utilities. 2018. Energy Resilience Bank. <a href=\"https://www.state.nj.us/bpu/about/divisions/opp/erb.html\">https://www.state.nj.us/bpu/about/divisions/opp/erb.html</a> (accessed Oct 2, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref10\" name=\"_edn10\">[10]</a> E. Hotchkiss, I. Metzger, J. Salasovich, and P. Schwabe. 2013 Alternative Energy Generation Opportunities in Critical Infrastructure New Jersey. Produced under the direction of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) <a href=\"https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/60631.pdf\">https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/60631.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 3, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref11\" name=\"_edn11\">[11]</a> NREL. 2018. “Valuing the Resilience Provided by Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems.” <a href=\"https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/70679.pdf\">https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/70679.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 3, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref12\" name=\"_edn12\">[12]</a> NREL. 2018. “Valuing the Resilience Provided by Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems.” <a href=\"https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/70679.pdf\">https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/70679.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 3, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref13\" name=\"_edn13\">[13]</a> DOE. “Smart Grid Investments Improve Grid Reliability, Resilience, and Storm Responses.” <a href=\"https://www.smartgrid.gov/files/B2-Master-File-with-edits_120114.pdf\">https://www.smartgrid.gov/files/B2-Master-File-with-edits_120114.pdf</a> (accessed May 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref14\" name=\"_edn14\">[14]</a> E. Hotchkiss, I. Metzger, J. Salasovich, and P. Schwabe. 2013 Alternative Energy Generation Opportunities in Critical Infrastructure New Jersey. Produced under the direction of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) <a href=\"https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/60631.pdf\">https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/60631.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 3, 2018).</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-energy-storage-and-back-up-power-generation/\">Energy Storage and Back-up Power Generation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-demand-response-and-peak-load-management/\">Demand Response and Peak Load Management</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-biomass-energy-systems/\">Photovoltaic (PV) Systems</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/\">Smart Metering</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://building-microgrid.lbl.gov/projects/der-cam\">Distributed Energy Resources – Customer Adoption Model (DER-CAM)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program\">DSRIRE: New Jersey Incentives for Renewables</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.gridwise.org/\">GRIDWISE ALLIANCE</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/SolarIslanding_Final-Submitted_7.10.2015-with-Appendices.pdf\">Highland Park Solar Islanding Project</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://building-microgrid.lbl.gov/about-microgrids-0\">Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory – Microgrids</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/\">NJ Office of Clean Energy</a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/commercial-industrial/programs/der-microgrid-feasibility-studies\">Town Center Distributed Energy Resource Microgrid Feasibility Study Incentive Program</a></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/articles/how-microgrids-work\">US DOE – How Microgrids Work</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://smartenergycc.org/\">Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.smartgrid.gov/\">SmartGrid.Gov</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.whatissmartgrid.org/\">Smart Grid – Where Power is Going?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.bpu.state.nj.us/\">State of NJ Board of Public Utilities</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_section]','NR Smart Sensors and Controls','','inherit','closed','closed','','2299-revision-v1','','','2022-04-22 20:16:15','2022-04-22 20:16:15','',2299,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2302',0,'revision','',0),(2304,3,'2022-04-22 20:16:18','2022-04-22 20:16:18','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"3.22\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Solar Islanding and Microgrid-Ready Solar PV\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong>What is Solar Islanding and Microgrid-Ready Solar PV?</strong></h2>\n<p>Photovoltaic (PV) systems are semiconductor devices that use renewable solar energy to create electricity.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\">[1]</a><span> </span>Most grid-tied PV systems connect to the traditional centralized grid or macrogrid and loose power whenever the large-scale electric power system goes down.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\">[2]</a><span> </span>Islanding refers to when a distributed energy resource (DER), such as a PV system, continues to power a location with available solar even after a grid outage. Laws typically require grid-tied PV systems to have a grid-tie inverter with an anti-islanding capability, which can sense when a power outage occurs, automatically disconnect from the grid, and shut itself off, protecting utility workers from live wires and preventing power surges.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\">[3]</a></p>\n<p>Unlike the traditional macrogrid, microgrids function as locally controlled systems (see Figure 1) and can allow for intentional solar islanding or operating independently of the grid.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\">[4]</a><span> </span>The United States Department of Energy Microgrid Exchange Group defines a microgrid as:<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\">[5]</a></p>\n<p>A microgrid is a group of interconnected loads and distributed energy resources (DER) within clearly defined electrical boundaries that acts as a single  controllable entity to the grid. A microgrid can connect and disconnect from the grid to enable it to operate in both grid-connected or island-mode.</p>\n<p>Microgrids can operate at different scales or classifications based on the size and organization of the Distributed Energy Resources (DER) connected to the grid. For example, Level 1 or single customer microgrids may include PV systems that serve one customer through a single meter.</p>\n<p>PV systems with solar islanding capability and battery storage can provide emergency power for critical building functions during grid outages and emergency situations (see<span> </span><em>Energy Storage and Backup Power Generation</em>). They can also function independently of the traditional grid during the year to manage peak demand and energy prices through participation in Demand Response (DR) programs (see<span> </span><em>Demand Response and Peak Load Management</em>). Likewise, PV systems designed to connect to local or future microgrid connections helps support the development of the broader smart grid by providing a local, distributed energy resource and helping to manage power outages, peak demand, and the integration of clean and renewable energy to the grid (see<span> </span><em>Smart Metering, and Demand Response and Peak Load Management</em>).</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_400\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1132\"]<img class=\"wp-image-400 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NC-Solar-Islanding-Micrgrid-Fig-1-.png\" alt=\"Figure 1. Diagram of a typical microgrid configuration. (Source: NREL https://building-microgrid.lbl.gov/about-microgrids-0\" width=\"1132\" height=\"744\" /> Figure 1. Diagram of a typical microgrid configuration. (Source: NREL https://building-microgrid.lbl.gov/about-microgrids-0[/caption][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong>How to Implement Solar Islanding and Microgrid Ready PV</strong></h2>\n<p>Configuring PV systems to operate independently of the grid and serve as self-sufficient microgrids requires investments in additional hardware and software components, including transfer switches, inverters, critical load panels, battery storage, and appropriate controls to allow successful solar islanding to take place (see<span> </span><em>Energy Storage and Backup Power Generation</em>).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\">[6]</a></p>\n<p>First, analyze power demands and associated functions that would benefit from solar islanding. Distinguish between critical loads, such as providing basic heating and ventilation, cooking and food storage, lighting, and phone or laptop charging versus non-critical loads such as full-capacity heating and ventilation, lighting, cooking, refrigeration, and television or other electronic entertainment and devices.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\">[7]</a><span> </span>See the<span> </span><a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/SolarIslanding_Final-Submitted_7.10.2015-with-Appendices.pdf\">Highland Park Solar Islanding</a><span> </span>example below for advice on calculating critical loads and determining capacity requirements for an islandable PV and battery storage system.</p>\n<p>Hire a professional, licensed contractor to design and install the photovoltaic system, and help with paperwork for any tax credits and rebates or other incentives.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\">[8]</a><span> </span>Contact the<span> </span><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/\">NJ Office of Clean Energy</a><span> </span>to learn about current programs, tools, and available funding. Funding and incentive programs may require islandable PV and battery storage systems to blackstart or startup without a direct connection to the electric utility grid and operate at critical load for a set minimum period.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\">[9]</a></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_134\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1038\"]<img class=\"wp-image-134 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NC-Solar-Islanding-Microgrid-Fig-2.png\" alt=\"Figure 2 – Typical grid-tied islanding system (source: www.aeesolar.com/sites/default/files/Graph-grid- tie-battery-backup.jpg). The solar array includes DC coupled battery storage with the potential for adding supplemental generation sources.\" width=\"1038\" height=\"684\" /> Figure 2 – Typical grid-tied islanding system (source: www.aeesolar.com/sites/default/files/Graph-grid- tie-battery-backup.jpg). The solar array includes DC coupled battery storage with the potential for adding supplemental generation sources.[/caption]\n<h3><strong>Examples</strong></h3>\n<p><a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/highland-park-solar-islanding-project/\">Solar Islanding Project, Highland Park, NJ.</a></p>\n<p>This report analyzes the power demands and associated functions potentially sustained by three existing solar installations in Highland Park, NJ if converted into solar power islands. The report includes recommendations in language consistent with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) standard for adoption by other municipalities who may already have solar islands.</p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>\n<p>Solar islanding and microgrid ready PV systems with battery storage combine the benefit of traditional PV systems, which avoid the use of fossil fuels, while also providing a resilient, local, and independent source of electric power during power emergencies and help to manage peak demand and lower utility costs throughout the year via demand response programs. By providing localized power generation, islandable PV systems increase energy efficiency by reducing transmission and distribution losses typical of centralized grid systems.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn10\" name=\"_ednref10\">[10]</a> Unlike diesel and fossil-fueled generators, typically used only during emergencies, islandable PV systems with battery storage provide value throughout the year, do not require regular maintenance or refueling, and can provide emergency power for extended periods of time given available solar resources and adequate battery storage.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn11\" name=\"_ednref11\">[11]</a></p>\n<h2><strong>Costs</strong></h2>\n<p>Compared to traditional grid-tied PV systems, islandable PV and battery storage systems require additional hardware and software components, electrical design and permitting requirements, and safety considerations, which translate into higher costs (see <em>Photovoltaic (PV) Systems</em>).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn12\" name=\"_ednref12\">[12]</a> As the cost of solar and battery storage declines and power outages become more common, the cost savings from participation in demand response programs, and the resiliency benefits of avoided power outages, such as reduced health and safety hazards, food spoilage, and inconvenience from schedule disruptions and the ability to shelter in place, may offset these incremental costs. <a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn13\" name=\"_ednref13\">[13]</a></p>\n<h2><strong>Resiliency</strong></h2>\n<p>Solar PV systems support energy resiliency in many ways. PV systems with islanding capability and battery storage can operate independently from the grid during outages or at times of system peak and increase grid reliability by managing system outages and peak demand (see <em>Energy Storage and Backup Power Generation</em>). Solar islanding and microgrid ready PV systems support the smart grid, which aims to diversify and strengthen the electric grid through better energy management and the integration of cleaner energy sources such as wind and solar as well as electric vehicle charging and energy storage. PV systems installed high up on buildings or poles are protected from flood waters. PV systems that meet local codes and wind loading requirements are designed to withstand damage and provide a reliable source of power in hurricane zones.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_edn14\" name=\"_ednref14\">[14]</a> Separation from the electricity grid also offers protection from security threats.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\">[1]</a> E. Hotchkiss, I. Metzger, J. Salasovich, and P. Schwabe. 2013 Alternative Energy Generation Opportunities in Critical Infrastructure New Jersey. Produced under the direction of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) <a href=\"https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/60631.pdf\">https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/60631.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 3, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\">[2]</a> Highland Park Solar Islanding Project (2015) Prepared for the Borough of Highland Park, NJ by Jennifer Senick, Executive Director, Rutgers Center for Green Building; Dunbar Birnie, Professor of Ceramic Engineering, Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Aman Trehan, Research Graduate Assistant; Nan Chen, Research Graduate Assistant; Deborah Plotnik, Program Coordinator, Rutgers Center for Green Building, Rutgers – The State University of New Jersey. At: <a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/SolarIslanding_Final-Submitted_7.10.2015-with-Appendices.pdf\">http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/SolarIslanding_Final-Submitted_7.10.2015-with-Appendices.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\">[3]</a> NREL (2017) Microgrid-Ready Solar PV – Planning for Resiliency. Updated September 2017. <a href=\"https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/70122.pdf\">https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/70122.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\">[4]</a> Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory. 2018. Microgrids at Berkeley Labs. <a href=\"https://building-microgrid.lbl.gov/about-microgrids-0\">https://building-microgrid.lbl.gov/about-microgrids-0</a>  (accessed Oct 2, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\">[5]</a> NJ Board of Public Utilities. 2017. Microgrid.  <a href=\"https://www.state.nj.us/bpu/about/divisions/opp/microgrid.html\">https://www.state.nj.us/bpu/about/divisions/opp/microgrid.html</a> (accessed Oct 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\">[6]</a> NJ Board of Public Utilities. 2017. Microgrid.  <a href=\"https://www.state.nj.us/bpu/about/divisions/opp/microgrid.html\">https://www.state.nj.us/bpu/about/divisions/opp/microgrid.html</a> (accessed Oct 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\">[7]</a> Ibid. Highland Park Solar Islanding Project (2015) <a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/SolarIslanding_Final-Submitted_7.10.2015-with-Appendices.pdf\">http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/SolarIslanding_Final-Submitted_7.10.2015-with-Appendices.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\">[8]</a> US Department of Energy. “A Consumer’s Guide: Get Your Power from the Sun.” <a href=\"http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy04osti/35297.pdf\">http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy04osti/35297.pdf</a> (accessed April 5, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref9\" name=\"_edn9\">[9]</a> NJ Board of Public Utilities. 2018. Energy Resilience Bank. <a href=\"https://www.state.nj.us/bpu/about/divisions/opp/erb.html\">https://www.state.nj.us/bpu/about/divisions/opp/erb.html</a> (accessed Oct 2, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref10\" name=\"_edn10\">[10]</a> E. Hotchkiss, I. Metzger, J. Salasovich, and P. Schwabe. 2013 Alternative Energy Generation Opportunities in Critical Infrastructure New Jersey. Produced under the direction of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) <a href=\"https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/60631.pdf\">https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/60631.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 3, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref11\" name=\"_edn11\">[11]</a> NREL. 2018. “Valuing the Resilience Provided by Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems.” <a href=\"https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/70679.pdf\">https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/70679.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 3, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref12\" name=\"_edn12\">[12]</a> NREL. 2018. “Valuing the Resilience Provided by Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems.” <a href=\"https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/70679.pdf\">https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/70679.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 3, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref13\" name=\"_edn13\">[13]</a> DOE. “Smart Grid Investments Improve Grid Reliability, Resilience, and Storm Responses.” <a href=\"https://www.smartgrid.gov/files/B2-Master-File-with-edits_120114.pdf\">https://www.smartgrid.gov/files/B2-Master-File-with-edits_120114.pdf</a> (accessed May 1, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/#_ednref14\" name=\"_edn14\">[14]</a> E. Hotchkiss, I. Metzger, J. Salasovich, and P. Schwabe. 2013 Alternative Energy Generation Opportunities in Critical Infrastructure New Jersey. Produced under the direction of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) <a href=\"https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/60631.pdf\">https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/60631.pdf</a> (accessed Oct 3, 2018).</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-energy-storage-and-back-up-power-generation/\">Energy Storage and Back-up Power Generation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-demand-response-and-peak-load-management/\">Demand Response and Peak Load Management</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-biomass-energy-systems/\">Photovoltaic (PV) Systems</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/\">Smart Metering</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://building-microgrid.lbl.gov/projects/der-cam\">Distributed Energy Resources – Customer Adoption Model (DER-CAM)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program\">DSRIRE: New Jersey Incentives for Renewables</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.gridwise.org/\">GRIDWISE ALLIANCE</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/SolarIslanding_Final-Submitted_7.10.2015-with-Appendices.pdf\">Highland Park Solar Islanding Project</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://building-microgrid.lbl.gov/about-microgrids-0\">Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory – Microgrids</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/\">NJ Office of Clean Energy</a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/commercial-industrial/programs/der-microgrid-feasibility-studies\">Town Center Distributed Energy Resource Microgrid Feasibility Study Incentive Program</a></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/articles/how-microgrids-work\">US DOE – How Microgrids Work</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://smartenergycc.org/\">Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.smartgrid.gov/\">SmartGrid.Gov</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.whatissmartgrid.org/\">Smart Grid – Where Power is Going?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.bpu.state.nj.us/\">State of NJ Board of Public Utilities</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_section]','NR Solar Islanding and Microgrid-Ready Solar PV','','inherit','closed','closed','','2299-revision-v1','','','2022-04-22 20:16:18','2022-04-22 20:16:18','',2299,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2304',0,'revision','',0),(2305,3,'2022-04-22 20:20:48','2022-04-22 20:20:48','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"3.22\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Building Evaluation\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong><b>What is Building Evaluation?</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Building evaluation is the ongoing process of assessing the actual performance of a home as compared to design goals or a peer group. Building Performance Evaluation (BPE) refers to a type of building evaluation that measures aspects of residential building performance such as resource consumption (i.e., energy, water). Other measures of a BPE may include accessibility, aesthetics, cost-effectiveness, safety and security, and sustainability.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a><span> </span>Building evaluation may also include a systematic evaluation of the opinions of building occupants. This additional aspect of building evaluation commonly falls under the rubric of Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a><span> </span>Both BPE and POE can improve the functionality and efficiency of the target residence as well as inform future green residential building design strategies. These evaluation methods are valuable yet often overlooked aspects of residential green building.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_270\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"384\"]<img class=\"wp-image-270 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/NR-Building-Evaluation-Fig-1-.png\" alt=\"Figure 1 – Hers Index Scale (Source: http://www.hersindex.com)\" width=\"384\" height=\"588\" /> Figure 1 – Hers Index Scale (Source: http://www.hersindex.com)[/caption][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>In a home or residential green building, the most significant areas for evaluation often include satisfaction of occupants, indoor environmental quality including air quality, lighting, acoustics, thermal comfort, and other areas, occupant health, energy efficiency, and water conservation.  Other factors that may be important to evaluate, depending on the location, include the use of alternative transportation and site-specific choices like landscaping or other outdoor amenities.</p>\n<p>The Rutgers Center for Green Building has conducted several green building evaluations of various building type, including multifamily green building and single-family green homes available on the Center’s website and as case studies on the NJ Green Building Manual site. Common key findings across these building evaluations include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Building occupants rarely behave as designers expect</li>\n<li>Glare problems continue to plague successful implementation of daylighting strategies</li>\n<li>Building design and interior space design and management require further coordination</li>\n<li>Green buildings generally outperform conventional buildings in energy consumption but underperform their design intent</li>\n<li>Energy models may be flawed</li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong><b>How to Perform a Building Evaluation</b></strong></h2>\n<p>There are several ways to implement BPEs or POEs. An essential first step in the process is determining the criteria for evaluation as well as the methods. A green building evaluation may involve a combination of the following: interviews with occupants, space utilization surveys or floor plan analysis, analysis of utility data (see Figure 1), deployment of monitoring or metering equipment and analysis of its results, indoor air quality tests, and other indicative, investigative or diagnostic tools (see<span> </span><em><i>Smart Sensors and Controls, and Smart Metering</i></em>). In the case of multifamily residential development, make a scope decision as to how many units to evaluate.</p>\n<p>For example, while homeowners and property owners can pursue lower costs methods using consumer-grade technologies (e.g. ‘Foobot’ and ‘Air Visual’ products), they might want to work with a research center like the Center for Green Building (at Rutgers University) to utilize thermal imaging technologies (see Figure. 2).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a><span> </span>The cost of such technologies is decreasing, but data processing requires computing power and specialized software that is typically beyond the access and affordability of individual homeowners and building managers. Such technologies enable owners to quickly identify and rectify problem spots in the building envelope and avoid the costs of more common but invasive and destructive trial-and-error processes.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<p>[caption id=\"attachment_242\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"866\"]<img class=\"wp-image-242 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NC-Building-Evaluation-Fig-2-1-1.png\" alt=\"Figure 2 – Panoramic infrared image of a room interior that exposes areas with missing insulation. (Source: Rutgers Center for Green Building).\" width=\"866\" height=\"874\" /> Figure 2 – Panoramic infrared image of a room interior that exposes areas with missing insulation. (Source: Rutgers Center for Green Building).[/caption]</p>\n<p>There are a variety of software packages on the market available to create and analyze residential energy models (see<span> </span><em><i>Energy Modeling</i></em>). The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) offers free energy modeling software called<span> </span><a href=\"https://beopt.nrel.gov/\">BEopt (Building Energy Optimization)</a><span> </span>that uses<span> </span><a href=\"https://energyplus.net/\">EnergyPlus</a>.</p>\n<p>USGBC’s LEED v4 Homes and Multifamily Midrise references the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) Home Energy Rating System (HERS)<sup> <span> </span></sup>Index<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a><span> </span>for single-family homes, and for multifamily, the ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1–2010, Appendix G (with errata).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a></p>\n<h3><strong><b>Examples</b></strong></h3>\n<p><a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/HUD-Cost-Effective-Detection-of-MF-Housing-2017_01_27.pdf\">Cost-Effective Detection of Multi-Family Housing-Related Health and Safety Standards, Bronx Borough, NYC.</a></p>\n<p>This HUD-funded study led by a multidisciplinary team of researchers from Rutgers University explored the integration of infrared thermography and laser scanning for building hazard detection. The integration allowed a quick and objective measurement of common building defects that are relevant to a healthy building. The team developed a systematic method that consisted of infrared and laser scan data collection, data fusion, and data analysis. The study included an evaluation of two large multi-family multi-story buildings in the Bronx Borough of NYC. A total of 30 apartments were surveyed and analyzed according to several quantitative metrics including<span> </span><em><i>missing</i></em><span> </span><em><i>insulation, moisture issues, air infiltration, and thermal bridging.</i></em></p>\n<p>Poor or<span> </span><em><i>missing insulation</i></em><span> </span>can impair the thermal performance of the building components significantly (see Figure 3).<span> </span><em><i>Moisture</i></em><span> </span>is the most common form of deterioration for a building potentially causing reduced insulation value, mold growth, brick sprawling, and roof membrane fastener corrosion. Air leakage and<span> </span><em><i>air infiltration</i></em><span> </span>can lead to higher energy consumption and condensation in construction which in its turn can cause a poor indoor climate.<span> </span><em><i>Thermal bridges</i></em><span> </span>are the elements or areas that are characterized by higher thermal conductance and can lead to an increase of energy heating requirements during the winter season.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_377\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1262\"]<img class=\"wp-image-377 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NC-Building-Evaluation-Fig-3-1.png\" alt=\"Figure 3 – Infrared imaging showing improperly installed or damaged insulation. (Source: Rutgers Center for Green Building).\" width=\"1262\" height=\"620\" /> Figure 3 – Infrared imaging showing improperly installed or damaged insulation. (Source: Rutgers Center for Green Building).[/caption][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<p>The results of the study showed varied conditions in the apartments, some of them having alarming concerns about thermal performance and hazardous conditions. The main finding deals with the relationship between missing insulation and particle penetration from outdoors to indoors. Investigators found a clear and significant correlation between the concentration of airborne particles and the indoor/outdoor ratio of those particles, meaning that apartments with higher percentages of missing insulation also had higher (I/O) ratios. Additionally, in apartments where residents reported mold, higher amounts of insulation were missing – a finding that also matched residents’ asthma reports, leading investigators to conclude that building defects such as missing insulation have a direct effect on the residents’ well-being. This field study showed that low-cost detection of building hazards can generate precise measures to gauge the performance of the building and that integrating indoor air quality data and questionnaires with data from infrared thermography and laser scans can help create a complete picture of building performance and residents’ health.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a></p>\n<p><a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Monmouth-County-Green-Homes-POE-Final.pdf\">Green Residential Home Study: A Shore Community in New Jersey</a></p>\n<p>This case study by the Rutgers Center for Green Building (RCGB) compared the performance of three single-family homes built by Fluid Construction in Monmouth County, New Jersey – a home built to the LEED for Homes Silver standard,  a “Code Plus”<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a> home, and an ENERGY STAR-rated home.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a> MaGrann Associates completed an energy analysis on the ENERGY STAR and LEED-H homes using REM/Rate Home Energy Analysis Software.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a> The baseline model of each home allows for the comparison between predicted and actual performance, as well as for the comparison between homes built to different levels of energy performance. The results of the energy analysis showed that the LEED-H outperformed a typical code home, that its design/predicted performance closely matched its actual performance, but that it underperformed compared to the home built to Energy Star certification.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn10\" name=\"_ednref10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a></p>\n<h2><strong><b>Benefits</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Building evaluation identifies both successes and failures in building performance, with an emphasis on human interaction with building systems. BPE and POE can contribute to more efficient system operations, greater occupant comfort, and cost savings. Understanding trends in performance also inform new developments in predictive software for building designers and highlight the need for new technologies and more accurate modeling of realistic occupants. Finally, building evaluation helps build a body of knowledge about the performance of residential buildings and homes that can inform future projects, policies and programs.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Costs</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Costs for a building evaluation vary based on the level of evaluation and time constraints. If a homeowner was deeply involved in planning and designing the home, they might have the ability to conduct a first-level evaluation at no cost. Smart home devices that track home performance cost more than traditional devices, and there are often installation costs and service costs. The initial cost, energy savings, and payback of smart technologies vary depending on the technology’s features and capabilities. Advances in wireless technologies have also lowered installation costs compared to wired devices. Investigative and diagnostic evaluations generally require professional evaluation, and the cost varies depending on the size of the home, the scope of the evaluation, the experience of the consultant and length of study.</p>\n<p>Check the <a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/\">NJ Clean Energy Program</a> for available incentives, programs, and funding opportunities.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Resiliency</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Building evaluation contributes to a building’s resiliency by providing feedback on the status of the home’s performance and notifying homeowners of when and where problems or potential problems exist, ensuring that a home performs optimally during both normal operations and emergencies. Ongoing building evaluation can also evaluate how successfully a home is performing in response to increasing heat, more intense precipitation and storms, rising sea levels, and flooding, and increased the frequency of power outages – all indicators of resiliency. Additionally, building evaluation can help homeowners prepare for these circumstances by evaluating whether their home has or has not implemented green building strategies with resiliency benefits. Examples include cooling and shading the home, improving the efficiency of the building envelope, utilizing green roofs and landscape elements, planning for increased failure or reduced efficiency of electrical or mechanical systems, and providing passive solar cooling and ventilation features.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a> Whole Building Design Guide. Facility Performance Evaluation. <a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/resources/fpe.php\">http://www.wbdg.org/resources/fpe.php</a> (accessed Jan 8, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a> Post Occupancy Evaluation. http://www.postoccupancyevaluation.com/(accessed Jan 9, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a> Andrews, Clint, et al. 2018. Managing Heatwaves in Affordable Housing. 2018 APA National Planning Conference.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a> The Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index rates homes on a scale of 0 to 100 where 0 corresponds to net-zero energy and 100 corresponds to code-level energy efficiency.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a> USGBC LEED v4 Homes and Multifamily Midrise (Updated Oct 2, 2017). Page 7-8. <a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org/\">https://new.usgbc.org</a> (accessed June 12, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a> Andrews, C. J. (PI), Jie Gong (co-PI), Mainelis, G. (co-PI), Senick, J., Sorensen Allacci, M., Plotnik, D., Calderon, L.,  Mengyang Guo, Thomas, N.,  Yi Yu, Pavilonis, B., Raja, P., Bingsheng Liu, B., (2017). Cost-Effective Detection of Multi-Family Housing-Related Health and Safety Standards. <a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/HUD-Cost-Effective-Detection-of-MF-Housing-2017_01_27.pdf\">http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/HUD-Cost-Effective-Detection-of-MF-Housing-2017_01_27.pdf</a> (accessed Jan 10, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a> Home built according to 2006 NJ State Building Code.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a> Rutgers Center for Green Building (RCGB) and Associates. 2011. “Green Residential Home Study: A Shore Community in New Jersey.” <a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Monmouth-County-Green-Homes-POE-Final.pdf\">http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Monmouth-County-Green-Homes-POE-Final.pdf</a> (accessed June 12, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref9\" name=\"_edn9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a> REM/Rate™ <a href=\"http://www.remrate.com/\">http://www.remrate.com</a> (accessed June 12, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref10\" name=\"_edn10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a> Ibid, “Green Residential Home Study,” page 8.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/\">Commissioning</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-energy-modeling/\">Energy Modeling</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/\">Smart Metering</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/\">Smart Sensors and Controls</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<p><a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/HUD-Cost-Effective-Detection-of-MF-Housing-2017_01_27.pdf\">Andrews, C. J. (PI), Jie Gong (co-PI), Mainelis, G. (co-PI), Senick, J., Sorensen Allacci, M., Plotnik, D., Calderon, L.,  Mengyang Guo, Thomas, N.,  Yi Yu, Pavilonis, B., Raja, P., Bingsheng Liu, B., (2017). <em><i>Cost-Effective Detection of Multi-Family Housing-Related Health and Safety Standards.</i></em></a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.ashrae.org/professional-development/ashrae-certification/certification-types/bemp-building-energy-modeling-professional-certification\">ASHRAE Building Energy Modeling (BEM) Professional Certification</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://beopt.nrel.gov/\">National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) BEopt</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"http://www.resnet.us/\">Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)</a></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.hersindex.com/\">HERS Index</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p><a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/projects/\">The Rutgers Center for Green Building – Building Evaluation Projects</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.smartbuildingscenter.org/\">Smart Buildings Center</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.smartgrid.gov/the_smart_grid/smart_home.html\">SmartGrid.Gov – Smart Home</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"http://www.cbe.berkeley.edu/research/research_ieq.htm\">UC Berkeley – Center for the Built Environment</a></p>\n<p>Whole Building Design Guide</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/resources/smart-controls\">Smart Controls</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/resources/facility-performance-evaluation-fpe#ar\">Facility Performance Evaluation</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_section]','NR Building Evaluation','','publish','closed','closed','','nr-building-evaluation','','','2022-04-22 20:20:51','2022-04-22 20:20:51','',0,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2305',0,'post','',0),(2307,3,'2022-04-22 20:20:48','2022-04-22 20:20:48','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"3.22\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Building Evaluation\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong><b>What is Building Evaluation?</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Building evaluation is the ongoing process of assessing the actual performance of a home as compared to design goals or a peer group. Building Performance Evaluation (BPE) refers to a type of building evaluation that measures aspects of residential building performance such as resource consumption (i.e., energy, water). Other measures of a BPE may include accessibility, aesthetics, cost-effectiveness, safety and security, and sustainability.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a><span> </span>Building evaluation may also include a systematic evaluation of the opinions of building occupants. This additional aspect of building evaluation commonly falls under the rubric of Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a><span> </span>Both BPE and POE can improve the functionality and efficiency of the target residence as well as inform future green residential building design strategies. These evaluation methods are valuable yet often overlooked aspects of residential green building.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_270\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"384\"]<img class=\"wp-image-270 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/NR-Building-Evaluation-Fig-1-.png\" alt=\"Figure 1 – Hers Index Scale (Source: http://www.hersindex.com)\" width=\"384\" height=\"588\" /> Figure 1 – Hers Index Scale (Source: http://www.hersindex.com)[/caption][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>In a home or residential green building, the most significant areas for evaluation often include satisfaction of occupants, indoor environmental quality including air quality, lighting, acoustics, thermal comfort, and other areas, occupant health, energy efficiency, and water conservation.  Other factors that may be important to evaluate, depending on the location, include the use of alternative transportation and site-specific choices like landscaping or other outdoor amenities.</p>\n<p>The Rutgers Center for Green Building has conducted several green building evaluations of various building type, including multifamily green building and single-family green homes available on the Center’s website and as case studies on the NJ Green Building Manual site. Common key findings across these building evaluations include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Building occupants rarely behave as designers expect</li>\n<li>Glare problems continue to plague successful implementation of daylighting strategies</li>\n<li>Building design and interior space design and management require further coordination</li>\n<li>Green buildings generally outperform conventional buildings in energy consumption but underperform their design intent</li>\n<li>Energy models may be flawed</li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong><b>How to Perform a Building Evaluation</b></strong></h2>\n<p>There are several ways to implement BPEs or POEs. An essential first step in the process is determining the criteria for evaluation as well as the methods. A green building evaluation may involve a combination of the following: interviews with occupants, space utilization surveys or floor plan analysis, analysis of utility data (see Figure 1), deployment of monitoring or metering equipment and analysis of its results, indoor air quality tests, and other indicative, investigative or diagnostic tools (see<span> </span><em><i>Smart Sensors and Controls, and Smart Metering</i></em>). In the case of multifamily residential development, make a scope decision as to how many units to evaluate.</p>\n<p>For example, while homeowners and property owners can pursue lower costs methods using consumer-grade technologies (e.g. ‘Foobot’ and ‘Air Visual’ products), they might want to work with a research center like the Center for Green Building (at Rutgers University) to utilize thermal imaging technologies (see Figure. 2).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a><span> </span>The cost of such technologies is decreasing, but data processing requires computing power and specialized software that is typically beyond the access and affordability of individual homeowners and building managers. Such technologies enable owners to quickly identify and rectify problem spots in the building envelope and avoid the costs of more common but invasive and destructive trial-and-error processes.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<p>[caption id=\"attachment_242\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"866\"]<img class=\"wp-image-242 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NC-Building-Evaluation-Fig-2-1-1.png\" alt=\"Figure 2 – Panoramic infrared image of a room interior that exposes areas with missing insulation. (Source: Rutgers Center for Green Building).\" width=\"866\" height=\"874\" /> Figure 2 – Panoramic infrared image of a room interior that exposes areas with missing insulation. (Source: Rutgers Center for Green Building).[/caption]</p>\n<p>There are a variety of software packages on the market available to create and analyze residential energy models (see<span> </span><em><i>Energy Modeling</i></em>). The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) offers free energy modeling software called<span> </span><a href=\"https://beopt.nrel.gov/\">BEopt (Building Energy Optimization)</a><span> </span>that uses<span> </span><a href=\"https://energyplus.net/\">EnergyPlus</a>.</p>\n<p>USGBC’s LEED v4 Homes and Multifamily Midrise references the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) Home Energy Rating System (HERS)<sup> <span> </span></sup>Index<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a><span> </span>for single-family homes, and for multifamily, the ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1–2010, Appendix G (with errata).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a></p>\n<h3><strong><b>Examples</b></strong></h3>\n<p><a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/HUD-Cost-Effective-Detection-of-MF-Housing-2017_01_27.pdf\">Cost-Effective Detection of Multi-Family Housing-Related Health and Safety Standards, Bronx Borough, NYC.</a></p>\n<p>This HUD-funded study led by a multidisciplinary team of researchers from Rutgers University explored the integration of infrared thermography and laser scanning for building hazard detection. The integration allowed a quick and objective measurement of common building defects that are relevant to a healthy building. The team developed a systematic method that consisted of infrared and laser scan data collection, data fusion, and data analysis. The study included an evaluation of two large multi-family multi-story buildings in the Bronx Borough of NYC. A total of 30 apartments were surveyed and analyzed according to several quantitative metrics including<span> </span><em><i>missing</i></em><span> </span><em><i>insulation, moisture issues, air infiltration, and thermal bridging.</i></em></p>\n<p>Poor or<span> </span><em><i>missing insulation</i></em><span> </span>can impair the thermal performance of the building components significantly (see Figure 3).<span> </span><em><i>Moisture</i></em><span> </span>is the most common form of deterioration for a building potentially causing reduced insulation value, mold growth, brick sprawling, and roof membrane fastener corrosion. Air leakage and<span> </span><em><i>air infiltration</i></em><span> </span>can lead to higher energy consumption and condensation in construction which in its turn can cause a poor indoor climate.<span> </span><em><i>Thermal bridges</i></em><span> </span>are the elements or areas that are characterized by higher thermal conductance and can lead to an increase of energy heating requirements during the winter season.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_377\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1262\"]<img class=\"wp-image-377 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NC-Building-Evaluation-Fig-3-1.png\" alt=\"Figure 3 – Infrared imaging showing improperly installed or damaged insulation. (Source: Rutgers Center for Green Building).\" width=\"1262\" height=\"620\" /> Figure 3 – Infrared imaging showing improperly installed or damaged insulation. (Source: Rutgers Center for Green Building).[/caption][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<p>The results of the study showed varied conditions in the apartments, some of them having alarming concerns about thermal performance and hazardous conditions. The main finding deals with the relationship between missing insulation and particle penetration from outdoors to indoors. Investigators found a clear and significant correlation between the concentration of airborne particles and the indoor/outdoor ratio of those particles, meaning that apartments with higher percentages of missing insulation also had higher (I/O) ratios. Additionally, in apartments where residents reported mold, higher amounts of insulation were missing – a finding that also matched residents’ asthma reports, leading investigators to conclude that building defects such as missing insulation have a direct effect on the residents’ well-being. This field study showed that low-cost detection of building hazards can generate precise measures to gauge the performance of the building and that integrating indoor air quality data and questionnaires with data from infrared thermography and laser scans can help create a complete picture of building performance and residents’ health.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a></p>\n<p><a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Monmouth-County-Green-Homes-POE-Final.pdf\">Green Residential Home Study: A Shore Community in New Jersey</a></p>\n<p>This case study by the Rutgers Center for Green Building (RCGB) compared the performance of three single-family homes built by Fluid Construction in Monmouth County, New Jersey – a home built to the LEED for Homes Silver standard,  a “Code Plus”<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a> home, and an ENERGY STAR-rated home.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a> MaGrann Associates completed an energy analysis on the ENERGY STAR and LEED-H homes using REM/Rate Home Energy Analysis Software.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a> The baseline model of each home allows for the comparison between predicted and actual performance, as well as for the comparison between homes built to different levels of energy performance. The results of the energy analysis showed that the LEED-H outperformed a typical code home, that its design/predicted performance closely matched its actual performance, but that it underperformed compared to the home built to Energy Star certification.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn10\" name=\"_ednref10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a></p>\n<h2><strong><b>Benefits</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Building evaluation identifies both successes and failures in building performance, with an emphasis on human interaction with building systems. BPE and POE can contribute to more efficient system operations, greater occupant comfort, and cost savings. Understanding trends in performance also inform new developments in predictive software for building designers and highlight the need for new technologies and more accurate modeling of realistic occupants. Finally, building evaluation helps build a body of knowledge about the performance of residential buildings and homes that can inform future projects, policies and programs.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Costs</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Costs for a building evaluation vary based on the level of evaluation and time constraints. If a homeowner was deeply involved in planning and designing the home, they might have the ability to conduct a first-level evaluation at no cost. Smart home devices that track home performance cost more than traditional devices, and there are often installation costs and service costs. The initial cost, energy savings, and payback of smart technologies vary depending on the technology’s features and capabilities. Advances in wireless technologies have also lowered installation costs compared to wired devices. Investigative and diagnostic evaluations generally require professional evaluation, and the cost varies depending on the size of the home, the scope of the evaluation, the experience of the consultant and length of study.</p>\n<p>Check the <a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/\">NJ Clean Energy Program</a> for available incentives, programs, and funding opportunities.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Resiliency</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Building evaluation contributes to a building’s resiliency by providing feedback on the status of the home’s performance and notifying homeowners of when and where problems or potential problems exist, ensuring that a home performs optimally during both normal operations and emergencies. Ongoing building evaluation can also evaluate how successfully a home is performing in response to increasing heat, more intense precipitation and storms, rising sea levels, and flooding, and increased the frequency of power outages – all indicators of resiliency. Additionally, building evaluation can help homeowners prepare for these circumstances by evaluating whether their home has or has not implemented green building strategies with resiliency benefits. Examples include cooling and shading the home, improving the efficiency of the building envelope, utilizing green roofs and landscape elements, planning for increased failure or reduced efficiency of electrical or mechanical systems, and providing passive solar cooling and ventilation features.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a> Whole Building Design Guide. Facility Performance Evaluation. <a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/resources/fpe.php\">http://www.wbdg.org/resources/fpe.php</a> (accessed Jan 8, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a> Post Occupancy Evaluation. http://www.postoccupancyevaluation.com/(accessed Jan 9, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a> Andrews, Clint, et al. 2018. Managing Heatwaves in Affordable Housing. 2018 APA National Planning Conference.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a> The Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index rates homes on a scale of 0 to 100 where 0 corresponds to net-zero energy and 100 corresponds to code-level energy efficiency.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a> USGBC LEED v4 Homes and Multifamily Midrise (Updated Oct 2, 2017). Page 7-8. <a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org/\">https://new.usgbc.org</a> (accessed June 12, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a> Andrews, C. J. (PI), Jie Gong (co-PI), Mainelis, G. (co-PI), Senick, J., Sorensen Allacci, M., Plotnik, D., Calderon, L.,  Mengyang Guo, Thomas, N.,  Yi Yu, Pavilonis, B., Raja, P., Bingsheng Liu, B., (2017). Cost-Effective Detection of Multi-Family Housing-Related Health and Safety Standards. <a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/HUD-Cost-Effective-Detection-of-MF-Housing-2017_01_27.pdf\">http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/HUD-Cost-Effective-Detection-of-MF-Housing-2017_01_27.pdf</a> (accessed Jan 10, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a> Home built according to 2006 NJ State Building Code.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a> Rutgers Center for Green Building (RCGB) and Associates. 2011. “Green Residential Home Study: A Shore Community in New Jersey.” <a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Monmouth-County-Green-Homes-POE-Final.pdf\">http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Monmouth-County-Green-Homes-POE-Final.pdf</a> (accessed June 12, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref9\" name=\"_edn9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a> REM/Rate™ <a href=\"http://www.remrate.com/\">http://www.remrate.com</a> (accessed June 12, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref10\" name=\"_edn10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a> Ibid, “Green Residential Home Study,” page 8.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/\">Commissioning</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-energy-modeling/\">Energy Modeling</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/\">Smart Metering</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/\">Smart Sensors and Controls</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<p><a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/HUD-Cost-Effective-Detection-of-MF-Housing-2017_01_27.pdf\">Andrews, C. J. (PI), Jie Gong (co-PI), Mainelis, G. (co-PI), Senick, J., Sorensen Allacci, M., Plotnik, D., Calderon, L.,  Mengyang Guo, Thomas, N.,  Yi Yu, Pavilonis, B., Raja, P., Bingsheng Liu, B., (2017). <em><i>Cost-Effective Detection of Multi-Family Housing-Related Health and Safety Standards.</i></em></a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.ashrae.org/professional-development/ashrae-certification/certification-types/bemp-building-energy-modeling-professional-certification\">ASHRAE Building Energy Modeling (BEM) Professional Certification</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://beopt.nrel.gov/\">National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) BEopt</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"http://www.resnet.us/\">Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)</a></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.hersindex.com/\">HERS Index</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p><a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/projects/\">The Rutgers Center for Green Building – Building Evaluation Projects</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.smartbuildingscenter.org/\">Smart Buildings Center</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.smartgrid.gov/the_smart_grid/smart_home.html\">SmartGrid.Gov – Smart Home</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"http://www.cbe.berkeley.edu/research/research_ieq.htm\">UC Berkeley – Center for the Built Environment</a></p>\n<p>Whole Building Design Guide</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/resources/smart-controls\">Smart Controls</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/resources/facility-performance-evaluation-fpe#ar\">Facility Performance Evaluation</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_section]','NR Building Evaluation','','inherit','closed','closed','','2305-revision-v1','','','2022-04-22 20:20:48','2022-04-22 20:20:48','',2305,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2307',0,'revision','',0),(2308,3,'2022-04-22 20:20:48','2022-04-22 20:20:48','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"3.22\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Building Evaluation\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong><b>What is Building Evaluation?</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Building evaluation is the ongoing process of assessing the actual performance of a home as compared to design goals or a peer group. Building Performance Evaluation (BPE) refers to a type of building evaluation that measures aspects of residential building performance such as resource consumption (i.e., energy, water). Other measures of a BPE may include accessibility, aesthetics, cost-effectiveness, safety and security, and sustainability.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a><span> </span>Building evaluation may also include a systematic evaluation of the opinions of building occupants. This additional aspect of building evaluation commonly falls under the rubric of Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a><span> </span>Both BPE and POE can improve the functionality and efficiency of the target residence as well as inform future green residential building design strategies. These evaluation methods are valuable yet often overlooked aspects of residential green building.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_270\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"384\"]<img class=\"wp-image-270 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/NR-Building-Evaluation-Fig-1-.png\" alt=\"Figure 1 – Hers Index Scale (Source: http://www.hersindex.com)\" width=\"384\" height=\"588\" /> Figure 1 – Hers Index Scale (Source: http://www.hersindex.com)[/caption][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>In a home or residential green building, the most significant areas for evaluation often include satisfaction of occupants, indoor environmental quality including air quality, lighting, acoustics, thermal comfort, and other areas, occupant health, energy efficiency, and water conservation.  Other factors that may be important to evaluate, depending on the location, include the use of alternative transportation and site-specific choices like landscaping or other outdoor amenities.</p>\n<p>The Rutgers Center for Green Building has conducted several green building evaluations of various building type, including multifamily green building and single-family green homes available on the Center’s website and as case studies on the NJ Green Building Manual site. Common key findings across these building evaluations include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Building occupants rarely behave as designers expect</li>\n<li>Glare problems continue to plague successful implementation of daylighting strategies</li>\n<li>Building design and interior space design and management require further coordination</li>\n<li>Green buildings generally outperform conventional buildings in energy consumption but underperform their design intent</li>\n<li>Energy models may be flawed</li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong><b>How to Perform a Building Evaluation</b></strong></h2>\n<p>There are several ways to implement BPEs or POEs. An essential first step in the process is determining the criteria for evaluation as well as the methods. A green building evaluation may involve a combination of the following: interviews with occupants, space utilization surveys or floor plan analysis, analysis of utility data (see Figure 1), deployment of monitoring or metering equipment and analysis of its results, indoor air quality tests, and other indicative, investigative or diagnostic tools (see<span> </span><em><i>Smart Sensors and Controls, and Smart Metering</i></em>). In the case of multifamily residential development, make a scope decision as to how many units to evaluate.</p>\n<p>For example, while homeowners and property owners can pursue lower costs methods using consumer-grade technologies (e.g. ‘Foobot’ and ‘Air Visual’ products), they might want to work with a research center like the Center for Green Building (at Rutgers University) to utilize thermal imaging technologies (see Figure. 2).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a><span> </span>The cost of such technologies is decreasing, but data processing requires computing power and specialized software that is typically beyond the access and affordability of individual homeowners and building managers. Such technologies enable owners to quickly identify and rectify problem spots in the building envelope and avoid the costs of more common but invasive and destructive trial-and-error processes.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<p>[caption id=\"attachment_242\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"866\"]<img class=\"wp-image-242 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NC-Building-Evaluation-Fig-2-1-1.png\" alt=\"Figure 2 – Panoramic infrared image of a room interior that exposes areas with missing insulation. (Source: Rutgers Center for Green Building).\" width=\"866\" height=\"874\" /> Figure 2 – Panoramic infrared image of a room interior that exposes areas with missing insulation. (Source: Rutgers Center for Green Building).[/caption]</p>\n<p>There are a variety of software packages on the market available to create and analyze residential energy models (see<span> </span><em><i>Energy Modeling</i></em>). The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) offers free energy modeling software called<span> </span><a href=\"https://beopt.nrel.gov/\">BEopt (Building Energy Optimization)</a><span> </span>that uses<span> </span><a href=\"https://energyplus.net/\">EnergyPlus</a>.</p>\n<p>USGBC’s LEED v4 Homes and Multifamily Midrise references the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) Home Energy Rating System (HERS)<sup> <span> </span></sup>Index<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a><span> </span>for single-family homes, and for multifamily, the ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1–2010, Appendix G (with errata).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a></p>\n<h3><strong><b>Examples</b></strong></h3>\n<p><a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/HUD-Cost-Effective-Detection-of-MF-Housing-2017_01_27.pdf\">Cost-Effective Detection of Multi-Family Housing-Related Health and Safety Standards, Bronx Borough, NYC.</a></p>\n<p>This HUD-funded study led by a multidisciplinary team of researchers from Rutgers University explored the integration of infrared thermography and laser scanning for building hazard detection. The integration allowed a quick and objective measurement of common building defects that are relevant to a healthy building. The team developed a systematic method that consisted of infrared and laser scan data collection, data fusion, and data analysis. The study included an evaluation of two large multi-family multi-story buildings in the Bronx Borough of NYC. A total of 30 apartments were surveyed and analyzed according to several quantitative metrics including<span> </span><em><i>missing</i></em><span> </span><em><i>insulation, moisture issues, air infiltration, and thermal bridging.</i></em></p>\n<p>Poor or<span> </span><em><i>missing insulation</i></em><span> </span>can impair the thermal performance of the building components significantly (see Figure 3).<span> </span><em><i>Moisture</i></em><span> </span>is the most common form of deterioration for a building potentially causing reduced insulation value, mold growth, brick sprawling, and roof membrane fastener corrosion. Air leakage and<span> </span><em><i>air infiltration</i></em><span> </span>can lead to higher energy consumption and condensation in construction which in its turn can cause a poor indoor climate.<span> </span><em><i>Thermal bridges</i></em><span> </span>are the elements or areas that are characterized by higher thermal conductance and can lead to an increase of energy heating requirements during the winter season.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_377\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1262\"]<img class=\"wp-image-377 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NC-Building-Evaluation-Fig-3-1.png\" alt=\"Figure 3 – Infrared imaging showing improperly installed or damaged insulation. (Source: Rutgers Center for Green Building).\" width=\"1262\" height=\"620\" /> Figure 3 – Infrared imaging showing improperly installed or damaged insulation. (Source: Rutgers Center for Green Building).[/caption][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<p>The results of the study showed varied conditions in the apartments, some of them having alarming concerns about thermal performance and hazardous conditions. The main finding deals with the relationship between missing insulation and particle penetration from outdoors to indoors. Investigators found a clear and significant correlation between the concentration of airborne particles and the indoor/outdoor ratio of those particles, meaning that apartments with higher percentages of missing insulation also had higher (I/O) ratios. Additionally, in apartments where residents reported mold, higher amounts of insulation were missing – a finding that also matched residents’ asthma reports, leading investigators to conclude that building defects such as missing insulation have a direct effect on the residents’ well-being. This field study showed that low-cost detection of building hazards can generate precise measures to gauge the performance of the building and that integrating indoor air quality data and questionnaires with data from infrared thermography and laser scans can help create a complete picture of building performance and residents’ health.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a></p>\n<p><a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Monmouth-County-Green-Homes-POE-Final.pdf\">Green Residential Home Study: A Shore Community in New Jersey</a></p>\n<p>This case study by the Rutgers Center for Green Building (RCGB) compared the performance of three single-family homes built by Fluid Construction in Monmouth County, New Jersey – a home built to the LEED for Homes Silver standard,  a “Code Plus”<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a> home, and an ENERGY STAR-rated home.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a> MaGrann Associates completed an energy analysis on the ENERGY STAR and LEED-H homes using REM/Rate Home Energy Analysis Software.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a> The baseline model of each home allows for the comparison between predicted and actual performance, as well as for the comparison between homes built to different levels of energy performance. The results of the energy analysis showed that the LEED-H outperformed a typical code home, that its design/predicted performance closely matched its actual performance, but that it underperformed compared to the home built to Energy Star certification.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn10\" name=\"_ednref10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a></p>\n<h2><strong><b>Benefits</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Building evaluation identifies both successes and failures in building performance, with an emphasis on human interaction with building systems. BPE and POE can contribute to more efficient system operations, greater occupant comfort, and cost savings. Understanding trends in performance also inform new developments in predictive software for building designers and highlight the need for new technologies and more accurate modeling of realistic occupants. Finally, building evaluation helps build a body of knowledge about the performance of residential buildings and homes that can inform future projects, policies and programs.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Costs</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Costs for a building evaluation vary based on the level of evaluation and time constraints. If a homeowner was deeply involved in planning and designing the home, they might have the ability to conduct a first-level evaluation at no cost. Smart home devices that track home performance cost more than traditional devices, and there are often installation costs and service costs. The initial cost, energy savings, and payback of smart technologies vary depending on the technology’s features and capabilities. Advances in wireless technologies have also lowered installation costs compared to wired devices. Investigative and diagnostic evaluations generally require professional evaluation, and the cost varies depending on the size of the home, the scope of the evaluation, the experience of the consultant and length of study.</p>\n<p>Check the <a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/\">NJ Clean Energy Program</a> for available incentives, programs, and funding opportunities.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Resiliency</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Building evaluation contributes to a building’s resiliency by providing feedback on the status of the home’s performance and notifying homeowners of when and where problems or potential problems exist, ensuring that a home performs optimally during both normal operations and emergencies. Ongoing building evaluation can also evaluate how successfully a home is performing in response to increasing heat, more intense precipitation and storms, rising sea levels, and flooding, and increased the frequency of power outages – all indicators of resiliency. Additionally, building evaluation can help homeowners prepare for these circumstances by evaluating whether their home has or has not implemented green building strategies with resiliency benefits. Examples include cooling and shading the home, improving the efficiency of the building envelope, utilizing green roofs and landscape elements, planning for increased failure or reduced efficiency of electrical or mechanical systems, and providing passive solar cooling and ventilation features.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a> Whole Building Design Guide. Facility Performance Evaluation. <a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/resources/fpe.php\">http://www.wbdg.org/resources/fpe.php</a> (accessed Jan 8, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a> Post Occupancy Evaluation. http://www.postoccupancyevaluation.com/(accessed Jan 9, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a> Andrews, Clint, et al. 2018. Managing Heatwaves in Affordable Housing. 2018 APA National Planning Conference.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a> The Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index rates homes on a scale of 0 to 100 where 0 corresponds to net-zero energy and 100 corresponds to code-level energy efficiency.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a> USGBC LEED v4 Homes and Multifamily Midrise (Updated Oct 2, 2017). Page 7-8. <a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org/\">https://new.usgbc.org</a> (accessed June 12, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a> Andrews, C. J. (PI), Jie Gong (co-PI), Mainelis, G. (co-PI), Senick, J., Sorensen Allacci, M., Plotnik, D., Calderon, L.,  Mengyang Guo, Thomas, N.,  Yi Yu, Pavilonis, B., Raja, P., Bingsheng Liu, B., (2017). Cost-Effective Detection of Multi-Family Housing-Related Health and Safety Standards. <a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/HUD-Cost-Effective-Detection-of-MF-Housing-2017_01_27.pdf\">http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/HUD-Cost-Effective-Detection-of-MF-Housing-2017_01_27.pdf</a> (accessed Jan 10, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a> Home built according to 2006 NJ State Building Code.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a> Rutgers Center for Green Building (RCGB) and Associates. 2011. “Green Residential Home Study: A Shore Community in New Jersey.” <a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Monmouth-County-Green-Homes-POE-Final.pdf\">http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Monmouth-County-Green-Homes-POE-Final.pdf</a> (accessed June 12, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref9\" name=\"_edn9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a> REM/Rate™ <a href=\"http://www.remrate.com/\">http://www.remrate.com</a> (accessed June 12, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref10\" name=\"_edn10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a> Ibid, “Green Residential Home Study,” page 8.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/\">Commissioning</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-energy-modeling/\">Energy Modeling</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/\">Smart Metering</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/\">Smart Sensors and Controls</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<p><a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/HUD-Cost-Effective-Detection-of-MF-Housing-2017_01_27.pdf\">Andrews, C. J. (PI), Jie Gong (co-PI), Mainelis, G. (co-PI), Senick, J., Sorensen Allacci, M., Plotnik, D., Calderon, L.,  Mengyang Guo, Thomas, N.,  Yi Yu, Pavilonis, B., Raja, P., Bingsheng Liu, B., (2017). <em><i>Cost-Effective Detection of Multi-Family Housing-Related Health and Safety Standards.</i></em></a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.ashrae.org/professional-development/ashrae-certification/certification-types/bemp-building-energy-modeling-professional-certification\">ASHRAE Building Energy Modeling (BEM) Professional Certification</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://beopt.nrel.gov/\">National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) BEopt</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"http://www.resnet.us/\">Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)</a></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.hersindex.com/\">HERS Index</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p><a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/projects/\">The Rutgers Center for Green Building – Building Evaluation Projects</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.smartbuildingscenter.org/\">Smart Buildings Center</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.smartgrid.gov/the_smart_grid/smart_home.html\">SmartGrid.Gov – Smart Home</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"http://www.cbe.berkeley.edu/research/research_ieq.htm\">UC Berkeley – Center for the Built Environment</a></p>\n<p>Whole Building Design Guide</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/resources/smart-controls\">Smart Controls</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/resources/facility-performance-evaluation-fpe#ar\">Facility Performance Evaluation</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_section]','NR Solar Islanding and Microgrid-Ready Solar PV','','inherit','closed','closed','','2305-revision-v1','','','2022-04-22 20:20:48','2022-04-22 20:20:48','',2305,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2308',0,'revision','',0),(2310,3,'2022-04-22 20:20:51','2022-04-22 20:20:51','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"3.22\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Building Evaluation\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong><b>What is Building Evaluation?</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Building evaluation is the ongoing process of assessing the actual performance of a home as compared to design goals or a peer group. Building Performance Evaluation (BPE) refers to a type of building evaluation that measures aspects of residential building performance such as resource consumption (i.e., energy, water). Other measures of a BPE may include accessibility, aesthetics, cost-effectiveness, safety and security, and sustainability.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a><span> </span>Building evaluation may also include a systematic evaluation of the opinions of building occupants. This additional aspect of building evaluation commonly falls under the rubric of Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a><span> </span>Both BPE and POE can improve the functionality and efficiency of the target residence as well as inform future green residential building design strategies. These evaluation methods are valuable yet often overlooked aspects of residential green building.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_270\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"384\"]<img class=\"wp-image-270 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/NR-Building-Evaluation-Fig-1-.png\" alt=\"Figure 1 – Hers Index Scale (Source: http://www.hersindex.com)\" width=\"384\" height=\"588\" /> Figure 1 – Hers Index Scale (Source: http://www.hersindex.com)[/caption][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>In a home or residential green building, the most significant areas for evaluation often include satisfaction of occupants, indoor environmental quality including air quality, lighting, acoustics, thermal comfort, and other areas, occupant health, energy efficiency, and water conservation.  Other factors that may be important to evaluate, depending on the location, include the use of alternative transportation and site-specific choices like landscaping or other outdoor amenities.</p>\n<p>The Rutgers Center for Green Building has conducted several green building evaluations of various building type, including multifamily green building and single-family green homes available on the Center’s website and as case studies on the NJ Green Building Manual site. Common key findings across these building evaluations include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Building occupants rarely behave as designers expect</li>\n<li>Glare problems continue to plague successful implementation of daylighting strategies</li>\n<li>Building design and interior space design and management require further coordination</li>\n<li>Green buildings generally outperform conventional buildings in energy consumption but underperform their design intent</li>\n<li>Energy models may be flawed</li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong><b>How to Perform a Building Evaluation</b></strong></h2>\n<p>There are several ways to implement BPEs or POEs. An essential first step in the process is determining the criteria for evaluation as well as the methods. A green building evaluation may involve a combination of the following: interviews with occupants, space utilization surveys or floor plan analysis, analysis of utility data (see Figure 1), deployment of monitoring or metering equipment and analysis of its results, indoor air quality tests, and other indicative, investigative or diagnostic tools (see<span> </span><em><i>Smart Sensors and Controls, and Smart Metering</i></em>). In the case of multifamily residential development, make a scope decision as to how many units to evaluate.</p>\n<p>For example, while homeowners and property owners can pursue lower costs methods using consumer-grade technologies (e.g. ‘Foobot’ and ‘Air Visual’ products), they might want to work with a research center like the Center for Green Building (at Rutgers University) to utilize thermal imaging technologies (see Figure. 2).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a><span> </span>The cost of such technologies is decreasing, but data processing requires computing power and specialized software that is typically beyond the access and affordability of individual homeowners and building managers. Such technologies enable owners to quickly identify and rectify problem spots in the building envelope and avoid the costs of more common but invasive and destructive trial-and-error processes.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<p>[caption id=\"attachment_242\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"866\"]<img class=\"wp-image-242 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NC-Building-Evaluation-Fig-2-1-1.png\" alt=\"Figure 2 – Panoramic infrared image of a room interior that exposes areas with missing insulation. (Source: Rutgers Center for Green Building).\" width=\"866\" height=\"874\" /> Figure 2 – Panoramic infrared image of a room interior that exposes areas with missing insulation. (Source: Rutgers Center for Green Building).[/caption]</p>\n<p>There are a variety of software packages on the market available to create and analyze residential energy models (see<span> </span><em><i>Energy Modeling</i></em>). The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) offers free energy modeling software called<span> </span><a href=\"https://beopt.nrel.gov/\">BEopt (Building Energy Optimization)</a><span> </span>that uses<span> </span><a href=\"https://energyplus.net/\">EnergyPlus</a>.</p>\n<p>USGBC’s LEED v4 Homes and Multifamily Midrise references the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) Home Energy Rating System (HERS)<sup> <span> </span></sup>Index<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a><span> </span>for single-family homes, and for multifamily, the ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1–2010, Appendix G (with errata).<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a></p>\n<h3><strong><b>Examples</b></strong></h3>\n<p><a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/HUD-Cost-Effective-Detection-of-MF-Housing-2017_01_27.pdf\">Cost-Effective Detection of Multi-Family Housing-Related Health and Safety Standards, Bronx Borough, NYC.</a></p>\n<p>This HUD-funded study led by a multidisciplinary team of researchers from Rutgers University explored the integration of infrared thermography and laser scanning for building hazard detection. The integration allowed a quick and objective measurement of common building defects that are relevant to a healthy building. The team developed a systematic method that consisted of infrared and laser scan data collection, data fusion, and data analysis. The study included an evaluation of two large multi-family multi-story buildings in the Bronx Borough of NYC. A total of 30 apartments were surveyed and analyzed according to several quantitative metrics including<span> </span><em><i>missing</i></em><span> </span><em><i>insulation, moisture issues, air infiltration, and thermal bridging.</i></em></p>\n<p>Poor or<span> </span><em><i>missing insulation</i></em><span> </span>can impair the thermal performance of the building components significantly (see Figure 3).<span> </span><em><i>Moisture</i></em><span> </span>is the most common form of deterioration for a building potentially causing reduced insulation value, mold growth, brick sprawling, and roof membrane fastener corrosion. Air leakage and<span> </span><em><i>air infiltration</i></em><span> </span>can lead to higher energy consumption and condensation in construction which in its turn can cause a poor indoor climate.<span> </span><em><i>Thermal bridges</i></em><span> </span>are the elements or areas that are characterized by higher thermal conductance and can lead to an increase of energy heating requirements during the winter season.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][caption id=\"attachment_377\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1262\"]<img class=\"wp-image-377 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NC-Building-Evaluation-Fig-3-1.png\" alt=\"Figure 3 – Infrared imaging showing improperly installed or damaged insulation. (Source: Rutgers Center for Green Building).\" width=\"1262\" height=\"620\" /> Figure 3 – Infrared imaging showing improperly installed or damaged insulation. (Source: Rutgers Center for Green Building).[/caption][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<p>The results of the study showed varied conditions in the apartments, some of them having alarming concerns about thermal performance and hazardous conditions. The main finding deals with the relationship between missing insulation and particle penetration from outdoors to indoors. Investigators found a clear and significant correlation between the concentration of airborne particles and the indoor/outdoor ratio of those particles, meaning that apartments with higher percentages of missing insulation also had higher (I/O) ratios. Additionally, in apartments where residents reported mold, higher amounts of insulation were missing – a finding that also matched residents’ asthma reports, leading investigators to conclude that building defects such as missing insulation have a direct effect on the residents’ well-being. This field study showed that low-cost detection of building hazards can generate precise measures to gauge the performance of the building and that integrating indoor air quality data and questionnaires with data from infrared thermography and laser scans can help create a complete picture of building performance and residents’ health.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a></p>\n<p><a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Monmouth-County-Green-Homes-POE-Final.pdf\">Green Residential Home Study: A Shore Community in New Jersey</a></p>\n<p>This case study by the Rutgers Center for Green Building (RCGB) compared the performance of three single-family homes built by Fluid Construction in Monmouth County, New Jersey – a home built to the LEED for Homes Silver standard,  a “Code Plus”<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a> home, and an ENERGY STAR-rated home.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a> MaGrann Associates completed an energy analysis on the ENERGY STAR and LEED-H homes using REM/Rate Home Energy Analysis Software.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a> The baseline model of each home allows for the comparison between predicted and actual performance, as well as for the comparison between homes built to different levels of energy performance. The results of the energy analysis showed that the LEED-H outperformed a typical code home, that its design/predicted performance closely matched its actual performance, but that it underperformed compared to the home built to Energy Star certification.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_edn10\" name=\"_ednref10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a></p>\n<h2><strong><b>Benefits</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Building evaluation identifies both successes and failures in building performance, with an emphasis on human interaction with building systems. BPE and POE can contribute to more efficient system operations, greater occupant comfort, and cost savings. Understanding trends in performance also inform new developments in predictive software for building designers and highlight the need for new technologies and more accurate modeling of realistic occupants. Finally, building evaluation helps build a body of knowledge about the performance of residential buildings and homes that can inform future projects, policies and programs.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Costs</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Costs for a building evaluation vary based on the level of evaluation and time constraints. If a homeowner was deeply involved in planning and designing the home, they might have the ability to conduct a first-level evaluation at no cost. Smart home devices that track home performance cost more than traditional devices, and there are often installation costs and service costs. The initial cost, energy savings, and payback of smart technologies vary depending on the technology’s features and capabilities. Advances in wireless technologies have also lowered installation costs compared to wired devices. Investigative and diagnostic evaluations generally require professional evaluation, and the cost varies depending on the size of the home, the scope of the evaluation, the experience of the consultant and length of study.</p>\n<p>Check the <a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/\">NJ Clean Energy Program</a> for available incentives, programs, and funding opportunities.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Resiliency</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Building evaluation contributes to a building’s resiliency by providing feedback on the status of the home’s performance and notifying homeowners of when and where problems or potential problems exist, ensuring that a home performs optimally during both normal operations and emergencies. Ongoing building evaluation can also evaluate how successfully a home is performing in response to increasing heat, more intense precipitation and storms, rising sea levels, and flooding, and increased the frequency of power outages – all indicators of resiliency. Additionally, building evaluation can help homeowners prepare for these circumstances by evaluating whether their home has or has not implemented green building strategies with resiliency benefits. Examples include cooling and shading the home, improving the efficiency of the building envelope, utilizing green roofs and landscape elements, planning for increased failure or reduced efficiency of electrical or mechanical systems, and providing passive solar cooling and ventilation features.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a> Whole Building Design Guide. Facility Performance Evaluation. <a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/resources/fpe.php\">http://www.wbdg.org/resources/fpe.php</a> (accessed Jan 8, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a> Post Occupancy Evaluation. http://www.postoccupancyevaluation.com/(accessed Jan 9, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a> Andrews, Clint, et al. 2018. Managing Heatwaves in Affordable Housing. 2018 APA National Planning Conference.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a> The Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index rates homes on a scale of 0 to 100 where 0 corresponds to net-zero energy and 100 corresponds to code-level energy efficiency.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a> USGBC LEED v4 Homes and Multifamily Midrise (Updated Oct 2, 2017). Page 7-8. <a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org/\">https://new.usgbc.org</a> (accessed June 12, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a> Andrews, C. J. (PI), Jie Gong (co-PI), Mainelis, G. (co-PI), Senick, J., Sorensen Allacci, M., Plotnik, D., Calderon, L.,  Mengyang Guo, Thomas, N.,  Yi Yu, Pavilonis, B., Raja, P., Bingsheng Liu, B., (2017). Cost-Effective Detection of Multi-Family Housing-Related Health and Safety Standards. <a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/HUD-Cost-Effective-Detection-of-MF-Housing-2017_01_27.pdf\">http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/HUD-Cost-Effective-Detection-of-MF-Housing-2017_01_27.pdf</a> (accessed Jan 10, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a> Home built according to 2006 NJ State Building Code.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a> Rutgers Center for Green Building (RCGB) and Associates. 2011. “Green Residential Home Study: A Shore Community in New Jersey.” <a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Monmouth-County-Green-Homes-POE-Final.pdf\">http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Monmouth-County-Green-Homes-POE-Final.pdf</a> (accessed June 12, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref9\" name=\"_edn9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a> REM/Rate™ <a href=\"http://www.remrate.com/\">http://www.remrate.com</a> (accessed June 12, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-building-evaluation/#_ednref10\" name=\"_edn10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a> Ibid, “Green Residential Home Study,” page 8.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/\">Commissioning</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-energy-modeling/\">Energy Modeling</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/\">Smart Metering</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/\">Smart Sensors and Controls</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<p><a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/HUD-Cost-Effective-Detection-of-MF-Housing-2017_01_27.pdf\">Andrews, C. J. (PI), Jie Gong (co-PI), Mainelis, G. (co-PI), Senick, J., Sorensen Allacci, M., Plotnik, D., Calderon, L.,  Mengyang Guo, Thomas, N.,  Yi Yu, Pavilonis, B., Raja, P., Bingsheng Liu, B., (2017). <em><i>Cost-Effective Detection of Multi-Family Housing-Related Health and Safety Standards.</i></em></a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.ashrae.org/professional-development/ashrae-certification/certification-types/bemp-building-energy-modeling-professional-certification\">ASHRAE Building Energy Modeling (BEM) Professional Certification</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://beopt.nrel.gov/\">National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) BEopt</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"http://www.resnet.us/\">Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)</a></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.hersindex.com/\">HERS Index</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p><a href=\"http://rcgb.rutgers.edu/projects/\">The Rutgers Center for Green Building – Building Evaluation Projects</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.smartbuildingscenter.org/\">Smart Buildings Center</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.smartgrid.gov/the_smart_grid/smart_home.html\">SmartGrid.Gov – Smart Home</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"http://www.cbe.berkeley.edu/research/research_ieq.htm\">UC Berkeley – Center for the Built Environment</a></p>\n<p>Whole Building Design Guide</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.wbdg.org/resources/smart-controls\">Smart Controls</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/resources/facility-performance-evaluation-fpe#ar\">Facility Performance Evaluation</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_section]','NR Building Evaluation','','inherit','closed','closed','','2305-revision-v1','','','2022-04-22 20:20:51','2022-04-22 20:20:51','',2305,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2310',0,'revision','',0),(2311,3,'2022-04-22 20:22:30','2022-04-22 20:22:30','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"3.22\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Commissioning\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<h2>What is Commissioning?</h2>\n<p>Commissioning, typically done for large commercial projects, refers to a quality assurance process for new building projects to optimize performance and improve building operation that includes verifying and documenting that the building and its systems and assemblies are planned, designed, installed, tested, operated and maintained to meet the owner’s requirements.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a> For new green residential home projects, commissioning provides an added layer of quality assurance for building systems, such as renewable energy systems and smart building technologies, that require more experienced installers and operators than conventional new home technologies (see Smart Meters, Smart Sensors and Controls, High-Efficiency Lighting and Networked Lighting Controls). Green home building programs may require whole house or system commissioning as party of the certification process. Commissioning begins during pre-design and continues through design, construction, occupancy, and operations. Changes in design or improper installation can lead to systems working inefficiently (see Properly-Sized HVAC Equipment, Part Load Efficiency). Building systems also degrade and lose efficiency over time making ongoing and seasonal home maintenance a critical component of home performance (see Preventative Maintenance).</p>\n<h2><strong><b>How to Implement Commissioning</b></strong></h2>\n<p>The first step in the commissioning process is to designate the commissioning team, which often includes the Commissioning Agent (CxA), Building Owner, Architect/Engineer A/E, Construction Manager/General Contractor, Sub-Contractors, and occupants. The commissioning team assures the completion on all of the steps in the commissioning process and the realization of building objectives and develops the building commissioning plan, which outlines and organizes the commissioning process schedule and allocation of resources and includes details of systems tests and procedures, system and equipment checklists, and testing and documentation responsibilities (<em><i>see Building Evaluation</i></em>).</p>\n<p>Building commissioning plans may include the following building systems and green building elements (as applicable):<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a></p>\n<ul>\n<li>HVAC systems (control settings and sequencing)</li>\n<li>Building assembly (envelope, interior, paths of egress)</li>\n<li>Protective systems (fire suppression, lightning protection)</li>\n<li>Plumbing (water distribution, sanitary or stormwater)</li>\n<li>Electrical (power distribution, lighting)</li>\n<li>Communication systems (telecom, wireless networks, sound, video)</li>\n<li>Alarm Systems (fault detection, security, leak detection)</li>\n<li>Indoor air quality (moisture, airborne particles)</li>\n<li>Indoor environmental quality (acoustics, thermal comfort)</li>\n<li>Renewable energy (photovoltaics, wind energy)</li>\n<li>Smart building technology (advanced metering, building automation systems)</li>\n<li>Energy storage and back-up power generation systems (batteries)</li>\n<li>Alternative water reuse systems (greywater recycling, composting toilets)</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The commissioning process provides testing and documentation that establishes valuable performance benchmarks and a baseline for the future operation and maintenance of the home. The final commissioning report provides building upgrade recommendations and operations and maintenance improvement opportunities and describes the potential improvement, estimated implementation costs, and savings for each opportunity.</p>\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n<p>Commissioning a new home makes the transition from construction to operations more reliable and efficient. A commissioning plan aides communication between the owner and contractor, reducing error and confusion by establishing the roles and responsibilities of each project participant. Additional benefits include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Optimized building systems and quality assurance.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a></li>\n<li>Lower utility bills through reduced energy savings.</li>\n<li>Improved indoor environmental quality and occupant comfort.</li>\n<li>Fewer building system issues at building turnover.</li>\n<li>Enhanced operation and maintenance.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Costs</h2>\n<p>Commissioning costs depend on the complexity of the home’s building systems, and the type and number of systems included in the process. The cost of not commissioning equals the costs of correcting mistakes plus the costs of inefficient operations.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a> Minimize costs by budgeting for commissioning agent services at the beginning of the project as opposed to adding on these services later.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a><sup>,<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\">[6]</a></sup> Reduce the costs of on-going commissioning by installing systems that make that process more manageable such as smart metering (see <em><i>Smart Metering</i></em>).</p>\n<p>See the <a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/\">New Jersey Office of Clean Energy</a> for available programs and incentives related to commissioning.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Resiliency</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Commissioning contributes to a single-family home’s resiliency by providing feedback on the status of critical building systems and notifying homeowners when and where a problem exists, ensuring that a home performs optimally during both normal operations and emergencies. Commissioning identifies opportunities for energy savings and if implemented, helps to reduce stress on the grid and the likelihood of grid failures.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a> Building Commissioning Association (BCxA). 2018. New Construction Building Commissioning Best Practices including BCxA Essential Attributes Updated May 2018.  <a href=\"https://www.bcxa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/BCA-New-Const-Best-Practices-2018-05-14-V2.0.pdf\">https://www.bcxa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/BCA-New-Const-Best-Practices-2018-05-14-V2.0.pdf</a> (accessed January 15, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a> Building Commissioning Association. 2016. Existing Construction Building Commissioning Best Practices and Tools <a href=\"https://www.bcxa.org/wp-content/pdf/BCA-Best-Practices-Commissioning-Existing-Construction.pdf\">https://www.bcxa.org/wp-content/pdf/BCA-Best-Practices-Commissioning-Existing-Construction.pdf</a> (accessed January 11, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a> GSA Sustainable Facilities Toolkit. 2018. Building Commissioning. <a href=\"https://sftool.gov/search?query=Building+Commissioning\">https://sftool.gov/search?query=Building+Commissioning</a> (accessed January 14, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a> Whole Building Design Guide. 2016. Building Commissioning. <a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/project/buildingcomm.php\">http://www.wbdg.org/project/buildingcomm.php</a> (accessed January 14, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a> LBNL. Building Commissioning. <a href=\"http://cx.lbl.gov/definition.html\">http://cx.lbl.gov/definition.html</a> (accessed January 14, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a> Whole Building Design Guide. 2016. Owner’s Role and Responsibilities in the Commissioning Process.  <a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/project/plan_comm_process.php\">http://www.wbdg.org/project/plan_comm_process.php</a> (accessed January 14, 2019).</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-high-efficiency-lighting-systems-and-networked-lighting-controls-nlcs/\">High-Efficiency Lighting and Networked Lighting Controls</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-part-load-efficiency/\">Part-Load Efficiency</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-properly-sized-hvac-equipment/\">Properly-Sized HVAC Equipment</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/\">Smart Meters</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/\">Smart Sensors and Controls</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.techstreet.com/ashrae/standards/ashrae-202-2018?product_id=2025517\"><em>ASHRAE<span> </span></em>Standard 202-2018 – Commissioning Process for Buildings and Systems </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.bcxa.org/\">Building Commissioning Association</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/project/buildingcomm.php\">Whole Building Design Guide – Building Commissioning</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_section]','NR Commissioning','','publish','closed','closed','','nr-commissioning','','','2022-04-22 20:22:33','2022-04-22 20:22:33','',0,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2311',0,'post','',0),(2313,3,'2022-04-22 20:22:30','2022-04-22 20:22:30','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"3.22\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Commissioning\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<h2>What is Commissioning?</h2>\n<p>Commissioning, typically done for large commercial projects, refers to a quality assurance process for new building projects to optimize performance and improve building operation that includes verifying and documenting that the building and its systems and assemblies are planned, designed, installed, tested, operated and maintained to meet the owner’s requirements.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a> For new green residential home projects, commissioning provides an added layer of quality assurance for building systems, such as renewable energy systems and smart building technologies, that require more experienced installers and operators than conventional new home technologies (see Smart Meters, Smart Sensors and Controls, High-Efficiency Lighting and Networked Lighting Controls). Green home building programs may require whole house or system commissioning as party of the certification process. Commissioning begins during pre-design and continues through design, construction, occupancy, and operations. Changes in design or improper installation can lead to systems working inefficiently (see Properly-Sized HVAC Equipment, Part Load Efficiency). Building systems also degrade and lose efficiency over time making ongoing and seasonal home maintenance a critical component of home performance (see Preventative Maintenance).</p>\n<h2><strong><b>How to Implement Commissioning</b></strong></h2>\n<p>The first step in the commissioning process is to designate the commissioning team, which often includes the Commissioning Agent (CxA), Building Owner, Architect/Engineer A/E, Construction Manager/General Contractor, Sub-Contractors, and occupants. The commissioning team assures the completion on all of the steps in the commissioning process and the realization of building objectives and develops the building commissioning plan, which outlines and organizes the commissioning process schedule and allocation of resources and includes details of systems tests and procedures, system and equipment checklists, and testing and documentation responsibilities (<em><i>see Building Evaluation</i></em>).</p>\n<p>Building commissioning plans may include the following building systems and green building elements (as applicable):<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a></p>\n<ul>\n<li>HVAC systems (control settings and sequencing)</li>\n<li>Building assembly (envelope, interior, paths of egress)</li>\n<li>Protective systems (fire suppression, lightning protection)</li>\n<li>Plumbing (water distribution, sanitary or stormwater)</li>\n<li>Electrical (power distribution, lighting)</li>\n<li>Communication systems (telecom, wireless networks, sound, video)</li>\n<li>Alarm Systems (fault detection, security, leak detection)</li>\n<li>Indoor air quality (moisture, airborne particles)</li>\n<li>Indoor environmental quality (acoustics, thermal comfort)</li>\n<li>Renewable energy (photovoltaics, wind energy)</li>\n<li>Smart building technology (advanced metering, building automation systems)</li>\n<li>Energy storage and back-up power generation systems (batteries)</li>\n<li>Alternative water reuse systems (greywater recycling, composting toilets)</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The commissioning process provides testing and documentation that establishes valuable performance benchmarks and a baseline for the future operation and maintenance of the home. The final commissioning report provides building upgrade recommendations and operations and maintenance improvement opportunities and describes the potential improvement, estimated implementation costs, and savings for each opportunity.</p>\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n<p>Commissioning a new home makes the transition from construction to operations more reliable and efficient. A commissioning plan aides communication between the owner and contractor, reducing error and confusion by establishing the roles and responsibilities of each project participant. Additional benefits include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Optimized building systems and quality assurance.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a></li>\n<li>Lower utility bills through reduced energy savings.</li>\n<li>Improved indoor environmental quality and occupant comfort.</li>\n<li>Fewer building system issues at building turnover.</li>\n<li>Enhanced operation and maintenance.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Costs</h2>\n<p>Commissioning costs depend on the complexity of the home’s building systems, and the type and number of systems included in the process. The cost of not commissioning equals the costs of correcting mistakes plus the costs of inefficient operations.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a> Minimize costs by budgeting for commissioning agent services at the beginning of the project as opposed to adding on these services later.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a><sup>,<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\">[6]</a></sup> Reduce the costs of on-going commissioning by installing systems that make that process more manageable such as smart metering (see <em><i>Smart Metering</i></em>).</p>\n<p>See the <a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/\">New Jersey Office of Clean Energy</a> for available programs and incentives related to commissioning.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Resiliency</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Commissioning contributes to a single-family home’s resiliency by providing feedback on the status of critical building systems and notifying homeowners when and where a problem exists, ensuring that a home performs optimally during both normal operations and emergencies. Commissioning identifies opportunities for energy savings and if implemented, helps to reduce stress on the grid and the likelihood of grid failures.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a> Building Commissioning Association (BCxA). 2018. New Construction Building Commissioning Best Practices including BCxA Essential Attributes Updated May 2018.  <a href=\"https://www.bcxa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/BCA-New-Const-Best-Practices-2018-05-14-V2.0.pdf\">https://www.bcxa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/BCA-New-Const-Best-Practices-2018-05-14-V2.0.pdf</a> (accessed January 15, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a> Building Commissioning Association. 2016. Existing Construction Building Commissioning Best Practices and Tools <a href=\"https://www.bcxa.org/wp-content/pdf/BCA-Best-Practices-Commissioning-Existing-Construction.pdf\">https://www.bcxa.org/wp-content/pdf/BCA-Best-Practices-Commissioning-Existing-Construction.pdf</a> (accessed January 11, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a> GSA Sustainable Facilities Toolkit. 2018. Building Commissioning. <a href=\"https://sftool.gov/search?query=Building+Commissioning\">https://sftool.gov/search?query=Building+Commissioning</a> (accessed January 14, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a> Whole Building Design Guide. 2016. Building Commissioning. <a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/project/buildingcomm.php\">http://www.wbdg.org/project/buildingcomm.php</a> (accessed January 14, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a> LBNL. Building Commissioning. <a href=\"http://cx.lbl.gov/definition.html\">http://cx.lbl.gov/definition.html</a> (accessed January 14, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a> Whole Building Design Guide. 2016. Owner’s Role and Responsibilities in the Commissioning Process.  <a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/project/plan_comm_process.php\">http://www.wbdg.org/project/plan_comm_process.php</a> (accessed January 14, 2019).</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-high-efficiency-lighting-systems-and-networked-lighting-controls-nlcs/\">High-Efficiency Lighting and Networked Lighting Controls</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-part-load-efficiency/\">Part-Load Efficiency</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-properly-sized-hvac-equipment/\">Properly-Sized HVAC Equipment</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/\">Smart Meters</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/\">Smart Sensors and Controls</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.techstreet.com/ashrae/standards/ashrae-202-2018?product_id=2025517\"><em>ASHRAE<span> </span></em>Standard 202-2018 – Commissioning Process for Buildings and Systems </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.bcxa.org/\">Building Commissioning Association</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/project/buildingcomm.php\">Whole Building Design Guide – Building Commissioning</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_section]','NR Commissioning','','inherit','closed','closed','','2311-revision-v1','','','2022-04-22 20:22:30','2022-04-22 20:22:30','',2311,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2313',0,'revision','',0),(2314,3,'2022-04-22 20:22:30','2022-04-22 20:22:30','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"3.22\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Commissioning\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<h2>What is Commissioning?</h2>\n<p>Commissioning, typically done for large commercial projects, refers to a quality assurance process for new building projects to optimize performance and improve building operation that includes verifying and documenting that the building and its systems and assemblies are planned, designed, installed, tested, operated and maintained to meet the owner’s requirements.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a> For new green residential home projects, commissioning provides an added layer of quality assurance for building systems, such as renewable energy systems and smart building technologies, that require more experienced installers and operators than conventional new home technologies (see Smart Meters, Smart Sensors and Controls, High-Efficiency Lighting and Networked Lighting Controls). Green home building programs may require whole house or system commissioning as party of the certification process. Commissioning begins during pre-design and continues through design, construction, occupancy, and operations. Changes in design or improper installation can lead to systems working inefficiently (see Properly-Sized HVAC Equipment, Part Load Efficiency). Building systems also degrade and lose efficiency over time making ongoing and seasonal home maintenance a critical component of home performance (see Preventative Maintenance).</p>\n<h2><strong><b>How to Implement Commissioning</b></strong></h2>\n<p>The first step in the commissioning process is to designate the commissioning team, which often includes the Commissioning Agent (CxA), Building Owner, Architect/Engineer A/E, Construction Manager/General Contractor, Sub-Contractors, and occupants. The commissioning team assures the completion on all of the steps in the commissioning process and the realization of building objectives and develops the building commissioning plan, which outlines and organizes the commissioning process schedule and allocation of resources and includes details of systems tests and procedures, system and equipment checklists, and testing and documentation responsibilities (<em><i>see Building Evaluation</i></em>).</p>\n<p>Building commissioning plans may include the following building systems and green building elements (as applicable):<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a></p>\n<ul>\n<li>HVAC systems (control settings and sequencing)</li>\n<li>Building assembly (envelope, interior, paths of egress)</li>\n<li>Protective systems (fire suppression, lightning protection)</li>\n<li>Plumbing (water distribution, sanitary or stormwater)</li>\n<li>Electrical (power distribution, lighting)</li>\n<li>Communication systems (telecom, wireless networks, sound, video)</li>\n<li>Alarm Systems (fault detection, security, leak detection)</li>\n<li>Indoor air quality (moisture, airborne particles)</li>\n<li>Indoor environmental quality (acoustics, thermal comfort)</li>\n<li>Renewable energy (photovoltaics, wind energy)</li>\n<li>Smart building technology (advanced metering, building automation systems)</li>\n<li>Energy storage and back-up power generation systems (batteries)</li>\n<li>Alternative water reuse systems (greywater recycling, composting toilets)</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The commissioning process provides testing and documentation that establishes valuable performance benchmarks and a baseline for the future operation and maintenance of the home. The final commissioning report provides building upgrade recommendations and operations and maintenance improvement opportunities and describes the potential improvement, estimated implementation costs, and savings for each opportunity.</p>\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n<p>Commissioning a new home makes the transition from construction to operations more reliable and efficient. A commissioning plan aides communication between the owner and contractor, reducing error and confusion by establishing the roles and responsibilities of each project participant. Additional benefits include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Optimized building systems and quality assurance.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a></li>\n<li>Lower utility bills through reduced energy savings.</li>\n<li>Improved indoor environmental quality and occupant comfort.</li>\n<li>Fewer building system issues at building turnover.</li>\n<li>Enhanced operation and maintenance.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Costs</h2>\n<p>Commissioning costs depend on the complexity of the home’s building systems, and the type and number of systems included in the process. The cost of not commissioning equals the costs of correcting mistakes plus the costs of inefficient operations.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a> Minimize costs by budgeting for commissioning agent services at the beginning of the project as opposed to adding on these services later.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a><sup>,<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\">[6]</a></sup> Reduce the costs of on-going commissioning by installing systems that make that process more manageable such as smart metering (see <em><i>Smart Metering</i></em>).</p>\n<p>See the <a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/\">New Jersey Office of Clean Energy</a> for available programs and incentives related to commissioning.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Resiliency</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Commissioning contributes to a single-family home’s resiliency by providing feedback on the status of critical building systems and notifying homeowners when and where a problem exists, ensuring that a home performs optimally during both normal operations and emergencies. Commissioning identifies opportunities for energy savings and if implemented, helps to reduce stress on the grid and the likelihood of grid failures.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a> Building Commissioning Association (BCxA). 2018. New Construction Building Commissioning Best Practices including BCxA Essential Attributes Updated May 2018.  <a href=\"https://www.bcxa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/BCA-New-Const-Best-Practices-2018-05-14-V2.0.pdf\">https://www.bcxa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/BCA-New-Const-Best-Practices-2018-05-14-V2.0.pdf</a> (accessed January 15, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a> Building Commissioning Association. 2016. Existing Construction Building Commissioning Best Practices and Tools <a href=\"https://www.bcxa.org/wp-content/pdf/BCA-Best-Practices-Commissioning-Existing-Construction.pdf\">https://www.bcxa.org/wp-content/pdf/BCA-Best-Practices-Commissioning-Existing-Construction.pdf</a> (accessed January 11, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a> GSA Sustainable Facilities Toolkit. 2018. Building Commissioning. <a href=\"https://sftool.gov/search?query=Building+Commissioning\">https://sftool.gov/search?query=Building+Commissioning</a> (accessed January 14, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a> Whole Building Design Guide. 2016. Building Commissioning. <a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/project/buildingcomm.php\">http://www.wbdg.org/project/buildingcomm.php</a> (accessed January 14, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a> LBNL. Building Commissioning. <a href=\"http://cx.lbl.gov/definition.html\">http://cx.lbl.gov/definition.html</a> (accessed January 14, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a> Whole Building Design Guide. 2016. Owner’s Role and Responsibilities in the Commissioning Process.  <a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/project/plan_comm_process.php\">http://www.wbdg.org/project/plan_comm_process.php</a> (accessed January 14, 2019).</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-high-efficiency-lighting-systems-and-networked-lighting-controls-nlcs/\">High-Efficiency Lighting and Networked Lighting Controls</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-part-load-efficiency/\">Part-Load Efficiency</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-properly-sized-hvac-equipment/\">Properly-Sized HVAC Equipment</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/\">Smart Meters</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/\">Smart Sensors and Controls</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.techstreet.com/ashrae/standards/ashrae-202-2018?product_id=2025517\"><em>ASHRAE<span> </span></em>Standard 202-2018 – Commissioning Process for Buildings and Systems </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.bcxa.org/\">Building Commissioning Association</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/project/buildingcomm.php\">Whole Building Design Guide – Building Commissioning</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_section]','NR Building Evaluation','','inherit','closed','closed','','2311-revision-v1','','','2022-04-22 20:22:30','2022-04-22 20:22:30','',2311,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2314',0,'revision','',0),(2315,3,'2022-04-22 20:22:33','2022-04-22 20:22:33','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"3.22\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Commissioning\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<h2>What is Commissioning?</h2>\n<p>Commissioning, typically done for large commercial projects, refers to a quality assurance process for new building projects to optimize performance and improve building operation that includes verifying and documenting that the building and its systems and assemblies are planned, designed, installed, tested, operated and maintained to meet the owner’s requirements.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a> For new green residential home projects, commissioning provides an added layer of quality assurance for building systems, such as renewable energy systems and smart building technologies, that require more experienced installers and operators than conventional new home technologies (see Smart Meters, Smart Sensors and Controls, High-Efficiency Lighting and Networked Lighting Controls). Green home building programs may require whole house or system commissioning as party of the certification process. Commissioning begins during pre-design and continues through design, construction, occupancy, and operations. Changes in design or improper installation can lead to systems working inefficiently (see Properly-Sized HVAC Equipment, Part Load Efficiency). Building systems also degrade and lose efficiency over time making ongoing and seasonal home maintenance a critical component of home performance (see Preventative Maintenance).</p>\n<h2><strong><b>How to Implement Commissioning</b></strong></h2>\n<p>The first step in the commissioning process is to designate the commissioning team, which often includes the Commissioning Agent (CxA), Building Owner, Architect/Engineer A/E, Construction Manager/General Contractor, Sub-Contractors, and occupants. The commissioning team assures the completion on all of the steps in the commissioning process and the realization of building objectives and develops the building commissioning plan, which outlines and organizes the commissioning process schedule and allocation of resources and includes details of systems tests and procedures, system and equipment checklists, and testing and documentation responsibilities (<em><i>see Building Evaluation</i></em>).</p>\n<p>Building commissioning plans may include the following building systems and green building elements (as applicable):<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a></p>\n<ul>\n<li>HVAC systems (control settings and sequencing)</li>\n<li>Building assembly (envelope, interior, paths of egress)</li>\n<li>Protective systems (fire suppression, lightning protection)</li>\n<li>Plumbing (water distribution, sanitary or stormwater)</li>\n<li>Electrical (power distribution, lighting)</li>\n<li>Communication systems (telecom, wireless networks, sound, video)</li>\n<li>Alarm Systems (fault detection, security, leak detection)</li>\n<li>Indoor air quality (moisture, airborne particles)</li>\n<li>Indoor environmental quality (acoustics, thermal comfort)</li>\n<li>Renewable energy (photovoltaics, wind energy)</li>\n<li>Smart building technology (advanced metering, building automation systems)</li>\n<li>Energy storage and back-up power generation systems (batteries)</li>\n<li>Alternative water reuse systems (greywater recycling, composting toilets)</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The commissioning process provides testing and documentation that establishes valuable performance benchmarks and a baseline for the future operation and maintenance of the home. The final commissioning report provides building upgrade recommendations and operations and maintenance improvement opportunities and describes the potential improvement, estimated implementation costs, and savings for each opportunity.</p>\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n<p>Commissioning a new home makes the transition from construction to operations more reliable and efficient. A commissioning plan aides communication between the owner and contractor, reducing error and confusion by establishing the roles and responsibilities of each project participant. Additional benefits include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Optimized building systems and quality assurance.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a></li>\n<li>Lower utility bills through reduced energy savings.</li>\n<li>Improved indoor environmental quality and occupant comfort.</li>\n<li>Fewer building system issues at building turnover.</li>\n<li>Enhanced operation and maintenance.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Costs</h2>\n<p>Commissioning costs depend on the complexity of the home’s building systems, and the type and number of systems included in the process. The cost of not commissioning equals the costs of correcting mistakes plus the costs of inefficient operations.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a> Minimize costs by budgeting for commissioning agent services at the beginning of the project as opposed to adding on these services later.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a><sup>,<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\">[6]</a></sup> Reduce the costs of on-going commissioning by installing systems that make that process more manageable such as smart metering (see <em><i>Smart Metering</i></em>).</p>\n<p>See the <a href=\"http://www.njcleanenergy.com/\">New Jersey Office of Clean Energy</a> for available programs and incentives related to commissioning.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Resiliency</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Commissioning contributes to a single-family home’s resiliency by providing feedback on the status of critical building systems and notifying homeowners when and where a problem exists, ensuring that a home performs optimally during both normal operations and emergencies. Commissioning identifies opportunities for energy savings and if implemented, helps to reduce stress on the grid and the likelihood of grid failures.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a> Building Commissioning Association (BCxA). 2018. New Construction Building Commissioning Best Practices including BCxA Essential Attributes Updated May 2018.  <a href=\"https://www.bcxa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/BCA-New-Const-Best-Practices-2018-05-14-V2.0.pdf\">https://www.bcxa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/BCA-New-Const-Best-Practices-2018-05-14-V2.0.pdf</a> (accessed January 15, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a> Building Commissioning Association. 2016. Existing Construction Building Commissioning Best Practices and Tools <a href=\"https://www.bcxa.org/wp-content/pdf/BCA-Best-Practices-Commissioning-Existing-Construction.pdf\">https://www.bcxa.org/wp-content/pdf/BCA-Best-Practices-Commissioning-Existing-Construction.pdf</a> (accessed January 11, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a> GSA Sustainable Facilities Toolkit. 2018. Building Commissioning. <a href=\"https://sftool.gov/search?query=Building+Commissioning\">https://sftool.gov/search?query=Building+Commissioning</a> (accessed January 14, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a> Whole Building Design Guide. 2016. Building Commissioning. <a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/project/buildingcomm.php\">http://www.wbdg.org/project/buildingcomm.php</a> (accessed January 14, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a> LBNL. Building Commissioning. <a href=\"http://cx.lbl.gov/definition.html\">http://cx.lbl.gov/definition.html</a> (accessed January 14, 2019).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-commissioning/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a> Whole Building Design Guide. 2016. Owner’s Role and Responsibilities in the Commissioning Process.  <a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/project/plan_comm_process.php\">http://www.wbdg.org/project/plan_comm_process.php</a> (accessed January 14, 2019).</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-high-efficiency-lighting-systems-and-networked-lighting-controls-nlcs/\">High-Efficiency Lighting and Networked Lighting Controls</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-part-load-efficiency/\">Part-Load Efficiency</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-properly-sized-hvac-equipment/\">Properly-Sized HVAC Equipment</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-metering/\">Smart Meters</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/\">Smart Sensors and Controls</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.techstreet.com/ashrae/standards/ashrae-202-2018?product_id=2025517\"><em>ASHRAE<span> </span></em>Standard 202-2018 – Commissioning Process for Buildings and Systems </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.bcxa.org/\">Building Commissioning Association</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/project/buildingcomm.php\">Whole Building Design Guide – Building Commissioning</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_section]','NR Commissioning','','inherit','closed','closed','','2311-revision-v1','','','2022-04-22 20:22:33','2022-04-22 20:22:33','',2311,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2315',0,'revision','',0),(2316,3,'2022-04-22 20:23:05','2022-04-22 20:23:05','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"3.22\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"New Residential Buildings\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"3.22\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The Manual supports the construction of new green homes with diminished energy and environmental footprints and the greening of existing homes. This approach limits the impact of the built environment on the natural environment, while sensitivity to the location of building activities helps to prevent urban sprawl and preserves natural resources.</p>\n<p>The Residential Buildings section includes strategies for new single-family homes. Many of the strategies also pertain to existing single-family homes and support energy-efficient and green home improvement projects that provide resiliency benefits. Whether building a new home or upgrading old systems, new and existing homeowners have the opportunity to select ENERGY STAR equipment, including high-efficiency water heaters, and HVAC equipment. Likewise, all homeowners can incorporate grid back-up capabilities (based on individualized risk factors and site opportunities) and consider storm preparation and planning for disruptive events.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_blurb title=\"Design\" use_icon=\"on\" font_icon=\"&#xf568;||fa||900\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" image_icon_background_color=\"#ffffff\" image_icon_width=\"48px\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" header_level=\"h2\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" image_icon_custom_padding=\"25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false\" text_orientation=\"center\" border_radii_image=\"on|100%|100%|100%|100%\" border_color_all_image=\"#f7f7f7\" use_circle=\"on\" use_circle_border=\"on\" circle_border_color=\"#f7f7f7\" circle_color=\"#ffffff\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=\"#7EBEC5\" image_icon_background_color__sticky=\"#7EBEC5\"][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_toggle title=\"Operational Tools\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xe035;||divi||400\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-integrated-design-process/\">Integrated Design Process</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/\">Building Information Modeling (BIM)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-energy-modeling/\">Energy Modeling</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-life-cycle-assessment-lca/\">Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-life-cycle-cost-analysis-lcca/\">Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA)</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=\"Sustainable Sites\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf1bb;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-alternative-transportation/\">Alternative Transportation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-composting/\">Composting</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-brownfield-and-infill-sites/\">Brownfield and Infill Sites</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-energy-efficient-landscaping/\">Energy-Efficient Landscaping</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-site-protection-plan/\">Site Protection Plan</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-tree-protection-and-placement/\">Tree Protection and Placement</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-turf-grass-reduction/\">Turf Grass Reduction</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=\"Energy\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf0e7;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><strong>Envelope</strong><span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-building-orientation/\">Building Orientation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-daylighting/\">Daylighting</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-glare-and-heat-gain-reduction/\">Glare and Heat Gain Reduction</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-natural-ventilation/\">Natural Ventilation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-thermal-mass/\">Thermal Massing</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Mechanicals and Equipment</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-properly-sized-hvac-equipment/\">Properly-Sized HVAC Equipment</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-part-load-efficiency/\">Part-Load Efficiency</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Energy Supply</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-geothermal-heat-pumps/\">Geothermal Heat Pumps</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-green-power/\">Green Power</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-onsite-wind-energy-systems/\">On-Site Wind Energy Systems</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-biomass-energy-systems/\">Photovoltaic Systems (PV)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-geothermal/\">Solar Thermal Systems</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=\"Water\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf043;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-indoor-water-conservation/\">Indoor Water Conservation</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-on-site-alternative-water-resuse/\">On-Site Alternative Water Re-use</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=\"Backup Systems\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf5df;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-energy-storage-and-back-up-power-generation/\">Energy Storage and Back-up Power Generation</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-emergency-water-supply-and-storage/\">Emergency Water Supply and Storage</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-storm-preparation-and-emergency-planning/\">Storm Preparation and Emergency Planning</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=\"Indoor Environmental Quality\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf863;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-active-living/\">Active Living</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-biophilic-design/\">Biophilic Design</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-construction-indoor-air-quality-management/\">Construction Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-flexible-spaces/\">Flexible Workspaces</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-non-toxic-materials/\">Non-Toxic Materials</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-sustainable-materials/\">Sustainable Materials</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"3.25\" custom_padding=\"|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_blurb title=\"Build\" use_icon=\"on\" font_icon=\"&#xf6e3;||fa||900\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" image_icon_background_color=\"#ffffff\" image_icon_width=\"48px\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" header_level=\"h2\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" image_icon_custom_padding=\"25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false\" text_orientation=\"center\" border_radii_image=\"on|100%|100%|100%|100%\" border_color_all_image=\"#f7f7f7\" use_circle=\"on\" use_circle_border=\"on\" circle_border_color=\"#f7f7f7\" circle_color=\"#ffffff\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=\"#7EBEC5\" image_icon_background_color__sticky=\"#7EBEC5\"][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_toggle title=\"Sustainable Sites\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf1bb;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-construction-and-demolition-cd-waste-reduction/\">Construction &amp; Demolition Waste Reduction</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-erosion-control/\">Erosion Control</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-edible-landscaping/\">Edible Landscaping</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-wildlife-habitat/\">Wildlife Habitat</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-high-reflectance-hardscape-materials/\">High Reflectance Hardscape Materials</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-light-pollution-reduction/\">Light Pollution Reduction</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-native-and-adapted-plants/\">Native and Adapted Plants</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-pervious-landscape-materials/\">Pervious Hardscape Materials</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-soil-test/\">Soil Test</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-vegetated-roofs/\">Vegetated Roofs</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=\"Energy\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf0e7;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-air-infiltration/\">Air Infiltration</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-cool-roofs/\">Cool Roofs</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-energy-efficient-windows/\">Energy-Efficient Windows</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/nr-energy-recovery-systems/\">Energy Recovery Systems</a></li>\n<li><a 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image_icon_width=\"48px\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" header_level=\"h2\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" image_icon_custom_padding=\"25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false\" text_orientation=\"center\" border_radii_image=\"on|100%|100%|100%|100%\" border_color_all_image=\"#f7f7f7\" use_circle=\"on\" use_circle_border=\"on\" circle_border_color=\"#f7f7f7\" circle_color=\"#ffffff\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=\"#7EBEC5\" image_icon_background_color__sticky=\"#7EBEC5\"][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_toggle title=\"Operations & Maintenance\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xe038;||divi||400\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<ul>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-energy-star-appliances-and-plug-load/\">ENERGY STAR Equipment and Plug Load</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-demand-response-and-peak-load-management/\">Demand Response and Peak Load Management</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-green-cleaning/\">Green Cleaning</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-green-power/\">Green Power</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/integrated-pest-management-ipm/\">Integrated Pest Management (IPM)</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-green-homeowner-training/\">Homeowner Training</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/preventative-maintenance/\">Preventative Maintenance</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/new-residential/nr-recycling-centers/\">Recycling Centers</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-source-reduction-recycling/\">Source Reduction and Recycling</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=\"Smart Infrastructure\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf1eb;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<ul>\n	<li><a href=\"/grid-interactive-efficient-buildings-geb/\">Grid-Interactive Efficient Homes</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-high-efficiency-lighting-systems-and-networked-lighting-controls-nlcs/\">High-Efficiency Lighting and Networked Lighting Controls (NLCs)</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-smart-metering/\">Smart Metering</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/\">Smart Sensors and Controls</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/\">Solar Islanding and Microgrid-Ready Solar PV</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"3.25\" custom_padding=\"|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_blurb title=\"Evaluate\" use_icon=\"on\" font_icon=\"&#xf3fd;||fa||900\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" image_icon_background_color=\"#ffffff\" image_icon_width=\"48px\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" header_level=\"h2\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" image_icon_custom_padding=\"25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false\" text_orientation=\"center\" border_radii_image=\"on|100%|100%|100%|100%\" border_color_all_image=\"#f7f7f7\" use_circle=\"on\" use_circle_border=\"on\" circle_border_color=\"#f7f7f7\" circle_color=\"#ffffff\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=\"#7EBEC5\" image_icon_background_color__sticky=\"#7EBEC5\"][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_toggle title=\"Building Performance\" icon_color=\"#75C044\" toggle_icon=\"&#xf080;||fa||900\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<ul>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-building-evaluation/\">Building Evaluation</a></li>\n	<li><a href=\"/nr-commissioning/\">Commissioning</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" 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global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_portfolio][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','New Residential','','inherit','closed','closed','','1003-revision-v1','','','2022-04-22 20:23:05','2022-04-22 20:23:05','',1003,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2316',0,'revision','',0),(2317,3,'2022-04-25 19:03:13','2022-04-25 19:03:13','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"3.22\" background_color=\"#f7f7f7\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Integrated Design Process\" subhead=\"New Residential\" text_orientation=\"center\" content_max_width=\"none\" _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" background_color=\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)\" background_layout=\"light\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"off\"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||5px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2><strong><b>What is an Integrated Design Process?</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Building systems are interdependent and require cooperation and creative thinking across disciplines. An integrated design process identifies opportunities to achieve synergies across disciplines and building systems throughout the planning and design phases and beyond.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/#_edn1\" name=\"_ednref1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a> For example, decision-making about building shape, orientation, and window placement relates to several green building considerations and relies on the knowledge of multiple disciplines; these building envelope strategies impact heating and cooling loads as well as occupant satisfaction and even productivity, a function of thermal comfort and daylighting.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/#_edn2\" name=\"_ednref2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a> With an integrated design process that considers these multiple benefits, and sometimes trade-offs among them, it is much more likely that the building performs as intended and achieves projected cost savings.</p>\n<p>Many green building strategies also convey resiliency benefits or “the ability to prepare and plan for, absorb, recover from, and more successfully adapt to adverse events.”<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/#_edn3\" name=\"_ednref3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a> At the building level, these include an emphasis on daylighting, superior insulation values, thermal massing and on-site renewable energy, and water harvesting. These strategies reduce the need for electricity for lighting, cooling and other critical functions, making buildings more resilient to power outages and disruptive events.</p>\n<p>A successfully integrative design process challenges project teams to design, build, and manage high-performance homes that are both green and resilient.</p>\n[caption id=\"attachment_173\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1298\"]<img class=\"wp-image-173 size-full\" src=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/NR-Integrated-Design-Process-Fig-1.png\" alt=\"Table 1.  A Comparison of a Conventional and Integrated Design Process\" width=\"1298\" height=\"702\" /> Table 1. A Comparison of a Conventional and Integrated Design Process[/caption]\n<h2><strong><b>How to Implement an Integrated Design Process </b></strong></h2>\n<p>A truly integrated design process includes ongoing interactions among the entire project team and uses tools and modeling software to support and reinforce design integration.</p>\n<p>The following are standards and guidelines for incorporating an integrated design process.The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) <em><i>Integrative Process (IP) – ANSI Consensus National Standard Guide© – Design and Construction of Sustainable Buildings and Communities </i></em>identify best practices for developing an integrated process.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/#_edn4\" name=\"_ednref4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a></p>\n<ul>\n<li>The American Institute of Architect (AIA) <em><i>Integrated Project Delivery (IPD</i></em>) outlines a step-by-step process for client, design, and construction teams to achieve IPD goals.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/#_edn5\" name=\"_ednref5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a><i></i></li>\n<li><em><i>LEED v4 Homes and Multifamily Midrise </i></em>credit requirements for the Integrative Process include the following three options:<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/#_edn6\" name=\"_ednref6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a>\n<ul>\n<li>Form an interdisciplinary “Integrative Project Team” that meets regularly throughout the different phases of the building project.</li>\n<li>Hold a “Design Charrette” with the project team.</li>\n<li>Hold a “Trades Training” on green project aspects before construction begins.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><em><i>RELi,<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/#_edn7\" name=\"_ednref7\"><sup><strong><b>[7]</b></strong></sup></a></i></em> a national consensus standard for resilient design, requires a “Panoramic Approach” that includes “Pre-Planning and Discovery” and “Systems Thinking Design.”<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/#_edn8\" name=\"_ednref8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a></li>\n</ul>\n<h3><strong><b>Example</b></strong></h3>\n<p><a href=\"https://web.njit.edu/abs/green/bridgeton.htm\">Bridgeton Revitalization Project, Bridgeton, NJ.</a></p>\n<p>The Bridgeton Revitalization Project used an integrated design process to incorporate green affordable housing into the town’s historic district. Several public meetings were held throughout the project to garner support and to gather input from residents, neighbors and staff of the local housing authority.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/#_edn9\" name=\"_ednref9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a> The project’s unique historic location made it important to involve private stakeholders and experts early in the process, especially to coordinate the project’s utility and street improvements.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/#_edn10\" name=\"_ednref10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a> A whole building approach encouraged the engineers, the builder and the architect to consider sustainable materials and systems in all aspects of the project.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/#_edn11\" name=\"_ednref11\"><sup>[11]</sup></a></p>\n<p>This process not only created greener affordable housing for the municipality, it also ensured that the people who would be living in or near the new buildings were actively involved in determining the form that the development would take. This example illustrates how an integrated design process can help address both environmental and social issues related to a new residential development and result in a successful project.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Benefits</b></strong></h2>\n<p>Early coordination regarding the interactions of complex building systems can maximize effectiveness and output of these systems and reduce total project costs.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/#_edn12\" name=\"_ednref12\"><sup>[12]</sup></a></p>\n<p>An integrated design process can result in a project that:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increases the opportunity to achieve more aggressive sustainability goals</li>\n<li>Optimizes energy efficiency and incorporates alternative energies</li>\n<li>Recognizes and plans for synergies between green building and resilient design</li>\n<li>Moves beyond minimizing environmental impacts to creating positive, regenerative impacts on the environment</li>\n<li>Maximizes cost effectiveness</li>\n</ul>\n<h2><strong><b>Costs</b></strong></h2>\n<p>The integrated design process can both minimize incremental capital cost and result in operational savings. Capital cost can be redistributed to achieve high-performance goals without incremental costs. For example, the opportunity to eliminate or reduce the size of equipment or systems can offset the higher first cost of some energy efficiency strategies.  An integrated approach can also reduce operational expenditures through increased communication amongst the project team, resulting in a more efficient design.</p>\n<p>Costs associated with an integrated design process may include things like additional consultant fees to facilitate a goal-setting workshop and time and associated costs of having project team members participate in additional meetings and coordination.</p>\n<h2><strong><b>Resiliency</b></strong></h2>\n<p>An integrated design process provides an opportunity for project teams to incorporate resilient design strategies into green building practice. Project teams may want to consider the following when identifying and evaluating green building strategies that also offer resiliency benefits.<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/#_edn13\" name=\"_ednref13\"><sup>[13]</sup></a></p>\n<ol>\n<li><em><i>Understand regional impacts:</i></em> Identify climate impacts for the building’s location.</li>\n<li><em><i>Evaluate performance targets</i>: </em>Understand how the building performs under current peak climate conditions.</li>\n<li><em><i>Conduct a scenario analysis:</i></em> Analyze how the building responds to projected climate impacts, modeling different system options under a variety of climatic conditions.</li>\n<li><em><i>Consider resilient deign strategies:</i></em> Evaluate resilient design strategies that provide passive or efficient responses to more extreme climate events such as higher or lower temperatures, greater wind speeds, and increased or decreased precipitation levels, to maintain occupant comfort while preventing increased energy use.</li>\n</ol>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/#_ednref1\" name=\"_edn1\"><sup>[1]</sup></a> USGBC LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction. (Updated April 6, 2018). Credit. Integrative Process. Page 10. <a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org\">https://new.usgbc.org</a> (accessed June 10, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/#_ednref2\" name=\"_edn2\"><sup>[2]</sup></a> City of New York Department of Design and Construction. 1999. “High Performance Building Guidelines.” Page 17. <a href=\"http://www1.nyc.gov/site/ddc/resources/publications.page#sustainable\">http://www1.nyc.gov/site/ddc/resources/publications.page#sustainable</a> (accessed June 11, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/#_ednref3\" name=\"_edn3\"><sup>[3]</sup></a> National Academy of Sciences. 2012. Disaster Resilience: A National Imperative. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/#_ednref4\" name=\"_edn4\"><sup>[4]</sup></a> Integrative Process (IP)© ANSI Consensus National Standard Guide© <em><i>February 2, 2012, </i></em>for Design and Construction of Sustainable Buildings and Communities. <a href=\"https://webstore.ansi.org\">https://webstore.ansi.org</a> (Search: Integrative Process)</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/#_ednref5\" name=\"_edn5\"><sup>[5]</sup></a> American Institute of Architects (AIA). 2007. Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Integrated Project Delivery: A Guide by the AIA and the AIA California Council. Version 1. <a href=\"http://aiad8.prod.acquia-sites.com/sites/default/files/2017-02/Integrated%20Project%20Delivery%20Guide.pdf\">http://aiad8.prod.acquia-sites.com/sites/default/files/2017-02/Integrated%20Project%20Delivery%20Guide.pdf</a> (accessed June 10, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/#_ednref6\" name=\"_edn6\"><sup>[6]</sup></a> USGBC. LEED v4 Homes and Multifamily Midrise (Updated Oct 2, 2017). Credit. Integrative Process. Page 7-8. <a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org\">https://new.usgbc.org</a> (accessed June 11, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/#_ednref7\" name=\"_edn7\"><sup>[7]</sup></a> The RELI Action List is a resource included in the RELi Green + Resilient Property Underwriting Standard. At the time of this publication, the USGBC was working to synthesize the LEED Resilient Design pilot credits with RELi’s Hazard Mitigation and Adaptation credits.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/#_ednref8\" name=\"_edn8\"><sup>[8]</sup></a> The C3 Living Design Project – RELi Standards and Action List <a href=\"http://c3livingdesign.org/?page_id=13783\">http://c3livingdesign.org/?page_id=13783</a> (accessed June 10, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/#_ednref9\" name=\"_edn9\"><sup>[9]</sup></a> Affordable Housing Design Advisor (AHDA). New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). Bridgeton Revitalization. <a href=\"https://web.njit.edu/abs/green/bridgeton.htm\">https://web.njit.edu/abs/green/bridgeton.htm</a> (accessed March 20, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/#_ednref10\" name=\"_edn10\"><sup>[10]</sup></a> AHDA. NJIT. Bridgeton Revitalization.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/#_ednref11\" name=\"_edn11\"><sup>[11]</sup></a> Ibid.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/#_ednref12\" name=\"_edn12\"><sup>[12]</sup></a> ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1-2014. Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings, Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. <a href=\"https://ashrae.iwrapper.com/ViewOnline/Standard_189.1-2014\">https://ashrae.iwrapper.com/ViewOnline/Standard_189.1-2014</a> (accessed Feb 23, 2018).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-integrated-design-process/#_ednref13\" name=\"_edn13\"><sup>[13]</sup></a> NYC Mayor’s Office of Recovery and Resiliency. April 2018. Climate Resiliency Design Guidelines. Version 2.0. <a href=\"http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/orr/pdf/NYC_Climate_Resiliency_Design_Guidelines_v2-0.pdf\">http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/orr/pdf/NYC_Climate_Resiliency_Design_Guidelines_v2-0.pdf</a> (accessed June 11, 2018).</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.14.8\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Related Strategies</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-energy-modeling/\">Energy Modeling</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-life-cycle-assessment-lca/\">Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/nr-life-cycle-cost-analysis-lcca/\">Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA)</a></li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.14.9\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h2>Resources</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/green-basics/integrated-design\">Green Building Advisor – Integrated Design Process</a></li>\n<li>Green Building Rating Systems and Guidelines\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=bldrs_lenders_raters.homes_guidelns\">ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Program</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.enterprisecommunity.org/solutions-and-innovation/disaster-recovery-and-rebuilding#section-technical-resources\">Enterprise Community – Disaster Recovery and Rebuilding</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://disastersafety.org/fortified/fortified-home/\">Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) FORTIFIED Home</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.phius.org/home-page\">Passive House Institute US (PHIUS)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/zero-energy-ready-home\">US DOE Zero Energy Ready Home</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=rerh.rerh_index\">US EPA – Renewable Energy Ready Homes (RERH)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.usgbc.org/resources/leed-v4-homes-and-multifamily-midrise-current-version\">USGBC – LEED for Homes v4</a></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.resilientdesign.org\">Resilient Design Institute</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://new.usgbc.org/center-for-resilience\">USGBC Center for Resilience</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/energy-efficient-home-design/whole-house-systems-approach\">U.S. Department of Energy – Whole-House Systems Approach</a></li>\n<li>Whole Building Design Guide\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/wbdg_approach.php\">Whole Building Design</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"http://www.wbdg.org/design/engage_process.php\">Engage the Integrated Design Process</a></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','NR Integrated Design 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_builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"50px\" module_alignment=\"center\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid mpc-row\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 mpc-column\" data-column-id=\"mpc_column-446226751b8576a\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>The New Jersey Green Building Manual (NJGBM) is a resource tailored for New Jersey that provides economic and environmental best practices across the spectrum of green building categories including energy, emissions, water, waste, siting, transportation, and human health. The Manual comprises Commercial and Residential sections with best practices strategies applicable to new and existing buildings.</p>\n<p>The Manual introduces a “<a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/resiliency-lens/\">resiliency lens</a>” with an overall focus on green building strategies that jointly benefit energy efficiency and resiliency. The Manual captures advances in smart infrastructure, healthy buildings, and features New Jersey specific <a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/case-studies/\">case studies</a> including those on <a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/portfolios/case-study-3-highland-park-senior-youth-center/\">Solar Islanding</a>, <a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/portfolios/heatwave-case-study/\">Heatwave Resiliency</a>, and <a href=\"https://greenmanual.rutgers.edu/portfolios/load-shedding-case-study/\">Load Shedding</a>.</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1200px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" 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us?</h1>\n<div class=\"center\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Submit your project today to be featured as a Case Study.</h3>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_text=\"Submit a Case Study\" button_alignment=\"center\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_button=\"on\" button_text_size=\"22px\" button_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" button_bg_color=\"rgba(2,2,2,0.29)\" button_border_color=\"#75C044\" button_border_radius=\"40px\" button_font=\"|700||on|||||\" button_use_icon=\"off\" background_layout=\"dark\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"on|hover\" button_bg_color__hover=\"#75C044\" button_bg_enable_color__hover=\"on\"][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','681-revision-v1','','','2022-04-26 14:29:36','2022-04-26 14:29:36','',681,'https://devgreenmanual.rutgers.edu/?p=2326',0,'revision','',0),(2328,3,'2022-04-26 14:38:59','2022-04-26 14:38:59','[et_pb_section 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