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Report On
Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy
Provisions of TERP [S.B. 5]
to
TCEQ/TERP Advisory Board
August 4th, 2004, Austin, Texas
Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University System
Malcolm E. Verdict, C.E.M.
Associate Director
[email protected]
Energy Systems Laboratory
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WHAT IS THE ENERGY SYSTEMS LABORATORY
 Division within Texas Engineering Experiment Station, Texas A&M
University System
 Conducts Research on Large Building Efficiency Design/Operations &
Renewable Energy
 Provides technical assistance/training to local code officials
 Conducts testing of HVAC equipment, meters/sensors & photovoltaics
 Market deployment of building optimization technique - Continuous
Commissioning®
ESL Is A Resource for Emissions Credits From Building Efficiency
Energy Systems Laboratory
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MAJOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY/RENEWABLE
ENERGY TERP PROVISIONS
 Created framework for SIP credits from Energy
Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EE/RE)
 Authorized TCEQ to promote EE/RE as verifiable
control measure to local governments & create
methodology for obtaining SIP credits
 Mandated statewide adoption of
residential/commercial Energy Codes
 Mandated 5% energy savings goal annually by local
governments in affected counties
TERP Created 1ST State Program for EE/RE Emissions SIP Credits
Energy Systems Laboratory
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ESL SUPPORT TO TERP AND TCEQ
 Calculate emissions reductions annual savings from new construction
 Assist TCEQ to develop EPA acceptable
emissions calculator [eCalc] for buildings,
renewables, community-based initiatives,
solar, and wind
 Assist TCEQ to develop EPA acceptable documentation for EE/RE
measures
 Assist TCEQ with acceptable documentation for local government’s
5% goals & S. B. 7 utility measures
TCEQ Has Made Significant Progress on SIP Credits for EE/RE
Energy Systems Laboratory
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IMPACT OF TERP’S EE/RE PROVISIONS
 2003 Codes Related NOx Reductions = 437 tons/year (2.44 tons/peak day)
 Local Governments may increase code stringency requirements [NCTCOG]
 Local governments may use EE/RE as a control measure
 AACOG Clean Air Plan NOx reductions of 12.33 tons/yr (0.044 tons/peak
day)
EE/RE SIP Credits Are Cost Effective & Non-Controversial
Energy Systems Laboratory
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FUTURE ESL ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF TERP
 Work closely with TCEQ on acceptable EPA methodology for SIP credits
 Help develop uniform reporting/documentation procedures among SECO,
PUCT & TCEQ for creditable emissions
 Report 2004 Annual Emissions Reductions to TCEQ (8/31/2004)
 Expand content & use of web-based, EPA acceptable e-Calc methodologies
 Co-host San Antonio TERP conference to promote use of EE/RE (12/15-16)
Expanding eCalc As Uniform Tool To Maximize SIP Credits
Energy Systems Laboratory
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Jeff Haberl, P.E., Dr. Charles Culp, P.E.
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eCalc Emissions Calculator/Annual Report
Bahman Yazdani, P.E., C.E.M.
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Energy Codes/Certification/Local Government
General Inquiries
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Tom Fitzpatrick [Austin #512-475-6982]
Website: http://www-esl.tamu.edu/
Energy Systems Laboratory
Phone: 979-862-2804
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