“White sheet”
BOMA ENERGY – TALKING POINTS

A.
The new energy code requires that new buildings must be 15% more efficient. We would like to clarify the following with respect to new renovation projects:

1. Will the renovation of existing buildings be required to meet this new code? If so, at what point?

2. Will the interior fit out of existing or new buildings be required to meet this new code? For example:

a. If we are: renovating a portion of a floor, are not making modifications to the existing mechanical systems, the exterior building walls, floors or ceilings, are not making modifications to the windows will the space be required to be 15% more efficient than the existing code? Will the lighting density be required to be 15% more efficient than the existing building code?

b. If we are doing a tenant fit out on a new core shell building, will the interior space have to be 15% more efficient than the existing code even if no modifications would be required to the mechanical systems, floor, roof, and glass systems? Will the lighting density be required to be 15% more efficient than the existing code?

3. How will the 15% more efficient be determined? Will the building have to be 15% more efficient than the existing code or 15% more efficient than it is? For example, a new or newly renovated building that is already 15% more efficient than the existing code; will it be required to be another 15% more efficient?

B.
The new energy code requires that new buildings must be 15% more efficient. We would like to clarify the following with respect to alterations, new projects, and new renovations:

1. At what point will the renovation of existing buildings be required to meet the new Governor’s mandate?

a. For example, on a 10 story building that has 10,000 square feet per floor, a tenant wishes to do a minor renovation in their existing suite. They wish to demolish two walls and construct one wall. The work requires relocating one existing A/C duct. There will be no other changes other than fixing the ceiling tile and relocating one A/C duct. Will the tenant’s renovations be required to be 15% more efficient than the 2007 code?

b. For example, we have a condo office building. There is one cooling tower and each individual unit is tied into it. The developer has constructed the shell in 2008 and the cooling tower exists. Will the interior space have to be 15% more efficient than the existing code even if no modifications to it are required for the floor, roof, and glass systems? Will the lighting density be required to be 15% more efficient than the existing code?

2. Will there be energy calculations necessary for every permit pulled?

3. Will the existing buildings that have completed any of the LEED programs or EPA Energy Star program or have made tremendous upgrades in energy efficiency recently obtain a credit for this required 15% energy use reduction?

4. Are these changes to be implemented with any permit pulled effective January 1, 2009?

5. The energy calculations and design costs plus lead time in obtaining permits greatly affect BOMA members in their lease negotiations and insuring that the property manager and owner meets the occupancy date for the tenant.

6. Where can a BOMA member find the “FL Green Files” as noted in Executive Order 07-126? Also, what are the standards that place a product on the list which was approved October 1, 2007?

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