WHAT A COMMUNITY OF HIGH PERFORMING BUILDINGS MEANS FOR SUSTAINABILITY & ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS IN TWO PITTSBURGH DOWNTOWNS

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1 WHAT A COMMUNITY OF HIGH PERFORMING BUILDINGS MEANS FOR SUSTAINABILITY & ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS IN TWO PITTSBURGH DOWNTOWNS 2015 IDA AWARDS SUBMISSION

2 A COLLABORATIVE, NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED, LOCALLY-DRIVEN, VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY OF BUILDINGS IN DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH AND THE PITTSBURGH NEIGHBORHOOD OF OAKLAND THAT ARE WORKING TOWARDS INSPIRATIONAL LEVELS OF HIGH PERFORMANCE. HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDINGS HAVE PROVEN RESULTS: BUSINESS & PROPERTY PROFITABILITY ASSET VALUE INCREASES ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVED OCCUPANT HEALTH THE PITTSBURGH 2030 DISTRICT GOALS ARE INSPIRED BY THOSE SET NATIONALLY BY THE 2030 CHALLENGE, AS CREATED BY ARCHITECTURE 2030.

3 U.S. Energy Consumption by Sector Building Operations Buildings account for a disproportionate amount of the energy used in our cities. In order for Pittsburgh to remain economically competitive while also becoming increasingly resilient and sustainable, energy, water, and transportationrelated emissions must be reduced while increasing building performance. 23% 12% 17% 6% 44% Building Construction & Materials Transportation- Light Duty Transportation- Other Industry

4 Based on making the building industry a major solution to global climate change, 2030 Challenge goals for existing buildings are to reduce energy use, water consumption, and transportation emissions 50% below baselines by the year 2030, with incremental 2015 goals are 10% reductions below baselines by All new construction is working toward carbon neutral buildings by the year Pittsburgh 2030 District Indoor Air Quality Pilot

5 How will the goals of The 2030 Challenge be reached? Federal efforts, local initiatives like 2030 Districts, and market forces are already aligning for the building sector to improve its performance. Technologies exist today to support achievement of 2030 Challenge goals. However, building design, operation, behavior, measurement, verification, and renewable energy will all be required for buildings to achieve their full potential for reducing the world s greenhouse gas emissions.

6 Pittsburgh was the third city to create a 2030 District that adopts The 2030 Challenge in a geographic boundary. There are currently 10 North American cities with 2030 Districts and another 10 considering how to adopt the 2030 District model at their local level.

7 83 PROPERTY PARTNERS 436 BUILDINGS 65,578,889 SQUARE FEET 2 NEIGHBORHOODS 68% OF THE TOTAL DISTRICT 12 PARTNER MEETINGS A YEAR 150+ EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, TOURS Partner Meeting tour of Pittsburgh s Energy Innovation Center City of Pittsburgh Mayor William Peduto and Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald disclosing city and county building performance 200+ attendees at the Pittsburgh 2030 District 2014 Progress Report Reception Hard hat tour of a 2030 Property Partner building in Downtown Pittsburgh

8 808 Penn Lofts, LLC 3609 Forbes Oakland Partners LP (IGA on Forbes) ALCO Parking Alcoa Allegheny County Ansaldo STS ALSAB, LP + Blush Bellefield Presbyterian Church Benedum Trees BNY Mellon Braskem America Bridgeside Point II Carlyle Condominium Carlow University Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Carnegie Mellon University Carnegie Museums Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh CBRE, Inc. Central Catholic High City of Pittsburgh Clayfisher Studios Dollar Bank Duquesne University Epiphany R.C. Church Fairmont Pittsburgh First Presbyterian Church Forwood Group Gateway Towers Condominium General Nutrition Centers General Service Administration Gidas Flowers Healthcare Trust of America Henderson Brothers Highmark Highwoods Properties Iron City Ventures JDP Properties + Glenmore Ave Associates Jones Lang LaSalle Meyer s Management Murland Associates LLP Neighborhood Legal Services Newmark Grubb Knight Frank no wall productions & we do property management, inc. Oakland Real Estate Co. Oakland Planning and Development Corp. (OPDC) Oxford Development Company Peter s Pub Penn Ave Renaissance Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Pittsburgh Athletic Association Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Pittsburgh Gateways Pittsburgh Parking Authority Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Pirates Planned Parenthood PNC Financial Services Group Point Park University PSSI/Pittsburgh Steelers Rodef Shalom Congregation Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. Specialty Luggage Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh & Allegheny County St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral St. Paul Catholic Church Tiversa Trek Development Group University of Pittsburgh UPMC Drs. Werrin & Gruendel PC WQED Multimedia Winghart's Whiskey & Burger Bar Winthrop Management LP Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center

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10 Allegheny County, County Executive, Rich Fitzgerald Allegheny Conference on Community Development AIA Pittsburgh Bike Pittsburgh Building Owners & Managers Association of Pittsburgh (BOMA) Citizens for Pennsylvania s Future City of Pittsburgh, Office of the Mayor, William Peduto Conservation Consultants, Inc. Design Center Envision Downtown Green Building Alliance Group Against Smog and Pollution International Facility Management Association, Pittsburgh Chapter International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 95 Master Builders Association of Western Pennsylvania NAIOP Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Bike Share Pittsburgh Climate Initiative Pittsburgh Downtown CDC Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Pittsburgh Green Innovators Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Oakland Business Improvement District (OBID) Oakland Planning and Development Corp. (OPDC) The Oakland Task Force Oakland Transportation Management Association (OTMA) Riverlife Pittsburgh Student Conservation Association Sustainable Pittsburgh VisitPittsburgh Encentiv Energy Architecture 2030 Direct Energy Duquesne Light Watt Choices Energlogics Networks Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh

11 For the 2014 performance year, the Pittsburgh 2030 District achieved a 6.3% reduction from the national energy baseline, saving 503,295,273 kbtu, which is equivalent to 5,562 homes annual energy use. The incremental 2030 Challenge goal for 2015 is a 10% reduction. For 2014, committed properties in Downtown Pittsburgh were 17.9% below baseline.

12 For the 2014 performance year, the Pittsburgh 2030 District achieved a 10% reduction from the district water baseline, saving 52,975,205 gallons of water, which is equivalent to 362 homes annual water use. The incremental 2030 Challenge goal for 2015 is a 10% reduction.