WHAT A COMMUNITY OF HIGH PERFORMING BUILDINGS MEANS FOR SUSTAINABILITY & ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS IN TWO PITTSBURGH DOWNTOWNS 2015 IDA AWARDS SUBMISSION
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.
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
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 2015. All new construction is working toward carbon neutral buildings by the year 2030. + Pittsburgh 2030 District Indoor Air Quality Pilot
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.
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.
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
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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.
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.