Sustainability and Energy Action Plan

BUILDINGS AND ENERGY GRANTS PASS SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY ACTION PLAN BE-5-5. Consider Energy Efficiency in Roof Design for All New Constructions and Roof Replacements The design of a structure’s roof can be a crucial component to its energy efficiency. White or light metal roofs have been identified as a best practice for reducing the energy footprint of a building because they reduce the building’s absorption of heat.48 As there are multiple strategies for ensuring a roof is designed to do this, this Plan does not recommend a single method, but only that the energy efficiency of roof design and construction be evaluated and maximized as appropriate . BE-5-6. Further Microgrid Exploration Consider microgrid incorporation for any new construction , especially those relating to the provision of essential services and/or having a sizeable energy footprint . BE-5-7. Give Preference to Contractors/Firms with LEED and/or Energy Efficient Design Experience When Contracting for New Projects During the procurement process, experience with LEED building/facility design or some comparable experience with energy -efficient design should be considered an additional factor for firm selection. Experience in these areas should not only lead to more energy - efficient design but will likely avoid additional costs imposed by firms considering energy - efficiency design to be an additional service rather than standard practice for their firm.49 BE-5-8. Involve Operators in the Design Process Those who will be operating the building/facility should be brought into the design process to best ensure energy LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design . It provides a framework for efficient and cost -saving buildings. 49