Performance Validation of the Buildings of Excellence Projects

Client: NYSERDA

Project Team: Resource Refocus and New Buildings Institute (NBI)

Project Dates: 2021-Ongoing

PROJECT SUMMARY

Buildings of Excellence (BOE) is NYSERDA’s $40M design competition that recognizes and rewards the design, construction, and operation of carbon neutral multifamily buildings that are healthier, more comfortable, and more resilient than conventional construction. The program funds projects that reduce their energy consumption and per capita carbon emissions while improving occupant safety, health, and comfort, and result in positive investments for building owners. 

In an ongoing effort, NYSERDA has engaged Resource Refocus LLC (RR) and the New Buildings Institute (NBI) to study the BOE awardees and to develop robust studies of solution packages, performance validation, and project economic analysis. The team has completed their analysis of the Round 1 buildings and is beginning the development of Round 2 case studies. 

Deliverables include 1-page building summaries, detailed case studies, and a trend analysis that highlights overarching themes and strategies that teams used to build resilient low or zero carbon housing. The team is identifying solution sets that developers can use to achieve Net Zero and Carbon Neutral performance, highlighting specific technologies such as envelope or advanced water heating, as well as fuel choice, renewables, and electrification measures. The analysis also highlights design quality and non-energy benefits such as sustainability, resiliency, and comfort.

Project Locations - Round 1 and Round 2

 

Resource Refocus LLC is a WBE certified business and is listed through The Supplier Clearinghouse. Resource Refocus is also a certified Small Business through the California Department of General Services.

Resource Refocus LLC, based in Berkeley, CA, is a limited liability company registered in the state of California. The firm was founded in 2010 by Anna LaRue and Noelle Cole.