# Presentation: 050695

## Sample Green Construction Products inUse at U.S. Department of Energy Sitesthat Meet ASTM and Other Specs

**Sandra Cannon**
**May 3, 2006**

## Biobased Spray Foam Insulation* Meets Same Specs as Oilbased Insulation
Made from soy
Density 0.5 lb/cu ft (ASTM D1622)
Compressive strength 20-30 psi (ASTM D1621)
Flame spread <20 (ASTM E84)
Smoke development <400 (ASTM D2863)
Contains/emits no VOCs, CFCs, formaldehyde, or HCFCs 
Passed UPITT Test for off gassing toxins when burned

*Meets Appendix A standard for use in   Weatherization Assistance Program

**Made from soy**
**Density 0.5 lb/cu ft (ASTM D1622)**
**Compressive strength 20-30 psi (ASTM D1621)**
**Flame spread <20 (ASTM E84)**
**Smoke development <400 (ASTM D2863)**
**Contains/emits no VOCs, CFCs, formaldehyde, or HCFCs**
**Passed UPITT Test for off gassing toxins when burned**
- ***Meets Appendix A standard for use in   Weatherization Assistance Program**

**DOE Experience****Weatherization Assistance Program Biobased Insulation**

## Biobased Spray Foam Insulation Track Record
Social Security Building – Miami, OK
Caring Cabin – Portland, OR
Colorado University Solar Decathlon home – Boulder, CO
Habitat for Humanity/Kentucky Soybean Board home – Monticello, KY
Not So Big Show Home – Orlando, FL International Builders Show 2005
Heifer International Headquarters - Little Rock, AR
“When looking at Insulation for Heifer International, BioBased quickly became the product of choice.  Not only did it meet the R value and Air tightness requirements the mechanical engineers asked us to meet, it also was a product that Heifer and the project team liked because [of] BioBased’s environmental focus. ” - Dustin Davis, Associate AIA, LEEDAP

**Social Security Building – Miami, OK**
**Caring Cabin – Portland, OR**
**Colorado University Solar Decathlon home – Boulder, CO**
**Habitat for Humanity/Kentucky Soybean Board home – Monticello, KY**
**Not So Big Show Home – Orlando, FL International Builders Show 2005**
**Heifer International Headquarters - Little Rock, AR**
- “When looking at Insulation for Heifer International, BioBased quickly became the product of choice.  Not only did it meet the R value and Air tightness requirements the mechanical engineers asked us to meet, it also was a product that Heifer and the project team liked because [of] BioBased’s environmental focus. ” - Dustin Davis, Associate AIA, LEEDAP

**DOE Experience****Weatherization Assistance Program**
**Biobased Insulation**

## Biobased roofing sealant * Meets Same Specs as Oilbased Sealant

Made from soy
Energy Star approved
Single-coat application
Exceeds UL
Class A Flame Ratings
100% Resistant to mold, algae, bacteria (ASTM D3273)
10-year labor and material warranty

“ELMS solved all of our roofing needs while providing the energy savings and environmental impact that our institution was looking for” – Brad Popovich, Facilities Director, John G. Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, Illinois.
* Meets Appendix A standard for use in   Weatherization Assistance Program

**Made from soy**
**Energy Star approved**
**Single-coat application**
**Exceeds UL**
**Class A Flame Ratings**
**100% Resistant to mold, algae, bacteria (ASTM D3273)**
**10-year labor and material warranty**
- “**ELMS** solved all of our roofing needs while **providing the energy savings** and environmental impact that our institution was looking for” – Brad Popovich, Facilities Director, John G. Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, Illinois.
*** Meets Appendix A standard for use in   Weatherization Assistance Program**

**DOE Experience****Weatherization Assistance Program Biobased Roofing Sealant**

## Biobased Roofing Sealant* Track Record
Shedd Aquarium – Chicago, IL
Coca Cola Distribution Ctr - Niles, IL
ING Clarion – Houston, TX
McDonalds – Greenwich, NY
Medical Center - Northridge, CA
Women’s Club – Austin, TX
Union Pacific – Omaha, NB

“Union Pacific has used ELMS on multiple projects with multiple roofing systems and we are very pleased with the products performance” – Michael Bucklin, Corporate Director of Facilities - Union Pacific Railroad, Omaha, Nebraska.

* Meets Appendix A standard for use in   Weatherization Assistance Program

**Shedd Aquarium – Chicago, IL**
**Coca Cola Distribution Ctr - Niles, IL**
**ING Clarion – Houston, TX**
**McDonalds – Greenwich, NY**
**Medical Center - Northridge, CA**
**Women’s Club – Austin, TX**
**Union Pacific – Omaha, NB**
- “Union Pacific has used ELMS on multiple projects with multiple roofing systems and we are very pleased with the products performance” – Michael Bucklin, Corporate Director of Facilities - Union Pacific Railroad, Omaha, Nebraska.
*** Meets Appendix A standard for use in   Weatherization Assistance Program**

**DOE Experience****Weatherization Assistance Program**
**Biobased Roofing Sealant**

## DOE ExperiencePNNL & Argonne National LabsTest Recycled Paint

**Applies better than most high end paint**
**Coverage equal to any high end paint**
**Quality control to avoid volatile organic compounds and other hazardous ingredients + batch testing**
**Mix to match**
**Available thru Sherwin Wms**
**GSA contract GS06F0012M**
**One half the price ($9/gal)**

## DOE ExperiencePrinceton Plasma Physics Lab Biobased Hydraulic Fluid for Elevators

**Specified in Request for Proposal for new elevator**
**Vendors initially said cost would add $12K**
**Actual additional cost $3K**
**Insurance against future cost of hazardous waste disposal in case of leak or spill**

## DOE ExperiencePacific Northwest National National Lab Biobased Carpet

**Backing:  55% biobased content by weight (polyurethane from soybeans)**
**Secondary Backing:  100% post-consumer recycled content**
**Facing:  25% recycled content and recyclable into carpet fiber**
**Price:  Comparable to other high quality commercial carpets**
**Qualifies for LEED (Green Building Rating System) credits**
**Meets CRI requirements for volatile organic compounds (no vinyl)**

## DOE ExperienceLawrence Berkeley National National Lab Recycled Content in Office Furniture

**Steelcase chair**
**steel 30% recy/10% post-cons**
**alum 65% recy/45% post-cons**
**PET  50% post-consumer**
**LDPE 100% recy/50% post-con**
**Fabric 100% post-consumer**
**Bookcase**
**steel 30% recy/10% post-cons**
**alum 65% recy/45% post-cons**
**board 90% recy/5% post-cons**

## DOE ExperiencePacific Northwest National National Lab Waterless Urinals

**Trap/sealant/gravity instead of flushing water**
**Complies with ****ADA, ANSI Z124.9, CSA®, UPC®, IAPMO C-3346; ICC-ES #2324**
**Avg water reduction:  40,000 gallons/urinal/yr**
**Calculator: **_[http://www.falconwaterfree.com/savings_calculator.asp](http://www.falconwaterfree.com/savings_calculator.asp)_

## Target Appliances Using the Most Energy

**Water heater – 450 kWh**
**Air conditioning – 405 kWh**
**Refrigerator – 188 kWh**
**Lights (incandescent) – 125 kWh**
**Stove – 100 kWh**
**Computer & printer – 90 kWh**
**Dryer – 90 kWh**
**Television – 45 kWh**
**Lights (fluorescent) – 38 kWh**
**Dishwasher – 30 kWh**
**Washer – 10 kWh**

## Water Heater

**Consider quick flash heaters**
**Lower temperature – maximum 120F**
**Insulate pipes with special foam**
**Consider solar panels to heat water**
**Evaluate options**
**Conserve water**
**Install low-flow shower heads, faucets, toilets (save 50%)**
**Fix leaks (save 6-10 gallons/day)**
**Don’t run water while brushing teeth, washing hands, etc.**

## Efficiency and Cost of White Light Sources

- Incandescent (75W)	  ~13 lpw
- Fluorescent (T8) 	  ~83 lpw
- HID (Metal Halide) 	~100 lpw
- SSL (White LED)	  ~45 lpw
**Normalized retail lamp price (2005)**
- Incandescent (75W)	 ~0.60 $/klm
- Fluorescent (T8)	 ~0.73 $/klm
- HID (Metal Halide)	 ~1.27 $/klm
- SSL (White LED)         ~150.00 $/klm*manufacturer data
**California has specifications for low mercury lights**

**Efficiency and Cost of White Light Sources**

**Notes:**
White LED efficacy and costs above are for the new Cree X-Lamp 7090. 2/28/05
Costs are still high, but decreasing. Less than a year ago, we estimated white LED cost at $250/klm. 
Industry leaders expect to achieve 1 cent/lumen ($10/klm) within 3-5 years. (Big 5 panel at Strategies in Light conference, Feb 2005)

## 
Department of Energy – Green Purchasing
http://www.eh.doe.gov/p2/epp/index.html

Department of Agriculturehttp://www.biobased.oce.usda.gov/public/index.cfm

Office of Federal Environmental Executive/FedCenterhttp://www.ofee.gov and http://www.fedcenter.gov/programs/buygreen/

U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyhttp://yosemite1.epa.gov/oppt/eppstand2.nsf

U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyhttp://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/procure/products.htm

**Department of Energy – Green Purchasing**
- http://www.eh.doe.gov/p2/epp/index.html
**Department of Agriculture**_http://www.biobased.oce.usda.gov/public/index.cfm_
**Office of Federal Environmental Executive/FedCenter**_http://www.ofee.gov_ and http://www.fedcenter.gov/programs/buygreen/
**U.S. Environmental Protection Agency**_http://yosemite1.epa.gov/oppt/eppstand2.nsf_
**U.S. Environmental Protection Agency**http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/procure/products.htm

**Federal EcoPurchasing Websites**

## Contacts

**DOE Env. Preferable Purchasing**
- Don Lentzen
- Tel. (202) 586-7428 – _[donald.lentzen@eh.doe.gov](mailto:donald.lentzen@eh.doe.gov)_
**DOE Procurement** – Richard Langston
- Tel (202) 287-1339 - _[richard.langston@hq.doe.gov](mailto:richard.langston@hq.doe.gov)_
**DOE Pilot Projects **- Sandra Cannon
- 	 Tel. (509) 529-1535 – _[sandra.cannon@pnl.gov](mailto:sandra.cannon@pnl.gov)_