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The Green Proving Ground Program
Christine Wu
U.S. General Services Administration — Green Proving Ground
August 11, 2016
Rhode Island Convention Center • Providence, Rhode Island
Green Proving Ground leverages GSA’s real estate portfolio
to evaluate new and underutilized building technologies.
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How Does GPG Work?
Identify promising technologies in pre- or early-commercial
phases
Pilot technology installations within GSA’s real estate
portfolio
Partner with Department of Energy national laboratories
to objectively evaluate real-world performance
Recommend technologies with broad deployment
potential
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GPG Focus Areas
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Federally-owned buildings in GSA’s portfolio
Large urban buildings with central plant
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Majority in mild climate zone
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90% buildings > 100,000 ft2, 80% portfolio energy spend:
buildings > 200,000 ft2
> 80% in ASHRAE climate zones 3, 4, 5
Energy efficient: Majority Energy Star 80 or better
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GPG Program Investments
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
HVAC
BUILDING ENVELOPE
GPG-025—Socially Driven HVAC *
GPG-020—Wireless Pneumatic Thermostat *
GPG-023—Electrochromic Windows for LPOEs *
GPG-003—Advanced Power Strips *
GPG-013—Indirect Evaporative Cooler
GPG-017—Applied Solar Control Retrofit Films *
GPG-001—Wireless Sensor Networks *
GPG-012—Synchronous and Cogged Fan Belts *
GPG-011—Vacuum Insulated Panels
Passive Thermal Storage Platform
GPG-009—Variable Speed Maglev Chiller *
GPG-010—Chromogenic Windows
Predictive HVAC Optimization
GPG-006—Variable Refrigerant Flow
GPG-007—High R-Value Window Panels *
Variable-Speed Chiller Plant Control
GPG-004—Condensing Boilers *
Electrochromic Windows with Dynamic Controls
Circuit-Level Energy Monitoring
High Efficiency HVAC
Low-Emissivity Window Film
Modular Absorption Chiller
Daylight Redirecting Window Film
LIGHTING
Variable Speed Screw Chiller
GPG-026—LED Replacement for CFLs
Continuous Combustion Control System
ON-SITE POWER & RENEWABLES
GPG-024—LEDs w Integrated Controls *
Intelligent Valves for Hydronic Systems
GPG-016—Photovoltaic-Thermal Hybrid System
GPG-022—Wireless Lighting Controls *
Smart Scrubbers for HVAC Load Reduction
GPG-014—Wood-Pellet-Fired Biomass Boilers
GPG-015—Integrated Daylighting *
GPG-008—PV Guidance
GPG-002—Occupant Responsive Ltng *
GPG-005—Photovoltaic Systems
LED Retrofit Kits with Controls
Honeycomb Solar Thermal Collector
Networked Lighting
Building Integrated PVs for Windows
T-LED Retrofit for Fluorescent Luminaires
WATER
GPG-021—Wireless Moisture Sensing Irrigation System
GPG-019—Catalyst-Based Non-Chemical Water Treatment *
M&V STATUS (as of July 2016)
GPG-### = Completed —26
Continuing Evaluation —17
Deployed/Pending Deployment— 8
* Identified for Broad Deployment – 17
GPG-018—Weather Station for Irrigation Control *
More information available at gsa.gov/GPG
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GSA.GOV/GPG
Technical report
4-page Findings
Infographic
A/E Guide
(Draft, Internal only)
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GPG-Evaluated Technologies, Additional Resources
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SFTool.gov
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SFTool.gov
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E3TNW.org
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energy.gov/techdemohub
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Thank You!
Christine Wu
christine.wu@gsa.gov
gsa.gov/GPG
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