Energy Management Compliance Requirements

Regulations on building energy and carbon emissions are ramping up worldwide, and California recently set a powerful precedent. Since July 1, 2024, commercial buildings over 100,000 sq ft and schools over 50,000 sq ft must comply with strict embodied carbon standards. This is the U.S.’s first whole-building lifecycle assessment policy—and it’s a sign of what’s coming globally. Here’s what California’s regulation requires: 1️⃣ Reusing 45% of existing structures, 2️⃣ Reducing global warming potential (GWP) by 10%, or 3️⃣ Meeting material-specific carbon limits for steel, concrete, rebar, glass, and insulation. The ripple effects are huge. Manufacturers need Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to prove their materials meet these standards, and without them, they risk being left out of key projects. But California isn’t alone. Across the globe, countries are tightening their building energy codes to combat the climate crisis: ✔️ The EU has been enforcing strict energy performance standards for years. ✔️ Canada’s Net-Zero Building Code is coming by 2030. ✔️ Several U.S. states are considering lifecycle carbon rules inspired by California’s. The message is clear: building codes are becoming climate codes. And while these regulations are crucial for reducing emissions, they’re moving faster than many in the industry can keep up. The challenge? Aligning the supply chain with these new rules. Compliance isn’t just about builders—it affects manufacturers, suppliers, and even material innovators. The opportunity? Companies that adapt now will lead the way, especially as more regions adopt similar standards. #Beboldonbuildings #Buildingcodes #Energyefficiency #buildingenvironment World Bank Global Indicators

𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 (𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐒) 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 #BESS are required to comply with grid codes to ensure #safe, #reliable, and #efficient integration into the electrical network. #Compliance to grid code is critical for maintaining grid stability, particularly as the penetration of #renewable energy and #storage solutions continues to grow. While specific requirements vary by country, the following outlines the key aspects of BESS grid code compliance: 𝟏. 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 • #𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 (𝐅𝐅𝐑: #𝐈𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐚): BESS must respond rapidly to frequency deviations during under-frequency and over-frequency conditions. • #𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞: BESS should stabilize frequency over a longer timeframe following disturbances, supporting other generating units. • #𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: Maintain voltage levels at the Point of Common Coupling (PCC) by injecting or absorbing reactive power • 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 #𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Adjust reactive power based on grid voltage levels to support voltage stability. 𝟐. 𝐅𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞-𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 (#𝐅𝐑𝐓) 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 • 𝐋𝐨𝐰 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞-𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 (#𝐋𝐕𝐑𝐓): Remain connected during short periods of low voltage to prevent widespread disconnections. • 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞-𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 (#𝐇𝐕𝐑𝐓): Withstand short periods of high voltage without tripping. • 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐝 #𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Maintain operation during disturbances such as faults or sudden generation loss. 𝟑. 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 • #𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫: Ability to inject or absorb active power on demand for applications such as peak shaving and energy arbitrage. • #𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫: Provide reactive power support to enhance voltage stability. 𝟒. 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 • #𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Comply with Total Harmonic Distortion (#THD) limits to prevent grid instability. • #𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫: Avoid causing voltage flicker or fluctuations that impact grid users 𝟓. 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 • Operate within specified voltage and frequency ranges without #tripping. • Coordinate with grid protection systems to avoid interference during #faults. • Comply with limits on short-circuit current contribution for proper #protection coordination. 𝟔. 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 #𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 • Respond quickly to #frequency or #voltage deviations as per grid code requirements. • Adhere to defined ramp rate limits for #charging and #discharging to prevent #instability. 𝟕. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 (#𝐒𝐎𝐂) 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 • Maintain SOC levels to ensure sufficient #capacity for grid events. • Implement #automatic #reserve requirements as specified by grid codes.

Atlanta—do you know about the Commercial Building Energy Efficiency Ordinance? The ordinance applies to: ✅ commercial buildings that are 25,000 square feet or larger ✅ city-owned buildings that are 10,000 square feet or larger ✅ new buildings, which must comply within one year of receiving Certificate of Occupancy Under the ordinance, building owners must report energy and water usage every year by July 1st using the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. Additionally, every 10 years buildings need an energy audit and retro-commissioning. These assessments must be conducted by qualified third-party professionals holding relevant certifications (PE, CEM, or BEAP) who are independent from the building’s regular operations and maintenance staff