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This is the Zero Net Energy Center located about 15 miles southeast of San Francisco in San Leandro. This building is a proof that an existing building can be retrofitted to a net zero energy building. I took this pic but all facts mentioned here are borrowed from the HPB Magazine.

The building is a training center for future electricians. It is owned by IBEW Local 595 and NECA Northern California Chapter. It was built in 1981 and went through major renovations from 2011-13 when 92% of the building’s existing structure and envelope was retained. Over 80% of the existing glazing was retained as well. Bike storage and charging stations are provided to encourage building users to use alternative transportation. 5% of total parking spots are reserved for plug-in electric vehicles.

There are windmills in the front of the building and solar pv on the roof. The building produced 20.83 kBtu/sf of energy in its first year, and consumed 15.32 kBtu/sf, for a net energy use intensity (EUI) of –5.49 kBtu/sf. The local outdoor air temperature meets the cooling load during more than 70% of occupied hours, while also optimizing indoor air quality and comfort. During more than 30% of occupied hours, wind pressure provides free cooling ventilation to reduce fan energy consumption.

One of the first large-scale buildings in the nation that was converted into a zero net energy building (as opposed to constructing a zero net energy building from the ground up). I proud to attend the dedication ceremony as Mayor of San Leandro joined by Governor Jerry Brown and U.S. Representative Barbara Lee.

This is the Electrician’s (IBEW) Local 595 Training Center, known as the “Zero Net Energy Center”, with an emphasis on renewable energy from photovoltaic and wind sources, along with building automation (energy management). First class training for the Electricians of tomorrow…