Florida Building Commission

Energy Technical Advisory Committee

Meeting Minutes

Thursday, June 15^th , 2015

Meeting Location: Teleconference Meeting from Tallahassee, Florida

TAC/POC Members and Objectives

TAC Members Present Via Teleconference: Drew M. Smith , Chair; Brent Caldwell; Oscar Calleja; Bob Cochell; Roger Sanders; David Wojcieszak.

TAC Members not Present: Ron Bailey, Jan Geyselaers, Lawrence Maxwell.

Staff Present: Jim Hammers, April Hammonds, Mo Madani.

Facilitator: Norman Bellamy

Guests/Presenters: Bereket Nigusse, Muthusamy Swami, Rob Vieira. Lara Wynn.

Objectives: To receive report on Research Project concerning Exhaust Air Energy Recovery Credits.

Meeting Minutes
Objective	Discussion of objectives included the following:
1)	10:00 AM. Welcome and Opening, Roll Call. A quorum was present. Norman Bellamy, facilitator for the Florida Building Commission, provided a welcome and a brief introduction of the members present.
2)	The agenda was approved unanimously by the committee members.
3)	The meeting minutes for the June 11^th, 2015 Energy TAC meeting was not yet available for acceptance by the committee.
4)	Objective: To review and accept the final report on Research Project “Developing Exhaust Air Energy Recovery Credits for the Florida Energy Code.” Bereket Nigusse was present from the Florida Solar Energy Center to give the presentation on the research report. Muthusamy Swami and Rob Vieira were also present from FSEC. The presentation started with a summary of the tasks the research set out to accomplish. Then the details were presented on the ERV Device and its installation and testing. Followed by a presentation of the results of the research. After the presentation there was discussion by the TAC members. And input from the representatives from FSEC. A motion was made to accept the final report on the research project by Bob Cochell, and seconded by Roger Sanders. The vote was unanimous in favor of accepting the report.
5)	To discuss and recommend potential research topics for consideration by the Commission: The meeting was opened up to recommendations for possible research projects the TAC might put forward. There were two suggestions from TAC members; Oscar Calleja and David Wojcieszak. Nine research projects were also put forward by Rob Vieira. Per discussion by the TAC, it was decided to prioritize and put forth three research projects for possible approval. A motion was put forth by Bob Cochell to adopt these three research projects as follows: 1. Measure temperature, humidity and CO2 levels in new homes. a. Do homes mechanically ventilated homes have more air exchange than nonmechanically ventilated homes? How do infiltration and/or ventilation impact temperature, humidity and CO2 levels? Goal is to conduct three months or more of monitoring in the homes, using CO2 as a qualitative indicator of air exchange. b. Potential Code Relevance: Alter requirements for air leakage and/or ventilation 2. Residential hot water distribution a. A hole in the code is that we don’t give credit or penalties to the plumbing distribution system. b. Code Relevance: Other states and national advanced programs factor in the energy use of hot water distribution systems. 3. Residential kitchen exhaust ventilation a. Should there be limits placed on the amount of negative pressure kitchen exhaust systems create? b. Code Relevance: Adjustment to current code limit This motion was seconded by Roger Sanders. The motion passed unanimously.
5)	To review and provide recommendation to the Commission on possible submittals for approval of Energy compliance software for compliance with the 5^th Edition (2014) FBC, Energy Conservation: -No potential software products put forward for consideration.
6)	Other TAC Business. There was no other TAC business. Nor Public comment.
7)	Adjourn: Having no other TAC business, the meeting was closed after a Motion and Second to Adjourn. Time 11:55 am.

Staff Contacts: Norman Bellamy, Government Operations Consultant (850) 717-1834 Norman.Bellamy@myfloridalicense.com or Mo Madani, Manager mo.madani@dbpr.state.fl.us (850) 717-1825