Energy Savings as a Funding Source Cyber Learning and Facility Renewal

Kurt W. CarterMay 25, 2011

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Ameresco

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Over 700 employees located in offices across North America

• Unbiased solutions/no ties to manufacturers

• Over $1.0 Billion of K-12 performance contracting projects completed

• Implemented over $5 billion dollars in energy solutions

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Recognition

2007, 2004, and 2003 EPA Industry Partner of the Year

ASHRE: Outstanding HVAC AchievementToronto City Hall: First place ASHRAE Award

Mount Sinai Hospital: First place ASHRAE AwardLiquor Control Board of Ottawa: First place ASHRAE Award

Hughes Danbury Optical Systems: First Place Technology Award

Ameresco’s Landfill Gas Project with BMW:2005 EPA Green Star Award

2003 Governor’s Excellence Award2003 EPA Project of the Year Award

2003 EPA and DOE Green Power Leadership Award

Best Project of 2004Association of SC Energy Managers

"New Contractor of the Year" award, based on performance,customer service, technical expertise, and savings generated

Landfill Gas Project by Ameresco 2004 EPA Energy Partner of the Year

2009 National Safety Council Industry Leader Award2009 National Safety Council NSC Occupational Excellence Achievement Award

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Plan for Sustainability

Snapshot of current funding “cuts”

Foundation Allowance – Impact ($/pupil)Starting cut $170– Governors plan (addl. cut) $300– Retirement cost increase $130– Healthcare cost increase $100

$700 Potential “give backs” 2 @ $100/pupil if you qualify School Aid Fund raids?

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What is your plan to create sustainability in the quality of your teaching and learning environment?

What steps are you taking to ensure your facilities don’t adversely impact achievement?

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Savings Opportunities….

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Dispelling the Myths

Perception: Significant energy savings aren’t available because…

Bond project recently completed Have good facility staff Implemented behavioral savings program Too busy right now

Opportunity Exists!

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Energy Use IndexBenchmark Analysis: K-12 Schools

Energy Use Index (EUI)Benchmark Analysis: K-12 Schools

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Know the actual efficiency by building

The “average” district would save 24%/year by improving from the 50th to the 80th percentile

Use data based decision making!

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How It Works….

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Developing a Plan

Leverage time & expertise of a partner Explore/quantify your staff’s ideas Utilize partner to solve existing district

problem areas

Get help! ESCO’s will help develop and quantify opportunities at their own expense.

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Energy Performance Contracting

Aging Infrastructure

Funds for Facility Improvements

Long Term Operational Savings

Energy SavingsOp.& Maint. Savings

Existing Funds Pay for Improvements

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Types of Improvements Lighting Controls Heating/cooling Pumps/motors Windows/doors Roofs Ventilation/Air Quality Many Others…

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How It Works

QZAB funds improvements Receive 10% Matching Grant ESCO Guarantees savings/provides cash flow ESCO Project could provide funding for the initial

Cyber Learning Licenses

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How It Works

Does not require community vote Greater accountability—Measurement & Verification

of Savings Reduced risk to district—Single party guarantees

costs, performance, and savings

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Why Do It

Supports student achievement Part of integrated plan for creating sustainable

environment focused on teaching and learning Demonstrate more effective use of resources Builds community support

Kurt CarterAmeresco, Inc.28800 Orchard Lake RoadSuite 220Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334

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