Energy Efficiency Programs for Connecticut Lodging Association

Randy Vagnini Senior Energy Engineer/Program Lead, Eversource

Dennis O’ConnorSmall Business Program Administrator, United Illuminating

Energize Connecticut

• Helping consumers save money and use clean, affordable energy

• A partnership of the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund, the Connecticut Green Bank, the State and local electric and gas utilities

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Why energy efficiency?

• Reduces air pollutants and greenhouse gases• Saves customers money• Reduces need for more energy generation

• Creates jobs

• Program funding comes from you, the customer– Electric customers pay 3 mills per kilowatt-hour– Natural gas programs are funded through gas utility bills and

approved by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority

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Small Business Energy Advantage (SBEA)

• Turnkey energy-saving services– Financial resources– In-house expertise

• Cost-effective energy savings

– No out of pocket investment

– Quick payback

• Do more and save more– Bundling for higher

incentives– Start saving faster!

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How the program works

1. An authorized SBEA contractor conducts a FREE, no obligation assessment

2. Contractor submits a proposal including: 1. Recommendations

2. Costs

3. Energy savings

4. Incentives

5. Financing options

3. Contractor schedules upgrades and submits paperwork

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Let’s look at your facility

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Outside your facility

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Lighting controls

LED parking lights

LED spotlights and signage

Outdoor LED lighting Exterior wall packs

The lobby

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Lighting controls

Advanced power strips

Accent LED lighting

Interior LEDs Software controls

Guest rooms

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Lighting controls

Advanced power strips

Vanity lighting

Interior LEDs Wireless setback thermostat controls

PTAC Units

Faucet aerators/low flow showerheads

Office and common areas

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Heating, ventilation and air conditioning

Energy management systems (EMS)

LED lighting and lighting controls

Gas-fired heating and hot water systems

Building envelope

Guest recreation

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Indoor LED lighting

Pool coverEfficient pump motors

Specialty HVAC system

Occupancy sensors and dimming controls

Kitchen and dining areas

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Refrigeration controls

Soda station lighting

High-Efficiency evaporative fan motors

Faucet aerators & spray valves

LED lighting

Variable speed kitchen exhaust hoods

Anti-sweat door heater controls

Energy management controls

HVAC equipment

Gas/Electric cooking equipment

Pipe/Duct insulation

Lighting controls

At the laundry

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Ozone laundry

Lighting and lighting controls

Energy-efficient washers and dryers

Financing opportunities

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Financial

Terms

Loan

Terms

▪ Zero & low % interest loans for qualifying franchises

▪ Electric and natural gas-saving measures▪ On-bill financing

▪ Maximum loan term up to 4 years ▪ New construction/major renovation

projects are not eligible for the financing▪ Requires good credit history with utility

Example: Small hotel project

Energy Saving Measures: •Interior and exterior LED lighting

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Total Cost: $37,239Incentive: $ 8,046Customer Cost: $29,193Payback: 5.2 yearsFinancing: 48 months at $608

Example: Comprehensive hotel project

Energy Saving Measures:

•Gas pipe insulation, showerheads•Refrigeration controls•Occupancy PTAC controls•Interior and exterior LED lighting

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Total Cost: $62,533Incentive: $22,863Customer Cost: $39,670Payback: 2.0 yearsFinancing: 30 months at $1,322

Our experience• Econolodge• Stratford Hotel• Regal Inn• Bliss Hospitality/Super8• Branford Hospitality/Baymount Inn• Super 8 Motel of Danbury• Jai Sai LLC/Days Inn• Bethel Hospitality/Best Western• 11 Stony Hill Rd LLC/Microtel• Woodstock Inn• IRNM Hotel Investers/Holiday Inn• Atithi Hospitality/Holiday Inn• O & J Inc./Naugatuck Motor Lodge

• The Admiral Inn• Niatic Sleep in• Sea Breeze Hotel• Interlaken Inn/Woodside• Interlaken Inn/Sunnyside• Brainard Hotel• LaQuinta Inn in Pawcatuck• Super 8 in Cromwell• Simsbury Inn• Farmington Inn • Antico Enterprizes/Holiday Inn Express• Tower Inn/Comfort Inn• Ganesh Hospitality/Econolodge• Torrington Motor Lodge

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Additional options for existing buildings

• Incentives to replace functioning equipment with more energy-efficient options

Covers up to:

•40% of installed cost

•50% of installed cost for comprehensive projects

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Resources

1-877-WISE-USE

EnergizeCT.com

Eversource: Randy Vagnini

(860) 665-4753

The United Illuminating Company:

Dennis O’Conner

(203) 499-3715

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