nexus portolio - allison sherrod

Ruchi Singhal

Nexus Energy Center

Natasha Herting

Abundant Power

Kathy Hornsby

ADECA

Speakers

Energy Huntsville Meeting

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Huntsville Chamber of Commerce

8:30AM – 10:30AM

Learn about the below-market rate financing from

Alabama SAVES for energy efficiency projects

& the rebates from TVA’s Energy Right program.

&

START SAVING ENERGY AND MONEY FOR YOUR BUSINESS NOW!

RSVP by noon June 21 to Cecil

Jones at [email protected]

Commercial Energy Efficiency Projects and Funding Opportunities

Nexus Energy Center, Abundant Power, and the Alabama

Dept. of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA)

Invite you to the

mailto:[email protected]

Energy Huntsville

invites YOU to the

ENERGY HUNTSVILLE FORUM

- FREE to attend - $30 for lunch -

Jay Newkirk (Opening Remarks) at 8:30 Mayor Tommy Battle, City of Huntsville Mayor Paul Finley, City of Madison Cedrick Davis, NASA Tammie Learned, US Army Corps of Engi-

neers Ruchi Singhal, Nexus Energy Center Cole Walker, Redstone Energy Group Jim Bolte or Kevin Butt, Toyota

GEO Huntsville Speaker Cyber Huntsville Speaker Lunch will start at 11:45-12:00 Huntsville Botanical Garden Comments Allied Waste Comments Toyota Comments Steve Hassell, Emerson Network Power

(Keynote) GreenU Awards Start at 12:40

RSVP

www.greenualabama.com/awards_register_green_u.php

Friday, August 17th

Huntsville Botanical Gardens - The Arbor

8am to 1pm

Energy Saving Footprint in Madison County

All homes upgraded in Madison County as of June 30, 2012

Nexus Energy Center 200 Westside Square Suite 60

Huntsville, AL 35801 www.nexusenergycenter.org

www.facebook.com/nexusenergycenter

LABEL

& SEND Put UPS shipping label on box and

put out for pick up

& “Chip Bag Brigade”

Chip Bag Collection

Collect approximately 500 chip bags or 8 lbs COLLECT

Email [email protected] to

receive an electronic UPS shipping label

For more information on TerraCycle visit:

http://www.terracycle.com/en-US/

1.

CONTACT

2.

3.


1. Recruit area expertise to create an alliance in energy conservation, creation, storage, and transmission.

Identify and pursue energy related opportunities to create jobs in Alabama.

Build and promote energy efficiency projects.

Build and promote renewable energy solutions.

Facilitate networking opportunities.

2.

3.

4.

5.

The Mission and Vision of Nexus Energy Center

We provide services to help residents and businesses in Alabama save energy, reduce energy costs, switch to

renewable energy sources, and take control of their energy future. We believe in a clean energy future for

Alabama. We envision cleanly powered homes and businesses that use less and pay less for energy.

The Need for Energy Solutions

“For the next few decades, energy efficiency and conservation will remain the most effective mitigation tools. To achieve our clean energy goals, we need rapid, large-scale, deployment of technologies.”

The Nexus Energy Center Focus

Non - OECD

OECD

-Secretary Steven Chu, U.S. Department of Energy, Whittington Lecture, 29 Mar 2010




Selling Home Energy

Upgrades

Thursday 9/6 8am-4:30pm at Huntsville Madison County

Builders Association

TRAINING ESSENTIAL SALES SKILLS

TO EXISITING HOME PERFORMANCE CONTRACTORS 1. Identify and effectively communicate the benefits of home energy up-

grades.

2. Create a custom sales plan based on their company’s products that will:

a. Document expectations of employees involved in sales

b. State company and 3rd party (utilities, etc.) objectives

c. Document customer wants and needs

d. Explain the features of home energy upgrades as benefits and

solutions to homeowner

e. Leave with a customer commitment

Participants will be able to:




LABEL

& SEND Put UPS shipping label on box and

put out for pick up

& “Paired Shoe Brigade”

Shoe Collection

Collect 40 lbs of paired shoes to recycle COLLECT

Email [email protected] to

receive an electronic UPS shipping label

For more information on TerraCycle visit:


1.

CONTACT

2.

3.


Generation Partners is a pilot program

introduced in 2003 to support home-

owners and businesses that install small-

scale renewable generation, such as

solar panels or wind turbines.

The program supplies renewable power

to TVA's Green Power Switch and cre-

ates a market for green power genera-

tion in the TVA region.

By selling some of the green power they

produce, Generation Partners partici-

pants defray the cost of their renewable

systems, lower their monthly energy

bills and make more green power avail-

able to consumers.

Solar Program

The Checklist Homeowner or Business Contacts Local Power Distributor

Apply for Interconnection with the Power Grid and Sign Interconnection and Partici-

pation Agreements with the Distributor

TVA Approves Application

Buy an eligible renewable generation system

Get a building Permit if Local Ordinance Requires

Generation Partners Participant Installs Green Power Source

- Must be installed within six months of TVA’s approval. It must comply with environmental

regulations and national standards, be certified by a licensed electrician, and comply with all

applicable codes.

Distributor Inspects the Site and Submits Attachment B – Qualifying System Form

to TVA

Receive Payment

- TVA will buy the green energy output at a rate of 12 cents per kilowatt-hour above the retail

electric rate for solar, and 3 cents above retail for all other renewable sources. New partici-

pants will receive an additional $1,000 to help offset start-up costs.

Apply for a Rebate from Nexus Energy

About the Program

200 Westside Square Suite 60 Huntsville, AL 35801 www.nexusenergycenter.org


What is the anticipated number of

workforce trainees, meeting attendees

and other traffic to the Center? Could

you give an estimate of unique or re-

peat visitors/month or annually?

What means of marketing/outreach will

you use to promote the center?

Who are the targeted corporations for

presence in the center?

What organizations will be utilizing the

center for meetings?

How will you measure success?

Frequently Asked Questions

For more information on becoming a

Nexus Sponsor

contact

“For the next few decades, energy efficiency and conser-

vation will remain the most effective mitigation tools. To

achieve our clean energy goals, we need rapid, large-

scale, deployment of technologies..”

Secretary Steven Chu

U.S. Department of Energy

“Bringing

YOUR ENERGY SOLUTIONS

to market in Huntsville, AL”

Ruchi Singhal

(256) 539-6225

http://www.nexusenergycenter.org

200 Westside Square Suite 60

Huntsville, AL 35801

“Bringing


to market in Huntsville, AL”

http://www.facebook.com/nexusenergycenter

https://twitter.com/

Sponsorship offers a way to make a public commitment of support to Nexus Energy Center and highlight

your company in our showroom. Better yet, over $9.2 billion in energy contracts were awarded through

Huntsville last year and you will have a prominent location to display your company’s capabilities to key

decision makers. Committing to sustainability through sponsorship aligns your company with the clean

energy movement and positions it for success in the growing energy market in Huntsville.

Our Mission Energize Your Brand in Nexus Energy Solutions Center

Gigawatt Membership Benefits

“Bringing

YOUR ENERGY SOLUTIONS to market in Huntsville, AL”

Buddy One Time Event $500

(non-refundable effective

for one year)

Recognition of being a premier Nexus Energy Center sponsor

Notable naming rights to the Nexus atrium / training space

Premium wall space for your custom designed interactive wall display

Priority scheduling of one week-long event per year and 6 full day events per year in the main

Nexus Energy Center atrium with the Nexus team support

Generous scheduling of Training Space, Conference Space, Expo Space, Office Space and

Demo Space as needed, for shorter time spans

Display Space

Solution Center - Located on Terrace Level

Your Marketing Space - Located in Main Atrium

Nexus Energy Center offers various sponsorship levels, from Gigawatt to Nanowatt, all with valuable benefits.

Nanowatt Scheduling of Training Space,

Conference Space, Expo Space,

Office Space and Demo Space as

needed, for shorter time spans,

when available, up to 20 hours/year

Logo on all Nexus collateral materi-

als and presentations

Wall area to showcase your solu-

tions in conference room space, ~8

linear ft

Microwatt Scheduling of 2 separate full day events

per year in the main atrium with the

support of the Nexus team

Scheduling of Training Space, Confer-

ence Space, Expo Space, Office Space

and Demo Space as needed, for shorter

time spans, when available, up to 40

hours/year

Wall area to showcase your solutions in

conference room space, ~12 linear feet

Megawatt Prominent, but not dominant logo

placement for sponsor listing on

Nexus front facing windows

Naming rights to the Nexus Confer-

ence Area/one of the two Nexus office

suites

Priority scheduling of 8 separate full

day events per year in the main Nexus

atrium with the support of the Nexus

team

Wall area of your energy solutions in

highly visible atrium, ~20 linear ft

Kilowatt Logo placement for sponsor listing on

Nexus front facing windows

Notable naming rights to one of six

offices available to energy start-ups

Priority scheduling of 4 separate full

day events per year in main atrium + 60

hrs in other center rooms

Wall area to showcase your solutions in

conference room space, ~17 linear ft

To bring energy solu-

tions to communities

and businesses locally,

regionally and nationally

Promote a balance of both

analysis and creativity

toward the conservation,

generation, storage, and

transmission of energy

To create economic growth and

foster networking for the mem-

bers of our community including

businesses, organizations, and

universities

To understand where we came from we must go

back to 2008 when our Executive Director, Ruchi

Singhal, was hired with grant funding by BizTech, a

local business incubator, to mentor entrepreneurs

and small businesses on their renewable energy con-

cepts.. She named the program Renewable Energy

Outreach and Ruchi spent her time working within

the greater Huntsville, AL community on several en-

ergy efficiency and renewable energy issues. One of

the main themes of the day was the American Re-

covery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), more com-

monly known as the Stimulus Bill. With all the new

federal contracts then available in en-energy, busi-

nesses and citizens were eager to learn more and

possibly bring money to Huntsville. Ruchi helped

them better understand ARRA including putting to-

together many proposals for local businesses and

universities to pursue funding.

Through her work with BizTech, one thing became

very clear. People were very much interested in

clean energy. Though the grant she administered

eventually ended, she knew she had to figure out a

way to keep clean energy moving in Huntsville. To-

gether with other like-minded leaders, Nexus Energy

Center was born. Although Nexus didn’t even have

any funding to fulfill its desire to be a one-stop-shop

for all programs related to energy in the community,

we were determined enough to know that this would

soon change. We immediately hit the ground running

applying for 501(c)(3) status and pursuing many

grant opportunities. Only six months in, but still six

months with Ruchi an unpaid Director, we won the

first grant for Nexus to administer what is now the

WISE Home Energy Program. To win this grant, we

positioned ourselves as the only Alabama participant

in a Southeast con-consortium application to the

DOE Better Buildings program. Our success in estab-

lishing the WISE program led us to win two additional

State Energy Program (SEP) grants to grow energy

efficiency in Alabama. The WISE Pro-gram helps

homeowners all across Northern and Cen-central Al-

abama save energy and reduce their utility bills. The

program quickly took off and people began to dis-

card the chains of high utility bills.

We are proud to bring our program full circle by work-

working with local community colleges, such as

Drake State, in starting workforce development pro-

jects on green skills training. These unemployed

workers now have skills for the growing energy mar-

ket, and our WISE program is causing much of the

growth. One of the most recent developments is our

WISE solar rebate but perhaps the most exciting is

the Nexus Energy Solutions Center. Now that critical

mass in Huntsville and Alabama at-large has been

reached, it’s time to show the world what we can do.

The Solutions Center is a unique space to create visi-

bility and opportunities for partners in Alabama to

keep growing our clean energy economy. Through

demonstrated success, Nexus has continued to grow

to bring on additional staff, increase its service territo-

ry, and offer new products.

Where did

NEXUS ENERGY CENTER

The Evolution

Ruchi Singhal

come from?

WISE Program

The Checklist About the Program

The Huntsville WISE (Worthwhile Investments Save

Energy) Gold Home Energy Program offers Hunts-

ville homeowners a realistic set of solutions for

saving energy and lowering utility bills, making your

home more efficient and comfortable, and reducing

your home’s impact on the environment.

Huntsville WISE gold offers homeowners access to

a professional and thorough home energy assess-

ment, as well as quality installation work from vetted

contractors. Through the program, homeowners are

given information and resources needed to create

energy efficient, healthy, and WISE homes.

Working with its partners, Huntsville WISE Gold is

able to provide up to $750 in rebates to homeown-

ers who install efficiency measures that result in an

energy savings of at least 20%. For the average

homeowner, the end result typically equals a sav-

ings of 20-30% in home energy costs, which also

significantly increases the home’s resell value.

200 Westside Square Suite 60 Huntsville, AL 35801 www.nexusenergycenter.org


1 Contact us - Email, Phone, or Website

Choose an energy professional

Assess your home

Schedule the upgrades

Receive rebates

2

3

4

5

What is WISE?

Taking Control of Your

Utility Bill is Simple:

Nexus offers various rebates including:

$210 toward the installation of R-19 fiberglass floor insulation $50 toward new Energy Star rated windows $210 toward attic insulation $120 toward duct sealing using mastic $50 toward the servicing of central HVAC equipment AND MANY MORE

SAVE MONEY ● SAVE ENERGY ● BE WISE

[email protected]

www.nexusenergycenter.org/wise/

(256) 539-6272

Bringing


to market in Huntsville, AL

introducing

Nexus Energy Center

Nexus Energy Center Mission

To bring energy solutions to

communities and businesses

To create economic growth and foster

networking

Promote a balance of energy

optimization generation

storage transmission

Nexus Programs

• WISE

– Offers homeowners access to a professional and thorough home energy assessment, as well as quality installation work from vetted contractors to make their home more energy efficient, healthy, and WISE.

– Provides up to $750 in rebates to homeowners who install efficiency measures that result in an energy savings of at least 20%. The end result typically equals a savings of 20-30% in home energy costs, which also significantly increases the home’s resell value.

Nexus Programs • Drake State Technical College – ADEC grant in August 2011 for $458,300 – Grant called for 200 technicians trained on

renewable energy system installation and maintenance

– 225 have already been trained – Courses Offered:

• Introduction to Energy Efficiency and Conservation • Geothermal Systems Installation and Maintenance • Solar Photovoltaic Systems Installation and

Maintenance • Solar Thermal Systems

(Hot Water Heaters) • Installation and Maintenance

– Exams: • North American Board of Certified Energy

Professionals (NABCEP) Solar Thermal Installer Certification examination

• North American Board of Certified Energy Professionals (NABCEP) PV Installer Certification examination

Accomplishments

• Economic Benefit – $2,123,832.74 - Economic benefit – 11.5 direct jobs created – $443.69 - Average spent per retrofit – $1:$16.17 - Ratio of Nexus dollars spent to economic

impact

• Savings – 20.86% - Average energy savings – 690,478 – Building space retrofitted – $154,947 – Energy costs saved/year – 1,452,175 kWhe – Energy saved/year

Moving Forward

• Nexus Energy Center

Creating space for businesses and stakeholders to promote their energy solutions

»$9.2 Billion in government contracts, and increasing

»Convenient location and easy access to Redstone Arsenal

» Instant access, meeting space, and permanent marketing resources

»Countless Fortune 500 and innovative companies in Huntsville

What’s in it for Emerson?

The average conference can cost your company over

$10,000; which is only 2-3 day exposure time.

Convenient Location

Research Park

Redstone Arsenal

Nexus Energy Center

Gigawatt Membership Benefits

• Recognition

• Naming rights “Emerson Conference Room”

• Premium wall space for your custom designed interactive wall display

• Priority scheduling

• A week-long event per yr

• 6 full day events per yr

• Full Nexus team support

• Generous scheduling

• Training, conferences, expos, offices, and demos

• Dominant logo placement on windows

• Press Releases

• Prominent logo and corporate branding including Quick Response (QR) code, on all Nexus collateral materials and presentations

• Distinguishable and prominently placed banner ad on Nexus Energy Center’s website

• Prominence in Nexus monthly newsletters

• Access to the Nexus community of sponsors and contacts

•Training •Research •Presentations •Collateral materials and inclusion on the Nexus website •Marketing and media support •Outreach and education •Grant programs •Investors and energy related funding •Access to government liaisons •Maintenance of marketing displays •Planning and presence at events

Nexus Team can offer you

Nexus Offices

Emerson Conference

Room

Energy Library

Emerson at Nexus Energy Center

Custom Display Area - Example

Interactive Display - Example

Emerson Innovation

Benefit to YOU

Marketing/Outreach used to Promote the Center

• Chamber of Commerce

• Website, Facebook and other social media

• One on one presentations

• City, Mayoral, and State contact

• TV spots (Established relationships with ABC and CBS)

• Radio spots

• Presentations to sponsoring partner companies

• Presentations to Army Corps of Engineers about partners

• Updates to our DOE and State government contacts about technologies represented

• Presentations to TVA and local utilities about partner capabilities

Benefit to YOU

Marketing/Outreach used to Promote the Center

Emerson will be visible at every event held at the Center!

Anticipated number of visitors annually

• Mix of unique and repeat visitors depending on event

Type of Event Number of Occurrences

Number of Attendees Total Number of Attendees

Training/demo Events 60 30 1800

Bi-monthly Networking Events

24 50 300

Professional Groups Meetings

36 15 45

Energy Huntsville Vision and Strategy Meetings

12 125 1500

3645

Emerson will be visible at every event held at the Center!

Organizations Utilizing the Center

• US Army Corp

• TVA and local utilities

• Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs

• Association of Energy Engineers

• Energy Huntsville Initiative

• Regional non-profits such as: Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance, Building Performance Institute, Green Jobs Alliance

• Educational institutes: UAH, Drake, AAMU, Oakwood

Bringing


to market in Huntsville, AL

Nexus Energy Center

Company

LOGO

WISE Program Update As of 31 May 2012

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Nexus

Energy

Center

Key Statistics – Huntsville As of 31 May 12

BBP Starting 1 Jan 11

SEP Starting 1 Jan 12

Total Award $800K $200K

Audits Completed 653 21

Retrofits Completed 316 18

Economic Impact per $1 Spent $16.30 $9.82

Job Hours Created per $1 Spent 0.18 0.19

Total Jobs Created 11.92 1.06

$ Spent per Retrofit $414.76 $632.22

Total Economic Impact $2,230,274 $123,183

BBP By Month - 2011

Month Retrofits Completed

January 1

February 3

March 4

April 13

May 11

June 11

July 16

August 24

September 21

October 29

November 36

December 52

BBP By Month - 2012

Month Retrofits Completed

January 31

February 18

March 22

April 19

May 5

Retrofits in Alabama

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Successes

Receiving utility data from SEP utilities

Contractor job growth

BBP goal within reach by year-end

First solar credit in the State of Alabama

• Sears, Batteries Plus, All-South Appliances

Relationships with retail partners progressing

Media Coverage

6+ WAAY 31 (ABC Affiliate) Appearances

2 WHNT 19 (CBS Affiliate)

Appearances

Media Coverage

Event Magazine 2 Huntsville Times Ads

4 NPR Public Service

Announcements

Events and Outreach

• 11/15/11, 1/17/12, 6/14/12

Neighborhood Parties

• 3/3/12, 3/4/12, 3/10/12, 3/11/12

Home Shows

• 2/29/12

Energy Efficiency Expo

Events and Outreach

Monthly Energy Huntsville Meetings

GreenU and Energy

Huntsville Forum

• 8/17/12, 8/25/12

Drake State Career Fairs

Events and Outreach

Drive for Life

• 5/30/12

Earth Week at UAH

• 4/30/12

Earth Day at Hay’s Nature Preserve

• 4/21/12




1. I will provide identification that includes my relationship to this company at the request of

the homeowner.

2. I will call the homeowner if I expect to arrive more than 15 minutes late.

3. I will not arrive at any customer’s home unexpectedly.

4. I will work at reasonable times; I will not arrive before 8AM or stay after 5PM without the

homeowner’s permission.

5. I will not use inappropriate language at the worksite.

6. I will not use the bathroom, kitchen, electronics or the telephone without permission.

7. I will not use tobacco products, alcohol or drugs while at the worksite.

8. I will not borrow anything from the homeowner without asking.

9. I will ensure that the homeowner’s pets stay inside (or outside) the home per direction of

the customer.

10. I will notify the homeowner immediately if any damage to property occurs when I am

working.

11. To protect property, I will place equipment of drop clothes, and remove my shoes or use

protective foot covering when working inside the home.

12. I will make the work area sage and clean by sweeping or vacuuming at the end of each

workday.

13. I will not leave behind trash, surplus materials or tools unless I have specific permission

from the homeowner,

14. I will set thermostats and heating systems back to original levels at the end of each work-

day.

CONTRACTOR CODE OF CONDUCT

I recognize that working in home can be disruptive. I am committed to respecting the homeowner’s

property, minimizing disruption, an leaving the condition of the homes as I found it or better.

COMPANY NAME _______________________

Employee _____________________________________________________________

Company Representative/Title _____________________________________________

Date __________________________________________________________________

200 Westside Square Suite 60 Huntsville, Alabama 35801 www.nexusenergycenter.org


Nexus Energy Center 200 Westside Square Suite 60 Huntsville, AL 35801 September 25, 2012

Dear WISE Program Participant:

Thank you for making energy efficient upgrades to your home. In order to show our appreciation, Nexus Energy has enclosed a check to help you offset part of the costs you incurred throughout the energy efficiency process. We hope that you have enjoyed the program and learned more about saving energy. As a non-profit organization that is dedicated to clean energy solutions, it is our desire that you and your neighbors continue to save energy in the future. We also want to make sure that upgrades you performed are functioning properly and your received what you paid for. Currently, we randomly choose 10% of all our jobs to schedule a free quality check. If you are not chosen for a random quality check and wish to purchase your own quality check, please contact our office. Thank you again, Daniel Tait Program Manager (256) 539-6272 [email protected]

Check Enclosed

200 Westside Square Suite 60 Huntsville, Alabama 35801 www.nexusenergycenter.org


Nexus Energy Center 200 Westside Square Suite 60 Huntsville, AL 35801 September 25, 2012

Dear WISE Program Participant:

Thank you for making energy efficient upgrades to your home. In order to show our appreciation, Nexus Energy has enclosed a check to help you offset part of the costs you incurred throughout the energy efficiency process. We hope that you have enjoyed the program and learned more about saving energy. As a non-profit organization that is dedicated to clean energy solutions, it is our desire that you and your neighbors continue to save energy in the future. We also want to make sure that upgrades you performed are functioning properly and your received what you paid for. Currently, we randomly choose 10% of all our jobs to schedule a free quality check. If you are not chosen for a random quality check and wish to purchase your own quality check, please contact our office. But we do not want to stop our progress here. In order to continually improve the WISE Home Energy Program, we ask that you please take just a few minutes to send the enclosed letter to your local power distributor. This will help us make participation in the Nexus and TVA programs easier for future customers. Thank you again, Daniel Tait Program Manager (256) 539-6272 [email protected]

Check and Letter Enclosed

Nexus Energy Proposal for City Budget

Summary of Request Program Title: Nexus Energy Center

Support educational initiatives to Huntsville residents on energy efficiency and conservation, reducing energy costs, installation of renewable energy sources, and growth of energy jobs.

Proposed by: Ruchi Singhal

Executive Director Company Name: Nexus Energy Center

200 Westside Square Suite 60 Huntsville, AL 35801 256-684-1956 [email protected]

Amount of Request: $35,000

Program Description Nexus Energy Center is a non-profit organization committed to bringing energy solutions to

communities and businesses, creating economic growth, fostering networking, and promoting a

balance of energy (conservation, generation, storage, and transmission).

The Nexus WISE (Worthwhile Investments Save Energy) Program offers homeowners access to a professional and thorough home energy assessment, as well as quality installation work from vetted contractors to make their home more energy efficient and healthy. Nexus provides up to $750 in rebates to homeowners who install efficiency measures that result in an energy savings of at least 20%. The end result typically equals a savings of 20-30% in home energy costs, which also significantly increases the home’s resell value. The WISE Program was made possible through winnings from federal grants. Nexus would like to continue the program through funding by the city. According to past statistics this project will reach at least 476 citizens annually. Through this program, Nexus Energy Center has, and will continue to, provide benefit to the citizens of Huntsville, AL (as of August 31, 2012):

Economic Benefit

$2,867,029.59- Direct economic benefit

16.5 direct jobs created

$500.53- Average spent per retrofit

$1:$13.04- Ratio of Nexus dollars spent to economic impact

Savings

21.83%- Average energy savings

1,085,489- Building space retrofitted (sq. ft.)

$1465,000- Cumulative energy costs saved

1,550,000 kWhe- Cumulative energy saved/year

The requested amount, $35,000, makes up 10% of the annual $350,000 budget for Nexus. With long term annual funding from the city of Huntsville, Nexus can continue to give back to the community.

Program Implementation Nexus would implement the city funding dollars in our WISE program budget allocated for providing educational outreach and rebates to citizens of Huntsville about how to save energy in their homes. The Nexus Rebate Structure Nexus Energy Center provides rebates for cost effective and proven energy efficiency technologies such as:

$250 toward new Energy Star HVAC

$745 per home for air sealing

$210 toward R-38 attic insulation

$50 per Energy Star window

$120 toward duct sealing and repair Possible Retrofits

Floor Insulation

Windows

Door weather-stripping or threshold

Attic Insulation

Seal attic walls with foam board

Weather-strip and insulate attic access doors

Servicing of central HVAC equipment

Repair, caulking, or glazing of windows & doors

Purchase of water heater wrap

Purchase of hot water pipe wrap

Purchase of a new "Energy Star" HVAC system

Duct sealing or duct repair using mastic

Seal openings in crawl space around pipes, wires, and fixtures using foam or caulk

Crawl space ground cover - (6 mil poly)

Energy Performance Score (modeled savings)

Evaluation Nexus Energy Center currently monitors the effectiveness of our programs including WISE by collecting and evaluating the following data points:

Utility data/ actual energy savings

Dollars spent

Economic benefit

Direct jobs created

Citizens opinions and outlook

Nexus is committed to continuing these types of quality assurance protocols to prove the necessity of our programs to Huntsville, Alabama.




Logo Use Agreement

Overview: Nexus Energy Center is dedicated to clean energy solutions in Alabama. As such the use of the Nexus logo must be consistent with the company’s mission and is restricted. No use of the logo without express permission from Nexus is allowed.

Requests for Use: Request for logo use should address the following: 1. How will the logo be used? (Will it be used on flyers, posters, websites,

etc. If so, how will it be used?) 2. If the logo is to be used in conjunction with an event, who will attend

and/or benefit from the event? What other groups will be involved in the event?

3. Will the logo be used for commercial purposes? If so, what consideration will Nexus receive, i.e. a percentage of the net revenue. Please also de-scribe or attach a proposal or license agreement.

Additional Information: Additional questions regarding logo use may be directed to Daniel Tait at (256) 539-6272 or [email protected]

Overview: Nexus Energy Center herby grants to the party identified below, the licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable license and permission to use and display the Nexus logo subject to the party agreeing to the following terms and conditions: 1. The License shall not make any alterations to the logo, or adapt the logo as part of

another symbol or mark. 2. The License shall use the logo in accordance with specifications and purpose set our in

their formal request for use. 3. The License shall not use the logo for any commercial purposes, including clothing and

memorabilia, unless authorized by Nexus with a signed license agreement. 4. The License shall not grant permission to any other person to use the logo. 5. The License’s use of the logo will adhere to Nexus’s policies with respect to diversity,

race relations and accessibility. 6. The License agrees to send Nexus copies of all materials (print, video, etc.) Where

the logo is used. 7. The License acknowledges that Nexus assumes no liability in respect of my use of the

logo. 8. Nexus reserves the right to determine logo usage immediately if there is a breach

with paragraphs 1 to 7 noted above. The license hereby accepts all of the conditions with respect to the use of the logo as set out in paragraphs 1 to 8. Dates this _____ day of ______, 2012. _________________________________________________ (Signature and Name of Party Being Allowed Logo Use) _________________________________________________ (Mailing Address) ___________________________ ______________________ (Email Where Logo Is To Be Sent) (Contact Number) Submit this completed document to [email protected] _________________________________________________ (Signature, Name and Title of Approving Official on Behalf of Nexus Energy Center)




Request for Contractor to Receive Rebate

Homeowner Full Name: _____________________________________________ Homeowner Street Address: __________________________________________ Homeowner City, State, ZIP: __________________________________________

The WISE Home Energy Program is offered to Alabama residents. As part of the WISE Home Energy Program, I may be eligible to receive rebates from Nexus Energy Center for improvements made to my home. I formally request that Nexus Energy Center process my rebate and make it payable to the contractor listed below. I acknowledge that the contractor listed below will receive a rebate on my behalf in the amount of $_______. I agree that this rebate is in accordance with the guidelines set by the WISE Home Energy Program. I also acknowledge that I have received and understand all rebate policies of the WISE Home Energy Program. From this point forward, any discrepancy, dispute, inquiry or other contact regarding rebates or rebate payments shall be directed to the contractor listed below. Contractor Full Company Name: _____________________________________________ Contractor Street Address: _________________________________________________ Contractor City, State, ZIP: _________________________________________________

Homeowner Signature: ____________________________________ Contractor Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _______________

Nexus Energy Center

200 Westside Square Suite 60

Huntsville, AL 35801

September 13, 2012

[Recipient Name]

[Title]

[Company Name]

[Street Address]

[City, ST ZIP Code]

Dear [Recipient Name]:

Nexus Energy Center is a non-profit organization committed to bringing energy solutions to

communities and businesses, creating economic growth, fostering networking, and promoting all

aspects of energy solutions including conservation, production, storage and transmission. We

serve as the breeding ground for new energy programs for Alabama as well as a clearinghouse for

all things energy here in Huntsville, Alabama.

We are excited to announce the official site of our Nexus Energy Solution Center in Huntsville,

Alabama at the Progress Center, Building 7, 6767 Old Madison Pike. We would like to invite you

to be a partner in this new exciting endeavor. With your sponsorship, and that of other high level

companies such as Avocent and Emerson Network Power, Nexus will showcase breakthrough

energy technologies.

Conveniently located at Cummings Research Park, the Nexus Energy Solution Center is easily

accessible by the private and government sectors. The Center is multifunctional, perfect for any

event. For example, the space can be utilized for demonstrations, conferences, meetings, and any

other beneficial business. You will also have the ability to customize the Center for each

dedicated event. We sincerely hope that our partnership will bring additional business

opportunities for you.

Attached is a flyer describing the various levels of sponsorship at the Nexus Energy Solution

Center.

The time is now to be at the front-end of this opportunity. We know you will find great value in

partnering with Nexus Energy Center.

Sincerely,

Ruchi Singhal

Executive Director

Enclosure

Sponsor

Megawatt

Prominent, but not dominant logo placement for sponsor listing on Nexus front facing windows

Naming rights to the Nexus Conference Area/one of the two Nexus office suites

Priority scheduling of 8 separate full day events per year in the main Nexus atrium with the support of the Nexus team

Wall area of your energy solutions in highly visible atrium,

Kilowatt Logo placement for sponsor listing on Nexus front facing windows

Notable naming rights to one of six offices available to energy start-ups

Priority scheduling of 4 separate full day events per year in main atrium + 60 hrs in other center rooms

Wall area to showcase your solutions in conference room space

Nanowatt

Gigawatt Recognition

Naming Rights

Premium wall space for your custom interactive

wall display

Generous scheduling

Dominant logo placement of Nexus front facing

windows

Prominent logo and corporate branding

including Quick Response (QR) code, on all

Nexus collateral materials and presentations

Distinguishable and prominently placed banner

ad on Nexus Energy Center’s website.

Prominence in Nexus monthly newsletters

Access to the Nexus community of sponsors

and contacts

Mircowatt Scheduling of 2 separate full day events per year in the main atrium with the support of the Nexus team

Scheduling of Training Space, Conference Space, Expo Space, Office Space and Demo Space as needed, for shorter time spans, when available, up to 40 hours/year


Scheduling of Training Space, Conference Space, Expo Space, Office Space and Demo Space as needed, for shorter time spans, when available, up to 20 hours/year

Logo on all Nexus collateral materials and presentations


For more info visit: www.nexusenergycenter.org/sponsor

Contact Ruchi Singhal: [email protected]

(256)539-6225

Sponsorship offers a way to make a public commitment of

support to Nexus Energy Center and highlight your

company in our showroom. Better yet, over $9.2 billion in

energy contracts were awarded through Huntsville last

year and you will have a prominent location to display your

company’s capabilities to key decision makers. Committing

to sustainability through sponsorship aligns your company

with the clean energy movement and positions it for

success in the growing energy market in Huntsville.

THE SOLUTIONS CENTER

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