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Financing Energy Operations in Schools
Peter Lindstrom
Summer Institute for Climate Change Education
June 17, 2015
Mission: We connect individuals and their communities to the resources they need to identify and implement
community-based clean energy projects
CERTs: Minnesotans Building a Clean Energy Future
Partnership
• B3 Benchmarking
• Guaranteed Energy
Savings Program
• Community Solar
Gardens
• Third Party Solar
• SEED Grants
What Will Be Covered?
Save $1
Trillion…
in buildings
alone
“You can’t manage what you don’t measure”
“We use B3 Benchmarking to see how we are doing compared to other schools. Because there are so many schools using it, I believe it’s the best tool for a MN school to gauge progress, set goals, etc.”
Lisa Johnson
ISD 197 West St. Paul-Mendota Heights -Eagan
Addressing Deferred
Maintenance
Utilizing technology
more effectively
Building upgrades
Meet Energy Goals set by
Elected Officials
High energy costs
Your Challenges Operational
Costs
Limited Funds & Time
Savings from building energy upgrades are used to pay for projects
Performance Contracting
$
Guaranteed Energy Saving Program is Budget Neutral
Existing energy,
maintenance & operation
costs
Savings Fund Improvements
Existing energy,
maintenance & operations
costs
Existing energy,
maintenance & operation
costs
Ongoing Savings
Before During After
What Kind of Projects?School Projects to Consider:• Upgrading to High efficiency boilers & chillers
• Converting to ground-source heating & cooling
• Retrofitting to efficient lighting
• Installing heat recovery equipment
• Redesign HVAC system
• Adding solar energy systems
• Increasing water conservation
Schneider Electric – Buildings Business 12
Long Payback
Cost Savings
Quick Payback
Cost Savings
BUNDLING: A comprehensive approach
• Lighting
• Vending Machine
Controls
•VFDs
• Chiller
Replacement
• Boiler
Replacement
• Air Handling Unit
Replacement
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Reduce
Energy Use
Operation & Maintenance
Costs
Renew
Facility Infrastructure
Occupant Comfort, Health &
Safety
Achieve
GHG Emission Reduction
Job Creation
Use of Renewable Energy
Budget Neutral – No Bond Funds Required
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Organizational Goals
Facility Issues
Resource Needs
• Reduction in Energy Use
• Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• Use of Renewable Energy
• Job Creation
• Occupant Comfort
• Health & Safety
• Deferred Maintenance
• Energy Price Uncertainty
• Budget
• Manpower / Capacity
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State Provided Technical, Financial and
Contractual Assistance
Vetted Documents: RFP, Master Contract,
Work Order Contract
• Open Book Pricing & Maximum
Markups and Fees
• Competitive Bidding of Trade Work and
Equipment with Pre-qualified Sub’s
• Annual Savings Guarantee
• Measure & Verification Guidelines
• Pro Forma Guidelines
• Third-Party Review of M&V Report
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Process Step Activity Milestone
Opportunity Assessment
Meetings with Dept. of Commerce to review GESP, B3 data, facility needs, issues, and goals
Joint Powers Agreement
Define Project Goals Energy Savings; GHG Emission Reduction; Renewable Portfolio; Job Creation
Issue Site-Specific RFP
ESCO Selection RFP evaluation and ESCO selection Issue Work Order Contract
Project Development Perform Investment Grade Audit to develop projectscope, cost, savings and funding
Issue Work Order Contract Amendment
Project Implementation Installation of Energy Conservation Measures Certification of Final Completion and Acceptance
Performance Period Review Measurement &Verification Reports Annual M&V Report
Pre-Qualified Energy Service Companies:• AMERESCO, Inc.
• Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
• Consolidated Edison Solutions, Inc.
• Control Technology & Solutions LLC
• Harris Mechanical Contracting Company
• Honeywell
• Johnson Controls, Inc.
• McKinstry Essention, Inc.
• Noresco, LLC
• Siemens Industry, Inc.
• Trane U.S. Inc.
State: Technical Assistance• Contractual
• Financial
• Legal
• Administrative e.g. approval process
Who performs the work?
GESP: “Very Beneficial and Helpful”
Benefits of GESP:
Renews infrastructure
Complete Process
Repurpose dollars
Access to private-sector expertise
Less vulnerability to volatile energy prices, weather, and equipment failure
Progress in meeting your sustainability goals
Reduces Taxpayer Risk
Guarantee on energy savings through on-going savings measurement and verification
Cities Bemidji
Rochester
Tracy
Counties Cottonwood
Schools Anoka-Ramsey CC
MN State Mankato
Riverland CC College
State Agencies
National Guard
Who has signed on so far?
School Benefits: • Improve student performance
• Increase student, teacher and staff attendance
• Boost teacher morale and retention
• Strengthen community spirit, because you have schools that work
Definition:Centrally-
located solar PV systems
that provide electricity to participating subscribers
Community Solar Gardens (CSG)
This can be you!
Current projects
How does it work?
Cooperative or Municipal Utility Programs
• Utility contracts with developer to set up garden.
• Utility operates garden and handles all aspects of relationship with subscribers.
DEVELOPER: installs & assists financing project
UTILITY: hosts & manages garden
SUBSCRIBERS: individuals or groups to get solar power
How does it work?
Xcel Energy Program
OPERATOR: primary group running the solar garden
UTILITY: approves garden, tracks production, provides credit.
SUBSCRIBERS: individuals or groups to get solar power
• 3rd Party operator develops & runs garden.
• Maintains relationship w/ subscriber for payment.
• Utility provides subscriber w/ bill credit.
Community Solar Subscriber Collaborative
Third Party Solar“Showcasing the importance of sustainable energy is an amazing opportunity
for our school and our students. This project will ensure reliable energy costs
for our school district over the next 15 years, allowing us to direct funds to other
important projects.”
Mark Frederickson
Principal, Waconia High School
NEW LONDON-SPICER SCHOOLS
Solar Active Greenhouse and Wind Turbine
Learn More:
mncerts.org