Direct Testimony of Thomas M. Hildebrand - Consumer Advocate ...

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I;ESCs. UESCs enable projects in States where the utility companies are
permitted and encouraged to perform energy savings sen ices, especially in peak
load constrained regions of the country.
Direct Appropriated Funding. Appropriations should be requested in annual
budget requests and priontized for application in projects or measures that do not
generate savings sufficient to support private sector financing or for application as
cost share to ESPCdUESCs so that larger, more comprehensive projects can be
undertaken..
Enhanced Use Leasing. This tool can be utilized for large or long-term
renem-able and cogeneration projects and where appropriate and authorized.
Ratepayer Incentives. Incentives such as ratepa>.er supported rebates from
public benefit funds or utilities should be utilized at every opportuniv to enhance
energy reduction.
Retention of Funds. Retention of unused appropriated funds directly related to
energy and water cost savings by all agencies can be used for reinyestment in
energ) or nater consen-ation and sustainable building requirements.
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(2) Distributed Generation. Where life-cTcle cost effective: each agenq shall
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implement distributed generation systems in new construction or retrofit projects.
/' including reneu-able systems such as solar electric, solar lighting: geo (or ground
i coupled) thermal, small wind turbines, as well as other seneration systems such as fuel :
!%, cell, cogeneration. or highly efficient alternatives. In addition, agencies are encouraged /i
':~ to use distributed generation systems when a substantial contnbution is made toumd ,I'
',.; enhancing energy reliability or secunty.
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(3) Metering. To the maximum extent practicable, agencies should install
metering devices that measure consumption of potable water: electricity, and thermal
enerp in Federal buildings and other facilities and grounds. Data collected shall be
incorporated into Federal tracking systems and be made available to Federal faciliomanagers.
Agencies should consider inclusion of metering requirements in all ESPCs and
UESCs, as appropriate.
(4) Auditing Agencies should conduct energy and nater audits of at least 10
percent of facility square footage annuall? and conduct ne& audits at least e\ ec 10 \ ears.
thereafter This audit requirement can be met by audits done in conjunction nith ESPC
or UESC projects
(5) Ener.q. Star:Q Tools. For applicable facilities, agencies should meet Energ.
StarE: Building critena, and score the energ performance of buildings using the Enerq. u-
Starg Portfolio Manager rating tool as part of comprehensive facility audits. Agencies
ma!. use the Energ Star Portfolio Manager rating tool to track energy and water use in
all facilities.
(6) Labs21, Agencies should explore efficiency opportunities in applicable
facilities and programs such as the Labs21 partnership to encourage the development of
sustainable, high performance, and loi+--enera laboratories nationmide.
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