Energy Efficiency Opportunities
Energy Efficiency Opportunities
Energy Efficiency Opportunities
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<strong>Energy</strong> <strong>Efficiency</strong> <strong>Opportunities</strong>ARRA FundingExploring options that best fit your District’s needsSeptember 17, 2010
Agenda● School Districts and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act(ARRA)●Funding opportunities for Green Projects in School Districts●Application Basics●Utilization of Funds●Benefits of applying and using funding2
Situation: School Districts are facing● Pressure to be environmentally responsible● Budget Cuts● Need to upgrade facilities● Reports show that the condition of school facilities can account for as manyas 11 percentile points on student accountability assessments (VirginiaPolytech Institute)● Need to fulfill legislative mandates● Reduce energy consumption overall● Convert from T12 lighting to T8 lighting3
Main goals of ARRA●Create and Retain Jobs●Reduce carbon footprint●Improve infrastructure in schools●Stimulate the American economy4
New Funding <strong>Opportunities</strong> –State <strong>Energy</strong> Conservation Office (SECO)●Distributed Renewable <strong>Energy</strong> Technology Program● Grant●Building <strong>Efficiency</strong> and Retrofit Program● Revolving Loan5
Renewables Grant●Can be used for● Biomass● Wind● Solar●Maximum amount to request is $1M●Amount Available ~ $15 Million ~ September 10, 2010●Application is competitive6
Requirements● Must have a Preliminary Audit Assessment Completed● Must indicate scope of work, cost, and impact●20% Cost Match● Grant is $1,000,000● You must contribute $250,000● Total Project = $1,250,0007
Important Dates● Application is due on September 24, 2010 by 2:00 PM CST● Delivered to Comptroller’s Office●Project must be completed by December 31, 2011●Extensions are available only until April 20128
SECO Loan● Round III of the new version of “Loan Star”●“Loan Star” will now be a bi-annual offering● 10 year loan at 2% interest●Infrastructure Improvements for <strong>Energy</strong> <strong>Efficiency</strong>● HVAC, Lighting, Renewables, Water Conservation….9
Requirements●Install energy conservation measures● Must have a 10 year payback on each measure● Payback includes 2% financing●Include at least 10% renewables for a 15 year payback●Must be done through Performance Contracting Mechanism● Follow 44.901 Education Code10
Important Dates● Application is due on October 15, 2010 by 2:00 PM CST● Original + 16 Copies delivered to Comptroller’s Office●Project must be completed by December 31, 2011●Extensions are available only until April 201211
ARRA Specific Requirements●OMB Reporting●State Reporting●Solid Waste Disposal Act●Davis-Bacon Act●Buy American●National Environmental Policy Act●Nation Historic Preservation Act12
How can I use Performance Contractingto obtain ARRA Funds?● Districts can enter PerformanceContracts● 44.901● Leverage money already in utilitybill budget● Partnering with an ESCO● Install <strong>Energy</strong> ConservationMeasures● Savings are used to pay forimprovements themselves=*Savings must be guaranteed to occur as per Texas Legislation.13
Performance Contracting FinancialImpactSavings Potential…Utility BudgetToday YR 5 YR 10 YR 15 YR 2014
Performance Contracting FinancialImpactFunding Potential…Utility BudgetInvestmentCapitalClient to get Available FinancingToday YR 5 YR 10 YR 15 YR 2015
Ways to take Control of <strong>Energy</strong>RateJoin a co-opObtain a fixed rateLighten electric loadMetering1836Creation of Schneiderat Le Creusot, FranceOccupant1999Groupe Schneider becomesSchneider Education Electric,focused on Power & Control1996Modicon, historic leader inAutomation, becomes aSchneider brandDraft <strong>Energy</strong> PolicyOffer Learning ToolsImplement CurriculumPerformance Incentives1991Square D joinsGroupe Schneider1988Telemecanique joinsGroupe Schneider1975Merlin Gerin joinsGroupe SchneiderInfrastructure2007Acquisition ofAPC corp.2003-2008Targeted acquisitions in wiringdevices and home automation(Lexel, Clipsal, Merten, Ova, GET,Proper MaintenanceInstall an EMSRepair/Replace EquipmentUpgrade to new technologySecure Building Envelopeetc.)2005Acquisition ofPower Measurement Inc.2003Acquisition ofT.A.C2000Acquisition ofMGE UPS Systems16
In addition…<strong>Energy</strong>GenerationSolar PanelsWind TurbinesGeothermal <strong>Energy</strong>Biomass1836Creation of Schneiderat Le Creusot, FranceWater1999Groupe Schneider becomesSchneider Electric,focused on Power & Control1996Modicon, historic leader inAutomation, becomes aSchneider brandEfficient FixturesRecyclingWater Well Installation1991Square D joinsGroupe Schneider1988Telemecanique joinsGroupe Schneider1975Merlin Gerin joinsGroupe SchneiderIncentives2007Acquisition ofAPC corp.2003-2008Targeted acquisitions in wiringdevices and home automation(Lexel, Clipsal, Merten, Ova, GET,etc.)Audit Bills for ErrorsSavings on Maintenance2005Cost AvoidanceAcquisition ofPower Measurement Inc.Optimizing Operations2003Acquisition ofT.A.C2000Acquisition ofMGE UPS Systems17
What can you achieve?EnvironmentReduce CarbonFootprintInfrastructureOptimize Facilities toImprove the LearningEnvironmentCommunity ImpactHelp to Save and RetainJobs18
Why Schneider Electric is unique in BuildingsHow to get started?Obtain buy infrom keydecision makersAudit yourfacilities*Audits are generallyfree of costDetermine whatyou want thefunding for•Find an ESCO representative or consultant in your area and discuss options, timelines,and milestones for application completion.19
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