Policy Leadership Education & Engagement Smart Energy Solutions. Irvine Los Angeles Oakland San Diego

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1 Policy Leadership Education & Engagement Smart Energy Solutions Irvine Los Angeles Oakland San Diego

2 Green CA Schools & Community College Summit Making Schools Energy Efficient - How One No-Cost Program Helps Schools Make Cost Saving Upgrades

3 Panelists Nicol Manzanares (TEC) rg Audrey Knox (TEC) org

4 Grid Games Let s Connect!

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8 Bringing Energy Efficiency Resources to Schools Nicol Manzanares, Project Manager Transform Learning Environments Reduce Costs Model Sustainability

9 What is Your Energy Bill Costing You? Energy efficiency modifications of pre-existing buildings can save a 100,000 sq. ft. school building $10,000 -$16,000 annually, and behavioral and operational measures can reduce energy costs by 25% (U.S. EPA, 2008).

10 Local Districts Leveraging No-Cost Programs The County of Los Angeles/Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) is administered by the County of Los Angeles and funded by California utility ratepayers under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).

11 What is SoCalREN? SoCalREN was created to harness the collective power of residents, businesses and the public sector to achieve an unprecedented level of energy savings across Southern California.

12 Eligibility for K-12 Public Schools 3 Countie s 69 Cities 101 Enrolled 16 Water Agencie s 6 School Districts 7 Special Districts 400+ schools eligible in IOU territories

13 Opportunities Whole building retrofits Lighting upgrades (interior and exterior) HVAC equipment and control upgrades Boiler and chiller upgrades Variable speed drives on water pumps Pool covers Retro-commissioning Challenges Lack of in-house technical expertise & staff for Project Management Onerous procurement process How to pay for the project & comply with Prop 39 How to obtain utility incentives and rebates How to ensure savings in the longrun

14 SoCalREN Offers a One Stop Resource Project management Comparative energy use analysis of facilities Energy audits Project design and specifications Construction management support services Financing and financial analysis Utility & Prop 39 application coordination Ongoing energy management tools Objective third party review

15 Integrating All Opportunities & Resources UNBIASED THIRD PARTY RECOMMENDATIONS Comprehensive evaluation of efficiency measures includes identification of incentive opportunities through multiple utility programs. SoCalREN is always vendor neutral. LEVERAGE ALL AVAILABLE FUNDING SOURCES Prop 39 assistance is incorporated into SoCalREN Project Management service. Coordination of utility incentive and On Bill Financing applications carry through each project. DEVELOP A SUSTAINABILITY FRAMEWORK Addressing EE allows for strategic energy planning and sets foundation for ZNE development.

16 Success with Conejo Valley Unified School District They have become not only an integral component of our energy management team, but an extremely valuable asset to the school district as well. Their level of expertise and professionalism has been unsurpassed. They have suggested things that we never thought of, and weren't even on our radar. They have done significant amounts of work on our behalf that has resulted in substantial savings of both energy and money. Rick Freed, Energy Educator/Manager for CVUSD

17 CVUSD Project Highlights Background CVUSD enrolled in SoCalREN in 2013 and embarked upon a district-wide audit of 28 facilities for efficiency opportunities. District elected to leverage utility On Bill Financing for qualifying lighting measures in addition to Prop 39 to maximize budget. Projects Developed LED lighting upgrades at all 28 facilities Mechanical/HVAC upgrades identified at 5 sites not eligible for utility incentives CVUSD now saves 3.5 Million kwh annually Over $3M in OBF Over $1M in Prop 39 funding

18 Success with Oxnard Union High School District The SoCalREN Public Agency Program is a valuable resource to our organization. Their expertise in the field of energy efficiency and ability to partner with utility company incentive programs is helping our school district maximize our Proposition 39 funding allocation. And we are ultimately able to direct more funding to implementation of energy efficiency measures to provide the greatest overall energy savings.. Mary Ann Larrieu Energy Conservation Specialist for OUHSD

19 Oxnard Union High School District Highlights Background OUHSD enrolled in SoCalREN in early With technical support through SoCalREN, they are working to submit an EEP encumber Prop 39 funds and are developing selected projects for implementation. OUHSD looks to save 2.3 Million kwh annually Over $3.3M in Prop 39 funding In the Works... 9 schools at OUHSD identified for potential Whole Building projects Pool Pump Variable Frequency Drives HVAC Replacement HVAC Controls Upgrade Exterior Lighting Retrofits Interior Lighting Retrofits Lighting Controls Upgrade Computer Energy Management Software

20 Survey Says. Which services provided by The Energy Network have been the most beneficial to your agency? Rebate/Incentive applications Dealing w/ utilities can be a headache and time consuming. Having [SoCalREN] deal with them allows us to focus on project installations. Andrew Durrett Energy Manager for Orange USD

21 Orange USD Project Highlights Background OUSD enrolled in SoCalREN in 2015 and soon after embarked upon a large-scale audit of 40+ schools & administrative sites. SoCalREN, two ESCOs & utility partners coordinated from start to finish on Prop 39 scope, and District now looks to expand development of additional projects. Projects Developed Whole building measures at high schools Equipment VFD HVAC upgrades Lighting retrofits at 21 schools Energy savings over 200,000 kwh annually Over $6.4M in Prop 39 funding Lighting at Orange High School gymnasium (from audit)

22 The Role of Behavior Change Mission Critical: Energy Efficiency & Beyond Audrey Knox, The Energy Coalition

23 Core Themes 1. Youth who are engaged early and often around the environment and nature are more likely to value and respect both as adults - includes energy and climate. 2. Technology is awesome, but people make change. 3. Building pro-environmental skills early is easier and more effective than correcting unsustainable habits later on. 4. Students without access to STEM + climate topics will be less likely to choose related careers in their futures. 5. Industry and K-12 education should be best friends.

24 Student Learning Outcomes AWARENESS OF CLIMATE CAREERS Five out of every six students (84%) agree or strongly agree that they know more about climate-based and energy careers after participating in TEC programming ENERGY AND WATER SAVINGS 72% of students say that they save energy and water more often after participating in TEC programming INTEREST IN SCIENCE 77% of students agree or strongly agree that after participating in PEAK, they are more interested in science than they were before.

25 Schools Highlight Orange Unified School District (OUSD) Community engagement at annual STEAM Night Reach over 4,000 students across a dozen schools & after school sites throughout district Facilitated Water-Energy Conservation Competition and Drought Garden Projects in partnership with Julie Roney, OUSD Science Specialist

26 Preparing a Climate-Resilient Workforce The U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services has deemed climate change to be one of the biggest public health challenges we face as a nation Environmental challenges in California create a pressing need for a state populace with the skills to think critically about environmental issues and possible solutions Impacts of climate change disproportionately affect those who are socially or economically disadvantaged

27 Building the Bridge...from Cradle to Career Educational standards (NGSS) emphasize the application of real-world career skills Civic engagement of students Customized training of the emerging workforce

28 Building a Diverse Future Workforce Disadvantaged student = higher risk of becoming a disadvantaged worker Advanced energy employment comprises 3% of California s overall workforce Advanced energy generates jobs at an average of 6 times the rate of the overall California economy

29 Workforce Development - Our Approach K-2: Establish Introduce energy resources instill ethic of responsible energy use + establish sustainable behaviors Generate career awareness 3rd-8th: Build Skills Support STEM identity Employ energy & water resource management practices Provide opportunities to connect with career professionals High School: Engage + Connect Provide opportunities for career mentorship Facilitate civic engagement

30 Workforce Development - Our Focus Preparing students from disadvantaged communities for careers in climate-resilient infrastructure = improved quality of life for their communities Providing disadvantaged students with workforce development opportunities in climate resiliency as early as possible is crucial Disadvantaged communities are the most susceptible & hard hit by impacts of climate change

31 Career Connections - Our Approach Career Explorer Career Exploration STEM Heroes Real-world engagement with STEM professionals Student Stewardship/Action Projects Funding student-led community projects

32 Hands-On Learning! Exploring + Employing Real-World Climate Career Practices

33 Angello s Story 4th Grade ESL Student - Received OSTEP in after school program (San Francisco) Requested personal toolkit so he could do lessons at home with his family Can t wait to pursue career in science & invent even more solar devices!

34 Bridging the Divide Education Institutions Industry Partners Over 500 schools Over 700 educators Over 200,000 students Private Sector Public Sector Governmental Agencies Over 80 districts

35 energycoalition.org Irvine Los Angeles Oakland San Diego