Financing Energy Operations in Schools. Peter Lindstrom Summer Institute for Climate Change Education June 17, 2015

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1 Financing Energy Operations in Schools Peter Lindstrom Summer Institute for Climate Change Education June 17, 2015

2 CERTs: Minnesotans Building a Clean Energy Future Mission: We connect individuals and their communities to the resources they need to identify and implement community-based clean energy projects

3 Partnership

4 What Will Be Covered? B3 Benchmarking Guaranteed Energy Savings Program Community Solar Gardens Third Party Solar SEED Grants

5 Save $1 Trillion in buildings alone

6 You can t manage what you don t measure

7 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

8 Your Challenges Limited Funds & Time Building upgrades Addressing Deferred Maintenance Operation Costs Utilizing technology more effectively High energy costs Meet Energy Goals set by Elected Officials

9 Performance Contracting Savings from building energy upgrades are used to pay for projects

10 Guaranteed Energy Saving Program is Budget Neutral $ Existing energy, maintenance & operation costs Savings Fund Improvements Existing energy, maintenance & operations costs Ongoing Savings Existing energy, maintenance & operation costs Before During After

11 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

12 BUNDLING: A comprehensive approach Quick Payback Long Payback Lighting Vending Machine Controls VFDs Chiller Replacement Boiler Replacement Air Handling Unit Replacement Cost Savings Cost Savings Schneider Electric Buildings Business 12

13 Reduce Renew Achieve Energy Use Facility Infrastructure GHG Emission Reduction Operation & Maintenance Costs Occupant Comfort, Health & Safety Job Creation Use of Renewable Energy Budget Neutral No Bond Funds Required 13

14 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 14

15 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 15

16 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 project scope, 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 16

17 Who performs the work? 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

18 ESP: Very Beneficial and Helpful

19 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 ongoing savings measurement and verification

20 Who has signed on so far? Cities Bemidji Rochester Tracy Counties Cottonwood Schools Anoka-Ramsey CC MN State Mankato Riverland CC College State Agencies National Guard

21 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

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23 Community Solar Gardens (CSG) Definition: Centrallylocated solar PV systems that provide electricity to participating subscribers

24 This can be you!

25 Current projects

26 How does it work? Cooperative or Municipal Utility Programs Utility contracts with developer to set up garden. DEVELOPER: installs & assists financing project UTILITY: hosts & manages garden SUBSCRIBERS: individuals or groups to get solar power Utility operates garden and handles all aspects of relationship with subscribers.

27 How does it work? 3 rd Party operator develops & runs garden. Maintains relationship w/ subscriber for payment. Utility provides subscriber w/ bill credit. UTILITY: approves garden, tracks production, provides credit. Xcel Energy Program OPERATOR: primary group running the solar garden SUBSCRIBERS: individuals or groups to get solar power

28 Community Solar Subscriber Collaborative

29 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

30 NEW LONDON-SPICER SCHOOLS Solar Active Greenhouse and Wind Turbine

31 Learn More: mncerts.org