Abstract Submission. Key Points: Financial incentives, energy efficiency, best practices

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1 Abstract Submission Presenter Name: Ghassan Majdalani Organization: Resource Solutions Group Department: Outreach Phone: x 3023 Abstract Title: Improve your Financial Health with Energy Efficiency Abstract Description: As a representative of the Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program, Ghassan Majdalani will share how energy efficiency improvements can save natural gas, significantly lowering utility bills and operating costs. Mr. Majdalani will share financial incentives available to offset the first cost of natural gas- saving improvements, and provide examples of local healthcare facilities that have lowered their patient care costs through improvements such as replacing steam traps, burner retro- fit projects, and different types of heat recovery projects. The objective of this presentation will be to educate the participants on past experiences and success stories, available resources (rebate incentives, free audits, financing options), and best practices in healthcare. Participants will learn how to analyze energy savings, review simple payback estimates, and understand how that correlates to operating expenses, net operating income and profitability. Ghassan Majdalani is an Outreach Associate with Resource Solutions Group, an environmental consulting firm specializing in the design and implementation of energy efficiency programs for utilities. As the program implementer for the Nicor Gas Business Energy Efficiency Rebate Program and the Business Custom Incentive Program, Resource Solutions Group brings a cost effective program design, technical knowledge, and effective strategic planning to utility energy efficiency programs nationwide. Mr. Majdalani has significant experience working with contractors, engineers, facility managers, and business owners, connecting them with energy efficiency program tools and resources. Key Points: Financial incentives, energy efficiency, best practices

2 Improve your Financial Health with Energy Efficiency Presented by Ghassan Majdalani

3 INTRODUCTION

4 Who We Are Resource Solutions Group: Environmental consulting firm specializing in the design and implementation of energy efficiency programs for utilities.

5 Agenda Industry Statistics Best Practices Incentives Case Studies Questions

6 INDUSTRY STATISTICS

7 Industry Statistics Other 9% Cooking 4% Water heating 30% Space heating 57% *Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

8 Industry Statistics Cooling 14% Computers 5% Refrigeration 3% Other 19% Lighting 43% Ventilation 16% *Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

9 Industry Statistics Healthcare organizations spend nearly $8.8 billion on energy each year to meet patient needs. Every dollar a nonprofit healthcare organization saves on energy has the equivalent impact on the operating margin as increasing revenues by $20 for hospitals or $10 for medical offices

10 BEST PRACTICES

11 Best Practices Building Automation System (BAS) Optimized system performance Upgrades Lighting retrofits, VFDs, burner replacements, heat recovery Behavioral Changes

12 Best Practices Routine Maintenance Boiler tune-ups Steam trap surveys Cleaning cooling towers to maximize condenser performance Chiller predictive maintenance Roof inspection, Caulking inspections, Checks on lighting and cleaning fixtures, Inspecting food service equipment

13 INCENTIVES

14 Incentives State legislature mandating utility companies implement energy efficiency programs Current cycle runs through May 31 st 2014

15 Incentives Ratepayer funded This is your money

16 Incentives Prescriptive Rebates Eligible to all customers Private and Public Simple application process Gas saving projects Water heating, space heating improvements, & food service equipment Electricity saving projects Lighting upgrades VSDs

17 Incentives Boiler Tune-Ups Nicor Gas $0.50/MBTU Peoples Gas/North Shore Gas $0.40/MBTU DCEO $300-$600

18 Incentives Steam Trap Repairs Nicor Gas $50-$250 per trap Peoples Gas/North Shore Gas $60 per trap Available for custom program DCEO $60-$300

19 Incentives Electrical Upgrades ComEd $100 per horsepower for air compressors with integrated variable speed drives $60 per horsepower for HVAC and process fans and pumps $25 per horsepower for VSDs on chillers

20 Incentives Custom Projects Nicor Gas $0.75-$1.00 per therm Up to 50% of the project cost Capped at $250,000 per customer Peoples Gas/North Shore Gas $1.00 per therm Up to 50% of the project cost Capped at $100,000 per project and $250,000 per customer

21 Incentives Custom Projects ComEd $0.03-$0.08 per kwh Up to 100% of the incremental cost Up to 50% of the project cost Capped at $1,000,000 DCEO $0.12 per kwh $1.25 per therm Up to 75% of the project cost

22 Incentives ComEd Facility Assessment Comparable to an ASHRAE Level II Audit and includes: Energy and cost savings potential Project implementation costs and estimated incentives Basic financial analysis of recommended efficiency upgrades

23 Incentives Retro Commissioning Program Joint utility program (private sector only) The goal is to help identify opportunities that have a simple payback of 18 months or less Typical cost to facility ranges from $15,000-$30,000

24 Incentives Retro Commissioning Program Fix ventilation dampers Adjust chiller operations Align zone temperature set-points Eliminate simultaneous heating and cooling Optimize boilers and steam trap operation Maximize free energy (using outside are and light when possible)

25 CASE STUDIES

26 Case Study Northwest Community Hospital Burner replacement project on two existing boilers

27 Case Study Northwest Community Hospital Project Cost: $261,236 Rebate Amount: $78,370 Annual Energy Savings: 83,520 therms Payback Period: 5 years

28 Case Study By my calculations, every dollar I save on energy is equivalent to generating $25 worth of new business -Tom Johnson, NCH

29 Case Study Adventist Hinsdale Burner Replacement

30 Case Study Adventist Hinsdale Project Cost: $197,660 Estimated Rebate Amount: $57,415 Estimated Annual Energy Savings: 57,415 therms Estimated Payback Period: 4.4 years

31 Case Study Advocate Good Samaritan Incentive Amount: $50,400 Annual Energy Savings: 763,710 kwh/year Total Project Cost: $82,979 Annual Energy Cost Savings: $68,932 Payback: 1.20 Years

32 Case Study Alexian Brothers Medical Center Incentive Amount: $91,665 Total Project Cost: $11,310 Annual Energy Cost Savings: $40,353 Payback: Less than 4 months

33 QUESTIONS

34 Contact Information Ghassan Majdalani Resource Solutions Group (312)