energy savings as a funding source cyber learning and facility renewal
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Energy Savings as a Funding Source Cyber Learning and Facility Renewal. Kurt W. Carter May 25, 2011. Ameresco. Unbiased solutions/no ties to manufacturers Over $1.0 Billion of K-12 performance contracting projects completed Implemented over $5 billion dollars in energy solutions. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Energy Savings as a Funding Source Cyber Learning and Facility Renewal
Kurt W. CarterMay 25, 2011
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Ameresco
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Over 700 employees located in offices across North America
• Unbiased solutions/no ties to manufacturers
• Over $1.0 Billion of K-12 performance contracting projects completed
• Implemented over $5 billion dollars in energy solutions
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Recognition
2007, 2004, and 2003 EPA Industry Partner of the Year
ASHRE: Outstanding HVAC AchievementToronto City Hall: First place ASHRAE Award
Mount Sinai Hospital: First place ASHRAE AwardLiquor Control Board of Ottawa: First place ASHRAE Award
Hughes Danbury Optical Systems: First Place Technology Award
Ameresco’s Landfill Gas Project with BMW:2005 EPA Green Star Award
2003 Governor’s Excellence Award2003 EPA Project of the Year Award
2003 EPA and DOE Green Power Leadership Award
Best Project of 2004Association of SC Energy Managers
"New Contractor of the Year" award, based on performance,customer service, technical expertise, and savings generated
Landfill Gas Project by Ameresco 2004 EPA Energy Partner of the Year
2009 National Safety Council Industry Leader Award2009 National Safety Council NSC Occupational Excellence Achievement Award
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Plan for Sustainability
Snapshot of current funding “cuts”
Foundation Allowance – Impact ($/pupil)Starting cut $170– Governors plan (addl. cut) $300– Retirement cost increase $130– Healthcare cost increase $100
$700 Potential “give backs” 2 @ $100/pupil if you qualify School Aid Fund raids?
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What is your plan to create sustainability in the quality of your teaching and learning environment?
What steps are you taking to ensure your facilities don’t adversely impact achievement?
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Savings Opportunities….
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Dispelling the Myths
Perception: Significant energy savings aren’t available because…
Bond project recently completed Have good facility staff Implemented behavioral savings program Too busy right now
Opportunity Exists!
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Energy Use IndexBenchmark Analysis: K-12 Schools
Energy Use Index (EUI)Benchmark Analysis: K-12 Schools
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Know the actual efficiency by building
The “average” district would save 24%/year by improving from the 50th to the 80th percentile
Use data based decision making!
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How It Works….
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Developing a Plan
Leverage time & expertise of a partner Explore/quantify your staff’s ideas Utilize partner to solve existing district
problem areas
Get help! ESCO’s will help develop and quantify opportunities at their own expense.
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Energy Performance Contracting
Aging Infrastructure
Funds for Facility Improvements
Long Term Operational Savings
Energy SavingsOp.& Maint. Savings
Existing Funds Pay for Improvements
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Types of Improvements Lighting Controls Heating/cooling Pumps/motors Windows/doors Roofs Ventilation/Air Quality Many Others…
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How It Works
QZAB funds improvements Receive 10% Matching Grant ESCO Guarantees savings/provides cash flow ESCO Project could provide funding for the initial
Cyber Learning Licenses
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How It Works
Does not require community vote Greater accountability—Measurement & Verification
of Savings Reduced risk to district—Single party guarantees
costs, performance, and savings
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Why Do It
Supports student achievement Part of integrated plan for creating sustainable
environment focused on teaching and learning Demonstrate more effective use of resources Builds community support
Kurt CarterAmeresco, Inc.28800 Orchard Lake RoadSuite 220Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334
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