A Community Benefit Energy Efficiency Program iCAST Mission To provide economic, environmental, and social benefits to communities in a way that builds.

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A Community Benefit Energy Efficiency Program
iCAST Mission
To provide economic, environmental, and social benefits to
communities in a way that builds local capacity
Environmental
Stewardship
Social
Responsibility
Economic
Development
Use Local Resource For Local Benefit
Current Programs
 HUD EIF / USDA - Affordable Housing
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Low-Income, Seniors and Disabled
ECMs and Behavior Change for 800 units
 Non-Profit
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Low-Cost Financing thru PRIs and Grants
Gates Family Fdn, City of Denver, Golden Civic Fdn, etc.
 Community / Utility
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Residential and Commercial
6 SE Colorado counties, 6 Western Slope counties, Arvada,
Golden, Yampa Valley
SMPA, Source Gas, Black Hills Corp.
CONFIDENTIAL
Program Objectives
 Reduce energy consumption for residents/businesses
 Ensure Energy Affordability
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Energy Savings translate to Cost Savings
 Increase comfort and health in their homes/buildings
 Create business opportunities for local contractors
o 12 direct + 19 in-direct jobs per $1Million spent
 Environmental benefits
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Reduced GHG, Hg, SOx, NOx,…
 Long Term Sustainability – self funded program
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Customer funded
SMPA
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Member-owned, locally-controlled electric power cooperative
 Established in 1938
 Service territory ~ 3,600 sq.
miles
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Ouray, San Juan, San Miguel,
Montrose, Mesa, Hinsdale and
Dolores
 ~1,800 miles of line and
13,000 meters
 Services a total population of
~31,938
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Including 10,646 households
and 2,400 businesses
One Year Retrospective
 Program Officially Launched in Feb. 2012
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Three pilot projects underway at time of launch
 Current Status
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140 residential/MF units provided deep retrofits (HVAC,
insulation, boiler, water heater) 1-5 local Subs $4,000 per
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5 businesses provided deep retrofits (insulation, HVAC,
economizer, lighting, etc.) 1-5 local Subs $20,000 per
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Total investment by utilities including rebates provided is
under $50K
Yampa Valley
 Pilot Program Launched in Jan. 2013
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Three potential pilot projects at time of launch
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Met with; YVEA, YVSC, YVHA, Atmos, Horizons and City
 Current Status
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Energy Assessment cost delivered to interested clients
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Assessing current building stock to approach ownership
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Taking advantage of Atmos rebates; energy audit rebates
and improvements rebates available for customers
iCAST Role
 Project Manager / Energy Advisor
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Provide customers a hassle-free, comprehensive program
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Provide access to local, qualified and trained contractors
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Be the 3rd Party/Neutral Experts for Customers
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Set Inspection and QA/QC Requirements
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Manage infrastructure for PM, Invoicing and Reporting
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Renewable/Alternative feasibility studies
Program Components
 Outreach to community
 Energy Assessments
 Project Financing/Rebates and Incentives
 Project Management for ECM installations
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Recruiting and Training of Local Subcontractors
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Bidding and Selection of Subcontractors
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Oversight, Rebates and Invoicing
 Final Inspection and Reporting
Energy Efficiency
 Residential
 Commercial
 Trainings
 Turn-Key
services
ResourceSmart
Energy Efficiency
1.
2. Water Conservation
3. Indoor Air Quality
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Radon
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Carbon Monoxide
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Allergens
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Mold
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Particulate
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Etc.
www.ResourceSmart.org
ResourceSmart
 Eight years of EE Retrofit Experience
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Experience managing end-to-end EE Retrofit process
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Customers from across CO – both residential and commercial
 Ability to look out for best interest of customers
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Non-profit status
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Neutral third party – do not own any technology or solution
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No commissions/payments from contractors or vendors or banks
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Negotiate best deal– including GC rates/volume discounts
 Experience in Training
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Classroom, online and OJT trainings available
CONFIDENTIAL
ResourceSmart Process
❶ Complete Questionnaire
Return a completed questionnaire assessment form
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We work with you to find a time that works for you
First step in saving energy and money
Determine a cost for the assessment
❷ Energy Assessment
❹ Decide and Finalize Financing Options
You decide what improvement measures to implement
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❺ Contractors Hired & Work Begins
BPI-certified energy assessor conducts a complete
assessment of your property
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Comprehensive analysis including insulation, lighting, HVAC,
air sealing, infrared camera, water and health and safety
ensures we gather a complete picture of your energy usage
Utilizing data points from our assessment we will model
your building to uncover annual savings opportunities
❸ Report with Findings and Explanation
Receive detailed report with costs, savings, paybacks,
eligible rebates and grants
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Core areas of improvement recommendations along with
visual snapshots of areas experiencing energy loss
Investment and payback details highlighted to show your
true savings potential
iCAST tracks and files all available rebates
Assess level of investment and costs vs. savings potential and
agree to terms
Learn how to profit today from your improvements
iCAST finalizes and manages contractors, pricing, rebates
and schedules for you
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Network of trained contractors and volume discounts
ensures you receive the best pricing
Create a timeline, orders supplies, performs quality checks,
and keeps you updated on the progress of the entire scope of
project
❻ Work and Quality Control Completed
Work is approved and completed
Watch your savings increase year after year!
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Final quality check of upgrades to ensure
iCAST performs all project close out reporting and final invoice
approval with contractors for you
Enjoy a safer, more comfortable home/business environment
while savings continue to build as energy costs rise each year!
Sample SOW
ECM Description
Install 8” of blown
insulation
15 CFL lamps per
apartment
Replace older boilers in
buildings
Replace A/C with
evaporative cooler
Replace old Exit lights with
new LED
EE
DSM
Simple
Installed
Annual Annual TOTAL Payback
Qty Costs Rebates Saving Saving Savings (in yrs)
4579
$4,106
Sq ft
360
4
$1,275
$0
$654
$360
$485
$59,000 $4,410 $1,554
$0
$654
$3,147 $3,632
6.3
0.3
$0
$1,554
5.9
1
$5,900
$1000
$548
$0
$548
8.9
8
$896
$120
$280
$55
$335
2.3
Sample SOW
Installed
Costs
Rebates
EE
Annual
Saving
TOTALS
$81,591
$6,092
$5,262
Prescriptive Rebates
$6,092
Grant Funding
$7,500
ECM Description
Total Cost
DSM
Annual
Saving
TOTAL
Savings
$3,709
$8,971
$67,999
Financing Options
Monthly
Savings
Interest
Rate
Term
(Years)
Loan
Amount
Monthly
Payment
$748
3.50%
10
$67,999
$672.41
Sample SOW
Net Present Value of Investment
$104,237
Goal
 Reduce energy consumption and costs for our customers
 Increase comfort and health
 Increase value of property
 Create business opportunities for local contractors
 Generate local economic development
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Money saved on utility bills for next 20 years is spent locally
 Environmental benefits
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Reduced GHG, Hg, SOx, NOx,…
 Long Term Sustainability
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Self-funded program (versus grant funded)
Questions?
Barret Ramey LEED AP
Development Executive
International Center for Appropriate &
Sustainable Technology (iCAST)
w 303.462.4100 x 822 |
c 720.445.2011
[email protected]