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
Economic Development
Social Responsibility
Use Local Resource For Local Benefit
CONFIDENTIAL
Current Programs
HUD EIF / USDA - Affordable Housing Low-Income, Seniors and Disabled ECMs and Behavior Change for 800 units
Non-Profit Low-Cost Financing thru PRIs and Grants Gates Family Fdn, City of Denver, Golden Civic Fdn, etc.
Community / Utility Residential and Commercial 6 SE Colorado counties, 6 Western Slope counties,
Arvada, Golden, Yampa Valley SMPA, Source Gas, Black Hills Corp.
Program Objectives
Reduce energy consumption for residents/businesses
Ensure Energy Affordability Energy Savings translate to Cost Savings
Increase comfort and health in their homes/buildings
Create business opportunities for local contractorso 12 direct + 19 in-direct jobs per $1Million spent
Environmental benefits Reduced GHG, Hg, SOx, NOx,…
Long Term Sustainability – self funded program Customer funded
SMPA
Established in 1938 Service territory ~ 3,600
sq. miles 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 Including 10,646
households and 2,400 businesses
• Member-owned, locally-controlled electric power cooperative
One Year Retrospective
Program Officially Launched in Feb. 2012 Three pilot projects underway at time of launch
Current Status 140 residential/MF units provided deep retrofits
(HVAC, insulation, boiler, water heater) 1-5 local Subs $4,000 per
5 businesses provided deep retrofits (insulation, HVAC, economizer, lighting, etc.) 1-5 local Subs $20,000 per
Total investment by utilities including rebates provided is under $50K
Yampa Valley
Pilot Program Launched in Jan. 2013 Three potential pilot projects at time of launch Met with; YVEA, YVSC, YVHA, Atmos, Horizons
and CityCurrent Status
Energy Assessment cost delivered to interested clients
Assessing current building stock to approach ownership
Taking advantage of Atmos rebates; energy audit rebates and improvements rebates available for customers
iCAST Role
Project Manager / Energy Advisor Provide customers a hassle-free, comprehensive
program
Provide access to local, qualified and trained contractors
Be the 3rd Party/Neutral Experts for Customers
Set Inspection and QA/QC Requirements
Manage infrastructure for PM, Invoicing and Reporting
Renewable/Alternative feasibility studies
Program Components
Outreach to community
Energy Assessments
Project Financing/Rebates and Incentives
Project Management for ECM installations Recruiting and Training of Local Subcontractors Bidding and Selection of Subcontractors Oversight, Rebates and Invoicing
Final Inspection and Reporting
Energy Efficiency
Residential Commercial Trainings Turn-Key
services
ResourceSmart
1. Energy Efficiency2. Water Conservation 3. Indoor Air Quality
Radon Carbon Monoxide Allergens Mold Particulate Etc.
www.ResourceSmart.org
CONFIDENTIAL
ResourceSmart
Eight years of EE Retrofit Experience Experience managing end-to-end EE Retrofit process Customers from across CO – both residential and
commercialAbility to look out for best interest of customers
Non-profit status Neutral third party – do not own any technology or solution No commissions/payments from contractors or vendors or
banks Negotiate best deal– including GC rates/volume discounts
Experience in Training Classroom, online and OJT trainings available
ResourceSmart Process
❻ Work and Quality Control CompletedWork is approved and completed
Watch your savings increase year after year! 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!
❺ Contractors Hired & Work Begins iCAST finalizes and manages contractors, pricing, rebates
and schedules for you 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
❹ Decide and Finalize Financing Options You decide what improvement measures to implement Assess level of investment and costs vs. savings potential and
agree to terms Learn how to profit today from your improvements
❸ Report with Findings and ExplanationReceive detailed report with costs, savings, paybacks,
eligible rebates and grants 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
❷ Energy AssessmentBPI-certified energy assessor conducts a complete
assessment of your property 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
❶ Complete QuestionnaireReturn a completed questionnaire assessment form
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
Sample SOW
ECM Description QtyInstalled Costs Rebates
EE Annual Saving
DSM Annual Saving
TOTAL Savings
Simple Payback (in yrs)
Install 8” of blown insulation
4579
Sq ft$4,106 $0 $654 $0 $654 6.3
15 CFL lamps per apartment 360 $1,275 $360 $485 $3,147 $3,632 0.3Replace older boilers in buildings 4 $59,000 $4,410 $1,554 $0 $1,554 5.9Replace A/C with evaporative cooler 1 $5,900 $1000 $548 $0 $548 8.9
Replace old Exit lights with new LED 8 $896 $120 $280 $55 $335 2.3
Sample SOW
ECM Description Installed
Costs Rebates
EE Annual Saving
DSM Annual Saving
TOTAL Savings
TOTALS $81,591 $6,092 $5,262 $3,709 $8,971 Prescriptive Rebates $6,092Grant Funding $7,500 Total Cost $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 healthIncrease value of propertyCreate business opportunities for local contractorsGenerate local economic development
Money saved on utility bills for next 20 years is spent locally
Environmental benefits Reduced GHG, Hg, SOx, NOx,…
Long Term Sustainability 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]