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Opportunities for Energy Efficiency Opportunities for Energy Efficiency Implementation in NebraskaImplementation in Nebraska

Neil MosemanNeil MosemanAugust 6, 2009August 6, 2009

Net-Zero Energy, High-Performance Green Buildings: Net-Zero Energy, High-Performance Green Buildings: Research, Development, Education & Training Opportunities Research, Development, Education & Training Opportunities

Collaborative WorkshopCollaborative Workshop

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State Plan to use Recovery Act FundsState Plan to use Recovery Act Funds

• State Plan for use of Recovery funds approved June 10, 2009, but only half of the funds State Plan for use of Recovery funds approved June 10, 2009, but only half of the funds have been released to the state. Balance of funds to be released based on performance. have been released to the state. Balance of funds to be released based on performance.

• Highlights:Highlights:

o Advanced Renewable Energy Project SolicitationAdvanced Renewable Energy Project Solicitationo Dollar and Energy Saving Loans Dollar and Energy Saving Loans o State Building Energy EfficiencyState Building Energy Efficiencyo Low income weatherization programLow income weatherization programo Energy Efficiency Community Block GrantsEnergy Efficiency Community Block Grantso Building Energy Code Training & EnforcementBuilding Energy Code Training & Enforcemento Renewable Energy CurriculumRenewable Energy Curriculumo Energy Star Rebates for ConsumersEnergy Star Rebates for Consumers

$ 5,000,000$ 5,000,000$11,000,000$11,000,000$10,000,000$10,000,000$41,600,000$41,600,000$18,800,000$18,800,000

$ 315,000$ 315,000 $ 1,910,000$ 1,910,000$ 1,700,000$ 1,700,000

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Advanced Renewable Energy Project SolicitationAdvanced Renewable Energy Project SolicitationRecovery Funds: $5,000,000Recovery Funds: $5,000,000 Estimated Jobs Created/Retained: 65Estimated Jobs Created/Retained: 65Estimated Annual Energy Savings: 65 million MbtusEstimated Annual Energy Savings: 65 million Mbtus•Solicitation issued July 24, 2009Solicitation issued July 24, 2009•Deadlines:Deadlines:

o Letter of IntentLetter of Intent September 3, 2009September 3, 2009o ApplicationApplication November 3, 2009November 3, 2009

•Key Criteria:Key Criteria:o By March 30, 2012, the project must be generating measurable amounts of energyBy March 30, 2012, the project must be generating measurable amounts of energyo A cash match of at least 15 percent is requiredA cash match of at least 15 percent is requiredo Project must meet the renewable energy criteria guidelines, e.g. demonstration of Project must meet the renewable energy criteria guidelines, e.g. demonstration of cutting edge technologycutting edge technologyo Project must comply with Recovery Act requirements on labor, environment and Project must comply with Recovery Act requirements on labor, environment and manufactured materialsmanufactured materials

•Grants awards: $5,000 to $5,000,000Grants awards: $5,000 to $5,000,000•URL: URL: http://www.neo.ne.gov/grants/energygrants.htm for solicitation, forms and to ask questions

State Plan to use Recovery Act Funds

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State Plan to use Recovery Act Funds State Plan to use Recovery Act Funds

Recovery Funds: $11,000,000 Estimated Jobs Created/Retained: 135 Recovery Funds: $11,000,000 Estimated Jobs Created/Retained: 135 Estimated Annual Energy Savings: 113.1 million Mbtus Estimated Annual Energy Savings: 113.1 million Mbtus

• $11 million will be added to the Dollar and Energy Saving Loan Program for $11 million will be added to the Dollar and Energy Saving Loan Program for 2.5% loans for commercial and industrial sector building improvements, 2.5% loans for commercial and industrial sector building improvements, including K-12 schools including K-12 schools

• Maximum loan amount $750,000 (upward revision from $100,000-$175,000 Maximum loan amount $750,000 (upward revision from $100,000-$175,000 on existing maximum loan amount)on existing maximum loan amount)

• While individual project specifics are not known at this point, projects will While individual project specifics are not known at this point, projects will improve the energy efficiency of buildings across the stateimprove the energy efficiency of buildings across the state

• Elements common to “green buildings” will likely be included in some of the Elements common to “green buildings” will likely be included in some of the projectsprojects

Dollar & Energy Saving Loans – Retrofitting for Energy EfficiencyDollar & Energy Saving Loans – Retrofitting for Energy Efficiency

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Retrofitting State Buildings to Improve Energy Efficiency Recovery Funds: $10,000,000 Estimated Jobs Created/Retained: 110Estimated Annual Energy Savings: 143 million Mbtus

State Plan to use Recovery Act FundsState Plan to use Recovery Act Funds

• $4 million to make energy efficiency improvements in state government buildings $4 million to make energy efficiency improvements in state government buildings under the management of Administration Services State Building Divisionunder the management of Administration Services State Building Division

• $6 million to make energy efficiency improvements on the University of Nebraska, $6 million to make energy efficiency improvements on the University of Nebraska, state and community college campusesstate and community college campuses

o $600,000 for state colleges$600,000 for state collegeso $1.8 million for community colleges$1.8 million for community collegeso $3.6 million for NU system$3.6 million for NU system

Up to $400,000 for woody biomass project at CurtisUp to $400,000 for woody biomass project at Curtis University is matching Recovery funds dollar for dollarUniversity is matching Recovery funds dollar for dollar Projects on the campuses are still being refined, subject to changeProjects on the campuses are still being refined, subject to change

• UNK – chilled water controls, lighting and windowsUNK – chilled water controls, lighting and windows• UNL – occupancy sensors, air handling controls, lightingUNL – occupancy sensors, air handling controls, lighting• UNO – window replacementsUNO – window replacements• UNMC – projects to be determinedUNMC – projects to be determined

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Weatherization Assistance Program $41.6 millionWeatherization Assistance Program $41.6 million

The Weatherization Assistance Program provides free home energy The Weatherization Assistance Program provides free home energy efficiency improvements for Nebraskans with low to moderate efficiency improvements for Nebraskans with low to moderate incomes:incomes:• Single adultSingle adult $21,660$21,660• Family of fourFamily of four $44,100$44,100• Family of eightFamily of eight $74,020$74,020

•An average of $6,500 in improvements will be made in each home. Some An average of $6,500 in improvements will be made in each home. Some of the improvements will make the home more “green” such as installation of the improvements will make the home more “green” such as installation of high efficiency heating systems. of high efficiency heating systems.

•Nebraska-produced cellulose insulation will be added to nearly all homes. Nebraska-produced cellulose insulation will be added to nearly all homes.

•The program may include consumer education.The program may include consumer education.

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Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block GrantsEnergy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants $18,800,000 $18,800,000Smaller cities and counties competingSmaller cities and counties competing $9.6 million $9.6 millionCities and Counties applying directlyCities and Counties applying directly $9.2 Million $9.2 Million•State plan submitted June 25, 2009; approval expected October 2009State plan submitted June 25, 2009; approval expected October 2009•State Plan elements:State Plan elements:

o $9.6 million available for grants to 83 counties and 500+ cities$9.6 million available for grants to 83 counties and 500+ citieso 20% match required20% match requiredo $250,000 grant maximum$250,000 grant maximumo Types of projects eligible:Types of projects eligible:

Lighting replacements for traffic signals and street lighting using energy efficient Lighting replacements for traffic signals and street lighting using energy efficient technologies such as Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)technologies such as Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)

Building retrofits for making energy efficient improvementsBuilding retrofits for making energy efficient improvements Renewable energy generation projects using wind, solar, biomass or fuel cellsRenewable energy generation projects using wind, solar, biomass or fuel cells• $455 Million in nationally competitive grants $455 Million in nationally competitive grants

State Plan to use Recovery Act FundsState Plan to use Recovery Act Funds

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Building Energy Code Training and EnforcementBuilding Energy Code Training and EnforcementRecovery Funds: $315,000Recovery Funds: $315,000 Estimated Jobs Created/Retained: 5Estimated Jobs Created/Retained: 5Estimated Annual Energy Savings: 152.4 million MbtusEstimated Annual Energy Savings: 152.4 million Mbtus

State Plan to use Recovery Act FundsState Plan to use Recovery Act Funds

• Energy Office will provide information on residential and commercial building Energy Office will provide information on residential and commercial building energy codes and conduct training and certification of city and county code officials energy codes and conduct training and certification of city and county code officials and members of the construction industryand members of the construction industry

• Work to update the state’s building codes as appropriateWork to update the state’s building codes as appropriate• Increase the state’s efforts on building energy code compliance and inspectionsIncrease the state’s efforts on building energy code compliance and inspections

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Renewable Energy CurriculumRenewable Energy CurriculumRecovery Funds: $1,910,000Recovery Funds: $1,910,000 Estimated Jobs Created/Retained: 21Estimated Jobs Created/Retained: 21

State Plan to use Recovery Act FundsState Plan to use Recovery Act Funds

• Curriculum development and equipment acquisition activity at the state’s Curriculum development and equipment acquisition activity at the state’s community collegescommunity colleges

• Solicitation will be developed for proposals in the areas of wind, solar and biomass Solicitation will be developed for proposals in the areas of wind, solar and biomass • The goal is to increase the number of Nebraskans who can install and maintain The goal is to increase the number of Nebraskans who can install and maintain

renewable energy systems in the staterenewable energy systems in the state

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Energy Efficiency Appliance Rebates $1,710,000 for Consumers•State plan due to U.S. Department of Energy on October 15, 2009• Only certain residential appliances are eligible and must meet Energy Star standards:oBoilersoCentral air conditionersoClothes washersoDishwashersoFreezersoFurnaces – oil and gasoHeat pumps – air source and geothermaloRefrigeratorsoRoom air conditionersoWater heaters

• State to determine rebate process and amount of rebates, subject to federal approval

State Plan to use Recovery Act FundsState Plan to use Recovery Act Funds

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(Non-Recovery Funds)(Non-Recovery Funds)

•These homes, rated at Energy Star’s highest standard – Five Star Plus, would be These homes, rated at Energy Star’s highest standard – Five Star Plus, would be eligible for construction financing at 2.5% interesteligible for construction financing at 2.5% interest•Loan maximum is $417,000Loan maximum is $417,000•Homes must be pre-sold or custom designed Homes must be pre-sold or custom designed •No spec homes eligible for financingNo spec homes eligible for financing•Plans must be reviewed by a certified Home Energy Rater, then submitted to the Plans must be reviewed by a certified Home Energy Rater, then submitted to the Energy Office for review to ensure Five Star Plus standards are metEnergy Office for review to ensure Five Star Plus standards are met•One year to complete constructionOne year to complete construction•A second, post-construction home energy rating is conducted to verify the home A second, post-construction home energy rating is conducted to verify the home was built to Energy Star Five Star Plus standardswas built to Energy Star Five Star Plus standards•Construction loan converted to long term loanConstruction loan converted to long term loan

Very High Energy Efficiency HomesVery High Energy Efficiency HomesConstruction Financing $3,000,000Construction Financing $3,000,000

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Nebraska Department of Economic DevelopmentRecovery Zone Economic Development BondsRecovery Zone Economic Development BondsRecovery Zone Economic Development Bonds are a new type of bond created by the Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds are a new type of bond created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) passed by Congress in February American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) passed by Congress in February 2009.  They may be used to finance government projects with economic development 2009.  They may be used to finance government projects with economic development outcomes.outcomes.

Economic development activities qualified under this program include:Economic development activities qualified under this program include:•Expenditures for public infrastructure and construction of public facilities. Expenditures for public infrastructure and construction of public facilities. •Expenditures for job training and educational programs. Expenditures for job training and educational programs. •Capital expenditures paid or incurred for property in Recovery Zones. Capital expenditures paid or incurred for property in Recovery Zones.

State Plan to use Recovery Act FundsState Plan to use Recovery Act Funds

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Nebraska Department of EducationRetrofitting of school buildings and other activitiesRetrofitting of school buildings and other activities•Application made through Nebraska Department of EducationApplication made through Nebraska Department of Education•Schools must apply to Nebraska Department of Education to receive “authority” to get Schools must apply to Nebraska Department of Education to receive “authority” to get No-Interest Recovery Bond Funds from a bond issuing authorityNo-Interest Recovery Bond Funds from a bond issuing authority

Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCB)Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCB)•Omaha will receive $16-$17 million; Remainder of state shares $32 millionOmaha will receive $16-$17 million; Remainder of state shares $32 million•Funds must be used for school repairs or land purchases to build schools (some Funds must be used for school repairs or land purchases to build schools (some conditions apply on how the money can be used)conditions apply on how the money can be used)

Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (QZAB)Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (QZAB)•School must be in a low income or poor areaSchool must be in a low income or poor area•School must have at least 35% of the students in the “free lunch program”School must have at least 35% of the students in the “free lunch program”•In-kind match funds must be availableIn-kind match funds must be available•No interest bondsNo interest bonds

State Plan to use Recovery Act FundsState Plan to use Recovery Act Funds

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• Potential demand for “green jobs” in Nebraska (still being refined)oRenewable energy generationEthanol Maintenance MechanicsHydro-Electric Operations Maintenance WorkersCivil Engineers (Solar Operations & Wastewater Plant)oTransportationAutomotive Specialty TechniciansTruck Driver, Heavy and Tractor TrailerTransportation, Warehousing and LogisticsoEnergy EfficiencyBuilding & Facilities ManagersConstruction ManagersBuilding Maintenance EngineersoGreen ConstructionConstruction ManagersCivil EngineersConstruction LaborersWater Purification System Service Technicians

What are “Green Jobs?”What are “Green Jobs?”

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Potential demand for “green jobs” in Nebraska (still being refined)

oResearch, design and consulting Green Job Trainers Green Material Construction Trade Instructors Environmental Construction EngineersoEnvironmental protection Environmental Planners Environmental EngineersoAgriculture and forestry Solid Waste (Energy) Engineers ManagersoManufacturing Shipping, receiving and traffic clerks Ethanol Maintenance Workers Machinists

What are “Green Jobs?”What are “Green Jobs?”

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U.S. Department of Labor State Labor Market Information Improvement Grants $50 MillionState Labor Market Information Improvement Grants $50 MillionEligible ApplicantEligible Applicant: State Workforce Agency – Nebraska Department of Labor: State Workforce Agency – Nebraska Department of Labor

PurposePurpose: Data collection and estimations related to Green Industries, occupations and : Data collection and estimations related to Green Industries, occupations and skill requirements.skill requirements.

In NebraskaIn Nebraska: A consortium of states is applying for this grant: Nebraska along with : A consortium of states is applying for this grant: Nebraska along with Wyoming, Utah, Montana (lead applicant), North Dakota, South Dakota and Iowa. Wyoming, Utah, Montana (lead applicant), North Dakota, South Dakota and Iowa.

Size of Grants: Size of Grants: ETA intends to fund individual State grants ranging from approximately ETA intends to fund individual State grants ranging from approximately $750,000 to $1,250,000. Individual grant awards to consortium applicants will range $750,000 to $1,250,000. Individual grant awards to consortium applicants will range from $2 to $4 million, contingent upon adequate justifications and availability of from $2 to $4 million, contingent upon adequate justifications and availability of resources. resources.

Recovery Act Education and Training GrantsRecovery Act Education and Training Grants

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U.S. Department of Labor Energy Training Partnerships $100 MillionEnergy Training Partnerships $100 MillionEligible Applicants: National labor management organizations with local networks OR statewide or local non-profit partnerships.

Purpose: To fund projects that provide training and supportive services as appropriate, that lead to employment in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries. Registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship strategies are strongly encouraged.

In Nebraska: UNL and Nebraska Department of Labor are working together to apply for this grant. Partnering entities: Nebraska Workforce Investment Board, community colleges, State Office of Apprenticeship, Nebraska Energy Office, Department of Economic Development, FutureForce Nebraska, Department of Education, Nebraska P-16, local union, and business and industry. The group is leaning towards training and placement services in the renewable energy and energy-efficient building, construction and retrofit industries.

Size of Grants: ETA intends to fund 20 – 30 projects ranging from approximately $2 to $5 million each.

Recovery Act Education and Training GrantsRecovery Act Education and Training Grants

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U.S. Department of Labor Pathways Out of Poverty $150 MillionPathways Out of Poverty $150 MillionEligible Applicants: National or local entities who have experience serving one or more of the following groups: unemployed individuals, high school dropouts, individuals with criminal records and/or disadvantaged individuals within areas of high poverty.

Purpose: To fund projects providing training, education and job placement assistance for individuals seeking pathways out of poverty and into employment in Green Industries and occupations.

In Nebraska: The Green North Omaha Eco-Village sponsored by the Empowerment Network and Empower North Omaha is working on this proposal with Ken Dobson. Partners on this project include: Omaha Economic Development Corporation, Metro Community College, Impact One Community Connection, African-American Achievement Council of Omaha, Urban League of Nebraska, Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership, City of Omaha, Nebraska Energy Office, Nebraska Workforce Development/Department of Labor, Tri County Workforce Investment Board, Trade and Union organizations.

Size of Grants: ETA intends to fund grants ranging from approximately $3 to $8 million for national grantees, and grants ranging from approximately $2 to $4 million for local grantees.

Recovery Act Education and Training GrantsRecovery Act Education and Training Grants

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U.S. Department of LaborU.S. Department of LaborState Energy Sector Partnership $190 MillionState Energy Sector Partnership $190 MillionEligible Applicant: State Workforce Investment Board

Purpose: To fund training projects that will prepare and place individuals into any of the following seven areas: •Energy-efficient building, construction, and retrofit industries •Renewable electric power industry •Energy efficient and advanced drive train vehicle industry•Biofuels industry•Deconstruction and materials use industry•Energy efficient assessment industry serving residential, commercial or industrial sectors•Manufacturers that produce sustainable producing using environmentally sustainable processes and materials

In Nebraska: Initial conversations with UNL, Nebraska Workforce Development/Department of Labor, Governor’s Office and the Nebraska Workforce Investment Board regarding this RFP. This proposal is currently under consideration. Partners have not yet been established.

Size of Grants: Size of Grants: ETA intends to fund grants ranging from approximately $2 to $6 million. ETA intends to fund grants ranging from approximately $2 to $6 million.

Recovery Act Education and Training GrantsRecovery Act Education and Training Grants

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U.S. Department of Labor Green Capacity Building Grants $5 MillionGreen Capacity Building Grants $5 MillionEligible applicants:Eligible applicants: Department of Labor grantees who received funding through Indian Department of Labor grantees who received funding through Indian and Native American Program, Farmworker Jobs Program, Prisoner Re-entry Initiative, and Native American Program, Farmworker Jobs Program, Prisoner Re-entry Initiative, Senior Community Service Employment Program, Women in Apprenticeship and Non-Senior Community Service Employment Program, Women in Apprenticeship and Non-Traditional Occupations, Advancing Registered Apprenticeship into the 21Traditional Occupations, Advancing Registered Apprenticeship into the 21 stst Century, Century, Youth Build and Young Offender grants.Youth Build and Young Offender grants.

Purpose:Purpose: To provide training for entry-level positions leading to career pathways and/or To provide training for entry-level positions leading to career pathways and/or additional training in energy efficiency and renewable energy industries. additional training in energy efficiency and renewable energy industries.

In Nebraska: In Nebraska: The Youth Build Program currently run by Goodwill Industries in Omaha The Youth Build Program currently run by Goodwill Industries in Omaha will be applying for this proposal. This will be a joint project between Goodwill and will be applying for this proposal. This will be a joint project between Goodwill and Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity.

Size of Grants: ETA intends to fund between 50 and 100 grants ranging from approximately $50,000 to $100,000.

Recovery Act Education and Training GrantsRecovery Act Education and Training Grants

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Recovery Act Opportunities for Recovery Act Opportunities for NebraskansNebraskans

Features at the Energy Office Features at the Energy Office

Recovery Web SiteRecovery Web Site

This section contains a listing of This section contains a listing of

nationally competitive energy nationally competitive energy

project funds that is updated project funds that is updated

continuously. Sign up for the continuously. Sign up for the

RSS feed so that you can quickly RSS feed so that you can quickly

spot funding opportunities. spot funding opportunities.

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• Energy Office provided construction financing for the Energy Office provided construction financing for the state’s first Net Zero Energy Home built in Lincoln in state’s first Net Zero Energy Home built in Lincoln in 2009 by Rezac Construction2009 by Rezac Construction

• Recycled Content Product Database at Recycled Content Product Database at http://www.neo.ne.gov/home_const/recycled_content.htmhttp://www.neo.ne.gov/home_const/recycled_content.htm

• Resource Efficient Construction Design Details Resource Efficient Construction Design Details Database Database http://www.neo.ne.gov/home_const/design_details.htmhttp://www.neo.ne.gov/home_const/design_details.htm

• Green Building Nebraska Certified Homes and Green Building Nebraska Certified Homes and Buildings (Drawings and Plans) Buildings (Drawings and Plans) http://www.neo.ne.gov/home_const/greenbuilthomes.htmhttp://www.neo.ne.gov/home_const/greenbuilthomes.htm

Energy Office Green Building Energy Office Green Building Resources and ActivitiesResources and Activities

Net Zero Energy Home from Rezac Construction

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Energy information Energy information and resources are and resources are

a click away ata click away at

www.neo.ne.govwww.neo.ne.gov

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