Main Street Energy Initiative

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1 Main Street Energy Initiative

2 Dan Richardson, John Canfield, Emily Evans, Amy Slaymaker Trident Energy Services, Inc. Consultants to the Governor s Energy Office Conor Merrigan Commercial Buildings Program Manager Governor s Energy Office Angie Fyfe Local Program Manager Governor s Energy Office

3 Foundational Components to MSEI 1. Program Goals & Outcomes 2. Energy Data Management 3. Outreach, Education & Recognition 4. Facility Assessment 5. ECM Implementation 6. Project Financing 7. Measurement & Verification

4 Five Program Types MSEI in a Box EECBG Self Managed Programs EECBG GEO Managed Programs Competitive Grants Small Scale Grants

5 Statewide Programs EECBG GEO Managed Program EECBG Self Managed Program Competitive Grant Program Small Scale Grant Program

6 Denver Metro Programs EECBG GEO Managed Program EECBG Self Managed Program Competitive Grant Program Small Scale Grant Program

7 What s inside MSEI in a Box? A roadmap to implementing local Main Street Efficiency programs Resources to guide the program Resources to assist local businesses manage and reduce energy and costs Training for all aspects of energy management Free online energy tracking tool

8 GreenQuest FREE online utility data tracking tool offered GEO s GreenQuest site is unique to MSEI businesses Tutorial on RechargeColorado Access at:

9 EECBG GEO Managed Program Summary GEO Managed: (aka Small Business Efficiency Program) 1. Outreach and application period; 33 participating businesses 2. Energy data management; includes GreenQuest tutorial 3. Facility assessments; energy audits from Xcel 4. ECM implementation; engage local contractors 5. M&V; $5,200 for audits, lighting, RCx, and thermostats, add l $ for innovative rebate 6. Recognition Total EECBG budget of $289,300 (incl GEO match)

10 EECBG GEO Managed Communities City of Arvada City of Lakewood City of Littleton City of Pueblo City of Westminster

11 EECBG GEO Managed Lessons Learned Limiting ECM s to proven measures made sense. Re-creating the RCx wheel was tougher than expected. Some municipalities are geared up to conduct outreach, some aren t. Small businesses are incredibly difficult to engage. Energy Data Management is not appealing.

12 EECBG Self Managed Program Summary Funding for new or strengthening existing programs that assist businesses in achieving the goals of MSEI Boulder County City of Aurora City & County of Denver City of Ft. Collins City of Grand Junction Garfield County

13 EECBG Self Managed Who: City and County of Denver What: Denver Small Business Efficiency Program How: Energy assessments, technical assistance, rebates, and free lighting retrofits; aligned Pollution Prevention Partners program How much: Total program - $1,113,866 / GEO grant - $165,000 When: Active; ends April 2012 Why: Retrofit lighting for at least 500 small marketplace businesses Update:..

14 Denver TOTAL # REBATES Issued = 89 TOTAL REBATES Issued = $187,000 TOTAL EST ANNUAL Energy Savings = 1.7 million kwh TOTAL EST ANNUAL Demand Reduction = 0.5 MW (the average power plant is 400 MW) TOTAL PROJECT COST of Contractor Projects = $745,000 (money paid for projects) AVERAGE PAYBACK WITHOUT REBATE = 4.5 years AVERAGE PAYBACK WITH REBATE = 1.7 years AVERAGE REBATE COST ($/annual kwh) = $0.11/kwh REBATE AS % OF PROJECT COST = 25%

15 EECBG Self Managed Lessons Learned One shoe does not fit all. Energy coaching is key. Program consistency is also key. Regional partnerships improve outreach. Energy Data Management is not appealing.

16 Competitive Grant Recipients Tri-County Main Street Efficiency Program (CLEER) Commercial Energy Implementation Program (Platte River) Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Program (EOC) Energy Wise Business Program (ORE) Denver Small Business Energy Program (Colfax Green Partnership) Mainstreet Makeover II (Woodland Park)

17 Small Scale Grant Program Summary Same program as the GEO-Managed MSEI program, except: Communities were awarded $7,500 from GEO to conduct outreach efforts All participating businesses were eligible for rebates from a single rebate funding pool of $150,000 Roughly $10k will go unspent.

18 Small Scale Grant Communities City and County of Broomfield City of Lamar Grand County BEDA La Plata Electric Association Painted Sky RC&D (Delta and Montrose Counties) Sedgwick County Southern CO Council of Govts (Las Animas County) Steamboat Springs Sustainable Technology Trust (Clear Creek County) The New Community Coalition (San Miguel County) Town of Fairplay Town of Frisco

19 La Plata Electric TOTAL # REBATES Issued = 30 TOTAL REBATES Issued = $35,731 TOTAL EST ANNUAL Energy Savings = 396,226 kwh TOTAL EST ANNUAL Demand Reduction = 0.11MW (the average power plant is 400 MW) TOTAL PROJECT COST of Contractor Projects = $163,108 (money paid for projects) AVERAGE PAYBACK WITHOUT REBATE = 4.1 years AVERAGE PAYBACK WITH REBATE = 2.5 years AVERAGE REBATE COST ($/annual kwh) = $0.09/kwh REBATE AS % OF PROJECT COST = 22%

20 Small Scale Lessons Learned Each community is different, but the fundamentals aren t. Managing outreach ain t no walk in the park. Utilities are well suited to manage DSM. Re-creating the RCx wheel was tougher than expected. QC of audits and retrofits is needed in rural areas. Small businesses are incredibly difficult to engage. Energy Data Management is not appealing.

21 GEO Managed & Small Scale TOTAL # REBATES Issued = 32 TOTAL REBATES Issued = $33,198 TOTAL EST ANNUAL Energy Savings = 335,860 kwh TOTAL EST ANNUAL Demand Reduction = 27 kw* * Likely higher, but most didn t track TOTAL EST ANNUAL Savings = $55,722 TOTAL PROJECT COST of Contractor Projects = $167,333 (money paid for projects) AVERAGE Annual Savings per business = $1,741 AVERAGE REBATE COST ($/annual kwh) = $0.10/kwh REBATE AS % OF PROJECT COST = 20%

22 What s been the impact of MSEI? Significantly increased awareness of small businesses around state of energy and cost reduction opportunity Useful tools and resources such as MSEI in a Box, GreenQuest that will outlive ARRA Increased awareness and understanding of the importance of energy data management A stronger network of community outreach efforts Increased high performance knowledge and level of service provided by local contractors

23 What s been the impact of MSEI? Comprehensive energy management training (and training template) for CEC s and local businesses Enhanced collaboration between GEO, local programs and utilities Stronger businesses and stronger local economies Over $3.6 million leveraged for a total investment of $8 million in Colorado s local new energy economy

24 Do as I Say Keep it simple paperwork, implementation, communication, etc. Focus on proven improvements, rather than all inclusive audits. Insist on some level of Utility Bill Assessment. Ensure QC for audits and implementation. Establish energy data management habits

25 Not as I do Lots of red tape. Insufficient local program support in some areas. Avoid Davis Bacon, NHPA, and other federal regulations like the plague.

26 MSEI Resources Updated website page for all MSEI programs: efficiency_initiative/ Provides up to date resources for agencies and participating businesses

27 EECBG GEO Managed Who: City of Pueblo How much: Total program - $59,850 / GEO match - $14,850 When: Launched August 2010; outreach ongoing until November 2010 Update: 3 businesses engaged to date.2 businesses have attended EDM training. Status of buildings: 1 EDM, 2 audits. Note: Local CEC, Greg Severance, has been engaged as of 11/10 to help increase participation.

28 Competitive Grant Programs Who: Platte River Power Authority Where: Ft. Collins, Estes Park, Loveland & Longmont What: Commercial Energy Implementation Program How: Outreach and promotion, energy assessments, energy coaching for project implementation, leveraging existing rebates How much: Total program - $316,365 / GEO grant - $100,000 (SEP) When: Not yet launched; ends 8/11 Why: Save 900,000 kwh, provide at least 60 audits, achieve 75% implementation rate, drive demand in new areas Update: Contract not yet signed.

29 EECBG GEO Managed Who: City of Littleton How much: Total program - $39,900 / GEO match - $9,900 When: Launched June 2010; outreach ended October Update: 3 businesses engaged. 2 businesses have attended EDM training. Status of buildings: 1 EDM, 2 audits.

30 EECBG GEO Managed Who: City of Arvada How much: Total program - $79,800 / GEO match $19,800 When: Launched June 2010; outreach ended October 2010 Update: 8 businesses engaged. 6 businesses have attended EDM training. Status of businesses: 2 EDM, 5 audits, 1 M&V.

31 EECBG GEO Managed Who: City of Lakewood How much: Total program - $46,550 / GEO match - $11,550 When: Launched July 2010; outreach ended October Update: 5 businesses engaged. 2 businesses have attended EDM training. Status of businesses: 3 EDM 2 audits.

32 Competitive Grant Programs Who: Woodland Park What: Mainstreet Makeover II How: focuses exclusively on upgrading six diverse commercial properties, with outreach, EDM, and rebates for ECMs How much: Total program - $433,659 / GEO grant - $100,000 (EECBG) When: Not yet launched; ends 8/11 Why: save 6 businesses over $43,000/yr in energy costs; create jobs in the process Update: Contract not yet signed.

33 EECBG Self Managed Who: Boulder County, City of Boulder & City of Longmont What: Boulder County Commercial Energy Efficiency Pilot How: Rebates for equipment upgrades that lead to energy reduction, in addition to Xcel Energy rebates How much: Total program - $1,200,000 / GEO match - $120,700 When: Not yet launched; ends 8/11 Why: Quickly motivate businesses to implement, engage contractors to promote program, grow rebate program, leverage Xcel rebates Update: Contract not yet signed.

34 EECBG Self Managed Who: City of Aurora What: City of Aurora Commercial Rebate Program How: Matching Xcel Energy rebates for lighting, insulation/sealing and HVAC up to a maximum of $3,000 per address; assist businesses How much: Total program - $266,000 / GEO match - $66,000 When: Launched 8/10; ends 8/11 Why: Goal to distribute at least 176 lighting, insulation/sealing, and HVAC rebates. Update: 7 businesses engaged to date with workshops planned

35 EECBG Self Managed Who: City of Ft. Collins What: Climate Wise Program How: Provide education, outreach, recognition and advertising for existing ClimateWise partners; using tiered approach How much: Total program - $59,850 / GEO match - $14,850 When: Launched 7/10; ends 8/11 Why: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by promoting waste reduction, energy savings, alternative transportation and water conservation Update: 2 business audits are scheduled, outreach underway

36 Competitive Grant Programs Who: Office for Resource Efficiency Where: Gunnison, Crested Butte, Mt. Crested Butte & Lake City What: Energy Wise Business Program How: Certification program for EE improvements using education, assessment and energy conservation implementation support. How much: Total program - $231,704 / GEO grant - $150,000 (EECBG) When: Not yet launched; ends 8/11 Why: Participating businesses reduce energy use by 5% Update: Contract not yet signed.

37 EECBG Self Managed Who: City of Grand Junction & Mesa County What: Greenback$ Program - Checklists, resource lists, workshops & recognition How: Rebates for energy audits and prescriptive ECMs, leveraged with utility incentives How much: Total program - $84,114 / GEO match - $28,314 When: Launched 9/10; ends 8/11 Why: No specific program goals; program is the first energy efficiency public outreach campaign Update: 1 business engaged to date

38 EECBG Self Managed Who: Garfield County (CLEER) What: Garfield Clean Energy Challenge for Businesses How: Comprehensive energy coaching, GreenQuest database, rebates; dovetails with larger initiative How much: Total program - $105,000 / GEO match - $34,650 When: Launched in August; ends 8/11 Why: 5% business participation of which 50 achieve 10% savings Update: 26 business engaged to date, innovative approach to outreach and energy data management

39 Competitive Grant Programs Who: Energy Outreach Colorado Where: Statewide What: Non-profit Energy Efficiency Program (NEEP) How: Comprehensive energy coaching, web-based database, energy audits, project financing, funding mechanisms (MHCLF) for non-profits serving low0income Coloradans. How much: Total program - $1,500,000 / GEO grant - $250,000 (SEP) When: Not yet launched; ends 8/11 Why: Reduce utility bills, improve capital asset, allow for reinvestment of operating funds into programs. Update: Contract not yet signed.

40 Competitive Grant Programs Who: Colfax Green Partnership Where: City of Denver What: Denver Small Business Efficiency Program How: Free lighting upgrades and faucet aerators, technical & rebate application asistance. How much: Total program - $468,161 / GEO grant - $150,000 (SEP) When: Not yet launched; ends 8/11 Why: Engage 200 businesses to reduce energy use by 10% Update: Contract not yet signed.

41 EECBG GEO Managed Who: City of Westminster What: Total program - $63,200 / GEO match - $13,200 When: Launched June 2010; outreach ended October 2010 Update: 14 buildings engaged (9 businesses). 8 businesses have attended EDM training. Status of buildings:1 EDM, 9 audits, 1 implement, 3 M&V.

42 Competitive Grant Programs Who: Tri-County Main Street Efficiency Program (CLEER) What: Clean Energy Challenge for Businesses How: Comprehensive energy coaching, GreenQuest database, rebates; dovetails with larger initiative How much: Total program - $649,850 / GEO grant - $250,000 (SEP & EECBG) When: Not yet launched; ends 8/11 Why: 10% business participation of which 50% implement projects; and create technical assistance infrastructure, provide resources and financing tools, increase awareness of economic development Update: Contract not yet signed.