Green for Green: Funding Opportunities to make your Building more Energy Efficient

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1 Green for Green: Funding Opportunities to make your Building more Energy Efficient September 24, Elevate Energy

2 Agenda 1. Elevate Energy Introduction 2. Services for Nonprofit Organizations 3. Funding Sources: ComEd Smart Ideas for Your Business Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas, & Nicor energy efficiency programs 4. Case Studies 2014 Elevate Energy

3 Elevate Energy Introduction Smarter energy use for all We give people the resources they need to make informed energy choices. We design and implement efficiency programs that lower costs, and protect the environment. We ensure the benefits of energy efficiency reach those who need them most Elevate Energy

4 Areas of Focus Smart grid and dynamic electricity pricing Energy efficient buildings Community-level programs Research, policy, and innovation 2014 Elevate Energy

5 Building Strong Communities More than 22,000 upgrades since to 30 percent energy reduction 500 local construction jobs created Reaching underserved building types 2014 Elevate Energy

6 Services for Nonprofits Full-Service Assessment Technical Guidance Funding Assistance Construction Oversight Quality Control Follow-Up Elevate Energy works with you, from start to finish Elevate Energy

7 Full-Service Assessments Electricity, natural gas, and water use Organization interviews Equipment testing Operation and maintenance Building envelope Health and safety 2014 Elevate Energy

8 What about water? Typical indoor domestic water usage is 70 gallons per person per day Can be reduced by: Low-flow showerheads Faucet aerators High-efficiency toilets, laundry machines, etc Elevate Energy Source: EPA

9 Services for Nonprofits Full-Service Assessment Technical Guidance Funding Assistance Construction Oversight Quality Control Follow-Up MORE EFFICIENT UPGRADED BUILDING 56 AVG. BUILDING CURRENT BUILDING 93 LESS EFFICIENT Elevate Energy Energy Use Index = kbtu/sf/yr.

10 2014 Elevate Energy Assessment Report Example

11 Services for Nonprofits Full-Service Assessment Technical Guidance Funding Assistance Construction Oversight Quality Control Follow-Up Help putting together a financial package, including: Utility incentives Available grants Affordable financing options Self-investment Illinois Energy Now from DCEO (for public entities) 2014 Elevate Energy

12 Funding Sources: Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation Program Areas: Energy Efficiency Closed for 2015 Renewable Energy Natural resources Eligibility: 501c3 nonprofit organizations State and local government agencies We ll be looking out for 2016! Elevate Energy

13 Funding Sources: People s Gas & North Shore Gas Natural Gas Savings Programs People s Gas: North Shore Gas: Elevate Energy

14 Funding Sources: energysmart, a Nicor Gas Program Elevate Energy

15 ComEd Smart Ideas Energy Efficiency Program Program Overview

16 2 Energy efficiency is good for business Community benefits and your pocketbook! Ratepayer funded Payback Bills Equipment

17 3 How Ratepayer Funding Works Energy Efficiency Programs charge on monthly bill (all customers in service territory) Based on kwh usage What Commercial Demand Rate are you on? How much are you contributing?

18 4 ComEd Smart Ideas for Your Home Incentives for energy efficient products and services and money-saving energy awareness tips online Fridge & Freezer Recycling Lighting Discounts Home Energy Assessment Home Energy Rebates Energy Efficiency Loan Central AC Cycling Multi-Family Efficiency Peak Time Savings (Smart Meter) Low Cost/No Cost Tips

19 5 ComEd Smart Ideas for Your Business Cash incentives, technical services and wholebuilding solutions to help use energy more efficiently Small Business Energy Savings (SBES) Smart Ideas Opportunity Assessment Lighting, HVAC, Refrigeration, Commercial Kitchen Equipment, Lab Equipment, Farm Equipment, Battery Chargers, Transformers, & Custom Incentives Business Instant Lighting Discount New Construction Retro-Commissioning Data Center Efficiency Industrial Systems Multi-Family Property Load Response

20 6 Common Types of Small Businesses Traditional small businesses Childcare centers Private educational institutions Healthcare Food service Multi-family building common areas

21 7 Small Business Options Full-Service SBES Trade Ally completes FREE assessment and installs projects Instant incentives for equipment & labor Customer selects SBES Trade Ally and improvements Standard Customer directs and controls the whole process Just follow eligibility requirements on app Customer chooses installer and supplier

22 Three Years of SBES Impact 8

23 9 SBES Customer Experience Streamlined experience with your SBES Trade Ally. Choose an Energy Expert Select your SBES Trade Ally: or ComEd.com/SmallBizTradeAlly. Get Your Free Energy Assessment Trade Ally will complete free assessment and provide you with a recommendations report. Program Application Select your energy efficiency improvements and sign the application. Install Equipment Trade Ally makes process hassle-free by completing incentive paperwork. Receive Instant Incentives You only pay the balance after the incentives are applied.

24 10 Case Study: Sinai Medical Group and Mount Sinai Hospital Business Name Program Sinai Medical Group and Mount Sinai Hospital (15 locations) SBES Full-Service Total Project Cost ($) $ 71, Payback Without Incentive (years) 3.84 Incentive ($) $ 41, Final Project Cost ($) $ 30, Payback With Incentive (years) 1.62 Annual Energy Savings (kwh) 249, Annual Cost Savings ($) $ 18,692.45

25 11 Case Study: Trinity Lutheran School, Burr Ridge, IL Replaced existing high-pressure sodium lamps with high bay florescent lamps Replaced motors on freezers and refrigerators with electronically commutated motors 4-lamp fixtures were replaced with 2-lamp high efficiency fixtures with reflectors Installed new exit and outdoor security LED lights

26 12 Case Study: Trinity Lutheran School, Burr Ridge, IL Replaced existing highpressure sodium lamps with high bay florescent lamps $ 1,854 savings per year pays for itself in 1.2 years (with incentives from ComEd Smart Ideas)

27 13 Case Study: Trinity Lutheran School, Burr Ridge, IL Installed new exit sign and repaired exit sign $ 502 savings per year pays for itself in 1.5 years (with incentives from ComEd Smart Ideas)

28 14 How to Get Started Call us: (855) us: Visit our website: Program information Application forms Sign up for our newsletters ComEd.com/bizincentives ComEd.com/home-savings DCEO information Illinoisenergy.org

29 Case Study: WTTW Public television and radio stations WTTW and WFMT studios Replaced office and studio lighting Reduced electric bills by 659,319 kwh annually: enough to power nearly 62 homes with electricity for a year 13% on their electricity bills Also helps with heating and cooling, leading to phase 2 to include HVAC upgrades and renewable energy Received ICECF grant combined with $58,100 provided by ComEd s Smart Ideas for Your Business 2014 Elevate Energy

30 Contact Us Dara Reiff Facebook/ElevateEnergyNP LinkedIn 2014 Elevate Energy