Small Business Program Collabora2ng to Help Small Business Save Energy and Money. Presenters: Cory Waters, Associate Director, Energy Efficiency Programs, BC MEMNG Allisha Luther, Project Manager, GreenStep Heather Bourchier, Founder, Tanglefoot Training Centre Why a Small Business Program? Small businesses typically lack the 7me, knowledge, and resources to complete energy efficient upgrades Small businesses have tradi7onally been underserved by energy efficiency programs 1
What do small businesses need from an Energy Efficiency Program? Simple steps and easy to access Sector specific support and incen7ves Follow up and demonstrated measurable results Programs that require minimal 7me, effort, or investment LiveSmart BC: Small Business Program Launched January 2011 $17 million un7l March 31, 2013 Structured with sector and regional support Partnered with exis7ng u7lity incen7ve programs 2
Program Components 1. Free Business Energy Advisor service 2. Enhanced u7lity incen7ves for energy efficient products 3. Free ligh7ng retrofits for eligible businesses in the For7s Electric territory 4. Up to $25,000 for Champions to pursue innova7ve and deep energy saving projects BEA Territories 3
Businesses that... Who is eligible? spend <$50,000/year on electricity are registered businesses with a commercial electric account have a loca7on in BC where the upgrades will take place Further criteria can be found at www.livesmartbc.ca/green_business Program Promo2on Partnered with member- based, reputable Host Organiza7ons to employ BEAs Created a presence on LiveSmartbc.ca, Facebook, and Twi]er Require BEAs to follow up with businesses in order to help meet ongoing needs Share best prac7ces within BEA network 4
Achievements to date 9,000+ businesses have been helped by the program Over 1,700 businesses have received a free energy assessment Over 380 of these have completed upgrades Par7cipants have saved over $6 million in electricity costs Approximately 106.6 Gigawa] hours saved Posi7ve feedback from small business par7cipants Business Energy Advisor, Thompson/ Okanagan Region Allisha Luther, Project Manager Green Step 5
+ BEA Role with Small Business Owners 1. Give small businesses a voice in the community 2. Bring small business feedback on the Program to government and u7li7es so that the Program can be tailored to small business needs 3. Reduce their costs and increase their bo]om line 4. Share successes with community + BEA Process Step 1. Free walk- through energy assessment (60-90 min) Step 2. Customized assessment report Iden7fies opportuni7es found during walk- through Calculates payback and poten7al incen7ves Iden7fies low hanging fruit (*no or low cost) Step 3. Implementa2on of opportuni2es Connect small businesses with installers/distributors to get quotes for upgrades Help get new ligh7ng/equipment installed Help comple7ng incen7ve applica7on paperwork Step 4. Enjoy energy savings! 6
+ Industry Sectors Assessments Completed April 1 st 2011 March 31 st 2012 (Thompson Okanagan) Industry Sector # of Assessments Completed Average Estimated Annual Savings Average Estimated Incentives Pay Back KWH Saved Accommodation 16 $1,289 $1,347 0.88 7,371 Industrial 12 $2,139 $3,531 4.0 33,195 Retail 63 $853 $1,339 2.9 8,876 Service 50 $862 $1,000 2.4 6,429 Winery 10 $71 $221 2.4 557 Restaurants 150 $957 $1263 2.4 11,191 + Taken Action: Subway Restaurants 7
+ Savings (all locations) Annual Savings: $1,223 Rebates: $1,350 Pay Back: 3.0 years kwh Savings: 13,405 Savings are estimated based on projected install cost, annual hours of operation and rebates available at the time the assessment was completed. + Taken Action: Nature s Fare 8
+ Savings (all locations) Annual Savings: $5,884 Rebates: $9,133 Pay Back: 1.8 years kwh Savings: 62,856 Savings are estimated based on projected install cost, annual hours of operation and rebates available at the time the assessment was completed. + Taken Action: Kelowna Toyota 9
+ Savings Rebates: $13,000 Pay Back: Less than 3 years kwh Savings: 125,000 Savings are estimated based on projected install cost, annual hours of operation and rebates available at the time the assessment was completed. + Recognition If you would like to pursue some of the upgrades and changes iden7fied in this report, GreenStep is here to help you: 1. Start your applica7on. 2. Iden7fy technology or equipment providers and obtain quotes. 3. Iden7fy contractors (if necessary) to install new equipment or retrofit exis7ng equipment. 10
Champion Award Recipient Heather Bourchier, Owner/Founder Tanglefoot Training Centre About Tanglefoot s Technology h]p://www.youtube.com/watch? v=gwogwn2emuk&feature=youtu.be 11