Chp business cases 110804

Commercial CHP Business Case RobustEnergy LLC

Microturbine CHP Markets

Typical Energy Generation GENCO Combustion Turbine 30% Efficient Heat is exhausted into atmosphere

60-80% Efficient ECO-Friendly Combined Heat & Power or CHP Grid Back up Purchases Hot Water Chiller Cooling Tower ” CR200 Capstone Microturbine

High-rise Condominiums
Overview
2 - C65 Capstone Microturbines
With ICHP Heat Recovery Unit
Total Savings $1,000,000 + for 12 year term of agreement
Includes :
Grid independent capable
Heated pool & domestic HW
Reduced carbon footprint
Improved comfort
Lower cost O&M
Multi-year contract for low cost
energy prices
Like competitive grid price but better—twice the efficiency-
Turtle Creek, Dallas, Texas RobustSolutions TM

Boutique Hotel
Proposed Installation
1,000 kW Capstone microturbine
Thermal capture for heated pool and domestic hot water
Lease-purchase with guaranteed cost savings on power, heat and ops

Senior Living Center
Advantages
Optimal baseload design 150 kW CHP
Abundant hot water Displaced 1,000 gal HW tank
Grid independent
Shelter-in-Place
Long-term cost savings
Third-party operation
Source: Northeast CHP Application Center

Sports Complex
Advantages
Replaces pool heater
Produces “waste” electricity to reduce or eliminate power bills
Demonstrated savings vs. stand alone heater and grid power
Source: University of Colorado Recreation Center

Critical Infrastructure
Facilities CHP Energy Security
Hospitals
Nursing homes
Command / control
Prisons / jails
Police / fire stations
Communication / data centers
Food prep / storage
Hazardous waste storage
Wastewater treatment

Texas CHP Initiative www.TexasCHPI.org

CHP: It’s the Law in Texas 81 st Session www.txsecurepower.org

CHP: It’s the Law in Texas 82 nd Session www.TexasCHPI.org

Timeline

Risk Aversion Matrix Low High High Upfront Cost
Monthly Payment
Lower up front cost
Locked-in price CAPEX
Price based on market conditions when installed
Outright Purchase
Higher upfront cost
Ownership importance
OPEX based on planning criteria
Equipment Lease
Completely subject to market variations
May locked-in fixed OPEX
Price market based
Environmental Goals
Actively seeking LEED® accreditation
Public relations emphasis in organization
Demands time, energy, effort to commission project
Risk Tolerance

MTCHP Value Proposition
Life-cycle costs less than status quo
Long-term financing arrangements
Public/Private Partnership
Lease or Lease Purchase
Energy Savings Performance Contract
PPA / CSA backed debt-equity financing
Tax Incentives (ITC and accelerated depreciation)
Reduced operations and maintenance costs
Multiple benefits paid by energy savings

Subject Matter Expertise
Experience
Qualifications
Project Financing
Policy Involvement
Business Model
Commitment

Contact Rich Herweck CEO, RobustEnergy 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 2000 Austin, Texas 78701 512-610-2310 972-979-4737 www.RobustEnergy.com

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Chp business cases 110804

by Rich Herweck on Sep 19, 2011

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