Electricity Maine's co-founder Emile Clavet, joined representatives of Efficiency Maine, Central Maine, Central Maine Power (CMP), and Wesco Distribution for a discussion about electricity usage/conservation. Sponsored by the Maine Apartment Association, the target audience was property managers and property management companies.

1. What Your Properties Can Do
to Reduce Electricity Costs
Energy Panel • October 15, 2015
Maine Apartment Association

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It is intended for the exclusive use of the employees, contractors and agents of client companies. We request that no
oral or written disclosure of such information be made without the prior written approval by WESCO Distribution, Inc.
Mark Whitney LC – WESCO Distribution Portland, Maine
Lighting Considerations for
Apartment Properties

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LED Lighting for Property Managers

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and agents of client companies. We request that no oral or written disclosure of such information be made without the prior written approval by WESCO Distribution, Inc.
Advantages/Benefits to LED Lighting vs. other
Light Sources
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Advantages/Benefits
1 Long Life
2 Efficiency
3 Eco-friendly
4 UV Emissions
5 Frequent Switching
6 Instant On
7 Dim Ability
8 Durability
9 Light Disbursement
10 Color Improvements
11 Low Heat
12 Noise

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Things to Look for…….
EnergyStar Label
DesignLights Consortium Certification
Compatibility(Fixtures and Lamps)
ULLabel
WarrantyInformation

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Lumens per watt – Miles per Gallon

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Energy Comparison Example #1
Common Areas Large Apartment House Building
Existing
40-Watt A19 Edison Based
Fixture/Lamp type Incandescent Lamp
Number for fixtures 300
KW/fixture 0.040
Utility rate 0.135$
Annual hours 8760
Power Cost 14,191.20$
Proposed
8-Watt A19 Edison Based
Fixture/Lamp type LED Lamp
Number for fixtures 300
KW/fixture 0.008
Utility rate 0.135$
Annual hours 8760
Power Cost 2,838.24$
Savings Per Year: 11,352.96$
Utility Rebate: -$

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The information contained herein is confidential in nature and considered proprietary to WESCO Distribution, Inc. It is intended for the exclusive use of the employees, contractors
and agents of client companies. We request that no oral or written disclosure of such information be made without the prior written approval by WESCO Distribution, Inc.
Parking Garage Basement Example #2
Existing
100-Watt Fixture 100-Watt Fixture
High Pressure Sodium High Pressure Sodium
Fixture/Lamp type Magnetic Ballast Magnetic Ballast
Number for fixtures 12 12
KW/fixture 0.130 0.130
Utility rate 0.145$ 0.145$
Annual hours 8760 8760
Power Cost 1,981.51$ 1,981.51$
Proposed With Motion Sensor
34-Watt LED Fixture 34-Watt LED Fixture
Fixture/Lamp type Solid State Driver Solid State Driver
Number for fixtures 12 12
KW/fixture 0.034 0.034
Utility rate 0.145$ 0.145$
Annual hours 8760 1752
Power Cost 518.24$ 103.65$
Savings Per Year: 1,463.27$ 1,877.86$
Utility Rebate: -$

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The information contained herein is confidential in nature and considered proprietary to WESCO Distribution, Inc. It is intended for the exclusive use of the employees, contractors
and agents of client companies. We request that no oral or written disclosure of such information be made without the prior written approval by WESCO Distribution, Inc.
Energy Comparison Example #3
Stairways and Common Areas - Apartment House Building
Existing Surface Mount 3-Lamp Surface Mount 3-Lamp
T12 Fluorescent T12 Fluorescent
Fixture/Lamp type Magnetic Ballast Magnetic Ballast
Number for fixtures 32 32
KW/fixture 0.120 0.120
Utility rate 0.135$ 0.135$
Annual hours 8760 8760
Power Cost 4,541.18$ 4,541.18$
Proposed With Motion Sensor
44-Watt LED Fixture 44-Watt LED Fixture
Fixture/Lamp type Solid State Driver Solid State Driver
Number for fixtures 32 32
KW/fixture 0.044 0.044
Utility rate 0.135$ 0.135$
Annual hours 8760 3500
Power Cost 1,665.10$ 665.28$
Savings Per Year: 2,876.08$ 3,875.90$
Utility Rebate: -$

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The information contained herein is confidential in nature and considered proprietary to WESCO Distribution, Inc. It is intended for the exclusive use of the employees, contractors
and agents of client companies. We request that no oral or written disclosure of such information be made without the prior written approval by WESCO Distribution, Inc.
Other Factors……
• Maintenance Savings
• Reduction in Disposal Costs (Universal Waste)
• EPACT – Government Phase-out of certain lamp types over time
• Increased Cost of T12 Lamps and Ballast as they become more scarce
• Safety Concerns
• Savings can be reinvested elsewhere

11. Manage Your Energy Costs
How and Multifamily Building
Owners/Operators partner
with Efficiency Maine.

12. Efficiency Maine Introduction
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 Administer the State’s energy efficiency programs
 Provide rebates, financing, trusted information
and on-line directories of vendors
 Funded by electric and natural gas ratepayers,
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, ISO New
England Grid, grants, and other sources
 Board appointed by the governor and confirmed
by the legislature

13. What has Efficiency Maine learned about
Multifamily Properties?

14. Building Stock data (data collected 2013)
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Benchmarking Statistics & Highlights
(based on 346 buildings)
Avg. Size (Units/Bldg) 9
Avg. Annual Cost for all Utilities $1,722 / apt
Targeted Annual Cost Savings from MEP (20%) $346 / apt
Avg. Annual Electricity use (non-heat) 3,957 kWh / apt
Buildings heated with Oil 62%
Buildings heated with Gas 23%
Avg. Annual Cost for Oil Buildings $1,194 / apt for heat & DHW
Avg. Annual Cost for Natural Gas Buildings $724 / apt for heat & DHW

15. Opportunities
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16. Typical Project Savings
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Avg. Source Energy
Savings
26%
Avg. MMBtu Savings
225 MMBtu
Project Savings Breakdown:
Top 5 Measures

17. Focus Groups
What were we told?

18. Owner Objectives + Payback?
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“We were up to $10,000
[in utility costs per year]
for a small six-unit building.
So we did the rim joist, the
cellulose in the attic, and
we blew in insulation. Last
year we paid $3,500 for
heat and hot water. That
reduction was 65%. That’s
actual return”
“We were up to $10,000
[in utility costs per year]
for a small six-unit building.
So we did the rim joist, the
cellulose in the attic, and
we blew in insulation. Last
year we paid $3,500 for
heat and hot water. That
reduction was 65%. That’s
actual return”

19. Energy Efficiency Important?
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 14% of participants believe they have done
everything they could to make their buildings as
efficient as possible. Lack of funds being primary
reason for not doing more.
 93% say making multifamily buildings energy
efficient is important
 62% considered themselves ‘familiar’ with
Efficiency Maine and what it does.
“It’s all about the
money.”
“It’s all about the
money.”

20. Program Experience vs. Expectations?
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 57% of participants felt their expectations
of the Program were met
 The ones that did not usually attributed
this to the amount of effort - ‘hassle’ –
involved in complying with the program’s
requirements and procedures.
“There are two sets of expectations. One is getting the work done
and being satisfied with the work at the end of the day, and hopefully
getting a rebate check in the mail. So from that set of expectations,
yes [it met expectations]. But from the expectation of how much
pain and suffering and back and forth it would take to actually get
the work done, starting six months before we actually started the
work, I would say ‘not met.’”
“There are two sets of expectations. One is getting the work done
and being satisfied with the work at the end of the day, and hopefully
getting a rebate check in the mail. So from that set of expectations,
yes [it met expectations]. But from the expectation of how much
pain and suffering and back and forth it would take to actually get
the work done, starting six months before we actually started the
work, I would say ‘not met.’”

21. Likelihood to Participate in Program Again?
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 79% of participants said they would participate in the
program again.
 Those who would not participate again attributed their
reluctance to the difficulty of meeting program
expectations, while another cited a poor experience with
an Efficiency Maine partner.
 Despite what difficulties they encountered,
all respondents who were asked said they
would recommend the program to others.
“It was just a horrible experience
overall.. I wouldn’t trust [the program]
as far as I can throw it.”
“It was just a horrible experience
overall.. I wouldn’t trust [the program]
as far as I can throw it.”
“Hopefully once you
know how it works, it
gets easier.”
“Hopefully once you
know how it works, it
gets easier.”
“To reduce energy
usage. Rebates take
some of the sting off the
cost.”
“To reduce energy
usage. Rebates take
some of the sting off the
cost.”

22. Opportunities with
Efficiency Maine

23. Eligibility
Incentives for qualifying energy upgrades in
eligible Maine multifamily properties
5+ apartments/building
All fuels
All income level tenants
Performed Qualified Partners
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24. Program Participation Benefits
1. Use incentives to leverage capital funds
2. Reduce risk of equipment failure by
upgrading
3. Reduce operating costs
4. Increase tenant comfort / retention
5. Upgrade property value
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25. Heat Pumps – Tenant controlled (and paid??)
 Multi-function
1. Heat (300-400% efficient)
2. Cool (3X window unit efficiency)
3. Dehumidify
4. Air purification
5. Ceiling fan
 Half the cost of oil to run
 Installation cost estimates
– $3k for the 1st
zone
– $1.5k additional zone (max 8)
 10k units installed/yr in Maine
 Heat down to -15F
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Indoor unit
Outdoor unit

26. • $500 1-zone
• $750 2-zones
• $1,000 3 zones
• $1,250 4+ zones
•Single-Zone HSPF ≥ 12.0 BTU/Wh
•Multi-Zone HSPF ≥ 10.0 BTU/Wh
•New or existing buildings
Heat Pump Rebates
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27. •Up to $12,500
•Details on website
•Fuel conversions allowed except when
switching to electric resistance space heating.
•New or existing buildings
Natural Gas Boilers and Furnaces Rebates
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28. Get started now!

29. Qualified Partner Network
 Required for incentives
 Listed on our website
 Independent
 Certified/licensed/insured
 Guides to maximize rebates and savings
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30. Finding one near you
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31. Getting Results
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32. 866-376-2463
efficiencymaine.com

33. Energy Manager
Understanding Your
Energy Usage
October 15, 2015

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Energy Manager Benefits
Get tips on saving electricity
Make changes and track how
well you did
Compare between months
and years

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To setup a profile
or log in to existing,
click on “Log in” at
the top of the page.
To setup a profile
or log in to existing,
click on “Log in” at
the top of the page.

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To create a log in
click on “Register
Now”
To create a log in
click on “Register
Now”
If you have an
existing Ecmp
account log in here
If you have an
existing Ecmp
account log in here

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Click on “View
My Data” to start
the process.
Click on “View
My Data” to start
the process.

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Energy Manager

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Energy Manager for Business

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Questions

41. Electricity
Options for
Apartment
Properties

42. You Have Choices for Your Electricity Supply.
How it Works
DELIVERY = CMP
CMP owns and maintains
the power lines that deliver
your electricity. They
charge you a fee to deliver
power across their lines
and also manage the
billing for all of your
electric services.
SUPPLY = Choice
The electricity itself is
generated and supplied by
third-parties. The Maine
PUC chooses a default
supplier called the
Standard Offer, but thanks
to deregulation you can
choose your own supplier.
ONE BILL = Easy!
Just like now you’ll receive
one bill from CMP. The
supply line on your bill will
change from Standard
Offer to the Competitive
Electricity Supplier.

43. Electricity Maine is the
state’s largest Competitive
Electricity Supplier
We began in 2011 and serve
120,000 Maine homes and businesses

44. Why You Should Shop
• CMP is in the business of delivering your power
not supplying it. Standard Offer is there only if
you do not shop.
• Competitive Suppliers ARE in the electricity
supply business. They offer more options such
as fixed and variable rates, and different terms
(3 – 36 months typically)
• Competitive Suppliers tend to be more innovative
(think cell phone providers and all of our options)

47. Thank You For Coming
Energy Panelist Contact Info:
Maine Apartment Association
Rick Meinking
Business Program Manager
Efficiency Maine
(207) 213-4159
Rick.meinking@efficiencymaine.com
Breanna Pierce
Key Account Specialist
CMP
(207) 842-2304
Breanna.Pierce@cmpco.com
Emile Clavet, Owner
Electricity Maine
A Provider Power Company
(207) 240-5399
eclavet@providerpower.com
Mark Whitney
Certified Lighting Consultant
Wesco Distributors
(207) 347-3419
MaWhitney@wescodist.com