An overview of the Guaranteed Energy Savings Program, a state-led initiative that helps Minnesota local governments, schools, and agencies finance energy-saving improvements through performance contracting. Learn more at http://mncerts.org.gesp
Mayor Rita Albrecht shares information about the City of Bemidji's Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contract to do energy efficiency work across 9 city buildings and to install LED street lights. More information at http://www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/blog/saving-energy-city-wide-bemidji-guaranteed-energy-savings-program.
An overview of the Guaranteed Energy Savings Program, a state-led initiative that helps Minnesota local governments, schools, and agencies finance energy-saving improvements through performance contracting. Learn more at http://mncerts.org.gesp
GTC is an energy services firm that works to reduce facility operating costs through energy efficiency solutions. They bring together various disciplines to develop and promote efficiency projects, funded through savings. GTC performs energy audits to measure consumption, identify savings opportunities, install efficient equipment, and provide ongoing monitoring. Their goal is to provide clients benefits like lower operating expenses, increased property values, and compliance with emissions regulations. Case studies show GTC's audits have identified many potential projects with short payback periods and large savings potentials for clients like a bottling plant and hospital.
The presentation discusses Massachusetts' Accelerated Energy Program which manages energy efficiency and renewable energy projects across the state's large portfolio of over 80 million square feet of facilities, in order to reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions in support of the state's energy and sustainability goals. The program has completed energy efficiency upgrades and retrofits at hundreds of sites across the state, achieving over $8 million in annual energy savings so far with a projected $42 million in annual savings, and plans to continue advancing performance through innovative technologies and partnerships.
2014 ohio energy management conf aep ohio cei initiative slides final draftAEP Ohio
This document discusses AEP Ohio's Continuous Energy Improvement (CEI) Initiative. It provides an overview of the CEI program, which works with industrial customers to achieve low-cost and no-cost energy savings. The program has worked with 37 industrial participants, identifying immediate savings opportunities through on-site energy scans. It has also influenced capital projects pursuing additional savings. The program builds better customer relationships through monthly meetings. Columbus Castings utilized CEI program resources to generate over 5 million kWh in no/low cost savings opportunities and is tracking savings using a cumulative sum model. They have achieved successes but also face challenges in changing behaviors and maintaining programs.
Lafayette Performance Contract Presentation For CMLFrankPPhillips
Frank Phillips presented on making municipal facilities in the City of Lafayette more energy efficient through performance contracting. The goals were to reduce utility costs and emissions while supporting capital improvements and the Facility Maintenance team. Performance contracting allows selecting a firm to study and implement efficiency projects, with operational savings used to pay for improvements. A $1.27 million project identified 39 efficiency projects across infrastructure that will save $116,414 annually over 10 years through a variety of upgrades like lighting, HVAC, insulation, and traffic lights.
This document discusses engaging the industrial sector in energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. It outlines challenges working with industrial facilities, whose energy use is often dominated by industrial processes rather than typical commercial uses. Successful programs have field staff with industrial expertise, an understanding of facility decision-making, and the ability to identify customized process improvement measures. Example programs from NYSERDA and Efficiency Maine provide industrial-focused incentives and technical assistance to complete projects like a large solar thermal system for a piano factory and efficient snowmaking equipment upgrades at a ski resort.
Mayor Rita Albrecht shares information about the City of Bemidji's Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contract to do energy efficiency work across 9 city buildings and to install LED street lights. More information at http://www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/blog/saving-energy-city-wide-bemidji-guaranteed-energy-savings-program.
An overview of the Guaranteed Energy Savings Program, a state-led initiative that helps Minnesota local governments, schools, and agencies finance energy-saving improvements through performance contracting. Learn more at http://mncerts.org.gesp
GTC is an energy services firm that works to reduce facility operating costs through energy efficiency solutions. They bring together various disciplines to develop and promote efficiency projects, funded through savings. GTC performs energy audits to measure consumption, identify savings opportunities, install efficient equipment, and provide ongoing monitoring. Their goal is to provide clients benefits like lower operating expenses, increased property values, and compliance with emissions regulations. Case studies show GTC's audits have identified many potential projects with short payback periods and large savings potentials for clients like a bottling plant and hospital.
The presentation discusses Massachusetts' Accelerated Energy Program which manages energy efficiency and renewable energy projects across the state's large portfolio of over 80 million square feet of facilities, in order to reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions in support of the state's energy and sustainability goals. The program has completed energy efficiency upgrades and retrofits at hundreds of sites across the state, achieving over $8 million in annual energy savings so far with a projected $42 million in annual savings, and plans to continue advancing performance through innovative technologies and partnerships.
2014 ohio energy management conf aep ohio cei initiative slides final draftAEP Ohio
This document discusses AEP Ohio's Continuous Energy Improvement (CEI) Initiative. It provides an overview of the CEI program, which works with industrial customers to achieve low-cost and no-cost energy savings. The program has worked with 37 industrial participants, identifying immediate savings opportunities through on-site energy scans. It has also influenced capital projects pursuing additional savings. The program builds better customer relationships through monthly meetings. Columbus Castings utilized CEI program resources to generate over 5 million kWh in no/low cost savings opportunities and is tracking savings using a cumulative sum model. They have achieved successes but also face challenges in changing behaviors and maintaining programs.
Lafayette Performance Contract Presentation For CMLFrankPPhillips
Frank Phillips presented on making municipal facilities in the City of Lafayette more energy efficient through performance contracting. The goals were to reduce utility costs and emissions while supporting capital improvements and the Facility Maintenance team. Performance contracting allows selecting a firm to study and implement efficiency projects, with operational savings used to pay for improvements. A $1.27 million project identified 39 efficiency projects across infrastructure that will save $116,414 annually over 10 years through a variety of upgrades like lighting, HVAC, insulation, and traffic lights.
This document discusses engaging the industrial sector in energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. It outlines challenges working with industrial facilities, whose energy use is often dominated by industrial processes rather than typical commercial uses. Successful programs have field staff with industrial expertise, an understanding of facility decision-making, and the ability to identify customized process improvement measures. Example programs from NYSERDA and Efficiency Maine provide industrial-focused incentives and technical assistance to complete projects like a large solar thermal system for a piano factory and efficient snowmaking equipment upgrades at a ski resort.
Energy Into Action – Commercial Institutional (Hydro One)EnergyIntoAction
This document provides an overview of Hydro One's Commercial and Institutional Program. It outlines the program objectives of assisting owners and operators of commercial, institutional and multi-residential buildings achieve energy savings. It describes the program initiatives and incentives available for small and large existing building retrofits, new construction, building commissioning and capability building. Customers are directed to their local utility website or the Ontario Power Authority website for more details and application packages.
Prologis, a real estate company, sought to improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of its San Francisco headquarters located in a 1918 building. The goals were to reduce energy use by 30% and share savings with subtenants. Prologis used Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, which allows repayment through property taxes, to fund $1.4 million in upgrades. These included new lighting, solar panels, and HVAC work. The project is projected to reduce purchased energy by 32% and save $98,000 annually for Prologis while producing 245,520 kWh from solar panels each year. PACE financing overcame barriers by requiring no up-front costs and providing long-term repayment through operational
www.brewer-garrett.com
Ohio energy services company, Brewer-Garrett, shares a presentation on energy savings performance contracting. Powerpoint by Kelly Tisdale of The Brewer Garrett Company.
Combined Heat and Power Engineering and Installation in the Pacific NWmelanie_bissonnette
This document provides an overview of combined heat and power (CHP) systems for the Pacific Northwest region. It discusses opportunities for CHP to earn LEED points and outlines various financial options for CHP projects. The presentation then reviews the benefits of CHP systems, common technology types, and the technical potential for CHP in Oregon and Washington. Key commercial market sectors for CHP are also identified.
Reducing Building Energy Consumption in Zero Energy Buildings (ZEB)McKenney's Inc
A zero-energy building (ZEB) produces enough renewable energy to meet its own annual energy consumption requirements by using all cost-effective measures to reduce energy usage through energy efficiency. Learn more at http://blog.mckenneys.com/2018/06/reducing-building-energy-consumption-in-zero-energy-buildings-zeb/
Boiler MACT Workshop Presentation - George Voss, SBM - FinalSustBusnMgmtLLC
This document discusses the benefits of combined heat and power (CHP) as a manufactured product for complying with Boiler MACT regulations. It notes that CHP as a manufactured product offers benefits like a unified warranty, standardized and modular design that lowers costs, risk mitigation through clear responsibility, rapid installation, and integration of components to optimize efficiency. Examples of manufactured CHP products are also provided, and the document concludes that CHP as a manufactured product reduces risks while optimizing performance for complying with emissions regulations.
Pre-Conference Workshop: Energy Conservation in Gambling FacilitiesHorizons RG
Thank you for the insightful discussion. I appreciate you taking the time to share your expertise to help energy managers develop effective strategies.
Diverso Energy Presentation: HRAI Conference 2019Susan Smith
This document discusses the challenges developers face in meeting new sustainability standards and the opportunities for geothermal heating and cooling. Developers must adopt sustainability measures due to changing building codes, carbon targets, and market expectations, which increases costs and complexity. A third party ownership model is proposed where another company designs, builds, owns and operates the geothermal system, reducing risk and costs for developers. This model provides benefits like achieving carbon targets, decreasing budgets, and increasing marketability and profits. It also benefits condo boards, architects, and lenders.
This document discusses BREEAM, a sustainability assessment method for buildings. It provides an overview of BREEAM's past, present and future. Key points include: BREEAM assesses whole life cycle impacts; the 2018 version integrates materials assessments and includes embodied carbon benchmarks; future versions may focus more on health/well-being and circular economy principles. BREEAM aims to continually update based on regulations, standards and stakeholder feedback to promote best practices in sustainable construction.
CEE and Seventhwave lead a rapid-fire discussion of innovative tech and program approaches, and the most meaningful recent research findings for utility representatives, efficiency program implementers, and both residential and commercial field experts.
Pathway Lending is a private, non-profit economic development lender that provides below-market loans for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Tennessee. It offers loans between $20,000-$5,000,000 with terms up to 10 years for projects that significantly reduce energy usage. Eligible projects include lighting retrofits, HVAC replacements, and renewable energy installations. The document describes several success stories of Tennessee businesses that upgraded facilities with Pathway Lending loans, reducing energy costs through more efficient lighting and equipment.
Green Buildings - the practice of creating structures and using
processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and deconstruction.
ASHRAE Virtual Design and Construction Conference March 2021- Development of ...Shanti Pless
National Renewable Energy Laboratory and partners are developing a shared national platform for process and product innovation on integrated mechanical pods. The platform aims to enable design, testing, and manufacturing of pods containing all-electric HVAC, solar, battery, and hot water systems. This would allow pods to be factory-built and integrated into modular construction. Presentations covered case studies on factory-built pods for zero-energy homes, design for manufacturing of pods, and using process modeling to optimize pod production. The goal is to advance modular construction through industrialized approaches like integrated mechanical pods.
Engagement Coordinator Megan Hoye gave a presentation on CEE's research projects to the American Institute of Architects Minnesota's, Committee on the Environment.
The Strategic Energy Plan (SEP) is a UC/CSU/utility partnership program approved by the California Public Utilities Commission to implement energy reduction projects. The new SEP has increased funding and allows for project financing through bonds. It will run from 2009-2011 with a possible 3-year extension. SEP projects focus on monitoring-based commissioning, HVAC retrofits, lighting retrofits, and IT projects. The first year's Tier 1 commitment includes design/build contracts for lighting, HVAC, and monitoring-based commissioning projects as well as in-house HVAC and IT upgrades. The 3-year program estimates $39.1M in total costs, 26.7M kWh and 6
GGE offers energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions to reduce clients' energy costs and environmental impact. They perform an initial energy audit to assess savings opportunities, then develop and implement customized plans including infrastructure upgrades, energy management systems, and on-site power generation. GGE guarantees energy savings and handles project execution and maintenance to eliminate risks for clients, who benefit from lower energy bills without investment costs. Case studies demonstrate annual savings over 1 million euros for one client through measures like CHP, lighting, and energy monitoring systems.
This document discusses green building criteria in India, specifically the GRIHA rating system. It begins with background on energy usage in buildings and introduces international green building programs. It then provides an overview of GRIHA, including its scoring criteria and categories. Two specific criteria, 32 on energy audits and 33 on building operation and maintenance, are examined in more detail. Criteria 32 requires conducting energy, water and waste audits within two years of occupancy, while criteria 33 focuses on monitoring building performance over time through metering and maintenance plans.
Green buildings are designed to be environmentally responsible throughout their entire life cycle. While energy efficiency is important, it is not the only factor that determines if a building is green. GRIHA evaluates buildings from a whole life perspective, considering energy use, materials, waste, and water management. It provides definitive standards for green buildings and rates their overall performance, not just energy efficiency. Regular monitoring during construction and operation is needed to ensure buildings meet their intended green performance.
Presentation covers:
CITY-WIDE ENERGY GOAL& STATISTICS
SOLAR INITIATIVES
STREET LIGHT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
RESOURCE RECOVERY & ENERGY EFFICIENCY MASTER PLAN R2E2
Efficiency Improvements & Upgrades
Biofuel Utilization
COMMUNITY ENERGY ACTION PLAN
FUTURE INITIATIVES
In the fourth year of benchmarking, Minneapolis is releasing individual building results for public commercial buildings greater than 25,000 sq.ft. and private commercial buildings 50,000 sq.ft. and greater in size.
Energy Into Action – Commercial Institutional (Hydro One)EnergyIntoAction
This document provides an overview of Hydro One's Commercial and Institutional Program. It outlines the program objectives of assisting owners and operators of commercial, institutional and multi-residential buildings achieve energy savings. It describes the program initiatives and incentives available for small and large existing building retrofits, new construction, building commissioning and capability building. Customers are directed to their local utility website or the Ontario Power Authority website for more details and application packages.
Prologis, a real estate company, sought to improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of its San Francisco headquarters located in a 1918 building. The goals were to reduce energy use by 30% and share savings with subtenants. Prologis used Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, which allows repayment through property taxes, to fund $1.4 million in upgrades. These included new lighting, solar panels, and HVAC work. The project is projected to reduce purchased energy by 32% and save $98,000 annually for Prologis while producing 245,520 kWh from solar panels each year. PACE financing overcame barriers by requiring no up-front costs and providing long-term repayment through operational
www.brewer-garrett.com
Ohio energy services company, Brewer-Garrett, shares a presentation on energy savings performance contracting. Powerpoint by Kelly Tisdale of The Brewer Garrett Company.
Combined Heat and Power Engineering and Installation in the Pacific NWmelanie_bissonnette
This document provides an overview of combined heat and power (CHP) systems for the Pacific Northwest region. It discusses opportunities for CHP to earn LEED points and outlines various financial options for CHP projects. The presentation then reviews the benefits of CHP systems, common technology types, and the technical potential for CHP in Oregon and Washington. Key commercial market sectors for CHP are also identified.
Reducing Building Energy Consumption in Zero Energy Buildings (ZEB)McKenney's Inc
A zero-energy building (ZEB) produces enough renewable energy to meet its own annual energy consumption requirements by using all cost-effective measures to reduce energy usage through energy efficiency. Learn more at http://blog.mckenneys.com/2018/06/reducing-building-energy-consumption-in-zero-energy-buildings-zeb/
Boiler MACT Workshop Presentation - George Voss, SBM - FinalSustBusnMgmtLLC
This document discusses the benefits of combined heat and power (CHP) as a manufactured product for complying with Boiler MACT regulations. It notes that CHP as a manufactured product offers benefits like a unified warranty, standardized and modular design that lowers costs, risk mitigation through clear responsibility, rapid installation, and integration of components to optimize efficiency. Examples of manufactured CHP products are also provided, and the document concludes that CHP as a manufactured product reduces risks while optimizing performance for complying with emissions regulations.
Pre-Conference Workshop: Energy Conservation in Gambling FacilitiesHorizons RG
Thank you for the insightful discussion. I appreciate you taking the time to share your expertise to help energy managers develop effective strategies.
Diverso Energy Presentation: HRAI Conference 2019Susan Smith
This document discusses the challenges developers face in meeting new sustainability standards and the opportunities for geothermal heating and cooling. Developers must adopt sustainability measures due to changing building codes, carbon targets, and market expectations, which increases costs and complexity. A third party ownership model is proposed where another company designs, builds, owns and operates the geothermal system, reducing risk and costs for developers. This model provides benefits like achieving carbon targets, decreasing budgets, and increasing marketability and profits. It also benefits condo boards, architects, and lenders.
This document discusses BREEAM, a sustainability assessment method for buildings. It provides an overview of BREEAM's past, present and future. Key points include: BREEAM assesses whole life cycle impacts; the 2018 version integrates materials assessments and includes embodied carbon benchmarks; future versions may focus more on health/well-being and circular economy principles. BREEAM aims to continually update based on regulations, standards and stakeholder feedback to promote best practices in sustainable construction.
CEE and Seventhwave lead a rapid-fire discussion of innovative tech and program approaches, and the most meaningful recent research findings for utility representatives, efficiency program implementers, and both residential and commercial field experts.
Pathway Lending is a private, non-profit economic development lender that provides below-market loans for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Tennessee. It offers loans between $20,000-$5,000,000 with terms up to 10 years for projects that significantly reduce energy usage. Eligible projects include lighting retrofits, HVAC replacements, and renewable energy installations. The document describes several success stories of Tennessee businesses that upgraded facilities with Pathway Lending loans, reducing energy costs through more efficient lighting and equipment.
Green Buildings - the practice of creating structures and using
processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and deconstruction.
ASHRAE Virtual Design and Construction Conference March 2021- Development of ...Shanti Pless
National Renewable Energy Laboratory and partners are developing a shared national platform for process and product innovation on integrated mechanical pods. The platform aims to enable design, testing, and manufacturing of pods containing all-electric HVAC, solar, battery, and hot water systems. This would allow pods to be factory-built and integrated into modular construction. Presentations covered case studies on factory-built pods for zero-energy homes, design for manufacturing of pods, and using process modeling to optimize pod production. The goal is to advance modular construction through industrialized approaches like integrated mechanical pods.
Engagement Coordinator Megan Hoye gave a presentation on CEE's research projects to the American Institute of Architects Minnesota's, Committee on the Environment.
The Strategic Energy Plan (SEP) is a UC/CSU/utility partnership program approved by the California Public Utilities Commission to implement energy reduction projects. The new SEP has increased funding and allows for project financing through bonds. It will run from 2009-2011 with a possible 3-year extension. SEP projects focus on monitoring-based commissioning, HVAC retrofits, lighting retrofits, and IT projects. The first year's Tier 1 commitment includes design/build contracts for lighting, HVAC, and monitoring-based commissioning projects as well as in-house HVAC and IT upgrades. The 3-year program estimates $39.1M in total costs, 26.7M kWh and 6
GGE offers energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions to reduce clients' energy costs and environmental impact. They perform an initial energy audit to assess savings opportunities, then develop and implement customized plans including infrastructure upgrades, energy management systems, and on-site power generation. GGE guarantees energy savings and handles project execution and maintenance to eliminate risks for clients, who benefit from lower energy bills without investment costs. Case studies demonstrate annual savings over 1 million euros for one client through measures like CHP, lighting, and energy monitoring systems.
This document discusses green building criteria in India, specifically the GRIHA rating system. It begins with background on energy usage in buildings and introduces international green building programs. It then provides an overview of GRIHA, including its scoring criteria and categories. Two specific criteria, 32 on energy audits and 33 on building operation and maintenance, are examined in more detail. Criteria 32 requires conducting energy, water and waste audits within two years of occupancy, while criteria 33 focuses on monitoring building performance over time through metering and maintenance plans.
Green buildings are designed to be environmentally responsible throughout their entire life cycle. While energy efficiency is important, it is not the only factor that determines if a building is green. GRIHA evaluates buildings from a whole life perspective, considering energy use, materials, waste, and water management. It provides definitive standards for green buildings and rates their overall performance, not just energy efficiency. Regular monitoring during construction and operation is needed to ensure buildings meet their intended green performance.
Presentation covers:
CITY-WIDE ENERGY GOAL& STATISTICS
SOLAR INITIATIVES
STREET LIGHT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
RESOURCE RECOVERY & ENERGY EFFICIENCY MASTER PLAN R2E2
Efficiency Improvements & Upgrades
Biofuel Utilization
COMMUNITY ENERGY ACTION PLAN
FUTURE INITIATIVES
In the fourth year of benchmarking, Minneapolis is releasing individual building results for public commercial buildings greater than 25,000 sq.ft. and private commercial buildings 50,000 sq.ft. and greater in size.
This document provides an update on procurement policy in Wales. It discusses the context of procurement spending in Wales and outlines key policies and initiatives, including the Wales Procurement Policy Statement, community benefits, the Supplier Qualification Information Database (SQuID), low value advertising requirements, joint bidding guides, the proposed National Procurement Service, and implications of new EU procurement directives. It also previews next steps, which include procurement reviews across various sectors and analyzing spend analytics data. The overall aim is to maximize the social, economic and environmental benefits of procurement for Wales.
Factoring & Forfeiting
James Manufacturing, a small boat trailer manufacturer, was awarded a large contract but faced cash flow issues due to the long payment terms from the state. Through factoring, James received an advance of 80% on delivered trailers, providing working capital to complete the order on time. Forfeiting allowed Fox Fresh Exports in Zimbabwe to receive immediate payment in foreign currency less a discount by selling promissory notes from UK importer Tesco to a bank, improving cash flow. Both helped companies access working capital and meet delivery deadlines.
Los mamíferos son una clase de vertebrados que se caracterizan por producir leche para alimentar a sus crías, tener pelo y mantener una temperatura corporal constante. Los mamíferos modernos descienden de los sinápsidos que dominaron la tierra hace 245 millones de años, aunque algunos dinosaurios los fueron reemplazando. Los primeros mamíferos verdaderos aparecieron hace unos 220 millones de años al final del período Triásico.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The Royalton High School Tech and Y.E.S. Club has been involved in numerous community service and sustainability projects over the past few years. They have raised money through a smoothie bar for senior citizens, maintained an oil drop site, promoted recycling including milk cartons, proposed hydration stations for the school, participated in supermileage and solar boat competitions, built a solar powered trailer and outdoor classroom, and received multiple awards for their work in technology challenges and as Youth Energy Summit champions. They have ongoing projects and ideas for further expanding recycling, adding a greenhouse, community garden, and renewable energy sources at the school.
Hennepin County has joined the Cool Counties pledge to take action on climate change. This includes inventorying greenhouse gas emissions, implementing reduction policies, coordinating with state agencies, and supporting reduction legislation. Joining Cool Counties enhances existing county energy and climate policies and programs. The county has set goals that align with but are more aggressive than the state of Minnesota's goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The county is taking various actions to reduce emissions from its buildings and operations through initiatives like recommissioning buildings, installing renewable energy systems, and promoting sustainable transportation and employee programs.
The document summarizes a presentation on accelerating residential energy efficiency. It outlines that residential energy use comes primarily from space heating, water heating and appliances. There are challenges to achieving energy savings in homes including high costs, individual consumer behaviors, and other non-economic decision factors. Recent interest in energy efficiency has been driven by concerns about energy costs and climate change. Successful programs address both technology upgrades and behavioral changes, orient interventions towards simple actions, efficiently deliver services, and find new ways to engage customers to help Minnesota meet its goal of reducing energy demand 1.5% each year.
The document provides an overview of the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program, which is a voluntary sustainability program for cities. It offers a step-by-step path for cities to implement best practices in areas like buildings, transportation, land use, environmental management, and economic development. Over 64 cities with over 25% of Minnesota's population have joined the program. It helps cities save costs, access technical assistance, and learn from each other's successes. Cities track their progress on best practices and work to advance to higher steps in the program.
Grasslands and savannas are biomes located between 10-30 degrees north and south latitude that receive between 20-60cm of annual rainfall. They have wet and dry seasons and limiting factors like fires, precipitation, and grazing. Common grassland plants include buffalo grass and wildflowers, while acacia trees and elephant grass are common in savannas. Herbivores like bison and insects inhabit grasslands, while savannas are home to elephants, lions and baboons. Groups are working to preserve these biomes from threats such as development, invasive species, and overgrazing.
This document provides information on saving energy and money through reducing household energy use. It discusses how homes use energy, with heating and cooling accounting for over half of energy usage. Recommendations are given for low-cost and no-cost actions like weatherizing homes, using CFL bulbs, adjusting thermostats, and reducing phantom loads from electronics. Resources for assistance with home energy improvements are also listed. The overall message is that small behavioral and basic equipment changes can significantly cut energy use and lower utility bills.
Spurring Community Energy Projects: A guide to applying for CERT Seed Grant f...University of Minnesota
This document provides guidance for applying for seed grant funding from Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) to support community energy projects. Each of CERTs' regional teams has $10,000 to allocate for projects that relate to clean energy or energy efficiency. The application process and requirements are described, including submitting applications by November 15th that include details on the project focus, impacts, and budget. Selections will be made in January and funding must be used to support projects initiated by June 1st.
Linden Hills Power and Light (LHPL) is led by Chairman Steve Palm and aims to reduce carbon emissions in the Linden Hills neighborhood. In 2008, LHPL accomplished an organics collection pilot program with the City of Minneapolis that collects food scraps from nearly 50% of eligible households. LHPL also conducted a feasibility study on anaerobic digestion and found it could sustainably manage waste and generate renewable energy if operated on a large enough scale. In 2009, LHPL plans to increase organics collection participation and explore developing a neighborhood anaerobic digester by locating a site, finding partners, and obtaining funding.
This document provides guidance for applying for grant funding from CERTs (Clean Energy Resource Teams) to support community energy projects. It outlines the application process and materials, including a funding application form, and review criteria. Projects should relate to clean energy or energy efficiency, include an outreach component, and foster new network relationships. Each region has $10,000 available. The deadline to apply is July 2nd, and awards will be announced in early August.
This document discusses strategies for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation. It presents four approaches: driving less through gas taxes or mileage taxes; improving fuel efficiency of vehicles through standards; making vehicles cleaner through emissions standards; and using cleaner fuels through policies like renewable fuel standards. It notes these approaches are difficult to directly measure and require models and averages. The document then discusses factors around accurately scoring GHG emissions, including system boundaries and models. It introduces a policy linkages model to analyze how policies could influence decisions and ultimately outcomes related to the economy, energy use, emissions and jobs.
Should You Buy an Alternative Vehicle for Economic and/or Environmental Reasons?University of Minnesota
By Douglas G. Tiffany, Assistant Extension Professor at University of Minnesota. This presentation discusses capabilities of four vehicles: Conventional Vehicles (ICE); Hybrids (HEV); Electric Vehicles (EV); Extended Range Electric Vehicles (PHEV). It will also: Demonstrate a consumer decision tool to anticipate consumer behavior; Determine costs of ownership and operation; and Compare GHG emissions of the four cars. Presentation given at CERTs electric car event in Rochester, MN on April 26, 2011. More at http://bit.ly/mhPyGE.
This document provides an overview of the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program, which offers cities a voluntary, step-wise path to implement sustainable best practices. It has been developed by and for cities, and offers benefits like cost savings, technical assistance, and recognition. The program involves cities completing actions across 28 best practices in areas like buildings, transportation, and economic development. Over 64 cities from across Minnesota with a combined population of over 25% of the state have now joined the program.
This document outlines the potential pros and cons of a digester system for Jer-Lindy Farms. The pros include potential revenue from electricity sales, carbon credits, and reduced storage and hauling costs. It can also improve odor, reduce pathogens, provide organic bedding and fertilizer, and enhance the farm's community image. However, the cons include high costs, reliability issues, and increased management and maintenance needs. The document also discusses potential uses for separated solids and digester gas, such as sales to nurseries, farms or for fuel cells or liquid fuel production.
This document discusses financing energy operations in schools through various clean energy programs and partnerships in Minnesota. It outlines challenges schools face with high energy costs, limited funds, and deferred maintenance. The Guaranteed Energy Savings Program allows schools to upgrade facilities with no upfront cost by using future energy savings. Schools have completed projects like lighting upgrades, HVAC improvements, and solar installations. The program provides technical assistance and guarantees annual energy savings.
Connecticut's ongoing renewable energy initiatives and best "green" practices for financing and operating affordable housing.
Presented at the 2015 Conn-NAHRO Convention by:
Kathy Dorgan, Dorgan Architecture & Planning
Colette Slover, CT Department of Housing
Marcus Smith, CT Housing Finance Authority
Kim Stevenson, CT Green Bank
Stephen Turner, Stephen Turner Inc.
This document is a resume for Manikandan S. that provides information about his objective, academic qualifications, software skills, projects, experience, and internships. It details his Master's degree in energy engineering from Anna University, Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Anna University Tirunelveli, and relevant work experience including roles in building energy modeling, production planning, and engineering design. His projects focused on energy efficiency in HVAC systems and reducing manufacturing cycle times.
This document contains a resume for Manikandan S. that summarizes his objective, academic qualifications, software skills, and work experience. It details his educational background including a Master's degree in energy engineering and Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. It also outlines two internship positions and two professional roles he held related to production planning, energy analysis, and electrical wiring design using software like eQUEST, AutoCAD, and PRO-E. His most recent role involved performing energy simulations, audits, and modeling to evaluate building energy performance and recommend conservation measures.
Funding and project development strategies for energy improvementESRConline
This document summarizes a webinar on funding and developing energy improvement projects. It includes presentations from the Natural Capital Investment Fund, Self-Help Credit Union, and Elevate Energy on their programs and financing options for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. It also describes an energy project at the First State Capitol Building in West Virginia that received financing, including new windows, repairs, a cool roof, HVAC upgrades, LED lighting, and solar PV. The document concludes with contact information for follow up questions.
Pathway Lending is a nonprofit economic development lender that provides loans for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Tennessee. It launched a new Energy Education Initiative funded by the Department of Energy to provide training workshops around the state on topics like industrial energy efficiency, sustainability, and electric vehicles. The initiative will also create an online resource center for materials from the events.
Chris Allwein spoke to the OCTC Annual Conference on May 3, 2016, about the legal requirements behind energy efficiency and the benefits for both provider and customer.
Also included are presentations by Jon Williams on AEP Ohio Energy Efficiency and Energy Management Solutions, given by Gary Swanson.
Financing energy upgrades for k 12 schools - u.s. dept. of energyTNenergy
The document discusses resources from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for financing energy upgrades in K-12 schools, including a guide on the topic. It outlines DOE programs that provide strategic energy planning assistance, best practices, case studies, and tools. It also summarizes different financing options for school energy projects, such as internal cash, grants, bonds, leases, and power purchase agreements. A case study of energy improvements financed through a lease agreement for a Tennessee school district is provided. The document encourages schools to access DOE resources and initiatives that support energy efficiency projects.
The document discusses emerging project delivery methods that are better suited to address current challenges in the construction industry. It describes several methods including integrated project delivery (IPD), job order contracting (JOC), public-private partnerships (PPP), and energy performance contracts. These methods aim to increase collaboration, incorporate new technologies, incentivize performance, and allocate risk differently compared to traditional delivery methods. Case studies of specific projects using these methods are provided to illustrate their benefits and key characteristics.
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2. CERTs Mission: Connect individuals and their
communities to the resources they need to identify and
implement community-based clean energy projects
CERTs: Our Misson
3. • Division of Energy Resources Role
• Energy Savings Performance Contracting
• The Power of Bundling Energy Conservation
Measures
• Minnesota’s new Guaranteed Energy Savings
Program
• Project Development Process
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4. • Makes existing systems more efficient
• Retro-commissioning
• System additions and enhancements
• Operation & Maintenance improvements
• Renews facility infrastructure by performing
deep energy retrofits
• System re-design
• Equipment replacement
• Assures intended results continue to be achieved
• On-going savings Measurement & Verification
• Performance Guarantee
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6. • Program Development and Administration
• Pre-qualify ESCOs (contractors)
• Master Contract and Procurement Documents
• Opportunity Assessment
• B3 Benchmarking Data
• Needs, Issues and Goals
• Technical Assistance
• Project Development Assistance
• Project Implementation Oversight
• Annual Project Performance Evaluation 6
7. “The use of guaranteed savings gained from the maintenance, operations and
utilities budgets, as capital to make needed upgrades to your building
environmental systems, that is financed over a specified period of time.”
U.S. Department of Energy
Before Improvements After Improvements
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8. • Benchmark your buildings
• Identify the worst performers
• First implement No-Cost Energy Conservation
Measures (ECMs)
• Next use available funds to implement
Low-Cost ECMs
• Continue up the payback ladder until available
funds are gone
• Move on to the next worst performing building
when additional funds become available
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9. Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Mixing Appropriations and Private
Financing to Meet Federal Energy
Management Goals
June 2012
Prepared by: John Shonder
Source:
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/ees/etsd/btric/publications/ORNL%20TM%202012_235.pdf
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10. • First, appropriations fund shortest-payback ECMs
• Next, private financing funds as many ECMs as possible
Only 76% of
ECMs Can Be
Implemented
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11. • First, private financing funds as many ECMs as possible
• Next, use appropriations on long payback ECMs
95% of ECMs
Can Be
Implemented!
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12. Best Financing Strategy
• Use private financing to fund as
many ECMs as possible
beginning with the shortest-
payback ECMs
• Use available appropriations as
a one-time buy-down or to
fund longer-payback ECMs that
cannot be included in the
project
“Using
appropriations
to fund short
payback Energy
Conservation
Measures is like
eating your seed
corn.”
John Shonder
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
The Power of Bundling ECMs
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13. Organizational
Goals
Facility Issues
Resource
Needs
• Reduction in Energy Use
• Reduction in Greenhouse
Gas Emissions
• Use of Renewable Energy
• Job Creation
• Occupant Comfort
• Health & Safety
• Deferred Maintenance
• Energy Price Uncertainty
• Budget
• Manpower / Capacity
• Expertise
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15. • Vetted Master Contract with Pre-qualified ESCO’s
• Open Book Pricing, Maximum Markups and Fees, GMP
• Competitive Bidding of Trade Work and Equipment
with Pre-qualified Sub’s and Spec’s
• Savings Guarantee requires savings be met each year of
the guarantee
• Measure & Verification Guidelines
• Startup & Commissioning Guidelines
• Third-Party Review of Annual M&V Report
• State provided Technical, Financial and Contractual
Assistance 15
16. Process Step Activity Typical Duration Milestone
1 – Opportunity
Assessment
Meetings with COMM to review GESP,
B3 data, facility needs, issues, and goals
1 – 3 months Joint Powers
Agreement
2 – Define Project
Goals
Energy Savings; GHG Emission
Reduction; Renewable Portfolio;
Building Public Disclosure; Job Creation
1 – 3 months Issue Site-Specific
RFP
3 – ESCO Selection RFP evaluation and ESCO selection 1 – 3 months Issue Work Order
Contract
4 – Project
Development
Perform Investment Grade Audit to
develop project scope, cost, savings and
funding
3 – 6 months Issue Work Order
Contract
Amendment
5 – Project
Implementation
Installation of Energy Conservation
Measures
6 – 12 months Certification of Final
Completion and
Acceptance
6 – Performance
Period
Review Measurement &Verification
Reports
5 – 25 years
(on-going)
Annual M&V Report
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17. Guaranteed Energy Savings
Program Contacts
Peter Berger, LEED AP BD&C
GESP Program Manager
651-539-1850
peter.berger@state.mn.us
Lindsay Wimmer
GESP Outreach Coordinator
612-625-9634
wimm0020@umn.edu
Website:
http://mn.gov/commerce/energy/topics/financial/
Energy-Savings-
Programs/Government/Guaranteed-Energy-
Savings-Program/Program-Resources/GESP-
Program-Master-Contract.jsp
18. • Upgrades are in Public Buildings
• Bundle together enough upgrades with a
minimum project value of $300,000*
• TIP: Local Government Blog Series:
http://www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/blog-series/govt-
action
• TIP: Ask facility manager about projects
• Potential to save a minimum of 20% of annual
utility budget – not all the low-hanging energy
conservation measures are implemented
• TIP: Put together a list of upgrades and talk to CERTs
• TIP: B3 Energy Benchmarking System 18
19. What?
• Building energy management system for
public buildings in Minnesota,
administered by the state
• Free to use
• https://mn.b3benchmarking.com/Defaul
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20. • Pay for that project:
• With the savings in the operations budgets
• With the savings in the maintenance
budgets
• Buy down the project cost with bonds,
grants, other funds
• Pay for the project between 5 – 25 years
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21. • City Council, County Board, or School
Board is open to approve an alternative
method of contracting and financing
enabled by state statute to implement
the upgrades
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22. • Answer your questions
• Go through broad qualifications and get
you started with GESP
Lindsay Wimmer
Guaranteed Energy Savings Program
Outreach Coordinator
Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs)
wimm0020@umn.edu 612.625.9634
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