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High Performance Building Program Presentation 2011
The document outlines updates from the Governor's Energy Office regarding Colorado's initiatives for enhancing energy efficiency and promoting renewable energy. It highlights the growth of the clean energy sector, the implementation of rebate programs for residential and commercial properties, and various strategies to facilitate access to energy efficiency services and financing. Furthermore, it discusses the 'Recharge Colorado' campaign aiming to engage citizens in becoming active participants in the state's clean energy transition.
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High Performance Building Program Presentation 2011
- 1. Leading the Way:A High Performance Building Update from the Governor’s Energy Office
- 2. Agenda • The Governor‘s Energy Office • Recharge Colorado – the campaign • GEO Update • Residential • Commercial • Grants and Opportunities
- 3. Governor’s Energy Office Programs PublicOutreach Residential Weatherization Commercial/Public Transmission and Utilities Colorado Carbon Fund Greening Government Renewable Energy Financing & Policy
- 5. A national modelfor creating jobs, attracting business and producing innovative clean-energy technologies. Nearly 17,000 Coloradans now work in renewable energy and energy research jobs in Colorado, the fourth-highest concentration in the country. Dozens of new businesses like Vestas Wind Systems, Siemens Wind, Abound Solar, Ascent Solar and Solix Biofuels are growing and adding jobs in Colorado. Colorado has nearly quadrupled the amount of wind power on the grid and we expect to double that by 2015. Renewable Energy Standard increased to 30%
- 6. Strategy: Address barriersto broad deployment of energy efficiency and renewable energy. • Access to Information Create a one-stop-shop for actionable energy information. • Access to Capital Assist with up front costs through rebates and grant programs, provide financing mechanisms, and provide technical assistance through performance contracting program. • Access to Services Develop the workforce for New Energy Economy jobs through training, certification, business expansion into underserved areas, and energy economy curricula.
- 7. The GEO Campaign Recharge Colorado – A new energy initiative. • Positions Colorado as the leader in the New Energy Economy • Challenges every Coloradan to get involved and do their part • Take small steps that create change • Energy adventure—we welcome everyone to engage • Not replacing the GEO … augmenting: ―The GEO‘s Recharge Colorado campaign.‖
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- 10. Residential Program –Overview Update
- 11. Welcome and Agenda ResidentialProgram – Rebates
- 12. Residential Program –Rebates • Rebate applications are available at: www.rechargecolorado.com • Incentivized items include: • Clothes washers • Dish washers • Refrigerators • Water heaters (gas tank-less, gas high performance and gas condensing) • Boilers (gas) • Furnaces (gas condensing) • Energy audits • Home energy monitors • Insulation & air sealing • Duct sealing • ESNH Homebuilder
- 13. Welcome and Agenda ResidentialProgram – Energy Codes
- 14. Residential Program –Energy Codes • Working with the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), Division of Housing to administer and implement the Energy Code Support Program to provide trainings, workshops and site visits statewide • Program was launched on December 15th, 2009 • Currently and Request for Proposals (RFP) is posted for an implementation contractor • A inventory of all 333 local code jurisdictions has been completed • Colorado has offered to participate in the Department of Energy’s (DOE) 2009 IECC compliance pilot study
- 15. Welcome and Agenda ResidentialProgram – New Homes
- 16. Residential Program –New Homes • 12 ENERGY STAR New Homes (ESNH) Program grants have been issued for 2010 • Colorado reached 32.7% market penetration in 2009 • A Denver area Program Coordinator/Contractor for the ESNH Program will be awarded this month • The ENERGY STAR/Energy Saving Mortgage (ESM) grant solicitation closed last week • ENERGY STAR Homebuilder Rebate still available
- 17. Residential Program –New Homes • Trainings focused towards homebuilders, contractors, real estate professionals and appraisers • ESNH marketing campaign will launch this spring/summer • The Above Building Code (ABC) grant solicitation was posted last week 35.0% 30.0% 25.0% 20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% 0.0% 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
- 18. Welcome and Agenda ResidentialProgram – Existing Homes
- 19. Residential Program –Existing Homes • Insulate Colorado (IC) ended March 31st with the new Rebate Program offering insulation and air sealing incentives • Energy Efficiency Expansion and Training (EEET) and Innovation Funding for Energy Efficiency (IFEE) grants have closed and ? • Energy efficiency training will be offered in the coming months for contractors and trades statewide • CFL Buy-down grant will be posted this month
- 20. Residential Program –Existing Homes • Home Star federal legislation on the horizon which could provide substantial rebates and incentives for energy efficiency • A Residential Energy Efficiency Working Group (REEWG) has been created to bring professionals from various industries together to discuss and address Colorado specific challenges
- 21. Welcome and Agenda Commercialand Public Buildings Program
- 22. Commercial/Public Building ProgramFunding $2,353,244 , 25% Welcome and Agenda Commercial and Public Building Existing Buildings Programs New Buildings $6,880,460 , 75%
- 23. Major Efforts • Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Rebates • Main Street Efficiency Initiative • Industrial Challenge • Energy Performance Contracting • High Performance Building Program • EE and RE Grants
- 24. Energy Efficiency andRenewable Energy Rebates • Solar PV, hot water and wind rebates for small businesses • Rebates will be available statewide • All applications will be processed by the GEO via an online process and have to be submitted by a contractor • Rebates will be added on top of existing incentives provided that the total amount does not exceed the GEO‘s identified cap • Installations can‘t begin until the rebate is reserved
- 25. Main Street EnergyInitiative (MSEI) Goal is to assist local businesses reduce energy costs, create local jobs and reduce carbon emissions GEO/ARRA funds are used to support/incubate local programs that support local businesses
- 26. MSEI – Timelineand Programs Timeline • February – March: Program Development • April: Competitive grant released, EECBG Programs begin • July: Competitive grant programs begin • July 2011: MSEI goals achieved and reported, GEO funding complete 4 Program Types • MSEI in a Box • EECBG Self Managed Programs • EECBG GEO Managed Programs • Competitive Grant
- 27. MSEI In aBox What is it… • A roadmap to implementing local ‗Main Street‘ programs • Resources to guide the program • Resources to assist local businesses manage and reduce energy and costs • Training for all aspects of energy management
- 28. MSEI Primary Components What’s inside the Box… 1. Program Goals & Outcomes 2. Energy Data Management 3. Outreach, Education & Recognition 4. Facility Assessment 5. ECM Implementation 6. Project Financing 7. Measurement & Verification
- 29. MSEI - GEOManaged What it is… • Seed funding for local Main Street programs, managed by GEO‘s consultant – Trident Energy Services • All programs will be founded on the 7 primary components • All programs will be identical in order to facilitate implementation • Trident Energy Services (MSEI consultant) will manage local programs
- 30. MSEI – Self-Managed What it is… • Seed funding for local Main Street programs, managed by the respective agency • Communities will either build on existing programs or create a new programs • All programs will be founded on the 7 primary components • Communities have creative flexibility within the program as long as they include the Key Elements and achieve GEO & ARRA goals Economic Reduced development through New Energy energy clean energy Economy use investment
- 31. MSEI - Options Clean energy Job competition curriculum training Energy Revolving Star loans Local Main Street Program PACE Outreach loans tools Community Youth energy POS involvement tracking energy audits
- 32. MSEI - Competitive What it is… • $1M in funding distributed between 5 to 10 recipients • Grant funding is seed funding to develop long-term local programs • Applicants are encouraged to create partnerships to maximize community buy-in and project success • Applicants can include government agencies, non-profits an/or private entities • All programs will be founded on the 7 primary components • Communities have creative flexibility within the program as long as they include the Key Elements and achieve GEO & ARRA goals
- 33. CO Industrial EnergyChallenge • Targeted at large industrial energy users • Recognition from the Governor for setting 5-year energy goal and for outstanding achievements in energy efficiency • Implementation Partners: SWEEP, CSU Industrial Assessment Center, ETC Group • March 2010 launch; tentative kickoff event with Governor in late May/early June
- 34. Energy Performance Contracting • An EPC is an agreement between the client and an energy service company (ESCO) that allows efficiency upgrades to be paid for with savings achieved through decreased energy consumption and maintenance costs • The GEO is working with 140 projects = $325 million in EE/RE projects • Pre-qualify ESCOs • Standardize process and procedures • Standardize contract documents • ESCOs are under contract with the GEO and required to use standardized procedures and documents • On-going support from the GEO provided to projects
- 35. High Performance BuildingProgram Program Services • Training & Education Webinars Workshops Case Studies • Tools & Best Practices • Partner Program Technical Assistance Set high performance design goals Identify funding sources Champion Energy Efficiency Conceptual Energy Modeling Review Plans/Models Comply With State Requirements
- 36. High Performance BuildingFunding Technical $375,000 , 16% Assistance $150,000 , 6% Training & $30,000 , 1% Education Tools Case Studies $207,421 , 9% $1,406,823 , K-12 Facilities 60% Management $184,000 , 8% Financial Incentives
- 37. High Performance BuildingProgram Integrated Process: The figure eight pattern of the sun‘s yearly path across the sky—or analemma—illustrates the GEO‘s integrated High Performance Building Program
- 38. High Performance BuildingProgram Colorado’s High Performance Certification Program (HPCP) SB 07-51 (applies to): • 25% ―state-funded‖ • 5,000+ SF • HVAC System • Renovation Exceeds 25% of Current Value • Achieve LEED or CO-CHPS Certification • Target Sustainable Priorities + LEED Gold/CO-CHPS Verified Leader
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- 40. High Performance BuildingProgram HPB Program Partner Updates • The GEO is working with over 30 projects throughout Colorado o About half schools, half public buildings • Projects are starting to move forward and most public new construction is utilizing green building strategies • Due to limited demand, the GEO is offering expanded services • Look for case studies and more tools on the new GEO website soon!
- 41. High Performance BuildingProgram Workshops • High Performance Building 101 Durango: May 19, 2010 Steamboat: July 2010 Webinars (Lunchtime) • Operations & Maintenance: April 23, 2010 • Choosing Your Renewables: May 13, 2010 • The Tipping Point: May 27th, 2010
- 42. High Performance BuildingProgram Tools • Flex Energy Plan for shifts in energy use Determine energy sources appropriate for your building • High Performance Owner‘s Manual • Contract Documents
- 44. Grants • Use the Energy Action Planner to find possible grants • Identify those that may be applicable based on summaries • Participate in introductory webinar to confirm • Schedule Outline: o Application period opens online o Webinar (one week later) o Application period closes in approx. 30 days o Review (4-6 weeks) o Announcement of Awards
- 45. Grants Open Grants • Energy and Water Conservation Improvements • Wind for Schools • Biomass Feasibility Analysis • Geothermal Advanced Project Development • Sustainability Management Systems (SMS) for School Districts • High Performance Building Program • Main Street Efficiency Initiative • Above Building Code • Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Buy-Down • Street Lighting
- 46. Grants Upcoming Grants • High Performance Design (Mid-May) • Renewable Ready Buildings (Mid-May) • Renewable Energy in Public Buildings (Mid-May) • Energy Auditor Equipment Grants (Mid-May) • Solar For Non-Profits Grant (moved to mid-June) • Anaerobic Digestion Grant (Mid-June) • Woody Biomass Feasibility Analysis Grant (Mid-June)
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