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Energy Savings as a Funding Source Cyber Learning and Facility Renewal. Kurt W. Carter May 25, 2011. Ameresco. Unbiased solutions/no ties to manufacturers Over $1.0 Billion of K-12 performance contracting projects completed Implemented over $5 billion dollars in energy solutions.
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Energy Savings as a Funding Source Cyber Learning and Facility Renewal Kurt W. Carter May 25, 2011
Ameresco • Unbiased solutions/no ties to manufacturers • Over $1.0 Billion of K-12 performance contracting projects completed • Implemented over $5 billion dollars in energy solutions Over 700 employees located in offices across North America
Recognition 2009 National Safety Council Industry Leader Award 2009 National Safety Council NSC Occupational Excellence Achievement Award ASHRE: Outstanding HVAC Achievement Toronto City Hall: First place ASHRAE Award Mount Sinai Hospital: First place ASHRAE Award Liquor Control Board of Ottawa:First place ASHRAE Award Hughes Danbury Optical Systems: First Place Technology Award • Ameresco’s Landfill Gas Project with BMW: • 2005 EPA Green Star Award • 2003 Governor’s Excellence Award • 2003 EPA Project of the Year Award • 2003 EPA and DOE Green Power Leadership Award 2007, 2004, and 2003 EPA Industry Partner of the Year Landfill Gas Project by Ameresco 2004 EPA Energy Partner of the Year Best Project of 2004 Association of SC Energy Managers • "New Contractor of the Year" award, based on performance, • customer service, technical expertise, and savings generated
Plan for Sustainability Snapshot of current funding “cuts” • Foundation Allowance • Impact ($/pupil)Starting cut $170 • Governors plan (addl. cut) $300 • Retirement cost increase $130 • Healthcare cost increase $100 $700 • Potential “give backs” 2 @ $100/pupil if you qualify • School Aid Fund raids?
What is your plan to create sustainability in the quality of your teaching and learning environment? What steps are you taking to ensure your facilities don’t adversely impact achievement?
Dispelling the Myths Perception: Significant energy savings aren’t available because… • Bond project recently completed • Have good facility staff • Implemented behavioral savings program • Too busy right now Opportunity Exists!
Energy Use Index Benchmark Analysis: K-12 Schools • Know the actual efficiency by building • The “average” district would save 24%/year by improving from the 50th to the 80th percentile Use data based decision making!
Developing a Plan • Leverage time & expertise of a partner • Explore/quantify your staff’s ideas • Utilize partner to solve existing district problem areas Get help! ESCO’s will help develop and quantify opportunities at their own expense.
Funds for Facility Improvements Energy Performance Contracting Existing Funds Pay for Improvements Aging Infrastructure Energy Savings Op.& Maint. Savings Long Term Operational Savings
Types of Improvements • Lighting • Controls • Heating/cooling • Pumps/motors • Windows/doors • Roofs • Ventilation/Air Quality • Many Others…
How It Works • QZAB funds improvements • Receive 10% Matching Grant • ESCO Guarantees savings/provides cash flow • ESCO Project could provide funding for the initial Cyber Learning Licenses
How It Works • Does not require community vote • Greater accountability—Measurement & Verification of Savings • Reduced risk to district—Single party guarantees costs, performance, and savings
Why Do It • Supports student achievement • Part of integrated plan for creating sustainable environment focused on teaching and learning • Demonstrate more effective use of resources • Builds community support
THANK YOU Kurt Carter Ameresco, Inc. 28800 Orchard Lake RoadSuite 220 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334