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CCIA Conference –Coast Community College District October 4, 2013. The CCC/IOU Energy Efficiency Partnership How to Utilize Proposition 39 Funding for Energy and Cost Saving Project s. Ron Beeler CCC/IOU Outreach Manager Claudette Dain, Vice President, Fullerton College.
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CCIA Conference –Coast Community College DistrictOctober 4, 2013 The CCC/IOU Energy Efficiency PartnershipHow to Utilize Proposition 39 Funding for Energy and Cost Saving Projects Ron Beeler CCC/IOU Outreach Manager Claudette Dain, Vice President, Fullerton College
California Community Colleges A System Perspective California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office
California Community Colleges The Largest System of Public Higher Ed in the WORLD • 2.4 million students annually • 1/4 of all community college students in U.S. • Are enrolled in California’s community colleges • System of FIRST Choice • We serve the “bottom” 100% of students!!
California Community CollegesSystemwide Detail 72 districts encompassing 112 colleges, 72 approved off-campus centers and 23 separately reported district offices 24,398 acres of land, 5,281 buildings, and 75.6 million square feet of space 2.4 million students annually 75% of the state’s public undergraduate students 25% of community college students nationwide
California Community CollegesSystemwide Facilities Needs • $35.8 Billion over next 10 years • 5 year needs in new & existing facilities • Enrollment Growth = 18.5m new ASF • Modernization = 27.3m ASF of existing bldgs • 67% over 25 years old • 46% over 40 years old
There will NEVER be enough money! Better Planning & Facility utilization Streamlined project delivery systems Benchmark to industry best practices AND Collaborative Partnerships Focus on Life Cycle / Sustainablebenefits Capital investments relieve district budgets Need to work SMARTER:
Proposition 39 • Adopted by the voters in November 2012 to close corporate tax loopholes and will provide roughly $550 million annually to K-12 and CCC’s for Energy Projects • CCC’s will receive $40 million for FY 2013-2014 distributed on an FTES basis to all CCC Districts for energy efficiency and renewable generation projects • Chancellors Office will work with Districts and CCC/IOU Partnership to identify and fund projects – currently $350 million identified so far! • Implementation will parallel CCC/IOU Partnership process to combine Prop 39 funds and leverage utility incentives
Proposition 39 • Draft Program Guidelines issued by Chancellors Office defines program requirements • Project qualification criteria • Project proposal and process for receiving funding • M&V and Reporting Requirements • Final Guidelines to be released later this month • Project funds will be distributed based on approved Project Applications starting this fall
What District’s need to know • Understand the specific parameters of Prop 39 and procurement challenges • Consider adopting strategies that foster overall success • Understand how to equip your staff with tools for success • Utilize your resources…CCC-IOU • Become a successful planner
Understanding Parameters • Familiarize yourself with the program • Funding protocol, time and frequency • Funding application • Project completion requirements • Pre & Post implementation inspections • Project reporting requirements • CCCCO Program Tracking Database • For reporting to CEC
Understanding Parameters • Identify your projects (small and large) • Mix long and short payback period projects • Get your projects on the list…add to it • CCCCO…Call for Projects • The opportunity is waiting for you • Capture the dollars
Overcoming Challenges • Project lead times may impact delivery • Material supplies (supply vs. demand) • Public Contract Code requirements • Govt. Code 4217 requirements • In-house labor limitations • Consultant and vendor limitations • Think ahead for success
Strategizing… • Benchmarking…select your most effective projects • Try to align projects with utility incentive programs • Collaborate with you procurement staff • Purchasing & material providers • Be cognizant of desired outcomes
Project Ideas… SmallLarge Pool blankets RCx VFD’s MBCx Lighting EMS & Controls Pumps Chillers Boilers, WH’s Multizones Splits, Heat Pumps Insulation
Utilize your Assets • California Community Colleges—Energy Project Guidance pamphlet • CCC-IOU Partnership Management Team • Chancellor’s Office • Utility Account Executives • Industry Professionals • Fellow Colleagues • Don’t hesitate to ask questions!
Common projects (ROI 5-10 years): • Install Occupancy Sensors • $5,000 • Indoor/Outdoor Pool Pump Replacement with VSD • $64,000 • Replace Standard Motors with High Efficiency Motors • $25,000 • Replace HPS with LEDs • $25,000
Total Cost of Ownership Projects(ROI 10-20 years): • Parking Structure replace lights with (300) LEDs • $150,000 • Replace Multi-Zone to a VAV • $260,000 • Install VFDs and Economizer on Existing HVAC • $160,000
2013-2014 Partnership Vision • Strive for 100% Participation from all Districts and Campuses • Focus on activities that produce energy savings • Provide innovative and flexible offerings that best meet needs of campuses • NEW programs for the next cycle include: • Project Development Services • Retro commissioning (RCx) Pilot Program • DEEP Intern Program • Board of Governors’ Initiatives • More Effective Outreach & Education to Campuses
Program Benefits $1 for sustainable facilities yields $2 energy savings Every $1 invested by a district for sustainable facilities improvements through the 2009-11 Partnership will yield $2 in energy savings over the next 10 years • 10-Year Cumulative Impacts • Electricity Savings: 725,562,048 kWh • Natural Gas Savings: 23,080,884 therms