Brian Battani, Sandra DeMars, and Joshua Lehman December 10, 2009

1. Brian Battani, Sandra DeMars, and Joshua Lehman December 10, 2009

2. Agenda Introduction of EBI Consulting Why Green Healthcare? LEED and Healthcare Utility Incentives and Rebates for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Discussion and Questions

3. About EBI Consulting Nationwide environmental consulting service with home base in Burlington, MA 20 year history of comprehensive EH&S services and real estate due diligence 280 full-time employees with diverse backgrounds: Sandra – business development, hospitals Brian – commercial real estate, sustainable operations Josh – energy benchmarking and modeling

4. EBI Core and Specialty Services Comprehensive EH&S Services Include: Compliance Audits / Gap Analysis Compliance Management Wastewater Permitting / Engineering Indoor Air Quality Hazardous Materials Industrial Hygiene Storm Water Management Plans Safety Programs / Training

5. Sample Client List . .

6. Reasons to “Green” Your Operations Improved Indoor Environment Healthier environment Better air quality Increased worker productivity Compliance! Environmental Health & Safety Risk Management Social Responsibility

7. LEED Rating System LEED: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, program of the US Green Building Council Scores new construction and existing buildings projects according to six categories: Sustainable Sites Water Efficiency Energy & Atmosphere Materials & Resources Indoor Environmental Quality Innovation in Operations

8. LEED for Healthcare Healthcare facilities can currently apply to either the New Construction or Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance Rating Systems LEED for Healthcare (currently under development) designed to meet the unique needs of healthcare market Inpatient Care Licensed Outpatient Care Licensed Long Term Care Medical Offices Assisted Living

9. LEED for Healthcare Unique aspects of LEED for Healthcare: Increased sensitivity to chemicals and pollutants Traveling distances from parking facilities Access to natural spaces Currently in Public Comment Period Over 2,100 comments received from the healthcare and sustainability communities Rating system being modified to align with LEED 2009 2nd Public Comment Period expected shortly

10. LEED for Healthcare LEED for Healthcare was the result of collaboration between USGBC and Green Guide for Healthcare Best practices guide for sustainable design and operation of healthcare facilities Can download a free PDF copy @ www.gghc.org How to keep up on LEED for Healthcare? If your organization is a corporate USGBC member, you can join the LEED for Healthcare Corresponding Committee Meeting minutes, key updates Check for updates on USGBC webpage (www.usgbc.org) LEED Ratings Systems, LEED for Healthcare

11. Utility Incentive Programs Provide capital for energy improvements Typically available to all utility customers Look for “public services charge” or equivalent on utility bills Two kinds of frameworks Prescriptive Custom – for large or multifaceted projects Must apply for funding Application process varies by utility

12. PSNH Large Business Retrofit/New Construction Program Prescriptive rebates for lighting, electric motors, VFDs, air compressors Custom rebates for other measures, depends on engineering study Energy Rewards Program Custom grants for large projects Project cost minimum of $200,000 Project savings minimum of 100,000 kWh/year Available to large customers (>350 kW demand)

13. Unitil (Northern) Large Commercial and Industrial Retrofit/New Construction Program Prescriptive rebates for lighting, electric motors, VFDs, air compressors Custom rebates for other measures, depends on study Incentivize engineering study Attempt to buy down payback to one year Gas Energy Efficiency Free walk-through to identify energy savings opportunities Incentivize engineering study, design work, and installation Unitil will cover around 50-75% of engineering studyUnitil will cover around 50-75% of engineering study

14. New Hampshire Electric Co-op Large Business Energy Solutions Program Prescriptive rebates for lighting, electric motors, VFDs, air compressors Custom rebates for other measures, depends on study Attempt to buy down payback to one year Gas Energy Efficiency Free walk-through to identify energy savings opportunities Incentivize engineering study, design work, equipment, and installation Lesser of 35% or 1-year paybackLesser of 35% or 1-year payback

15. National Grid Commercial and Industrial Electric Efficiency and Commercial and Industrial Gas Efficiency Similar programs for both services Prescriptive rebates for most lighting, HVAC, water heating, controls, and other systems Custom rebates for large projects, multifaceted projects Incentivize engineering study, equipment, and installation Attempt to buy down payback to 1.5 years

16. Where to Start Contact an engineering firm or your utility provider Ask if there is an opportunity for a free or low-cost preliminary analysis

17. Where to Start PSNH http://www.psnh.com/Business/Efficiency/default.asp Unitil http://services.unitil.com/nh/bus_energy_efficiency_programs.asp New Hampshire Electric Co-Op http://www.nhec.com/business_energysolutions_largebusiness.php National Grid www.thinksmartthinkgreen.com

18. Conclusion Thanks for your attention and your time! Questions or Discussion?