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A Community Benefit Energy Efficiency Program. iCAST Mission. To provide economic, environmental, and social benefits to communities in a way that builds local capacity. Environmental Stewardship. Social Responsibility. Economic Development. Use Local Resource For Local Benefit.
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iCAST Mission To provide economic, environmental, and social benefits to communities in a way that builds local capacity Environmental Stewardship Social Responsibility Economic Development Use Local Resource For Local Benefit
Current Programs • HUD EIF / USDA - Affordable Housing • Low-Income, Seniors and Disabled • ECMs and Behavior Change for 800 units • Non-Profit • Low-Cost Financing thru PRIs and Grants • Gates Family Fdn, City of Denver, Golden Civic Fdn, etc. • Community / Utility • Residential and Commercial • 6 SE Colorado counties, 6 Western Slope counties, Arvada, Golden, Yampa Valley • SMPA, Source Gas, Black Hills Corp. CONFIDENTIAL
Program Objectives • Reduce energy consumption for residents/businesses • Ensure Energy Affordability • Energy Savings translate to Cost Savings • Increase comfort and health in their homes/buildings • Create business opportunities for local contractors • 12 direct + 19 in-direct jobs per $1Million spent • Environmental benefits • Reduced GHG, Hg, SOx, NOx,… • Long Term Sustainability – self funded program • Customer funded
SMPA • Established in 1938 • Service territory ~ 3,600 sq. miles • Ouray, San Juan, San Miguel, Montrose, Mesa, Hinsdale and Dolores • ~1,800 miles of line and 13,000 meters • Services a total population of ~31,938 • Including 10,646 households and 2,400 businesses • Member-owned, locally-controlled electric power cooperative
One Year Retrospective • Program Officially Launched in Feb. 2012 • Three pilot projects underway at time of launch • Current Status • 140 residential/MF units provided deep retrofits (HVAC, insulation, boiler, water heater) 1-5 local Subs $4,000 per • 5 businesses provided deep retrofits (insulation, HVAC, economizer, lighting, etc.) 1-5 local Subs $20,000 per • Total investment by utilities including rebates provided is under $50K
Yampa Valley • Pilot Program Launched in Jan. 2013 • Three potential pilot projects at time of launch • Met with; YVEA, YVSC, YVHA, Atmos, Horizons and City • Current Status • Energy Assessment cost delivered to interested clients • Assessing current building stock to approach ownership • Taking advantage of Atmos rebates; energy audit rebates and improvements rebates available for customers
iCAST Role • Project Manager / Energy Advisor • Provide customers a hassle-free, comprehensive program • Provide access to local, qualified and trained contractors • Be the 3rd Party/Neutral Experts for Customers • Set Inspection and QA/QC Requirements • Manage infrastructure for PM, Invoicing and Reporting • Renewable/Alternative feasibility studies
Program Components • Outreach to community • Energy Assessments • Project Financing/Rebates and Incentives • Project Management for ECM installations • Recruiting and Training of Local Subcontractors • Bidding and Selection of Subcontractors • Oversight, Rebates and Invoicing • Final Inspection and Reporting
Energy Efficiency • Residential • Commercial • Trainings • Turn-Key services
ResourceSmart • Energy Efficiency • Water Conservation • Indoor Air Quality • Radon • Carbon Monoxide • Allergens • Mold • Particulate • Etc. www.ResourceSmart.org
ResourceSmart • Eight years of EE Retrofit Experience • Experience managing end-to-end EE Retrofit process • Customers from across CO – both residential and commercial • Ability to look out for best interest of customers • Non-profit status • Neutral third party – do not own any technology or solution • No commissions/payments from contractors or vendors or banks • Negotiate best deal– including GC rates/volume discounts • Experience in Training • Classroom, online and OJT trainings available CONFIDENTIAL
❹Decide and Finalize Financing Options • You decide what improvement measures to implement • Assess level of investment and costs vs. savings potential and agree to terms • Learn how to profit today from your improvements • ❶Complete Questionnaire • Return a completed questionnaire assessment form • We work with you to find a time that works for you • First step in saving energy and money • Determine a cost for the assessment ResourceSmart Process • ❷Energy Assessment • BPI-certified energy assessor conducts a complete assessment of your property • Comprehensive analysis including insulation, lighting, HVAC, air sealing, infrared camera, water and health and safety ensures we gather a complete picture of your energy usage • Utilizing data points from our assessment we will model your building to uncover annual savings opportunities • ❺ Contractors Hired & Work Begins • iCAST finalizes and manages contractors, pricing, rebates • and schedules for you • Network of trained contractors and volume discounts ensures you receive the best pricing • Create a timeline, orders supplies, performs quality checks, and keeps you updated on the progress of the entire scope of project • ❻Work and Quality Control Completed • Work is approved and completed • Watch your savings increase year after year! • Final quality check of upgrades to ensure • iCAST performs all project close out reporting and final invoice approval with contractors for you • Enjoy a safer, more comfortable home/business environment while savings continue to build as energy costs rise each year! • ❸Report with Findings and Explanation • Receive detailed report with costs, savings, paybacks, eligible rebates and grants • Core areas of improvement recommendations along with visual snapshots of areas experiencing energy loss • Investment and payback details highlighted to show your true savings potential • iCAST tracks and files all available rebates
Goal • Reduce energy consumption and costs for our customers • Increase comfort and health • Increase value of property • Create business opportunities for local contractors • Generate local economic development • Money saved on utility bills for next 20 years is spent locally • Environmental benefits • Reduced GHG, Hg, SOx, NOx,… • Long Term Sustainability • Self-funded program (versus grant funded)
Questions? • Barret Ramey LEED AP • Development Executive • International Center for Appropriate & Sustainable Technology (iCAST) • w 303.462.4100 x 822 | • c 720.445.2011 barretr@icastusa.org