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Preserving Assisted Properties: Energy Retrofits. December 3 and 4, 2012. Agenda. CNT Energy Introduction Energy Savers Program Overview Value of Energy Efficiency Questions. CNT Energy. We help households, building owners and communities save energy and money.
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Preserving Assisted Properties:Energy Retrofits December 3 and 4, 2012
Agenda • CNT Energy Introduction • Energy Savers Program Overview • Value of Energy Efficiency • Questions
CNT Energy We help households, building owners and communities save energy and money. Dynamic Pricing & Smart Grid – Energy Efficient Buildings – Regional Energy Planning
CNT Energy An affiliate of the Center for Neighborhood Technology, a non-profit dedicated to promoting more livable and sustainable urban communities. A 2nd affiliate, I-GO Car Sharing, provides the convenience and flexibility of having a car without the hassles of owning one.
Energy Savers: One Stop Shop A one-stop energy efficiency shop for multifamily building owners Available to owners at any time, including: • Point of Acquisition • Refinancing • Rehab • Capital improvements/ equipment replacement • Throughout the process
How it works No–Cost Energy Savers Process: • Site visit and energy assessment • Report of cost-effective energy-saving recommendations • Low-cost financing through our partner, Community Investment Corporation • Rebates from utilities • Construction oversight • Building performance tracking to ensure savings
Benefits • Increased cash flow; Decreased operating costs • Average 30% savings on gas, electricity and water • Savings of $10,000/year for a typical 24-unit building • Tenant comfort and retention • Improved HVAC systems: higher efficiency, better maintenance, longer life • Preserves and renews old and affordable building stock • Creates construction jobs • Reduces greenhouse gas emissions
Energy Use Index EUI kBtu/sf/yr. RETROFITTED BUILDING 80 CURRENT BUILDING 120 AVG. BUILDING 102 MORE EFFICIENT LESS EFFICIENT 150 100 50
Progress to date 2007 – 2012: - Over 28,000 Units Audited - 9,800 Units Retrofitted - 2.3 mil gas therms saved - 6.2 mil kWh electricity saved - 374 Jobs created - $9 mil financing leveraged
Recognition • 2012 Vision Award from Urban Land Institute • 2011 Chicagoland Apartment Association Award for Excellence in Sustainability and Green Practices
Thank You! CNT Energy Dara Reiff dreiff@cntenergy.org 773-321-2668 Energy Savers 1-855-ESavers info@energysaversprogram.org www.cntenergysavers.org