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

Economic Development

Social Responsibility

Use Local Resource For Local Benefit

CONFIDENTIAL

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.

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 contractorso 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 CityCurrent 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

1. Energy Efficiency2. Water Conservation 3. Indoor Air Quality

Radon Carbon Monoxide Allergens Mold Particulate Etc.

www.ResourceSmart.org

CONFIDENTIAL

ResourceSmart

Eight years of EE Retrofit Experience Experience managing end-to-end EE Retrofit process Customers from across CO – both residential and

commercialAbility 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

ResourceSmart Process

❻ Work and Quality Control CompletedWork 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!

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

❹ Decide 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

❸ Report with Findings and ExplanationReceive 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

❷ Energy AssessmentBPI-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

❶ Complete QuestionnaireReturn 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

Sample SOW

ECM Description QtyInstalled Costs Rebates

EE Annual Saving

DSM Annual Saving

TOTAL Savings

Simple Payback (in yrs)

Install 8” of blown insulation

4579

Sq ft$4,106 $0 $654 $0 $654 6.3

15 CFL lamps per apartment 360 $1,275 $360 $485 $3,147 $3,632 0.3Replace older boilers in buildings 4 $59,000 $4,410 $1,554 $0 $1,554 5.9Replace A/C with evaporative cooler 1 $5,900 $1000 $548 $0 $548 8.9

Replace old Exit lights with new LED 8 $896 $120 $280 $55 $335 2.3

Sample SOW

ECM Description Installed

Costs Rebates

EE Annual Saving

DSM Annual Saving

TOTAL Savings

 TOTALS $81,591 $6,092 $5,262 $3,709 $8,971 Prescriptive Rebates $6,092Grant Funding $7,500 Total Cost $67,999

Financing Options

Monthly Savings

Interest Rate

Term (Years)

Loan Amount

Monthly Payment

$748 3.50% 10 $67,999 $672.41

Sample SOW

Net Present Value of Investment $104,237

Goal

Reduce energy consumption and costs for our customers

Increase comfort and healthIncrease value of propertyCreate business opportunities for local contractorsGenerate 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