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Enabling the systems you have in place to operate with less energy
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Without altering appearance, performance or productivity
Creating a compelling and efficient return on investment for clients
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“Energy efficiency is the fifth fuel after coal, gas, renewables and nuclear. It should be our first choice in meeting our growing demand for
electricity as well as solving the climate challenge”
Jim Rogers, CEO Duke Energy
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“Efficiency is the steak, renewables are the sizzle”
Carl Pope, Executive Director, Sierra Club
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The Energy Efficiency MarketThe Energy Efficiency Market
GHG emissions reduction could be as high as 40% by 2030
Estimated 130 billion in US annual energy savings
Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, Barclays and others have $3 trillion in assets with nowhere to invest.
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We pair proven energy efficiency technologies with the latest material rebates, tax planning and
financing strategies to create supplementary revenues for commercial and industrial clients
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EQUIPMENT 2% to 15%
AIR CONDITIONING
12% to 30%
WATER 15%-40%
REFRIGERATION25%-50%
LIGHTING 30-75%
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Half of our projects payback within 40 months, before rebates, Federal and State tax credits
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We lower maintenance costs, and reduce equipment downtime.
We improve electrical equipment operation, reliability, and longevity.
We improve electric power quality, usage and efficiency throughout the operation
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We conduct a detailed energy audit & survey to determine exactly where the electricity is being used in a facility
We determine exactly the amount of time, amperage and profile of each electrical component in a facility
We create a customized energy & financial savings solution based on a facility’s profile and needs
We meet our guarantees with a turnkey solution - passive technology that requires no involvement from employees
We monitor and report on the savings throughout the payback period
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Chattanooga Warehouse Proposal Summary
Kenco Storage Warehouse
Total Project Cost $102,420.00
Avg Monthly Electric Costs $13,368.00
Total Monthly Savings $3,012.00
Simple Payback Period 34 Months
ROI 35.2%
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50 percent of the consultants surveyed report less than one in four of their projects get the green
light
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More than half the time, "Not budgeted" is the reason these projects do not get internal approval. One quarter of the projects are derailed by a “lack of certainty” of theirestimated savings.
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Primary Barriers to EE Implementation
High upfront capital costsLong payback periodsUncertainty of savings (perceptions of risk)Budgets do not prioritize energy efficiencySplit incentives*Limited available capital
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• Cash• Financing• Leasing• Shared Savings (performance contract)• Energy Service Agreement
Primary options for funding an EE Project
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CashCash(Internal Financing)(Internal Financing)
Owner can take advantage of all rebates & tax incentivesOwner can take an accelerated depreciation on qualifying equipmentOwner gets 100% of the savings, right up front
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Financing/LeasingFinancing/LeasingMany excellent loans in market right now for EE projects (under 6%)Rate costs are usually less than energy savingsFinancing costs tax deductable (depending on lease structure)
Kenco Warehouse Lighting Proposal Summary
Kenco Storage
Total Project Cost $102,420.00
Avg Monthly Electric Costs $13,368.00
Total Monthly Savings $3,012.00
Lease Cost (60 months) $2,203.00
Monthly Profit (pre tax) $809.00
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Shared SavingsShared Savings
•Client and ESCO create an agreement to share in savings for a set period of time •Client and ESCO establish clear measurement and verification parameters and process•After installation client pays ESCO a percentage of the savings (usually +/- 80/20 for 48 to 60 months)
AECS, LLCAtlanta Client
Total Project Cost $74,499.00
Projected monthly savings $2,593.00
75/25 share (60 Months) $648.00
Total client “profit” $38,900.00
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Energy Service AgreementEnergy Service Agreement
Landlord or 3rd party agrees to pay historical energy use for client for a contracted period of timeUndertakes energy efficiency upgrades at their costImposes management fee (not to exceed historical energy costs)Profits from the energy savings margin
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Other Financing OptionsOther Financing Options
On Bill Financing – Utility involvementPACE – Tax value lendingGreen Revolving Funds – Requires seedingMunicipal Lease Agreements – Subject to annual appropriationsMunicipal Bonds – Require scale & long initiation
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Astec (Chattanooga, Tennessee)Asphalt Technology
Goal: Power Quality Issues & Cost Reductions Guaranteed: 7.6 % savings, payback 36 months Result: 12.8 % savings, 17 month payback Installation: Lights, HVAC, Power Conditioning, 50 acre
facility Contact: George Francisco,
Senior V.P. Operations (423) 899-5898
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Tepro, Inc. (Winchester, Tennessee)Rubber molding plant
Goal: reduce monthly electric costs and improve reliability and power quality
Guarantee: 11.29% savings, payback 22 month Results: payback 8 months on first project. Multiple
projects now completed. Additional Benefits: Improved the efficiency of all loads
allowing a 25% increase in floor space production with no increase in the electric bill
Contact: Lee Stinman, Superintendent of Maintenance, (931) 967-5189
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Roadtec (Chattanooga, Tennessee)Road Paving Equipment
Goal: Cost reduction Guaranteed: 11.6 % savings, payback 48 months Result: 19.6 % savings, payback 28 months Installation: Lights, Senors, EMS, Power Conditioning Contact: Mike Bliss,
Director of Operations,(423) 265-0600
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Sports Barn (Chattanooga, Tennessee)Health Club
Goal: Cost reduction Guaranteed: 10.37% savings, payback 40 months Result: 11.67 % savings, payback 30 months Installation: Lights, HVAC Contact: Don Sims, Superintendent of Maintenance,
(423) 266-1125