CommercialCommercialCHP Business CaseCHP Business Case

RobustEnergy LLCRobustEnergy LLC

Microturbine CHP MarketsMicroturbine CHP Markets

Typical Energy Generation

GENCO Combustion Turbine 30%

Efficient

Heat is exhausted into atmosphere

60-80% Efficient

ECO-Friendly Combined Heat & Power or CHP

Grid Back up Purchases

Hot Water Chiller

Cooling Tower

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CR200 Capstone Microturbine

High-rise CondominiumsHigh-rise CondominiumsOverview2 - C65 Capstone MicroturbinesWith ICHP Heat Recovery Unit

Total Savings $1,000,000 + for 12 year term of agreement

Includes: Grid independent capable Heated pool & domestic HW Reduced carbon footprint Improved comfort Lower cost O&M Multi-year contract for low cost

energy prices Like competitive grid price but

better—twice the efficiency-Turtle Creek, Dallas, Texas

RobustSolutionsTM

Boutique HotelBoutique Hotel

Proposed Installation• 1,000 kW Capstone

microturbine• Thermal capture for

heated pool and domestic hot water

• Lease-purchase with guaranteed cost savings on power, heat and ops

Senior Living CenterSenior Living Center

Advantages• Optimal baseload design

150 kW CHP • Abundant hot water

Displaced 1,000 gal HW tank

• Grid independent• Shelter-in-Place• Long-term cost savings• Third-party operationSource: Northeast CHP Application Center

Sports Complex Sports Complex

Advantages• Replaces pool heater• Produces “waste”

electricity to reduce or eliminate power bills

• Demonstrated savings vs. stand alone heater and grid powerSource: University of Colorado Recreation Center

Critical InfrastructureCritical InfrastructureFacilities CHP Energy Security• Hospitals• Nursing homes• Command / control• Prisons / jails• Police / fire stations• Communication / data

centers• Food prep / storage• Hazardous waste storage• Wastewater treatment

Texas CHP InitiativeTexas CHP Initiative

www.TexasCHPI.org

CHP: It’s CHP: It’s the Law in the Law in

Texas Texas 8181stst

SessionSessionwww.txsecurepower.org

CHP: It’s CHP: It’s the Law in the Law in

Texas Texas 8282ndnd

SessionSessionwww.TexasCHPI.org

Timeline

Upfront Cost

Risk Aversion MatrixRisk Aversion Matrix

Monthly Payment Lower up front cost Locked-in price CAPEX Price based on market

conditions when installed

Outright Purchase Higher upfront cost Ownership importance OPEX based on planning

criteria

Equipment LeaseCompletely subject to market variationsMay locked-in fixed OPEXPrice market based

Environmental GoalsActively seeking LEED® accreditationPublic relations emphasis in organizationDemands time, energy, effort to commission project

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MTCHP Value PropositionMTCHP Value Proposition

• Life-cycle costs less than status quo• Long-term financing arrangements– Public/Private Partnership– Lease or Lease Purchase– Energy Savings Performance Contract– PPA / CSA backed debt-equity financing– Tax Incentives (ITC and accelerated depreciation)

• Reduced operations and maintenance costs• Multiple benefits paid by energy savings

• Subject Matter Expertise• Experience• Qualifications• Project Financing• Policy Involvement• Business Model• Commitment

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ContactRich HerweckCEO, RobustEnergy100 Congress Avenue, Suite 2000Austin, Texas 78701512-610-2310 972-979-4737 www.RobustEnergy.com