chp business cases 110804
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CommercialCHP Business Case
RobustEnergy LLC
Microturbine CHP Markets
MTCHPMarkets
Condo
Hotel and Hospitality
Senior FacilitySports (with pool)
Critical Infra-structure
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
”
CR200 Capstone Microturbine
High-rise Condominiums
Overview200 kW Capstone TurbineC200 Capstone microturbine withYazaki 38 ton absorption chiller
Annual Savings $25,000
Included: Grid independent capable Heated pool 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
Boutique 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 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
Advantages• Replaces pool heater• Produces “waste”
electricity to reduce or eliminate power bills
• Demonstrated savings vs. stand alone heater and grid power
Source: University of Colorado Recreation Center
Critical 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 Initiative
www.TexasCHPI.org
CHP: It’s the Law in
Texas 81st
Sessionwww.txsecurepower.org
CHP: It’s the Law in
Texas 82nd
Sessionwww.TexasCHPI.org
Timeline
Upfront Cost
Risk 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 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• Involvement in Policy• Business Model• Commitment
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Rich HerweckChief Executive OfficerDirect: [email protected]
Cliff Braddock, CEM, LEED® AP Chief Operating OfficerDirect: [email protected]
June Dively, CPA, Cr.FA, DABFAChief Financial Officer Direct: [email protected]
Bruno RamosAccount ManagerDirect: [email protected]
Contacts 512-610-2310 www.RobustEnergy.com