Innovation and Impact:
CNT Energy’s Experience with
Energy Savers Multifamily Retrofits
Presented by
CNT Energy
ACEEE Market Transformation Symposium 2013
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Agenda
Who we are/what we do
Our building stock
Program design and impact
Key elements of our energy savers program
Discussion
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Who We Are
CNT Energy delivers economic and environmental benefits to
households, building owners and communities through energy
efficiency and conservation
Dynamic Pricing and Smart Grid To save Households
money
Energy Efficiency in Buildings To reduce costs for
Building Owners
Energy Planning and Consulting To save Communities
energy
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Our Impact
Goal by 2015
Save 100,000 households 16%
on energy bills, ~$9M per year
Reduce energy costs for over
20,000 units of affordable
housing by 30%, ~$6M per year
Coordinate energy efficiency
services to deliver up to $250M of
investments in programs
900 local jobs created
400 local jobs created
2007-2012
Saved 22,000 households 16%
on energy bills, ~$10M to-date
Reduced energy costs for over
10,000 units of affordable
housing by 30%, ~$3M per year
Managed Energy Impact Illinois
(ARRA-funded alliance of local
government, utilities, and others)
– delivered $125M in energy
efficiency programs for Chicago
Metro communities
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Old Buildings, High Energy Intensity
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Services include:
Energy analysis and on-site assessment
Cost-effective energy saving recommendations
Low-cost financing
Contractor bid solicitation
Construction oversight and QA/QC
Utility incentives and other grants
Post-retrofit energy use monitoring
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Key Benefits
Increased cash flow
Average savings on gas, electricity and water
Energy Savers saves 30% on utility bills – ~ $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
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. Progress
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• Growth: Units Completed per year
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The Process
Customer
Intake
Energy
Assessment
Closing the
DealConstruction
QA/QC
Inspection &
Project
Wrap-up
On-going
Monitoring
Customer
Construction Manager
Contractors
Energy AnalystAdmin
Energy Savers creates a streamlined process with
one point of contact to help owners access all
services – the Energy Analyst
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Simple Report
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Simple Report, Itemized Measure Package
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Owner Engagement & Follow up
Energy Analyst
Construction Manager
Chief Engineer
LenderProgram Manager
Data
Manager
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Case Study:
Improvements made:
New steam boiler
New boiler controls with
indoor temperature sensors
High efficiency hot water
heaters
Insulated heating pipes
Investment: $80,000 low-
interest loan
Energy Savings: 45%
natural gas savings or
$21,600 per year.
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Contractor Management/Owner’s Rep Services
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Post retrofit data analysis makes happy owners
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Challenges
Newer Technologies
Renewable Energy
Tenant Engagement
O&M Training
Alternative/Flexible Financing/On-Bill
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Thank you
For more information:
www.cntenergy.org
facebook.com/CNTenergy
Twitter: @CNTenergy
Peter Ludwig
773.269.4048